19-2156 Amending LDC Article III, V, VI, IX, X, XII to Streamline and UpdateORDINANCE NO. 19-2156
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LONGWOOD
DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE III DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS, ARTICLE V
SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS, ARTICLE VI SIGNS, ARTICLE IX HARDSHIP RELIEF AND SPECIAL
EXCEPTIONS, ARTICLE X ADMINISTRATION, AND ARTICLE XII HERITAGE VILLAGE URBAN CODE
TO STREAMLINE AND UPDATE THE LONGWOOD DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2002, the City Commission of the City of Longwood enacted the
Longwood Development Code (Ordinance 02-1599), as was amended from time to time,
pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 163.3202, and Chapter 166.041, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 163.3174 (4) (c), Florida Statutes, requires the Land Planning Agency
to review proposed land development regulations, or amendments thereto, for consistency with
the adopted Plan, as may be amended; and
WHEREAS, the Land Planning Agency (LPA) held a public hearing on August 14, 2019 to
consider the amendment of the Longwood Development Code; made certain findings of fact
regarding said amendments, determined the proposed changes are consistent and
recommended the proposed ordinance be enacted by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to protect the character of residential and
commercial areas and preserve the value of the property throughout the City;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Longwood Development Code shall be Amended as follows (Words that are
A are deletions; words that are underlined are additions; Articles, Sections,
Subsections and Provisions not referenced in this ordinance are not modified):
ARTICLE III: DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS
3.2.0 Site Design Standards
Section 3.2.1.0
D. Setbacks and height requirements for accessory structures are as follows:
1. Accessory structures including, but not limited to, accessory dwelling units,
sheds, screen enclosures, dumpster enclosures, decks, patios, swimming pools,
hot tubs, and their associated deck/patio areas, attached canopies, condenser
units and pads may encroach into the side and rear setbacks and shall maintain
a distance from the property line of no less than seven feet (or three feet in
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MDR-15 and MDR-7). Where a property is located within a commercial or
industrial zoning district and is located adjacent to another commercial or
industrial parcel, the setback for an accessory structure may be reduced to 3
feet in instances where the seven foot requirement is deemed impractical by
the Community Development Director.
Section 3.2.3.D.
12. When a proposed commercial or industrial development is adjacent to a parcel with a
future land use of LDR or MDR, an eight -foot tall brick wall shall be erected along all
property lines where the two land uses meet. Stone or a material that duplicates the
quality and material of brick or stone, including stucco, split face block, and precast
concrete or synthetic walls, may also be used in lieu of brick. If the development
borders a lake or conservation area, those sides which front the lake or conservation
area shall not require a wall. If any property line of a proposed development abuts an
existing drainage or power easement where the construction of a wall is either
prohibited or deemed impractical, those sides abutting that property line shall not
require a wall. The Community Development Director may require an alternative
landscape buffer and/or fencing either inside or outside of the easement area to meet
the intent of the code. Where there is an office use proposed, the applicant may seek
a waiver to place a fence rather than a wall pursuant to LDC section 9.2.4(C)(3).
3.6.0 Mobility and Parking Requirements
Section 3.6.1.0 Parking Lot Design
1. Each parking lot shall meet design requirements of the City of Longwood in order to
provide appropriate access to a public street, maneuvering, and access aisles. All
access ways for a proposed development that do not meet City Code shall be
brought up to code and shall meet the streets and stormwater requirements for the
City. Where permits are required for resurfacing of parking lots, the parking lot shall
be striped, ADA compliant handicap spaces shall be provided, and the parking lot
shall otherwise be brought into compliance with this Code to the maximum extent
practicable.
17. Fleet vehicles are allowed on the same parcel as the principal business in the Infill
and Mixed -Use and Industrial land use districts; except withiR the Heritage Village.
In the Heritage Village, fleet parking will only be allowed in the Neighborhood Edge
with Workshop Overlay and the SR 434 Corridor. Fleet vehicle parking must be
located within improved, code compliant parking areas, when it can be shown that
there is adequate parking on the site to support the approved uses on the site along
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with the fleet vehicles. The fleet vehicle parking shall not be located within the front
yard of a parcel. Fleet vehicle parking shall be screened from adjoining uses by a
fence and a class A buffer yard. Where, as a result of lot configuration, fleet vehicle
storage is proposed adjacent to any right-of-way or where it is adjacent to any other
land use district other than Industrial, the fleet vehicle storage area shall be fenced
with an opaque fence, set back from the ROW or adjoining property line by at least
25 feet, and screened by a class C buffer yard.
Section 3.6.1.F Sidewalks and Pedestrian Connectivity
1. An internal pedestrian network shall be provided that is separate from the
vehicular network and does not require pedestrians to mix with vehicular traffic
except inside of a marked crosswalk in order to access buildings or other points of
interest on site. Sidewalks shall be constructed adjacent to the curb shall be a
minimum of six feet in width. If a buffer strip is provided between sidewalk and
back of curb, it shall be a minimum of 3 feet which may be reduced to no less than
two feet at the discretion of the City Engineer or a designee when a physical
constraint exists. Sidewalks FeqUiFed aS Pak of the inteFna' pedestrian ^^"•••^-'-
may be a minimum of four feet when physical constraints exist at the
discretion of the City Engineer or a designee provided that the sidewalks have
passing spaces of at least five feet by five feet at internals not exceeding two
hundred feet.
ARTICLE V: SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
Section 5.3.3.1) Fences
2. Fences shall not exceed eight feet in height in any side or rear yard. An eight foot
fence may be permitted in the front yard on the flag portion of a flag lot. Where a
lot abuts a neighboring property with an existing eight foot fence, the lot may also
have an eight foot fence along that property line.
ARTICLE VI: SIGN REGULATIONS
Section 6.1.4 Definitions
Direct Lighting: When the majority of the light spread of a fixture falls on a specific object
or area.
Indirect Lighting: When the light spread that lands outside of the direct scope and lights
objects other than those in the direct illumination spread.
Directional Sign: A sign providing direction or instruction and located entirely on the
property to which it pertains and does not advertise a business, such signs including,
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but not limited to; directions to restrooms; public telephones; walkways; parking lot
entrances; entrance or exit signs. A directional sign may identify the business by
including their name on a sign.
Window: An opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle that is fitted with glass or
other transparent material in a frame to admit light or air that is not covered by any
opaque material beyond allowable window signage or blocked by merchandise and which
allows people to see in or out.
Windfeather Sign: A sign of narrow vertical orientation comprised of a frame pole and/or
base which may be made of metal, plastic or any other substance, to which a vinyl, nylon,
canvas, polyester, or other type of fabric sign is attached.
6.2.0. - Prohibited signs.
6.2.2. Specifically. The following signs are expressly prohibited unless exempted by this Code
or expressly authorized by this Code:
CC. Signage or other opaque coverings of various materials, outside of allowable window
signage, that blocks visibility through a window. Windows may only be covered during
construction while an active building permit exists for the business.
Section 6.4.3.A, B and C (Tables)
Additional Standards
Projecting Signs
Section 6.8.2 Removal of Illegal and/or Unsafe Signs
A. Unlawful signs, other than those within the public right-of-way, shall be physically
removed by the city after giving ten days' notice, via certified mail, to the owner. The
eity Shall FetaiR SigRS S9 Femeyed feF seven days befWe disposal. QwneFS May Fe69
A Femeyal and StWage of sign plus any fines aAd�BF peRaltier, vlohieh may have aGC-FLI
B. All signs that are placed in the public right-of-way or on public land that are not placed
there in accordance with this Code shall be considered illegal signs and subject to
removal or caused to be removed immediately by the qualified designated city
representative. .
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C. If the qualified designated city representative shall find that any sign regulated under
these regulations is unsafe or unsecure, he shall give written notice to the permittee
thereof. If the permittee fails to remove, repair, or alter, the sign so as to comply with
the standards set forth in the City of Longwood Codes and/or the Florida Building Code,
and its amendments, within seven days after such notice, such sign may be removed
by the city and the cost assessed to the property owner of record.
D. If the qualified designated city representative shall find that any sign regulated under
these regulations is an imminent danger to the health or safety of the general public,
he upen the aPPF8VaI of the city FnaRageF, shall remove or cause the removal of the
sign or portion thereof that present the hazard. The eity shall FetaiR sign S^ "^".A_yPd
SigR Was ^d
ARTICLE IX: HARDSHIP RELIEF AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Section 9.3.4 Commission review.
The city commission shall hold a public hearing to consider all requests for special
exceptions to the Code. At least ten days prior to the hearing date, notice of the time
and place of such hearing shall be published in the official newspaper of the City of
Longwood. The applicant shall send written notice pursuant to the requirements for
mailed notice set forth in section 10.0.6.6.1 of the public heaFiR^ by eeFtified Mail
For special exceptions in the
Historic District, all property owners in the District shall be notified. Such notice shall
be given not less than ten days prior to the date set for the public hearing by posting
such notice, properly addressed and postage -paid to each owner of record as it appears
on the most recently approved tax roll. In addition the site shall be posted pursuant to
the requirements for site posting set forth in Section 10.0.6.B.3. The applicant is
responsible for all costs and fees associated with such notification.
ARTICLE X: ADMINISTRATION
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Section 10.0.6.13.1 Specific Types of Notice
When mailing of notices is required in this article, the notice shall be sent to the
applicant (where applicable), all property owners within 300 500 feet of any boundary
of the subject parcel as shown on the Seminole County Property Appraiser records, and
to the registered point of contact for any affected property owners' association
registered with the department. Where the property owners' association point of
contact is registered with the City, the notice shall also be sent to them by e-mail.
Notices shall be mailed by certified mail or proof of mailing, unless otherwise specified.
The notice shall be mailed not more than 30 days prior to the hearing and not less than
15 days prior to the hearing.
Section 10.2.2.G. Formal Review for Site Development Plans
1. Within five working days of receipt of a complete site development plan application,
the applicant shall provide notice by eeFti ed Mail eF PFeef of ^ ailiFi - to ^ e"
.+ti:rn frnmthe6.,Af the P eFty subject to the pFepe „a
deyelepmem plan pursuant to the requirements for mailed notice set forth in
section 10.0.6.13.1 ^f +"*, artorcl , and provide notice by e-mail to each city commissioner.
The notice shall inform the recipient that complete plans of the proposed development
may be viewed at the department. Each city commissioner may request formal review
of the site development plan by the city commission within 15 days of receiving notice.
In addition the site shall be posted pursuant to the requirements for site posting set
forth in Section 10.0.6.B.3.
Section 10.5.3. Public Hearings
C. Notice of intent to consider a development agreement shall be mailed teal! PF8pekry
pursuant to the
requirements for mailed notice set forth in section 10.0.6.13.1 approximately seven
days before the first public hearing. The day, time and place at which the second
hearing will be held, shall be announced at the first public hearing. In addition the
site shall be posted pursuant to the requirements for site posting set forth in Section
10.0.6.6.3.
Section 10.10.2.0 Submittals
Letters of approval or opposition from the adjacent property owners of record if applicable.
Section 10.14.2 Plats
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F. Building permits for the construction of residences shall not be issued until the final plat
has been approved by the city commission and recorded with Seminole County. A
building permit for up to four single family model homes or one townhome building in
a fee -simple ownership development to be used ^A "^ effiene may be issued prior to the
final plat recording.
G. Formal review for preliminary plats.
1. Within five working days of receipt of a complete preliminary plat application, the
applicant shall provide notice
pursuant to the requirements for mailed notice set forth in section 10.0.6.13.1 of this
article, and provide notice by e-mail to each city commissioner. The notice shall inform
the recipient that complete plans of the proposed development may be viewed at the
department. Each city commissioner may request formal review of the preliminary plat
by the city commission within 15 days of receiving notice.
Heritage Village Urban Code
Article 12.7.0 Administration
12.7.6 Special Exceptions
All requests for a Special Exception shall meet all requirements of and be processed
pursuant to Section 9.3.0 of the City of Longwood Land Development Code.
SECTION 2. CONFLICTS. If any ordinance or part thereof is in conflict herewith, this Ordinance
shall control to the extent of the conflict.
SECTION 3: CODIFICATION. Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be codified; that such sections may
be renumbered or relettered to accomplish the intent of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY. 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
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or circumstance is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect 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 6: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
LAND PLANNING AGENCY HEARING: August 14, 2019
FIRST READING: September 9, 2019
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: September 16, 2019
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 161h DAY OF September 2019
MATT MORGAN, MAYOR
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MICHELLE LONGO, CMC, FCRM, CITY CLERK
Appr as to orm and legality for the use and reliance of the City of Longwood, Florida, only.
DANIEL W. L06EYdTY ATTORNEY
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