Ordinance 11-1955 ORDINANCE NO. 11 -1955
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOIlD,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
GOALS, OB ECTIVES AND POLICIES OF THE CITY OF
LONGWOOJID, FLORIDA,' AS THEY RELATE TO THE
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, THE TRANSPORTATION
ELEMENT, AND THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT, AND
THE PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ELEMENT, TO
ADOPT LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES
TO SUPPORT AND FUND MOBILITY CONSISTENT WITl`r3[
STATE REQUIREMENTS, RE1�I1 ENTS, AND PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Chapter 163, Fla. Stat., Part II, known as the Local Government
Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act (the "Act "), requires, authorizes,
and empowers municipalities to prepare, adopt, amend and enforce Comprehensive Plans to guide
development within the City and further authorizes the City Commission of the City of Longwood to
plan for the City's future development and growth, to responsibly guide the future growth and
development of the City, to implement adopted or amended Comprehensive Plans by the adoption of
appropriate land development regulations, and to establish, support and maintain procedures to carry
out the provisions and purposes of such Act; and
WHEREAS, Article VIII, § 2(b), Constitution of the State of Florida, as revised in 1968, and
Chapter 166, Fla. Stat., the Municipal Home Rule Powers Act, grants and establishes home rule
authority to municipalities for those governmental, corporate and proprietary powers necessary to
conduct municipal govenunent, perform municipal functions, and render municipal services, and
further authorizes such municipalities to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except as
otherwise provided by law;
WHEREAS, the City of Longwood and its Land Planning Agency have complied with the
requirements of the aforesaid Act and with Chapter 9J -11, Florida Administrative Code in amending
the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Longwood, Florida; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Longwood is designated a Transportation Concurrency Exception
Area and is adopting into its Comprehensive Plan land use and transportation strategies to suppor t
and fund mobility within the exception area, including alternative modes of transportation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Longwood has held public hearings as required by and subject to
Section 163.31 84, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, after proper notice and public hearings, and finding that the comprehensive
plan amendments set forth in this Ordinance comply with the requirements of the Act, the City
Commission, in the exercise of its home rule and statutory authority, has determined it necessary and
desirable, in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, to adopt comprehensive plan
amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan as adopted by this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 : CONFORMITY. This Ordinance is adopted in conformity with and pursuant
to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 9J -11, Florida Administrative Code. The recitals set
forth above are true and correct, and constitute legislative findings of the City Commission.
SECTION 2 : ADOPTION. A copy of the amended sections of the Comprehensive Plan
Goals, Objectives and Policies are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and such amendments are hereby
adopted. Words that are strikes are deletions; words that are underlined are additions. Words
underlined in red are additions which occurred after the transmittal hearing.
SECTION 3 : TRANSMITTAL. The Longwood City Commission further approves
transmittal of this Ordinance to the Department of Community Affairs and other such agencies and
governmental units as required by § 163.3184, Florida Statutes.
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SECTION 4 : SEVERABLL,ITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
separable and if any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance or the application thereto
any person or circumstance is held invalid, that invalidity shall not effect other sections or words or
applications of this Ordinance. If any part of this Ordinance is found to be preempted or otherwise
superseded, the remainder shall nevertheless be given full force and effect to the extent permitted by
the severance of such preempted or superseded part.
SECTION 5 : CONFLICTS. If any ordinance or part thereof is in conflict herewith, this
Ordinance shall control to the extent of the conflict.
SECTION 6 e EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date of this plan amendment, if the
amendment is not timely challenged, shall be 31 days after the state land planning agency notifies
the local government that the plan amendment package is complete. If timely challenged, this
amendment shall become effective on the date the state land planning agency or the Administration
Commission enters a final order determining this adopted amendment to be in compliance. No
development orders, development permits, or land uses dependent based upon this amendment may
be issued or commence before it has become effective.
LAND PLANNING AGENCY HEARIING: F�� ru 3r-\(
FIRST READING AlaI1ID TRANSMITTAL READING:
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: � u �► e �, O, 2�8 I i
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS' DAY OF � �� , 2011
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SA M. IIRUS, MN C, MBA, CITY CLERK
Approved as to form and legality for the use and reliance of the City of Longwood, Florida, only.
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FUTURE LAND USE
SECTION III
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Future Land Use Element is to provide the goals, objectives, and policies that
describe the types, extent, density, and intensity of land uses potentially allowable in Longwood. This
element describes the policies of the City with regard to land development and use. It also provides a
Future Land Use Map, which is the visual description of the locations of those land uses.
The Future Land Use Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan is intended to specifically accomplish
the following:
1. Promote the orderly utilization of land within the City in such a way that adequate and necessary
streets, public services, utilities and community facilities can be provided in the most efficient and
economical manner possible.
2. Establish policies and standards that direct future growth are cognizant of the importance of the land
use and transportation connection and facilitate orderly and sustainable economic development
which will strengthen the area's economy, promote employment, promote development that is in
support of multi -modal transportation systems promote transportation improvements that are
supportive of the City's desired urban form goals and enable the citizens of the City of Longwood to
prosper.
3. Serve as a basis for adopting and implementing land development regulations and other
implementing actions and tools which are necessary for the attainment of a logical, convenient and
workable relationship between the various land uses and the prevention of overcrowding and
congestion. The plan and implementing regulations will also ensure compatibility in land uses and
describe where mixed uses may be appropriate.
4. To protect and improve the quality of life of Longwood residents in order to keep the City as a
desirable place to live (through protection of established residential neighborhoods) and work.
5. Provide for high quality mixed uses in appropriate locations to support downtown redevelopment,
transit center development, sustainability and economic development in commercial and industrial
locations.
Oar GOAL i
The overall goal of the Future Land Use Plan is to designate land use patterns that provide for the
maximum benefit of people who reside, work, own property in the City, and visit the City. The plan
minimizes land use conflicts (between established residential neighborhoods and incompatible
commercial /industrial land uses), provides opportunity for economic growth, and establishes a framework
for land development regulations and other implementation measures that protect residential
neighborhoods, while providing opportunities for managed growth in order to increase the City's tax base
and economic diversity.
Objective i. The City shall maintain Land Development Regulations in order to ensure
coordination and compatibility of existing and future land use patterns with
topography, soil conditions, existing uses, and the timing and availability
of public facilities and services.
Policy A. It shall be the policy of the City of Longwood to discourage the proliferation of
urban sprawl through the control of land use types, availability of services at
acceptable levels of service, location and timing of development. The City shall
encourage the development of "infill" properties, and redevelopment of blighted
areas prior to the development of outlying parcels.
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Policy B. The City shall ensure that new development and redevelopment is only permitted
in areas where adequate facilities such as roadways, water, sewage, drainage
and recreation facilities are available at adopted levels of service as provided for
in the Public Facilities and Capital Improvements Elements. In order to
accomplish this, the City of Longwood shall maintain an adequate public facilities
ordinance or concurrency management requirements for ensuring that adequate
services are available or that planned /programmed improvements will be in place
concurrently with a project's impacts.
Policy C. The City shall ensure that all land uses are located on suitable soil types (as
reviewed by the City engineer) and are equipped with the necessary drainage
facilities to serve said land uses.
Policy D. Potable water well fields and most effective recharge areas, as depicted in the
Conservation Element, shall be protected from adverse impacts of new
development and redevelopment by means of maintaining regulations for open
space areas and floor area ratios of parcels in proximity to or within -cones of
influence and most effective recharge areas.
Policy E. Development within the floodplain shall be approved by the City only if significant
alteration of the functions of the floodplain will not occur. A determination by the
City of no significant alteration shall be made if: (a) the proposed floodplain
development is consistent with all Federal Emergency Management Agency
regulations, (b) stormwater runoff is not increased, (c) the stormwater storage
capacity of the parcel or drainage basin in question is not reduced, (d) the
proposed development is consistent with all City of Longwood regulations, and
(e) St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) environmental
resource permitting requirements are met. Finished floor elevations shall be at
least one foot above the minimum flood elevation, as per Federal Emergency
Management Agency rules.
Policv F. The City of Longwood shall maintain a ° Concurrency Management System" in
order to assess impact of future development and its effect on existing levels of
service for applicable infrastructure.
Obiective II. The City shall ensure that land and funding resources are available to
accommodate public facilities necessary to support anticipated
development and redevelopment.
Policy_ A. The City shall maintain land development regulations that require the
establishment of easements, dedications of land or rights -of -way or
emplacement of public facilities as necessary.
Policy B. Public utility collection or distribution lines, pipes, or similar facilities that provide
service to existing and future land uses authorized by this plan shall be permitted
in all of the land use categories and shall conform to appropriate location criteria.
Policy C. The City shall locate utility easements, dedications, and related appurtenances
so as to encourage efficient use of land and provision of open space through
compatible grouping of related utility functions.
Policy O. It is the policy of the City to develop and implement funding systems to ensure
adequate parks and recreation facilities, transportation improvements, and other
public facilities and needs as designated by the City's Comprehensive Plan,
especially those that include the dedication of land in lieu of funds.
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Polices Consistent with state law, new electric substations shall be permissible in all
future land use categories except the Downtown Historic District and
Conservation.
Objective III. The City shall implement innovative land development regulations that may
include, performance standards, new urbanism techniques, traditional
neighborhood development standards, mixed -use development
techniques, incentive programs and /or planned development provisions.
Policy A. Maintain appropriate land development regulations consistent with the goals,
objectives, and policies of this plan that set out the provisions for the use of open
space, and techniques such as clustering, common use of open space, and
mixing of uses on one site in order to take advantage of the benefits of planned
unit and mixed unit development.
Policy B. The City shall implement regulations that protect existing and planned uses from
the undue negative impacts of new development or redevelopment.
Policy C. The City shall implement regulations that allow the City Commission to consider
density and intensity bonuses for projects that go above and beyond the
minimum standards required by the code, to include but not limited to
architectural. excellence, additional landscape, additional open or civic space,
provide for affordable housing, provide for mixed use, create walkable
communities, contribute to enhanced mobility, etc._
Objective IV. The City of Longwood shall preserve, protect and improve the character of
the City's residential neighborhoods through the implementation of
compatibility standards and the consideration of innovative development
and redevelopment standards, such as "new urbanism" or "traditional
neighborhood development" techniques.
Policy A. In order to preserve existing housing stock and to protect from degradation
caused by intrusion of non- residential uses, the City of Longwood adopts the
following policies:
1. Through the implementation of compatibility standards, the City shall ensure
that commercial, industrial, and. other non - residential uses do not create an
undue negative impact on established residential areas as identified on the
Future Land Use Map contained in the Longwood Comprehensive Plan.
This policy shall be applied to both new development and redevelopment.
2. The City shall limit and condition through its Land Development Code the
location of any non - residential use in designated residential areas, except
schools, places of worship, parks, essential public uses, and compatible
commercial and service uses intended to serve the needs of adjoining
neighborhood.
Policy B. In order to protect viable residential neighborhoods and prevent inappropriate
conversion of residential and /or vacant land due to development pressures, the
City of Longwood shall direct and encourage incompatible commercial and
industrial uses to designated areas as they appear in the Future Land Use Map
of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Policy C. The City intends to reduce or fully eliminate uses that are inconsistent with the
community's character and future land uses. In order to implement this policy,
the City shall direct all proposed uses to designated areas as they appear in the
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Future Land Use Map. Further, the City shall ensure that new development and
redevelopment are compatible with existing and planned uses.
Objective VI. The City of Longwood shall protect natural resources within the City limits,
including the Wekiva Study Area.
Policy A. The protection of natural resources shall be ensured, in part, through the
adoption of land development regulations that are consistent with the
requirements of the Conservation Element, and that apply to both new
development and redevelopment activities.
Policy B. The City of Longwood will coordinate with other agencies — such as Seminole
County, the St. Johns River Water Management District, the U. S. Army Corps
of Engineers, the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, etc. - to
obtain data and /or to provide for a monitoring and assessment of the natural
areas, including the Wekiva Study Area, within the City and to measure the
success of natural resource protection regulations. As necessary, adjustments
will be made to the Land Development Regulations on an annual basis to
continue to ensure adequate protection is being offered to environmentally
sensitive areas including such areas within the Wekiva Study Area
Policy C. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all wetlands identified on Map C-
5, in the Longwood Comprehensive Plan, that shall be available for public
inspection in the Community Services Department. In case of any question
regarding the exact location of wetlands, the applicable wetlands shall be
interpreted to mean any wetland that shall fall under the jurisdiction of the U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
or the St. Johns River Water Management District. The agency wetland
boundary determination, or combination thereof, which covers the largest area
shall be recognized by the City as the wetlands boundary.
Polices Surface and groundwater resources will be protected in the Wekiva Study area,
in part, through the use of low impact development strategies that are compatible
with the existing development pattern, recognizing existing property rights.
These strategies include land development regulations using xeriscape
techniques, the use of native plants and vegetation, open space requirements,
and low density residential development.
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION
PURPOSE AND OVERALL i GOAL II
The purpose and overall goal of Neighborhood Protection is to provide for the conservation, maintenance
and upgrading of the City's existing residential neighborhoods.
The objectives of Neighborhoods Protection are to establish desirable policies that will enhance the
character of the community and improve the quality of existing and future neighborhoods.
Objective I. The City of Longwood shall continue to enhance the residential character
of the community.
Policy A. The City of Longwood shall discourage through traffic from local residential
streets by implementing transportation system improvements and strategies as
designated in the Transportation Element.
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Policy B. Continually evaluate the City's code enforcement program in order to ensure
aggressive and efficient service to the residents. This evaluation is to be
undertaken by the City Administrator.
Policy C. Maintain a strong code enforcement program by ensuring adequate staff to meet
existing and anticipated growth - related demands.
Policy Q. During the site plan review process, development will be reviewed to ensure at
least the following:
1. The proper spacing of entrances on collectors and arterials for
commercial and residential projects in order to minimize their impact on
residential neighborhoods.
2. Where possible, providing for an interconnected street grid network to
disperse traffic and ease walking.
3. Limit the use of cul -de -sacs.
4. The appropriate use of one -way egress and ingress as a project's
second access.
5. Provision of buffers and landscaping to minimize impacts to adjacent
properties, giving particular attention to commercial /industrial and office
uses and their impact on established residential uses.
6. Provide for pedestrian - friendly design and seek opportunities to develop
and/ or improve bike and pedestrian ways to encourage a greater use of
bicycles, rollerblades, scooters and walking for recreation and for daily
transportation.
Objective II. The City of Longwood shall continue to encourage the provision of
neighborhood services to the City's neighborhoods.
Policy A. The City will allow a variety of park sizes and facilities to meet the needs of the
existing and future residents. The City will coordinate the provision of parks with
Seminole County and the School Board.
Policy B. The City will continue to allocate appropriate funds to maintain and enhance
existing parks according to the adopted level of service standards.
Policy C. The City will continue to identify and implement methods to provide pedestrian
connections between neighborhoods and shopping, public schools, and parks.
And where feasible provide or plan for at least some services to be located within
a 5 -10 minute walk of most neighborhoods.
Policy Q. Ensure the availability and delivery of urban services and facilities such as water,
sewer, street paving, drainage facilities, right -of =way maintenance, street
beautification and recreation needs to residential neighborhoods by the City of
Longwood.
Objective Ill. The City of Longwood shall continue to give City of Longwood residents a
sense of belonging to the Community.
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Policy A. The City of Longwood shall .maintain and update a guide to City services,
facilities and personnel.
Policy B. The City shall ensure the availability of opportunities for participation by all
residents in planning, land development, and City governmental issues.
Policy C. The City shall, in cooperation with the Police Division, encourage the formation of
Neighborhood Watch groups in residential areas.
Policy D. The City shall encourage the formation of homeowner's organizations in
residential developments.
Policy The City of Longwood shall encourage protection of identified landmarks,
structures and streetscape through such means as the Historic District Overlay
or designated corridor planning areas.
Policy F. The City of Longwood shall encourage (by lobbying the applicable jurisdictional
agencies, i.e., Florida 'Department of Transportation and Seminole County) the
landscaping of medians /rights -of -way at major street entrances to the City (S.R.
434, C. R. 427, U.S. 17 -92 and Lake Emma Road).
Policy G. Within existing neighborhoods, a neighborhood homeowners' association may
request changes to the land development regulations to further enhance the
neighborhood's identity. This may be accomplished through a petition by the
neighborhood, through the association, to:
1. develop land development regulations that allow the neighborhood to set its
own design guidelines; or,
2. establish an urban design overlay which may allow narrower street rights -of-
way, wider sidewalks, trail system, more open space, and a focal point or
gathering place.
Development of the desired land development regulations or an urban design
overlay shall be subject to an assessment district, or similar neighborhood -based
financing mechanism, and the availability of capital funds from the assessment to
cover the costs of the design and installation of improvements.
Objective IV. The City of Longwood shall continue to preserve and improve the existing
character of residential neighborhoods.
Policy A. In order to preserve existing housing stock and to protect it from degradation
caused by intrusion of non - residential uses, the City of Longwood adopts the
following policies:
1. Discourage development approvals for incompatible non - residential uses
within established residential land uses as they appear in the City's Future
Land Use Map; and
2. Prohibit the location of any use, except schools, places of worship, parks,
public uses and compatible neighborhood scale retail and service uses that
generate more average weekday vehicle trips than detached single - family
units on local streets. Allowable non - residential uses shall be identified in
the Longwood Development Code together with appropriate standards.
Policy B. During the review of plans for non- residential projects abutting residential
districts, the City of Longwood shall:
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1. Ensure that the design of circulation systems of those uses that generate
more average weekday vehicle trip ends than detached single - family uses, is
such that non- residential traffic is directed to arterial and collector roads,
unless it is for traffic safety reasons as determined by the City of Longwood.
2. Ensure that proper buffer, setback and landscape /screening requirements
are met and /or exceeded as presented by the Longwood Development
Code.
3. Ensure that pedestrian connections are created between the non - residential
use and adjoining neighborhoods
P olio The City of Longwood will ensure the adequacy of existing landscape, buffer,
building heights and setback standards in order to ensure appropriate site design
and to ensure compatibility between residential and non - residential uses.
Polic o D. In order to protect viable residential neighborhoods and prevent inappropriate
conversion of residential and /or vacant land due to development pressures, the
City of Longwood shall direct and encourage incompatible commercial and
industrial uses to designated areas as they appear on the Future Land Use Map,
COMMUN Y DESIGN
P D► OVERA i L GOAL III.
The purpose and overall goal of the Community Design Section is to provide for quality planning and
urban design throughout the City of Longwood.
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The objectives of the Community Design Section are to establish desirable policies that will enhance the
character of the community and improve the quality of existing and future development.
®biective I. The City of Longwood shall continue to establish a "sense of place" by
embracing a smart growth strategy for future development and
redevelopment that will re- imagine Longwood as a place for smart, healthy
and vibrant economic growth, where residents can live, work and play in a
high quality community and businesses are encouraged to locate because
of this quality of life and a regulatory atmosphere which is conducive to
growth and sustainability.
Policy A. The City shall provide for a wide range of densities, intensities and land uses.
Policy B. The City shall promote community design that results in resource efficiency
through the provision of mixed uses, alternative energies, energy conservation,
reduction of waste, re -use and retrofit, infill development and redevelopment and
the promotion of multi -modal transportation systems.
Policy C. The City shall promote the inclusion of well designed public spaces in public and
private development and redevelopment projects.
Policv D. The City shall continue to improve and implement the Longwood Design
Guidebook and Historic District Code Book to ensure that new development and
redevelopment is of high quality, conscientiously designed to provide for mobility
options, and the layout, landscape, buffer and building heights are consistent
with the City's vision.
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Policy E. The assignment of land use categories shall be consistent with, the principles of
this Comprehensive Plan.
Polices To encourage sustainable economic growth the City shall continue to find ways
to encourage existing businesses to grow and new businesses to locate in the
City. To that end the City shall explore the utilization of incentives to keep
existing businesses and attract new ones, continue -to streamline the
development review process, and ensure that staffing levels in the Community
Development Services Department are maintained at levels adequate to provide
not only timely review of projects, but also the ability to expeditiously revise the
City's Land Development Codes to ensure that the all of the principles in this
Comprehensive Plan but in particular those that promote economic development
are implemented in a timely manner.
Policy O. The City recognizes that changes to the transportation infrastructure within and
adjoining the city can result in impacts to the City's land use patterns or urban
form, that are both unanticipated and inconsistent with the City's goals. In an
effort to plan for these changes and ensure that the identified solution to fix traffic
issues does not have negative impacts on the City, the City shall require that
prior to any road widening or transportation improvement project within the city or
project outside of the city that will impact traffic flows (including alternative
modes) within the city, that the responsible agency consider context sensitive
design solutions and provide, prior to the substantial commitment of funds for
engineering and design, an analysis of the impacts that the proposed
improvement will have on adjoining and proximate land uses and current and
proposed urban form, along with an identification of alternative designs that more
closely mirror the City's goals. This review is to include a review of the City's
comprehensive plan, land development regulations and other applicable adopted
plans. The resulting analysis should include a finding as to whether the proposed
improvements are consistent with these documents and whether the proposed
improvements will further the City's goals or are a deterrent to their fulfillment.
For projects that are found to be inconsistent with the City's goals, the City shall
request that alternative solutions be sought to mitigate or alleviate the negative
impacts.
Objective II. The City of Longwood shall implement compatibility standards in order to
provide for the best visual image of the City of Longwood along arterials
and collectors. (amended by Q Ge 0 1562)
Policy A. In designing any public improvements throughout the City, including those
funded or initiated by other governmental agencies, it shall be the policy of the
City of Longwood to:
1 Promote the use of landscape medians with selected median cuts for all
multi -lane roads.
2. Enforce a uniform signage standard for commercial uses throughout the City.
3. Continue to pursue an inter -local agreement to achieve coordinated and
consistent sign design for major arterial and collector streets that cross
jurisdictional boundaries.
4. Require where practical new and replaced sidewalks to provide adequate
width to accommodate pedestrians and cyclist (where no bike lane is
provided)
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5. Require.where practical new sidewalks and crosswalks to be constructed of
high quality, pavers and stone.
6. Make provisions for transit facilities where practical.
7. Provide bike lanes where feasible.
7 Consider the provision of Bike Boulevards and Complete Streets where
practical.
Policy B. An effort should be made'to locate parking lots to the side or rear of buildings.
Parking lots that are located in the front of buildings shall provide additional
landscaping. The City shall require landscaping and maintenance of all parking
lots.
Policy C. The City shall require a minimum open space (which may include civic space)
standard for new and, redevelopment projects.
Policy D. The City Commission shall continually implement a Tree Planting /Beautification
Plan for the City's arterials and collectors, concentrating in the residential areas
and entrance points into the City.
Polices All new development and redevelopment proposed along arterials and collectors
shall be consistent with the Longwood Design Guidebook and incorporate
architectural themes that are consistent with adopted overall design and
appearance standards for the planning district in which they are located in.
Policy F. The City shall continue to require that public and private property improvements
and required landscaping are properly maintained.
Policy G. The City will coordinate with the State and County during planning for road
improvements to ensure consistent and high quality design for median plantings,
lighting, street furniture and infrastructure improvements.
Obiective IV. The City of Longwood shall set a good example in planning and designing
City structures, uses, and facilities.
Policy A. The City shall ensure that all public projects meet the development standards for
new and /or redevelopment projects as described in this Comprehensive Plan as
well as the standards and criteria of the Longwood Development Code.
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Objective I . Implement the Future Land Use Map Series. The City shall maintain and
implement the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) series in the Future Land Use
Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land Use Map shall
delineate adopted policy for managing of future land use, growth and
development. Land use designations on the FUJI have been allocated
pursuant to Goals, Objectives and Policies established in the
Comprehensive Plan and are based on the Comprehensive Plan Data,
Inventory and Analysis. Nothing in this section shall preclude necessary
community facilities from locating within any future land use designation
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when such activity satisfies established criteria of this plan and the City's
Land Development Code.
Policy A. Development and redevelopment shall be regulated through adoption and
maintenance of a Longwood Development Code including the Longwood Historic
District Code Book and the City of Longwood Design Guidebook. These
documents shall contain detailed standards consistent with the requirements of
this plan. In addition to establishing the limits on density, intensity, bulk
regulations, impervious surface ratios and design standards within the Planning
Districts, the City shall adopt provisions within its Land Development Code fe_F
applying b ihG entive s . B Gnuses may be applied to encourage development
that promotes mobility, walkability and pedestrian connectivity, provides for
mixed income housing, workforce or affordable housing, is mixed use, provides
for the provision of superior design, provides public open space, provides
structured parking, green building, LEED accreditation, the provision for cultural
facilities and /or is supportive of any other community goals.
Policy Q. The Comprehensive Plan shall be the primary means of establishing the
allowable use, maximum density, maximum intensity, and other conditions of
development or redevelopment as required by State Statute.
®biectiye ll The following land use categories are hereby established:
Policy A. Low Density Residential (LDR). The purpose of this Future Land Use
Category is to provide a location limited to single- family residential
development as well as customary residential accessory uses incidental to the
primary residential uses on the site. Specific uses, such as schools, parks,
houses of worship, municipal uses, and low intensity mixed use, commercial and
service uses intended to serve the needs of the adjacent neighborhoods and
essential utilities may be allowable, through a conditional use approval by the
City Commission, subject to additional development and design standards,
including but not limited to landscaping, buffering, site layout, access, hours of
operation and consistency with Traditional Neighborhood Design standards as
may be applied by the City Commission to ensure a reduction of impact and
compatibility with the surrounding uses Residential density shall be from 0 to 4.0
units per acre.
Policy B. Medium Density Residential (MDR). The purpose of this Future Land Use
Category is to provide a location for smaller lot single- family, duplex and
multi - family residential development and customary residential accessory uses
incidental to the residential uses on site. Specific uses, such as schools parks,
houses of worship, municipal uses, and low intensity mixed use, commercial and
service uses intended to serve the needs of the adjacent neighborhoods and
essential utilities may be allowable, through a conditional use approval by the city
Commission, subject to additional development and design standards, including
but not limited to landscaping, buffering, site layout, access, hours of operation
and consistency with Traditional Neighborhood Design standards as may be
applied by the City Commission to ensure a reduction of impact and compatibility
with the surrounding uses. Density shall be from 4.-0 to 15.0 units per acre.
Policy C. Industrial (IND). The purpose of the Industrial Future Land Use Categor gB s�
is to provide lands to ensure the City's industrial core is protected and preserved.
The IND serves €or a wide range of light and clean primaFffily industrial uses
including manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, storage, artist and artisan
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studios, cottage industries, along with development that is supportive of and
ancillary to industrial development, limited toinGluding associated retail /wholesale
sales services, office and multi - family residential uses when subordinate to and
compatible with the 'industrial use. Allowable residential uses shall be limited to
live work units, industrial loft type residential uses and /or employee housing.
Residential uses are further limited to 40% of the square footage of the industrial
use. No single family residential uses are allowed. Uses in this category shall not
have access from local or residential streets. Floor area ratio shall not exceed
1.0 and residential density not to exceed 25 du /acre. Parcels in either the IND or
IMU categories that are adiacent to a property in either the IND or IMU
categories and are aggregated under the same ownership, may when reviewed
as a planned development utilize all applicable standards of either the IND or
IMU land use for the entire project. arG8!9 i^ the IN[) Gategery th ar adjaGoRt
r
pom r in the n r,n i x ed Use (IM ) ategery an eg
'' „T,�°' -F"vP � h Ifill d M ” ` �T' °� °7 - 5 °TY and
unde t carne ewneFshi may when r _ ;-,.,- 4'a _p lan Tti. rJ � - devciv� ' ,
utilize all nlinohle standards of 4h 1M I land e for the entire r ��� - � ' ��
Policy D. public /Institutional (P /11. This Future Land Use Categg distri=ct is intended to
provide lands for civic, educational, governmental, and cultural purposes. Floor
area ratio shall not exceed 5975 %.
Policy E. Neighborhood Commercial Mixed Use (NCMU). The Neighborhood
Commercial Mixed Use Future Land Use Category gistrist (NCMU) is intended to
provide a location for residential, commercial, office, professional, civic,
governmental, recreational, educational and cultural uses to serve adjacent
neighborhoods consistent with the scale of adjacent neighborhoods.
Development on individual parcels may be either single use or mixed use.
However, all development must be compatible with adjoining residential uses,
including but not limited to the utilization of buffers, walls,, hours of operation and
site layout. Single- family residential uses are prohibited and r Residential density
shall RGt 8XGeed be between 6.0- 15.0 units per acre. Floor area ratio shall not
exceed 75 %.
Policy F. Conservation (CON). The purpose of the Conservation Future Land Use
CateggHQistkA is to protect environmentally sensitive areas as identified in the
Conservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The types of features that
may be included in this district are wetlands, floodways and floodplains, unique
habitats, and lakes or waterbodies. Density shall not exceed one (1) dwelling
unit per lot of record within the Conservation future land use category district.
Passive recreational activities are allowed.
1. No development shall be permitted that would result in the elimination of any
unique natural resource within any designated resource protection area. In
general, activities by man shall be directed toward preserving natural flora
and fauna and associated environmental regimes that are typical of resource
protection areas.
2. Development shall not be allowed in flood plains where such development
would decrease water storage or flood conveyance capacity, or otherwise
increase the potential for flood damage. (amended by Ordinance 01 -1562)
[policy O. Downtown Historic District QH). T�d�c¢��r �nn^I „�,ad 4he design�
Downtown Historic District of Longwood includes all of the portion of the city that
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FUTUR LAND USE
has been designated a Historic District through the National Trust for Historic
Preservation. This nationally recognized designation _- r,ded to- provides
for protection of historic structures, maintenance of the historic character of the
district, including the urban form and to-- ensures that new development and
redevelopment will be harmonious and consistent with the existing historic
structures and characteristics of the district. Allowable uses include residential,
commercial, office, professional, civic, governmental, educational and cultural
uses To ensure that all development and new development within the DH is
consistent with and maintains the historic character and urban form of the district
the City shall adopt development standards within the Historic District Code
Book. It is the purpose of these development standards to provide for all new
development and redevelopment to be consistent with the historic character and
urban form of the DH through the provision of standards for height, building
placement setbacks architectural style, building materials, landscaping,
impervious area parking, :etc: that are consistent with the existing historic
development.
Objective Ill. As the City of Longwood is pc-a* , for all practical [ourposes. built -out
the type of development that can be expected in the future will be infill and
redevelopment. For the most part this development will occur along the
city's major corridors and around the proposed Sunrail station. In an effort
to spur redevelopment, promote multi -modal transportation options,
enhance and support transit corridors, provide for a more sustainable
community, reduce urban sprawl on a regional level through the promotion
of infill development in existing urban areas and provide for a flexible
approach to land development regulation, the City shall createlmaintain an
infill / mixed use future land use category.
Policy A. The Infill and Mixed Use (IMU) Future Land Use CategoUDistFict shall be applied
to the major corridors, gateways and areas surrounding the commuter rail
station. It is the purpose of the IMU to promote a greater mixture of uses district
wide in addition to promoting vertically and horizontally mixed use development
on single or aggregated parcels Further, it is the purpose of IMU to, promote the
utilization of transit in the City through the provision of transit oriented
development (TOD) in the Transit Village Overlay District surrounding the City's
Sunrail station and transit supportive development along our major transit
corridors It is the goal of the IMU to incentivize mixed use development through
flexibility in design, and increased density and intensities an expedited
permitting process and other appropriate means. Uses allowed in the IMU
include commercial, office, multi- family residential, institutional, civic, cultural,
light industrial and governmental uses.
Development that is mixed use —er •— t incorporates Smarf Growth
principals, can achieve the maximum density and intensity through an application
process detailed in the Land Development Code Gf benuses through a nhnR
development preees with approval by the City Commission,
The IMU Category has a maximum i n FAR of 1.0 for single use non - residential
development that is not a part of a mixed use development. Single -use multi-
family residential development, with a minimum density of 7 units per acre may
art of o p l anned de mono pre Gess
be approved_ as N�......, r ,....,,,..r,.,_.., r ._..__... Maximum densities for
single -use residential development are established by the Map Areas detailed in
Table 3 -1. The City shall adopt an approval. process in their Land Development
Code which will require .single -use residential projects to provide amenities and
facilities which are supportive of transit and Smart Growth principles, to include
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F UTURE LAND USE
but not limited to public spaces, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, sustainable
construction, and /or other amenities as determined in the Longwood
Development Code. The maximum density achievable will be predicated on the
project's ability to meet the requirements as dictated in the LDC.
Densities may be further limited within each of the City's adopted Planning
Districts, to ensure that densities and intensities are consistent with the City's
vision.
Parcels in either the IND or IMU categories that are adjacent to a property in
either the IND or IMU categories and are aggregated under the same ownership,
may when reviewed as a planned development, utilize all applicable standards of
either the IND or IMU land use for the entire project.
Objective IV. Proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Map to .establish a mixed -
use district shall demonstrate compliance with the following use and
design standards.
Policy A. The following table indicates the density, intensity and distribution of uses that
are permissible in the Infill and Mixed -Use Future Land Use Category D+_s#ic4.
The IMU DistriGt allows for single use developments however, mixed use
development is encouraged through the provision of increased density and
intensity_ ¢—Wigh the bonus F;G ;Si . For the different areas within the IMU
district, a maximum amount of building floor area is noted along with minimum
and maximum ranges for each use. These ranges are to be applied within the
given area and, because the City is practically built out. are not a requirement for
any individual project. These ranges serve as goals to work towards during the
planning horizon. The ranges of each use are intended to provide flexibility while
protecting and or enhancing the character of the area or surrounding uses.
Ranges for specific projects may be incorporated in the Land Development
Code. The density bonuses in this table apply to properties with the Infill Mixed -
Use designation within the locations described therein.
DENSITY /INTENSITY BONUS LIMITS PER AREA*
NON- RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL * * **
1.0 FAR Maximum MIN: 7- DU /ACRE * * **
Transit Village Minimum: MAX: Established by Bonus Area * * **
1.0 FAR (remove stars)
Transit Village MIN: 15 DU /ACRE
`MAXLMUM`_MIXED= USErWITH BOfy,US;
Within %.Milb:of Traib►� Station gffi itN' %:milbW the f7t4s`ecfion.of
_
_
COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL ** RESIDENTIAL
OFFICE * **
UP TO 3.5 FAR NA MIN: 10 DU /ACRE
MAX: 50 DU /ACRE
DISTRIBUTION
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40 -80% NA 20 -60%
MAXIMUM,MIXED USE''wifFI BOPJUS'
%:Niilerto. the'East and. Wrist Of 4 .7 =92
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL
OFFICE
UP TO 2.25 FAR .25 FAR Limited by MIN: 10 DU /ACRE
distribution. MAX: 35 DU /ACRE
DISTRIBUTION
50-90% 0 -25% 0 -40%
MAXIMUM MIXED`= USE,VVfTH "EONUS'
016 to: the North and South ®b Track Rd.
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL
OFFICE
UP TO 2.25 FAR NA MIN: 7 DU /ACRE
MAX: 35 DU /ACRE
DISTRIBUTION
50-90% NA 0 -60%
.,MAXIMUM,IVIIXED,USE'1NIT.H BONUS
! ;t Mile `to thb'East and Wept of CP-421g iVorth of SR:434
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL
OFFICE
UP TO 1.5 FAR Limited by MIN: 7 DU /ACRE
distribution.. AR MAX: 25 DU /ACRE
DISTRIBUTION
50-90% 0 -25% 0 -60%
"MAXIMUM MIXE ®.USE VNITHt *I
� � %�Mile�totheEastFand !Nest of�C1�427::Soufh,•of}SR`434
COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL
OFFICE
UP TO 1.5 FAR Limited by MIN: 7 DU /ACRE
distribution. B FAR MAX: 25 DU /ACRE
DISTRIBUTION
50-90% 0 -25% 0 -60%
,MAXIMUM MIXED USE.WITH,BQNUS `
:% ;M�lexio the�Norfh�and'South of SR 434; East of CRc427
COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL
OFFICE
UP TO 2.25 FAR NA MIN: 7 DU /ACRE
MAX: 35 DU /ACRE
DISTRIBUTION
50-90% 0 -40%
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FUTURE LAND USE
MIXED USE`PROJECTS
'li Mile °to' the North and' South of'SR4,14. West CR 427
COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL
OFFICE
UP TO 1.5 FAR Limited by MIN: 10 DU /ACRE
distribution- MAX: 25 DU /ACRE
DISTRIBUTION
5 -100% 0 -25% 0 -60%
* Where Areas overlap the more intensive allowances within permitted land
use category may prevail.
* * For all references in this table, the percentage is calculated Aas a part of
total project FAR.
* ** For all references in this table, i lncludes all non- residential uses that
are not industrial
* * ** Single -use residential above the minimum density is not allowed
without Planned Development Process
Obiective V. The City shall ensure that the tools necessary to implement the provisions
of the Future Land Use Element are in adopted in a timely manner.
Policy A: Within one year of the effective date of these amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan, the City of Longwood shall adopt amendments to the a43e system i to
the City's Land Development Code to implement the changes In addition to the
required procedural changes, t he amendment to the Land Development Code
system will incentivize provide fGr development that furthers the City's
goals h..,- uses to be a pprov ed by the City thmugh a p lanned development er
GG nd ti , PFGGeSS. a,.n, m b 1,°d to Incentives shall be provided
to promote development that addresses mobility, walkability and
pedestrian connectivity, provides for mixed income housing, workforce or
affordable housing, is mired use, provides for the provision, of superior design,
provides public open space, structured parking, green building, LEED
accreditation, cultural facilities and /or is supportive of any other community goals.
Policy B. Within one year of the effective date of these comprehensive plan amendments
the City of Longwood shall amend its Land Development Code to provide for
shared parking facilities, bicycle facilities, pedestrian connections among
buildings and uses, and shared access or interconnections between uses.
Policy C: Within one year of the effective date of these Comprehensive Plan Amendments
the City of Longwood shall review and begin to revise where needed the Land
Development Code, the Longwood Design Guidebook and, Longwood Historic
District Code Book, to ensure consistency between the documents, and clarify
language related to requirements versus guidelines.
Police®°. Within one year of the effective date of these Comprehensive Plan Amendments
the City of Longwood shall review and begin to revise where needed the Land
Development Code, and the Longwood Design Guidebook to provide for bulk
regulations, maximum density and intensities, specific uses, and design
standards within the Planning Districts to be consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan. The future land use category will set the maximum density and intensity
achievable, while the underlying planning district (as established in the Design
Guidebook) will dictate the minimum and maximum allowable within the district.
CI'T'Y OF LONGWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN HI-1
FUTURE LAND USE
, c�e�, fh�r rimum a si# —arld intensity as esta blished in the
Cornprehen
dens uses,
Y ffffl. Within nn of the effe Gti date of these f -- h Pl /� .J�
r
the City of LengwGod shall review ra-v wh - Readed the Land
Deyabpma
via- ��vprrr� ,
with the provisions nf the Comprehensive Plarl, inGluding but net lim#ed4o4h.--
and pruner uras '
Objective V1. To ensure that new development/redevelopment within the City's
Heritage Village Planning District he City fGresees that will create
an active and vital multi -modal city center physically and visually
creating connections between the transit oriented development of
the Transit Village the Historic District and Health Core.
Policy Sao The City shall prepare explore and incorporate state-of-the-art
planning concepts and development regulations to direct
development in and around the Heritage Village Planning District to
forward the vision of the comprehensive plan emphasizing
redevelopment mobility alternatives green rdesign, mixed-use_
development and economic vitality in a manner that will compliment
and support the SunRail Commuter Rail Station particularly for
those properties and land uses located within a one quarter mile
walk and a three mile bike ride of the station.
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SECTION 11
MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
Purpose and Overall Goal
The purpose of the Multi -Modal Transportation Element is in conjunction with the
complementary land use goals (in particular those that promote Smart Growth,
transit oriented and transit supportive design) established in the Future Land Use
Element, to provide the City's residents and visitors with mobility choice through
fe-r the creation and maintenance of an efficient and effective multi -modal
transportation c- GOat,��,on —stem throughout the city. ef - fJr o4 fi.tar-
vrnhility r�oorlc niithin thy_ Gity of I nn W-G
mvro�rrrc� -- rrr r - cv� �� u�ry
The City as a Transportation Concurrence Exception Area is required through
the following objectives and policies provide a framework to promote, support
and fund mobility within the City.of specific proposals and activities. Objectives
of the Multi -modal Transportation Element generally provide for the planning of
and measurable implementation of the City's desired roadway, pedestrian,
cyclist, transit and on -site circulation systems and which is coordinated and
compatible with the City's Future Land Use Plan. Policies represent the specific
position or course of action that the City will undertake to further each objective.
The following maps are adopted as part of the Longwood Comprehensive Plan.
Map T -10: Major Thoroughfares by Functional Classification (2025)
Map T -11: Roadway Jurisdictional and Maintenance Responsibility Map
(2025)
Map T -12: Major Thoroughfares by Number of Lanes (2025)
Map T -13: Future Peak Hour Peak Direction Levels of Service (LOS) on Major
Thoroughfares (2025)
Map T -14: Parking Facilities (2025)
Map T -15: Future Transit Facilities (2025)
Map T -16: Major Trip Generators and Attractors (2025)
Map T -17: Future Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities (2025)
Map T -18: Future Rail Lines, Terminals, and Intermodal Facilities (2025)
Map T -19: Future Designated Evacuation Routes (2025)
Map T -20: Longwood Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA)
Goal 1. To Bdevelop and maintain a city- wide fe6 - a4 multi -modal
transportation system that provides for and supports the
transportation needs of residents and visitors along with
providing serie-s. and enhancing the mobility choice Recce- -
ef the
it
y in a safe, efficient, cost - effective and aesthetically
pleasing manner.
CITY OF LONGWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN II -I
TRANSPORTATION
G GtWe-I. —.h� r— a.' solo
Mod }y - , stem to c��v�r�nr+ic +i yr iv nr�.crd_
ITGCI"l "��t®C�ZII,JC7ti�>
c�rnion+od nraluth
Obflective ie In order to ensure that the City's multi -modal transportation
systems are functioning at acceptable levels to
accommodate current needs and future growth, to establish
benchmarks and priorities geared toward the improvement of
mobility options and in which to direct available funding and
planning efforts the City shall establish level of service
standards for all modes of transportation.
Policy A. The City shall establish the Transportation Element as the
major policy reference in all decision - making relative to land
use issues, development approvals and roadway network
improvements. With regard to the potential local funding of
capacity related roadway improvements, the City shall use
the Transportation Element as a principal basis for the
programming of local revenues.
The City of Longwood hereby adopts the following peak hour
level of service standards for the roads listed below:
Roadway LOS
US 17/92 E
SR 434 E
C R 427 E
Dogtrack Road E
Longwood Hills Road E
Rangeline Road E
North Street E
Grant Street E
Church Avenue E
The adopted level of service standard for all otherwise
undesignated collector streets (i.e., Warren Ave., Wildmere
Ave.) shall be LOS "E ". The level of service standard for
local streets shall be LOS "E ".
Policy BC. The City shall generally rely upon readily available
information from Seminole County, FDOT, and City planning
efforts in order to measure and otherwise assess adherence
to the LOS standards for roadway operation. Th'
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TRANSPO RTATION
a ° s M,et4; d4°a8GF iM�t� I• �lirohtnr�r
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L3 0.52 apply—.
The City shall consider level of service calculations based on
more in -depth studies of roadway operation as these are
available, provided that such studies are prepared in a
professionally acceptable manner and, if necessary, are
subjected to independent review and confirmation. Such
studies may be performed by regional agencies, Seminole
County, the City and /or individual developers subject to the
stipulations herein.
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roads that fall below the adopted L OS standardd
determining whether to make improvements to City
roadways that fall below the adopted LOS the city shall
consider utilizing improvements to the multi -modal system as
a possible remedy. The City shall also coordinate with
Seminole County and Florida Department of Transportation
to request that when they are considering roadway
improvements that they also consider directing_
improvements to the multi -modal system instead of just
directing funds and energies solely toward auto oriented
projects.
6�olicy ��. Within two years of the effective date of this amendment to
the City's Comprehensive Plan and dependent on the
availability of funding from FDOT, MetroPlan and /or other
sources the City shall have prepared the necessary analysis
and plans to develop a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
to include the establishment of level of service goals for
Pedestrian and bicycle facilities and identify the protects
needed to achieve the identified LOS.
Policy D. The City shall coordinate with Seminole County and LYNX to
determine an acceptable level of service for bus services
within the City. The City will continue to encourage LYNX to
improve bus services within the City to ensure bus
transportation is available to service the commuter rail
CITY OF LONGWOOD ("OMPREHENSIVE PLAN II -
TRANSPORTATION
station, future transit supportive development along the
City's major corridors existing, proposed major trip
generators and attractors, and provide safe and convenient
public transit, and accommodation of the special needs of
the transportation disadvantaged.
Policy E. The City shall coordinate with Sunrail to ensure that City
plans along with those of new major development within the
city are taken into consideration as the level of service for
commuter rail are being established and revised.
Policy F. Prior the ar)nn4inn�nf flee City's mobility c4r� #ervr���rv�i�e�
116 - 3 . 3180, Prior to the adoption of a Mobility Fee
Impact Schedule new development that will have a-n
anything but a di minimus impact on any transportation
system-s within the City shall be required to provide an
analysis of those impacts along with a mitigation strategy to
mai iKe ,,,paGts includgiag but not be limited to developer -
funded bike, pedestrian, and transit improvements on and
off -site. The— threshG'd for #raRspertatio sys -M. nM t
shall he established in the l GRgWGG rlevelonme i t G
P ®lacy. The City will continue to implement parking and on -site traffic
circulation standards and requirements to govern roadway
access and the provision of safe and adequate on -site traffic
circulation, parking and pedestrian facilities. Such standards
will be maintained in the Longwood Development Code.
(amended by 0Fdjnanne 01_1 62)
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CFA AQA
P3 iisinro
® e Cit will mGniter 'tll le�{el C 8� -JiGe
travcal time nmc on -U ted by C ile County eaoh year
- cr��c� vvrrauo -- rJy- -v nn _
Wh en roadway is d e t erm ined b its
v- arTe-n d
�n u� t�
adopted level o f ne the o with t wth he
"°�^"}h�� crvxv�cn��'.` - �ill -- �{3'rcv�r�rc�nc
appro priate agen�s tG initiate s ie.rs t- deteffniae
transportation system improvements needed to ar__hiee e&__ a,
maintain the adnr�ted level of se-ire
®lice �9. As part of the capital programming and annual budgeting
process, the City shall continue to fund a coordinated
program of dirt street paving or stabilization, resurfacing
and /or reconstruction of local roadways. The city shall
CITY OF LONGWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN II -4
TRANSPORTATION
incorporate bicycle and pedestrian improvements in these
projects where practical.
�ollcy 1. The City shall require appropriate access management
standards and techniques for all new development and
redevelopment that increases trip generation by more than
20% for a site.
col °acv d. Through continued implementation of the Longwood
Development Code, the City shall not allow new or existing
unpaved streets to provide access to new subdivisions or
other land development projects. Developers shall be
required to provide paved roadway pedestrian and bicycle
improvements and access from their development's
exit/entrance streets to the closest suitable paved street
used for connection purposes. This policy shall not apply to
single - family home lots in subdivisions platted at the time of
adoption of this flan Amendment.
Policy K. The City shall require that all road and highway
improvements within the City must consider provisions for
transit and pedestrian /bicycle mobility including bike lanes,
minimum sidewalk widths, safe crosswalks, pedestrian scale
lighting and other bike and pedestrian friendly features.
�olicy �. Detention /retention facilities located within the City or County
ROW shall not be located at intersections or along
transportation corridors unless the City waives this
requirement based on a finding that the detention /retention
facility does not negatively impact bicycle and pedestrian
access to adjoining development or the negative impacts
have been adequately mitigated. as these e aGt as
rn nnontiviti
ft1Pe The- City shall nnnrdinate with innle Co unty and LYNX to
rJrlroca tho nrniicinn of offinir�nt trancit caniir based upG
�vigtinn �+nrl nrnnnoorl mninr trim nonor�tn rc_a 4 � ffrnc
'. 'Q'f L- C'dY�f� 0 R V e444efT�p'� � IT�TaT 7i l j I�r l a7" ,�' f
a&G9 @d atiO R. -6 .1 a cpe Gial Rare Of the t rran� °t �rivY
t
CITY OP LONGWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN II -5
TRANSPORTATION
Policy Ism. Applicants of development or redevelopment exceeding
20,000 square feet gross floor area shall coordinate with
LYNX regarding transit facilities necessary to serve that
development. The developer /property owner shall install any
improvements requested by LYNX unless otherwise waived
by the City.
Police �. The City shall seek to establish working relationships with
major local employment centers, specifically South Seminole
Hospital and the Florida Central Commerce Park, to explore
opportunities for alternative local transit connections to the
SunRail Commuter Rail station including enhanced
pedestrian and bicycle facilities, small - scale public /private
vehicular transportation modes, and the like. The City shall
take the lead in coordinating the provision of these services
with applicable governmental agencies where appropriate.
Policy O. Property annexed into the City limits shall become a part of
the city -wide TCEA.
Objective II. To ensure that the City of Longwood .... 11 0„,- - -4-;n an
conthwe improves mobility choices for it's residents
and visitors through the provision of public transit
options along with welly maintained pedestrian and
Bicycle. facilities, ::! a providing for the improvement
of these facilities through by and t ° w a
comprehensive approach to the planning for bicycles
and pedestrians and continue to implement the plan by
continuinge to increase the availability of sidewalks,
pedestrian paths, and /or bikeways through public and
private efforts.
Policy A. Per current Code requirements, the City shall continue to
require the construction of sidewalks and bicycle facilities in
conjunction with subdivision and non - residential site
development activities.
Policy B. As part of the annual budgeting process, the City shall
consider funding sidewalk, pedestrian ways and /or bikepaths
as funding becomes available The City shall also require
aGtiy � and support provisions for such facilities as
part of State and County road improvements.
Policy C. All new developments and redevelopment are required to
adhere to the Longwood Development Code requirements
CITY Or LONGWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN II -6
TRANSPORTATION
for land use, site, and building design promoting pedestrian,
bicycle, and transit modes w includia e: direct
pedestrian pathways from building entranceways to public
sidewalks and transit stops including pathways connecting
residential neighborhoods and other commercial properties
to those properties which are adjacent to major- roadways
building orientation towards public streets; transit easements
on private property; bicycle parking facilities; pedestrian
parking, lot and street lighting; reduction of internal
circulation conflicts between motorized and non- motorized
users: improved intersection design; provision for bus
shelters and pull -off locations; and streetscape design
compatible with pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities.
Policy ®. The City shall coordinate bicycle and pedestrian plans with
adjacent cities, Seminole County and MetroPlan Orlando
through its continued participation on the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee of MetroPlan Orlando.
Pollcv E. The City shall provide bicycle parking facilities at all City
properties frequently visited by the general public. The city
shall continue to include requirements for bicycle parking
facilities for all new development, redevelopment and
change in use according to standards provided in the
Longwood Development Code.
Policy P. The City shall request LYNX and FDO T to provide bicycle
rack or storage facilities on or within all buses and other
transit or rail vehicles serving Longwood as well as rail
stations and bus shelters.
Policy G. Within two years of the effective date of this amendment to
the City's Comprehensive plan dependent on the allocation
of funding from MetroPlan and /or FDOT, the City shall
complete a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan which will
document existing facilities and gaps, create a community
based bike and pedestrian system plan with the goal of
serving the majority of the residents and businesses in the
City with safe and efficient bicycle and pedestrian facilities,
development an optimum LOS for the City along with interim__
implementation goals, and develop a list of specific
infrastructure projects needed to implement the plan._
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan shall concentrate
on continuity and connectivity of pedestrian systems
throughout the entire City and focus on making
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improvements (as funds become available through Mobility
Impact Fees and other sources of funding), on projects
within a one quarter mile walk of the SunRail Commuter
station and LYNX bus stops along with bicycle facilities
within a three mile radius of the SunRail Commuter station
and LYNX Bus stops.
Poly H. The City will continue to monitor the status of funding for the
City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan on the MetroPlan
Orlando Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Committee Project
Prioritization list.
Police 1. The City will continue to coordinate with Seminole County on
the availability of potential funding for the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan and the availability of funding for any
improvements that will improve the City's bicycle and
pedestrian facilities.
Policy J. Upon completion of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
study, the City will adopt the proposed Level of Service
(LOS) standards into the Comprehensive Plan.
Objective Ill. The City shall continue formal coordination efforts with
Seminole County, MetroPlan Orlando, and the Florida
Department of Transportation to implement the City's
Multi-modal Transportation Element Plan. Such actions
shall include the forwarding of City correspondence and
support documentation, staff attendance of agency
meetings and passage of commission resolutions as
necessary.
Policy A. The City of Longwood supports the State and County
roadway improvements identified in the Orlando Urban Area
Transportation Study (OUATS) Financially Feasible Plan,
except for planned 6 -lane improvements to SR 434 and CR
427. The City shall forward the City's adopted Multi -modal
Transportation Element for inclusion in the OUATS Plan
Update.
Policy I. The City staff shall actively cooperate with the staffs of
adjacent jurisdictions, MetroPlan Orlando, State agencies
and Federal agencies to find other ways to accommodate
the projected transportation needs without sacrificing the
City's residential character.
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modal Rmd projects identified in the Multi-Modal
Transportation Element. protection may he through
preservati techniques, dedication, site design
requirements, or other methods consistent with the
timing of the proposed development or redevelopment
and consistent with the timing of the right -of -way needs.
(amended by OrdinanGe 91 1562)
Policy A. The City shall continue to use information from roadway
plans from the State and County in formulating building
location and setback requirements in the Longwood
Development Code. The City shall request that State and
County agencies consider the City's desired urban form
including location and setback requirements along with
mobility goals in formulating roadway plans.
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Policy B. Initiate discussion with the County and FDOT to limit or
constrain the number of lanes on collector and arterial
roadways within the city limits and focus regulations and
fiscal planning on alternatives to road widening.
Policy C. Coordinate with FDOT or Seminole County during any right -
of -way acquisition program to limit the number of lots or
parcels that are made non - conforming through the
acquisition process.
policy Q. Limit roadway improvement plans to not more than 4 -lanes
per facility and to utilize transportation system management
and intelligent transportation system improvements and
strategies instead of road- widening.
Policy E. Where it has been mutually agreed upon by the City and
FDOT and /or Seminole County, and only after an analysis of
alternative transportation options, to be paid by the funding
agency and prepared by an impartial licensed transportation
engineer with multi -modal credentials„ that road widening is
the only option, the resulting improvements must result in
improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities consistent with the
City's adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
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GOAL 111. To establish, implement and fund land use and
transportation strategies which support, serve and
enhance the multi -modal mobility needs of the City.
Objective I. The City of Longwood,, as. a Transportation Concurrency
Exception Area (TCEA) shall explore land use and funding
strategies to realize stated mobility goals.
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Policy A. The City will continue to work with Seminole County, FDOT,
and MetroPlan Orlando to promote, develop, and fund
mobility improvements within the City.
Pol Research the creation of, or participation in, a ride - sharing
program in Longwood and adjacent local governments.
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Objective 111. The City shall continue seek methods and sources to fund
new transportation improvements and programs, including_
multi -modal facilities.
Policy A. Impact Fees — The City shall continue to collect
transportation impact fees for Seminole County and
applicable Fair -Share fees for the City as prescribed in the
Concurrence Management article of the Longwood
Development Code for new construction.
Policy B. Mobility Fees - Within a time frame to be determined after
the effective date of this amendment to the City's
Comprehensive plan, the City shall evaluate and prepare a
Mobility Fee Schedule and methodology of determination to
include all multi -modal transportation impacts projected from
new construction and apply fees accordingly for the
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construction of identified necessary and desirable
improvements.
As part of the development approval process, projects may
be granted credit towards Mobility Fees and /or Impact Fees
for on -site and /or off-site improvements which are
determined to advance the mobility goals of the City.
Polio Tax Increment Financing — The City may utilize revenue
from tax increment finance districts to fund needed multi
modal transportation improvements within those districts.
Policy Q. State Funds for Improvements and Services — The City shall
support changes to state legislation that enable local and
regional governments to increase the revenue base for
transportation improvements and services, including transit
and pedestrian programs.
Pol Federal and State Funds — The City will coordinate with
federal and state transportation and transit agencies to
identifVpotential federal and state funds that may be
available for transportation improvements and programs
within the City of Longwood, 'including multi -modal systems
- and associated improvements.
Police F. Alternative Funding Sources to Supplement Transit Funds —
The City shall evaluate the feasibility of establishing special
assessment districts, impact :fees or other alternative
methods to fund ongoing, operating, management and
capital costs for transit serving the City of Longwood. Any
special City transit funding source is intended to augment
but not supplant funds provided b LYNX, Seminole County,
Orange County and other governments served by the same
sub - regional transit systems serving Longwood.
Policy G. Transportation Grants — the City shall coordinate with FDOT,
MetroPlan Orlando, Seminole County, LYNX, the Federal
Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to
identify federal and state transportation grant programs
which may be available to the City as a means to implement
and advance improvements or programs proposed in the
City's Multi -Modal Transportation Plan.
. Goal llle A eve- Promote maximum energy efficiency through
improved) mobility and transportation system design
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Objective 1. Support the expansion of the SunRa commuter rail
system, bus transportation, and bicycle and pedestrian
facilities and avoid transportation system improvements
that favor the use of single - occupancy vehicles as the
primary means of transportation.
Poi Support commuter rail through establishment of the SunRail
station and implementation of future land use categories that
allow mixed use and transit oriented design and
development.
Pol Encourage travel on the SunRail system.
Police The City working with the appropriate transportation provider
shall enhance connections and encourage ease of transfer
between the SunRail station and other transit modes by
supporting the expansion of public transportation including
additional bus routes and park- and -ride parking facilities.
Policy D. Develop a program for bicycle and pedestrian connections
from residential areas to commercial and institutional areas.
(See also Housing Policy II, E).
Policy E. Where a road link is found to be deficient according to level
of service methodology, the appropriate remedy to restore a
satisfactory level of service is one of the following options:
• Intersection improvements
• Signal timing changes
• Turning or auxiliary lanes,
• Access management
• Improvements in parallel corridors
• SunRail system installation
• Improvements in bus system routing
• Improvements in other modes of travel
• Transportation demand management such as
ridesharing, staggered work hours, or flex time
• Transportation system management strategies such as
computerized Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to
manage congestion through timing of traffic signals, High
Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) .lanes, or
• Other traffic engineering measures
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Policy F. The City shall atzemp to � c�e continue to request
that FDOT, MetroPlan Orlando, and the County tG use
m4n-ey funds targeted for road widening projects for
alternative mobility system projects related to the SunRail
station, additional bus routes, pedestrian access, bike
facilities and other transportation system management
improvements.
®llc�s �e In the event that the City is unsuccessful in implementing
Policy F above, the City will use any method available its
available legal powers to ensure that money is allocated and
used to construct safe pedestrian crossings on SR 434 and
CR 427 to provide links between the SunRail station and the
historic downtown district and between the SunRail station
and the portions of the City lying south of SR 434. Safe
crossings may include the use of median landings, narrower
lanes, timing on crosswalks, mid -block crossings, or other
similar techniques.
Pol To enhance pedestrian safety, the City will coordinate
planned roadway improvements with the appropriate
responsible jurisdiction or agency to consider the inclusion of
traffic calming devices such as chicanes and design
elements that improve bus stop locations.
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