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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2006- (. 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER
24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED,
"ZONING", ARTICLE III ENTITLED, "DISTRICT
REGULATIONS", DIVISION 10, ENTITLED, "R-4A
PLANNED APARTMENT DISTRICT", SECTION 24-250
ENTITLED, "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR PLOTS WITH
MULTIPLE STRUCTURES OR PRINCIPAL
STRUCTURES EXCEEDING PERMISSIBLE LENGTH",
CHANGING NAME OF SECTION TITLE TO "SITE
DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR R-
4A PLANNED APARTMENT DISTRICT", ELIMINATING
THE REQUIREMENT FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION
APPROVAL, AMENDING TEXT RELATING TO THE
MINIMUM DISTANCE REQUIRED BETWEEN
BUILDINGS OR WINGS OF BUILDINGS IN ORDER TO
ELIMINATE INCONSISTENCIES, AND MODIFYING
EXISTING TEXT, PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SITE
DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR
SITE PLAN REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF NEW
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN THE R-4A ZONING
DISTRICT (CASE NO. 23-Z-05); PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Community Development staff has reviewed Article III entitled,
"District Regulations", Division 10 entitled, "R-4A Planned Apartment District", as
contained within Chapter 24 entitled, "Zoning", as it relates to the development of multi-
family residential projects in the R-4A zoning district; and
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WHEREAS, Community Development staff acknowledges that updating text
relating to requirements provided in Division 10 is necessary in order to reflect changing
development patterns and trends; and
WHEREAS, Section 24-250 currently requires Special Exception approval for
more than one (1) principal building on a plot, or a principal building with a total length
greater than allowed subject to specified criteria; and
WHEREAS, Community Development staff currently utilizes the criteria listed in
Section 24-250 in part to review new multi -family family Site Plan proposals; and
WHEREAS, Community Development staff conducted research into the
requirements of other municipalities in Broward County as it relates to allowable uses
and standards in multi -family residential districts, and found that multi -family structures
are permitted by right in such districts, subject to Site Plan approval, Rezoning and
Land Use Amendment approvals (if necessary), consistency with the local
Comprehensive Plan, and adherence to all applicable City codes including certain
standards as related to site design, performance standards and aesthetic requirements;
and
WHEREAS, Section 24-250 is being amended to eliminate the requirement for
multi -family residential development projects in the R-4A Zoning District to receive
Special Exception approval; and
WHEREAS, elimination of the requirement to receive Special Exception approval
will streamline the process and improve procedures for processing of land development
applications for such projects; and
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WHEREAS, Section 24-250 is being amended to incorporate the existing criteria
for Special Exception approval into additional site design and performance standards for
review and approval of new site plans for residential development and redevelopment in
the R-4A zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the updated text and additional site design and performance
standards provided in Section 24-250 will serve to enhance future development projects
in the City of Tamarac; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac has deemed it to be in
the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to amend Chapter
24 of the Code of Ordinances entitled, "Zoning", Article III entitled, "District Regulations",
Division 10 entitled, "R-4A Planned Apartment District', Section 24-250 entitled,
"Special Exceptions for Plots With Multiple Structures or Principal Structures Exceeding
Permissible Length", changing name of section title to "Site Design and Performance
Standards for R-4A Planned Apartment District", eliminating the requirement for Special
Exception approval, amending text relating to the minimum distance required between
buildings or wings of buildings in order to eliminate inconsistencies, and modifying
existing test, providing additional site design and performance standards for site plan
review and approval of new residential projects in the R-4A zoning district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
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SECTION 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified
and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of the
Ordinance upon adoption hereof.
SECTION 2: Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Tamarac, Florida entitled, "Zoning", Article III entitled, "District Regulations", Division 10
entitled, "R-4A Planned Apartment District", Section 24-250 entitled, "Special
Exceptions for Plots With Multiple Structures or Principal Structures Exceeding
Permissible Length", is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24-250.
R-4A planned apartment
district site design and performance standards.
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The R-4A zoning district permits a maximum of fifteen 15 dwelling units per acre.
The actual number of dwelling units and density permitted are dependent upon the
ability of a development to comely with the site design and performance standards as
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set forth in. this section. The purpose of these standards is to ensure compliance with
all applicable requirements, mitigate the impacts of higher density ro'ectspromote
compatibility with neighboring ro erties and encourage creative and sensitive site
design. The site plan of development required for such projects must reflect adherence
to all applicable requirements contained in this code, and the performance standards as
set forth in this section. These site design andperformance standards relate to
vehicular circulation system; parking and parking areas pedestrian and bicycle
circulation system; open space and recreational opportunities; landscape and buffer
treatment; safety through design; length of buildings; separation between buildings;
building and streetscape design; setbacks; and maintenance of property.
(3)LD Vehicular circulation system. There shall be a vehicular circulation system
to provide unimpaired flow of vehicular traffic, both public and private,
through a collector roadway allowing ingress and egress to the site. --and
The vehicular circulation system shall be designed to
control speed and enhance overall safety for vehicular and pedestrian
activities. sSuch circulation system shall conform to chapters 10 and 21,
and to the city's thoroughfare plan, the area planning board's trafficway
plans and the dedication of those roadways within the site, whose function
is determined to be the collection and conveyance of both on -site and off -
site vehicular traffic to established or planned city roadways. A right-of-way
for roadway, public or private, shall be no less than fifty (50) feet in width.
(4) 2) Parking areas. Parking areas shall be located so as to minimize conflicting
movements between vehicles maneuvering in parking aisles and those
vehicles traveling into, out of or through the site. The use of parking aisles
as the principal means of on -site vehicular circulation is prohibited.
Individual parking spaces shall not have direct access to local or collector
streets. Bays, islands and minor loops are the recommended methods for
handling parking design.
(&3 Pedestrian and bicycle circulation system. There shall be an interior
pedestrian circulation system designed to provide residents with safe and
convenient access to their homesites, their parking areas and areas of
interest on the site. Parking areas shall be designed so as not to be in
conflict with but rather, complement pedestrian access. These systems
shall tie to adjacent properties to provide for community circulation by
pedestrians. Any new development or redevelopment must provide safe
pedestrian and bicycle access to available points of transit service(s).
(6)(4) Open space and recreational opportunities. There shall be provided on the
site an area equal to not less than forty-five (45) percent of the area of the
site which is open and undeveloped, with either buildings or pavement for
parking, drives or roadways. Public or semipublic areas, including
setbacks, bicycle paths, sidewalks, pedestrian ways and approved canals,
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lakes, ponds and water areas located wholly within the development may be
included as part of the required open space. Also, recreational facilities,
including swimming pools and decks, golf courses and open recreational
areas, may be included as part of the required open space where they are
located wholly within the development. However, any area allocated to a
golf course or a body of water shall not account for more than twenty-five
(25) percent each of the required open space.
Buffer treatment. Adequate landscape buffers (including walls and fences
where required and/or deemed necessary and beneficial) shall be provided
in order to protect and enhance the appearance and character of the
neighborhood. Landscaping shall be used to enhance architecture and
bring harmony, balance and interest to a site. Plant materials, walls, _fences
or enclosures shall be utilized to screen outdoor a ui ment and facilities for
waste storage and disposal. Such materials shall be used to prevent or
minimize effects of noise, glare, odors, smoke and _soot upon surrounding
residential property(ies). Such landscaping shall complement and enhance
compatibility between proposed and existing developments and land uses.
n Safety through design. Proposed residential development or redevelopment
projects within the R-4A zoning district shall be designed to maximize safet
throughout the site by strategic placement and orientation of such physical
features and structures as buildings, lighting, arkin lots landscape
materials, fences and walls, signage, and points of ingress and egress.
Provision of a safe environment on a new site shall not negatively impact,
but rather enhance, adjacent properties.
(7) Length of buildings: pedestrian way. No building shall exceed a length of
four -hundred (400) feet in one (1) line, or a total of six hundred (600) feet in
a sum of three (3) lines or wings. A building is considered to be a
continuous line, unless the longitudinal access is offset by forty-five (45)
degrees or more, but not to exceed ninety (90) degrees. Additionally, there
shall be located within the middle third of the building a pedestrian way
through the building.
(8) Separation between buildings. The minimum distanee between build'RgS OF
. - of buildings on a site plan shall be:-
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U One story buildings shall have a minimum of fifteen (15) feet between
structures except that where such exterior walls are fifteen (15) degrees
or more from being parallel, they shall be separated by a distance of not
less than ten (10) feet.
(b� Two story buildings shall have a minimum of twenty (20) feet between
structures except that where exterior walls are fifteen (15) degrees from
being parallels they shall be separated by_a_distance of not less than
fifteen (15) feet.
Lc,) Three story buildings shall have a minimum of twenty (20) feet between
end walls; forty-five (45) feet between end walls and front or rear walls
and sixty (60) feet between front or rear walls.
Nothing in this subsection shall permit the closest point between buildings or
wings of buildings to be less than thtFty{30) fifteen (15) feet.
Building and streetscape design. Building and streetscage features must be
designed so as to reflect thoughtful and creative combining of various
elements to achieve an overall cohesive, yet, functional and engaging
physical form. Building elevations incorporating a diversity of horizontal and
vertical _ features, arches, window and door shapes, decorative tile
treatments and color schemes shall be encouraged. Streetsca a design
shall pay attention to integration of building orientation and Wade
treatment, curb cuts and use of pavers in driveways, tree placement,
landscaping, adequate green areas, street lighting, and sidewalks.
10 Setbacks. The building setbacks within a development shall be ten (10) feet
from any parking area and twenty-five (25) feet from any public road or
right-of-way required by the city's thoroughfare plan. The setback from the
right-of-way line of interior circulator streets shall be equal to not less than
one-half the height of the abutting building.
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Statement regarding maintenance of pLoperty. Whether a residential
develo ment project is single family or multifamily, information must be-12rovided on the
Site Plan and/or Plat clearly identifying any and all art ies responsible for
maintenance of common areas, recreational facilities, right(s)-of-way and streetscap_e
and other features contained within the development.
SECTION 3: It is the intention of the City Commission and it is hereby
ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida, and that Sections of this Ordinance
may be renumbered or relettered and the word "Ordinance" may be changed to
"Section", "Article" or such other word or phrase in order to accomplish such intention.
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SECTION 4: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, and all Resolutions or
parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict.
SECTION 5: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to
any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other
provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given affect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to
be severable.
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SECTION 6:
adoption.
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This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its
PASSED, FIRST READING this 1 44h day of
PASSED, SECOND READING this
ATTEST:
MARION SWENSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
ORDINANCE as to form.
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