1. General Contractor and Business Operators Outreach and Informational Session

2.  You have, in the past or you could in the future, perform development and /or construction activities within the City. – As per electronic mailing list from SRC Development Services.  You have a stake in this City and some of the changes being proposed may affect the way that you do work.

3.  The City’s effort to modernize the Land Development Regulations.  To ensure consistency with the 2014 Comprehensive Plan.  To create a more user friendly document which pursues the expansion of mixed-use areas and provides a framework for growth throughout the entire community.

4. Articles 1-2 contain the Title, Purpose, and Definitions and Measurements for the Unified Development Code. Additional Definitions; All in one place. Article 3 has not been completed, it will be the final list of Zoning Districts and the Zoning Map. Articles 4 and 5 contain the Administration and Application process. No substantive Changes; Planning has slightly more discretion on such things as number of Development Plans required.

5. Article 6 – Residential Zoning District Regulations.  Lot standards overall have changed very little – setbacks have slightly decreased in the higher intensity Residential zones.  Lot Coverage Ratio has been replaced by Impervious Surface Coverage Ratio: from 30% lot coverage to 35% impervious surface in residential zones. This means that in general, larger single family residences can be built as long as an approved pervious surface system is used for driveways and walkways, i.e. pavers, strips, porous asphalt or concrete, and Tufftrack or other gridded systems.  Building Heights for residential units have been slightly increased across the board, from 35’ – 36’.

6. Article 6 – Commercial Zoning District Regulations  Commercial Yard Standards have shifted away from a minimum front setback to a maximum: 15’ minimum to a 50’ – 60’ maximum depending on Commercial zone.  Building Heights in Commercial districts have increased slightly to 48’.  The Downtown Core Mixed Use or D-CM zoning district is being introduced. An intense commercial zone with no setbacks essentially no yard requirements Residential units are only allowed above the ground floor

7. Article 6 – Improved Aesthetics  Design standards have been increased in all Residential, Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts.  Minimum Fenestration standards  Single family districts require a minimum 15% ground floor transparency and 25% total on walls facing a public ROW.  Allowable Materials have changed very little.  Modern Brick Veneer is now an allowable finish material.  Commercial Design Standards have increased as well.  Increased modulation for larger buildings.  Flat Roof Requirements that include parapet articulation.  Buildings greater than 1 floor must differentiate through corbeling and other accents and trim.

8. Article 7 – Uses  Allowable Uses have Increased.  Improved Use Definitions.  Article 7 also combines all of the allowable and prohibited use language currently found through out all of the Zoning District regulations into one easy-to-use Table or Matrix.

9. Article 8 – Use Standards  Calls out standards for particular uses that go above and beyond the particular zoning district regulations where the use is permitted. For Instance: Separation standards of Thrift Store and location and size restrictions for outdoor exercise areas for animal care facilities.  Standards for such things as PODs and Wind energy farms have been added.  Existing Use Standards have been changed very little.

10. Article 9 – On-Site Development Standards  Standards which address lighting, accessory structures, and additional ancillary uses such as fences and walls.  Proposed Lighting Standards include the provision of fluted poles mimicking what exists in the downtown area within subdivisions and other developments. Such as commercial lots greater than an acre.  Special District standards are proposed that will limit acceptable materials and design such as material type and color.  Temporary Fence Standards are proposed that will require a temporary fence permit after seven (7) days and also limit materials.

11. Article 10 – Resource Protection  The current language providing the specific requirements for tree protection, potable water wellhead protection and other is considered effective and has not been adjusted.

12. Article 11 – Landscape Requirements  A Landscape Plan is now required for all development with the exception of single and two family dwelling units that requires additional site information above what is currently required.  The plan shall identify all existing and proposed aspects of the site to include a 1’ contour site map.  The Plan must also include a certified irrigation system plan which seeks to meet Florida Friendly landscape guidelines.  Species diversity requirements have not necessarily increased but is now based on the total quantity of species being used instead of just a simple percentage of total plants.

13. Article 11 – Cont’d  Open Space is a requirement of all development except single and two family dwellings. Based on New Milltown Overlay Standards. Requirements based on number of dwelling units and or building size in residential districts and percentages of land in other districts.  Streetscape buffer yards have increased to 20 feet in width in most districts.  In the R-C1, SSC-RC, and D-CM smaller buffers are required based on the nature of existing development.

14. Article 11 – Cont’d  Side and rear yard buffers are also required non-residential and multi- family development. Consisting of a wall and 10’ landscaped yard*  Overall proposed buffer yard language increases the number of required plantings. Currently tree plantings are 50’ on center, proposed is generally 30’.  On-site stormwater management techniques are encouraged.  Interior Parking lot landscaping has increased as well. Currently 15 spaces are allowed between islands, the proposed language calls for 10.

15. Article 12 – Stormwater Management.  There are very few proposed changes to the current code.  Underground Stormwater System standards have been provided as this a technique growing in popularity.  Existing development is limited to only a 10% increase in impervious surface area. 25% if an approved pervious material is used.  When redevelopment exceeding 50% of a structures value occurs the development shall be required to retain at least the first one-half inch of rain on-site.  There is also a proposed section providing for pervious pavement standards.

16. Article 13 – Off-Street Parking and Loading  Though much of the proposed code mimics the existing there are some important changes.  Changes in Use and Intensity are not required to provide additional parking unless the required parking is in excess of 10%.  The addition or more than 10% over the required amount of parking is prohibited.  Some of the required parking amounts based on Property Use have lessened or increased. For example, fast food restaurant parking requirements have lessened.

17. Article 13 – Cont’d  Parking lot dimension standards have been added.  A provision allowing for wheel strips for residential parking has been proposed.  A requirement for bicycle parking in the D-CM and R- C1 zoning districts along with design standards has also been proposed.  A provision allowing for shared driveways is being proposed as well.  Commercial and Recreational vehicle parking and storage language has been proposed that widens the current definition to ensure a better understanding of what can be stored in residential districts.

18. Article 13 – Cont’d  Allowed parking exemptions have been broadened – based on parking analysis.  Shared parking standards are widened and a methodology for calculating the required parking is provided in greater detail. Use & Square FootageParking Requirement Number of Spaces Needed Office: 24,000sf GFA1 per 300sf GFA80 spaces Hotel/Motel: (55 rooms, 9 employees) 1 per room + 1 /2 employees 60 spaces Restaurants: (75 seats, 10 employees) 1 per 5 seats + 1 /2 employees 20 spaces Retail Establishments: 7,800sf GFA (8 employees) 1 per 300sf GFA + 1 /2 emp. 30 spaces TOTAL SPACES REQUIRED190 spaces Example: multi-use office park with the following uses within the development; based on current parking requirements, the number of required spaces is:

19. Article 14 – Right-of-Way and Access Standards  Complete Street design is a requirement for all public and private right-of-way improvements.  Right-of-ways shall be constructed considering the safety of pedestrian oriented traffic and will provide slightly increased minimum travel lane, parkway, and sidewalk width Example Right-of-Way Configurations based-on the currently Proposed language.

20. Article 15 – Signs Standards  Article two (2) has increased the number of sign definitions to further differentiate between sign types.  Language has been removed and added to make it more user friendly and understandable. For example: the term accessory sign has been replaced with permanent sign.  In general, the prohibited and permitted signage has not changed with the exception of portable signs are allowed within the R-C1, D-CM and SSC-RC zoning districts.  Abandoned signs will be prohibited.

21. Article 15 – Cont’d.  Temporary sign language is proposed that will provide for expanded time frames beyond what is currently available.  Up to 90 days verse the current 30.  Billboards or “Off-Premises” advertising sign language is not to be adjusted.  *Some of the details are still being worked out but overall the proposed language allows for increased sign usage compared to what is currently permitted. For instance: wind signs, which are currently prohibited will be permitted on a temporary basis for new businesses.

22. Articles 16 – 17 – Subdivision Standards and Planned Development  These standards have changed very little.  The addition of conservation design triggers for subdivisions are based on the presence of wetlands or other sensitive lands.  More traditional neighborhood development allowing for small and appropriate retail centers has been provided as optional development types as well.  There is an increased awareness of more environmentally friendly design which seeks to incentivize pervious surface and increased landscaping in both subdivision and PDP projects.

23.  This work is still ongoing.  The document is not finished and there will be changes to what is currently found.  Any changes will seek to clarify and simplify what is there but will not drastically alter what we have identified here today.

24.  Ultimately the Unified Development Code seeks to create a safer and more aesthetically cohesive and pleasing environment.  It may take sometime getting used to some of the proposed standards, for you and for us, but we will work together to make this City a beautiful and prosperous place to live, work, and play!  You can find the most current version of the entire document at: http://www.miltonfl.org/319/Land-Development-Regulations