Discussion and Input on the Comprehensive Rewrite of the CLUP and Zoning Code

1. Discussion and Input on the Comprehensive Rewrite of the CLUP and Zoning Code Discovery Phase City Commission Workshop January 22, 2004

2. 2 Process for the identification of issues for the rewrite Each issue is identified based upon the following: Working group identified issues City Department input Issues as a part of development review identified by the City Commission, Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Adjustment, etc. City Attorney input 2002 Charrette Recommendations Implementation Chart CLUP Goals Objectives and Polices � Required items to be addressed Planning and Zoning Board input � Workshops completed

3. 3 Categories/order for the comprehensive rewrite of the CLUP and Zoning Code include: Residential Zoning Classification Commercial Zoning Classification Overlay Districts � Mixed Use, PAD, UMCAD, etc. Parking General Development Standards Supplemental Standards � TDR, Med. Ord., etc. Development Review Processes Signs (Phase II) Map Changes Definitions Miscellaneous Comprehensive Land Use Plan Goals and Objectives

4. 4 Intent of the Workshop Secure City Commission input on additional issues, further/additional research, etc.

5. 5 Residential �Monster home� issue (P) Organize by building type (P) Clarify accessory uses/dwellings (P) Update cottage ordinance and relocate into this section (P) Varying setbacks or daylight plane (P) Include an intent section within each Use district (P) Reevaluate heights of Chimneys (BA) Research possibility of creating provisions regulating car ports (BA) Create wrought iron/aluminum fence relative to CBS walls (BA) Research relationship between 1-story and 2-story residences (BA) Truck ordinance and insert provisions in this section (P) (BZD) (CA) Evaluate home occupations regulations (P)

6. 6 Residential (cont) Increase density and provide more diverse housing opportunities (P) Standards for residential village prototypes (P) Develop compatible design guidelines for duplexes, townhouses, etc (P) Transit-Oriented housing prototypes (P) Incentives for multi-unit housing above parking lots in commercial and transit hubs (P) Research use of flat roofs on single family residences (BZD) ALF and ILF provisions (P) Research accessory dwellings (P) Examine use of site plan criteria to evaluate larger projects (P)

7. 7 Commercial Transitional zoning districts (P) (CC) Conditional or special exception uses (P) Address buffering requirements adjacent to residential (P) Possible creation of new neighborhood commercial district (P) Provide provision to create a �living street� (P) Residential in Commercial as of right not just through a MXD (CM) Tanning salons in a CB district (BA) Use of Dryvit system for commercial buildings (BA) Hotel FAR and multifamily FAR equal to commercial FAR (D) Reduction of commercial uses on ground floor (D) Create incentives for additional on site public parking, day care facilities, and cultural space to name a few (D) Matrix/table with permitted uses, rather than extensive text (P) Create a matrix/table of site development standards (P)

8. 8 Commercial (cont.) Evaluate methods to lessen the development limitations currently imposed by adopted floor area ratios in a more flexible manner. Such methods could include the use of building envelope restrictions (P) Revise building heights to feet rather than floors (P) Revise allowable heights to relate to actual building constraints and techniques rather than just a multiple of five; (P) Promote gradual transitions in the scale of development where residential districts abut more intense uses (P) Height based upon adjacent street width (P) Consolidate dense development/redevelopment of Downtown to enhance public realm and its transit friendliness and walkability. (P) Examine use of site plan criteria to evaluate larger projects (P) Research limitations of curb cuts and drive-thru�s in certain areas (P) Include all 2002 Charrette Recommendations

9. 9 Overlay Districts�MXD, PAD, UMCAD Mixed Use Evaluate recently created mixed use zoning/land use districts and amend as appropriate (P) Promote mixes of uses not just mixed use (D) Evaluate the effectiveness of existing incentives that encourage mixed use and residential development on commercially zoned land and determine additional incentives to be provided (P) PAD Update provisions based upon innovative Planned Area Development regulations from cities (P) UMCAD Update provisions (P) Revise submission requirements (P) Revise format of UMCAD Master Plan consistent with CLUP format (P) Clarify and tighten language (CA)

10. 10 Parking Reorganization of requirements into a matrix/table (P) Research the use of shared parking (P) Research use of blended parking rates for commercial properties (P) Research the use of tandem parking (P) Parking lifts on surface lots and within structures (P) Research more restrictive parking requirements for properties outside the CBD (P) Update parking requirements for all use (D) (P) Consolidate all parking and loading requirements into the parking chapter (P) Relocate special parking regulations for certain uses into general parking matrix for ease of use (P) Modify parking requirements to allow higher densities and reduced housing costs in areas appropriate for reduced parking requirements (P) Evaluate parking requirements and actual parking needs for specific uses. Develop design criteria based on a standard somewhere between average and peak conditions (P) Research parking requirements for ALF, ILF, etc. (P)

11. 11 Development Standards Lighting of buildings in commercial areas (P) Bicycle facilities (P) Off-site parking trust fund; payment in lieu of (P) View corridors (P) Undergrounding of utilities (P) Public art (P) Outdoor seating (P) Parking structures (P) Roofs (P) Building materials (P) Street and alley vacations (P) Affordable housing provisions (P) Communication towers (P) Fences (P) Street furniture (P) Tree preservation, replacement and relocation (P)

12. 12 Development Standards (cont) Public Realm Improvements Manual (P) Landscape installation design standards (P) Maintenance standards for landscape areas (P) Put burden on applicant to notice abutting/adjacent property owners (CA) Research �air� and �light� requirements (P) Include all 2002 Charrette Recommendations

13. 13 Supplemental � TDR, Med. Ord. TDR Update provisions (P) (HR) Review City Code to determine which provisions should be relocated to Zoning Code (P) Research possibility of transferring development rights of properties adjacent to corridor of North Ponce de Leon to Ponce de Leon road frontage (P) Establish computerized management system to track TDR�s (P) Med. Ordinance Review Med. Ordinance to determine additional changes based upon implementation after adoption (P)

14. 14 Development Review Processes Research existing review process for use by right reviews (P) Determine effectiveness of DRC after implementation (P) Include design review standards for BOA, PZB review, etc (P) Create design review checklist (P) Update/provide development agreement and master permits provisions (CA)

15. 15 Signs (Phase II) Complete changes to Phase I based upon necessary changes based upon implementation (P) Complete update of remainder of code (Phase II - US 1 corridor) (P) Update political signage (CC)

16. 16 Map Changes Ensure the Zoning Map and CLUP Map designations are consistent (P) Review categories with all special districts and site specific area to ensure consistency (P) Possibility of rezoning various properties (P)

17. 17 Definitions Place definitions at the rear of the Zoning Code (P) Update existing definitions and provide new defections (P) Reformat definitions in alphabetical order (P) Review concurrency definitions (new uses) (P) Use either SIC or NAICS to define uses (P)

18. 18 Miscellaneous Reformat and organize Code (P) Evaluate possible inconsistencies w/ CLUP (P) Include an intent section in each Article of Code (P) Use illustration, graphics, tables (P) Simplify sections (P) Use illustrations and form code methods for simplifying the Zoning Ordinance and to promote well-designed buildings (P) Use illustrations and a "form code" to simplify the Zoning Ordinance, to make it more understandable to readers, and to promote well-designed neighborhoods (P) Use graphics to make it easier for people to understand the "planning jargon" (P) Graphics and diagrams should be located in each relevant section, not as an appendix to a chapter (P) Online enhancements should include links to definitions, references to other sections, maps and graphics, and to the Comprehensive Plan (P)

19. 19 Miscellaneous (cont) Put code on CD-ROM and available to public for sale as a subscription service (P) There are too many use districts, especially combining and overlay districts (P) Timeframe for appeal and submittal of mailing labels (CA) How is platted submerged land dealt with (P) Research use of impact fees for parks, traffic, landscape, landscape attendance, public parking spaces and other adopted levels of service. (P) Update level of service standards of concurrency review system (P) Update land uses types in concurrency system (P) Locate authority of Planning and Zoning Board from throughput the Code and codify into one section titled, Planning and Zoning Broad authorities (P)

20. 20 Miscellaneous (cont) Research fees schedule for positively increases (P) Research process for the �undergrounding� of utilities for districts, or Citywide (P) Tighten all language within the Code (CA) Variances and Special exceptions (CA) Appeals (CA) Building Sites (CA) Lot Separation (CA) Garages (CA) Non-Conforming Uses (CA) Article 8 � Prohibited Uses (CA) Building Moratoria (CA) Sec. 21-21 - Unity of Title (CA) Article 22 - Administration and Enforcement (CA) Article 27 - Penalties (CA)

21. 21 Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) Review Goals, Objectives and Policies required by the Department of Community Affairs required Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)

22. City Commission Input