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ORDINANCE NO. 10-93
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, "ZONING
REGULATIONS", SECTION 4.6.16, "LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS",
OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING SUBSECTION 4.6.16(B), "APPLICABILITY", TO
REQUIRE THAT LANDSCAPING OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY
DETACHED UNITS BE UPGRADED TO COMPLY WITH MINIMUM
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS, TO THE EXTENT PHYSICALLY
POSSIBLE, WITHIN TWO (2) YEARS; BY AMENDING SUBSECTION
4.6.16(F), "IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS", TO PROVIDE FOR
THE USE OF A MANUALLY OPERATED IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED UNITS; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, is desirous of beautifying neighborhoods through improved
and upgraded landscaping; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach
wishes to require existing single family homes to comply with the
same minimum standards as new homes, excluding the requirement to
provide an automatic sprinkler system; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach
believes that improving the aesthetics of Delray Beach's residential
neighborhoods will improve the quality of life for the citizens of
Delray Beach; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to LDR Section 1.1.6, the Planning and
Zoning Board reviewed the subject matter at its meeting of January
11, 1993, and has forwarded the change with a recommendation of
approval; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute 163.3174(1) (c), the
Planning and Zoning Board, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, has
determined that the change is consistent with, and furthers the
objectives and policies of, the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Chapter 4, "Zoning Regulations", Article
4.6, "Supplemental District Regulations", Section 4.6.16, "Landscape
Regulations", Subsection 4.6.16(B), "APplicability", of the Land
Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida, be, and the same is hereby amended by the
addition of a new Subparagraph (5) to read as follows:
(5) To existing single family detached dwellings
on a single lot, which heretofore had not been required to
comply with the City's landscape requirements. Such
properties shall comply with the minimum standards set
forth within Subsection (H)~ to the extent physically
possible~ prior to October 1, 1995. Property owners are
encouraged to submit plans for upgrading prior to the date
of compliance.
Section 2. That Chapter 4, "Zoning Regulations", Article
4.6, "Supplemental District Regulations", Section 4.6.16, "Landscape
Regulations", Subsection 4.6.16(F), "Irrigation Requirements",
Subparagraph (1), of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be, and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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(F) Irrigation Requirements: Ail landscaped areas
shall be provided with a sprinkler system, automatically
operated, to provide complete coverage of all plant
materials and grass to be maintained. Systems shall be
designed to permit all zones to be completed between the
hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. to avoid daylight watering
as established in the South Florida Water Management
District Guidelines. Exceptions to the requirement to
provide irrigation are noted b~ in Subparagraph (1)
which follows.
(1~) Irrigation of Existing Plant Communities:
Existing plant communities and ecosystems, maintained in a
natural state, do not require and shall not have any
additional irrigation water added in any form.
(lb) Existing Single Family Homes: Manually
operated irrigation systems shall be allowed for single
family detached units which existed prior to October 1,
1990.
Section 3. That should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a
whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 4. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances
which are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective ten
(10) days after its passage on second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the day of , 1993.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER~/H
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #;~' - MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 1993
ORDINANCE NO. 10-93
DATE: JANUARY 22, 1993
This is first reading of an ordinance which amends the Land
Development Regulations to require all single family residential
properties to comply with minimum landscape requirements by a
specified date, and allow existing single family properties to
have a manual irrigation system. The proposed changes were
initially generated by the Neighborhood Task Team as a means of
beautifying neighborhoods through improved and upgraded
landscaping.
The Planning and Zoning Board formally reviewed this item on
January 11, 1993, and forwarded a recommendation of approval (5-0
vote; Currie and Felner absent), with a recommended compliance
date of October 1, 1997, if individual notification is required.
If individual notice is not necessary, a compliance date of
October 1, 1995, is recommended.
Please refer to the accompanying staff report for more detail.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 10-93 on first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 10-93
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, "ZONING
REGULATIONS", SECTION 4.6.16, "LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS",
OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING SUBSECTION 4.6.16(B), "APPLICABILITY", TO
REQUIRE THAT LANDSCAPING OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY
DETACHED UNITS BE UPGRADED TO COMPLY WITH MINIMUM
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS, TO THE EXTENT PHYSICALLY
POSSIBLE, WITHIN TWO (2) YEARS; BY AMENDING SUBSECTION
4.6.16(F), "IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS", TO PROVIDE FOR
THE USE OF A MANUALLY OPERATED IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED UNITS; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, is desirous of beautifying neighborhoods through improved
and upgraded landscaping; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach
wishes to require existing single family homes to comply with the
same minimum standards as new homes, excluding the requirement to
provide an automatic sprinkler system; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach
believes that improving the aesthetics of Delray Beach's residential
neighborhoods will improve the quality of life for the citizens of
Delray Beach; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to LDR Section 1.1.6, the Planning and
Zoning Board reviewed the subject matter at its meeting of January
11, 1993, and has forwarded the change with a recommendation of
approval; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute 163.3174(1) (c), the
Planning and Zoning Board, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, has
determined that the change is consistent with, and furthers the
objectives and policies of, the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Chapter 4, "Zoning Regulations", Article
4.6, "Supplemental District Regulations", Section 4.6.16, "Landscape
Regulations", Subsection 4.6.16(B), "Applicability", of the Land
Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida, be, and the same is hereby amended by the
addition of a new Subparagraph (5) to read as follows:
(5) To existing single family detached dwellings
on a single lot, which heretofore had not been required to
compl~ with the City's landscape requirements. Such
properties shall comply with the minimum standards set
forth within Subsection (H)~ to the extent physically
possible, prior to October 1, 1995. Property owners are
encouraged to submit plans for up~radin~ prior to the date
of compliance.
Section 2. That Chapter 4, "Zoning Regulations", Article
4.6, "Supplemental District Regulations", Section 4.6.16, "Landscape
Regulations", Subsection 4.6.16(F), "Irrigation Requirements",
Subparagraph (1), of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be, and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
(F) Irrigation Requirements: Ail landscaped areas
shall be provided with a sprinkler system, automatically
operated, to provide complete coverage of all plant
materials and grass to be maintained. Systems shall be
designed to permit all zones to be completed between the
hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. to avoid daylight watering
as established in the South Florida Water Management
District Guidelines. Exceptions to the requirement ~o
provide irrigation are noted ~ in Subparagraph (1)
which follows.
(1~) Irrigation of Existing Plant Communities:
Existing plant communities and ecosystems, maintained in a
natural state, do not require and shall not have any
additional irrigation water added in any form.
(lb) Existing Single Family Homes: Manually
operated i~ation systems shall be allowed for single
family detached units which existed prior to October 1,
1990.
Section 3. That should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a
whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 4. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances
which are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective ten
(10) days after its passage on second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the day of , 1993.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
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CITY COMMISSION DOCUMENTATION
TO: /~DAVID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER
THRU: DA-~ID J. KOVACS, DIRECTOR
~PARTMENT O~LANNING AND ZONING
SUBJECT: MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 1993~''
FIRST READING~ ORDINANCE AMENDING LDRs SECTION
4.6.16(B)~ TO REQUIRE ALL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES TO COMPLY WITH MINIMUM LANDSCAPE
REQUIREMENTS BY A SPECIFIED DATEr AND 4.6.16(F)~
ALLOWING EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTIES TO HAVE A
MANUAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM
ACTION REQUESTED OF THE COMMISSION:
The action requested of the City Commission is that of
aDDroval on first reading, of an ordinance modifying the
City's Land Development Regulations (LDRs).
The affected Sections are:
* 4.6.16 (B): Landscape Regulations--Applicability
* 4.6.16 (F)(1): Irrigation Requirements
BACKGROUND:
These requested changes were proposed by the Neighborhood Task
Team. The reasoning behind the regulations is that of
beautifying neighborhoods through improved and upgraded
landscaping. While newly constructed single family homes must
comply with minimum landscape regulations, including irrigation,
existing single family homes are currently exempted from those
requirements. The proposed amendments would require existing
single family homes to comply with the same minimum standards as
new homes, excluding the requirement to provide an automatic
sprinkler system. The Task Team recommended a compliance date
of October 1, 1995.
Please refer to the Planning and Zoning Board Staff Reports for
more detail.
City Commission Documentation
First Reading, Ordinance Amending LDRs 4.6.16(B) & (F)
Minimum Landscaping--Existing Single Family Homes
Page 2
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD CONSIDERATION:
The Planning and Zoning Board formally reviewed this item at a
Special Meeting held on January 11, 1993. David Henninger of
the Neighborhood Task Team addressed the item and supported the
text. There was discussion among the Board members and staff as
to the feasibility of ensuring compliance by the recommended
date. If it is necessary to provide specific notifications to
individual homeowners, additional time will be required. If,
however, homeowners can receive general notification of the
ordinance through an existing mechanism such as water bills, the
1995 date is reasonable. This question has been referred to the
City Attorney for an opinion.
The Board then forwarded the items with a recommendation of
approval on a 5-0 vote (Currie and Felner absent), with a
recommended compliance date of October 1, 1997 if individual
notification is required. If individual notice is not
necessary, a compliance date of October 1, 1995 is recommended.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By motion, approve the following text amendments on first
reading:
The addition of the following text to Section 4.6.16(B),
Landscape Regulations, Appllcabilit¥~
(5) To existinq single family detached dwellinqs on a
single lot, which heretofore had not been required to
comply with the City's landscape requirements. Such
properties shall comply with the minimum standards set
forth within Subsection (H), to the extent Dhysically
possible, prior to October 1, 199-. The Chief Building
Official, or his designee, shall inspect .properties for
compliance with the minimum standards and shall issue a
citation in cases where the standards have not been met.
Property owners are encouraged to submit plans for
upgrading prior to the date of compliance.
The addition of the following text to Section 4.6.16(F)(1),
Landscape Regulations, Irrigation Requirements:
(lb) Existinq Single Family Homes: Manually operated
irriqation systems shall be allowed for sinqle family
detached units which existed prior to October 1, 1990.
Attachments:
* Ordinance by others
* P&Z Staff Report & Documentation of January 11, 1993
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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: JANUARY 11, 1993
AGENDA ITEM: LDR TEXT AMENDMENT RE UPGRADING OF SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO MINIMUM LANDSCAPE
REQUIREMENTS
ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD:
The item before the Board is that of making a
recommendation to the City Commission regarding a proposed
change to the LDRs. The changes contemplated in this
proposed ordinance include:
* Requiring all single family detached residences to
comply with minimum landscape requirements by October,
1995.
BACKGROUND:
This item, along with others, has been brought before the Board
by the Neighborhoods Task Team (NTT). These changes were
discussed in work session among members of the Board and the NTT
on June 18, 1992. Changes to the proposed ordinance have been
made in order to reflect discussion and direction at that
work session.
ANALYSIS:-
The initial proposal setforth by the NTT called for:
* Requiring all single family detached residential
development to comply with minimum landscape standards
within two (2) years.
The revised ordinance provides for the following:
1. Instead of modifying Sub-sectipn 4 (all properties
except single family detached ~wellings on a single
lot), a new Sub-section 5 is created. This allows for
the separate implementation of these up-grade
provisions. We note that the process for implementing
the existing Sub-section 4 is currently underway.
2. Specific reference is made to Section 4.6.16(H)(1);
thus, identifying the standards which are to be met.
3. While there was discussion regarding the possible need
for a "relief" board or body, no such provision is
made at this time. As noted above, the implementation
of Sub-section 4 has begun. Experience with that
project may give further guidance as to how to
administratively handle the up-grading program.
P&Z S'~aff Report
LDR Text Amendment Re Upgrading of Single Family Residential
Property to Minimum Landscape Requirements
Page 2
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Take testimony and. proceed accordingly.
Attachments:
* Draft of proposed Ordinance
Report prepared by: ~t_~~
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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: JANUARY 11, 1993
AGENDA ITEM: LDR TEXT AMENDMENT RE ALLOWING EXISTING SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO HAVE A MANUAL
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD:
The item before the Board is that of making a
recommendation to the City Commission regarding a proposed
change to the LDRs. The changes contemplated in this
proposed ordinance include:
* Allowing single family detached residences which
existed prior to October, 1990, to have manual
irrigation systems.
BACKGROUND:
This item, along with others, has been brought before the Board
by the Neighborhoods Task T~am (NTT). These changes were
discussed in work session among members of the Board and the NTT
on June 18, 1992. Changes to the proposed ordinance have been
made in order to reflect discussion and direction at that
work session.
ANALYSIS:
The initial proposal setforth by the NTT called for:
* Allowing existing single family detached residential
development to have manual instead of automated
irrigation systems.
The revised ordinance provides for the above by:
1. Instead of modifying Sub-section (F), Sub-section
(F)(1) is modified in order to accommodate the desired
exemption.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Take testimony and proceed accordingly.
Attachments:
* Draft of proposed Ordinance
Report prepared by: "~'~~
T: PZ IRRSF
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NOW, THEREFORE, Bg IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COIlSSlO~ O[ T~
' ': ~ ' CITY OF DEL~Y BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
~ . "~ Regulations", S~sec~to~ a.e~u~,j"Appltc~l~ty', of the Land
' Development Regulations o~ Code of~rdinances o~ the Cl:y o~ Delray
' ' '~:'~1 Beach, Florida, be, and the s~e is hereby amended to be read as
,-'"~ follows:
~ 15~ To exlsgtn~ stnule family detached dwelltnas on a
.~L. stnale lot. which heretofore ha~ no~ been reuuired to comolv
with the City's landscape reauirements. Such properties shall
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"'"~':"" ordinance or any porgton thereof, a,y paragraph, ,,ntenc,, or word be
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ORDINANCE NO.
..:'. :.:. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
. DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, "ZONING
= ~-~' :' ~" "3 ~, SUBS ECTION 4.6.16, "LANDSCAPE
REGULATIONS", OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF
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"IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS", PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF A
DETACNEO PROVIDING A SAvi.a
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-:" ..' ' NOW, ~EREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED ~Y THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
':~-'."' . ' CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
....... ~ Sectio . That Chapter 4, "Zoning Regulations", Article 4.6,
· i.' -'. :'". ..':: "Supplemental District Regulations" , Section 4.6.16 "Landscape
· '~ '~:'- ' ~ Regulations", Subsection 4.6.16 (F), Irrigation Requirements, of the
Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
''" '"': Delray Beach, Florida, be, and the same is hereby amended to be read as
:. i.:!.'.I (F) IrriGation Reauirements: All landscaped areas shall
:-- - ..~. be provided with a sprinkler system, automatically operated, to
'·.-.'-'ii-~-.,'.~ provide complete coverage of all plant materials and grass to
· be maintained. Systems shall be designed to permit all zones
· to be completed between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 A.M. to
· ~,.: .~ avoid daylight watering as established in the South Florida
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.~. (la) Irriuation of Existin~ Plant Communities:
· -' '~ Existing plant communities and ecosystems, maintained in a
.... ..j natural state, do not require and shall not have any
. ... . .~! additional irrigation water added in any form.
-' ..... [':~ (lb) Existina Single Family Homes: Manually operated
.: , ~ .. ~ :'i trrl~ation systems shall be ,llowed for single family
~l~;~ched units which existed prior to October 1. 1990.
~. ,/.... . ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word be
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as
whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
.?..........,... ..~ Section ~. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances which
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days after it~ pad,age on second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED In regular session on second and final
reading on this the __ day of , 1993·
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