22-2219 Amending LDC - multi-use, densities, density bonus system, consolidate Hertigage Village Urban Code, Historic Dist Code, admin procedures ORDINANCE NO. 22-2219
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LONGWOOD
DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS, ARTICLE II LAND USE DISTRICTS AND
OVERLAY DISTRICTS, ARTICLE III DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS, ARTICLE IV RESOURCE
PROTECTION 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, AND THE HISTORIC DISTRICT CODE BOOK, AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, UPDATING THE DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REFLECT
CHANGES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ESTABLISHING NEW STANDARDS FOR MULTI-
FAMILY USES AND DENSITIES, CREATING A DENSITY BONUS SYSTEM, CONSOLIDATING
DISTRICTS AND STANDARDS OF THE HERITAGE VILLAGE URBAN CODE AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
CODE BOOK, UPDATING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES; AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN 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 February 9, 2022 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;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the pending ordinance doctrine, upon the City Commission's
approval of this Ordinance at 1st reading, the City Commission directs staff not to accept or
process any new comprehensive plan future land use map amendments or development order
applications for developments proposing apartments, convenience stores with gas stations, or
car washes until such time as this Ordinance is adopted and becomes effective;
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 shown in Exhibit A (Words
Ordinance No.22-2219
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that are stricken out are deletions; words that are underlined are additions; Articles, Sections,
Subsections and Provisions not referenced in this ordinance are not modified):
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. Article XII Heritage Village Urban Code is to be removed as a standalone section, as
the relevant standards have been incorporated into the Longwood Development Code.
SECTION 5: 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
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: FEBRUARY 9, 2022
FIRST READING: March 7, 2022
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: April 18, 2022
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th DAY OF April 2022
CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA
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BRIAN D. SACKETT, ' OR
ATTEST:
MICHELLE LONGO, CMC, FCRM
CITY CLERK
Ordinance No.22-2219
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Approved as to form and legality for the use and reliance of the City of Longwood, Florida, only.
DANIEL W. LA jr, CI A ORNEY
Ordinance No.22-2219
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Exhibit A
Ordinance No.22-2219
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PART III -LONGWOOD DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1.0. General provisions.
The Longwood Development Code is established to provide for the orderly management of growth and
redevelopment within the City of Longwood.This development code shall be construed broadly to accomplish its
stated purposes and objectives.The regulations contained in this development code are designed to promote the
health,safety and general welfare of the public.The regulations are made with consideration to the character of
Longwood and each district or neighborhood of Longwood, its suitability for particular uses,conserving the value
of property, and encouraging the most appropriate use,development, and redevelopment throughout the city.
1.2.0. Short title.
This code shall be known as the"Longwood Development Code"and may be cited as the"Longwood DC" or
"LDC."
1.3.0. Authority.
The LDC is enacted pursuant to the requirements and authority of F.S. § 163.3202, and the general powers in
F.S. ch. 166, and Articles II and VIII of the Florida Constitution.
1.4.0. Applicability.
1.4.1. General applicability.The use of any parcel of land, any structure, or any combination thereof,within
the corporate limits of the City of Longwood shall be in conformance with the requirements of the LDC. No
development, building,or part thereof,shall hereafter be erected, constructed, moved,or altered, and no building
or land or part thereof,shall be used or reused except in conformity with the provisions of the LDC. Except as
specifically provided in the LDC the enlargement, alteration, conversion, reconstruction, major rehabilitation, or
relocation of any existing building or structure shall be in accordance with the standards and criteria of the LDC.
1.4.2. Exceptions.The following general conditions or circumstances are exempt from the provisions and
requirements of the LDC.
A. Projects for which a development order or permit has been lawfully issued and which has not expired
prior to the effective date of the LDC, and for which development activity has commenced and
continued in good faith,and in accord with all applicable development orders and permits.
B. Work by any electric utility or persons engaged in the distribution or transmission of gas,water,sewer,
or telecommunications for the purpose of inspecting, repairing, or renewing facilities on established
rights-of-way, any existing sewers, mains, pipes, cables, powerlines, poles, utility tunnels, or the like.
C. Work for the maintenance, renewal, improvement, or alteration of any structure, if the work affects
only the interior. It is not the intent of this provision to exempt a structure from complying with the
LDC upon change of use. It is not the intent of this provision to exempt a property from requirements
for a building permit.
1.4.3. Relationship to the comprehensive plan. This LDC is intended to implement the Longwood
Comprehensive Plan through the establishment of procedures for review of proposed development and
redevelopment,and through the adoption of standards and criteria for such development. Refer also to section
2.2.0 regarding the use of the future land use map in regulating use of property within the City of Longwood.
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the community development director.
1.4.5. Relationship to the Heritage Village Urban Code.The Heritage Village Urban Code includes specific
shall be the. sibility of the nity deve1 t d'
1.5.0 Purpose and intent.
It is the specific intent of the LDC to provide regulations for the following purposes.
A. Regulation of the division of land.
B. Efficient use of public facilities and services.
C. Regulation of the use of land and water to ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses.
D. Provision for the protection of natural resources and environmentally sensitive lands of the city,
including potable water wellfields,flood prone areas, protected habitats, and wetlands.
E. Regulation of signs.
F. Requirement for inspection and engineer certification in order to ensure that required improvements
meet city standards.
G. Establishment of procedures to ensure that the provisions of the Longwood Comprehensive Plan are
implemented.
H. Provision for the protection of historical and archeological resources within the city.
1.6.0. Rules of interpretation.
1.6.1. Generally.
A. In the administration of the LDC,where there is any conflict between text within the LDC and any
caption, illustration, or graphic presentation,the text shall control.
B. In the administration of the LDC,where there is any conflict between the specific provisions of the LDC
and specific provisions of the Longwood Comprehensive Plan,the Longwood Comprehensive Plan shall
control.
C. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary.The word "may" is permissive.
D. The word "person" includes an individual,a corporation,any incorporated association,or other similar
entity.
E. Words used in the present tense shall include the future.
F. Words used in the singular number shall include the plural and the singular, unless the context clearly
indicates to the contrary.
G. Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary,where a regulation involves two or more items,
conditions, or provisions connected by the words"and," "or,"or"either...or,"the meaning shall be
interpreted as follows.
1. "And" means that all connected items, conditions, and provisions shall apply.
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2. "Or" means that connected items, conditions,or provisions may apply singly or in any
combination.
3. "Either...or" indicates that the connected items,conditions, or provisions shall apply singly but
not in combination.
H. The word "includes"shall not limit a term to the specified examples, but is intended to extend its
meaning to other instances or circumstances of like kind or character.
I. All statements that refer to"section" mean sections of the LDC unless the statement clearly provides a
citation to another document.
1.6.2. Responsibility for interpretation. In the event that any question arises concerning the application of
regulations, performance standards, criteria,definitions, procedures,or any other provision of this LDC,the
community development director shall be responsible for interpretation.
1.6.3. Computation of time. The time within which an act shall be done shall be computed by working days
excluding the first and including the last day.Saturdays,Sundays, and legal holidays in the City of Longwood shall
be excluded from the computation.
1.6.4. Relationship of specific to general provisions. More specific provisions of this LDC shall be followed in
lieu of more general provisions.
1.7.0. Abrogation.
This LDC is not intended to repeal, abrogate or interfere with any existing easements, covenants, or deed
restrictions duly recorded in the public records of the county.
1.8.0. Severability.
If any section,subsection, paragraph,sentence, clause,or phrase of this LDC is for any reason held by any
court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid,the validity of the remaining portions
of this LDC shall continue in full force and effect.
1.9.0. Effective date.
These regulations shall be effective immediately upon passage.
1.10.0. Definitions.
The City of Longwood hereby incorporates by reference the definitions contained in F.A.C.91-5.003 and F.S. §
163.3164. Other words and terms used in this LDC shall be given their common and ordinary meaning, except
where the context clearly provides otherwise or where a specific definition is given within the text.The following
terms are defined for purposes of this LDC:
Abandonment. The use,structure,or sign is not used, occupied,or otherwise operating. Periods of active
remodeling during which the use is closed for repairs should not be considered in determining abandonment.
Abut means to physically touch or border upon,or to share a common property line.
Access easement. That portion of a lot or parcel used for ingress or egress to an abutting lot or parcel, and
shown on a recorded plan by declaration. In no case shall a street or right-of-way be construed to mean an
easement.
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Accessory use or structure. A use or structure on the same lot with, and of a nature customarily incidental
and subordinate to,the principal use or structure.
Active recreation. Recreational uses,areas, and activities oriented toward potential competition and
involving special equipment. Playgrounds,sports fields and courts,swimming pools, picnic areas and golf courses
are examples of active recreation uses.
Addition. Any construction that adds or enlarges the size of an existing building.Additions also include any
extension or increase in floor area,or height of building or structure. Examples of an addition are: porch,carport,
new room, roof configuration, etc.
Alley. As defined in F.S. § 177.031(1).
Alter or alteration. A change in the appearance of a building,structure,site or object,which is not otherwise
covered by the definition of demolition or any other change of which a permit is required pursuant to this part.
Aquifer. An underground formation,group or formations,or part of a formation that is permeable enough to
transmit,store or yield quantities of water.
Bar means any establishment which is devoted primarily to the retailing and on-premises consumption of
alcoholic beverages but may include small-scale on-site brewing(micro-brewing).Such establishments may also
serve meals and food as is customary for restaurants; however,this particular use shall be those establishments
where more than 50 percent of the gross revenue is derived from alcoholic beverage sales.
Base flood. The flood having a one percent chance of being equal or exceeded in any given year.
Bed and breakfast establishment. A house, or portion thereof,where short-term lodging rooms and meals
are provided.The owner or resident manager may live on the premises.
Bikeway means any road,street, path or way which in some manner is specifically designated as being open
to bicycle travel, regardless of whether the facility is designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or is to be shared
with other transportation modes.
Block means a group of lots existing within well-defined and fixed boundaries, usually being an area
surrounded by streets or other physical barriers.
Brewery. An establishment that is licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional
Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco to manufacture malt beverages.The establishment may
also include a tasting room and retail space to sell malt beverages produced on the premises along with related
retail items and food.
Buffer means the area reserved along the boundary of a parcel in which landscaping and/or walls,fences or
berms provide a separation for uses of differing type and intensity as well as providing an attractive boundary
between parcels.
Buffering means the use of any manmade or natural materials or open space in any fashion designed to limit
the effects of one land use upon adjoining land uses.
Building means any structure, either temporary or permanent, except a fence or as otherwise provided in
this definition, used or built for the enclosure or shelter of persons,vehicles,goods, merchandise,equipment,
materials or property generally.This definition shall include tents,dining cars,trailers, mobile homes,sheds,
garages, carports, animal kennels,storerooms,jails, barns or vehicles serving in any way the function of a building
as described herein.This definition shall not include individual doll houses, play houses, and animal or bird houses.
Building envelope means the outermost surfaces forming the complete enclosure of a building.
Building height means the vertical distance measured from the average elevation of the proposed finished
grade to the highest point of elevation of the building.
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Carwash means a facility for the cleaning and washing of motor vehicles including interior cleaning,
vacuuming,waxing and detailing, by means of self-service, automated mechanical equipment, manual labor or a
combination thereof.Any carwash dispensing gasoline or other motor vehicle fuels shall be considered an
automobile service station.
Church or other places of worship means any structure or site used primarily as a place of public or private
worship on a permanent basis by a recognized and established religious sect or denomination and registered as a
not-for-profit organization pursuant to Section 501(c)of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. For the purpose of
distance requirements specified in City Code or this Development Code, "church or other places of worship" or
similar wording shall mean a free-standing church.
Club or lodge means an establishment operated by a corporation or association of persons for social, literary,
political, educational,fraternal,or charitable purposes, registered as a not-for-profit organization pursuant to
Section 501(c)of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Commercial indoor recreation facilities and gyms. An indoor privately-owned facility,with or without seating
for spectators, and providing accommodations for a variety of individual,organized,or franchised sports, including
but not limited to basketball, ice hockey,wrestling,soccer,tennis,volleyball, racquetball,or handball.Such facility
may also provide other regular organized or franchised events, health and fitness club facilities,swimming pools.
Commercial outdoor recreation facilities. Privately-owned, predominantly participant uses conducted in open
or partially enclosed or screened facilities.Typical uses include driving ranges, paintball, miniature golf,swimming
pools,tennis courts, outdoor racquetball courts, motorized cart and motorcycle tracks,and motorized model
airplane flying facilities.
Community centers. "Community center" means land and/or building(s)owned by a public agency or private
nonprofit entity used for social, civic, educational, religious or recreational purposes,which serves mainly the
community where located; including but not limited to community halls and centers,senior citizen centers,teen
centers,youth clubs.
Community garden means an area of land managed and maintained by a community or subdivision to grow
and harvest food crops and non-food,ornamental crops,such as flowers. Community gardens may be divided into
separate plots for cultivation by one or more individuals,or may be farmed collectively by members of a group,
and may include common areas maintained and used by group members. Unlike parks and playgrounds,where
plantings are often ornamental and ecological,community gardens emphasize planting of vegetables and
agricultural crops.
Community residential home. As defined by F.S. §419.009(1)(a).
Contiguous. Land that abuts other land or lands that are separated only by streets,ways, pipelines, electric
power lines, conduits or rights-of-way,owned in fee or less than fee, by third parties.
Diameter at breast height(DBH)(tree). A measurement of the size of a tree equal to the diameter of its trunk
measured four and one-half foot above the adjacent natural grade.
Docks. Structures in and adjacent to the water used for mooring of vessels. Private docks are those which are
privately owned and are not for rent and have a maximum of two slips. Docks with three or more slips are
considered marinas.
Development or development project. Different than development activity as defined in 10.0.2,the use of
development or development proiect in context refers to a parcel or series of parcels under common ownership or
agreement.
Drip line. The outer perimeter of the crown of the plant.
Drive-in or drive-up restaurant. A building or portion thereof where food and/or beverages are sold in a form
ready for consumption and where a significant portion of the consumption takes place or is designed to take place
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outside the confines of the building.The building may include one or more service windows accessible directly
from a vehicle.
Dwelling unit. A building providing complete independent living facilities for one housekeeping unit including
a kitchen and permanent facilities for living, sleeping,eating, cooking,and sanitation.
Apartments.Attached dwelling units sharing common walls and located above or below other dwelling units
in a multi-story building containing at least three dwelling units.
Condominiums. That form of ownership of real property which is created pursuant to the provisions of F.S. ch.
718, and which is comprised of units that may be owned by one or more persons, and there is, appurtenant to
each unit, an individual share in common elements. Condominiums that have attached dwelling units sharing
common walls and located above or below other dwelling units in a multi-story building containing at least
three dwelling units are considered and will be treated as a multi-family residential or apartment use.
Duplex. A structure used for residential purposes and consisting of only two living units with a common wall.
Manufactured home. As defined in F.S. §320.01(2)(b).
Multifamily. A building or series of buildings that each contain three or more dwelling units the term includes
rental apartments,cooperative apartments, residential condominiums,townhouses,and the like.
Single-family. A single, unattached dwelling unit on a single lot of record.
Townhouse. An attached, privately owned dwelling unit which is a part of and adjacent to other similarly
owned dwelling units that are connected to but separated from one another by a common party wall having
no doors,windows,or other provisions for human passage or visibility and where no dwelling unit is located
on top of another dwelling unit. For the purposes of the Development Code,a unit meets the definition of a
townhouse by being connected to at least two other dwelling units without dwelling units above or below,
and thus the 3 units together are regulated as a multifamily structure.
Tiny home. A detached,single-family residential dwelling unit between 200 square feet and 900 square feet
set on a foundation that is the primary structure and meets all applicable Florida Building Code standards.
Easement. Any strip of land created by an individual,government agency, or utility provided for public or
private utilities, sanitation, or other specific uses having limitations,the title of which shall remain in the name of
the property owner,subject to the right of use designated in the reservation of the servitude. Public utility includes
any public or private utility,such as, but not limited to, storm drainage,sanitary sewers, electric power,water
service,gas service, or telephone line,whether underground or overhead.
Erosion. The wearing or washing away of soil (consolidated or unconsolidated material)by the action of wind
or water.
Façade. For the purposes of this Code,façade shall mean any face of a building.A facade facing a public or
private road is a primary facade.A façade not facing a road but containing a public entrance is a secondary facade.
All other facades such as those either not containing any entrances, or containing only service entrances, are
tertiary facades.
Family. One or more persons occupying a single dwelling unit; provided that such family shall not contain
over three persons unless all persons are related by law, blood, adoption,or marriage and are not immediate
kindred.
Family day care home. As defined in F.S. §402.302(7).
Fast food restaurant. An establishment with indoor and/or outdoor seating as provided for by the LDC where
the principal business is the sale of pre-prepared or rapidly prepared food directly to the customer in a ready-to-
consume state for consumption either within the restaurant building or off premises.
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Fence. A barrier erected to screen, protect, control animals, or mark boundary of any open area. Fences can
be made of wood, metal, concrete, or similar types of material,or planted matter.
Flag lot. A flag lot is defined as a lot with two distinct parts:
1. The flag,which is the only building site;and is located behind another lot;and
2. The pole,which connects the flag to the street; provides the only street frontage for the lot;and at any
point is less than the minimum lot width for the zone.
Fleet vehicles.Any motor vehicle a company owns or leases that is used in the normal business operations of
a company.Vehicles which are used in the normal business operation of a company, but are owned or leased by
company employees are not fleet vehicles.Vehicles that are considered "off-road" (e.g.,farm or construction
vehicles)or demonstration vehicles are not fleet vehicles.
Flood. A temporary rise in the level of any water body,watercourse,or wetland that results in the inundation
of areas not ordinarily covered by water.
Floodway.The portion of the floodplain district required to carry and discharge the waters of the 100-year
flood without increasing the water surface elevation at any point more than one foot above conditions as
demonstrated in a flood insurance study.
Floor area ratio(FAR). The total area of all floors of a building divided by the total site area.
Grade. The average finished ground level of the land immediately surrounding the building or structure.
Grocery store(large).A retail use larger than 20,000 square feet which provides goods and/or services
including food and non-food commodities,such as beverages, dairy, dry goods,fresh produce and other perishable
items,frozen foods, household products,and paper goods.A large grocery store may also include a pharmacy with
or without drive-thru and integrated or associated alcohol sales consistent with state law.
Ground cover. Natural mulch or low growing evergreen plants other than deciduous varieties installed to
form a continuous cover over the ground.
Hardship. For the purpose of variances to the floodplain management requirements of this Code and the
flood resistant construction requirements of the Florida Building Code,the exceptional hardship associated with
the land that would result from a failure to grant a requested variance. Conditions must be exceptional, unusual,
and peculiar to the property involved. Mere economic or financial hardship alone is not exceptional.
Inconvenience, aesthetic considerations, physical handicaps, personal preferences, or the disapproval of one's
neighbors likewise cannot, as a rule,qualify as an exceptional hardship.All of these concerns can be resolved
through other means without granting a variance,even if the alternative is more expensive, or requires the
property owner to build elsewhere or put the parcel to a different use than originally intended.
Home occupation.Any activity carried out for gain by a resident conducted as an accessory use in the
resident's dwelling.
Homeowner's association. As defined in F.S. §720.301(7).
Hospital. As defined in F.S. §395.002(13).
Hotel(motel). As establishment where lodging is provided for compensation other than in dwelling units.
Unless otherwise specified by district regulations, hotels may include restaurants, lounges,gift shops,and other
customary uses open to both occupants and others. For purposes of these regulations,the term hotel shall be
construed to include motel, motor court, motor inn,tourist court, motor lodge and similar facilities.
Impervious surface. A surface which has been compacted or covered with a layer of material so that it is
resistant to infiltration by water.The term includes streets, roofs,sidewalks, parking lots, swimming pools, or areas
covered by asphalt, brick,concrete, or other similar materials.
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Impervious surface ratio(ISR). The proportion of a development that is covered by an impervious surface. It
is determined by dividing the total area in impervious surface by the total site area.
Junkyard or salvage yard. Place, structure or lot where junk,waste,discarded,salvaged or similar materials
such as old metals, lumber,glass, paper, rags,cloth, bagging,cordage, barrels,containers,etc., are bought,
brought, sold, exchanged, baled, packed, disassembled,stored,or handled;including used lumber and building
material yards, house wrecking yards, heavy equipment wrecking yards and yards or places for the storage,sale or
handling of salvaged house wrecking steel materials and also including the dismantling or disassembling of used
motor vehicles, boats or trailers,or the storage,sale or dumping of dismantled, partially dismantled, obsolete, or
wrecked vehicles or their parts.
Kennel. An establishment for the keeping, breeding, boarding,or training of dogs, cats,or similar
domesticated pets. Domesticated pets shall not include livestock, poultry, exotic,or farm animals.
Lot. A parcel of land of sufficient size to meet minimum design requirements for use,coverage and area, and
to provide such yards and other open spaces are herein required. Lot includes tract or parcel and means the least
fractional part of subdivided lands having limited fixed boundaries, and an assigned number, letter, or other name
through which it may be identified.
Corner. A lot abutting upon two or more streets at a street intersection,or abutting upon two adjoining and
deflected lines of the same street.
Flag. A tract of land having insufficient lot width along a road or at a minimum setback line to meet code
requirements but with sufficient area to meet all lot requirements further back on the lot.
Double frontage. A lot having two nonadjoining property lines abutting upon a street or streets.
Interior. A lot other than a corner lot or a double frontage lot.
Reverse frontage. A double lot fronting on both a minor street and primary or collector street with access
only permitted to the minor street. Rear access to the primary or collector street shall be prohibited by
means of a nonaccess reservation strip or easement along the primary or collector street.
Manager. The chief administrative official as approved by the city commission;the city manager or designee.
Manufactured building. As defined in F.S. §320.01.
Marquee sign. Any sign attached to or hung from a marquee,canopy or awning, each of which shall be
defined as a covered structure projecting from and supported by a building.
Mean high water.The average height of the high water over a 19-year period. For shorter periods of
observation, it means the average height of water after corrections are applied to eliminate known variations and
to reduce the result to the equivalent of a mean 19-year value.The mean high water line along the shores of land
immediately bordering on navigable waters is recognized and declared to be the boundary between the foreshore
owned by the state in its sovereign capacity and upland subject to private ownership.
Mean high water line. The intersection of the tidal plane of mean high water with the shore.
Mean low water. The average height of the low waters over a 19-year period. For shorter periods of
observation, it means the average height of water after corrections are applied to eliminate known variations and
to reduce the result to the equivalent of a mean 19-year value.
Mean low water line. The intersection of the tidal plane of mean low water with the shore.
Mitigation. Any action taken to lessen the specified undesirable impacts of a proposed land use or land
disturbance activity, including those which would adversely affect the health or longevity of a natural feature, pose
a visual intrusion or conflict, or otherwise be deemed incompatible with surrounding properties.
Multiple-unit(or multi-tenant)centers. A commercial or mixed-use consisting of a parcel of property, or
parcel of contiguous properties, existing as a unified or coordinated project,with a building or buildings housing
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three or more occupants utilizing a common building entranceway or parking area, but separate from a strip
commercial center.
Neighborhood community facilities. Public or private facilities associated with and specifically serving a
subdivision or neighborhood including but not limited to clubhouses,swimming pools, boat docks,gardens, and
similar facilities.
Nonconforming use. A land or structure use that is inconsistent or does not conform to the regulations of the
land use district in which it is located.
Ornamental. A decorative object;especially a plant cultivated for its beauty rather than for use(in other
words, not necessarily a functional use such as buffering and shading as other portions of the Code require).
Pain management clinic. Pain management clinics shall be defined as described in F.S. §458.3265 or§
459.0137.
Passive recreation. Recreational uses,areas or activities oriented to noncompetitive activities that either
require no special equipment or are natural areas. Bicycle riding, hiking and bird watching are examples of passive
recreation activities.
Pawnshop.Any person whose business is to take or receive by way of pledge, pawn or exchange any goods,
wares or merchandise or article of personal property(except for car titles,deeds, cash,checks or other similar
commercial instruments and papers)of any kind as security for money loaned thereon.
Personal services. Establishments providing non-medical personal services including, but not limited to, dry
cleaning, laundromats, nail salons,tanning salons, locksmiths, pet grooming with no boarding,show repair shops,
tailors, but excluding medical marijuana dispensaries, massage therapy and tattoo parlors.
Pharmacy. A business or facility or component of a business or facility that is licensed under F.S. ch.465, and
where medicinal drugs are compounded,dispensed,stored, or sold or where prescriptions are filled or dispersed
(this does not include a physician dispensing medicinal drug samples). Such businesses or facilities may also engage
in the retail sale of non-prescription medicines, cosmetics and other retail items or may be part of a medical care
facility, and may be either the primary activity or an ancillary use.
Pill mill. Any doctor's office,clinic,or health care facility that routinely colludes in prescribing and dispensing
of controlled substances in violation of federal law or Florida Statutes and regulations, or any pain management
clinic,whatever its title, including but not limited to a "wellness center," "urgent care facility,"or"detox center,"
that fails to register with the State of Florida as required by F.S. §458.3265 or§459.0137.
Plant nursery. An establishment where flowers, shrubbery,vegetables,trees,and other horticultural and
floricultural products are grown, propagated, and/or sold.
Plat(subdivision plat). A map or delineated representation of the subdivision of lands, being a complete
exact presentation of the subdivision and other information and may include the terms"replat," "amended plat,"
or"revised plat."
Political sign.A sign authorized and paid for by a qualifying political campaign concerning candidacy for
public office or urging action on any ballot issue in a forthcoming public election, or pertaining to or advocating
political views or policies.
Principal structure. A building,which is the primary use of the lot on which the building is located.
Professional services. Business activities primarily provided by persons engaged in the practice of a
profession, or providing services to other persons. Professional services are typically provided in offices and do not
include retail or wholesale sales, industrial activity, repair,storage, or other business activities focused on products
rather than persons. Professional services may also include administrative offices for commercial or industrial
activities carried out in locations other than the site of the professional services.
Recreational vehicles. As defined in F.S. §320.01.
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Restrictive covenants. Agreements and restrictions placed on property, usually by deed,and filed in the office
of clerk of circuit court for subdivisions,townhouses,condominiums and the like.
Retention. The collection and storage of runoff without immediate surface discharge to surface waters.
Semi-pervious. A material that allows at least 40 percent absorption of water into the ground or plant
material,such as pervious pavers,gravel or green roofs.Also referred to as semi-permeable.
Setback. An area between the lot line and the setback line in which structures may not be erected unless
otherwise allowed in this Land Development Code.
Shade tree. Any self-supporting woody plant of a species that is well-shaped,well-balanced and well-foliated
which normally grows to a height of at least 25 feet and normally develops an average nature spread of crown
greater than 20 feet.
Shrub. A woody perennial plant differing from a perennial herb by its persistent and woody stems and from a
tree by its shorter stature and habit of branching from the base.
Sit-down restaurant. A retail food service establishment with table service and indoor and/or outdoor seating
and as provided for by the LDC in which the principal use is the preparation,cooking, consumption,and sale of
food and beverages.
Strip commercial center. Similar to a multiple-unit center,strip commercial centers are commercial uses
consisting of a property or contiguous properties existing as a unified or coordinated project with a building or
buildings housing three or more occupants.Strip commercial centers share a common parking area and are
typically designed as one-unit deep development aligned on major thoroughfares.
Structure. Anything constructed, installed,or portable,the use of which requires a location on,or the
attachment to,a parcel of land or the use of which requires the anchoring to submerged lands. It includes a
movable structure while it is located on land or water which can be used for housing, business, commercial,
agricultural, or office purposes either temporarily or permanently. "Structure"also includes roof overhangs, above-
ground equipment including A/C condensers and above-ground equipment, boat docks,floating boat docks,
fences, billboards,swimming pools, poles, pipelines,transmission lines,tracks,and advertising signs, but does not
include driveways or sidewalks.
Subdivision plat. See"Plat."
Surrounding neighborhood. A neighborhood is a contiguous area distinguished from other areas by common
characteristics of social interaction and personal communication.The area also shares common characteristics of
design and type of development(although it is not required that the neighborhood be entirely homogenous).A
neighborhood may be separated from other areas by such barriers as major roadways(arterials,freeways,or other
such major transportation corridors),water bodies,or natural features.A neighborhood may be a single
subdivision or several subdivisions that together form a contiguous area as described above.
Swale. A natural or manmade drainage pathway,which if manmade has a top width to depth ratio of the
cross section equal to or greater than six to one or side slopes, equal to or greater than three feet horizontal to
one foot vertical;and has a grade as flat as the topography and design conditions will allow;and contains
contiguous areas of standing or flowing water only following the occurrence of rainfall or flooding;and is planted
with vegetation suitable for soil stabilization;stormwater treatment,and nutrient uptake.
Tattoo parlor.An establishment whose principal business activity,either in terms of operation or as held out
to the public, is the practice of placing of designs, letters,figures,symbols, or other marks upon or under the skin
of any person.
Temporary use. A prospective use, intended for limited duration,to be located in a land use district not
permitting such use, and not continuing a nonconforming use or building.
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Traditional neighborhood development. This term refers to the design and layout of a neighborhood based
on features such as the following:orientation to pedestrian access, use of alleys, use of a grid street pattern, use of
small front yard setbacks, relatively narrow streets,on-street parking, sidewalks and within a ten-minute walk of a
neighborhood park, retail or service establishment. Not all features may be present.
Tree, canopy. A tree,either single stemmed or multi-stemmed (clump form)which typically has a height at
planting of at least 12 feet and, if single stemmed,a diameter of at least three inches(measured one foot above
grade)at the time of planting and is, of a species which at maturity,can be expected to reach a height of at least
35 feet.
Tree, understory. A tree,single stemmed or multi-stemmed (clump form)whose leaves would occupy the
intermediate level of a forest in a natural ecological situation.This type of tree is of a species that,at maturity, can
be expected to reach a height of at least 15 feet.
Vehicular use area. Either an area designed or used for off-street parking or an area used for loading
circulation,access,storage,display,or traverses or property by vehicles, boats or construction equipment.
Waterbody. Any natural or artificial pond, lake, reservoir,or other containment which ordinarily or
intermittently contains water and which has a discernible shoreline.
Watercourse. Any natural or artificial stream, creek,channel, ditch,canal,waterway,gully, ravine or wash in
which water flows in a definite direction,either continuously or intermittently and which has a definite channel,
bed or banks.
Wildlife habitat.A community of plants that provide food,water, cover, nesting, and foraging or feeding
conditions necessary to maintain populations of wildlife.
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.
Yard.The open unoccupied space on a building lot situated between the front, rear, or side walls of a
building and the nearest lot line.Yard may also mean setback or setback area.
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PART III-LONGWOOD DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE II. LAND USE DISTRICTS AND OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
ARTICLE II. LAND USE DISTRICTS AND OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
2.1.0. Generally.
2.1.1. Purpose. It is the purpose of this article to describe the uses of land that are allowable within the City of
Longwood. In order to accomplish this purpose all land within the city is divided into districts by the Longwood
Comprehensive Plan and the future land use map (FLUM) contained within that plan, and further by the adopted
zoning map. The allowable uses are described generally within the future land use element of the plan and more
specifically in section 2.2.0 of this development code.
2.1.2. Interpretation of district boundaries. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts shown
on the future land use map,the following rules shall apply.
A. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways, alleys, or other
public rights-of-way shall be construed to follow such centerlines. Where the street, highway, alley, or
right-of-way has been vacated through official action of the governing body, the boundary shall be
construed to follow the centerline of the vacated right-of-way.
B. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines, section lines, or tract lines, shall be
construed to follow such lines.
C. Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits lines shall be construed to follow such city
limits lines.
D. Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main
tracks.
E. Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shorelines, and in the
event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline; boundaries
indicated as approximately following the centerlines of canals, streams, or other bodies of water shall
be construed to follow such centerlines.
F. Boundaries indicated as parallel to features described in subsections A through E above shall be
construed as parallel to such features at the distance from the feature indicated on the FLUM. If a
distance is not indicated on the future land use map, the distance shall be determined by the scale of
the map.
G. Where features existing on the ground are different than those shown on the future land use map, or
where other uncertainty exists, the community development director shall render an interpretation on
the location of the boundary line in question.
2.2.0. Adoption of districts.
The City of Longwood is currently divided into zoning districts that are established under appropriate Future
Land Use categories in the Comprehensive Plan. that mirror the future land use map (FLUM) of the Longwood
Comprehensive Dlan.The city may adopt, modify, amend or create new districts consistent with the goals, policies
and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
2.2.1.Conservation(CON) Future Land Use
The following zoning districts are applicable under the Conservation Future Land Use:
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(a) Conservation (CON). The CON land use district is intended to protect environmentally sensitive areas as
identified in the conservation element of the Longwood Comprehensive Plan. Such environmentally
sensitive areas include wetlands, floodways and floodplains, unique wildlife habitats, and lakes or other
water bodies. Development shall be limited to outdoor active or passive recreation consistent with the
intent of the CON district, and shall allow one residential dwelling unit on a lot of record existing at the
time of the adoption of this development code.Them „, livi„g, „footage of l„ family
for a building permit after March 4, 2019. Single family dwelling units built in accordance with a valid
area requirement if the"substantial improvement"threshold of LDC 9.1.2 is triggered.
2.2.2. Low Density Residential(LDR) Future Land Use
The following zoning districts are applicable under the Low Density Residential Future Land Use:
(a) 2.2.2. Country Estates(CE).The CE district is designed to support higher-acre, lower-density single-family
residential development at densities up to 0.50 units per acre and to support equestrian activities as an
accessory use subject to supplemental standards in appropriate areas, particularly those areas that have
historically had such uses. Allowable uses include single-family detached homes and customary residential
accessory structures that are incidental to the principal single-family residential use or accessory
equestrian activities,including horse riding and boarding stables,horse riding facilities,storage containers
for manure and feed,and horse trailer parking. Other uses are allowable,as shown in section 2.3.0(table
of allowable uses), subject to the supplemental standards in section 5.4.0 (supplemental standards for
specific uses). The minimum lot size in this district is 2.0 acres. The minimum lot size for accessory
commercial equestrian boarding operations is 5.0 acres.
family dwelling units within the CE land use district shall be 900 square feet for any new dwelling unit
living area requirement if the"substantial improvement"threshold of LDC 9.1.2 is triggered.
(b) 2.2.1.Low density residential(LDR).The LDR land use district is designed for the predominant use of single-
family residential development at densities up to 4.0 units per acre.Allowable uses include single-family
detached homes, single-family cluster development, and customary residential accessory development
that is incidental to the principal residential use of the lot or parcel.Other uses are allowable,as shown in
section 2.3.0 (table of allowable uses), subject to the supplemental standards in section 5.4.0
(supplemental standards for specific uses). Specific eh schools parker houses of hi.
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buffering, site layout, access, hours of operation and consistency with traditional neighborhood design
with the surrounding uses.
the LDR land use district shall be 900 square feet for any new dwelling unit applying for a building permit
the"substantial improvement"threshold of LDC 9.1.2 is triggered.
2.2.3. Medium Density Residential(MDR) Future Land Use
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The following zoning districts are applicable under the Medium Density Residential Future Land Use:
(a) 2.2.3. Medium density residential(MDR-7). The MDR-7 land-use district is designed for higher intensity
single-family residential development on properties carrying a future land use of MDR.Densities up to and
including 7.0 units per acre are allowed in this district. Allowable uses include smaller-lot single-family
detached development, and customary residential accessory development that is incidental to the
principal residential use of the lot or parcel. Other uses are allowable, as shown in section 2.3.0(table of
allowable uses), subject to the supplemental standards in section 5.4.0 (supplemental standards for
specific uses). 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,
Subject to
meeting the Florida Building Code requirements,the minimum living ar a square footage of dwelling units
permit after March 4, 2019.
(b) 2 2 4. Medium density residential(MDR-15). The MDR-15 land use district is designed for all many types
of residential development up to a maximum of 15 dwelling units per acre.
this district is 10.0 dwelling units per acre {15 dwelling units per acre for mixed use projects under a
conditional use permit or planned development). Allowable uses include both smaller-lot single-family
{attached,detached,or cluster)development,duplex development,multifamily-townhouse development
in a variety of housing types, and customary residential accessory development that is incidental to the
principal residential use of the lot or parcel. Other uses are allowable, as shown in section 2.3.0(table of
allowable uses), subject to the supplemental standards in section 5.4.0 (supplemental standards for
specific uses).
mixed use, commercial and service uses intended to serve the needs of the adjacent neighborhoods,
essential utilities and densities up to 15 dwelling units an acre may be allowable, through a conditional
-.......yal subject to a d.ditional ..I.,...,I.,.•,.,..ent and design stan dards including but not limited to
neighborhood design standards as may be applied by the city commission to ensure a reduction of impact
Subject to meeting the Florida Building Code requirements,
2.2.4. Downtown Historic(DH) Future Land Use Category
The following zoning districts are applicable under the Downtown Historic(DH) Future Land Use:
(a) 2.2.10. Downtown histefic Neighborhood(014 DTN). The Downtown Neighborhood District is intended to
provide areas for commercial and residential uses in keeping with the character of the Historic District.
This district is intended to provide areas for in-character residential development that is supportive of the
overall goal of having a mix of commercial and residential uses in the Historic District. The DH land use
district intended to protect and enhance the character of the city's historic downtown.The DH land use is
subject to the standards of this Land Development Code and the Heritage Village Urban Code/Historic
(b) Downtown Storefront (DTS). The Downtown Storefront District is intended to provide areas for
commercial uses in the Historic District. This is district is intended to protect existing commercial areas
within the Historic District from residential development pressure,particularly along West Church Avenue,
West Bay Avenue,and the portion of East Church Avenue between the railroad tracks and Ronald Reagan
Boulevard.
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2.2.5.Commercial (COM) Future Land Use Category
The following zoning districts are applicable under the Downtown Historic(DH) Future Land Use:
(a) 2.2.5. Neighborhood commercial mixed-use(NCMU). The neighborhood commercial nixed--use district is
designed to serve adjacent neighborhoods in a manner consistent with the scale of those adjacent
neighborhoods, and in some cases acts as a buffer between more and less intense commercial
development or between major roads and residential development. Allowable uses include single use,
multi family residential(at any density betwee.. .�..,.,lIMg units per acre), neighborhood scale
office,medical,commercial,entertainment,government,civic,and recreational,all as further specified in
section 2.3.0 (table of allowable uses). In the ^ ghborheed al m ed a district uses-mey-be
combined on one lot or parcel and further may be combined within one building. Where uses arc mixed
units per acre, provided that the dwelling units arc placed on second or higher floors for structures
maximum intensity of the nonresidential portion of the development shall be as shown in article III.
for specific uses)or subject to conditional use permits.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.
(b) Gateway. The Gateway district shall be applied to major corridors near the Historic District and the
intersection of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and State Road 434. The intent of the Gateway District is to
extend some of the design intent of the Historic District onto SR 434 and act as a gateway or window to
the Historic District.
(c) General Commercial.The General Commercial district is intended to provide for a variety of retail use and
services in free-standing parcels or shopping centers along the City's major corridors to serve the
community's general commercial needs.
(d) 17-92. The 17-92 district is to provide for a variety of retail use and services in free-standing parcels or
shopping centers as well as allowing for auto-oriented uses on properties adjacent to U.S. Highway 17-92
that would not be as appropriate on other corridors in the City.
2.2.6.Station Core(STA) Future Land Use Category
The following zoning districts are applicable under the Station Core(STA) Future Land Use:
(a) Transit Village Neighborhood. The Transit Village Neighborhood (TVN) District is intended to provide an
area for higher-density residential and transit-supportive retail and lifestyle uses that will help promote a
cohesive district for residents to live, work, and play. The intent of the TVN District is to promote and
emphasize walkable development that is supportive of Historic District businesses and SunRail ridership.
(b) Station Workshop. The Station Workshop (SW) District is intended to allow for new transit-supportive
development while also protecting and preserving successful, historically industrial areas.
2.2.7. Infill and Mixed-Use(IMU) Future Land Use Category
The following zoning districts are applicable under the Infill and Mixed-Use(IMU) Future Land Use:
(a) 2.2.6. Infill and mixed use. The infill and mixed use (IMU) district shall be applied to the major corridors,
and gateways where higher density development may be deemed desirable to facilitate horizontal or
vertical mixed-use projects, or support retail and restaurant development in a particular corridor, and
does not need to be adjacent to other properties carrying the same zoning. and areas surrounding the
commuter rail station. It is the purpose of the IMU to promote eater mixture of, s district wide i
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institutional, civic, cultural, light industrial and governmental uses. Parcels ^ ether the '"'^ or '"^"
either♦he IN-D or I"^I I land .,for the entire.. ect
2.2.8. Industrial(IND) Future Land Use Category
The following zoning districts are applicable under the Industrial (IND) Future Land Use:
2.2.15. Light Industrial(L-IND). The Light Industrial district is intended to ensure the city's industrial core is
protected and preserved and to provide a location for light and clean industrial uses that have historically been
located adjacent to residential areas in the City, or can be made compatible with residential uses through proper
screening and buffering through this Development Code.Allowable uses include general office,government services,
warehousing and distribution centers, manufacturing, and specified commercial, storage, artist and artisan studios,
cottage industries,other uses as further specified in section 2.3.0(table of allowable uses).
2.2.16. Industrial Core (IND). The IND land use district is intended to ensure the city's industrial core is
protected and preserved and to provide a location for light and clean industrial uses. Limited additional uses that
are supportive of and ancillary to industrial development are also allowed. Allowable uses include general office,
government services, warehousing and distribution centers, manufacturing, and specified commercial, storage,
artist and artisan studios, cottage industries, and limited residential use when subordinate to and compatible with
the industrial use all as further specified in section 2.3.0(table of allowable uses).Certain specified uses may also be
subject to the supplemental standards in section 5.4.0 (supplemental standards for specific uses). Parcels i^ either
the IND or IMU categories that arc adjacent to a property in either the IND or IMU categories and are aggregated
2.2.9. Public/Institutional(P/I) Future Land Use Category
The following zoning districts are applicable under the Public/Institutional (P/I) Future Land Use:
2.2.17.Public/institutional(P/I).The P/I land use district is designed to provide a location for civic,educational,
governmental, cultural, and specified recreational uses, all as further specified in section 2.3.0 (table of allowable
uses). Certain uses may also be subject to the supplemental standards in section 5.4.0(supplemental standards for
specific uses).
2.3.0. Allowable uses.
2.3.1. Table of allowable uses. The following uses are allowable, subject to the standards, regulations, and
criteria of this Code and the Longwood Comprehensive Plan, and ^R y be further restricted by the planning districts
in the Longwood Design Guidebook. All uses, unless exempted specifically or by supplemental standards or
definition, must be contained within a principal structure. A principal structure may not be a tent, trailer, canopy,
shed,tent,or similar structure.The use table is intended to apply to new development or changes of use that create
impacts that are not supported by the site:
A=allowable, subject to the standards, regulations and criteria of this Code, including relevant parenthetical
references in the table of allowable uses.
It-allowable only adjacent to U.S. Hwy 17 92.
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S = allowable, subject to the standards, regulations, and criteria of this Code and supplemental standards of
section 5.4.0, pertaining to the specific use. Where a use is subject to sup additional use-
specific standards,the specific relevant section is included in parentheses.
C=subject to a Conditional Use Permit
PD=subject to planned development approval
MX=allowed as mixed-use development,subject to planned development approval
* =Uses allowed only as an accessory use
o=Allowed only in multi-unit centers
■ -Prohibited on properties adjacent to CR 127 south of SR 434
-Prohibited on properties adjacent to SR 434 and CR 427
• - Prohibited on properties adjacent to CR 427 south of SR 434 (except as developed with superior
architectural design which exceeds standard LDC requirements as well as superior streetscaping and
landscaping}
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2.3.2. Location of public facilities. Nothing in this section shall preclude necessary City of Longwood or other
government facilities that provide essential services and serve direct needs of residents of the City of Longwood
from locating within any future land use designation when such activity satisfies established criteria of the
Comprehensive Plan and the city's Land Development Code.
2.3.3.Accessory residential use in industrial Residential uses.Residential uses are limited to 40 percent of the
square footage of the industrial use. No single family residential uses arc allowed. Uses in this category shall not
have access from local or residential streets.
(a) Apartments, Single-Use. In the Infill and Mixed-Use Districts, apartments are only allowed as a
Planned Development. Single-use apartments are an allowable use in the Station Workshop and
Transit Village Neighborhood districts.
(b) Apartments, Mixed-Use Development.
(1) A mixed-use development for the purposes of this section is defined as a development
where the project creates, in addition to any number higher than 5 apartment dwelling
units, a net of 20,000 SF or more (10,000 SF or more for the Neighborhood Commercial
district) of new commercial space, restricted to retail, restaurant, personal services,
office,hotel,bake shops,theaters,and concert and event venues.Additional uses may be
allowed by the City Commission through a Planned Development.
(2) If residential uses are approved for development,a condition of the Development Order
(or Development Agreement for the PD)will be that no use or occupancy of the residential
portion of the development is permitted without completion of the commercial portion
of the development. Thus,no Certificate(s)of Occupancy will be issued for the residential
portion of a development unless and until the issuance of a Certificate(s) of Occupancy
for the commercial portion occurs.
(3) Apartments totaling 5 units or fewer in a given development are allowed as an accessory
use to a project with a non-residential first floor in a single vertical mixed-use building in
districts where apartments are allowed in a mixed-use development.
ll Apartments in Downtown Storefront(DTS)district.Apartments are only allowed in the Downtown
Storefront district as an accessory to, and on the second or third floors of, a building with a
commercial first floor.A condition of the Development Order for any such mixed-use building will
be that the Certificate of Occupancy will only be issued once the commercial portion is inspected
and approved.
(d) Apartments in Industrial Core district. In the Industrial Core district, apartments are allowed only
as an accessory use that is subordinate to and compatible with a new development in the industrial
district, and only as a Planned Development. Residential uses are limited to 40% of the square
footage of the industrial use. If residential uses are approved for development, a condition of the
Development Agreement for the PD will be that no use or occupancy of the residential portion of
the development is permitted without completion of the commercial portion of the development.
Thus, no Certificate(s) of Occupancy will be issued for the residential portion of a development
unless and until the issuance of a Certificate(s)of Occupancy for the commercial portion occurs.
2.3.4. Single-Family Residential and Townhouses(3 or more attached units)in certain districts.
(a) In the Neighborhood Commercial, General Commercial, 17-92, and Infill and Mixed-Use Districts,
single-family residential and townhouse development is allowed as part of a mixed-use Planned
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Development.When adjacent to a residential use,the residential uses shall be directed to the rear
of the subject property, or to any areas of the subject property that abut existing single-family
development, and shall be designed to buffer the existing residential from and provide an
appropriate downward transition from the commercial use to the residential use. A mixed-use
development for the purposes of this section is defined as a development where the project
creates a net of 20,000 SF or more(10,000 SF or more for the Neighborhood Commercial district)
of new commercial space, restricted to retail, restaurant, personal services, office, hotel, bake
shops, theaters, and concert and event venues, or other appropriate uses allowed by the City
Commission through a Planned Development. If residential uses are approved for development, a
condition of the Development Agreement for the PD will be that no use or occupancy of the
residential portion of the development is permitted without completion of the commercial portion
of the development. Thus, no Certificate(s)of Occupancy will be issued for the residential portion
of a development unless and until the issuance of a Certificate(s)of Occupancy for the commercial
portion occurs.
2.3.4. Uses not listed. For uses that are not listed, the community development director may approve similar
uses based upon an evaluation of projected impacts in terms of parking, trip generation, environmental impact,
impact on city facilities, consistency with Comprehensive Plan and Development Code standards, and/or other
pertinent factors.The community development director may condition such approval in order to mitigate such use's
impact on city facilities and ensure compatibility with adjacent properties and consistency with the Comprehensive
Plan and Development Code standards. Uses that are not listed in this table and are not determined to be similar in
impact are considered prohibited in the City of Longwood.
2.3.5. Duplexes. Duplexes are allowed only when the proposed lot is an existing lot of record. A lot split that
adjusts a property line for the purposes of a duplex may be allowed, however no other subdivision shall be allowed
for the purposes of duplexes.
n n nvc.iay districts
FLUM.The purpose of the historic overlay district is to ensure that rehabilitation rather than demolition of historic
structures is carried out, unless there are no economic or reasonable alternatives to demolition.The purpose of the
historic overlay district is also to ensure that all public and private development and redevelopment within the
reference and incorporated herein.
(Ord. No. 10 1929, § 1,9 27 2010)
2.4.3. Heritage village district. The Heritage Village Urban Code is adopted as Article XII of this Land
Development Code and adopted by reference as a standalone document.
to promote the development of high quality, pedestrian oriented, mixed use areas, consisting of retail, office,
residential, governmental, hospitality uses, along with conscientiously designed open space(s). It is intended that
these districts will be a primary focus of community activity. Standards for the opportunity node overlay zones are
found in LDC 3.11.0.
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PART III -LONGWOOD DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE III. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS
ARTICLE III. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS
3.1.0. Generally.
3.1.1. Purpose. The purpose of this article is to provide development design standards applicable to both
public and private development activity within the City of Longwood.
3.1.2. Principles of development design. Development design shall first take into account the protection of
natural resources as prescribed in this LDC.All development shall be designed to avoid unnecessary impervious
surface cover;to provide adequate access to lots and sites;and to ensure appropriate site design.All engineering
plans submitted pursuant to the requirements of this article shall be signed and sealed by a registered professional
civil engineer or architect.
3.1.3.Applicability within existing neighborhoods. Where standards are provided that require new
development to be consistent or compatible with an existing subdivision or existing neighborhood,the greatest
weight shall be given to development within the city limits of the City of Longwood.This means that,while a study
area that defines an "existing neighborhood"or"surrounding neighborhood" may include territory that is both
within and without the corporate limits of Longwood,determinations of consistency and compatibility shall be
based on the development patterns and other required features,as they exist within the corporate limits of
Longwood. Refer to the definition of"surrounding neighborhood" in article I,which also applies to the term
"existing neighborhood"or"neighborhood."
3.1.4.Applicability within land use districts and overlay districts.The design standards described for a land
use district shall apply to all development within that district.
^Flay el st•iet the^ erlay.district standards shall take^ edence. In addition to standards for all development
within a land use district,supplemental standards are provided for specified individual uses.These supplemental
standards are described in article V.Where conflict arises between standards for the land use district and a
specified use,the stricter standard shall apply.
(Ord. No. 14-2049,§ 1,4-20-2015)
3.1.5.Applicability of design standards. The design standards contained in this Longwood Development Code
and the City of Longwood Manual of Standards(for the design, construction and maintenance of water and
wastewater systems), and the public works design standards(for city streets,stormwater systems,subdivision and
site development)shall be utilized for all development within the City of Longwood.
tside of the heritage village,
(Ord. No.07-1828, § 1,5-21-2007;Ord. No. 12-1992, § 1,9-4-2012;Ord. No. 14-2049, § 1,4-20-2015)
conform to the standards of the Heritage Village Urban Code.The Heritage Village Redevelopment Strategy shall
described in the Heritage Village Urban Code,the standard established by the Development Code shall apply.
(Ord. No. 12-1992, § 1,9-4-2012)
Longwood,Florida,Code of Ordinances Created: 2021-07-01 11:42:51 [EST]
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3.2.0. Site design standards.
3.2.1.A. Table of Dimensional Standards.
A35=Setbacks applied to buildings above 35' in height
A35R=Setbacks applied to buildings above 35' in height and adjacent to a property in single-family
residential use
NR=Non-residential building height, including multi-story apartment and condominium buildings.
R= Residential building height, including single-family homes and townhouses.
SF=Single family detached and duplex units
ME=Multi-family, including apartment units and townhouse units
Setbacks
Zoning Category Residential Front Side Rear Maximum Non- Maximum Minimum Dwelling Unit
Maximum (Feet) (Feet) (Feet) Impervious Residential Total Size
Density (Minimum or Minimum Minimum Surface Maximum Building
(Units/acre) Range) Ratio Floor Area Height
Per Lot
Ratio
A A A A A A Per Lot NR R SF MF
35 35 35 35 35 35
R R R
Residential Categories
Conservation 1.0 10 - - 7 : : 20 - - 5% NA 35 35 900 SF -
Country 0.25 20 - - 7 : : 15 - - 55% .25 35 35 900 SF -
Estates(CE)
Low Density 4.0 ▪ 20 - - 7 15 - - 55% .25 35 35 900 SF -
Residential
(LDR)* _
Medium 7.0 • 15 - - 5 - : 15 - - 65% .25 35 35 200 SF -
Density
Residential
(MDR-7) _
Medium 10.0 10 - - 5 : : 10 - - 70% .50 35 35 200 SF 650 SF
Density Max.with Tiny
Residential Home
Communities
(MDR-15) 15.0
Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Categories
17-92 10.0 15 30 30 10 20 25 10 20 25 80% 1.0 45 35 900 SF 650 SF
Downtown 6.0 15 - - 5 - - 5 - 75% .75 35 35 900 SF
Neighborhood —
(DTN) 25 _ _ _ _
DTN Non- 15 10 15 75% .75 35 35
Residential
25
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Setbacks
Zoning Category Residential Front Side Rear Maximum Non- Maximum Minimum Dwelling Unit
Maximum (Feet) j .t (Feet) Impervious Residential Total Size
Density (Minimum or Minimum Minimum Surface Maximum Bitking
(Units/acre) Range) Ratio Floor Area Height
Per Lot
Ratio
A A A A A A Per Lot NR R SF MF
35 35 35 35 35 35
R R R
Downtown 6.0 15 10 : : 15 75% .75 35 35 900 SF 650 SF
Storefront —
(DTS) 25
Gateway(GW) 10.0 15 25 50 10 25 50 20 25 50 80% 1.0 35 35 -
General 10.0 15 25 50 10 25 50 20 25 50 80% 1.0 45 35 900 SF 650 SF
Commercial
(GC)
Infill and 15.0 15 25 50 10 25 50 20 25 50 80% 1.0 50 35 900 SF 650 SF
Mixed-Use
(IMU)
Neighborhood 7.0 15 25 50 10 25 50 20 25 50 75% .75 40 35 900 SF
Commercial
(NC)
Transit Village 15.0 0 10 15 5 10 15 5 15 20 80% 1.0 50 35 900 SF 650 SF
Neighborhood -
(TV N) 10 10
Station 15.0 15 - - 10 - - 20 - - 80% 1.0 35 35 900 SF 650 SF
Workshop
(SW)
Industrial and Public/Institutional
Light Industrial 10.0 15 25 50 10 25 50 20 25 50 70% 10 35 - -
(L-IND)
Industrial 10.0 15 25 50 10 25 50 20 25 50 80% 1.0 45 45 - 650 SF
Core(IND) _
Public 0 15 25 50 10 25 50 20 25 50 75% .75 45 - -
/Institutional
(P/I)
3.2.1.8. Density and Intensity for Infill and Mixed Use Properties.
Density and Intensity for Infill and Mixed Use Properties
l,
Within%mile of Train Station and within 34 mile of the intersection of SR 434 and SR 427
Commercial/Office*** Res al
UP TO 3.5 FAR MIN: 10 DU/ACRE (Only when adjacent to SR 434 or CR 427.
When in IMU and not adjacent to one of those roads, there is
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District (Heritage Village} Transit Village Neighborhood District (Heritage Village}
Minimum: 0.50 FAR MIN: 15 DU/ACRE
MAX: 50 DU/ACRE
X mile to the East and West of 17 92 and X mile to the North and South of Dog Track Road
Com mercial/Office Res,�. ial
UP TO 2.25 FAR MIN: 7 DU/ACRE (Only when adjacent to SR 17 92 and Dog
Track Rd. When in IMU and not adjacent to one of those
roads, there is no minimum density requirement.)
MAX: 35 DU/ACRE
;4 mile to the East and West of CR 427
Commercial/Office Residential
UP TO 1.5 FAR MIN: 7 DU/ACRE (Only when adjacent to CR 427. When in
IMU and not adjacent CR 427, there is no minimum density
requirement.)
MAX: 25 DU/ACRE
X mile to the North and South of SR 434
Commercial/Office Residential
UP TO 2.25 FAR MIN: 7 DU/ACRE (Only when adjacent to SR 131. When in
IMU and not adjacent to one of those roads, there is no
minimum density requirement.)
MAX: 35 DU/ACRE
3.2.1.C. Setbacks for the Longwood Design Guidebook Districts are established as follows:
Overlay District Front(Feet} Side(Feet) R ar(Feet) Building Height
Artisan Village • 20' min. for • 10' min.for • 20' min.for •60'
Island Lake Park parcels fronting SR buildings up to 35' buildings up to 35'
District 434 • 20' min.for -50' min. for
I_engweec# • 10' min for all buildings up to 35' buildings above 35'
Boulevard-Bast other parcels and adjacent to -75' min. for
Southern Longwood residential buildings above 35'
District - 50' min.for and adjacent to
West End District buildings above 35' residential
• 75' min.for
buildings above 35'
and adjacent to
residential
• 10' min • 10' min.for • 20' min. for - 50'
District buildings up to 35' buildings up to 35'
Lyman District • 20' min.for • 50' min. for
buildings up to 35' buildings above 35'
and adjacent to • 75' min. for
residential buildings above 35'
• 50' min.for and adjacent to
buildings above 35' residential
• 75' min.for
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buildings above 35'
residential
East End District • 20' min. • 10' min.for • 10' min.for •80 feet
buildings up to 35' • buildings up to 35'
25'min.for • 25' min.for
buildings above 35' buildings above 35'
•50' min.for • 50' min.for
-fef ' 100' min.for
and-adjacent-to and adjacent to
residential residential
For the purposes of this section, residential means any property that has a future land use of LDR or MDR,or is
r„Iential n erties will be c sidered adjacent for then of-, plying setbacks
A. Application of setbacks.Setbacks
and redevelopment shall be established by the I n ed Development Code and the Heritage
Village-Ur-ban-Cede applied as follows:
1. Setbacks are measured from the vertical plane of the structure.
2. Eaves and overhangs are allowed to encroach into the setbacks by no more than two feet.
3. For zero lot line developments with multi-family buildings, including townhome subdivisions,
setbacks shall be measured from the outer edges of the multi-family building without regard to
the individual lots created.
4. For the purposes of this section, "residential" means any property that has a future land use of
LDR or MDR, CON and in single-family residential use,or is part of a legally conforming single-
family residential or townhouse subdivision. Properties separated by a right-of-way of 60'or
less from residential properties will be considered adiacent for the purpose of applying
setbacks.
5. Where residential subdivisions dedicate five percent or more of the site area to usable open
space,the required side setback may be reduced to five feet in LDR and three feet in MDR-7
and MDR-15 to accommodate the open space.
B. Where buffers required under LDC 3.5.2 exceed the setback requirements stated herein,the applicable
setback shall equal the width of the buffers.
C. Any development reviewed as a planned development pursuant to section 10.4.0 of this Land
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three feet in instances where the seven foot requirement is deemed impractical by the Community
Development Director.
E. Setbacks may be reduced to zero feet for liner buildings or multi-unit structures including
condominiums that are otherwise allowable. In these situations,the setbacks will be evaluated from
the external walls of the structure,and the building will be required to meet primary structure setbacks
as applicable. In zoning categories under the Downtown Historic and Station Core land uses,front
setbacks may be reduced to 0'to bring the building up to a sidewalk meeting appropriate streetscape
standards for walkability,and where otherwise consistent with neighborhood characteristics.
F. A current survey, prepared by a surveyor, licensed in the State of Florida,should be submitted for all
applications proposing construction,showing all setbacks(front,sides and rear);showing all existing
structures on the property,if any and proposed additions or structures,all being fully dimensioned.
However, a scaled, proportioned,accurate representation of a survey may be accepted for minor
residential construction projects(i.e.,fences,sheds,or utility buildings, but not accessory dwelling
units).
G. °eser-vedHeight limits and exceptions. Exceptions to the height limit are as follows:
1. The height limit can be exceeded by up to five feet for incidental structures such as stairwells and
up to two feet for architectural features.
2. The total amount for all incidental structures that exceed the height limit shall be no more than
five percent of the square footage of roof area and shall be located to the center of the roof area
and/or hidden from street level view to the maximum extent practicable pursuant to LDC
3.2.3(D)(6).
3. Architectural features can only exceed the height limit over 25 percent of the length of the
building.
Plan.
1. Projects that meet the minimum standards of the Longwood Development Code arc allowed 80
must demonstrate that the project exceeds the standards of the Comprehensive Plan,
design,defined as significantly exceeding code minimums to accomplish one or all of the
..tern yiding a horizontal o .mica- m of uses within the p ect
3. Projects requesting special exceptions or waivers to the right of way standards,street sections,
block size requirements,or requirement for liner buildings with parking garages in the Heritage
Village Urban Code shall not be eligible to exceed the 80 percent maximum.
4-. A single-use, infill residential subdivision of 5 units or less in the MDR category
shall be calculated at the highest allowable density for the category.
Reserved. Minimum dwelling unit size.The minimum living area square footage of single-family
dwelling units or townhouses shall be as specified in LDC 3.2.1(A)for any new dwelling unit applying for
a building permit after March 4, 2019.Single-family dwelling or townhouse units built in accordance
with a valid building permit issued prior to March 4, 2019 that are non-conforming to the aforesaid
minimum living area square footage requirement shall not be required to come into compliance with
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such minimum living area requirement if the"substantial improvement"threshold of LDC 9.1.2 is
triggered.
J. Calculation of density.The calculation of density for projects shall be as follows:
(1) Net developable area. The net developable area shall be based on the calculation of the total
area of the parcel or the total area of contiguous parcels under common ownership and
submitted for approval under a single development plan, including retention/detention areas,
existing ponds, lakes and streams,wetlands,future public rights-of-way, parkland dedication,
circulation, recreation facilities,etc., but excluding land in existing public rights-of-way, and any
parcels with no allowable density.
(2) Calculation. The total amount of units allowed is calculated by multiplying the allowable units per
acre for the parcel by the amount in acres of net developable area.When calculating allowed
density for any given site in the City,the net developable area is multiplied by the allowed
density per acre that applies to the zone where the site is located.The result is the maximum
number of units that may occupy that site. For the purposes of this calculation,fractional values
shall be rounded to the nearest whole number(0.5 and above, round up; below 0.5, round
down).All development must be consistent with the standards of the Longwood Development
Code.
3.2.2. Lot design standards.
A. Lot area standards.There shall be no minimum lot area, provided that all of the following
requirements are met.Tiny home communities and zero lot line developments,such as townhome
subdivisions,are exempt from the lot area requirements where the use is allowable and the overall
development is consistent with setbacks, buffering, impervious surface, and other requirements.
1. For residential land use districts, lot area shall be consistent with the maximum density of the
area.Should cluster development be proposed, appropriate and adequate open space shall be
set aside either through dedication to a public agency or homeowners'association,or through a
recorded conservation easement.The purpose of the open space set aside is to ensure that the
gross density is maintained where smaller lot sizes are proposed in order to achieve cluster
development. (Appropriate and adequate open space means the amount of open, undeveloped
land necessary to maintain the required gross density and to meet any minimum open space
requirements set by the Longwood Comprehensive Plan or this development code.Such open
space shall be considered appropriate and adequate if it is contiguous rather than in scattered,
small portions of the overall development.)
2. For all land use districts, lot area shall be sufficient and adequate to accommodate all site design
standards and requirements(such as, but not limited to parking, landscaping, buffers,and
stormwater retention areas).
3. For all land use districts, lot area shall be consistent with the density for the land use district and
compatible with the predominant lot area of the surrounding neighborhood.
a. Where larger lot areas are proposed,the proposed lot area shall not be greater than 150
percent of the average of lots in surrounding neighborhood.
b. Where smaller lots are proposed,the proposed lot area shall not be less than 70 percent of
the average lots that are in the surrounding neighborhood.
4. In the Historic District,the minimum lot area shall be 4,000 SF.
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B. Lot dimension standards.There shall be no minimum lot width or lot depth,provided that the following
requirements are met.
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1. Tiny home communities and zero lot line developments,such as townhome subdivisions, are
exempt from the lot dimension requirements where the use is allowable and the overall
development is otherwise consistent with setbacks, buffering, impervious surface,and other
requirements.
2. Lot width and lot depth shall be sufficient and adequate to accommodate all site design
standards and requirements(such as, but not limited to, parking,access drives, landscaping,
buffers,setbacks,and stormwater retention).
3. Lot width and depth shall be consistent and compatible with the predominant configuration of
lots in the surrounding neighborhood.
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a. Where large lot widths or lot depths are proposed,the proposed dimensions shall not be
greater than 150 percent of the average dimensions of lots in the surrounding
neighborhood.
b. Where smaller lot widths or lot depths are proposed,the dimension shall not be less than
70 percent of the average dimensions of lots in the surrounding neighborhood.
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3.2.3. Design standards for non-residential, ifarily apartment. townhouse, historic, and mixed—use
properties developments in the City of Longwood.
A. Purpose. It is the intent of the City of Longwood to en-hafic-e-pfeperty establish development standards
for properties in the city.The specific objectives are enhancement of the
visual appearance of development;enhancement of landscape and streetscape; reduction of visual
distraction through uniform design for buildings and signs; reduce the apparent size of buildings and
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create visual interest;provision of design standards to achieve a traditional urban character over time;
protection of adjacent residential land uses;and protection of property values.
B. Applicability. The standards of section 3.2.3 apply to all new nonresidential, apartment,townhouse,
historic district,mu4tifarfilly, and mixed-use development and redevelopment.Property within the
Heritage Village Urban Code,the Heritage Village Urban Code shall prevail.
C. Alternative building design.To provide flexibility in building design,an applicant may request submit an
alternative building design to the Community Development Director for consideration.The alternative
design will be considered where projects the building meets some or all of the following criteria:
1. The design meets the intent, if not the letter, of the design standards set forth in this section.
2. A façade or facades are located in such a manner that the architectural standard is impractical,
not feasible,or wholly screened from view by other buildings or other permanent features.
3. A variety of other building elements or design techniques,additional screening or landscaping or
other site design features are used to mitigate the difference between the standards of this
section and the proposed design.
4. The design standards of this section are incompatible with a proposed land use or inappropriate
for the location, particularly for areas in the Industrial (IND) land use where the project does not
face an arterial or Florida Central Parkway.
D. Design standards for non-residential, apartments, townhouse,and mixed-use properties.
1. The following materials shall be used as finish materials for buildings.
a. Concrete masonry with stucco.
b. Wood, painted, natural,or stained.
c. Brick.
d. "Hardie-plank"or similar siding.
e. Decorative block.
f. Stone.
g. Vinyl siding.
h. Seamed metal paneling, defined as decorative,vertical metal panels with seams, is only
allowed in the following situations:
(1) In the form of seamed metal awnings to maintain consistency with metal roofs.
(2) As an accent material representing no more than 25 percent of the total square
footage of the primary facade in all districts, however, in no circumstance shall
seamed metal make up more than 75 percent of the total square footage of any
architectural element(i.e. parapet wall)except as allowed in subsection (4)
below.
(3) For properties with frontage on 17-92,seamed metal is allowed on no more
than 25 percent of the total square footage of any facade, and seamed metal
may be used for the entirety of an architectural feature such as a parapet wall.
(4) For properties in the Industrial (IND) District,façades other than the primary
façade may utilize seamed metal paneling as a building material on the
secondary or tertiary façade when that facade is not
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visible from any properties in residential use or any public right-of-way,
including SunRail.
Corrugated metal paneling, defined as sheet metal that has been rolled into a parallel wave
pattern for stiffness and rigidity,or seamed metal paneling is only allowed as a building or accent
material when not visible from any properties in residential use or any public right-of-way,
including SunRail.
i. Architectural insulated metal wall panels
j. EIFS(Exterior insulation and finishing system)
The community development director may, at h11-is/-11eF their discretion,accept other appropriate
finish materials consistent with existing neighborhood
characteristics.
2. The following features and materials shall not be used on building facades:
a. Large, blank, unarticulated walls.Articulation shall be achieved through the use of
windows,awnings, or similar features(see subsection (D)(7)).
b. Metal exterior finish unless consistent with the Longwood Design Guidebook or subsection
(D)(1),and except metal awnings as part of an approved color scheme or aluminum siding
as part of an approved color scheme.
c. Plastic siding and/or plastic laminates other than vinyl siding.
d. Unpainted concrete block or plain concrete walls.
e. Reflective glass or reflective finishes except as trim or accent.
f. Plywood.
g. Corrugated fiberglass.
h. Square box-like buildings without articulation of windows or doors.
i. Brightly colored glazed tile.
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3. Building colors, including roofs, must be approved by the community development department
and must meet the following criteria:
a. A maximum of five colors may be used on the exterior of any building, excluding the color
of unpainted natural stone or roof material. Color selections must be complementary.
b. High-intensity primary colors,electric, neon,fluorescent,and metallic colors,and black
shall not be utilized as a body color.These colors may only be utilized as part of a corporate
color scheme and in this instance, only as a replacement for either the trim or accent(not
body)color, and only up to 20 percent of the total square footage of any one building
façade.
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d. Non-shingle roofs and metal awnings shall be consistent with the color selection criteria in
subsection (b)and shall not be high-intensity primary colors, electric, neon,or fluorescent.
Roof color selections shall be complementary.Shingle roofs shall have a neutral finish.
4. Primary entrances shall be prominently located and shall be covered, recessed, or treated with
an architectural feature in such a way that weather protection is provided.
5. Multiple-unit centers that abut sidewalks are required to provide shelter and shade to
pedestrians and articulation to the façade by means of arcades,colonnades, awnings,shade
trees and/or balconies along no less than 80 percent of the primary façade.
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1. Buildings located within ten feet from the front property line with ground floor storefronts
shall have transparent storefront windows that cover a minimum of 50 percent of the wall
area.
2. Windows may only be covered by temporary materials such as paper or boards during
active, permitted construction activities, or to secure a vacant building.
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6. Roofs should be peaked or pitched,such as gable, hip,or barrel vaulted. Rooftop equipment shall
be screened from view by architectural features. Flat roofs may be allowed with the following
articulation:
a. Flat roofs shall be screened with parapets on all sides of the building. Parapets shall be a
minimum of two feet in height.All parapets shall feature an articulated cornice line, and
shall include a cap element to define upper edge of the building.
b. Long, unbroken, monotonous, horizontal rooflines are prohibited. No parapet shall run
unbroken for more than 75 feet and shall vary by height or other treatment.
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7. Facades shall have a traditional base, middle,and top delineated through a change in material,
texture,color, and traditional expression lines_a-ld Architectural elements and variation shall not
be restricted to the primary facade.All sides of a building shall display a balanced level of quality
and architectural interest, in accordance with sound and generally accepted development and
architectural practices and principles.The following minimum number of architectural elements
are required and must be applied consistently,thoroughly,and in an architecturally compatible
manner across the facade:
a. Primary facade:Three(3) elements
b. Secondary facade:Two(2)elements
c. Rear facade:One(1) element
d. Rear facade visible from a right-of-way or residential property, but not fronting a right-
of-way:two(2) elements
e. If the building is placed in a corner of two(2)rights-of-way,an additional corner
element is required.
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Architectural elements.
a. Solid color fabric, metal,or glass canopies/awnings providing shade to pedestrian ways
and/or to accent doors and windows
b. Porticos or porte-cocheres integrated with the building's massing and style
c. A prominent architectural element,such as increased building height or massing,a cupola,
a turret(this element is required when a building terminates at a "T" intersection or is
located on the corner of two rights-of-way)
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d. Colonnades or arcades
e. Cornice,a minimum of two feet in height with 12-inch projection
f. Peaked or curved roof forms
g. Arches with a minimum 12-inch recess depth
h. Curved walls
i. Columns
j. Doors and windows
k. Architectural features of like quality and aesthetics
7. Non-residential projects shall incorporate signage areas into the architectural design of the
building at the planning phase,to ensure that signage will be consistent with the architecture of
the building and not placed as an afterthought.
8. Buildings with a footprint of 20,000 square feet or more may be allowed, provided that such
buildings either have windows and doors facing the street, or have smaller buildings with doors
and windows facing the street to "wrap around"the larger building.
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0. Any walls visible from the public right of way shall be decorative,in a style,material,color,and
standards can be found in section 5.3.3 of this LOC.
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10. Light posts and fixtures shall be of a style and type consistent with the architecture of the
development. Poles shall have grooves,textured finish,or variations in width throughout the
length of the pole. Building and pole fixtures shall have shielding to reflect the light down
towards the ground and avoid shining light towards the sky or other properties and shall match
the style of the pole.The total height of light poles shall not exceed 25 feet.
11. Dumpsters shall be enclosed on three sides by a masonry wall consistent with the color and
design of the development of a height sufficient to entirely screen the dumpster from view. If
additional dumpsters are added following the initial development process,these dumpsters must
also comply with the standards of this section. Where a new site development plan,site
construction permit,or change of use permit is required,any existing or proposed dumpsters are
required to be enclosed pursuant to this section.Where a site construction permit or change of
use permit is required for an individual tenant that is part of a multi-unit center,the individual
tenant shall not responsible for enclosing a common dumpster.
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
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including stucco,split face block,and precast concrete or synthetic walls, may also be used in lieu
of bra
a. Where a proposed development is separated from areas with a future land use of LDR or
MDR or currently in single family use by a right of way that is 60 feet wide or less,a wall is
an existing opaque vegetative area in the buffer area to the maximum extent practicable,
or by providing a perimeter landscape Buffer F.
b. All utilities, loading areas,or other functions with the potential to impact neighboring
residential properties shall be oriented away from the residential areas to the maximum
extent practicable.The building may be designed to have a second primary frontage,where
the building is designed to hide these functions from view of the residential property.
c. If the development borders a lake or conservation area,those sides which front the lake or
conservation area shall not require a wall.
d. 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).
13. All new multifamily developments shall be separated from adjacent conforming single family
residential properties by an eight foot tall brick wall.Stone or a material that duplicates the
synthetic walls, may also be used in lieu of brick.
a. Where a proposed development is separated from areas with a future land use of LDR or
MDR or currently in single family use by a right of way that is 60 feet wide or less, a wall is
not required, but the development shall be required to screen that area to minimize
impacts on the existing residential development.This shall be accomplished by maintaining
an existing opaque vegetative area in the buffer area to the maximum extent practicable,
or by providing a perimeter landscape Buffer F.
b. All utilities, loading areas,or other functions with the potential to impact neighboring
residential properties shall be oriented away from the residential areas to the maximum
extent practicable.The building may be designed to have a second primary frontage, where
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c. If the development borders a lake or conservation area,those sides which front the lake or
d. 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).
14. Utility apparatus,such as pumps,valve boxes,switching boxes, backflow devices, but not
including telephone or utility poles, placed above ground shall be fully screened by landscaping of
a sufficient height at planting to hide the apparatus from view.All utilities, loading areas, or other
functions with the potential to impact neighboring residential properties shall be oriented away
from the residential areas to the maximum extent practicable.The building may be designed to
have a second primary frontage,where the building is designed to hide these functions from view
of the residential property.
15. Structured parking/parking garages. Where structured parking is provided either as part of a
building or as a standalone garage,the building shall meet the design standards for a primary
structure including exterior materials to the maximum extent practicable.
16. Townhouse developments. Individual dwelling units shall be distinguished from one another
through the use of variations in façade depth and design treatments. Primary façades shall have
variation in both the horizontal and vertical planes.Windows and doors shall be articulated.
E. Design standards for Historic District properties.
1. Architectural design and materials shall be applied as follows:
a. New commercial and mixed-use construction. New construction in the Historic District
shall select from one of the four accepted styles in the Historic District and follow the
relevant standards of this section, as well as the standards related to the specific styles
in the Historic District Addendum.
b. New single-family construction. New single-family construction shall meet the
architectural standards detailed in this section.Single-family homes do not have to
strictly follow any of the four accepted styles in the Historic District, but the design shall
be generally consistent with and draw cues from those styles.
c. Supporting structures. Rehabilitation or improvements to supporting structures shall
take their architectural stylistic cues from one of the representative architectural styles
recognized within the Longwood Historic District as appropriate with the original design,
but otherwise shall be designed to make the building more consistent with the
architecture,form, massing, and other characteristics of neighboring properties.
d. Contributing structures.Contributing structures in the Historic District shall have an
additional level of review including the four treatment approaches of The Secretary of
the Interior's Standards for the treatment of Historic Properties.
e. The Community Development Director may consider substitutions for the materials and
applications below with a justification provided by the applicant, including examples of
existing structures in the Historic District that are in good order and demonstrate
desirable characteristics common to the District.
2. General principles.The following principles shall act as guidance for the Community Development
Director and other staff in the consideration of interpretations,waiver and special exception
requests, and other relevant decisions.
a. Proposals shall take their architectural stylistic cues from the representative
architectural styles recognized within the Longwood Historic District.
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b. The rehabilitated existing or the new building shall contribute to the character of the
District by respecting the location,design, materials and the other character defining
elements of the existing contributing buildings without copying them outright.
c. The new building shall be seen as a product of its own time while being a good neighbor
by enhancing the character, respecting the context and emulating those elements of the
existing district that give it its charm and enduring value.
d. The architectural style, mass and scale of a building shall respect neighboring structures.
Scale is relative to both location and to building use.
e. The amount, location and elaborateness of facade elements such as bays,windows,
doors,storefronts, details,and ornamentation in new or rehabilitated supporting
structures shall be considered in light of the existing contributing structure examples.
3. Access.
a. Each residential unit shall be accessed directly from the street.
b. Entrances shall be in full view and oriented towards the street as shall the principal face
of the building.
c. Garages and parking shall be accessed through an alley,or side(not frontage)street. In
mid-block locations without existing alleys,access shall be from the frontage street by a
driveway of not more than 12' in width.
d. Garages shall not be located in front of the primary structure.
4. Facade Materials and Applications.
a. Wood or cementitious clapboard or ship-lapped siding with a minimum 3-1/2"-8"
exposure.Wood, cellular PVC or cementitious elements must be painted or stained.
b. No aluminum,vinyl or other metal siding products shall be allowed.
c. Wood or cementitious shingle with 5"-8"exposure.
d. Clapboard and Board and Batten Finished walls shall have minimum 3-1/2"trim at
corners and openings.
e. Brick selected from the city's master list-laid in a common bond pattern.
f. Brick mortar joints-Joints are be struck as a fl ush with rodding joint and shall not be
more than 3/8"wide.
Mortar for brick and stone masonry shall be tinted to complement brick and stone
material.
h. Stucco finish for the body of the structure shall be allowed with the Craftsman-
Bungalow Style only and shall be a blown stucco finish.
Chimneys shall extend to the ground.
L Masonry wall shall have a projecting water table to grade.
k. Undercroft of decks and porches less than five feet above grade shall be enclosed by
wood lattice or louvers.
Foundation walls, piers and chimneys shall\to be brick or finished with blown stucco.
3. Exterior Elements.
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a. Buildings shall have a covered porch on the street facade, open or screened, a minimum
of seven feet in depth, measured from the building wall to the outside edge of the
column.The porch shall extend a minimum of 40 percent of the street facade of a
building. Porches shall be oriented to both the front and side streets on a corner lot.
Screened and open porches may encroach seven feet within the front facade setback.
b. Porch openings shall have a vertical proportion.
c. Gutters and downspouts shall be painted with the exception of galvanized gutters and
downspouts for the Florida Vernacular style or copper gutters and downspouts that are
intended to weather.
d. Awnings shall be canvas.
e. Piers shall be brick, stone or stucco, and those elements shall match other instances on
the principal building. Piers visible from the civic realm shall be no less than 16"x16".
f. Arches shall be no less than 8" in depth.
Wood,cellular PVC, metal or cementitious vents shall be square or vertical in
orientation and shall be painted.Triangular vents shall be acceptable for gable ends
where architecturally appropriate.
h. Wood composite, cellular PVC or fiberglass columns of classical proportion shall be
acceptable. Round columns or squares plasters shall be Tuscan or Doric orders.
Cantilevered balconies of metal,wood and concrete shall be supported by brackets.
L Exterior hardware and lighting shall be of non-plated metal (no bright finishes).
Galvanized exterior hardware and lighting may be used.Spotlights attached to building
walls or roof eaves shall not shine towards the right of way or adjacent neighbors.
Accent lighting shall be directed towards architecture or landscape.
4. Windows, Doors, and Shutters.
a. Windows of painted wood,aluminum clad or vinyl clad shall be acceptable.
b. Wood or masonry sills shall protect enough for drip kerfs.
c. Masonry walls shall have lintels or lack arches above all openings.
d. Windows shall have a rectangular sash with square or vertical orientation and a simple
muntin pattern, i.e. 2 over 1, 1 over 1, 3 over 1.
e. Multiple windows in the same opening shall be separated by a minimum 4 inch mullion.
f. Divided light window mullions and muntins shall create panes of square or vertical
orientation.
1i Windows on the second story shall not be taller or greater than the windows on the
first.
h. Doors shall be painted or stained wood,fi berglass or aluminum clad.
Wood, polymer or cementitious shutters are acceptable.Operable shutters shall be
sized to match their openings.Shutters configurations shall be consistent with the
architectural style and shall include louvered,flat panel or board and batten designs.
Each residential unit shall be accessed directly from the street.
5. Roof Materials and Colors.
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a. Metal standing seam or 5-V crimp, 24 gauge or heavier.A metal roof is the preferred
material in the District.
b. Concrete tile,slate or wood shake where architecturally appropriate.Reference Historic
District Addendum.
c. Dimensioned "architectural grade"five tab shingle on new construction where
architecturally appropriate.Reference Historic District Addendum.
d. Principal roof:symmetrical gable, hip slope 5:12-12:12.
e. Ancillary roofs: porches,shed, hip or gable with min.slope 2:12.
f. Flat roofs are permitted as a habitable deck enclosed by balustrade or parapet.
Dormers to be a minimum of two feet from side walls.
6. Sidewalks, aprons, and curbs.
a. Concrete for all sidewalks,curbs and driveway aprons shall have integral color Mesa
Beige(C-12) L.M.Scofield Company or functionally similar.
3.2.4. Design standards for residential infill development and townhouse developments in the Heritage
Village.
A. Applicability.
The standards of this section shall apply to residential parcels in the City of Longwood which are
designated for infill development, and to townhouse developments within the boundaries of the
Heritage Village area. Infill development status may be recommended by the community development
director if the following criteria are met:
1) The property has a Station Core, MDR or LDR land use designation.
2) The property is located in an established neighborhood.
3) The total area of the proposed development does not exceed five acres.
4) The site will be developed in a manner compatible with the design standards of this
section.
The community development director shall consider the character of the neighborhood and the
compatibility of the proposed development in his or her their recommendation to the city commission
on whether to grant infill development status.
Any property developed under the design standards for residential infill development shall
comply with all dimensional and design requirements of this section.Where there is no standard
specifically enumerated by this section,the standards of the underlying land use district shall apply.
B. Design objectives.
The objective of this section is to promote the grouping of separately owned single-family dwelling
units into a group of detached,attached and semi-attached housing forms that will be both aesthetically
pleasing and consciously designed to promote the health,welfare,safety,and convenience of the
surrounding neighborhood.There shall be an efficient and harmonious grouping of structures and space
which encourages the individuality of separate dwelling units within a unified design concept.The spacing
between structures within the project should be compatible with the spacing between structures in the
surrounding neighborhood. Maximizing the efficient use of buildable space shall facilitate the incorporation
of open space,scenic and recreational areas, and other amenities.
C. Site design standards.
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1. Setbacks.
a. The front setback is a minimum of zero feet and a maximum of 25 feet to the property line.
b. The side setback is a minimum of three feet to the property line,except for where shared
wall units are proposed subject to the standards of this section.
c. The rear setback is a minimum of 15 feet to the property line.
2. Dimensions and density.
a. The maximum density and impervious surface ratio shall be that established for the
underlying land use district.
b. There shall be no minimum lot size provided that all other site design standards are met.
c. Shared side wall development shall be allowed on medium density residential (MDR)
parcels.The maximum number of shared wall units for each building shall be six.
d. The minimum individual dwelling unit width shall be 20 feet.
e. A minimum of 200 square feet of private, usable yard space shall be provided for each
dwelling unit.
f. A minimum of two entrances shall be provided to each dwelling unit. Primary facades shall
contain the primary entry and shall face a public or private street to city standards.The
principal orientation of the front facade of all buildings shall be parallel to the street it
faces.
3. Parking and access.
a. Two parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. In order to meet this
requirement, parking spaces may be provided in a commonly owned and maintained off
street parking facility in addition to private driveways and garages. Required parking may
not be placed in any front or side yard.
b. Garages shall be accessed from the rear yard by the use of joint-use driveways or alleys.
Garages may be attached or detached.Two car garages shall be accommodated when
possible.
c. Where possible,one or more of the following access configurations shall be incorporated
into the design of the development.
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d. An enclosed or appropriately screened refuse area shall be provided in a location accessible
to refuse collection vehicles.
e. Two way alleys with no parking or parallel parking shall be a minimum of 18 feet in width.
f. Alleys with angled or 90-degree parking shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width.
g. Two way access driveways that connect a city street to a rear alley shall be a minimum of
20 feet in width.
4. Streetscape.
a. One tree a minimum of three inches in diameter shall be provided for every 35 to 50 feet of
street frontage depending on tree selection.The trees may be one of the following: Live
Oak, Live Oak cultivar, Magnolia cultivar.Tree selections shall be reviewed for
appropriateness to the environmental conditions of the individual site.The trees shall be
placed so that they do not interfere with overhead utilities, driveways,or root systems of
other vegetation.
b. Crosswalks shall be designated by the use of brick pavers installed to city standards.
c. Consideration shall be made for safe and efficient access to the development by
pedestrians and bicycles.
d. Sufficient lighting shall be provided in alleys and parking areas to provide for safe ingress
and egress at night.The police chief or his designee shall determine the necessary ambient
lighting.
e. All light poles and fixtures shall be decorative in nature of a style and type compatible with
the character of the development as determined by the city.
D. Maintenance.
There shall be an appropriate document setting forth the criteria for the support, upkeep,and
maintenance of any common land,area,or facilities. Each attached dwelling unit shall possess a
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perpetually binding common party wall agreement as a covenant to each deed establishing the rights
and obligations of each owner relative to the common party wall and foundation, and providing for
easements for the purpose of maintenance and fire protection.
E. Architectural design.
1. Primary facades shall have variation in both the horizontal and vertical planes.Windows and
doors shall be articulated.
2. Buildings shall have a peaked roof form.
3. Individual dwelling units shall be distinguished from one another through the use of variations in
facade depth and design treatments.
4. The primary entry shall not be recessed more than six feet from the primary facade.
5. All dwelling units shall have a front porch a minimum of five feet in depth. Front porches shall
comprise a minimum of 50 percent of the width of the building's primary front facade.When
attached units are proposed, porches may be shared by two or more dwelling units.
6. When a building is located on a street corner,appropriate design treatment should be provided
to both street facades.The design of a corner building shall be distinctive and may include
features such as towers, corner bays, and gables.
F. Administrative variances.
In recognition of the unique nature of parcels designated for infill development,the community
development director may determine that waivers to the requirements of this section are necessary to
provide the best possible development scenario. If the community development director determines
that extenuating site conditions exist or determines that an opportunity to promote compact and
walkable development patterns exists, he or she may make adjustments of up to 25 percent to
setbacks,dimensions,density, parking, access, and streetscape during the development review
process.
(Ord. No.05-1747, § 1(3.2.4), 4-18-2005;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,3-7-2011;Ord. No. 11-1976, § 1, 11-21-2011;Ord.
No. 18-2136, §3,6-18-2018)
3.2.5. Tiny homes and tiny home communities.
A. Applicability.
The standards of this section shall apply to tiny homes, and tiny home communities,further defined as
subdivisions under 10.14.0Plats between one-half acre and six acres for the purpose of siting four or
more tiny homes.Tiny home communities shall be developed under applicable standards for
subdivisions, including LDC 3.3.0,with additional flexibility provided through the standards of this
section.
B. Location of tiny homes and tiny home communities.
Tiny homes may be located and tiny home communities may be created within the Medium Density
Residential Future Land Use District for parcels that are not part of existing subdivisions that have been
subdivided by a final plat recorded after January 1, 1950.
C. Site design standards for tiny home communities.
1. Setbacks, buffers, open space, and lot sizes.
a. Tiny home communities are exempt from the lot size requirements of LDC 3.2.2(A)and the
lot dimension standards of LDC 3.2.2(B). Lots in a tiny home community shall be a
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minimum of 1,600 square feet with a minimum width of 25 LF,excluding those lots
required for open space,stormwater management,and other site functions.
b. Where a tiny home community borders property that is designated Low Density Residential
(LDR),there shall be a minimum 20-foot Buffer Yard D along all property lines that border
the LDR property or properties.
c. The developer may opt for a five—ten foot range front setback in all districts for some or
all units to support a more walkable development. In this instance, all parking shall be in
the rear of the unit or in a common off-street parking area,and the application of this
standard shall be uniform along the same side of the street or block.
2. Parking and access.
a. Two parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. In order to meet this
requirement, parking spaces may be provided in a commonly owned and maintained off
street parking facility in addition to private driveways,garages,and carports. Required
parking may not be placed in any front or side yard.
b. Designated common area for the parking of campers,travel trailers, recreational trailers
and vehicles, boats and boat trailers, and other similar vehicles may be provided by the
developer.Where these dedicated common storage areas are proposed,they shall be
screened from view from adjacent properties by a minimum eight feet tall opaque fence
and a 20-foot Buffer Yard D.
3. Open space.
a. Tiny home communities shall provide a minimum of 250 square feet per unit or five
percent of the site area,whichever is greater,for usable, common open space that meets
the standards of LDC 3.3.1(H).
3.2.6. Reserved.
3.3.0. Subdivision design and layout.
3.3.1. Design standards. The layout and design of a subdivision, plat, or replat shall conform to the standards
and criteria of this LDC and shall meet the following additional requirements.
A. Blocks and lots. The lengths,widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with regard to:
1. Provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special need of the type of use contemplated.
2. Lot area and dimension needs of the proposed use.
3. Needs for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
4. Limitations and opportunities of topography.
5. The lot area,width, depth,shape, and orientation shall be adequate to accommodate the
proposed use(s).
6. Reserved.
7. Each lot within a subdivision shall have frontage on and access to an existing public street,except
as provided in B.2. below.
8. Double frontage,triple frontage,and reverse frontage lots shall be avoided.
9. Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street lines.
10. No lot shall be divided by a city or county boundary line.
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11. Flag lots are prohibited except for lot splits on existing lots as of August 17, 2015.
12. The finished grade of all lots at the slab location shall be a minimum of one foot above the crown
of the adjacent street.
13. For residential development,all parts of a retention pond, including slopes and berms, shall be
constructed entirely within a dedicated tract or within a dedicated easement to ensure the
perpetual maintenance of the retention area.
14. Drainage swales in the back of commercial and residential lots are prohibited. However, and
based on site specific conditions,some combination of drainage inlets, pipes and swales in the
back of residential lots will be considered at the sole discretion of the City Engineer or their
designee.
15. Each platted lot in a subdivision with private roads is presumed to have the right,without further
approval or execution of a permit application by a homeowners' association or the developer,to
make a driveway connection meeting code requirements from the lot to the private road that is
adjacent to the lot. The lot owner or the lot owner's contractor may be the applicant for and
obtain a permit allowing a driveway connection between the lot and the adjacent private roads
subject to meeting permitting requirements.
B. Rights-of-way and access.
1. The arrangement,character, extent,width,grade and location of all rights-of-way,streets, roads,
alleys,or other uses of the rights-of-way shall conform to the City of Longwood Comprehensive
Plan and Manual of Standards for Streets and Stormwater established by the city engineer.
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit,all parcels, lots, or new development shall have access to a
dedicated public road or street,or to a private road or street which shall be developed to city
standards for a public road.Townhouse units may meet the requirements of this section through
driveways that allow for rear-loaded garages meeting city standards that provide access to a
dedicated public or private road, provided that all units have direct sidewalk access to front
entryways.
3. In an effort to improve connectivity and improve access for police and fire,the use of cul-de-sacs
in new development shall only be allowed in subdivisions less than five acres and when no
reasonable opportunity for connectivity with the existing street network is available.Where a
cul-de-sac is allowed, it shall be located in a manner whereby connectivity to future development
is possible.The requirement for connectivity shall be noted on the plat and the development
order for the project.
4. Street signs meeting city standards showing the names of all intersecting streets shall be erected
at each intersection by the developer at their expense.
5. Sidewalks and driveway approaches shall be installed by the builder prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy.All sidewalks and driveway approaches shall be of concrete construction
and conform to the standards of the City of Longwood.
6. Any trees, plants or shrubs located within any public right-of-way are the property of the city,
regardless of the cause for their location therein.
7. Sidewalks at least five feet wide and street trees shall be installed on both sides of the street in
new subdivisions.Street trees shall be installed at no less than 60 feet on center and shall be
placed within a tract or a separate easement, at least seven and one-half feet wide,that is
dedicated in perpetuity to a homeowners'association (or similar entity)or the City of Longwood
upon acceptance by the city commission.Street trees shall be a minimum of four inches DBH at
installation and no less than 12 feet tall, and shall be a canopy type tree.Street trees shall be
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planted to maximize shade for pedestrians while not interfering with the installation and
maintenance of utilities.
8. The city may require the creation, use, and maintenance of common,joint-use driveways or
other ingress/egress facilities to provide access to two or more lots, parcels,or developments.
9. No person shall erect, or cause to be erected,any building,shed,fence,formation of materials,
or structure of any kind within any public right-of-way.Sheds that are not on a slab and fences
may be allowable within easements; however,the risk of removal in the event such structures
interfere with the easement shall be borne by the property owner. Mailboxes,conforming to U.S.
Postal Service requirements shall be allowed in the right-of-way.
10. Pedestrian and bicycle access are required between residential areas and commercial, mixed-use,
or other residential developments where these connections do not presently exist or are
substandard.
11. Bike lanes consistent with NACTO(National Association of City Transportation Officials)standards
must be installed. Shared-lane markings(sharrows) may be used in lieu of bike lanes on roads
with design speeds under 25 miles per hour.This requirement shall not apply to streets inside
private gated subdivisions.
12. All parking for single-family,duplexes,and townhouse developments,shall be accommodated
off-street in a garage,carport, or driveway,commonly-owned parking area, or in dedicated on-
street parking spaces pursuant to city standards and outside of travel lanes, and shall not be
located in the front yard,except the designated driveway. Where parking in the garage is
proposed,the driveway shall be large enough to provide no less than one nine-foot x 18-foot
parking space, except where there is a rear garage. Parking shall not be located in the right-of-
way, except where designated off-street parking spaces are proposed. Parking areas cannot
include the sidewalk.
13. Cross-walks shall be clearly marked by FDOT approved pavement markings. In addition curb
ramps shall be provided with one ramp in each direction of travel and meet Federal ADA
standards. Exceptions may be made on an as-needed basis at the discretion of the city engineer.
14. Front garages are prohibited for townhouse developments. Driveway and parking access shall be
from the rear of the unit.Townhouses may front a common area with a reduced front setback
where a sidewalk provides pedestrian access to the front entry.
C. Easements.
1. Easements across lots centered on rear or side lot lines shall be provided for utilities where
necessary,and shall be a minimum of 7'/2 feet wide on each lot,or as required to accommodate
the utilities installed.
2. Where a development is traversed by or adjacent to a wetland, a drainage way, or stream,there
shall be provided a stormwater easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with
the lines of such wetland or watercourse.
3. For subdivisions with private roads,the plat and/or the declaration of restrictive covenants must
dedicate non-exclusive vehicular and pedestrian ingress and egress easements over and through
the private roads and sidewalks for the benefit of each lot and each respective lot owners and
their tenants,guests and invitees. The right of a driveway connection from each lot to the
adjacent private road through the unpaved portions of the private right-of-way is implied even if
not expressly dedicated.
4. For subdivisions with private roads or alleys,the plat must have the following or similar
dedication: "There is hereby granted and dedicated to the City of Longwood and other public
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service and emergency service providers,a non-exclusive easement over and through Tract
(Private Right-of-Way)and any other privately owned internal roads,alleys, paved areas
and sidewalks for vehicular and pedestrian ingress and egress access for the purpose of providing
public and emergency services to the subdivision, including but not limited to, postal,fire
protection, police protection,emergency medical transportation, code enforcement,garbage,
utilities and other public and emergency services."
D. Utilities.
1. The following basic utilities shall be provided to each lot within a subdivision and to each use
within any development whether subdivided or not.
a. A source of electric power.
b. A telephone service cable.
c. Central potable water. Each lot shall have and maintain central water service meeting city
standards and provided at the developer's or property owner's expense.
d. Central sanitary sewer. For subdivisions with 21 or more lots,each lot shall have and
maintain central sanitary sewer service meeting city standards and provided at the
developer's or property owner's expense. For subdivisions with 11 to 20 lots,where sewer
is available within 1,000 feet, lots shall have central sewer meeting city standards provided
at the developer's or owner's expense. For subdivisions with ten or fewer lots where sewer
service is available within 500 feet, lots shall have central sewer meeting city standards
provided at the developer's or owner's expense.
e. Lighting shall be provided for all streets, driveways,sidewalks, bikeways, parking lots, and
other common areas, including lighting at entrances to these facilities.The subdivision
developer shall install and be responsible for all costs connected with the installation of
streetlights.Streetlights, poles,fixed equipment, and any and all fixtures and equipment
applicable to the subdivision development will be installed at no cost to the City of
Longwood, except as hereinafter provided.The City of Longwood shall pay only the electric
cost and equipment rental (including pole and light)costs associated with the operation of
those streetlights that are installed in accordance with city standards within subdivisions
located within the territorial limits of the City of Longwood. Where other installations are
proposed, all ongoing costs shall be borne by the developer or a homeowners'association.
f. Fire hydrants or fire protection shall be provided as required by the National Fire
Prevention Code.
2. All utilities required by the LDC shall meet or exceed the minimum standards established by the
city manager.
3. Utility apparatus,such as pumps,valve boxes,switching boxes, backflow devices, but not
including telephone or utility poles, placed above ground shall be fully screened by landscaping of
a sufficient height to hide the apparatus from view.
4. The city shall have jurisdiction over the locations of poles, braces,guy wires, meter boxes,valve
boxes, light standards,fire hydrants,and other such equipment.The city shall have jurisdiction
over the locations and elevations of water piping,sanitary sewers,fire mains, underground
cables and conduits and gas mains.The city shall also have jurisdiction over the top elevations of
meter boxes, inlets,catch basins, manholes,valve boxes,etc.,to the extent of requiring that they
be flush with the finished construction surrounding them;jurisdiction over the scope of utility
installation to the extent of requiring that all water,sewer,gas, electric and communication stubs
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which cross under the pavement be provided as part of a subdivision's development. Where any
of the above is located under a paved area,the minimum cover from top of future pavement to
top of the underground installation shall be at least 30 inches.
5. The city shall have jurisdiction over the sequence of construction to the extent of requiring that
all underground installations of every kind that come under the pavement to be currently
constructed, or within eight feet of its edges,shall be installed prior to the stabilization of
compaction of subgrade and construction of pavement to the end that the subgrade or
pavement shall not be cut after it is built.
6. All electric,telephone, cable television,and other communication lines(exclusive of transformers
or enclosures containing electrical equipment, including but not limited to,switches, meters, or
capacitors which may be pad mounted)and gas distribution lines shall be placed underground
within easements or dedicated public rights-of-way.
7. Lots abutting existing easements or public rights-of-way where overhead electric,telephone,or
cable television distribution supply lines and service connections have previously been installed
with city approval, may continue to be supplied with such services using the overhead facilities,
provided the service connection to the site or lot is placed underground.
8. All necessary drainage facilities,whether underground pipe or drainage ditches,shall be installed
to city standards and specifications, and shall be subject to inspection by the city manager, so as
to provide positive disposal of surface water and to maintain any natural watercourses.All lots
shall drain to either the street or to a drainage easement.
E. Entrances areas. Entrances areas for subdivision entrances may be allowed in all subdivision
developments whether residential,commercial or business, or industrial. In the event such entrance
areas are approved,the city may require dedication of the entrance area to the city with such
conditions as may be necessary for maintenance and upkeep.When entrance areas are dedicated, an
assessment district shall be established in order to ensure perpetual maintenance. Clear visibility shall
be provided as required in section 3.8.0 of this development code.
F. Monuments. Monuments shall be placed at all block corners, angle points, points of curvature in
streets, and at intermediate points as shall be required by the city manager.The monuments shall be
of such material,size and length to comply with the generalized standards of licensed surveyors.
G. Limitations as to city maintenance. Nothing in these regulations shall be construed to mean that the
city shall take over the maintenance of any road,street, alley, parking or other area, lighting,
subdivision entrance or drainage facility related there, except by specific city commission action.
H. Usable open space.The intent of these requirements is to allow for the usage of centrally located
unencumbered land as neighborhood open spaces and not to permit the use of leftover or otherwise
unusable land to fulfill the requirements of this section.
1. Usable open space shall include:
a. Parks and recreation facilities including landscaped open areas, ballfields, basketball/tennis
courts and similar facilities with opportunities for active and/or passive recreation.
b. Greenways,defined as spaces designed to incorporate natural settings such as significant
stands of trees within a neighborhood. Greenways shall have sidewalks or shared-use paths
parallel to or integrated into at least 75 percent of their length.
2. Residential subdivisions with 20 or more units, including townhouse developments, shall provide
2.5 percent of the total site area in the form of usable open space.Where residential subdivisions
dedicate five percent or more of the site area to usable open space,the required side setback
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may be reduced to five feet in LDR and three feet in MDR-7 and MDR-15 and NCMU to
accommodate the open space.
3. Open space may be provided in multiple locations within the development, but no open space
area shall be less than 35 percent of the total open space requirement.
4. The location of the proposed open space shall be determined in part primarily by the potential
for protecting significant,existing stands of trees and other valuable topographic and
environmental features]where ractical.An applicant may request a waiver from the
Community Development Director upon providing satisfactory evidence that the location of open
space in existing treed areas is not feasible and unnecessarily restricts the development of the
site,or that the proposed open space provides built amenities(basketball/tennis courts, pools)
that necessitate the removal of trees.
5. The open space shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners'association or similar entity.
Landscaped areas shall be maintained in good condition and the entire area shall be kept clear of
debris.
6. All lands within areas required to be maintained as open space shall be protected by a
permanent conservation easement.
7. Open space parcels shall be convenient to the dwelling units they are intended to serve and shall
be accessible to all residents of the subdivision by sidewalks and/or pedestrian walkways or
greenbelts.
3.4.0. Reserved.
3.5.0. Buffer, wall, landscape, and open space requirements.
3.5.1. Generally.
A. The intent of these requirements shall be to enhance the visual and aesthetic appearance of the city;
provide space definition and landscape continuity within the built environment; provide appropriate
buffers and relief from traffic, noise, heat,glare and the spread of dust and debris;reduce the impact
of development on the community's storm drainage system and reduce flooding; provide for a more
pleasant and relaxing urban environment;and increase property values. Furthermore,the intent shall
be to create an effective buffer between residential districts and other land use districts or to screen
certain uses in order to minimize potential nuisances such as noise, dust, odor,and light glare;to
reduce the visual impact of unsightly aspects of adjacent development;to provide for the separation of
spaces;and to establish a sense of privacy.The design and installation of required buffers and
landscaping shall be consistent with the following standards.
B. The requirements and standards of this section shall apply to all new development and redevelopment,
including expansions of commercial, office, industrial,or other nonresidential developments, as well as
all multifamily residential development including apartment and townhouse projects.
C. Single-family detached and two-family dwelling units are exempt from requirements to provide buffers
and screening .
3.5.2. Buffers and walls required.
A. Buffer and wall standards.
1. Buffers shall be located on the outer perimeter of a lot or parcel,extending to the lot or parcel
boundary line, or between differing land uses on a single parcel, but may not occupy any portion
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of an existing, dedicated,or reserved public or private street, or right-of-way without written
permission from the City recorded through a Development Agreement or Development Order.
2. Buffer width is normally measured from the property line; however,design variations are
allowed where the variation does not materially affect the screening provided by the buffer at
any one point.Average width shall be measured at the two end points of the buffer and two
additional points which are each approximately one-third of the total linear distance from the
end point.The average width of the buffer shall be that shown in the Table of Buffer Design
Standards.
3. The buffer shall be designed to eliminate or minimize plantings within drainage, utility, or other
easements.
4. Buffers shall be designed taking into consideration the site's soils conditions,topography, and
natural resources. Native vegetation shall be used for landscaping and buffering unless the
applicant demonstrates that the use of nonnative, drought-resistant plants would best serve the
site.
5. Landscaping within buffer areas shall conform to the plant material standards shown in section
3.5.4. Plant material selections for buffers shall be evaluated on the opacity of the buffer,with an
emphasis on plant material that will provide the maximum opacity at planting.
6. Buffer encroachment. All off-street parking and/or loading, unloading and service areas and all
other vehicular circulation areas shall be located, designed and arranged so as not to encroach
upon any required buffer.Stormwater management facilities may be included as part of the
buffer area, but only if the required plant material and desired screening is provided.
7. Protection of existing buffers. Where there is significant existing vegetation in a required buffer
area,the intent of this Code is that the natural buffer is to be maintained in its current condition.
If the applicant chooses to remove the natural buffer area,the applicant must provide a letter
from the landscape architect and/or engineer indicating the necessity for removing the natural
buffer and replacing with the code required buffer.Where an existing buffer is removed,the
canopy trees included as part of the rear buffer shall be a minimum six-inch DBH at planting.
8. Berms in lieu of hedges. In lieu of a vegetative hedge,the community development director may
approve the use of vegetated berms or other appropriate landscape materials in a manner that
results in the equal or better visual separation of the premises from the adjacent parcel.
9. Walls. Required buffer walls shall be 8' in height and comprised of brick,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.Any walls visible from the public right-of-way shall be
decorative, in a style, material,color, and finish consistent with the buildings on the site.
(a) The wall may be on either side of the required buffer.
(b) No hedge required when the buffer is on the interior side of the wall.
(c) An exterior continuous hedge is required when adiacent to public right-of-way.
(d) 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).
10. Where a proposed development is separated from areas with a future land use of LDR or MDR or
currently in single-family use by a right-of-way that is 60 feet wide or less,a wall is not required,
but the development shall be required to screen that area to minimize impacts on the existing
residential development.This shall be accomplished by maintaining an existing opaque
vegetative area in the buffer area to the maximum extent practicable, or by providing a
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11. If the development borders a lake or conservation area,those sides which front the lake or
conservation area shall not require a wall, but any existing trees and buffers within the required
buffer area shall be protected.This shall be accomplished by maintaining an existing opaque
vegetative area in the buffer area to the maximum extent practicable,or by providing a
perimeter landscape Buffer F.
B. Table of required buffers between uses. Where a specific use is not represented, the Community
Development Director may choose the use that is the closest fit, with a preference to more protection
for a residential use than less.
Existing Use Proposed Use(Category):
(Type of Use): Single- Townhouse Mt lti- Office or Pcrlalie Historic Retail and Intense IndustriE
family and projects with family personal e+ Mixed-Use general commercial
duplex fewer than fesideatial service lnstitu or Non- commercial and mixed-
residential 10 units }Apartments, business tional Residential and mixed- use
townhouse use (corridor
projects with oriented)
10 or more
units)
Single-family None None E 30 E 10 E-10 A 5 E 10 E 20 E 30
and duplex 6'fence 8'wall 8'wall 8'wall 8'wall
residential
(conforming)
Single-family None None E 20 E 10 A5 E 10 E 20 E 30
and duplex 6'fence 8'wall 6' 6'fence 6'fence 8'wall
residential (non- fence
conforming)
Multifamily None None A 20 A 10 A-10 A 5 A 10 B 20 D 20
residential 6'fence
Office or None None B 20 B 10 A 10 A 5 A 10 B 10 C 20
personal service
business
Public or Nerve A-20 A-10 A 10 A-5 B4-0 A40 C-20
dal
Retail and None None B 20 A 10 A-10 A 5 A 10 B 10 C 20
general
commercial
Intense None None B 20 A 10 A-b0 A 5 B 10 B 10 C 20
commercial
(corridor
oriented) __
Industrial None None D 20 B 10 A4-0 A 5 A 10 C 10 A 10
Parks, None None C 20 C 10 A-10 A 5 C 10 C 10 C 20
recreation, or
open space
Waterbody with None F 30 F 30 F 30 F 30 F 30 F 30 F 30
adjacent
residential
C. Buffer Yard Construction.
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Buffer Buffer Buffer Buffer Buffer Buffer E Buffer F
Width A B C D
Required Plant Units Per 100 Linear Feet Requires eight' Wall of Existing trees
*Requires continuous hedge of shrubs at no Brick, Stone or a material shall first be
less than 30 inches planting height and that duplicates the protected within
planted no more than four feet O.C. this buffer area.
containing no deciduous vegetation. Within brick or stone, including All trees and
one (1)year of initial planting and stucco, split face block, shrubs planted in
installation, shrubs shall have attained and and precast concrete or this buffer shall
be maintained at a minimum height of 36" synthetic walls where be planted and
and shall provide an uninterrupted, opaque land uses meet.The wall organized to
vegetative hedge. may be on either side of maximize opacity
the required buffer. No and shall not
hedge required when the utilize any
buffer is on the interior deciduous
side of the wall.An vegetation.
exterior continuous
hedge is required when
adjacent to public right
e€-wa-y. Canopy trees
shall be emphasized and
shall be six" DBH at
planting where an
existing area of trees is
removed in the buffer
area.
5'* 2.4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
trees
20
shrubs
10'* 2 4.8 7.2 N/A 7.2 trees N/A
trees trees trees 28.8 shrubs
8 20 28.8
shrubs shrubs shrubs
20'* 1.2 4 6 trees 6 trees 6 trees 6 trees
trees trees 24 24 24 shrubs (Min. 6" DBH)
4.8 16 shrubs shrubs 12 conifers 33 shrubs
shrubs shrubs 12 12 12 conifers
conifers conifers (Min. 4" DBH)
30'* N/A 2.4 4.8 4.8 4.8 trees
trees trees trees 19.2 shrubs
9.6 19.2 19.2 9.5 conifers
shrubs shrubs shrubs
9.6 9.5
conifers conifers
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40'* N/A N/A 3.6 3.6 3.6 trees
trees trees 14.4 shrubs
14.4 14.4 7.2 conifers
shrubs shrubs
7.2 7.2
conifers conifers
50'* N/A N/A N/A 5 trees 5 trees
24 24 shrubs
shrubs 12 conifers
12
conifers
D. Right-of-way adjacent perimeter landscape areas. For the purposes of this section, right-of-way
adjacent perimeter landscape areas shall mean property frontages adjacent to any public right-of-way,
including SunRail.A minimum ten-foot wide landscape strip adjacent to the property line adjacent to
the right-of-way(except in permitted accessways)shall be provided.Width of sidewalks shall not be
included within the landscape area. For new construction,with a zero front yard setback,a landscape
area shall not be required, however,street trees at 30 feet on center must be provided.
1. Plant material:A right-of-way adjacent landscape area of including no less than four
ornamental/understory trees(minimum ten feet tall planting height)and 33 shrubs per 100 feet
of linear frontage is required. No more than half of the trees shall be deciduous.A continuous
hedge of shrubs at no less than 30 inches planting height and planted no more than four feet O.C.
containing no deciduous vegetation shall be installed.Within one year of initial planting and
installation,shrubs shall have attained and be maintained at a minimum height of 36 inches and
shall provide an complete, opaque vegetative hedge. Canopy trees may be substituted in place of
the required ornamental/understory trees, but shall not be installed so as to interfere with
power lines. Plant material shall be selected and placed in such a manner as to most effectively
screen parking and loading areas and drive-thrus from view at plantinp.
2. Ground cover:Grass or other ground cover shall be placed on all areas within the front,and other
landscape areas not occupied by landscape material.
3. Front perimeter landscaping in Station Core and Historic District. When fronting a pedestrian
network street,the front landscaping shall be consistent with the streetscape requirements for
those districts.
4. Historic District Front Parking Areas.All parking adjacent to front property lines or street
frontages shall have a minimum 5 foot landscape buffer between the parking area and the
property line,which includes a continuous hedge of shrubs at no less than 30"planting height
and planted no more than four feet O.C.The buffer shall incorporate a white picket fence of no
more than 42" in height behind the hedge.
3.5.3. General landscaping and open space requirements.
A. [Intent.] It is the intent of the City of Longwood to maintain and improve the appearance of the city,to
protect and improve property values,protect existing trees and tree canopies without unduly
restricting development,and to establish an integrated system of landscaping for all if-amity
dcntia'development sites.
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1. In no case shall any development or redevelopment site within the City of Longwood contain
fewer than ten trees per acre located throughout the site.These existing or newly planted trees
may be located within the required buffer,the perimeter of the site,or interior landscaped areas.
Where the total number of trees required by this section exceeds ten trees per acre,the trees
above the per acre amount may be met through a contribution to the off-site tree mitigation
account.
2. An irrigation system, capable of ensuring the establishment and continued growth of the plant
materials specified in the landscape plan,shall be constructed within any required landscape
areas.
3. Landscape plans shall be prepared by a landscape architect,or professional engineer registered
in the State of Florida.A landscape plan including all current and proposed utilities shall be
submitted with the development application.The community development director may waive
or modify this requirement in cases where an approved code compliant and fully implemented
landscape plan is on file with the city.
B. Foundation landscaping. The following provisions shall apply to all multi-family or non-residential
building facades with frontage along SR 434, Ronald Reagan, Hwy 17-92, and Dog Track Road, Lake
Emma, or Longwood Hills Road.
1. Required landscaped area. Excluding space necessary for ingress and egress,a minimum five-foot
wide landscaped area shall be located along 100 percent of a building facade with frontage along
a street right-of-way.
2. Required trees. Within the required landscaped area there shall be at least two understory or
three palms for every 30 linear feet of building facade.
3. Required shrubs. Within the landscaped area there shall be a minimum of one shrub for every 20
square feet of required landscape area. In addition,a minimum of 50 percent of the area shall
contain shrubs with the remainder to be ground cover.
C. Right of way adjacent perimeter landscape areas. For the purposes of this section, right of way
included within the landscape area. For new construction,with a zero front yard setback,a landscape
area shall not be required, however,street trees at 30 feet on center must be provided.
1. Plant material:A right of way adjacent landscape area of including no less than four
ornamental/understory trees(minimum ten feet tall planting height)and 33 shrubs per 100 feet
of linear frontage is required. No more than half of the trees shall be deciduous.A continuous
shall provide an complete,opaque vegetative hedge.Canopy trees may be substituted in place of
power lines. Plant material shall be selected and placed in such a manner as to most effectively
-.long and loading� nd.drive thr s f.-..m at.laming
2. Ground cover:Crass or other ground cover shall be placed on all areas within the front, and other
3. Front perimeter landscaping in the Heritage Village. When fronting a pedestrian network street,
the front landscaping shall be consistent with the streetscape requirements of 12.3.3.
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D. Parking lot landscaping. Parking lots for all new development and all redevelopment that is a change of
use or an expansion of an existing use that generates a need for additional parking and requires
additional parking areas to support the use shall provide landscaping for the parking lot.The
landscaping for a parking lot is based on a performance standard as follows in addition to the plant
material standards of LDC 3.5.4.
1. Landscape plans shall be prepared by a landscape architect,or professional engineer registered
in the State of Florida.A landscape plan shall be submitted with the development application.
2. When shade trees are planted on the perimeter of a parking area,they must be planted no closer
than five feet and no farther than nine feet from the edge of the pavement, and must provide
shade to either the parking area,the primary structure or an adjacent pedestrian area. If an
existing tree is used, it should be in the vehicular use area, or within nine feet of the vehicular use
area.
3. Ten percent of the total parking lot area shall consist of internal landscape islands.There shall be
one tree required per 200 square feet of internal landscape areas. Landscape island minimum
width dimensions shall conform to the minimum planting area and planting strip width
requirements described in section 3.5.4.C. Each landscaped island shall provide a minimum of
one canopy tree(12 feet tall at planting,four inches DBH)with shrubs, dwarf shrubs and/or
ground cover plants.
4. Preservation of existing trees or tree groupings is encouraged.
E. Open space. All apartment developments and multi-tenant shopping
centers of more than 10,000 20,000 square feet in GLA that are within one_fourth quarter mile of SR
434, Ronald Reagan Blvd.,or U.S. 17-92,shall reserve at least five percent of the total site area for
landscaped and useable pedestrian-oriented open space area(s). Open spaces may include parks,
recreational trails,courtyards, landscaped gardens,outdoor dining areas, plazas, and amenitized water
features; but shall not include parking or required landscape buffers. Retention ponds may be utilized
as part of the required open space only when designed as a feature utilizing features including, but not
limited to,fountains,trails, and benches.The open space may take multiple forms and be in different
part of the development, but in no situation shall any section of required open space be less than 35
percent of the total amount of required open space.
(1) Where site conditions or elements of a particular use result in a situation where it is determined
by the city that open space requirements may be better met off-site,some or all of the open
space requirements may be met by the contribution of fees to an appropriate fund to be used by
the city for the acquisition and development of land for open space or parks,or,at the discretion
of the city, in the form of direct contribution of funds to a city project that advances the city's
open space goals.
(2) The fee-in-lieu-of calculation shall be(1/4)A x V=M,with "A" being the amount of land, in square
feet, required for dedication as determined in section (D), "V" being the fair market value of the
property as determined in subsection (3),and "M" being the amount to be paid in lieu of open
space requirements.
(3) For the determination of fair market value or"V" in the equation established by subsection (2),
the applicant may select either the actual purchase price of the property to be developed as
evidenced by a purchase contract,or a closing statement dated within one year of the date of the
application or the current fair market value of the property to be developed by a qualified real
estate appraiser.
(4) Fees-in-lieu-of open space shall be assessed at the time of application or during the period of
project application review and paid prior to final approval of the application for the development.
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F. Maintenance required. All landscaped areas shall be continually maintained in a healthy,vigorous
growing condition,free from disease or pests. Required plants that are diseased or dead shall be
replaced with plants of similar species in a substantially similar size to the lost plant.Adequate
irrigation shall be required.
G. [Minor modifications.]The community development director may provide for modifications to the
landscaping requirements of this section.The director may adjust requirements as they relate to size,
type, and placement of landscape material where the applicant submits an alternative landscape plan
with detailed justification for the change as well as evidence provided that there is no net loss in the
total amount of landscape material and that the modification will not result in a reduction of the
effectiveness of required landscape buffers between the project and adjoining residentially zoned or
utilized parcels.The applicant must make a written request of the director indicating the specific
changes requested and demonstrating compliance with this section.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1969, § 1,8-15-2011;Ord. No. 11-1976, § 1, 11-21-2011;Ord. No.
12-1992, § 1,9-4-2012;Ord. No. 15-2065, § 1,8-17-2015;Ord. No. 16-2088, § 1,6-20-2016;Ord. No. 16-2093, §
1,8-15-2016;Ord. No. 16-2107,§ 1, 2-6-2017;Ord. No. 18-2136, §§ 1,3, 6-18-2018;Ord. No. 20-2170,§ 1, 2-17-
2020;Ord. No. 20-2189, § 1, 10-19-2020)
3.5.4. Plant material standards.
A. Unless otherwise provided herein,only Florida No. 1 or better plant material as described in Grades
and Standards for Nursery Plants, Part II, Florida Department of Agriculture,shall be credited on the
landscape development requirements of this article.
B. A minimum height of 12 feet and four inches(DBH)at the time of planting shall be required for canopy
trees unless otherwise specified. Other trees shall have a minimum height of ten feet at the time of
planting,with some variation allowed for different species.A minimum of three different species of
tree shall be provided per site. Understory trees may be substituted for conifers but, in the case of
perimeter buffers,the proposed tree must add to the opacity of the buffer at planting.
C. The planting area for each tree shall be as follows.
1. A minimum of 200 square feet around the trunk of canopy trees,with a minimum planting strip
width of ten feet.
2. A minimum of 100 square feet around the trunk of understory or other small trees,with a
minimum planting strip width of five feet.
3. The planting area for each tree shall be maintained in either vegetative landscape material or
pervious surface cover.Trees and shrubs may be grouped or clustered to provide desired
landscape design.Tree groups shall be allowed to have a reduced minimum planting area as long
as the minimum planting strip width is maintained. No large trees shall be planted closer than
five feet from the edge of pavement or curb line.The minimum planting strip width excludes
curbs, curb and gutter,or similar edge treatments.
D. Shrubs,ground cover, lawn grasses,turf grass,and architectural planters shall be subject to the
following:
1. Lawn grass shall be perennial species capable of thriving in Seminole County.
2. Grass and ground cover shall be perennial species capable of thriving in Seminole County.
3. Grass shall be sodded according to city standards.
4. Ground cover shall be preferred over grass. Grass may be used in areas proposed for recreation
use or to provide erosion control on slopes or in swales.
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5. Shrubs shall have a planting area of not less than ten square feet with a minimum planting strip
width of five feet. Planters may be used, provided that the planting area is provided as required,
and the planter has a depth of not less than 18 inches.
6. Spacing of shrubs and ground cover shall be typical of the selected species in order to obtain 80
percent surface coverage by the end of a two-year growing period from the time of installation.
E. To the extent that is feasible,the performance of development activities and revegetation of altered
sites shall be consistent with the following standards.
1. Development shall not involve the unnecessary removal of any native vegetation.Where removal
of native trees is necessary, efforts should be made to replant native trees.
2. Site alteration shall occur in planned stages or increments and not exceed the minimum area
necessary to prepare the site for the succeeding phase of development.
3. Adequate erosion control measures shall be put into effect prior to commencing site alteration
on each increment.
F. Water conservation practices are recommended and should be used in landscaping, including the use
of native vegetation,xeriscape design,and the use of recycled irrigation water.Where recycled
irrigation water is available,the use of the recycled water shall be mandatory.
(Ord. No. 16-2107, § 1, 2-6-2017;Ord. No. 17-2129, § 1, 12-18-2017;Ord. No. 18-2136, § 1,6-18-2018; Ord. No.
20-2170, § 1, 2-17-2020)
3.5.5. Tree protection standards.
A. Applicability.Trees protected under this section are those with a trunk diameter of theee four inches
DBH (diameter at breast height)or more.
B. Tree removal permit. A tree removal permit shall be required for the removal, replacement, or
alteration of trees not otherwise exempted from the provisions of this section.Alteration includes
damaging,topping, root pruning,cutting, hatracking, poisoning, or grade change that can be expected
to adversely affect the health of protected trees and vegetation.Ordinary maintenance such as
seasonal pruning or customary care shall not require a permit.
C. Tree permit requirements.
1. All tree removal permit applications shall be filed with the community development department,
whether or not a site plan or other development approval is required. Review and approval shall
be according to the procedures in section 10.1.4.Tree removal and/or replacement as specified
on the tree removal permit shall occur within 30 days of the issuance of a tree removal permit.
The community development director may grant a one-time 15-day extension upon a written
request from the applicant that is received prior to the expiration of the permit and where
demonstrable circumstances have prevented the removal or replacement of a tree during the 30-
day time period.
2. The following information depicted on a tree survey, prepared by a landscape architect or
engineer licensed in the State of Florida,shall be submitted with the application, unless
otherwise waived by the community development director:
a. Location and identification of all trees four inches DBH or greater(using either common or
botanical name), designating trees to be retained, altered, removed, relocated, or
replaced. Groups of trees in close proximity may be designated as"clumps"or"dense tree
cover"with the estimated number and type(s)of trees noted. Only those trees to be
removed, relocated,or replaced, or otherwise count to the requirements of this section
must be named on the tree survey or site plan.The tree survey may show only that portion
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of the site directly involved or affected by the tree removal, as long as the survey provides
sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with these tree removal permit
requirements.
b. Location of all existing and proposed structures, improvements,or uses of the site.
c. Proposed changes, if any, in site elevations,grades and major contours.
d. Location of existing or proposed utilities.
e. Location of irrigation system, or drawing notes to indicate method of maintenance.
3. If any approvals have previously been provided for the site,such as a site plan, development
order,variance, or plat,evidence of such approval shall be provided and may be utilized in place
of the information required in subsection(2)(a)if appropriate.
4. The applicant shall flag all trees to remain on a site in a manner sufficient to allow field
verification of the tree survey and in such a manner that does not damage the tree.
5. A copy of the tree removal permit shall be posted on site during construction and tree removal
activities.
D. Criteria for approval of tree removal permits.
1. Approval for tree removal shall only be granted on a developed lot or a lot with an application for
development approval where such tree or trees unreasonably restricts the otherwise allowable
use of the property.
(a) Where landscape buffers are required, healthy,existing trees shall be preserved as they
provide a more substantive buffer than newly planted trees.The burden is on the
applicant to demonstrate in writing that the trees in these areas unreasonably restrict
the otherwise allowable use of the property.
2. A tree removal permit may be issued where the application is accompanied by a letter from a
certified arborist indicating that the tree is diseased, injured,endangers existing structures,
interferes with the safe provision of utility services, or creates a hazard to visibility for motorists.
3. Replacement or relocation of trees is required as described:
a. New developments in site plan and/or subdivision review. Site development plans will be
required to show all removed and replaced trees. New developments shall save, plant,
relocate, or replace trees pursuant to the standards of this section. If it is not feasible to
place the required number of trees on a developed site,the developer shall make a
contribution equal to the number of trees that could not be placed (at four inches DBH per
tree)to the off-site tree mitigation fund, but the total number of planted trees on-site
cannot be below ten trees per acre.
1. Replacement of non-specimen trees shall be based on a one-to-one ratio of the
cumulative DBH of the trees to be removed to the cumulative DBH of the trees
to be installed. (For example:a 21 inches DBH tree to be removed shall be
replaced by seven 3-inch DBH trees or three 7-inch DBH trees,or any
combination of replacement trees that total the total DBH removed.)
2. Specimen trees(defined as trees 24 inches or larger)shall be replaced pursuant
to the tree replacement table in LDC 3.5.5(D)(3)(d).Specimen trees shall first
be protected, and the tree removal permit application shall include justification
for the removal of each tree.
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3. Notwithstanding the replacement requirements of this section, no applicant
may be required to replace more than 90 DBH inches per acre for each
development approval or permit, as the case may be, upon demonstration that
the applicant has avoided the removal of protected trees to the maximum
extent practicable.An applicant may appeal for a reduction of the tree
replacement fee through a Special Exception application to the City
Commission.
4. For subdivision applications,all trees intended to meet the requirements of this
section must be placed within a common area or conservation easement that
ensures the trees will be preserved and maintained.
b. Developed property with an approved landscape plan. All sites with an approved landscape
plan shall replace trees according to the original permitted landscape plan approval, unless
the removed tree exceeds 23 inches DBH, at which time the table in (3)(d)will apply. If the
tree removed from the site was not part of the approved landscape plan, and is less than
23 inches DBH,tree replacement will not be required.
c. Property without an approved landscape plan. Where a developed property is not subject
to an approved,documented landscape plan, replacement shall be consistent with the tree
replacement table in LDC 3.5.5(D)(3)(d).
d. The tree replacement table is as follows:
Diameter of existing Tree Number of Replacement Minimum Inches Total Replacement
(DBH) Trees Required for each Diameter DBH Required Inches Diameter
tree removed DBH
4"to less than 8" DBH 1 replaced for 1 removed 3 3
8"to less than 15" DBH 2 replaced for 1 removed 3 6
15"to less than 24" DBH 2 replaced for 1 removed 4 8
24"to less than 30" DBH 3 replaced for 1 removed 4 12
30"and greater 3 replaced for 1 removed 6 30
e. Plant materials used in conformance with the provisions of this Code shall conform to the
Standard for Florida No. 1 or better as given in Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants,
State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,Tallahassee.
f. Fees collected in lieu of replacement shall be placed in an off-site tree mitigation account.
The fees shall be established by the city commission.
g. Trees removed illegally without a permit are subject to a three-to-one replacement, i.e.
three inches replacement for each one inch removed.The established fee schedule would
apply to this requirement if replacement is not feasible.
h. Any retained or relocated tree shall be replaced if the tree dies within one year after final
approval and replacement shall be consistent with the tree replacement table in LDC 3.5.5
(D)(3)(d).
i. Replacement trees shall be of a similar or greater canopy and shade potential as the tree
being replaced.
E. Approved trees. The following trees are approved for installation as replacement trees, installation in
required landscaped areas,and buffers.The city manager may also accept requests to use approved
Florida-Friendly Landscaping species for replacement.
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Approved Tree Species List
Common Name Botanical Name
American Holly Ilex opaca
Bald Cypress(wet areas only) Taxodium distichum
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty'
Cathedral Oak Quercus virginiana 'QVTIA'
Chickasaw Plum Prunus angustifolia
Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia
D.D. Blanchard Magnolia Magnoli grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard'
Devilwood Osmanthus americanus
Drake Elm Ulmus parvifolia sempervirens'Drake'
East Palatka Holly Ilex attenuata 'East Palatka'
Florida Basswood Tilia floridana
Fringe Tree Chionanthus virginicus
Highrise Oak Quercus virginiana 'SDLN'
Live Oak Quercus virginiana
Loblolly Bay(wet areas only) Gordonia lasianthus
Palms(three count as one tree) (all upright species)
Pink Trumpet Tree Tabebuia heterophylla
Red Bay Persea borbonia
Redbud Cercis Canadensis
Red Maple Acer rubrum
Schumard Oak(Red Oak) Quercus shumardii
Southern Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora
Swamp Bay(wet areas only) Persea palustris
Sweet Bay Magnolia virginiana
Sweet Gum Liquidambar styraciflua
Sweet viburnum Viburnum odoratissimum
Sycamore(large spaces required, intrusive root Platanus occidentalis
structure)
Water Oak Quercus nigra
Other Species for Landscape and Buffer Material
Common Name Botanical Name
Camellia Camellia japonica
Graceful Bamboo Bambusa textilis gracilis
Hetzi Juniper Juniperus Chinesis Hetzii
Lemon Bottlebrush Callistemon citrinus
Podocarpus Podacarpus macrophyllus"Maki"
Southern Red Cedar Juniperus silicicola
Wax Privet Ligustrum japonicum
Wax Privet Recurve Ligustrum japonicum recurvifolium
Weeping Bottlebrush Callistemon viminalis
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F. Credit for retained trees. Healthy trees retained on site and protected pursuant to this section shall
count toward any required trees for buffers, parking lot perimeter landscaping, parking internal
landscaping, or other requirements. Plants on the prohibited plant species list in this section will not be
counted for credit.
G. Exemptions.
1. Emergency removal due to storm damage as well as removal by the city from the right-of-way
shall not require a permit.
2. Owner-occupied Single-family dwellings are exempt from the tree protection requirements of
this section and are not required to obtain a tree removal permit.Where the occupant of the
single-family is not the owner, the owner may provide a letter requesting the exception for that
occupant.Staff will review the application to ensure that the removal is limited to the minimum
amount of tree removal necessary and not intended to avoid requirements for the construction
of a subdivision.
H. Prohibited plants.The following plant species may be removed without a tree removal permit and are,
therefore,exempt from the tree protection requirements of this section.These trees are also
prohibited and shall not be installed in any landscaped area or buffer area.
Prohibited Plant Species List
Common Name Botanical Name
Acacia Acacia spp.
Air Potato Vine Dioscorea bulbifera
American Mulberry/Red Mulberry Morus rubra
Australian Pine Casuarina equisetifolia
Brazilian Pepper Tree Schinus terebinthifolius
Cajeput or Punk Tree Melaleuca leucdendra
Camphor Cinnamomum camphora
Castor Bean Ricinus communis
Chinaberry Melia azedarach
Chinese Tallow Sapium sebiferum
Ear Tree Enterolobium cyclocarpum
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus spp.
Hydrilla(ponds/lakes) Hydrilla verticillata
Jacaranda Jacaranda acutifolia
Kudz Vine Paeraria lobate
Mimosa Albizia julibrissin
Monkey Puzzle Auraucaria imbricata
Paper Mulberry Broussonetia papyrifera
Rice Paper Plant Tetrapanex papyriferus
Rosewood Dalbergia sissoo
Silk Oak Grevillea robusta
Taro Colocasia esculenta
Water Hyacinth (ponds/lakes) Eichhornia spp.
I. Maintenance.
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1. Crown trimming shall be limited to removal of less than one-fourth of the tree crown. Hatracking
is prohibited.
2. Trees and other vegetation shall be maintained to ensure that such trees and vegetation
continue to be viable and thriving.
J. Protection during construction activities.
1. Each retained or installed tree shall be protected during all pre-construction and construction
activities.The area to be protected shall extend to the drip line of the tree, but shall be no less
than a six-foot radius from the trunk of the tree.Where trees are located in clusters or groups,
the outermost drip line shall be the area of protection.The location of tree protection areas shall
be depicted on the required landscape plan.
TREE PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
c 1 =M��.►� Install artificial barrier
prior to beginning
_ / construction activity
New im pervious surfaces
shall only be allowed
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2. All development activities,including construction,grading, paving,compaction,trenching,
installation of stormwater retention ponds,or the like shall be prohibited.Any existing brush and
weeds to be removed inside the tree protection barrier shall be removed with hand tools only.
3. Wooden barriers shall be erected around all protected trees or other vegetation during the
period of construction activity.
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4. Barriers shall be constructed of upright posts and railings constructed of lumber at least two
inches by four inches in cross-section marked by ribbon,flags, or other easily visible connecting
material, and shall extend to or beyond the drip line of all protected trees on the property.
Reference"Tree Protection Manual for Builders and Developers"from the Florida Department of
Agricultural and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry,for additional guidance on methods of
tree protection during construction.
5. No excess soil or additional fill, building materials,or debris shall be placed within protective
barriers.
6. No tractors or heavy machinery shall be allowed to work, park,or locate within barrier areas.
7. No attachments or wires,other than protective guy wires,shall be attached to any trees or
shrubs within protective barriers.
8. Installation of artificial barriers such as protective barricades,fences, posts,or walls shall not
destroy or irreversibly harm the root systems of protected trees. Footers for walls shall end at
the point where larger roots are encountered,and the roots shall be bridged. Postholes and
trenches located close to protected trees shall be adjusted to avoid damage to major roots.
9. Construction activity, including underground utilities and new impervious surfaces,shall be
allowed only with the outer ten percent of an existing tree drip line radius. In no case shall
construction activity occur closer than ten feet from the center of the trunk of existing trees to be
preserved.
K. Planting requirements.
1. Tree species with a height greater than 20 feet at maturity shall not be planted within a utility
easement when power lines lie directly overhead.
2. No tree shall be planted within ten feet of a fire hydrant or utility pole,within 20 feet of a traffic
sign,or within 25 feet of an intersection in order to ensure adequate visibility.Should this
requirement severely limit the location of trees on the property,the community development
director may adjust these specifications.
L. Off-site tree mitigation.
1. Tree planting requirements for development as described in this LDC may be met by the
contribution of fees to an off-site tree mitigation account or, at the discretion of the city, by off-
site tree mitigation in the form of either the direct contribution of trees to applicable city
projects.
2. All funds collected as tree replacement fees shall be administered by the city manager or
designee. Disbursements from the tree replacement account shall be made only for the following
purposes:
a. Purchasing trees for planting and any associated costs in accordance with the city's tree
planting program;or
b. Protection of trees and enforcement of this ordinance.
3. Fees for the off-site tree mitigation account are established by the city commission in the
schedule of fees.
4. Fees for the off-site tree mitigation account shall be reviewed annually by the city commission to
reflect the cost of living adjustments and/or market conditions and may be modified by approval
of the city commission. In establishing fees,the city shall consider the cost of material, labor,
transportation, planting,watering,and mortality rate of replacement trees.
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5. Trees authorized for off-site mitigation shall be planted in city-owned properties and parks, city
rights of way,and preservation and conservation areas owned by the city.The city may also plant
trees within the medians and rights of way of state and county roads where an interlocal
agreement authorizes such plantings.
6. Fees for off-site mitigation shall be paid to the city prior to the issuance of any tree removal
permit or building permit for new construction with an approved site plan or plat.
7. The city may agree to allow an applicant to provide trees to satisfy landscape requirements
directly to city projects in lieu of a contribution of fees when consistent with this LDC and the
following guidelines:
a. Trees provided as a contribution in lieu of fees must meet all applicable requirements for
size and planting described in this section.
b. Applicants wishing to contribute trees in this manner must,on forms provided by the
community development department, detail the number and specifications of trees
provided.
c. Contributed trees may count up to 50 percent of the trees required by this section.
d. Contribution under this section will only be allowed for applicable city projects as
determined by the city manager. Contribution may be made in advance of a proposed
development and a record of all such contributions shall be maintained by the community
development department.
M. Establishment of a tree preservation board.
1. The city commission may establish a tree preservation board by resolution.
2. Should the city commission choose to designate the members of an existing board or agency as
the tree preservation board,the terms of office of the tree preservation board will be concurrent
with those of the existing board.
3. It shall be the responsibility of the board to develop and/or maintain a written plan for the
maintenance of trees, placement of trees,and will provide recommendations for programs
related to the city's off-site tree mitigation account.
4. The tree preservation board may periodically conduct educational programs and/or publish
educational material as to the importance of trees to the City of Longwood and the requirements
of this section.
(Ord. No.09-1894, 6-15-2009;Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,3-7-2011;Ord. No. 13-
2016, § 1, 11-18-2013;Ord. No. 18-2136, §§ 1, 3, 6-18-2018;Ord. No. 20-2189, § 1, 10-19-2020)
3.6.0. Mobility and parking requirements.
A. Applicability. All new development and redevelopment shall provide mobility elements as provided by this
section, unless such standards are modified according to section 3.6.4.
B. Generally.
1. Minimum required parking spaces to be located in off-street parking lots shall be determined according
to the table of parking space requirements in section 3.6.1. Where calculations of required parking
result in a fraction, it shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
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2. Minimum required parking spaces for uses not specifically listed shall be determined by the most
similar use listed, considering trip generation and intensity characteristics as well as similarity in type of
activity.
3. The community development director may consider a request by the applicant to increase or reduce
the required parking based on parking analysis utilizing the latest ITE Standards or other methodology
as approved by the community development director and prepared by a certified traffic engineer.The
analysis shall include evidence that the change in available parking will not have adverse affects.The
provision of multi-modal transportation alternatives to reduce the need for parking is encouraged.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1, 3-7-2011;Ord. No. 18-2136, §3,6-18-2018)
3.6.1. Parking space requirements.
A. Table of Parking Space Requirements for Residential Uses.
Type of Residential Use Number of Spaces
Single-family homes and duplexes 2 per unit*
Multifamily(apartment, condominiums,townhomes, 1 bedroom or efficiency— 1.5 per unit
and other multifamily structures) 2 bedroom — 1.75 per unit
3 bedroom — 2 per unit
(1) All parking for single-family,duplex, and townhouse developments,shall be accommodated off-
street in a garage, carport, or driveway,commonly-owned parking area, or in dedicated on-street
parking spaces pursuant to city standards and outside of travel lanes,and shall not be located in
the front yard,except the designated driveway.
(2) Where parking in the garage is proposed,the driveway shall be large enough to provide no less
than one nine-foot x 18-foot parking space,except where a driveway provides access to rear
garages as part of a townhouse development.
(3) Parking shall not be located in the right-of-way, except where designated off-street parking
spaces are proposed. Parking areas cannot include the sidewalk.
B. Table of Parking Space Requirements for Nonresidential Uses.
Type of Activity Number of Spaces
Assembly facilities(any facility with an auditorium, 1 per 150 SF GLA used for public assembly or 1 per 3
sanctuary,or other such assembly and gathering place seats in main assembly room, whichever is greater
whether fixed seats or open area)
1 per 350 square feet(SF)of gross leasable area(CLA)
Convenience stores 1 per 200 SF GFA
2 per stall (when with gas station)
General commercial, including retail, day care centers, 1/285 SF CLA 3 per 1000 SF
financial institutions,office
Day care centers 1/500 SF
Gasoline stations 2 per stall plus 1/500 SF of office
Group lodging facilities,such as rooming houses, 1 for each 2 sleeping spaces plus 1 per employee"on
boardinghouses, residential care homes, or the largest shift
dormitories
Hospitals 1 per every 2 beds plus 1/500 SF of office/clinic area
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Manufacturing and similar industrial uses 1 per 750 SF of manufacturing area
Medical,dental,optical,veterinary clinics and offices 1 per 400 SF of total floor area
Mini-storage facilities(storage only-no retail or 1/500 SF of office or employee work area plus one
wholesale selling)-any allowable vehicle storage shall adjacent to each unit
not occur in designated parking areas
Nursery, plant 1 per 350 SF for primary structure
1 per 1,000 SF for outdoor sales area (including
greenhouses)
Nursing homes,assisted care facilities and similar uses 1 per employee plus 1 per each 4 beds
Offices 1/350 square feet GLA
Outdoor seating 0 for first 200 SF
1 per 200 SF of outdoor seating area thereafter
Personal service facilities 1 space per 300 SF GLA
Private schools(K-8), and similar facilities 1 per classroom plus 1/500 SF of office
All public schools; private high schools shall meet the Per state standards
same standard as public high schools
Recreation and amusement facilities 1 space per 5 occupants plus 1/500 SF of office area
Restaurant(fast-food) 1 space/75 SF GLA
Restaurants(sit-down), lounges, bars,taverns,and 1 space/150 SF GLA
similar facilities
Vehicle repair facilities 3 per service bay, 1 per 500 SF enclosed area
Vehicle sales facilities,with accessory repair/body 1 per 500 SF enclosed area, 1 per 1,500 SF display
shop area,3 per service bay
Vehicle sales facilities,without accessory repair/body 1 per 500 SF enclosed area, 1 per 1,500 SF display area
shop
Warehousing 1/1,000 SF GLA
*— (1) Where parking ratios are based on seating,the number of seats to be used in the calculation
shall be based on the occupancy rating of the fire department.
*—* } Where parking ratios are based on number of employees,the maximum potential number of
employees shall be used.
C. 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.
2. Parking areas shall be designed so that no more than ten spaces occur in an unbroken row.All
parking lots shall provide landscaping as required in section 3.5.3.
3. Aisles,driveways, loading areas and access,circulation areas, parking spaces located in front of
buildings,and areas subject to ADA regulation shall be paved on all properties. Parking spaces
located to the side and rear of a building may be paved through the use of"eco pavers"or like
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semi-pervious paving materials that are determined by the city engineer to be adequately
durable for the intended use. "Eco pavers" used in this manner must be properly maintained,
stabilized,and otherwise kept neat and orderly in appearance.
(a) Historic District. For new commercial and multi-family construction all of the private on-
site parking shall occur to the side or rear of the primary structure.
4. All parking areas shall be used for parking only,with no vehicle sales or other sales activity,
storage, nonemergency repairs, or other similar sales or service uses conducted in designated
parking areas.Seasonal sales, such as Christmas trees,and other approved uses may be
allowable,subject to obtaining a temporary use permit.
5. A church or other similar institutional use without daily parking needs may be allowed to leave all
parking spaces beyond those which are required unpaved.The design of the unpaved spaces
shall not have a detrimental effect due to erosion, reduced air or water quality,or other
significant degradation of the natural or built environment. In no case, however,shall the
unpaved parking area be calculated as a minimum required buffer, open space area or retention
area.
6. Parking lot design shall conform to the dimensions described in the following tables. Painted
lines,curbs,or other means to indicate individual spaces shall delineate all parking.
PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS
Minimum Width (Feet) of Total Length (Feet)of
Parking Stall Parking Stall
Standard bay dimension 9 20
Handicapped bay dimension 12 20
PARKING SPACE ANGLE
Dimension (Feet) 45 Degrees 60 Degrees 90 Degrees Parallel
Parking space 9 9 9 9
minimum width
Parking space 20* 20* 20* 24
minimum length
One-way minimum driveway** 12 12 12 12
width
Two-way minimum driveway** 18 18 18 18
width
One-way access aisle width 14 14 14 17
Two-way access aisle width 22 22 24 20
*Forty percent of total spaces may have a width and length of 9 feet by 18 feet.
**With no parking on either side.
7. Traffic control signs and other pavement markings shall be used as necessary to ensure safe and
efficient traffic operate of the site.All traffic control signs and other pavement markings shall be
installed at the applicant's expense.All required signs and markings shall be shown on all
applicable development plans.All traffic control pavement markings to be thermo-plastic type
paint.
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8. Each parking stall shall be accessible from an aisle or driveway and designed so that no
automobile shall back into a public street or public right-of-way, except for officially designated
alleys or designated city or neighborhood parking areas, in order to exit a parking stall. Each
parking lot and stall shall be designed to avoid conflict between pedestrian and vehicular
movements,and shall be designed to avoid conflict with ingress or egress from the site.
9. No door or pedestrian entrance at ground level shall open directly upon a driveway or access
aisle unless the doorway or pedestrian entrance is at least three feet or more from the driveway
or access aisle and unless appropriate improvements are provided to allow for safe pedestrian
access to the door.
10. All required spaces shall be used for automobile parking only,with no motor vehicle sales or any
other sales activity,storage, nonemergency repair work,dismantling or servicing of any kind.
10. Parking areas including all spaces and drive aisles shall be set back a minimum of five feet from
any property line.This requirement is most often met by required landscape buffers.
11. All parking areas shall have a system of lighting to provide adequate illumination for the entire
parking area.Such lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties and public streets.
The lighting plan shall contain a statement that the lighting conforms to the Illuminating
Engineering Society of North America(IESNA) recommendations and shall be based on the
proposed activity level of the site. Photometrics shall be certified by an engineer or architect
licensed in the State of Florida and qualified to attest to the adequacy of site lighting.A table
listing the IESNA recommendations for the site shall be included on the photometric sheet.The
community development director may waive this requirement for existing facilities or minor
amendments to existing development at their discretion.
12. Adequate drainage shall be provided for all parking areas and shall be approved by the city
engineer.
13. All paved parking spaces shall have lines between spaces to indicate individual stalls, and each
stall may be required to be equipped with wheel stops,concrete planters, or bollards according
to the following standards or where deemed appropriate by the city.
a. When adjacent to a required landscaped area,wheel stops are required and shall be
located two and one-half feet from the front end of the stall to prevent encroachment into
required landscaped area.
b. When adjacent to a curbed sidewalk,concrete planters or bollards are required at least
three and one-half feet tall and shall be located at least two feet from the front end of the
stall to protect pedestrians along the sidewalk.Alternatives to planters or bollards shall be
considered at the discretion of the community development director.
c. In parking areas where the front of head-in parking stalls meet,wheel stops are not
required.
d. All wheel stops shall be centered in parking stall to ensure a three feet pedestrian
clearance between ends and shall be colored or covered with reflective material to provide
contrast with adjacent pavement.The recommended maximum height for wheel stops
shall be four inches and any deviation shall be at the discretion of the city engineer.
14. All traffic control pavement markings coloring to be consistent with the Manual of Standards for
Streets and Stormwater.
15. Access. Where there is a conflict between the cross-access standards of this section and
applicable standards of the Florida Department of Transportation,the more restrictive standard
shall apply.
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a. All new commercial, industrial, office,and mixed use developments, or additions to existing
developments;and all nonresidential subdivisions, including group developments and
integrated multiple use developments that front arterials must be designed to provide
cross-access to above mentioned developments.
b. Cross-access is not required when the subject adjacent properties have one or more of the
following conditions or barriers:
(1) Significant topography differences in existing or proposed conditions;
(2) Significant natural features;
(3) Vehicular safety factors;
(4) Existing cross-access provisions;
(5) Other safety and security factors;
c. For redeveloped properties that front arterials,the redeveloped parcel must connect
adjacent parcels where cross-access is available and when a site plan is required.Where a
cross-access drive connection is not available,the site must be designed so that a cross-
access aisle may be created when neighboring properties redevelop.The community
development director may waive this requirement where site design,safety, or security
requirements preclude such a connection.
d. Projects in the Industrial future land use shall not have access to residential streets.
e. Historic District Shared Driveways.To encourage parking on the side and rear of buildings,
two adjacent lots may share a single driveway access. If two lots are to share a single
driveway,the side yard setback, parking setback, and landscape buffer may be reduced to
three feet to allow an additional five feet per lot for the shared drive.
16. The minimum standards for the construction of driveways, curb cuts and other similar alterations
on nonresidential and multifamily properties shall be as follows:
a. Properties developed for commercial or industrial use shall have curb cuts for driveways of
not less than 24 feet or more than 36 feet; however,where separate driveways are
provided for one-way traffic,such driveways may be permitted with a width of not less
than 16 feet.
b. In measuring the width of curb cuts,the distance shall include the transitional slope from
the high curbline to the lowest point of such curb cut.
c. No driveway for a commercial or industrial use shall be made within ten feet of the side
property line of the property to be serviced by such driveway unless a common driveway
for two adjoining properties shall be located on the common property line by written
agreement of all the owners of the adjoining property using the common driveway.
d. There shall be no more than three curb cuts/vehicle entrances for the use of any single
property fronting any single street,with no curb cut any closer than 300 feet to another on
an arterial road and 150 feet on any other road. For each additional street faced,the total
amount of curb cuts for a development will be increased by one to a maximum of five total
curb cuts.The city engineer may approve additional curb cuts or adjust the distance
between cuts where a demonstrated safety need exists and where the site is safely
designed to accommodate the additional entrances. On corner lots, no curb cut or
driveway shall be constructed or maintained closer than 75 feet to the point of curvature of
either street.
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17. Fleet vehicles are allowed on the same parcel as the principal business in the Infill and Mixed Use
and Industrial land use districts. In the Heritage Village,fleet parking will only be allowed in the
adequate parking on the site to support the approved uses on the site along 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. ,djoin + li ti
at least 25 feet,and screened by a class C buffer yard.
D. Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities(handicapped spaces). All land use subject to the
provisions of this development code shall meet the following criteria for handicapped parking.
1. Spaces and access aisles;design, designation, location, and markings.All spaces shall comply with
ADA Standards and Florida Statutes(F.S. §553.5041).
2. Signage. All spaces, in addition to the required signage by Florida Statutes,will be required to
provide a sign marked per Ordinance No.750, indicating a $250.00 fine.
3. Number of spaces.
a. One handicapped space for each 25 required parking spaces up to 100 parking spaces.
b. One handicapped space for each 50 required parking spaces over the next 100 parking
spaces.
c. One handicapped space for each 100 required parking spaces for 300 or more parking
spaces.
E. Bicycle parking.
1. Bicycle parking shall be provided by all educational facilities(as well as vocational, business,or
technical schools), multiple-family dwellings,commercial, mixed-use,and institutional and
industrial uses. Facilities shall be installed so as to resist theft and damage by rust, corrosion, or
vandalism.The community development director may waive requirements of this section,when
alternative adequate facilities are provided.
a. Spaces. Bicycle parking spaces are comprised of Class I,Class II or Class III facilities. Facilities
shall accommodate a range of bicycle shapes and sizes and allow easy locking without
interfering with adjacent bicycles.
(1) Class I. Bicycle lockers are generally rectangular enclosures, each holding one or
two bicycles.
(2) Class II. Bicycle parking racks which allow all three major components of the
bicycle, back wheel,frame and front wheel,to be locked,without removal of
the front wheel.
(3) Class Ill. Stands and racks such as hitching posts, rails and inverted "U" racks.
Common properties in a class III facility include its support of the bicycle with or
without the front wheel removed, its attractiveness and post or pipe
dimensions which allow the use of the popular U-locks. Class III facilities are
recommended for short-term parking,although, in combination with shelter,
they may be adequate for long-term storage.
b. Number of spaces.
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(1) A minimum of one bicycle parking space shall be provided for every ten
required vehicular spaces or two spaces for each public and employee
entrance,whichever is greater.The development review committee may
require additional spaces for educational facilities, libraries and recreational
facilities.
(2) For multiple-family dwellings, a minimum of 25 percent of the required spaces
shall be Class I bicycle lockers or sheltered Class II or Ill facilities to provide for
long term storage.
(3) For nonresidential developments requiring 30 or more spaces, a minimum of 25
percent of the required spaces shall be Class I bicycle lockers or sheltered Class
II or Ill facilities.
(4) New retail,office, institutional and industrial buildings of more than 50,000
square feet in area shall provide employee showers, lockers and changing areas
to facilitate bicycle and pedestrian commuting. Buildings with a single shower
shall have a secure unisex facility. Buildings with multiple showers shall have
gender specific facilities.
c. Location of facilities. All bicycle parking facilities shall be located to provide for convenient
bicycle parking which shall be separated from automobile parking by a physical barrier or
by a minimum of five feet. Bicycle parking facilities shall be located on the same lot or
parcel of land as the use for which such facilities are required and as close to the public and
employee entrances as possible without interfering with the flow of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic. For nonresidential developments,any sheltered spaces required shall be
connected to the building where possible without interfering with the flow of pedestrian
and vehicular traffic.
d. Surfacing.The minimum parking area shall be provided with a hard-surface,all-weather
pavement of asphalt or concrete, and shall be so graded and drained as to provide for the
adequate runoff and disposal of surface water.Supplemental parking may be on
alternative surfaces.
e. Access to facilities. Convenient access to bicycle parking facilities shall be provided and
shall minimize travel distances from adjoining sidewalks and pathways to the bicycle
parking facilities. Where access is via a sidewalk or pathway, curb ramps shall be installed
as appropriate.
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 three 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 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 200 feet.
(a) All auto access drives shall have an adjacent sidewalk that will connect the internal
pedestrian network to sidewalks,trails, or other pedestrian paths whether existing or
proposed as part of the Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan.
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(b) Sidewalks shall connect the entrance of all buildings on site to the entrance of all amenities
within the site(pools, parks and dog parks,clubhouses,gardens,etc.)as well as all parking
areas in as direct a manner as possible.Where appropriate(for parks,dog parks,etc.)
established trails of a minimum of three feet may be substituted for sidewalks.
(c) For nonresidential projects,sidewalks shall connect all parking areas to any entrance,
public or otherwise,wherein pedestrians might reasonably enter the building.
(d) Pedestrian areas,such as crosswalks, courtyards,drop-offs,or entry areas,shall be
identified or marked through the use of stone, brick, pavers,or stamped concrete.
(e) Reserved.
2. The developer shall be responsible for constructing a sidewalk along any street frontage where
one does not exist. Sidewalks shall be a minimum of five feet with a three-foot planting strip
adjacent to the road, or otherwise consistent with adopted plans and standards.
3.6.2. Loading space requirements.
A. Table of Loading Space Requirements.
Type of Activity Floor Area Number of Spaces
All retail activities, except First 20,000 SF(or fraction thereof) 1
automotive
Automotive uses(new and used Up to 15,000 square feet 1
vehicle sales, including cars,trucks, 15,000—40,000 square feet 2
boats, RVs,and the like) Each additional 10,000 square feet 1
(or fraction thereof)
Recreation facilities,amusements, Same as automotive Same as automotive
attractions
Office uses Up to 20,000 square feet 1
20,000-100,000 square feet 2
Over 100,000 square feet 3
Multifamily(5 or more units), Same as office uses Same as office uses
hotels, motels,and other similar
lodging facilities
Hospitals, nursing homes, long- Same as for office uses Same as for office uses
term care facilities
Manufacturing and industrial Up to 15,000 square feet 1
facilities 15,000-40,000 square feet 2
40,000-65,000 square feet 3
Each additional 80,000 square feet 1 additional space
B. Loading space calculations for buildings with multiple uses shall be calculated applying the standard
resulting in the largest number of spaces.
C. Each loading space must be a minimum of ten feet wide, 25 feet long, have an unobstructed vertical
clearance of 14 feet,six inches,and be surfaced, improved, and maintained as required by this section.
Loading spaces must be located so that trucks do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic movement
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or project into any public right-of-way.All loading space areas shall be separated from required parking
areas,designated as loading spaces,and shall be located in close proximity to a service entrance.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 14-2049, § 1,4-20-2015)
3.6.3. Handicapped access. Each new development or redevelopment shall provide off-street parking spaces
as required by state law.
3.6.4.Shared parking reduction.
A. On-site shared parking. Parking space requirements may be reduced or waived up to 20 percent by the
community development director based upon a mixed use, multiple tenant establishment,shopping
center,or joint use of two or more adjacent or adjoining uses that are not separated by a road.The
property owner shall provide the following information to support a request for reduction or waiver of
otherwise required parking, and shall meet the following standards in addition to other applicable city
standards:
1. The hours of maximum (peak) parking demand of the respective developments do not overlap.
2. Where more than one owner is present, a cross-access and cross-parking agreement, in
recordable form acceptable to the city,shall be executed by the owners of developments
involved.Said agreement shall guarantee the joint use of a specified number of parking spaces
and shall be approved by the community development director.
3. The development is a multi-tenant or mixed-use development.Cross-access and cross-parking
agreements shall only be recognized between like uses or commercial and multi-family uses.
Cross easement agreements shall not be recognized between commercial/multi-family and single
family and/or duplex residential uses.
4. Where a cross easement agreement is proposed,the proposed required landscape buffering
scheme shall be submitted to the city for review and approval. Landscape buffering requirements
between parking areas and the property line shall be modified to provide the buffering between
both the parking area and the buildings and the parking area and the street.
B. Off-site shared parking. On-site parking space requirements may be reduced by utilizing an off-site and
noncontiguous parking facility or parking lot upon review by the community development director.The
property owner shall provide the following information to support a request for reduction or waiver of
otherwise required parking and shall meet the following standards in addition to other applicable city
standards:
1. The availability of the off-site parking areas must be guaranteed in perpetuity, by virtue of
common ownership with the primary site, recorded easements, or other binding agreements
acceptable to the city.
2. The off-site parking areas must be located within convenient walking distance of no more than
300 feet of the primary access to the use to be served.
3. The off-site parking areas shall be clearly delineated, and consistent with the city's requirements
for parking spaces in LDC section 3.6.1.
4. The primary development site, independent of off-site parking areas, shall meet all applicable
development standards of this LDC,with the exception of minimum parking requirements.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,3-7-2011;Ord. No. 11-1976, § 1, 11-21-2011; Ord. No.
18-2136, §3, 6-18-2018)
Cross reference(s)—Parking,stopping and standing, §86-31 et seq.
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3.6.5. Parking Alternatives.
A. On-Street Parking. Required on-site parking shall be reduced one for one by any new public on-street
parking provided by the applicant at the time of development subject to compatibility with the city's
street design standards and upon review and approval of the City Engineer. New public on-street
parking spaces must directly front the project in order to be credited towards the required parking
requirements.On-street parking within the public right-of-way cannot be reserved for a specific private
purpose.
B. Historic District Public Parking Credit. Required private parking on-site for commercial uses along the
West Church and Warren Avenue corridors shall be reduced by half a space for every available one off-
street public parking space, upon the review and approval of the City Engineer.The total reduction
under this provision shall not reduce on-site and new on-street parking to below one space per 500
square feet of building area. Each public off-street parking space can only be allocated to one project.
The city shall keep a log of the public off-street parking space assignments in order that double
counting does not occur. Public on-street or off-street parking that has been created or credited to a
specific project remains a public common area and shall not be assigned, reserved or otherwise
promised to any specific property owner or business.
C. Historic District Tandem Parking. For contributing structures in the mixed-use lot type tandem parking
may be requested as employee/staff parking when the lot size, building placement or existing
landscape features inhibit creation of an effective and aesthetically appropriate parking design.The
City Engineer shall review requests for tandem parking and approve, approve with conditions or deny
the request. For supporting structures and new construction in the mixed-use lot type a variance
requesting tandem parking may be requested.Where tandem parking is allowed required ADA
compliant parking shall be separate and distinct from the tandem parking spaces.
3.7.0. Standards for drive-up facilities.
A. All uses and facilities providing drive-up or drive-through service shall provide stacking lanes in according
with the following standards.
B. Restaurants shall provide sufficient stacking space to accommodate eight vehicles.A bypass lane shall be
provided.
C. Banks and financial institutions shall provide stacking spaces as shown in the following table.A bypass lane
shall be provided.
institution is allowed in the Infill and Mixed Use(IMU), Heritage Village SR 434 Corridor(434)and West End (WE),
D. Free-standing ATMs shall be required to have a stacking area for a minimum of three vehicles.A bypass lane
is not required.The style shall be generally consistent with the style,color, material and finish of the
principal buildings on site.Where a canopy is provided,it shall not extend beyond five feet.Where walk-up
service is provided, at least one parking space shall be dedicated to the ATM.
E. Drive-thru lane table.
Number of Drive-Through Total Number of Vehicles to be Accommodated
Lanes Provided
1 8
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2 12
3 18
Each additional lane 2 additional vehicles
accommodated
43 F. For new drive-thrus, a decorative wall shall be provided along a property line abutting residential uses in
order to block lights from vehicles in the stacking lanes or drive-through facility. For freestanding ATMs,the
front perimeter landscape buffer shall either be or made to be consistent with current standards to the
maximum extent practicable.
E. Stacking lanes shall conform to city standards for design and construction Manual of Standards for Streets
and Stormwater and must provide for vehicles to leave the queue if necessary.
F. Drive-through lanes that obstruct the pathway between parking areas and entries into the building shall be
designed with a pedestrian crossing that is delineated by landscaping,curbing, raised or decorative
pavement,and signage.
G. No drive-through speaker shall be oriented to face a single-family residential use or neighborhood zoning
district.
H. Drive-thrus are prohibited in the Transit Village Neighborhood,Station Workshop, Downtown Neighborhood,
and Downtown Storefront districts.
3.8.0. Standards for clear visibility at intersections.
A. In order to provide a clear view of intersecting rights-of-way and/or private driveways to motorists,there
shall be a triangular area of clear vision formed by the two intersecting rights-of-way,driveways, or
combination thereof.
B. On any portion of a lot that lies within the triangular areas described and illustrated below, nothing shall be
erected, placed, planted,or allowed to grow in such a manner as to materially obstruct vision between a
height of three feet and eight feet above the grade at the right-of-way line(s).This prohibition also applies to
vehicle parking spaces.
C. The triangular area required for clear view shall be as shown in the following figure:
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3.9.0. Stormwater management.
A. Applicability. All new development and redevelopment,except single-family and duplex structures, shall
comply with these regulations for stormwater management in the City of Longwood.
B. Generally. All stormwater management facilities shall meet the level of service requirements of the
Longwood Comprehensive Plan, comply with the Stormwater Technical Requirements of the City of
Longwood, Department of Public Works Design Standards and shall comply with the water management
district regulations pertaining to such facilities.
1. Alternative standards to those presented in the Manual of Standards for Streets and Stormwater and
the LDC may be considered based on unique site-specific conditions or when supporting
documentation demonstrates that an alternative analysis or design meets or exceeds the applicable
performance requirements as determined solely by the city engineer or an agent acting on behalf of
city staff.
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C. Requirements. In addition to meeting requirements for retention or detention,all facilities shall meet the
following requirements:
1. Detention/retention facilities located within the city or county right-of-way shall not be located at
intersections.
2. Detention/retention shall not be located adjacent to transportation corridors unless designed as an
amenity by a registered landscape architect and does not interfere with optimal bicycle/pedestrian
access.To be considered an amenity,the retention area must be landscaped and include seating
area(s), passive recreation areas,and pedestrian paths.The city engineer may issue an exemption to
this requirement where it is determined that such a design is not practical and/or creates a public
safety issue and no reasonable alternatives exist.
3. Retention/detention basins shall be of irregular shape and shall have no parallel sides,when visible
from public right-of-way or lands.The city engineer may approve other designs when determined that
no other design options exist, in which case additional landscaping and barriers may be required.
4. Retention ponds that are placed in the front yard should have a landscape barrier rather than fencing,
with rotunda holly the preferred landscape material.
5. For new development or significant redevelopment,those stormwater management system that
eventually discharge into the city's MS4(municipal separate storm sewer systems)should mitigate any
increase in pollutant loads to the maximum extent practicable.To meet this requirement,the city
encourages the use of best management practices(e.g.,stormwater reuse and baffle boxes),as well as
low impact development technologies, including but not limited to: replacement of traditional paving
materials with porous concrete/pervious pavement,grass swales, bio-retention, etc.
6. All facilities have a perimeter planting area between the property line and the top of the slope of the
retention pond.The planting area, if grassed,shall be of sufficient width to accommodate mowing
equipment. Excavation to the property line shall be prohibited.
7. Use of semi-pervious materials,semi-pervious concrete,semi-pervious asphalt, "turf block,"or similar
materials may be used subject to approval of the city engineer.The burden of proof shall reside with
the applicant.The applicant shall demonstrate that the material is designed consistent with accepted
industry specifications.The material shall be designed to retain its porosity,stability, and durability for
a reasonable period of time based on professionally accepted principles and practices.
(a) Historic District.Semi-permeable grass,gravel, and impervious brick are all allowable materials
for parking areas within the Historic District,subject to approval of the city engineer.
(Ord. No. 10-1929,§ 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,3-7-2011; Ord. No. 11-1969, § 1,8-15-2011;Ord. No. 14-
2038, § 1, 8-4-2014;Ord. No. 16-2093, § 1,8-15-2016;Ord. No. 16-2107, § 1, 2-6-2017; Ord. No. 18-2136, § 1, 6-
18-2018)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,adopted March 7, 2011, repealed §3.9.0 and renumbered §§3.10.0,
3.10.1 and 3.11.0 as§§3.9.0, 3.9.1 and 3.10.0 as set out herein.The former§3.9.0 pertained to fire lanes,
addressing and key boxes and derived from Ord. No.02-1599,adopted May 6, 2002.The historical notation
has been retained with the amended provisions for reference purposes.
3.9.1.Storm water management plan requirements.
A. Building permit applications for any development activity which disturbs the existing grade of a piece
of property shall require a stormwater management plan.The community development director may
waive this requirement upon the advice of the city engineer only if adequate information exists to
determine pre and post development drainage patterns without additional survey and design.
B. The city engineer shall review the stormwater management plan required by this section. No clearing
permit, building permit, or development plan approval occur for any project which requires a
stormwater management plan unless the city engineer approves the plan.
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C. The stormwater management plan shall consist of the following:
1) A survey that indicates the current grade of the affected property.
2) A grading plan showing the proposed changes to the grading.
3) The measures being taken to ensure that the grading change does not adversely affect the
drainage of stormwater from the area.
3.10.0. Mobility design.
A. All new development and redevelopment must include 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,and access to adjoining properties.
B. Applicants of development or redevelopment exceeding 20,000 square feet gross floor area along an existing
or proposed LYNX route shall provide space for a bus shelter if needed to place one.
3.11.0. Reserved
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PART III-LONGWOOD DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE V.SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
ARTICLE V. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.1.0. Generally.
Certain uses have characteristics that require the imposition of development standards in addition to those
otherwise required by this LDC.Such standards are provided for home occupation uses, accessory structures,
specific land use activities listed in section 5.4.0,and temporary uses.These standards shall be met by all new
development and redevelopment in the City of Longwood.
5.2.0. Reserved.
5.3.0.Accessory structures.
A. [Intent.] It is the intent of this section to regulate the installation, configuration,and use of accessory
structures,and the conduct of accessory uses, in order to ensure that they are not harmful either
aesthetically or physically to residents and surrounding areas.
B. Generally. Any number of different accessory structures may be located on a parcel, provided that the
following requirements are met:
1. An accessory structure may be located on a site where the principal structure is nonconforming due to
setback, provided that the accessory structure does not increase the nonconformity.
2. All accessory uses, buildings, and structures shall be located on the same lot as the principal use,shall
directly serve the principal use or structure,and be clearly subordinate in area,extent,and purpose
and clearly incidental to the principal use or structure.
3. Accessory uses and structures,other than fences located in compliance with the requirements of
section 5.3.3,shall not be located in any required setback, buffer area, parking,or stormwater
management area.
4. An accessory use or structure shall meet all site design requirements for the land use district in which it
is located, including, but not limited to, height,setback, impervious surface,or location, except as
otherwise noted below. Fences may be located on or inside the property line.
5. Accessory dwelling units including mother-in-law suites are considered accessory structures and are
allowed.Such units may provide all independent living facilities other than full kitchens.
6. Historic District.
ja) Accessory structures in the Downtown Historic Future Land Use shall not exceed 10%of the total
lot area.
(b) Accessory structures shall be located in the rear or side yards.Where an appropriate accessory
structure is proposed in the front yard,such as a gazebo,the structure will be reviewed for its
architectural consistency with the primary structure and its impact on the public space.
C. Accessory structure setbacks.
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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, 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 MDR-15 and MDR-7, or five feet for
necessary equipment such as condenser units and pool pumps) except as stated within the Code,
development order or city approved HOA documents or covenants.
2. Where a property is located within a commercial or industrial zoning district and is located adjacent to
another commercial or industrial property,the setback for an accessory structure may be reduced to
three feet in instances where the seven foot requirement is deemed impractical by the community
development director.
3. Standalone buildings such as accessory dwelling units,sheds,and detached garages that exceed 200
square feet and/or ten feet in height shall meet the primary structure setbacks for the property.
4. Where the side setback in a district is less than seven feet,the accessory structure encroachment shall
be reduced to match the principal setback.
5. For single-family homes, duplexes,and townhomes, accessory structures shall not project beyond the
established front building line of the main residence.
6. For platted subdivisions which include buildings with zero lot lines, accessory structure setbacks may
be reduced to three feet.
7. The community development director may reduce setback requirements for properties where:
a. A patio area or similar accessory structure is proposed and fully enclosed by a permitted opaque
fence or wall, as long as the structure does not exceed the height of the proposed fence or wall.
b. The property was built in a subdivision that was approved as a planned unit development prior to
2001, and the setback reduction would allow the accessory structure to better meet existing
neighborhood characteristics.
D. Accessory structure height. Accessory structures shall not exceed a height of 15 feet.Structures attached to
primary buildings(i.e.screened porches or car ports) may exceed the height for accessory structures but may
not exceed the height of the primary structure.
E. Size. Residential accessory structures such as accessory dwelling units,garages,sheds and carports shall not
be larger than 50 percent of the size of the primary structure.Where the primary structure is below 1,200
square feet,the accessory structure may be 75 percent of the size of the primary structure.
F. The community development director may allow increases in the size and height of accessory structures for
non-residential projects where the accessory structure is an inextricable function of an otherwise allowable
primary use, or where the size or height restrictions create a practical or safety-related difficulty in the
function of the primary use.
5.3.1.Swimming pools.
A. Where the swimming pool, hot tub,etc. is not located within a screen or other enclosure,a fence shall
be required, consistent with the Florida Building Code. Pools, hot tubs, and similar uses shall not be
located in public easements or rights-of-way unless written permission is provided from the entity with
authority over the easement or right-of-way.
B. An enclosure of a swimming pool, hot tub,or similar use, whether attached or detached from the
principal building,shall meet all required setbacks for the land use district in which it is located.
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C. Swimming pools in operation within the City of Longwood shall be maintained in good working order at
all times.This includes, but is not limited to maintaining an operational pump to circulate the water
and proper maintenance of chemical levels within the pool to prevent the accumulation of algae and
debris.
D. Refer to swimming pool setbacks in section 3.2.1(D)of this Land Development Code.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1976, § 1, 11-21-2011;Ord. No. 14-2049, § 1,4-20-2015)
5.3.2. Television dish receivers and antennas.
A. A satellite dish 36 inches or less in diameter is an accessory use and shall not require a building permit
for installation.A satellite dish greater than 36 inches shall require a building permit and shall not be
allowed in any residential district.
B. Any satellite dish, regardless of size, shall conform to the site design criteria of the land use district in
which it is located, including setbacks and height limitations.
(Ord. No. 16-2107,§ 1, 2-6-2017)
5.3.3. Fences.
A. Fences and walls shall be constructed in a safe,sturdy manner.Where a fence has horizontal or vertical
support posts on only one side of the fence,those support structures shall face the interior of the
property.Where a fence has support structures on both sides,a finished side shall face toward
adjacent properties or right-of-way.
B. No fences or other structures will be allowed in easements dedicated for public purposes and
maintained by the city without written permission from the city or appropriate agency.
C. Fences may be placed in private utility easements, provided the owner/contractor signs a hold
harmless agreement with the City of Longwood.The length of fence located within the easement shall
be minimized by placing fence along the edge of the easement where possible.
D. On residential and historic district properties,fences may be located in any front,side, or rear yard
pursuant to these standards:
1. Fences shall not exceed 42 inches in height when placed in a front yard.Wrought iron fences that
are predominantly transparent may be six feet in height when placed in a front yard. In the
Historic District,the maximum opacity for a front yard fence is 60%.
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.
3. Where a residential lot abuts a nonresidential use or a ditch,waterway, or other significant grade
change or safety hazard, a six foot high fence may be permitted in the front yard along the
adjacent property line.
4. Where the elevation of the lot results in a eight-foot fence being lower than the fence heights on
other lots along the along the extended property lines,then the fence height may be increased
for consistency.
5. Fences in the Historic District shall be white,except for wrought iron fences which can be black
consistent with traditional application. Fences may also include columns of brick or stone
consistent with the building design.
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E. On nonresidential, apartment,and mixed-use properties,walls and fences may not exceed eight feet in
any yard. Where chain link fencing is in the front of yard of properties fronting SR 434, 17-92, or Ronald
Reagan Boulevard,fences may not exceed six feet.
F. Allowable perimeter fence materials shall include aluminum,treated wood, masonry,wrought iron,
and vinyl except as otherwise specified. Chain link fencing is only allowed in the following situations:
1. Commercial,Station
Core, and Infill and Mixed-Use properties. Chain link fencing is allowed in any yard of properties
with the Commercial,Station Core, and Infill and Mixed-Use land use designation
properties.Where properties have frontage on SR 434, 17-92,or Ronald Reagan Boulevard, chain
link fencing in the front yard must be black or green vinyl chain link, no taller than six feet, and
screened from view by a landscape buffer B.
2. Industrial(IND)land use properties. Chain link fencing is allowed in any yard of industrial
property.Where properties have frontage on SR 434, 17-92, or Ronald Reagan Boulevard,chain
link fencing in the front yard must be black or green vinyl chain link, no taller than six feet, and
screened from view by a landscape buffer B.
3. As temporary fencing for construction sites,special events,temporary uses,as provided for by
this Development Code.
4. To enclose government utility facilities, retention ponds,telecommunication towers, permitted
ballfields, play areas, and other recreational uses,as well as community gardens,on institutional
properties(government, church,school).Chain link fencing used in this manner must be either
green or black vinyl coated.When used in a front yard, or where the chain link fence is adjacent
to residential or mixed-use properties or visible from the street, it must have a landscape buffer
A.This buffer requirement may be reduced at the discretion of the city manager.
5. In any yard on properties with a low-density residential (LDR)or medium-density residential
(MDR)designation.
G. Fences shall not obstruct visibility as required in section 3.8.0.
H. Fences and walls on nonresidential property shall not obstruct any utility easement from being
accessed by the City of Longwood.
Building permits shall be required for all fence installation. Building permit shall not be required to
complete a minor repair of an existing fence. For the purpose of this section the term "minor"shall
mean the replacement of no more than 20 percent of the existing fence.A permit will be required if
any portion of the fence is moved to a new location.
J. Any fence or wall required for the purpose of screening equipment,vehicle or storage by the city codes
shall be a minimum of six feet in height.
K. Barbed wire, electrified fences(excluding"invisible" dog fences), plain wire mesh,field fencing or sheet
metal fencing shall not be allowed on any property in the city, unless required by state or federal law
or regulation.
L. Temporary fences are prohibited;except those temporary fences constructed of materials of
professional grade used to protect construction and excavation sites or to protect plants during grading
and construction and such, are allowed for the duration of an active building permit for the fenced site.
Temporary fences will require a fence permit.
M. Fence placement standards for Danbury Mill, the Landings, and Coventry.
(1) Within the subdivisions known as Danbury Mill,The Landings, and Westlake Manor unit 1(also
known as Coventry),the fence placement requirements of this section shall not apply,except
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when the determination of a homeowners association is appealed by the applicant or by city
staff.This shall not be construed to exempt fence placement from the requirement to obtain a •
construction permit.
(2) Applications to the city for a fence permit within the subject subdivisions shall be accompanied
by a letter from the homeowners association stating that the proposed fence location is
approved.The city shall not issue a permit for the installation or replacement of a fence without
receiving a letter of approval from the homeowners association.
(3) The homeowners association shall evaluate each request for the placement of a fence consistent
with the covenants and restrictions for the subdivision. Said covenants and restrictions shall be
applied in a uniform and consistent manner to ensure that fence placement is appropriate to the
lot and building configuration of the subdivision.
(4) In the event that the application for the placement or replacement of a fence is denied due to
the proposed placement being denied by the homeowners association,the applicant or city staff
may appeal the decision to the city commission.The city commission shall then evaluate the
request according to the placement requirements of this section,as they are applied to other
residential properties within the city.
(5) Upon the dissolution or discontinuation of any of the above referenced homeowners
associations,the standards for placement of fences as described in section 5.3.3 shall apply.
(Ord. No.06-1800, §5,8-7-2006;Ord. No.07-1833,§ 1, 11-19-2007;Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No.
11-1956, § 1, 3-7-2011;Ord. No. 11-1969, § 1,8-15-2011; Ord. No. 11-1976, § 1, 11-21-2011;Ord. No. 12-1992, §
1,9-4-2012;Ord. No. 14-2025, § 1, 5-5-2014;Ord. No. 17-2129, § 1, 12-18-2017;Ord. No. 19-2156, § 1, 9-16-
2019)
5.3.4.Sheds and storage buildings.
A. Any number of sheds or storage buildings may be allowed,subject to full compliance with the
standards of this section.
B. Reserved.
C. Sheds and storage buildings shall not be located within any easement unless written permission is
provided from the entity with authority over the easement or right-of-way.
D. Sheds and storage buildings shall be included in any calculations of impervious surface on the site.The
total of all impervious surfaces on the site, including any sheds and storage buildings,shall not exceed
the maximum impervious surface standard established for the land use district.
E. Sheds and storage buildings shall only be allowed in the interior side yard of any corner lot.
(Ord. No. 11-1976,§ 1, 11-21-2011;Ord. No. 16-2088, § 1,6-20-2016;Ord. No. 18-2136, § 1, 6-18-2018)
5.3.5. Canopies.A canopy structure used as a carport, boat cover, or other similar use shall not locate within
any required setback.All canopies will fully comply with all building code requirements,such as but not limited to,
wind load standards and requirements for anchoring.
A. Canopies for gas stations. Gas station canopies may exceed the accessory structure height to 22 feet.
(Ord. No. 20-2170, § 1, 2-17-2020
5.3.6. Portable temporary storage units.
Portable temporary storage units shall be allowed on properties within the city subject to the following
requirements:
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A. Each portable temporary storage unit(PTSU)shall not exceed nine feet in width, 16 feet in
length, and ten feet in height.
B. The PTSU shall remain on the property no longer than 30 days for each stay including the days of
delivery and removal. Multiple units may be utilized, provided all of the units are delivered and
removed simultaneously.A minimum of 90 days shall elapse between stays.
C. In the case of a residential use,the PTSU shall be placed in an existing driveway serving the
property,a side yard or rear yard.The PTSU shall not occupy a front yard or a side yard
functioning as a front yard unless placed on an existing driveway. No minimum setbacks are
required, but in no case shall the PTSU block or encroach upon sidewalks, public or private rights-
of-way, or other properties, or obstruct motorist visibility.A PTSU shall not be utilized as a
primary use or as a habitable structure.
D. In the case of commercial or industrial use,the PTSU may occupy parking spaces or loading areas
assigned or owned by the business tenant or property owner subject to approval by the city.
E. PTSUs shall be allowed an extended stay of more than 30 days on residential properties in
connection with a permit for construction activity.The PTSU may remain on the property for the
duration of the construction activity but must be removed prior to the issue of a certificate of
occupancy,or if the construction activity otherwise ceases.The placement of the PTSU shall be
determined during the construction permit review.
F. Extended stays on commercial or industrial property will require a temporary use permit unless
part of a previously approved site development plan.
(Ord. No.05-1746, §9(5.3.6),4-4-2005;Ord. No. 11-1976, § 1, 11-21-2011;Ord. No. 19-2151, § 1, 3-4-2019)
5.3.7. Temporary structures for construction activities.
A. Permitting.Temporary structures used to coordinate and direct construction or for use as a sales office
and authorized by a valid development order or other applicable approval shall be allowed upon
receipt of a building permit.Approval may be granted by the community development director or
designee for a trailer, mobile home, or similar unit including an unsold home in a new subdivision,to
be used as a temporary sales office or other business facility in any district and not for residential
occupancy.
B. Duration. The permit shall expire upon completion of the project, or within six months,whichever
occurs first.The permit may be extended for one or more six-month periods following inspection by
the building division to ensure need and code compliance. Upon permit expiration,the temporary
structure shall be removed immediately.
C. Location. Construction trailers must be located on-site,outside the road right-of-way.Construction
trailers may only be allowed in an easement with written permission from the city and any utilities
located in the easement.
D. Flood zones. The location of temporary structures in flood zones is subject to section 4.5.5(E)of this
LDC.
(Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1, 3-7-2011;Ord. No. 14-2049, § 1,4-20-2015;Ord. No. 18-2136, §3,6-18-2018)
5.4.0. Supplemental standards for specified land use activities.
The following uses shall comply with all site design and development standards for the land use district in
which the use is located, and all site design and development standards as may apply in any overlay district, or
within the corridors established in section 3.2.3. However,the uses specified below have characteristics that
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require additional standards to ensure compatibility with the surrounding area.These standards apply in addition
to the standards for the land use district,overlay district,or corridor. Where any conflict arises in the application of
standards,the stricter standard shall apply.
5.4.1. Kennels.
A. Commercial kennels are limited to the raising, breeding, boarding and grooming of domesticated
animals. Farm animals such as pigs and chickens or exotic animals such as snakes are expressly
prohibited.
B. All kennels shall be required to have a bufferyard B, and shall include at a minimum a six foot masonry
wall.
C. All runs shall be equipped with drains provided every ten feet and connected to an approved sanitary
facility.
D. No animal having a disease harmful to humans shall be boarded or maintained in the facility.
E. No building,or other structure, nor any outside dog run shall be located any closer than 150 feet from
any residential use.
F. Any allowable outside door run shall be designed and include features for odor and pest control.
G. No kennel will utilize outside animal runs between the hours of 8:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m.the next day.
During all other times no more than three animals at a time will be allowed in outside dog runs.
H. All new kennels shall provide inside runs with adequate soundproofing to ensure that sound is
contained on-site.
I. Kennels are required to receive a commercial kennel license from the Seminole County Animal Control
Department after receiving a certificate of occupancy from the city.
(Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,3-7-2011)
5.4.2. Family day care.
A. A family day care facility, as defined by F.S. §402.302, may be permitted within existing residential
structures unless nuisance conditions occur. (Refer to nuisance requirements of the city Code.)
B. A state license shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the minimum standards established
by the State of Florida and administered by the department of children and family services.
C. A security fence shall be provided of a type and construction to prevent children from leaving the
facility unattended.
D. Family day care facilities shall be required to obtain ao business tax receipt pursuant to the
requirements of chapter 82, article II.A state license shall be required prior to issuance of a city
business tax receipt.
(Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1, 3-7-2011;Ord. No. 17-2120, §8, 7-17-2017)
5.4.3. Certain auto-oriented uses. Vehicle sa. , ehic rutr s ehic/c a ^d Mods shops
A. Location of vehicle sales and rental facilities.
1. No property used for vehicle sales or rental facilities shall be located within 50 feet of any
property that has a future land use of LDR or MDR or is being used for any residential purposes
exEept-these-uses-deseFibeel-ifi-subseetieFF(44.The distance shall be measured between the
nearest property line of the vehicle sales or rental use to the nearest property line of the
residential use.
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2. Vehicle sales facilities shall not be located in multi-tenant centers or strip commercial centers.
3. Vehicle sales(indoor,showroom).Vehicle sales or rental facilities in which the entire operation is
housed completely indoors with no outdoor storage,.or display,.or a vehicle service component
shall be considered as a retail use for the purpose of landscape and buffers,and shall be
allowable as specified in the allowable use table.be considered a retail operation.
4. Towing companies may carry a license for accessory,wholesale vehicle sales of no more than
seven vehicles at any one time and must carry a wholesale dealer license through the State of
Florida. No retail vehicle sales will be allowed and the presence of any signage indicating sale to
the public at the location shall be considered evidence of a code violation.All vehicles shall be
buffered by an opaque fence of six feet in height and a ten-foot wide buffer B with slash pines as
the preferred tree.The other supplemental standards for vehicle sales do not apply to the towing
business beyond those listed in this subsection.
5. Vehicle sales facilities and operations shall not be located on property adjacent to State Road 131
r Rn all Reagan Boulevard !CR 4271
6. Vehicle rental facilities for any vehicles that are not cars, light trucks,or vans, are only allowed in
the Industrial (IND) land use district.
B. All areas for display or sale shall be paved and shall not be elevated above the existing grade.Areas for
display or sale are limited to those that are clearly marked on the approved site plan.Such areas shall
not include the parking lots or parking spaces required to meet the standards of section 3.6.0.
C. Only motor vehicles,trailers, and marine vehicles that are operable may be sold or leased. For the sale
of cars and trucks,there is a required minimum lot size of two net acres and be consistent with all
other requirements of this section and the LDC.
D. The owner of a new or used motor vehicle, marine, recreational vehicle sale, lease or rental facility or
lot shall formulate a plan and inventory for the safe storage of flammable or hazardous materials to be
stored or used on the property.The inventory shall be submitted to the city prior to the building permit
approval,and it shall list the type,quantity and location of these materials and be kept current
pursuant to direction provided by the city.
E. Under no circumstances shall any vehicles,signs, banners,tents,or other items be stored, parked,
displayed,or otherwise placed on public rights-of-way at any time.Tents, along with attention getting
devices are permitted only with the approval of a temporary use permit, pursuant to section 58-193 of
Longwood City Code.
F. No exterior lighting shall shine or cause glare on any abutting property.
G. Telephone loudspeakers or paging systems are prohibited.
H. All outside storage and loading areas shall be screened from view from adjacent properties with a
landscape bufferyard D along the entire side and rear property lines. For properties exceeding five
acres in size,the city may require a masonry wall and additional landscape buffering along rear yard,
side yards and front yards if determined necessary to mitigate visual impacts of the use.To further the
same goal,the city may require landscaping improvements or a contribution to the city for landscaping
and irrigation improvements to be installed and maintained within the public right-of-way adjacent to
the frontage of the property. No outdoor storage of inoperable vehicles,automobile parts, discarded
tires,or similar materials shall be permitted.
No loading or unloading of any vehicles may occur on any public right-of-way or in any off-site location,
unless prior approval has been received from the City of Longwood.
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J. All applications for a vehicle sales or rental facility that does not currently exist on the property or for
the expansion of existing legally conforming vehicle sales or rental facilities where additional lands are
taken shall require a site plan consistent with all of the requirements of LDC section 10.2.0.The site
plan must demonstrate full compliance with this section along with all current applicable development
design standards, including, but not limited to, parking,storm-water management,setbacks,
architecture,and landscape. Existing infrastructure and buildings to be used as part of a new or
expanded vehicle sales or rental facility shall be treated as new construction and must comply with all
design standards, including meeting all current stormwater management regulations, regardless of
prior use or time unoccupied and without any credit given for existing infrastructure towards
stormwater management requirements.
K. The city may impose conditions upon the requested vehicle sales facility and operation to mitigate
against its traffic impacts concerning sales events or other events that cause high level of traffic
generation to and from the property.Such conditions may include the submittal and implementation
of an acceptable maintenance of traffic plan and a requirement to hire police officers to direct and
regulate traffic during such events.
L. Vehicle service and repair and body shops are allowable uses pursuant to the following supplemental
standards:
1. All service, repair, body and paint work shall only be conducted within an enclosed building which
meets all applicable local,federal and state requirements, including health,safety and fire
prevention regulations.All major overhaul, body and fender work, upholstering and welding shall
be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
2. All spray painting shall be conducted within an approved spray booth.
3. No outdoor storage of inoperable vehicles, automobile parts, discarded tires,or similar materials
shall be permitted.
4. Body shops are allowed as a primary use in the High and Light Industrial Districts{+N-1))pursuant
to the following standards in addition to all other relevant standards in this Development Code:
a. Where a body shop is adjacent to a residential area,an eight-foot wall of brick,stone, or
decorative pre-fabricated concrete is required.
b. All spray painting shall be conducted within an approved spray booth.
c. When adjacent to residentially-zoned property or property in residential use, all
applications for a body shop shall be accompanied by an environmental mitigation plan
that indicates how steps will be taken to reduce noise, smell, and other potential impacts
to adjacent properties. Elements of the plan may include windows, doors,and filtration
systems that reduce outside impacts.
5. Body shops are allowed as a primary use in the' 17-92 district pursuant
to the following standards in addition to all other relevant standards in this Development Code:
a. Where a body shop is adjacent to a residential area,an eight-foot wall of brick, stone,or
decorative pre-fabricated concrete is required.
b. All spray painting shall be conducted within a spray booth that is reviewed and permitted
by the city.
c. The building must be a minimum of 5,000 square feet, made of concrete block construction
with a decorative exterior including a high level of architectural design.
d. When adjacent to residentially-zoned property or property in residential use,all
applications for a body shop shall be accompanied by an environmental mitigation plan
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that indicates how steps will be taken to reduce noise,smell,and other potential impacts
to adjacent properties. Elements of the plan may include windows,doors,and filtration
systems that reduce outside impacts.
e. The body shop must also include one or more related accessory uses such as,vehicle
service or repair,vehicle insurance or vehicle rental.
6. Mechanical repairs, body and paint repairs are permitted as an accessory use to conforming
facilities providing automotive, boat and recreational vehicle sales. Such repairs shall only be
conducted within an enclosed building which meets all applicable local,federal and state
requirements, including health,safety and fire prevention regulations.
M. Car washes.Vehicle service and repair and body shops are allowable uses pursuant to the following
supplemental standards:
a. New car washes shall not be located within a 1 mile radius of an existing car wash,whether
or not the existing car wash is within the City limits or not.The distance shall be measured
from the closest property line of each property.
N. Convenience stores with gasoline sales.
a. New convenience stores with gasoline sales shall not be located within a 1 mile radius of an
existing convenience store with gasoline sales,whether or not the existing store is within
the City limits or not.The distance shall be measured from the closest property line of each
property. This requirement does not apply where:
(1) A convenience store with gasoline sales is proposed in the same location as an
existing convenience store with gasoline sales.
(2) A convenience store with gasoline sale is proposed within a development that
proposes removing another convenience store with gasoline sales,even if not
in the same location as the existing.
5.4.4. Bed and breakfast establishments.
A. A bed and breakfast establishment is allowable as described in section 2.3.1, provided that the
residential character of the neighborhood is maintained.
B. The owner of the establishment shall reside in the bed and breakfast establishment. However,where
an individual owns two such establishments,owner-occupancy shall be required in one establishment;
the second establishment shall not require owner occupancy.
C. The number of guest rooms for overnight lodging shall not exceed five.
D. Breakfast,social events, and activities shall be limited to the lodgers in the facility, and shall not be
held out to the general public.
E. Adequate parking shall be provided on the site of the bed and breakfast establishment.
F. One sign identifying the bed and breakfast establishment may be allowed and shall be limited to eight
square feet.
G. The allowable sign shall have a color and design consistent with the color and design of the bed and
breakfast establishment.
H. The conversion of an existing residential structure to a bed and breakfast establishment shall retain the
residential appearance of the structure.
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5.4.5.Adult entertainment establishments. All adult entertainment establishments shall comply with the
standards,criteria,and procedures of chapter 10,article II of the city Code.
5.4.6. Nursing and convalescent facilities.
A. The minimum lot area shall be one acre.
B. The minimum frontage for the site shall be 100 feet.
C. Rooms or suites of rooms shall not be designed, altered or maintained for housekeeping or family,
living purposes; however,full living units may be provided on-site as accessory units to the nursing
facility.Such full living units shall meet all requirements, including density of the district in which the
facility is located.
D. All nursing and convalescent facilities shall be licensed by the appropriate state and/or federal agency
and shall require both county and city business tax receipts.
5.4.7. Reserved.
5.4.8. Community residential homes(CRH).
A. A community residential home shall be licensed by the State of Florida pursuant to F.S. §419.001.
B. Community residential homes shall be used only for the purpose of providing rehabilitative or
specialized care and may not be used for administrative or related office-type activities other than in
support of the facility.
C. No counseling or other client services for nonresidents are permitted within a community residential
homes project.
D. Community residential homes shall be similar in appearance to the prevailing character of the
neighborhood. "Similar" means within 125 percent of the average floor area, building dimensions,
height;architectural style,as determined by color, materials, roof design,or other architectural
features,shall be similar to other dwelling units in the adjacent area.
E. Community residential homes shall be allowed a building sign not to exceed six square feet on the
front facade of the home.
F. All CRH projects shall comply with a minimum of the bufferyard A requirements and shall also include a
six-foot high opaque and decorative fence or wall.
G. A responsible supervisory person over the age of 18 years shall be on duty on the premises at all times
while residents are on the premises. Minimum staffing levels required by the state or other licensing
agency must be maintained at all times.
H. All community residential homes shall be required to obtain a City of Longwood business tax receipt.
All such facilities shall comply with applicable local,state,or federal, physical plant and fire/safety
standards and shall furnish proof of appropriate county, state,or federal licensure,and applicable,
before issuance of a city business tax receipt.
I. No community residential home shall be located closer than 1,000 feet to another CRH,as measured
from property line to property line.
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J. A building or dwelling unit to be used as a community residential home shall be at least 750 square feet
in area, or more where state standards require.
5.4.9. Group homes.
A. A group home, as defined in F.S. §419.001, may house six or fewer residents.
B. A minimum of six-foot high wall shall be provided on the side and rear yard.
C. There shall be on-site full time management.
D. Minor on-site medical services may be provided.
E. Each dwelling unit occupied by the clients shall be a minimum of 750 square feet in area.
5.4.10. Religious institutions.
A. This section applies to establishments that are churches,synagogues, or other places of worship.
B. Uses and activities other than the primary function of worship shall be considered accessory uses and
shall be clearly ancillary to the primary function.Such uses and activities, other than worship, may
include religious instruction (such as"Sunday School", Bible school, or other similar instruction typically
associated with the worship activities), offices to support the establishment,and meeting spaces.
1. Child day care, adult day care, preschool, or nursery facilities may be allowable where such
facilities are not the primary use or activity,and where such use or activity is operated by the
religious institution that is the principal use on the site.Where such a facility is the principal use
on the site, it shall be subject to the standards that apply to commercial or institutional facilities.
2. Academic schools may be allowable where such facilities are not the primary use or activity, and
where such use or activity is operated by the religious institution that is the principal use on the
site.Where such a facility is the principal use on the site, it shall be subject to the standards that
apply to school facilities.
3. Dining facilities may be allowable where such facilities are not the primary use or activity,where
such facility is not considered a restaurant,and where such facility is operated by the religious
institution that is the principal use on the site.
4. A community center,fellowship hall,social hall, recreation hall,or other similar gathering place is
allowable as an accessory use to a religious institution when the gathering place is a function of
the primary use on site.
C. Religious institutions that are proposed,whether new or expanded,to include one or more ancillary
uses or facilities in addition to the principal place of worship,shall provide a parking plan that identifies
the parking requirements of each separate use as well as the proposed parking ratio.The parking plan
will identify primary times of parking requirements and demonstrate that joint uses or differing peak
parking demand will not result in a parking deficiency on the site.
D. Religious institutions that are proposed,whether new or expanded,to include one or more ancillary
uses or facilities in addition to the principal place of worship,shall provide a bufferyard C according to
the requirements of section 3.5.0 of this development code.
E. Religious institutions,whether new or expanded,that are proposed in a residential neighborhood,and
will include one or more ancillary uses or facilities in addition to the principal place of worship,shall
demonstrate the design features and methods to be used to ensure compatibility with the surrounding
neighborhood.
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5.4.11. Outdoor storage and warehousing. Outdoor storage shall only be allowed as an accessory to
commercial, industrial,and mixed-use land use designated areas in accordance with an approved site plan or
change of use permit,the city Codes and the following conditions:
A. Outdoor storage may be permitted in the rear yard,directly behind and adjacent to the industrial or
commercial building.The outdoor storage yard area for Commercial,Station Core,and Infill and Mixed-
Use 4-tP44J3 properties shall be no larger than 30 percent of the floor area of that use.
B. Outdoor storage for the industrial (IND)land use district are allowed in the rear yard in an amount no
larger than 50 percent of the property, provided that all required landscape buffers and screening and
walls are provided. Outdoor storage is allowed in the side yards of parcels designated for industrial
when such outdoor storage area is enclosed by a solid fence,or masonry wall if required.Outdoor
storage is prohibited in front yards in all districts.
&C. Outdoor storage areas shall be screened from adjacent residential or historic uses by a masonry wall or
opaque fence of a height sufficient to screen the outdoor storage from view.Outdoor storage areas
adjacent to other land uses shall require a landscape buffer one classification higher than is required in
section 3.5.2, buffers required, (i.e., if bufferyard A is identified,then a bufferyard B would be required
for outdoor storage).
€D. No outside storage area, or building,shall be located in a public utility or drainage easement.
43:E. No outdoor storage may be located in a required parking area, landscape buffer,fire zone loading area,
or access lane.
5.4.12. Outdoor display. Outdoor display may be allowed as an accessory to areas designated as infill and
mixed-use(except in the transit village overlay), neighborhood commercial mixed use, downtown historic, and
industrial in accordance with all applicable city codes and the following conditions:
A. Outdoor display of merchandise may be permitted within the required front,side,or rear yard areas,
providing that such outdoor display shall not be located adjacent to a local residential street.
B. Outdoor display areas shall be set back no less than ten feet from the front right-of-way line and five
feet from the side property line. Landscaping shall be installed such that outdoor display materials are
not visible from any adjacent local residential street.
C. All display merchandise and related display equipment shall be removed at the close of business each
day. No outdoor display areas shall be permitted within required parking spaces or areas, nor shall they
be permitted on public sidewalks or pedestrian or vehicular access areas, parking aisles,or driveway
entrances or exits.
5.4.13. Massage therapy. For the purposes of this section, massage therapy establishments are those
establishments which are consistent with and licensed pursuant to F.S.ch.480 and in which all massage therapy is
performed by state-licensed massage therapists.
A. Massage therapy establishments are a permitted use within multi-tenant centers in the industrial
district, provided they meet the following conditions:
1. No massage therapy establishment located within the industrial district shall be located any less
than 1,000 feet from another massage therapy establishment. Massage therapy establishments
conforming to the standards of subsection B.shall not be included in the distance calculation.
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2. Hours of operation on each day must be limited to times occurring between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00
p.m. and shall be advertised and clearly posted as such.
3. All massage therapists must hold active licenses issued by the State of Florida.The licenses of all
massage therapists operating out of any establishment shall be posted in a location visible to all
those entering the establishment.
B. Massage therapy establishments that meet the following criteria shall be permitted in commercial
districts outside of the Industrial districts pursuant to LDC 2.3.1 in the infill mixed use, Heritage Village
1. The massage therapy establishment is an accessory use to and occupying the same space as a
primary use that is a licensed professional service other than professional massage therapy that
is customarily associated with massage therapy(i.e. chiropractor, physician, beautician,etc.)A
licensed professional who has had an active license issued by the State of Florida for five
continuous years and without a complaint being filed or having been found guilty of unlawful or
disorderly act, conduct or disturbance during that period can operate independently provided
they are located in multi-tenant centers or strip commercial centers.
a) The establishment is located in a development or building where 80 percent or more of the
tenants are engaged in professional services as defined in the LDC. It shall be the
responsibility of the applicant to provide necessary documentation from the property
owner.
b) The approval will be for a year and it will be the applicant's responsibility at the time of the
city business license renewal to resubmit property owner documentation and proof that
the licensee is still in good standing with the State of Florida.
2. Hours of operation on each day must be limited to times occurring between 7:00 a.m.and 8:00
p.m.and shall be advertised and clearly posted as such.
3. All massage therapists must hold active licenses issued by the State of Florida.The number of
massage therapists operating as an accessory to another professional service use and within any
establishment shall be limited to one specific licensed massage therapist per other licensed
professional(i.e. chiropractor, physician, beautician,etc.).The licenses of all massage therapists
operating out of any establishment shall be posted in a location visible to all those entering the
establishment.
C. Each request to establish a massage therapy office shall require an application and approval by the
community development department independent of a business tax receipt.Approval of such
application is not transferable,and a new application is required for any proposed change to the terms
of the original approved application, including ownership and/or location.
D. All massage therapists must have held an active and uninterrupted State of Florida Massage Therapy
license for the last two years, and must be able to document as part of their application that they and
the establishments they operated out of have operated lawfully and without a complaint being filed or
having been found guilty of unlawful or disorderly act, conduct or disturbance during that period.
E. Massage therapy establishments in any district shall have their approval revoked and shall be required
to close immediately upon a finding by the Longwood Police Department that criminal activity has
been occurring on the premises.
Any massage therapy establishment lawfully operating on the effective date of this section within any
district shall be in compliance with all provisions of this section.All lawfully operating massage therapy
establishments subject to section 5.4.13(B)shall have until April 30, 2013 to comply with the standards
of section 5.4.13(B)(3). Massage therapy establishments failing to comply with the requirements of this
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Code shall be subject to enforcement pursuant to Article VI, Division 2 of the City of Longwood Code of
Ordinances.The city further reserves the right to ensure compliance with this section via those
alternative remedies set forth in F.S.ch. 162, and, if appropriate,through a civil action for injunctive or
other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.
5.4.14. Outdoor seating areas. Outdoor seating areas are permitted as an accessory use to establishments
selling food and/or alcohol for on-site consumption.All outdoor seating areas must receive approval from the
community development department.Outdoor seating areas may be approved pursuant to the following
standards and requirements:
A. An outdoor seating application along with payment of applicable fees must be submitted to the
community development department.
B. Stand-alone restaurants and restaurants located within multi-tenant centers may be allowed outdoor
seating areas that are subordinate to the principal use. Bars and other establishments which primarily
serve alcohol must ensure that patrons are only seated within the delineated outdoor seating area, no
standing areas are allowed in areas provided for by this section.Signage must be provided that patrons
consuming alcohol are not allowed to leave the delineated outdoor seating area with an alcoholic
beverage.
C. When located within 300 feet of the property line of a property in single-family residential use,the
hours of operation are as follows:
(1) Outdoor seating located as an accessory to a legally conforming commercial or mixed-use
building shall cease outdoor seating operations no later than 9:00 p.m.The hours may be
extended to 12:00 a.m.where the proposed seating area is set back at least 50'from the
property lines that are adjacent to, or facing the single-family residential properties,or where
the outdoor seating area is buffered from the residential area by the primary building.The
Community Development Director may require additional landscaping or a fence where a
potential negative impact is anticipated by any outdoor seating areas where the operating hours
extend beyond 9:00 p.m. as a condition of permit approval.
(2) Outdoor seating areas where alcohol is served must cease operations no later than 9:00 p.m.
D. Proposed outdoor seating areas for areas serving alcohol must include an aluminum picket or other
decorative fence,or barricade,that is significant enough to demarcate and contain the outdoor seating
area.
E. Proposed outdoor seating areas associated with a business located within a multi-tenant center may
be located on the sidewalk directly adjacent to the building frontage of the business being served.The
location of seating and service areas must not impede pedestrian access/circulation, must provide at
least 44 inches of clear pedestrian way along the sidewalk, and cannot create a potentially hazardous
condition.To restrict vehicle intrusion into outdoor seating areas(that are not separated by a
vegetated strip),all parking spaces that are adjacent to the outdoor seating area shall have wheelstops.
A letter from the property owner approving the location and hours of operation of the outdoor seating
area must accompany the outdoor seating application.
F. Tables, chairs, umbrellas,canopies, awnings and any other items used in connection with an outdoor
seating area shall be of uniform design,visually consistent with the building color, made of quality
materials and workmanship, and maintained with a clean and attractive appearance and kept in good
repair,to ensure the safety and convenience of users and enhance the visual quality of the area.
G. Outdoor seating areas must be contiguous to the business, on a paved or semi-pervious surface, and
are required to meet all applicable setbacks for structures on the property.The community
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development director may approve up to a 30 percent reduction in any setback requirement for
outdoor seating areas, upon a finding that a reduction in setback requirements will not negatively
impact adjoining uses, parking,or vehicular/pedestrian circulation,and is consistent with all other
provisions of the Code and that the entire property in which the outdoor seating area is to be located is
brought into compliance with the current landscape requirements of article Ill of the Longwood Land
Development Code.The setback for the outdoor seating area may also be reduced to meet the existing
building setback.
H. Outdoor seating areas that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Code may in addition to
established code enforcement procedures, be immediately closed by city law enforcement or the fire
marshal. Establishments that are found in violation of this section and/or are closed by the city three
times within any 12-month period shall have their outdoor seating approval revoked. Establishments
that have had their approval revoked may re-apply for outdoor seating, however city commission
approval for the outdoor seating shall be required. Establishments that apply for reinstatement shall be
required to pay a fee which shall be established by the city commission.
I. Outdoor seating areas may include a walk-up window as part of the outdoor seating application,
provided that the window cannot be accessed by vehicle traffic.
J. Outdoor seating areas will require no additional parking for the first 200 square feet.One parking
space will be required for every 200 square feet of outdoor dining area thereafter.The parking
requirements for outdoor seating areas are in addition to those requirements for the indoor portion of
the restaurant.
K. Lighting for permitted outdoor seating areas including low-intensity decorative lighting, low-mounted
wall fixtures, low bollards and ground-level fixtures of four feet tall or less,shall be configured to
provide lighting during regular nighttime business hours while preserving the natural nighttime
environment. Floodlights and high intensity bulbs shall not be used for the illumination of outdoor
seating areas.
5.4.15. Plant nurseries.
A. Plant nurseries shall have a primary structure that meets all applicable codes and regulations, including
this Land Development Code,the Florida Building Code, and applicable life safety codes.
B. Plant nurseries may have a delineated permanent outdoor sales area.
C. Applicants for plant nurseries must provide the following:
1. Management plan.The applicant shall provide a plan that addresses any probable impacts and
includes any proposed mitigation measures.The plan shall include:
a. Description of the type of equipment necessary or intended to be used on-site and the
frequency and duration of anticipated use;
b. Disclosure of any intent to spray or otherwise apply agricultural chemicals or pesticides on-
site,the frequency and duration of application,and the plants,disease, pests or other
purposes for which such chemicals or pesticides are intended to be used;
c. A proposed sediment and erosion control plan.
d. A site plan clearly depicting the proposed outdoor sales area,walkways,the location of
refuse storage and collection areas, and areas for customer loading of plant materials, etc.
e. Any other information as may be required by the community development department to
ensure that environmental and aesthetic impacts are adequately mitigated.
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2. Potential impacts and mitigation.The director, in determining whether to approve, approve with
conditions or deny the application,shall consider the potential impacts of the facility and the
mitigation thereof, including:
a. Water quality and soils. Impacts of irrigation run-off on adjacent properties,water bodies
and environmentally critical areas, and proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
b. Traffic and parking. Impacts related to the number of staff onsite during work hours,and
the number of potential visitors regularly associated with the site.
c. Visual impacts and screening. Visual impacts relating to the proposed nature, location,
design, and size of proposed features,structures and activities, including the location of
composting activities and planting areas, and any existing or proposed screening.
d. Noise and odor. Impacts related to the location on the lot of the proposed urban farm, any
trash or compost storage areas,any farm stand or additional accessory structure, and any
other noise-generating or odor-generating equipment and practices.
e. Agricultural chemicals. Impacts related to the use of chemicals, including any fertilizer and
pesticide.
f. Mechanical equipment. Impacts related to the operation of equipment, including noise,
odors,and vibration.
5.4.16. Community gardens.
A. As part of the site plan required as part of an application for a conditional use,an applicant for a
community garden must illustrate and explain in writing how the site will be designed and maintained
to assure that water and fertilizer will not drain onto adjacent properties. In addition,the applicant
shall identify the location and size of the water meter(s),the location of the hose bib(s)and the garden
planting areas,and any areas provided for parking or loading.
B. Community gardens shall have a minimum three-foot-wide, clearly marked entrance path from the
sidewalk to the garden.
C. The community garden must be enclosed with a fence that meets the following specifications:
1. The fence must be five feet tall.
2. Chain link fence is permitted to enclose a community garden consistent with LDC section 5.3.3,
but is not permitted in the downtown historic district.
3. At least one lockable access gate must be identified.
D. A refuse storage area and/or compost bin may be allowed and, if included,shall be identified as part of
the site plan.The storage area or compost bin should be located as close to the rear and center of the
property as practical. Refuse must be removed from the garden at least once per week.Any compost
bin located on the property must be fully enclosed to avoid impacts to adjacent properties.
E. On-site sale of produce is not permitted.
F. Hours of operation are limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
G. All community gardens shall be locked during non-operating hours.
H. As a condition of approval,the community development director may impose such conditions as to
ensure compliance with this Land Development Code or to mitigate adverse impacts to neighboring
properties or right-of-way.
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5.4.17. Reserved.
5.4.18. Crematoria. Crematoria are permitted only in the i General Commercial and 17-92
districts as an accessory use to a funeral home. Crematoria are defined as property,structures and other
appurtenances and improvements used solely for the incineration of dead human bodies for funeral (burial)
purposes. Crematoria may be approved pursuant to the following standards and requirements:
A. A site plan application in accordance with the Longwood Development Code,section 10.2.0, along with
payment of applicable fees shall be submitted to the community development department.
B. Applications shall include a citizen awareness and participation plan(CAPP).
C. No crematorium shall be permitted within 150 300 feet of an existing residential unit.This distance
shall be measured in a straight line between the two closest points of the respective buildings.
D. Landscape buffers along property lines adjacent to residentially designated or used parcels(along with
those residential properties separated from the crematorium use by an easement or right-of-way)shall
meet or exceed the standards for bufferyard B as described in the Longwood Development Code,
section 3.5.0.
E. The development must be found to be consistent with the parking and landscape standards of this
Development Code.
F. A crematorium shall be a private facility incidental and subordinate to the primary funeral home use. In
the event that an entity operates more than one funeral home licensed under the same name within
the city limits of Longwood,the crematorium may also serve those facilities.At no time shall a
crematorium serve any entity outside of the city limits,whether the entity is licensed under the same
name as the funeral home or through an agreement with another similar entity.The city commission
may consider applications for accessory crematoriums that serve entities licensed under the same
name that are outside of the city only through the conditional use permit process.
In addition to the requirements of section 10.3.0 pertaining to conditional uses and all other
requirements of this section,the applicant shall provide information detailing the number of facilities
that will be served by the crematorium,their location,estimated number of deliveries associated with
each entity, anticipated increases to the intensity of use,and whether the other services typically
associated with crematoria will be provided for at the Longwood location or at the point of origination.
In reviewing a conditional use permit,the city commission shall consider the requirements under
section 10.3.0 and the following factors prior to approving, approving with conditions,or denying the
request:
1. Proximity to residential uses or residentially zoned properties.
2. Proximity to businesses that are incompatible with the more industrial nature of a crematorium
(restaurants,civic spaces,schools,child/senior care etc).
3. The number of additional facilities outside the city being served.
4. Whether the additional intensity of the use creates adverse environmental or aesthetic impacts
on adjacent properties.
5. Whether the additional intensity of the use creates traffic impacts on adjacent roads or
properties.
6. The intensity of the crematorium shall not be increased in such a manner to where the intensity
of the use exceeds the generally accepted definition of an accessory use.
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The city commission may attach any conditions to the approval of the conditional use that they deem
necessary to protect the best interests of the city and the surrounding property owners.
5.4.19. Pain management clinics. Pain management clinics are clinics that are registered with the state
pursuant to F.S. §458.3265 or§459.0137, and must comply with all of the following restrictions:
(A) Shall not be co-located on the same property as a pharmacy.
(B) Shall not be operated within 1,000 feet of any pre-existing pharmacy,school,day care center, religious
institution,or residential unit.
1. Distance requirements shall be documented by the applicant.
2. All distance requirements shall be measured by drawing a straight line from the nearest property
line of the pre-existing protected use to the nearest property line of the proposed pain
management clinic.
(C) No pain management clinic shall limit patient payment options to cash only.
(D) The hours of operation of a pain management clinic shall be limited to 7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. of the
same day.
(E) No pain management clinic shall provide or allow outdoor seating areas,queues, or customer waiting
areas.All activities shall be conducted within the building and adequate indoor waiting areas shall be
provided for all patients and business invitees.The pain management clinic shall not direct or
encourage any patient or business invitee to stand,sit(including in a parked car),gather,or loiter
outside of the building where the clinic operates, including in any parking area, adjacent sidewalk or
right-of-way or neighboring property for any period of time longer than that reasonably required to
arrive and depart. No drive thru or walk up service shall be permitted.The pain management clinic
shall post a conspicuous sign stating that no loitering is allowed on the property.
(F) Parking demand created by a pain management clinic shall not exceed the Code compliant number of
parking spaces located on site as required by the City of Longwood's parking regulations.The minimum
number of parking spaces shall be one parking space to every 200 square feet of floor area.Off-site
and/or shared parking shall not be allowed.
(G) The applicant must obtain all required building and use permits.
(H) Provide the community development director with evidence of the pain management clinic's
registration with the state pursuant to F.S. §458.3265 or§459.0137.
(I) Prior to the commencement of the use and receiving any required building or use permits, including
permits for signage an applicant shall apply for a pre-application meeting with the community
development department to submit documentation acceptable to the community development
director indicating compliance with the requirements of this section. Upon the applicant meeting the
requirements of this section and submitting the required documentation to the community
development director evidencing such compliance,the community development director will issue a
letter indicating that compliance with this section has occurred, and thereafter,the pain management
clinic shall continue to comply with the requirements of this section.
On or before January 31, 2013, any pain management clinic lawfully operating prior to the effective date of
this section shall (i)comply with the requirements of subsections(C), (D), (E)and (H) above, and maintain
compliance of such requirements thereafter;and (ii)submit documentation acceptable to the community
development director indicating compliance with the applicable requirements of this section.The time period for
which discontinuance of a nonconforming pain management clinic use is deemed abandoned under section 9.1.1.3
is 90 days.
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This section shall not be construed as authorizing a "pill mill." Pill mills are strictly prohibited regardless of
whether such use was operating prior to the effective date of this section. For purposes of this section, a pill mill is
any doctor's office,clinic,or health care facility that routinely colludes in prescribing and dispensing of controlled
substances in violation of federal law or Florida Statutes and regulations, or any pain management clinic,whatever
its title,including but not limited to a "wellness center," "urgent care facility,"or"detox center,"that fails to
register with the State of Florida as required by F.S. §458.3265 or§459.0137.
5.4.20. Mini-storage facilities. Mini-storage facilities are subject to the following supplemental standards and
requirements:
All storage must be contained indoors. No outdoor storage of boats, RVs,vehicles,etc.,or storage in
outdoor storage pods or shipping containers is permitted. 17-92 zoning category. Mini-storage facilities
in the 17-92 category shall not be located within one mile of a mini-storage facility in the same
category.There shall be no more than two mini-storage facilities within the 17-92 category at any given
time.
(1) Outdoor storage of boats, RVs,vehicles, and storage pods for mini-storage facilities in the 17-92
zoning category is allowed in the rear yard in an amount no larger than 50 percent of the
property with an 8'wall screening from the view of any residential uses.The wall height may be
reduced to 6'where further screening is provided with an opaque landscape buffer including
protected, mature trees.Outdoor storage is prohibited in the front yard.
B. The only activities permitted in individual storage units shall be the rental of the unit and the pickup
and deposit of goods and/or property in dead storage.
C. When located in i General Commercial or Infill and Mixed-Use,the storage facility
shall meet the following additional standards:
(1) The storage facility shall be ancillary to a new or redeveloped retail or mixed-use development
that provides 25,000 20,000 or more SF of gross retail and/or restaurant leasing area (this
number does not include square footage associated with storage).The development shall occur
in a single phase, and a certificate of occupancy will not be issued for the storage building before
the retail component.
(2) Storage facilities are permitted only within multi-story structures designed to emulate multi-
family or office buildings.The requirement for association with retail may be met in a single
building with retail on the first floor or lining the storage facility,or by locating the building to the
rear of a retail development where the retail and restaurant space is designed in a "town center"
or pedestrian-friendly manner.The storage facility shall be de-emphasized in terms of its visual
prominence compared to the restaurant and retail facilities.
(3) The outward appearance of the building shall significantly exceed minimum design standards and
shall generally be designed to be consistent with the architecture of the retail portion.The
storage facility shall have no seamed metal or corrugated metal paneling,or anything similar.
(4) All storage units shall gain access from the interior of the building—No unit doors may face the
street or be visible from off the property.
(5) A minimum window area shall be 50 percent percent of each floor above the ground floor of a
storage facility building that is visible from a street or from a residentially zoned area.
(6) All storage must be contained indoors. No outdoor storage of boats, RVs,vehicles,etc.,or
storage in outdoor storage pods or shipping containers is permitted.
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5.5.0. Home occupations.
5.5.1. The standards for home occupations are intended to ensure compatibility with other permitted uses
and with the residential character of the neighborhood.
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Home occupations shall be allowed in
any land use district that permits residential dwellings as a principal permitted use.
5.5.3. Home occupations are to be con.ducteel entirely within the dwelling, ..it^ d ^ subject to all of the
following regulations and limitations:
A.
The employees of the business who work at the residential dwelling must also reside in the
residential dwelling, except that up to a total of two employees or independent contractors who do not
reside at the residential dwelling may work at the business.The business may have additional remote
employees that do not work at the residential dwelling.
B.
Parking related to the business
activities of the home-based business complies with requirements applicable to other residential
properties within the same zoning classification and the need for parking generated by the business
may not be greater in volume than would normally be expected at a similar residence where no
business is conducted. Home-based businesses must comply with any regulations pertaining to the
operation or parking of vehicles and trailers to residences where no home business is conducted. Any
vehicles or trailers used in connection with the home-based business must be parked in legal parking
spaces that are not located within the right-of-way,on or over a sidewalk, or on any unimproved
surfaces of the residence
C. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other visible
evidence of the conduct of such home occupation, including outside storage or accessory buildings, or
signage, including signs on mailboxes.As viewed from the street,the use of the residential property
must be consistent with the uses of the residential areas that surround the property. External
modifications made to a residential dwelling to accommodate a home-based business must conform to
the residential character and architectural aesthetics of the neighborhood.
D.
The home-based business may not conduct retail transactions at a
structure other than the residential dwelling; however, incidental business uses and activities may be
conducted at the residential property.
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* In accordance with the Institute of Transportation Engineers,Trip Generation Manual,6th Edition,
Single family Detached Housing(Code 210) 10 Average Daily Trips(ADT).
E. The business activities conducted at the residence must comply with any relevant local or state
regulations with respect to signage and equipment or processes that create noise,vibration, heat,
smoke,dust,glare,fumes,or noxious odors as such regulations apply to other residences where no
business is conducted.
noise,vibration,glare,fumes,odors,or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the
lot, if the occupation is conducted in a single family residence,or outside the dwelling unit if conducted
in other than a single family residence.
F. No equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or audible interference in any radio or
television receivers outside the dwelling unit or causes fluctuations in the voltage outside the dwelling
unit.
G. To the extent that there is any sale of any item related to a home occupation by the permittee as a
seller, no delivery of that item shall occur on or adjacent to the premises other than by delivery by the
U.S. Postal Service, United Parcel Service or similar carrier. No trucks with over six wheels shall pick up
or deliver materials or products. No heavy equipment,defined herein as commercial, industrial, or
agricultural vehicles,equipment,or machinery, may be parked or stored such that it is visible from the
street or a neighboring residential property.
I I. The following shall not be considered home occupations;beauty shops, barbershops,group band
than five children,kindergarten,the giving of group instruction of any type,providing personal services
animals, pain management clinics,as defined by F.S. §458.3265 or§459.0137.The activities of the
home based business must be secondary to the property's use as a residential dwelling.
I.
given.
J. Fabrication or assembly of small items including arts and handicrafts and equipment utilized for
5.6.0.Telecommunications towers.
5.6.1. Definitions.
Antenna shall mean a transmitting and/or receiving device used in telecommunications that radiates or
captures electromagnetic waves,including directional antennas,such as panel and microwave dish antennas,and
omni-directional antennas,such as whips, excluding radar antennas,amateur radio antennas and satellite earth
stations.
Collocation shall mean telecommunications towers that have the potential to have three or more carrier
antennas located on it.
Guyed tower shall mean a telecommunications tower that is supported,in whole or in part, by guy wires and
ground anchors.
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Lattice tower shall mean a telecommunications tower that is constructed with a series of struts forming a
nonsolid surface tower,without guy wires standing on and fastened to an in-ground pier.
Microwave shall mean a dish antenna,or a dish-like antenna used to link communication sites together by
wireless transmission or voice or data.
Monopole tower shall mean a telecommunications tower consisting of a single pole or spire self-supported
by a permanent foundation,constructed without guy wires with ground anchors.
Panel antenna shall mean an array or antennas designed to concentrate a radio signal in a particular area.
Stealth facility shall mean any telecommunications facility,which is designed to blend into the surrounding
environment. Examples of stealth facilities include architecturally screened roof-mounted antennas, antennas
integrated into architectural elements,and telecommunications towers designed to look like light poles, mono-
power poles or trees.
Telecommunications tower shall mean a monopole tower constructed as a freestanding structure greater
than 35 feet and no more than 165 feet in height including antenna,which support communication,transmission
or receiving equipment.The term includes towers for the transmission or receiving television,AM/FM radio,
digital, microwave,cellular telephones, or similar forms of electronic communication.The term excludes radar
towers, radio support structures licensed by the FCC,transportable communication devices, private home use of
satellite dishes and television antennas and satellite earth stations.
Whip antenna shall mean a cylindrical antenna that transmits signals in 360 degrees.
5.6.2. Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to address the recurrent issues pertaining to the approval of
telecommunications towers upon parcels located in the City of Longwood.Therefore,the city commission finds
that the promulgation of this section is warranted and necessary.
A. To protect residential areas and land uses from the potential adverse impacts of telecommunications
towers when placed at inappropriate locations or permitted without adequate controls and regulation
consistent with the provisions of law;
B. To minimize the adverse visual impacts resulting from telecommunications towers through sound and
practical design,siting, landscape screening, and innovative camouflaging techniques all in accordance
with general acceptable engineering and planning principles and the public health,safety and welfare;
C. To avoid potential damage to adjacent properties through sound engineering and planning and the
prudent and careful approval of telecommunication tower sites and structures;
D. To encourage shared use/collocation of existing and new telecommunications towers(capability of
having space for three or more carriers)to avoid proliferation of towers throughout the City of
Longwood;
E. To fix a fair and reasonable compensation, by resolution of the city commission,to be paid to the city
for the privilege to locate a telecommunications tower in the city and defray the administrative costs of
reviewing the applications.Also,a fee shall apply separately to each antenna user on the tower or
other support structure. Fee rates shall be renegotiable when contract expires.
5.6.3.Applicability.
A. A new telecommunications towers and antennas in the City of Longwood shall be subject to these
regulations and all other applicable regulations. For purposes of measurement,telecommunications
tower setbacks shall be calculated and applied to facilities located in the City of Longwood, irrespective
of other municipal and county jurisdictional boundaries.
B. All new communications antennas(i.e.,stealth rooftop or building mounted antennas),which are not
attached to telecommunications towers,shall comply with section 5.6.6.
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C. All telecommunication towers approved and/or permitted at the time of adoption of this LDC shall be
allowed to continue their usage as they presently exist. Routine maintenance shall be permitted on
such existing towers. New construction other than routine maintenance or addition of collocation
antennas and equipment on an existing telecommunications tower shall comply with the requirements
of this section.
D. For purposes of implementing this section, a telecommunications tower that has received city approval
or a building permit, but has not yet been constructed,shall be considered an existing tower so long as
such approval is current and not expired.
5.6.4. Location and permitted uses.
A. Telecommunications towers shall be a potentially permitted use on infill and mixed-use,.General
Commercial, 17-92, Public/Institutional,and industrial properties within the city.
B. A monopole shall be the permitted type of telecommunications tower within the City of Longwood.
Stealth-designed monopoles are preferred by the city.
C. Sites potentially eligible for telecommunication tower locations shall be:
1. Located as far as possible from residential property(and at least the minimum set forth in this
section);and
2. Erected to a height that is the minimum height necessary to technically serve the applicant's
needs, but not exceeding the lesser of 165 feet or a height calculated based on a tower setback
of 125 percent of the tower height measured at grade from the base of the tower to the closest
residential property line.
(Ord. No.06-1800, §6,8-7-2006;Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010)
5.6.5. Development plan required. Any telecommunications company or entity that intends to install a
telecommunications tower in the city shall file a development plan as further described in section 10.2.0.
5.6.6. Performance standards.
A. Setbacks.
1. Telecommunications tower setbacks shall be measured from the base of the tower to the
property line of the parcel on which it is located.
2. The required setback from the property line shall be as shown in section 3.2.1.or as listed below.
B. Separation of towers from off-site uses used to calculate maximum tower height standards.
1. Separation distances between telecommunications towers and the lot line of any residentially
designated or used property shall determine the maximum height of a proposed tower.The
maximum height of any tower shall not exceed 165 feet provided however that the distance from
the tower base to the nearest lot line of residentially designated or used property shall be a
maximum of 125 percent of the tower height standards(section 3.2.1) but in no case less than
100 feet.
2. The separation distance required between telecommunication towers and the lot line of any
commercial or industrial property shall be not less than 33 percent of the tower height.
C. Height.
1. Measurement of telecommunications tower height shall include antenna, base pad,and any and
all other appurtenances and shall be measured from the finished grade of the parcel on which
the telecommunications tower is located.
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2. Telecommunications towers shall not exceed 165 feet in height which shall include the antenna.
D. Illumination.Telecommunications towers shall not be artificially lighted except to assure human safety
as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
E. Finished color.Telecommunications towers not requiring FAA painting/marking shall be of such color
that will blend with the surrounding environment and approved by the City of Longwood.
F. Structural design shall be per the current edition of the Florida Building Code.
G. Signage. No commercial signage or advertising shall be permitted on a telecommunications tower
unless otherwise required by law or the signage pertains only to the posting of the property relative to
trespassing.The use of any portion or perimeter fence/wall for signs for advertising purposes, including
company name, banners,streamers, etc.,shall be prohibited.
H. Fencing.
1. A fence consistent with this Development Code or masonry wall not less than eight feet in height
from finished grade shall be installed by the applicant around each telecommunications tower
site. Fencing material to prevent unauthorized access to the tower, not to exceed two feet in
height,shall be installed along the top of the fence or wall, but shall not be included when
calculating the height of the fence or wall.
2. Access to the tower through the fence or wall shall be through a gate which shall be locked at all
times the tower site is not being occupied by the person or entity in charge of the
telecommunications tower or site.
I. Landscaping.
1. The visual impacts of a telecommunications tower shall be migrated for nearby viewers through
landscaping or other screening materials at the base of the tower and ancillary structures in
order to maintain visual aesthetics for those who may view the site on a regular basis including,
but not limited to, proximate residents and the traveling public.The following landscaping and
buffering standards shall apply to land around the perimeter of the tower and accessory
structures;
a. A row of shade trees,with a minimum of 12 feet tall and which will reach heights of 40 plus
feet,three inches in caliper, measured one foot above grade and a maximum of 35 feet
apart,shall be planted around the outside perimeter of the fence/wall;
b. A continuous hedge shall be planted ten feet away from the tree line referenced above.
The hedge shall be at least 18 inches high at planting and capable of growing to at least 36
inches in height within 18 months;
c. All landscaping shall be of the evergreen variety being a minimum quality of Florida No.1;
d. All landscaping shall be properly maintained by the telecommunications tower
owner/operator to ensure good health and viability;
e. Existing vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum extent practicable and may be used
as a substitute or supplement towards meeting landscaping requirements; and
f. The landscaping requirements may be modified if the site cannot be generally viewed by
proximate residents and/or the traveling public.
J. Antennas on buildings.
1. Stealth rooftop or building mounted antennas shall only be allowable after buildout to three
collocations on each of the tower sites indicated in section 5.6.4.After buildout occurs,then
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stealth rooftop or building mounted antennas may be erected.Any stealth rooftop or building
mounted antennas which are not attached to a telecommunications tower,shall be a permitted
ancillary use to any commercial, industrial or public/institutional land uses indicated on the
future land use map.
a. Antennas shall only be permitted on buildings which are at least 50 feet in height(the
height requirement may be waived if public safety needs warrant the antenna);
b. Antennas may not extend more than 20 feet above the highest point of a roof(this
requirement may be waived if public safety needs warrant additional height);
c. Equipment buildings shall be located or screened to minimize the visual impact of the
building upon adjacent properties and shall be of a material or color which blends into the
surrounding areas;
d. No commercial advertising shall be allowed on an antenna or supporting structure;
e. No signals, lights,illumination shall be permitted on an antenna or equipment building
unless required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)or the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA);and
f. Unmanned equipment buildings shall not contain more than 750 square feet of gross floor
area or be more than 12 feet in height.All buildings shall be subject to regulations of the
building division of the department of community services.
K. Equipment storage. Mobile or immobile equipment not used in direct support of a telecommunications
tower facility shall not be stored or parked on the site of the tower unless repairs to the tower are
being made,or are in progress.
L. Schedule of structural integrity.
1. Telecommunication tower owner/operators shall submit to the city a certified statement from a
qualified, registered, professional engineer, licensed in the State of Florida,attesting to the
structural and electrical integrity of the tower on the following schedule:
a. All towers examined one year after initial construction;
b. All towers examined every five years;and
c. The city may require such certified statement after a nearby unusually severe storm event
as determined by the(NOAA) national weather service.
M. Transmission/reception interference. Each application to allow construction or modification of a
telecommunications tower shall include a certified statement from a qualified, registered, professional
engineer, licensed in the State of Florida,attesting that the construction of the tower, including
receiving and transmitting functions,shall not interfere with public safety communications and the
usual and customary transmission or reception of radio,television,etc.,service enjoyed by adjacent
residential and nonresidential properties.
N. Prohibitions with certain principal uses. Telecommunications towers are prohibited when a proposed or
existing principal use includes the storage,distribution,or sale of volatile,explosive,or hazardous
wastes such as LP gas, propane, natural gas,and corrosive or dangerous chemicals.
0. Collocation of telecommunications antennas.
1. The City of Longwood desires to minimize the number and general proliferation of
telecommunication towers.This section is intended to ensure that telecommunication towers
that are permitted within the City of Longwood are utilized in a manner that provides for the
maximum number of service providers upon each tower within the context of technical feasibility
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and safety. Further,this section is intended to minimize the number of such towers within the
city.Specifically,as a minimum,telecommunications towers exceeding 100 feet in height shall be
engineered and constructed so as to accommodate three communication providers.The city shall
have the authority to require,specify and otherwise stipulate that telecommunication towers be
engineered and constructed in a manner that provides for three collocations as part of the
approval processes.As a condition of approval of all telecommunication towers and to the extent
that collocation is technically feasible,all owners of existing telecommunication towers shall,
upon request of another service provider and for reasonable and agreed upon consideration,
permit additional communication service providers upon such existing telecommunication tower.
Applicants desiring to construct new telecommunication towers shall submit written
documentation that clearly explains the need for and the reasons for the proposed construction
of new telecommunication tower rather than locating proposed antenna array/communication
equipment upon an existing tower.Such documentation shall include plans of existing and future
towers by the applicant/provider in question,correspondence with existing telecommunication
tower owners and may include a cost analysis of alternatives. Existing service providers, e.g.,
existing telecommunication tower owners,that are unwilling, upon request of another service
provider,to allow collocation upon such existing tower,shall submit written documentation to
the city with reasons and justifications as to why such collocation cannot be accomplished.
Competition between service providers shall not be considered to be a valid reason for
preventing or otherwise obstructing collocation.The city shall determine whether the applicant
and/or existing provider are reasonable and correct in their respective assertions. If the city
determines that either party is being unreasonable or otherwise uncooperative,the city shall
deny the applicant's request for a new tower and/or the city may cause the existing
telecommunication tower's approval to be revoked and said existing tower to be removed.Such
determination involving an existing tower owner shall be made in writing and adopted by a
majority vote to the city commission upon holding an advertised public hearing and notification
of the owner at least 15 days prior to such hearing. Upon adoption of such determination by the
city commission,the existing tower owner and the property upon which such tower is located
shall be considered to be a violation of the Development Code and shall be subject to any and all
remedies and penalties thereof, including but not limited to action pursuant to F.S.ch. 162, or an
action at law or in equity requiring removal of the tower and damages, including attorneys fees.
2. To minimize adverse visual impacts associated with the proliferation and clustering of
telecommunications towers, collocation of communications antennas by more than one carrier
on existing or new telecommunication towers shall take precedent over the construction of new
single-use telecommunications towers as follows:
a. Proposed communications antennas shall collocate onto existing telecommunications
towers.
b. A telecommunications tower that is reconstructed to accommodate the collocation of an
additional communications antenna shall be of a monopole tower type.
c. Height.An existing telecommunications tower may be modified or rebuilt to the allowed
height including antennas by compliance with this section.
P. Certification of compliance with Federal Communication Commission(FCC)NIER Standards. Prior to
receiving final inspection by the City of Longwood,documented certification shall be submitted to the
FCC,with copy to the city manager, certifying that the telecommunications facility complies with all
current FCC regulations, including nonionizing electro-magnetic radiation (NIER).
Q. Abandonment.
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1. In the event the use of any telecommunications tower has been discontinued for a period of 180
consecutive days,the tower shall be deemed to be abandoned. Determination of the date of
abandonment shall be made by the city manager who shall have the right to request
documentation and/or affidavits from the telecommunications tower owner/operator regarding
the issue of tower usage.The telecommunications tower owner/operator shall provide all
requested information within ten working days of a request being made, and failure to so provide
shall be deemed to constitute 180 days of non-use of the tower. Upon such abandonment,the
owner/operator of the tower shall have an additional 90 days within which to:
a. Reactivate the use of the tower or transfer the tower to another owner/operator who
makes actual use of the tower;or
b. Dismantle and remove the tower.With regard to towers that received special exceptional
approval,90 days after dismantling or the expiration of the 270-day period as set forth in
this section,the special exception and/or variance for the tower shall automatically expire.
2. The City of Longwood, upon abandonment, may require the owner to dismantle the tower at the
owner's expense. If the decision is to dismantle the tower,the property shall be cleared of all
appurtenances and returned to its natural state at grade level.
3. An appropriate surety instrument shall be provided to assure dismantling costs shall be provided
by the owner prior to a tower construction permit.
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PART III-LONGWOOD DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE VI.SIGN REGULATIONS
ARTICLE VI. SIGN REGULATIONS
6.1.0. General provisions.
6.1.1. Purpose and scope of sign regulations. The regulations and requirements set forth herein are adopted
for the following purposes:
A. To preserve, protect and promote the public health,safety and welfare and general esthetic quality of
the City of Longwood;
B. To enhance the economy and the business and industry of the City of Longwood by promoting the
reasonable,orderly and effective display of signs,and encouraging better communication with the
public;
C. To enhance the physical appearance of the City of Longwood by preserving the scenic and natural
beauty of the area;
D. To protect the general public from damage and injury caused by the faulty and uncontrolled
construction and use of signs within the city;
E. To reduce distractions in order to protect pedestrians and motorists from damage or injury caused by
the distractions,obstructions, and hazards that may increase traffic accidents;
F. To protect the physical and mental well-being of the general public by recognizing and encouraging a
sense of esthetic appreciation for the visual environment;
G. To preserve the value of private property by assuring the compatibility of signs with surrounding land
uses.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 20-2189, § 1, 10-19-2020)
6.1.2.Applicable land use districts.The following regulations shall apply to all land use districts of the City of
Longwood including the Heritage Village and Hi toric Distr t.The department shall review all sign requests and/or
permits for type, location,and requirements.
(Ord. No.07-1826,§ 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 18-2136, § 1,6-18-2018)
6.1.3. No defense to nuisance action. Compliance with the requirements of these regulations shall not
constitute a defense to an action brought to abate a nuisance under the common law.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007)
6.1.4. Definitions.
Advertising:sign copy intended to directly,or indirectly, promote the sale or use of a product,service,
commodity,entertainment,or real or personal property.
A-frame or movable sign:A sign not secured, not attached to the ground or which is free of structures or
supports upon the ground.
Animated sign:(See and note difference from changeable sign)A sign or display manifesting either kinetic or
illusionary motion occasioned by natural, manual, mechanical,electrical,or other means.Animated signs include
the following types:
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A. Naturally energized:Signs whose motion is activated by wind or other atmospheric impingement.
Wind-driven signs include flags, banners, pennants,streamers,spinners, metallic disks or other similar
devices designed to move in the wind.
B. Mechanically energized:Signs manifesting a repetitious pre-programmed physical movement or
rotation in either one or a series of planes activated by means of mechanically based drives.
C. Electrically energized:Illuminated signs whose motion or visual impression of motion is activated
primarily by electrical means. Electrically energized animated signs are of two types:
1. Flashing signs: Illuminated signs exhibiting a pre-programmed repetitious cyclical interruption of
illumination from one or more sources in which the duration of the period of illumination(on
phase)is either the same as or less than the duration of the period of darkness(off phase), and in
which the intensity of illumination varies from zero(off)to 100 percent(on)during the
programmed cycle.
2. Illusionary movement signs: Illuminated signs exhibiting the illusion of movement by means of a
pre-programmed repetitious sequential switching action in which illuminated elements of the
sign are turned on or off to visually simulate the impression of motion characteristic of chasing,
running, blinking, oscillating,twinkling,scintillating,or expanding and contracting light patterns.
Attention-getting device:Any pennant,flag(other than those identified in section 6.4.4E),valance, banner,
propeller,spinner, streamer,searchlight, balloon, or similar device or ornamentation,including those signs which
incorporate projected images or emit any sound,odor, or visible matter,such as smoke or steam,or involve the
use of live animals, and are designed for or having the effect of attracting attention, promotion or advertising
visible from public right-of-way.
Banner sign:A sign having characters, letters, illustrations or ornamentation applied to cloth, paper or fabric,
of any kind, including foil.
Bench/bus shelter sign:A bench or bus shelter upon which a sign is drawn, painted, printed,or otherwise
affixed thereto, as further described in FS§337.408.
Billboard sign:See"Off-site sign".
Building frontage:The linear length of a building facing the public right-of-way.
Building sign:A sign displayed upon or attached to any part of the exterior of a building, including, but not
limited to;walls,doors, parapets,awnings, marquees and mansards.
Canopy or marquee:A structure,other than an awning, made of cloth, metal or other material with frames
attached to a building and carried by a frame which may be supported by the ground.
Canopy sign:Any sign attached to or constructed in or on a canopy or marquee.
Changeable copy sign:A sign on which the copy may be manually or electronically changed from time to time
by use of changeable letters or panels.
Community information sign:A bulletin board for public awareness announcements.
Construction sign:A sign, individually or jointly erected and maintained on the premises while undergoing
construction by an architect, contractor,developer,finance organization,subcontractor or materials vendor upon
which property such individual is furnishing labor,services and/or material.
Copy:Shall mean wording,symbol or message on a sign surface either in permanent or removable letter
form.
Cutout:An extension of the permitted area of a billboard to permit more creativity in the copy.
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Depreciated value:The value of a sign calculated by subtracting the amount of depreciation over time from
the original cost of the sign,as determined by a state certified appraiser familiar with the valuation of signs.
Direct lighting:When the majority of the light spread of a fixture falls on a specific object or area.
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, 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.
Electric sign:Any sign containing electric wiring.
Electronic message center(automatic):A sign on which copy changes automatically on a lampbank or
through mechanical means.Such definition excludes a "gateway sign"or any part thereof that is permitted
pursuant to this article.
Embellishment:Letters,figures,characters,or representations in cutouts, or irregular forms, or similar
ornaments,attached to,or superimposed upon the sign.
Erect a sign(erected):To construct, reconstruct, build, relocate, raise, assembly, place,affix attach,create,
paint,draw or in any other way bring into being or establish; but it shall not include any of the foregoing activities
when performed as an incident to the change of message,or routine maintenance.
Exempt signs:Signs exempted from normal permit requirements.
Face of sign:The part of a sign that is or may be used for copy.
Flashing sign:Any sign which contains an intermittent or flashing light source, or which includes the illusion
of intermittent or flashing light by means of animation,or an externally mounted intermittent light source.
Automatic changing signs such as public service,time,temperature and date signs or electronically controlled
message centers is not classed as flashing signs.
Frontage:The length of the property line of any one parcel along a public right-of-way on which it borders.
Future land use:The categories or designation adopted as part of the Longwood Comprehensive Plan.The
future land use categories are identified on the land use map or future land use map series of the city
Comprehensive Plan.
Garage sale sign:A sign that identifies a point of sale of primarily personal items.
Gateway sign:A sign located at or proximate to main thoroughfares of the city,whether located on public or
private premises,whose predominant function is to display the message"Welcome to the City of Longwood" as a
welcome to travelers and to communicate information of interest to the general public as determined by the city,
including but not limited to community events,Amber Alerts, and other emergency or public safety messages.
Such signs may include commercial and noncommercial messages for products,services, and the like where such
products or services are not available for sale or performance on the site where the sign is located. If the location
of such sign is proposed to be on a private premises or the sign is not solely owned and controlled by the city,the
property owner and/or sign owner must have a written agreement with the city approved by the city commission
governing the operation, use and maintenance of the sign, including concerning the display of city and public
messaging on such signage.
Ground sign:A sign having no more than two faces that is supported by one or more columns, poles(where
allowed by this Development Code),or braces extended from the ground or from an object on the ground,or that
is erected on the ground,where no part of the sign is attached to any part of a building.
Harmful to minors:With regard to sign content, any description or representation, in whatever form,of
nudity,sexual conduct,or sexual excitement,when it:
1. Predominately appeals to the prurient,shameful, or morbid interest of minors in sex;
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2. Is patently offensive to contemporary standards in the adult community as a whole with respect to
what is suitable sexual material for minors;and
3. Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
The term "harmful to minors"shall also include any non-erotic word or picture when it:
1. Is patently offensive to contemporary standards in the adult community as a whole with respect to
what is suitable for viewing by minors;and
2. Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
Identification sign:Is a sign that is located on property personal or real that identifies a place that is
residential and/or nonresidential.
Illegal sign:A sign which does not meet the requirements of this Code and which has not received
nonconforming status.
Illuminated sign:A sign which is designed or arranged to reflect light from an artificial source including
indirect lighting, neon, incandescent lights, back-lighting,and shall also include signs with reflectors that depend
upon automobile headlights for an image.
Imminent danger or dangerous sign:A sign of imminent danger is a sign that is in such disrepair or condition
that it poses an immediate threat or appearance of threat and impending injury to the health or safety of the
general public.A sign requiring removal or constant attendance to identify the danger to the unsuspecting public
prior to removal.
Incidental sign:A small sign,emblem,or decal informing the public of goods,facilities,or services available
on the premises, e.g., a credit card sign or a sign indicating hours of business, not intended to be read from public
right-of-way.
Indirect lighting:When the light spread that lands outside of the direct scope and lights objects other than
those in the direct illumination spread.
Land use:The development, activity, or use that has occurred on or is proposed for the land.
Maintain a sign:To keep a sign and/or its supporting structure in its"like" original condition, including, but
not limited to;structural soundness and in good appearance.
Mansard:A sloped roof or roof-like facade architecturally comparable to a building wall.
Mansard sign:Any sign installed on the lower rafter of a mansard roof or parapet wall designed to appear as
a roof and not extending above the highest point of the roof or wall at any point.A mansard sign shall be parallel
to the roof,wall or building and shall not extend outside the limits of the building or roof.A mansard sign is not
considered to be a roof sign if it meets the conditions described above.
Marquee:See "Canopy."
Master sign plan:Shall consist of a comprehensive sign plan for multiple-unit centers and/or subdivisions,to
be reviewed and approved by the city prior to installation of signage, including out parcels.
Memorial signs:A sign erected as a remembrance of a person,event, building, and dates of erection when
cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials and attached to the
surface of a building or monument.
Menu sign:A sign commonly used for drive-through facilities.
Monument sign:A ground sign generally having a low profile with little or no open space between the
ground and the sign and having a structure constructed of brick,stone,or materials similar in appearance.
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Nameplate sign:A nonelectric flat wall sign identifying only the name and occupation or profession of
occupants of premises on which sign is located.
Nonconforming sign:Any advertising structure or sign which was lawfully erected and maintained prior to
such time as it came within the purview of this section and any amendments thereto,and which fails to conform to
all applicable regulations and restrictions of this chapter.
Occupant/occupancy:Shall mean any nonresidential use.
Occupational signs:A sign identifying only the name and occupation or profession of occupants of premises
on which the sign is located.
Off-site directional sign:A sign which advertises or identifies a use,establishment, development, project,
commodity,service,activity, or identity which is not directly related to or associated with the property on which
the sign is located.These sign are intended to provide directional assistance to access an event, business, or
establishment conveniently and safely.
Off-site sign:(This term also includes signs commonly known as advertising signs, billboards and
posterboards.)A permanent sign which directs attention to a product or service, including entertainment or
candidacy,for which product or service is not available for sale or performance on the site where the sign is
located.Such definition excludes a "gateway sign,"or any part thereof that is permitted pursuant to this article.
On-site sign:A sign that pertains to the use of the premises and/or property on which it is located.
Owner:The person holding the fee-simple title to the property upon which a sign is located for which a
permit is required.
Parcel:A unit of land within legally established property lines. If, however,the property lines are such as to
defeat the purposes of this Code or lead to absurd results,a "parcel" may be as designated for a particular site by
the city manager or his designee.
Pole banner:A banner sign attached to a street pole.
Political sign:A sign authorized and paid for by a qualifying political campaign concerning candidacy for
public office or urging action on any ballot issue in a forthcoming public election,or pertaining to or advocating
political views or policies.
Portable sign:A sign that may be hauled or towed from one location to another, is self-supporting and,when
placed, is not permanently attached to the ground or a building.
Poster board sign:See"Off-site sign."
Projecting sign.The term projecting sign shall mean a business sign attached to a wall in such a manner that
the face of the sign is not parallel to the wall to which it is attached.
Property owner of record:The property owner of record shall be the name that is listed on the latest
Seminole County tax records or a new owner in possession of a recorded deed,closing statement,or title
insurance for the subject property.
Public information sign:Any temporary or permanent sign erected and maintained by the city,county,state,
or federal government,for traffic direction,or for designation of,or direction to, any school, hospital,special
event, historical site, or public service,special district or corridor, property or facility.
Real estate sign:A sign erected by the owner or his agent, advertising real property upon which the sign is
located,for rent,for lease or for sale.
Regulatory sign:A sign providing notice of traffic laws or regulations.
Safe or secure sign:A sign installed and constructed in accordance with the adopted building codes as
required,design criteria of a licensed engineer as required, or good construction practice as accepted by the city
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building official when a permit is not required,and where all parts are securely attached and properly attached.
This may include, but is not limited to;sign structure,sign face,sign panels,or electrical hook-up or connection.
Sign:Any writing, pictorial presentation, number, illustration,or decoration,flag, banner or pennant,
attention getting device,or other device which is used to announce,direct attention to, identify,advertise or
otherwise make anything known.
Sign contractor, licensed:One who is licensed and/or registered to perform sign construction and erection,
by appropriate city or county agencies and registered with the State of Florida, Division of Business Regulation,as
required.
Sign face:The part of a sign that is or may be used for copy.
Sign structure:Any construction used or designed to support a sign.
Snipe sign:Any unauthorized sign of any material whatsoever that is placed on public property, or attached
in any way to a public utility pole,tree,or any object located or situated on any public road rights-of-way or
easements.
Store display window:A window that is enclosed and specifically designed to display products that are
viewed from outside of the store.The window is enclosed on the inside of the store and view from the outside into
the store is normally obscured.Visibility from the outside is not required nor will it affect security of the facility.
Displays shall not include moving or flashing lights that are visible from the public right-of-ways.
Store front window:A window that is not enclosed on the inside and is designed so that the inside of the
store area is able to be viewed from the outside and or viewed from the inside out.
Street:A public or private right-of-way for vehicular traffic.
Street banner:A banner sign stretched across and/or hung over a public right-of-way.
Subdivision(residential or nonresidential)entrance sign:A freestanding or wall sign that designates the name
of the subdivision or development and is located at or in close proximity to the entrance.
Temporary sign:A sign designed and constructed, not permitted to be permanently affixed and is intended
for a short term basis only, in accordance with this Code.
Tenant:One who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another.
Trailer sign:See"Portable sign."
Tri-vision sign:A sign made with a series of triangular vertical sections that turn and stop, or index,to show
different pictures or messages in the same area.
Unlawful sign:A sign which contravenes this article or which the enforcement officer may declare as
unlawful if it becomes dangerous to public safety by reason of dilapidation, abandonment,or a nonconforming
sign for which a permit required under a previous ordinance was not obtained.
Unsafe or unsecured sign:A sign that according to the city building official appears to be in disrepair and
does not meet the minimum requirement of,good construction practice,or the adopted building codes, and has
the potential, if not repaired,to become a dangerous sign to the general public health or safety.This may include,
but not limited to;sign structure,sign face,sign panels, or electrical hook-up or connection.
"V"sign:A sign consisting of two essentially equal faces, positioned at an angle subtending less than 179
degrees.
Vehicle sign:Any sign affixed to a vehicle.
Wall sign:A single-face sign mounted,attached to,affixed to, or painted on the exterior wall of a building or
structure in a plane parallel to that of the supporting wall.
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Warning signs:A sign which calls attention to conditions on, or adjacent to,a highway or street that is
potentially hazardous to traffic operations.
Wayfinding sign:A sign which shows route designations,destinations, directions,distances,services, points
of interest,and other geographical, recreational,or cultural information.
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.
Window sign:A sign installed inside,or painted on a window and intended to be viewed from the outside.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No.08-1881, § 1, 2-16-2009;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1, 3-7-2011;Ord. No. 11-
1969, § 1,8-15-2011;Ord. No. 11-1976, § 1, 11-21-2011;Ord. No. 14-2049, § 1,4-20-2015;Ord. No. 16-2088, § 1,
6-20-2016;Ord. No. 16-2093, § 1,8-15-2016;Ord. No. 18-2136,§ 1,6-18-2018;Ord. No. 19-2156, § 1,9-16-2019;
Ord. No. 20-2170, § 1, 2-17-2020;Ord. No. 20-2189, § 1, 10-19-2020)
6.1.5. Measurement determinations.
A. Distance between signs.The minimum required distance between signs shall be as identified within
this Code.
B. Façade area. The facade area shall be measured by determining the area within a two-dimensional
geometric figure coinciding with the edges of the walls,windows, doors, parapets, marquees,and
mansards of greater than 45 degrees that form a side of a building or unit.
C. Sign area.
1. Generally. The area of a sign shall be the area within the smallest square, rectangle,
parallelogram,triangle,circle or semicircle,the sides of which touch the extreme points or edges
of the sign face.
2. Special situations.
a. Where a sign is composed of letters or pictures attached directly to a facade,window,
door,or marquee, and the letters or pictures are not enclosed by a border or trimming,the
sign area shall be the area within the smallest rectangle, parallelogram,triangle,circle or
semicircle,the sides of which touch the extreme points of the letters or pictures as a
whole.
b. Where four sign faces are arranged in a square, rectangle, or diamond,the area of the sign
shall be the area of the two largest faces.
c. Where a sign is in the form of a three-dimensional object,the area shall be determined by
drawing a square, rectangle, parallelogram,triangle,circle or semicircle,the sides of which
touch the extreme points or edges of the projected image of the sign and multiplying that
area by two.The"projected image"is that created by tracing the largest possible two-
dimensional outline of the sign.
D. Number of signs.
1. In general,the number of signs shall be the number of noncontiguous sign faces. Multiple
noncontiguous sign faces may be counted as a single sign if all the sign faces are included in the
geometric figure used for determining the sign area.
2. Where two sign faces are placed back to back and are at no point more than two feet apart, it
shall be counted as one sign.
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3. If a sign has four faces arranged in a square, rectangle or diamond, it shall be counted as two
signs.
E. Height of sign. The vertical distance measured from the highest point of the sign,excluding decorative
embellishments,to the elevation of the crown of the adjacent street or the elevation of the finished
first floor of the building that the sign serves,whichever is higher.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007)
6.1.6. Nonconforming signs.
A. Determination of legal nonconformity. Existing signs, excluding off-site signs(see Off-site signs
nonconforming this section),that do not conform to the specific provisions of the Code may be eligible
for the designation "legal nonconforming" provided that:
1. Signs are properly maintained and do not in any way endanger the public.
2. The sign was installed in conformance with a valid permit or variance,or complied with all
applicable laws on the date of installation.
B. Loss of legal nonconforming status. A legal nonconforming sign may lose this designation and become
illegal if:
1. The sign is relocated or replaced without proper approval.
2. The structure or size of the sign is altered in any way except to be brought into full compliance
with this ordinance.A building permit shall not be issued for a structural alteration to a
nonconforming sign except as allowed for in 6.1.6(C)or if the improvements bring the sign closer
to full compliance with the Land Development Code.Where a permit is applied for to bring an
existing pole sign or nonconforming monument sign into full compliance with the standards for a
monument sign,the sign can continue a nonconformity related to height.This does not refer to
change of copy and sign face changes for businesses that have a valid business tax receipt.
3. The primary structure to which the sign is accessory is demolished.
4. A site plan (major/minor/site plan amendment)is required.
C. Maintenance and repair of nonconforming signs. The legal nonconforming sign is subject to all
requirements of this Code regarding safety, maintenance, and repair. However, if the sign suffers
damage that accounts for a reduction in depreciated value of more than 50 percent,as based on
appraisal by a state certified appraiser familiar with the valuation of signs, it must be brought into
conformance with this Code or removed.
(Ord. No.07-1826,§ 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1, 3-7-2011;Ord. No. 11-1969, § 1,8-15-2011;Ord. No. 16-
2088, § 1,6-20-2016;Ord. No. 16-2107, § 1, 2-6-2017)
6.1.7. Illegal signs. Existing illegal signs shall, upon adoption of this Code, be subject to code enforcement
proceedings.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007)
6.1.8.Size limitations. No signs of any type shall exceed the requirements of this Code.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007)
6.1.9. Interpretation. The regulation of signs is intended to restrict the proliferation of signs and to encourage
use of architecturally compatible signs as much as possible.
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(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007)
6.1.10. Content of signs. Notwithstanding any other provision of these sign regulations,a sign that may
display"advertising," as defined herein, may instead carry any noncommercial message so long as the message is
not"harmful to minors" as defined herein.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007)
6.2.0. Prohibited signs.
6.2.1. Generally. It shall be unlawful to erect, cause to be erected, maintain or cause to be maintained, any
sign not expressly authorized by, or exempted from,this Code.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007)
6.2.2.Specifically. The following signs are expressly prohibited unless exempted by this Code or expressly
authorized by this Code:
A. Signs that are in violation of the building code or electrical code as adopted by the City of Longwood.
B. Any sign that, in the opinion of the qualified designated city representative does or will constitute a
safety hazard.
C. Portable signs, blank or otherwise,that are not authorized by a current sign permit.
D. Signs with visible flashing, moving, revolving,or rotating parts or visible mechanical movement of any
description or other apparent visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic, or mechanical
means,except for traditional barber poles and permitted electronic message centers.
E. Signs with the optical illusion of movement by means of a design that presents a pattern capable of
giving the illusion of motion or changing of copy.
F. Signs with lights or illuminations that flash, move, rotate,scintillate, blink,flicker,or vary in intensity or
color except for time-temperature-date signs.
G. Strings of light bulbs used on commercially developed parcels for commercial purposes, other than
traditional holiday decorations, not to exceed 30 days before and after the holiday to which the lights
relate, and those completely attached to primary structure and those used for landscaping
enhancement.
H. Signs,commonly referred to as wind signs, consisting of flags, pennants, ribbons,spinners,streamers
or captive balloons,or other objects or material fastened in such a manner as to move upon being by
wind are prohibited as permanent signs.
I. Signs that are attention-getting devices.
J. Signs attached to the roof of any building or attached to the building which project above the roof or
are suspended above the roof,except for mansard signs.
K. Signs or sign structures that interfere in any way with free use of any fire escape,emergency exit, or
standpipe,or that obstruct any window so that security visibility is hampered.
L. Signs that resemble any official sign or marker erected by any governmental agency,or that by reason
of position,shape, or color,would conflict with the proper functioning of any traffic sign or signal, or be
of a size, location, movement,content, color, or illumination that may be confused with or construed
as a traffic-control device.Signs,within ten feet of public right-of-way or within 100 feet of traffic-
control lights,that contain red or green lights that might be confused with traffic control lights.
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M. Signs that obstruct the vision of pedestrians,cyclists,or motorists traveling on or entering public
streets.Also, signs that are of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or impair the vision of any
motorist, cyclist,or pedestrian using or entering a public way,or that are a hazard or a nuisance to
occupants of any property because of glare or other characteristics.
N. Nongovernmental signs that use the words"stop," "look," "danger,"or any similar word, phrase, or
symbol that resemble official governmental signs.
O. A sign that contains any lighting or control mechanism that causes unreasonable interference with
radio,television or other communication signals.
P. Signs that are painted, pasted,or printed on any curbstone,flagstone, pavement, or any portion of any
sidewalk or street,except house numbers and traffic control signs.
Q. Signs placed upon benches, bus shelters or waste receptacles,except as may be authorized in writing
pursuant to this Code or to F.S. §337.408, or as may be amended from time to time.
R. Sign erected on public property,or on private property(such as private utility poles) located on public
property, other than signs erected by public authority for public purposes and signs authorized in
writing pursuant to F.S. §337.407,or as may be amended from time to time.
S. Signs erected over,on or across any public street except as may otherwise be expressly authorized by
this Code,and except governmental signs erected by or on the order of the city manager.
T. Vehicle signs with a total sign area on any vehicle in excess of ten square feet,when the vehicle:
1. Is parked for more than 60 consecutive minutes within 100 feet of any street right-of-way;
2. Is visible from the street right-of-way that the vehicle is within 100 feet of;and
3. Is not regularly used in the conduct of the business advertised on the vehicle.A vehicle used
primarily for advertising,or for the purpose of providing transportation for owners or employees
of the occupancy advertised on the vehicle,shall not be considered a vehicle used in the conduct
of the business.
U. Any nongovernment sign placed in public right-of-way with number or address indicating any activity at
another location, unless approved by the city manager.
V. "A-frame" (sandwich board)or sidewalk type signs when legible from a public street prohibited except
within the transit village neighborhood and downtown neighborhood districts of the Heritage Village.
W. A sign displaying copy that is"harmful to minors"as defined herein.
X. Snipe signs.
Y. Pole signs.
Z. Neon lighting on signs or buildings, except"open"signs.
AA. Balloon or inflatable signs as permanent signs.
BB. Strip lighting(LED, neon,or similar) used to outline roofs or any part of a building or window.
(Ord. No. 07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 10-1929,§ 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,3-7-2011;Ord. No. 11-
1969, § 1,8-15-2011;Ord. No. 14-2038, § 1,8-4-2014;Ord. No. 16-2088, § 1,6-20-2016;Ord. No. 19-2156, § 1,9-
16-2019;Ord. No. 20-2189, § 1, 10-19-2020)
6.3.0. Permitting requirements.
6.3.1. Fees. The fee for matters included in this section shall be as provided in this Code.
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(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007)
6.3.2. Exempt signs. Signs of the following categories and the listed operations pertaining to signs shall not
require the issuance of permits provided such signs and operations conform with provisions contained herein and
to all other building,structural and electrical standards and regulations of the City of Longwood.
A. Signs that are not designed or located so as to be visible or read from any street or adjoining property.
B. Signs of four square feet or less and signs that include no letters,symbols, logos or designs in excess of
two inches in vertical or horizontal dimension, provided that such sign, or combination of such signs,
does not constitute a sign prohibited by this Code. (e.g., name plate sign, occupation sign,etc.,to be
located in the proximity of the main entrance of the building).
C. Signs necessary to promote health,safety and welfare,and other regulatory,statutory,traffic control
or directional signs erected on public property with permission as appropriate from the United States
of America,State of Florida,County of Seminole, or the City of Longwood.
D. Legal notices and official instruments.
E. Decorative flags and bunting for a celebration, convention,or commemoration of significance to the
entire community when authorized by the city commission for a prescribed period of time.
F. Merchandise displays behind store front or store display windows is allowed so long as no part of the
display moves or contains flashing lights and visible from the street.
G. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into any masonry surface
or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials and attached to the surface of a
building.
H. Signs incorporated into machinery or equipment by a manufacturer or distributor,which identify or
advertise only the product or service dispensed by the machine or equipment,such as signs
customarily affixed to vending machines, newspaper racks,telephone booths, and gasoline pumps.
I. Holiday decorations.Signs of a primarily decorative nature, clearly incidental and customary and
commonly associated with any national, local or religious holiday; provided that such signs shall be
displayed for a period of not more than 30 consecutive days or more than 60 days in any one year.
Such signs shall be set back ten 10 feet from all boundary lines of the lot on which displayed, provided
that a clear area be maintained to a height of six feet,within 55 feet of the intersection of two rights-
of-way. Holiday lights and decorations in windows shall not exceed 40 percent of window area.
J. Identifying signs located on taxicabs, buses,trailers,trucks,or vehicle bumpers.
K. Public warning signs to indicate, but not limited to;the dangers of trespassing,swimming, animals or
similar hazards, not to exceed four square feet.
L. Works of art placed under an art program that is approved or endorsed by the city commission by
resolution.
M. Utility Signs: Public utility signs that identify the location of underground utility lines and facilities, high
voltage lines and facilities,and other utility facilities and appurtenances are permitted provided they
do not exceed three feet in height, and provided the sign face does not exceed one-half square foot.
N. Traffic control devices(signs)erected on public property, including regulatory signs to be individually
erected on separate posts;warning and guide signs not to exceed two signs per post and six square
feet each in size.Such signs shall be located so as to not obscure each other or be hidden from view by
other roadside objects. Signs requiring different decisions by the vehicle operator must be spaced
sufficiently apart for the required decisions to be made safely.
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0. Identification signs at the entrance drive of single-family residences or estates,which do not exceed
two square feet in area.
P. Bench/bus shelter signs authorized by the city's agreement with the Jaycees dated February 4, 1991.
Q. Public announcement or public information signage when erected or approved by the city.
R. Gateway signs approved by the city commission and subject to a written agreement with the city if the
gateway sign is not solely owned and controlled by the city and located on city property or public right-
of-way controlled by the city.A maximum number of five gateway signs may be located within the city
limits within any of the land use districts,except the Historic District Future Land Use,subject to the
gateway sign regulations set forth in this Code and the terms and conditions of a written agreement
with the city approved by the city commission. Gateway signs approved under this section shall meet
the following standards:
1. The sign shall be no more than 13 feet in height and 20 feet in width.
2. The sign shall be of a decorative stone or masonry design with wood or metal accents(as
approved by the city commission).
3. The sign may be double-sided,with no more than 90 square feet of copy area on each side.
4. Double-sided signs may be placed in a v-shape,with the opening at no more than 60 degrees.
5. All lighting shall have shielding to reflect the light down towards the ground.
6. Gateway signs shall be landscaped as approved by the city commission.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 11-1976, § 1, 11-7-2011;Ord. No. 14-2025,§ 1,5-5-2014;Ord. No. 14-
2049, § 1,4-20-2015; Ord. No. 20-2170, § 1, 2-17-2020;Ord. No. 20-2189, § 1, 10-19-2020)
6.3.3. Permits.
A. When provisions of this Code are in violation, no building permit or local business tax receipt shall be
issued until violations have been corrected.
B. No sign or sign structure shall be hereinafter erected, maintained,substantially altered, displayed, or
changed,except exempt signs as provided herein, until after a permit has been issued, if required.
Repainting or changing the message of a changeable copy sign or the sign panel of an existing
permitted sign shall not be considered a substantial alteration and would not require a permit.
Maintenance of sign components including, but not limited to: lamps, ballast,transformers and other
components will not require a permit under this section.Any change of electrical service,feeder line
replacement or structural repairs will require a permit as provided for by the Florida Building Code.
C. The application for a sign permit shall be set forth in writing and shall provide the construction
information required by the Florida Building Codes as adopted by the City of Longwood.
D. All permanent signs and signs ten square feet and larger shall require a permit be issued or approval as
applicable, per city codes.
E. In addition to any fees required for construction and/or electrical permits,applicants for sign permits
shall pay the sign permit fee or other fees required by this Code.
F. A sign erected,altered, displayed or substantially changed without a permit is an illegal sign and shall
be subject to penalties set forth.
G. All sign permit applications shall contain the following information:
1. A sign application which shall be provided by the city and is to be completed by the applicant.
Application shall be complete for the city to process.
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2. Name, address,telephone number and signature of the owner of the site granting permission for
the construction, operation, maintenance or displaying of sign or sign structure.An authorized
agent representing the owner of the site may with proper documentation act in the absence of
the owner.
3. Two copies of a sketch, blueprint, blueline print or similar presentation drawn to scale and
dimensioned,showing elevations of the sign as proposed.Sign elevation drawing,showing
minimum distance from bottom of sign to the ground,dimensions of the sign and design of sign
as it relates to the building(s) on the property.
4. Site plans or survey showing the scaled location of signs in relation to the street and building on
the property.The site plan shall include legal description and street address of premises or
property upon which sign is to be located and the location of the sign.
5. The approximate value of the sign to be installed, including installation cost.
6. Type of sign for which a permit is being sought.
7. Type of materials of which the signs will be composed.
8. If applicable, information regarding how the sign is to be lighted,the intensity of the lighting and
any off-site glare that will occur.
9. For signs over 32 square feet or monument signs over ten feet in height a copy of stress sheets
and calculations shall be required indicating that the sign is properly designed for required loads
and wind pressures in any direction, as may be required by the building division.
10. A copy of the current local business tax receipt and certificate of use as required,that establishes
the location of the place of business,or for those establishments that do not require an local
business tax receipt i.e. place of worship,or organizations(i.e.VFW, Masons,etc.).The
organization must be clearly established at the location of the placement of the sign location by a
formal document(i.e. lease,deed, etc.).
11. An on-site,whether permanent or temporary,sign permit shall not be issued for any business
which does not have a current local business tax receipt.
12. Sign permits shall only be issued to a licensed sign contractor,or the building owner in
accordance with applicable codes.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 13-2016, § 1, 11-18-2013)
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6.4.0. Permitted permanent on-site signs.
6.4.1. Sign types and material allowed.
A. A permanent sign may be a monument sign or building sign as an accessory structure to a
nonresidential use as allowed by this Code.
B. All signs must be weatherproof and must be made of durable materials so as not to become a hazard
due to disrepair, damage or inclement weather.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 11-1969, § 1,8-15-2011;Ord. No. 11-1976, § 1, 11-21-2011;Ord. No.
14-2049, § 1,4-20-2015;Ord. No. 16-2088, § 1, 6-20-2016;Ord. No. 18-2136, § 1,6-18-2018)
6.4.2. Permissible number, area,spacing and height of permanent signs.
A. Building signs.The criteria shall be determined according to the appropriate land use district.
B. Monument signs. The permissible number, area,spacing and height of permanent monument signs
shall be determined according to the appropriate land use district.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007)
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6.4.3. Permitted signs in land use districts.
6.4.3(A)
Commercial(COM)(except Neighborhood Commercial)and Industrial(IND)Permanent Sign Allowance.
Permits are required for all sign types unless otherwise noted.Signage is for non-residential developments unless otherwise noted.Single-family and
duplex properties within these primary commercial categories shall utilize the standards of 6.4.3(D).All signs shall be located no closer than five feet from any
right-of-way or public property unless otherwise stated(6.6.2)(H)and shall not be located within the sight-line triangle described in 3.8.0.
Sign Type Copy Area Max. Height Max.Size Max. Material Lighting Additional Standards
Number
Monument •1 SF per LF •15 feet •External •1 •Brick, decorative block, •Direct •Base and body must be at
Sign of Primary or support monument stone,stucco, metal,or •Indirect least 75 percent and no
Secondary structure sign per alternative material of like more than 125 percent of
Facade may be 25% frontage quality,appearance,and the width of the copy area.
•Max 150 SF more than •Max 3 function •Consistent with the style,
per sign copy area monument •Where stucco or metal is color, material,and finish of
•Max.350 SF signs per used, decorative the principal buildings on
per development embellishments or a planter site.
development bed shall be incorporated to •Monument signs may have
avoid a flat, plain look a clear area between the
base and the signage, but
the clear area shall be no
more than one-third of the
height of the copy area of
the sign,and the sign shall
be no taller than ten feet
when a clear area is
included in the sign design.
Building Sign •2 SF of copy •May •No •No •Durable, permanent •Direct •Signage on building
•Cabinet area per 1 LF exceed the requirement requirement materials •Indirect facades that are adjacent to
•Channel of roofline by beyond total beyond total single-family residential
letter corresponding 25%of the copy area copy area uses require a code
•Painted wall business building compliant buffer yard along
•Awning facade height when the appropriate property
Signs attached to line.
parapet wall
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6.4.3(8) •
E NE and NE'"'^'Station Core(STA)land use and Neighborhood Commercial Zoning Permanent Sign Allowance.
Permits are required for all sign types unless otherwise noted.Signage is for non-residential developments unless otherwise noted.Single-family and
duplex properties within these primary commercial categories shall utilize the standards of 6.4.3(D).All signs shall be located no closer than five feet from any
right-of-way or public property unless otherwise stated (6.6.2)(H)and shall not be located within the sight-line triangle described in 3.8.0.
Sign Type Copy Area Max. Height Max.Size Max. Material Lighting Additional Standards
Number _
Monument •1 SF per LF •10 ft. •External •1 •Consistent with the style, •Direct •Allowed for non-residential
Sign of Primary support monument color, material,and finish of •Indirect developments with frontage
Facade or structure sign per the principal buildings on on Ronald Reagan Blvd.that
Secondary may be 25% development site are not contributing or
Facade more than supporting historic
•Max 100 SF copy area structures
per sign •Base and body must be at
least 75 percent and no
more than 125 percent of
the width of the copy area
•Brick,decorative block,
stone,stucco,or alternative
material of like quality,
appearance, and function
•Monument signs may have
a clear area between the
base and the signage, but
the clear area shall be no
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more than one-third of the
height of the copy area of
the sign,and the sign shall
be no taller than ten feet
when a clear area is
included in the sign design.
Ground Sign •Max 16 SF •8 ft. •16 SF •1 per street •Wood, metal, or like •Indirect •Signs shall be set back 5
•Free- frontage materials consistent with feet from the right-of-way
Standing the style,color, material,
Hanging Sign and finish of the principal
buildings on site
•Decorative furnishings
Building Sign •1 SF of copy May exceed No size No •Direct •Signage on building
•Wall sign area per 1 LF the roofline requirement requirement •Indirect facades that are adjacent to
•Painted wall of by 25%of beyond total beyond total single-family residential
•Awning Sign corresponding the building copy area copy area uses require a code
business height when compliant buffer yard along
facade attached to the appropriate property
•Max. 150 SF parapet wall line
Projecting •16 SF per 8 ft. clear •16 SF per •1 per street •Wood, metal,or like •Indirect •All fixtures shall be
Signs sign from grade sign frontage materials consistent with decorative
•Counts to the style,color, material, •Any encroachment on the
Building Sign and finish of the principal public right-of-way will
Area buildings on site require a right-of-way
•Decorative furnishings utilization permit from the
city
Suspended •8 SF per sign •8 ft.clear •8 SF per •1 per •Durable, permanent •Indirect •Must be located
Sign from grade sign tenant materials underneath an overhang or
similar structure adjacent to
the tenant
Subdivision •32 SF per •8 ft. •32 SF per •2 per •Brick,decorative block, •Indirect
Entrance Sign sign sign subdivision stone,
•Monument 64 SF per or stucco,or alternative
Sign development commercial material of like quality,
•Incorporated or subdivision entrance appearance,and function
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Into Wall
•Free-
Standing
Hanging Sign
Window Sign N/A N/A 25%of the N/A •No neon or bright primary Indirect •No permit required
window colors,except for"open" •Flashing signs are
area signs prohibited
On-Site •6 SF •3.5 ft. 6 SF 4 per Durable, permanent Direct
Directional development materials
Signage
Electronic 24 SF • •24 sf 1 per Direct •Permitted only on
Message Does not development properties with frontage on
Center(EMC) count to total Ronald Reagan Blvd.
•Time- copy area for without historic structures
Temperature- building or *When this sign has been
Date Sig monument allowed, portable signs shall
signs be prohibited on the site
•EMCs shall not change
their message more than
once every eight seconds
6.4.3(C)Downtown Historic(DH)Future Land Use Permanent Sign Allowance.
Permits are required for all sign types unless otherwise noted. Signage is for non-residential developments unless otherwise noted.Single-family and
duplex properties within these primary commercial categories shall utilize the standards of 6.4.3 (D).All signs shall be located no closer than five feet from any
right-of-way or public property unless otherwise stated (6.6.2)(H)and shall not be located within the sight-line triangle described in 3.8.0.
Sign Type Copy Area Max. Max. Size Max. Material Lighting Additional Standards
Height Number _
Ground Sign •Max 16 SF •8 ft. •16 SF •1 per lot •Wood, metal, or like •Indirect •Signs shall be set back
•Free- •2 for lots materials consistent 5 feet from the right-of-
Standing accessed by with the style, color, way
Hanging Sign two parallel material, and finish of
streets the principal buildings
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on site
•Decorative furnishings
Building Sign •1 SF of copy •May not •No size •No •Indirect 'Only allowed on
•Wall sign area per 1 LF exceed requirement requirement storefront type
•Painted wall of roofline beyond beyond total developments
•Awning Sign corresponding total copy copy area •Signage on building
business area facades that are
facade adjacent to single-family
•Max. 75 SF residential uses require
a code compliant buffer
yard along the
appropriate property
line
Projecting •16 SF per 8 ft. clear •16 SF per •1 per 'Wood, metal, or like •Indirect •All fixtures shall be
Signs sign from sign business materials consistent decorative
•Counts to grade frontage with the style, color, •Any encroachment on
Building Sign material, and finish of the public right-of-way
Area the principal buildings will require a right-of-
on site way utilization permit
•Decorative furnishings from the city
•Barber pole signs shall
be considered a service
icon and shall not be
considered a sign for the
for the purpose of
determining the
quantity of signs on a
building or on a site.
Suspended 08 SF per sign •8 ft. •8 SF per •1 per •Durable, permanent •Indirect •Must be located
Sign clear from sign tenant materials underneath an overhang
grade or similar structure
adjacent to the tenant
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Subdivision •32 SF per •8 ft. •32 SF per •2 per •Brick, decorative block, •Indirect
Entrance Sign sign sign subdivision stone, stucco, or
•Incorporated •64 SF per or alternative material of
Into Wall development commercial like quality, appearance,
•Free- or subdivision entrance and function
Standing
Hanging Sign
Window Sign •N/A •N/A 25%of the •N/A •No neon or bright •Indirect •Neon/LED "open" signs
window primary colors or similar, outlining, and
area flashing signs are
prohibited
•No permit required
On-Site •6 SF •3.5 ft. 6 SF •4 per •Durable, permanent •Indirect •Allowed only for non-
Directional development materials residential or multi-
Signage family developments
6.4.3(D)Residential(LDR, MDR)Sign Allowance.
Permits are required for all sign types unless otherwise noted.Signage is for non-residential developments unless otherwise noted.Single-family and
duplex properties within these primary commercial categories shall utilize the standards of 6.4.3 (D).All signs shall be located no closer than five feet from any
right-of-way or public property unless otherwise stated (6.6.2)(H)and shall not be located within the sight-line triangle described in 3.8.0.
Sign Type Copy Area Max. Height Max.Size Max. Material Lighting Additional Standards
Number
Monument •Max.24 SF 4 feet External •1 Consistent with the style, •Indirect •Allowed for non-residential
Sign per sign support monument color, material, and finish of developments and
structure sign per the principal buildings on subdivision entrances
may be 25% development site •Base and body must be at
more than least 75 percent and no
copy area more than 125 percent of
the width of the copy area
•Brick, decorative block,
stone,stucco,or alternative
material of like quality,
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appearance, and function
•Monument signs may have
a clear area between the
base and the signage, but
the clear area shall be no
more than one-third of the
height of the copy area of
the sign, and the sign shall
be no taller than ten feet
when a clear area is included
in the sign design.
Ground Sign Max 16 SF 6 feet 16 SF •1 per •Wood, metal, or like •Indirect •Allowed for non-residential
•Freestanding business materials consistent with developments
Hanging Sign the style,color, material and •Signs shall be set back 5
finish of the principal feet from the right-of-way
buildings on site
•Decorative furnishings
Subdivision •32 SF per •8 ft. •32 SF per •2 per •Brick, decorative block, •Indirect
Entrance Sign sign sign subdivision stone,stucco,or alternative
•Monument •64 SF per or material of like quality,
Sign development commercial appearance and function
•Incorporated or entrance
into wall subdivision
•Free-
standing
Hanging Sign
On-Site •4 SF •3.5 ft. 4 SF •4 •Direct •Allowed only for non-
Directional residential or multi-family
Signage developments or single-
family subdivisions
6.4.3(E)Mural programs and sign allowance.
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Where a building owner donates an art easement to the city pursuant to a mural program established by the city commission,the amount of sign square
footage that would normally be allowed on a façade with a wall easement may be added to the amount allowed on another façade or façades on the same
building.The sign square footage may be allocated to another sign type at the community development director's discretion.
(Ord. No. 18-2136, § 1,6-18-2018;Ord. No. 19-2151, § 1, 3-4-2019;Ord. No. 19-2156, § 1,9-16-2019;Ord. No. 20-2170, § 1,2-17-2020)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 18-2136,§ 1,adopted June 18, 2018,deleted §6.4.3 and enacted a new§6.4.3 as set out herein. Former§6.4.3 pertained to
permitted signs in land use districts and derived from Ord. No.05-1746,adopted April 4, 2005;Ord. No.07-1826,adopted December 3, 2007;Ord. No.
10-1929,adopted September 27,2010;Ord. No. 11-1961,adopted May 16, 2011;Ord. No. 11-1976,adopted November 21, 2011;Ord. No. 14-2038,
adopted August 4, 2014;Ord. No. 14-2049, adopted April 20, 2015;and Ord. No. 16-2088, adopted June 20, 2016.
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6.4.4.Specially regulated signs.
A. Pole banners.Street pole banner signs may be authorized for permanent use pursuant to the following
standards:
1. Pole banners may be placed by the city on light poles in public right-of-way or city property to
identify districts,corridors, landmarks, city-wide events and celebrations,or as part of an overall
branding effort. Identification of any sponsoring organization(s)shall not exceed a total of 20
percent of each face of the pole banner.
2. Pole banner signs may be placed on light poles located along private streets designed to city
standards as part of a commercial or residential subdivision. Pole banner signage proposed for
permanent use shall be permitted as part of a master sign plan pursuant to LDC 6.7.5.
3. All pole banners must meet the following standards:
a. Banners placed under this section shall not exceed the dimensions of 72 inches vertically and 36
thirty-six horizontally and shall not exceed a total of 18 square feet per banner.The banner may
include copy area on either or both sides.
b. Applications for banners must include written permission from all relevant agencies including the
pole owner and any government agencies where applicable.
c. Street pole banners must be securely attached to street poles.The top and the bottom of each
banner must be attached to a rigid horizontal fixture so that banners do not flap in the wind.
d. Banner attachments must hold the banner at least nine and one-half(9%)feet above ground
level. Each street pole is limited to no more than two banners.
e. Pole banners may not overhang the travel lanes of an adjacent street.
f. Where two banners are attached to the same street pole,the banners must be attached at the
same horizontal elevation and must extend perpendicularly from opposite sides of the pole.
B. Window signs. A business that can demonstrate that they have been in continual existence with
window signage that exceeds 25 percent of the window area since January 1, 2015 shall be allowed to
continue use of,or replace in kind,that signage until such time as the business relocates or closes.
C. Subdivision information signs. Are intended to provide general information to the general public or
specific neighborhood or use.
1. Changeable subdivision information messages may be permitted in any residential district
provided it does not exceed six square feet in copy area.This sign shall be so placed and located
that the sign shall only be read from within the subdivision that it serves. Location of the sign to
be approved by the city with a permit without a fee.
D. Off-site directional signs. Off-site directional signs are prohibited unless part of a district-wide
commission-approved wayfinding program.
E. Marquee signs. A theater or similar performance use may apply for a permit for a marquee sign that
may be approved by the community development director.A marquee sign shall only be affixed to the
primary entrance of the tenant/user suite that it serves.The colors, materials, and design of a marquee
sign shall complement the design of the building(s)which it serves.A marquee sign may be internally
or indirectly illuminated. Marquee signs shall not be visible from adjacent single-family residential
properties.A marquee sign may include a manual message center. Electronic or mechanical copy
change is prohibited.A marquee sign shall not obstruct sidewalks, required accessible paths of travel,
or the visibility of other signs. Lighting fixtures shall be decorative and architecturally compatible with
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the building,and a marquee sign may incorporate flashing or blinking elements within the permitted
sign area.
F. Flags. Flags are allowed to show nation,state,and/or organization patronage.A flag shall not include
any device used for advertising that falls under the definition of banner or pennant. No more than four
flags will be allowed on any one mixed-use or industrial property.The number of flags shall not be
restricted on residential properties. Flags shall not be longer than one-third the total height of the flag
pole.On mixed-use and industrial property,flag poles shall be no taller than 35 feet measured from
grade of the land at the base of the pole to the top of the pole. On residential property flag poles shall
be no taller than 20 feet.
G. A-frame signs. A-frame sign means a two-sided hinged sign, identifying,advertising,or directing
attention to a business(es), product(s),operation(s),or service(s)sold or offered in the building in front
of which the sign is located.A permit is not required for A-frame signs as long as the following
standards are met:
1. Shall not be legible from a public street, unless located in the transit village neighborhood and
downtown neighborhood districts of the Heritage Village(refer to HV Figure 12.5.12).
2. Quantity:One A-frame sign per business.
3. Location: Must be located on the sidewalk most immediately adjacent to the front of the
business advertised(except where the sidewalk is separated by a parking area).A-frame signs
may be located on a sidewalk in the public right-of-way with proper ADA clearance(44-inch
minimum clear sidewalk area).The clear sight triangle shall be maintained,and the sign shall not
block the view of motorists nor block entrances and exits, and shall not create a hazardous
condition.A distance of 18 inches from curb shall be maintained.
4. Maximum height:48 inches, maximum width: 24 inches.
5. Reserved.
6. Materials: Exterior quality wood, metal,or other durable material. Handbills and or similar paper
attachments shall not be affixed to signs.A-frame signs shall contain information and advertising
for the business placing the sign only and shall not contain any endorsement or logos for any
other business
7. Lighting:The sign shall not contain lighting of any kind or glare-producing surfaces
8. A-frame signs must only be displayed during operating hours for the business and shall be taken
in during high winds.
H. Gateway signs. A maximum number of five gateway signs may be located within the city limits within
any of the land use districts,except the historic district future land use,subject to the gateway sign
regulations set forth in this Code and the terms and conditions of a written agreement with the city
approved by the city commission.
(Ord. No.05-1746,§12(6.4.4),4-4-2005;Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 08-1874, §6, 10-20-2008;Ord.
No.08-1881,§3, 2-16-2009; Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956,§ 1,3-7-2011;Ord. No. 11-1961,
§ 1,5-16-2011;Ord. No. 11-1969, § 1,8-15-2011;Ord. No. 11-1976, § 1, 11-21-2011;Ord. No. 13-2016, § 1, 11-18-
2013;Ord. No. 14-2038, § 1,8-4-2014;Ord. No. 18-2136, § 1,6-18-2018;Ord. No. 20-2189, § 1, 10-19-2020)
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6.5.0. Off-site signs (billboards/poster-
boards).1
6.5.1. Generally.
A. Where allowed. Off-site signs(billboards and posterboards) are allowed in infill and mixed-use and
industrial as designated on the future land use map of the City of Longwood pursuant to the standards
of this section.Off-site signs are prohibited in the historic land use district of the City of Longwood.
B. Number of off-site signs. The total number of billboards/posterboards within the City of Longwood
shall not exceed 19.This limitation shall apply to the total billboards and posterboards together as
defined in this section of the City Code.
C. Nonconforming off-site signs. Billboards that become nonconforming for any reason on the effective
date of this chapter will be a legal nonconforming use,except as described herein. Nonconforming
billboards of wood construction or multi-pole design may be reconstructed to a steel monopole design
as long as no other nonconformities of that sign are increased.
D. Billboard sign agreements. The purpose of this section is to provide the process and criteria whereby
the city and a sign applicant may enter into an agreement to comply with the requirements of this
article.The agreement process may also be used to relocate any billboards made nonconforming by
adoption of this article. However, if an existing billboard is removed and no agreement to replace the
billboard has been established the total allowable billboards within the city shall automatically be
reduced by that number(see section 6.5.1B).
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1969, § 1,8-15-2011)
6.5.2. Design requirements.
A. Supporting structure. Only a single supporting structure(monopole)shall be allowed for off-site signs.
No portion of the supporting structure shall be visible above any advertising display area.
B. Single faced billboards. An off-site sign structure shall be single-faced, reading from the same direction,
but may have two faces back to back providing the face structure shall have advertising surfaces of
equal size and shape.
C. Double-faced billboards. For the purposes of this Code,the following types of billboards shall be
considered double-faced:
1. An off-site sign structure where the signs are placed back to back, as long as the backs of the
signs are not separated by more than 48 inches.
2. An off-site sign structure when constructed in the form of a "V"when viewed from above,
provided the internal angle at the apex is not greater than 45 degrees and the off-site sign
structure is not separated by more than 36 inches at the apex of the"V".
D. Tri-vision and computerized message type off-site signs.Tri-vision and computerized message type
signs will be permitted if the sign does not function in a manner that is distracting to vehicular traffic or
adjoining properties and meets the sign standards set for off-site signs in this Code.
'Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 11-1969, § 1,adopted Aug. 15, 2011,changed the title of 6.5.0 from "off-site signs"to
"off-site signs(billboards/posterboards)."
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E. Advertising surfaces. No more than two advertising surfaces shall be allowed per sign. No more than
two contiguous advertising surfaces shall be allowed per sign face.
F. Content. Off-site signs may display any message in conformance with this Code.
G. Maintenance. All billboards, including their supports, braces,guide wires and anchors,shall be
maintained so as to ensure the structural integrity of the sign. Painted areas and sign surfaces shall be
kept in good working condition,and illumination, if provided,shall be maintained in safe and good
working order.
H. Landscaping. For all new off-site(billboard or posterboard)signs at the date of this Code,the following
landscaping will be required:
1. Evergreen shrubbery and trees natural to the area, resistant to frost damage and drought shall be
provided to enhance the appearance of the off-site sign on any highway being served by said
sign.A landscape plan shall be submitted to the city for review and approval.Approval or denial
shall be determined in accordance with this Code.
2. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property to maintain landscaping in a healthy
condition so as to present a neat, healthy,and orderly appearance free of refuse and debris.
3. Failure to provide proper maintenance shall incur a penalty or other appropriate sanction in
accordance with city codes.
I. Maximum size. No permanent off-site sign may exceed 672 square feet in size per face.An additional
100 square feet may be used for cutouts provided the height is not increased by more than five feet
nor the width more than two feet on each side.
J. Maximum height. No permanent off-site sign,or combination of signs, may exceed 50 feet in height
from the crown of road intended to be viewed from.The bottom of the sign nor the structure shall be
less than 30 feet above the crown of road.
K. Maximum width. No permanent off-site sign,or combination of signs, may exceed 50 feet in width.
L. Attention getting devices. No off-site sign shall have any animated or other related attention getting
devices on the sign face per this Code, unless approved by the commission. Changeable copy signs
including tri-vision,three-dimensional and cutouts as provided in this article are exempt from this
provision, provided they meet the requirements stated within this Code.
(Ord. No.07-1826,§ 1, 12-3-2007)
6.5.3. Location requirements.
A. Spacing. No permanent off-site sign may be closer than 1,000 feet on the same side of the roadway
from any other off-site sign.Spacing shall be determined based on signs that have received the
necessary city or county and state permit,and signs having received prior authorization shall have
priority over a later applicant in determining compliance with the spacing restrictions.
B. Front setbacks. All off-site signs shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from side lot lines,and 15 feet
from a side property line running along a right-of-way.
C. Side setbacks. All off-site signs shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the side property line when
located at an intersection.
D. Separation from residential districts. No off-site sign shall be allowed within 75 feet of the nearest
property line of any residential district.
E. Prohibited locations for off-site signs.
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1. Billboards shall be prohibited from locating within any area designated as, public, institutional,
conservation, mixed use, low density residential,or medium density residential on the future
land use map. Except as provided in this Code, billboards also shall be prohibited from locating in
any of the following areas:
a. Within 250 feet of any parcel designated as downtown historic on the future land use map.
b. The east side of CR 427 between the south side of Lyman High School and the south right-
of-way line of East Maine Avenue.
c. The west side of CR 427 from the East Lake Ditch to 300 feet north of Blackwater Place.
2. Billboards shall not be attached to any building roof, but may be cantilevered above a roof with
proof of acceptance by the property and building owner.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007)
6.5.4. Posterboard-type off-site sign.
A. Maximum height. The maximum height of a posterboard shall be 18 feet from the crown of the
adjacent road to the top of the sign, unless adjacent to a railroad right-of-way. Posterboards adjacent
to railroad rights-of-way shall be limited to 21 feet in height measured from the top of sign to the
crown of the railroad bed.
B. Setbacks. A posterboard shall not be closer than five feet from a railroad right-of-way, public right-of-
way, or 25 feet from any other property line as measured from the leading edge of the board.
Providing that the sign does not encroach into the site line visibility of any public street or private
driveway.
C. Maximum size. No posterboard off-site sign shall exceed 75 square feet in size per face.
D. Minimum spacing. Minimum spacing between posterboards shall be 500 feet on the same side of the
roadway and 1,000 feet from a billboard on a Federal Aid Program roadway.
E. Sign faces. A posterboard shall have only one sign face reading in the same direction, but may have
two faces back to back of the same size.
F. Sign structure. All posterboards shall be mounted on a single steel monopole capable of withstanding
100 mile per hour wind load.
G. Where allowed. Posterboards are prohibited within any area designated as public/institutional,
conservation, mixed use, low density residential or medium density residential on the future land use
map. Posterboards shall be prohibited from locating within 200 feet of any parcel designated as LDR or
MDR on the future land use map;or within 500 feet of any parcel designated as historic land use
district on the future land use map;or within 200 feet of a public school or public park.
H. Nonconforming. Posterboards that become nonconforming for any reason on the effective date of this
chapter will be a legal nonconforming use, except as described herein. Nonconforming posterboards of
wood construction or multi-pole design may be reconstructed to a steel monopole design as long as no
other nonconformities of that sign are increased.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007)
6.5.5. Permit requirements
A. Generally. An application form (provided by the city)shall be completed providing the information as
described in the permitting requirements of this section in addition to the following.
B. Required submittals.
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1. At the time of building permit application all billboards shall have stress sheets and calculations
required indicating that the sign is properly designed for required loads and wind pressures in
any direction, as may be required by the building division.The structural plans shall be signed
and sealed by a structural engineer licensed in the State of Florida.A building and electrical
permit will be required.
2. A copy of the lease of the property or a notarized authorization from the property owner,where
the off-site sign is to be installed.
3. A detailed plot plan showing legal description, all existing structures or improvements and sign
location with all appropriate dimensions.
4. Construction drawings,when determined by the building division, must be sealed and conform to
the Standard Building Code by a licensed State of Florida engineering or architect.
5. Landscape plan and all other applicable requirements of this Code.
6. Certified current survey by a registered land surveyor is required. Survey is to identify locations of
the closest off-site billboard signs on the road or roads that the billboard faces. (Survey may
identify that there are no billboards within 1,000 plus feet of the proposed billboard.)
7. All proper permits required from the city,county,state,and/or federal government shall be on
file with the City of Longwood prior to the beginning of any off-site sign construction.
(Ord. No.07-1826,§ 1, 12-3-2007)
6.6.0. Temporary signs.
6.6.1. Generally.
A. Permitting.
1. Temporary signs are allowed throughout the City of Longwood,subject to a temporary sign
permit,fee and to the restrictions imposed by this section and other relevant parts of this Code.
2. A temporary sign permit may be granted for any period deemed reasonable for a parcel or
grouping of parcels under the same ownership not to exceed 30 days,with a minimum of 90 days
between permits, unless provided for within.
a. Where a parcel has been the subject of code enforcement violation for a temporary sign,
including the continued display of a temporary sign past the expiration date of a temporary
sign permit,a 90-day wait period will be enforced from the date on which the property was
found to be in compliance before a new permit can be issued. In the case where a
temporary sign has been placed without a permit and a notice of violation or verbal
warning is issued, and where the property owner has no prior violations related to
temporary signs and applies for a temporary sign permit within two business days of
receiving the violation,the 90-day wait period prior to permit issuance shall be waived.
b. If there are multiple businesses on a parcel or parcels,the full 90 days shall elapse before
another business in the same development may receive a temporary sign permit, unless
the additional temporary sign permits are associated with a temporary use permit,
permitted development sign, permitted grand opening signage,or permitted new business
signage as otherwise allowed by this Land Development Code.
3. Temporary sign permits associated with temporary use permit,development sign,grand opening
signage,or new business signage shall run concurrent to other temporary sign requirements on a
parcel or grouping of parcels under the same ownership with multiple businesses,so long as
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there are no more than two temporary signs allowed on any parcel or grouping of parcels under
the same ownership at any one time and so long as no single business has more than one
temporary sign at any one time.
4. Extensions and waivers.The following extensions or waivers may be granted to temporary signs:
a. When associated with permanent sign improvements. The community development
director may approve an extension to the allowable period for a temporary sign of up to 30
days upon approval of a sign permit for the addition or improvements(not to include
routine maintenance)to existing permanent signage at the location for which a temporary
sign is requested.All proposed improvements shall be consistent with all other provisions
of this Code.The applicant shall submit a request letter with the permanent signage
application. If this request is approved,the applicant is required to complete the work
associated with the permanent sign permit. If the work associated with the permanent sign
permit does not receive a successful final inspection within 6 months of issuance, no
additional temporary sign extensions will be granted for this applicant at this location
under this subsection.
b. When associated with demonstrated marketing efforts in addition to temporary signage.
The city commission may adjust the time provisions found in 6.6.1(A)(2)and upon the
submittal of a waiver request by the applicant which includes a detailed plan indicating all
of the steps they have taken and plan to take to market their business beyond temporary
signage.To request a waiver, an applicant must submit a waiver request accompanied by a
sign permit application,applicable fees and all information required to demonstrate
consistency with the requirements of this section to the community development
department.Such request shall be placed on the agenda for review by the city commission
within 30 days of receipt of a complete request.The commission shall have the right to
impose conditions on any waiver granted so as to better meet the intent and spirit of the
Longwood Development Code.
B. Sign types allowed. A temporary sign may be a ground or building sign. If electric,the sign and point of
connection shall meet all electrical code requirements adopted by the city.Temporary signs described
in this section shall be an on-site type sign.Temporary signs may also include, portable signs, banners,
and pennants. Decorative balloons of no more than 30 inches in diameter and in an amount of no more
than ten balloons per parcel shall be allowed as temporary signs for events when placed and removed
on the same day as the event for no more than one day per month per development.
C. Removal of illegal temporary signs. Any temporary sign not complying with the requirements of this
Code is illegal and subject to immediate compliance or enforcement per this Code.
(Ord. No.05-1746, § 13(6.6.1),4-4-2005;Ord. No.07-1826,§ 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No.08-1864,§ 1,5-5-2008;Ord.
No. 10-1914, § 1, 3-1-2010;Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 10-1947, § 1, 11-1-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956,
§ 1,3-7-2011;Ord. No. 12-1992, § 1, 9-4-2012;Ord. No. 13-2016, § 1, 11-18-2013;Ord. No. 18-2136, §3,6-18-
2018)
6.6.2. General design and location standards.
A. Minimum separation.The minimum distance between signs shall be 200 feet from other temporary
signs on the same side of the street. However,an approved temporary sign permit for new business,
grand opening, designated construction zones,or development signs,shall not be subject to this
separation requirement.
B. On-site. Temporary signs described in this section shall be on-site type sign.
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C. Encroachment on public property. No part of any temporary sign may encroach into public right-of-
way, public property or public easement unless described herein.
D. [Size.]Temporary signs shall not be higher than 15 feet from ground level at the sign base and shall not
exceed 32 square feet in size, unless otherwise provided for in this section.
E. Sign construction.The copy area of all temporary signs must be professionally prepared, neat in
appearance,and well-maintained.
F. Visibility. All signs shall be designed and located so as to not interfere with the visibility at any
intersection,driveway or otherwise create any traffic or pedestrian hazards.
G. (Sight-line clearance distance.]Signs located within a sight-line distance as defined in LDC section 3.8.0
shall conform in accordance with this Code, unless otherwise exempted.Sight-line clearance distance
for signs shall be a triangular area formed by the intersection of two or more public right-of-way or
private street or driveway with two sides of the triangle being 25 feet in length along the abutting
right-of-way/property lines, measured from their point of intersection, and the third side being a line
connecting the ends of the other two sides. In case of private drives the measurement shall be the
same as above but will be measured along the edge of pavement and the intersecting right-of-way.
H. Setbacks.All signs shall be located no closer than five feet from any right-of-way or public property
unless otherwise identified herein.Setback shall be measured from that part of the sign or sign
structure closest to the street.
I. Over right-of-way. No sign shall project over, into,or on a public right-of-way except as permitted by
this Code.
J. Blocking exits,fire escapes,etc. No sign or sign structure shall be erected that impedes use of any fire
escape, emergency exit, or standpipe.
K. Over pedestrian way. All signs over pedestrian ways shall be a minimum of seven feet above pedestrian
way.
L. Vehicular. Shall provide a minimum of 17 feet of vehicular clearance as required by the city police
department.
(Ord. No.06-1800, §7,8-7-2006;Ord. No.07-1826,§ 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No.08-1864, § 1, 5-5-2008;Ord. No. 10-
1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 10-1947, § 1, 11-1-2010;Ord. No. 11-1969, § 1,8-15-2011; Ord. No. 13-2016, § 1,
11-18-2013)
6.6.3.Specific types of temporary signs.
A. General temporary sign.A sign intended to advertise a business for a limited duration as permitted by
LDC 6.6.1,and not associated with a specific type of sign permit described in this section.
B. Temporary use permit sign. Signs that are in conjunction with temporary use permits(TUP)that
announce the temporary event such as fairs,carnivals, circuses, revivals, sporting events, or any public,
nonprofit, charitable,educational or religious event or related function, as regulated by City Code
chapter 58,article IV.All signage for the event including on-site, or directional signage shall be
approved at the time the temporary use permit is being processed.Temporary use signs shall be
limited to signs that are for events that are located within the city and or as a general service to the
citizens of the City of Longwood. Off-site signage, for temporary events held by public, non-profit or
other entities may be approved by the city commission.
C. Signage for active developments.
1. A project with an active site development plan or subdivision application may display a maximum
64 square foot ground sign.This sign may only be constructed upon the site if a valid site plan
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application is in active progress or approval for the site plan is valid.The sign shall be removed
once the final certificate of occupancy or completion has been issued.
2. A project with an active site work building permit, interior alteration,or other such building
permit that represents the construction of a new building or significant expansion may display a
maximum 32 square foot banner or ground sign not exceeding eight feet in total height.Such
message shall not be displayed more than 60 days prior to the beginning of actual construction of
the project,and shall be removed when construction is completed. If a message is displayed
pursuant to this section, but construction is not initiated within 60 days after the message is
displayed,or if construction is discontinued for a period of more than 60 days,the message shall
be removed, pending initiation or continuation of construction activities.
D. Grand opening of a business. A business receiving a new local business tax receipt may put up a
temporary sign as described in this Code for the first 90 days of business,with approval from the
community development department and permits as required.A grand opening sign may not be
combined with another temporary sign for the same business under this section,and 90 days shall
elapse before the same business receives another temporary sign permit.
1. Projects with a grand opening temporary sign permit may utilize windfeather-type flags at a
distance of no more than one sign per 50 feet of linear frontage of the business during the period
of time that the grand opening permit is valid,for a maximum of three windfeather signs per
business.
E. New business, or a business in a new location. If such business has no permanent signs,temporary sign
shall be securely attached in the general location of the permanent sign.Such message may be
displayed for a period of not more than 60 days or until installation of permanent signs,whichever
shall occur first, in accordance with this Code,with approval from the community development
department and permits as required.
F. Political signs.
1. Political signs may be placed only on private property provided each candidate or political
committee:
a. Shall pay a fee as established by the city commission by resolution to the city clerk.A
receipt will be issued which shall be deemed to be a permit to cover the placement of all
the candidate or committee's campaign signs in accordance with the regulation herein.
b. Shall obtain the consent of the owner.
c. Candidates qualified for a primary election shall place signs no earlier than 30 days before
the primary election. Candidates eliminated in the primary shall remove signs within seven
days after the primary election.The signs of successful candidates in a primary election
may remain up through the general election period.All other political signs for the general
election shall not be placed prior to the city qualifying date as set by City Code and shall be
removed within seven days after the general election.Candidates that have not removed
their signs within seven days will incur a fine established by the city commission by
resolution.The fee may be waived by the city commission.
d. Signs in residential districts are limited to a maximum of six square feet per face.
In nonresidential areas,signs are limited to one sign per parcel, per candidate,or campaign
committee, and are limited to 16 square feet per face.On corner lots,each street frontage
is allowed one sign per candidate or political committee. Each sign may have up to two
faces. Sign faces must be attached back to-back or in a V-shape forming an angle of no
greater than 90 degrees.
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e. Shall not place any political sign on any public property, public right-of-way, nor attached
to any utility pole or tree, nor on any private property without the permission of the
owner, or as may be allowed at the place of public polls.
f. Signs placed on private property should be erected securely to prevent displacement by
heavy winds and so placed as to not interfere with traffic visibility from any public or
private street or driveway.
g. Building permits shall be required only as prescribed under the Florida Building Code.
2. Upon determination of code enforcement, illegal political signs shall be physically removed by
the city 24 hours after notification to the candidate or their authorized agent, if they have
registered with the city clerk as identified above. However, no city notification shall be required
for removal of illegal political signs of candidates or committees not registered with the city clerk,
or signs placed within public right-of-way or public lands, or placed on private property without
the owners consent, or on any election day,or within 24 hours prior to the day of election.The
community development department for a maximum of seven days shall retain removed political
signs.The candidate, or their authorized agent, may recover signs prior to disposal by retrieving
them from the city.
G. Real estate signs.
1. One real estate sign is allowed on the property being sold leased, or rented, not to exceed the
following square footage per parcel: LDR land use district:four square feet; MDR land use
district:four square feet;downtown historic district:four square feet; neighborhood commercial
mixed use district:four square feet;infill and mixed-use,and IND land use district:32 square
feet.
2. Any lot located on a corner or having multi street frontage may have one real estate sign on each
street frontage with a maximum of two signs per site with each sign subject to the maximum
sizes set forth in subsection 1. above.
3. Open houses. In addition to permitted on-site signage,a maximum of three off-site real estate
signs may be installed for the purpose of directing attention to the open house.The party
advertising the open house must obtain permission from the owner of the property on which
each off-site real estate sign is being placed.The owner of the property on which the sign is being
placed shall retain the right to revoke permission and return the sign to the advertiser at any
time. Open house, off-site real estate signage shall be limited to four square feet,shall not be
located on the public right of way and must be placed the day the open house is to be held and
removed immediately after the open house is closed.
4. A building permit shall not be required for the placement of a real estate sign conforming to the
requirements of this section for signs that do not require review under the Florida Building Code.
H. Garage sale signs. One garage sale sign may be placed in a yard at a residence where the sale is to be
held and no more than five off-premises signs. Garage sale signs shall not exceed a maximum of four
square feet.Signs may be placed after 5:00 p.m.the day before the sale and must be removed by 8:00
a.m.following the last day of the sale.Signs shall not be located within any right-of-way.
I. Portable(trailer)signs.
1. Reserved.
2. There shall be a maximum of one portable sign per parcel and two on multi-unit center,with a
minimum spacing of 200 feet between any two portable signs.
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3. Portable signs shall be five feet from the public right-of-way and at no time interfere with the
sight line visibility of any intersection or driveway.
4. Portable signs shall be a minimum of ten feet from any side property line.
5. Portable signs, exclusive of the transportation mechanism,shall not exceed the exterior
measurements of six feet in height or ten feet in length, (including a maximum sign face of four
feet by eight feet and maximum one-foot nonflashing light bar on top of sign),and shall not have
embellishments of any kind added to the sign.
6. The placement of a portable sign in a parking space that is required to meet the minimum
parking requirements of the city shall be prohibited.
7. Portable signs not associated with a temporary use permit shall be limited to P/I, IMU and IND
land use districts in accordance with this Code.
8. All incandescent bulbs in,on,or attached to,any portable sign shall be rated at not more than 75
watts. Flashing or distracting lights, including spotlights if directed so as to cause a possible
hazard to the public,shall be prohibited.
9. Portable signs are specifically prohibited from being used or constructed as a permanent type
sign.
10. Each portable sign shall have permanently displayed the name, business address and/or phone
number of the owner of the sign,with letters no larger than three inches nor intended to be read
from the public right-of-way.
J. Street banner or temporary pole banner signs.
1. No street banner or temporary pole banner signs shall be erected unless first approved in writing
by the city manager or his designee.The application shall include the submittal of a pole
attachment agreement with the owner of the light pole and any other relevant agency with
interest in the public right-of-way including the Florida Department of Transportation,Seminole
County or other agencies as needed,which will be granted upon finding of the following facts:
a. That the applicant is a public body or is a fraternal, benevolent,charitable, philanthropic,
civic,community,educational organization,veteran or other organization of like or similar
nature.
b. That the sign advertises an event or function of general public interest within the City of
Longwood.
c. That the location of the sign will not interfere with the traffic or public safety of the citizens
of City of Longwood and that pole banners shall meet the standards of LDC 6.4.4(A)(3).
d. That the copy of the sign does not violate any provision of this Code.
e. That the poles in question are not in permanent or temporary use during the dates
requested.
2. All approvals and denials shall be in writing and shall be transmitted to the applicant either in
person or by mail sent to the address specified by the applicant at the time of application.The
approval shall specify at least the following:
a. How long the street banner sign shall be allowed to be displayed;however, in no event
shall such display be allowed to remain longer than 14 days prior to the opening and no
more than two days after the close of the public event or; in the case of no opening or
closing dates, no longer than 30 days without approval of the city manager,and other
agencies as necessary.
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b. Who shall be responsible for erecting and dismantling the sign,and the cost of the same.
c. The amount of bond required to insure the City of Longwood will be indemnified against
costs to remove any street banner sign shall be in the amount of$500.00.
3. If an application for a street banner sign is denied by the city manager,the applicant may appeal
such denial to the city commission of the City of Longwood if written notice of such appeal is
given to the city clerk of the City of Longwood within ten days after the date of such written
denial.
4. Any other provision of this section notwithstanding,the city manager may order the immediate
removal of the permitted pole banners if necessary to protect the public health,safety and
welfare,or if the city at any time requires the use of the light poles or the right-of-way.
5. For private streets designed to city standards as part of a commercial or residential subdivision,
approval of temporary pole banner signs may be granted through a temporary sign permit,
pursuant to all standards in this section except for LDC 6.3.3(J)(1)(a)and (b).
K. Temporary signage for parcels subject to section 9.2.4, hardship-eminent domain takings. If as a result
of the take, existing pole or monument signage is removed prior to the redevelopment of permanent
signage the property owner is entitled to one temporary ground mounted sign,with a face limited to
32 square feet. In multi-tenant centers that exceed three tenants a total of 64 feet of signage is
allowed and may be placed on either one sign or two signs. In multi-tenant centers that exceed six
tenants a total of 96 square feet of signage is allowed and may be placed on either one or two signs.
The signage may remain up for a period not to exceed 180 days or until such time as the permanent
sign has been constructed and inspected,whichever occurs first.
L. Temporary signage for parcels located in a city commission "designated construction zone."The city
commission at their sole discretion may designate portions of roadways in the city that are subject to
prolonged construction activities as"designated construction zones." Each addressed business that
takes access from a "designated construction zone"is entitled to one 32-square-foot building or
ground mounted temporary sign in lieu of general temporary signs(6.6.3 A.),grand opening signs
(6.6.3 D.),and new business signs(6.6.3 E.).The sign may be a building or ground mounted sign and
may remain up throughout the duration of construction activity; however the sign must be consistent
with all applicable standards for temporary signs except section 6.6.2 A.which establishes a distance
requirement between signs, and must be maintained in good condition and removed immediately
upon the removal of the construction zone designation by the city commission.Signage associated with
a temporary use permit(6.6.3 B.)will be allowed as provided for in chapter 58, article IV of the City
Code.All applications for signage under this section will be required to include an affidavit signed by
both the property owner and business owner acknowledging the requirements of this section. Property
owners that fail to adhere to the provisions of this section will be subject to code enforcement actions.
All temporary signage granted under this section shall be removed within the 30 days following the
commission's decision to remove the construction zone designation.All applicants who received a
permit for signage under this section will be mailed a letter informing them of the commission's
decision to remove the construction zone designation. Businesses that have received permits under
this section will not be eligible for general temporary sign permits(6.6.3 A.)for a period of 60 days
starting at the city commission's removal of the construction zone designation.Specified temporary
signs as detailed in LDC 6.6.3 shall be permitted as usual within this time period without regard to the
designated construction zone status.
M. Off-site temporary signage for residential subdivisions. Off-site temporary signage adjacent to SR 434,
Ronald Reagan Blvd., Highway 17-92 advertising a residential subdivision of ten or more units that is
within the limits of the City is allowable with a temporary sign permit pursuant to the requirements of
this section.To be eligible under this section,the subdivision must not have frontage on SR 434, Ronald
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Reagan Blvd., or Highway 17-92.The off-site signage must be located on private property adjacent to
SR 434, Ronald Reagan Blvd.or Highway 17-92 within% mile of any property line of the subdivision.
1. Signage under this section is limited to 32 square feet and no more than ten feet in height, and
must meet all other temporary sign requirements including a five-foot setback from the right-of-
way and site distance requirements.
2. The temporary sign permit must include a notarized permission letter from the property owner
which includes a rendering and relevant dimensions of the sign and the period of time allowed
for sign display.
3. Signs shall be allowed until a subdivision is sold out or for a period of 12 months,whichever first
occurs.Two three-month extensions may be approved by the community development director
upon presentation of sufficient justification for the extension.
4. The copy area of all temporary signs must be professionally prepared, neat in appearance, and
well maintained.All signs shall be designed and located so as to not interfere with the visibility at
any intersection.driveway or otherwise create any traffic or pedestrian hazards.
5. Off-site signage adjacent to roads on the state highway system may be subject to additional
requirements through the Florida Department of Transportation. Prior to approval of the
temporary sign,the applicant shall provide either proof of compliance or exemption from FDOT.
(Ord. No.05-1746, § 14(6.6.3),4-4-2005;Ord. No.07-1826,§ 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No.08-1881, §2, 2-16-2009;Ord.
No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 10-1947, § 1, 11-1-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,3-7-2011;Ord. No. 13-2016,
§ 1, 11-18-2013;Ord. No. 14-2038, § 1,8-4-2014;Ord. No. 18-2136, §§ 1,3,6-18-2018;Ord. No. 20-2170, § 1, 2-
17-2020;Ord. No. 20-2189, § 1, 10-19-2020)
6.7.0. Design, construction, and location standards.
6.7.1. Generally. All permanent signs shall be professionally prepared and must comply with the following
design, construction and location standards.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 13-2016, § 1, 11-18-2013)
6.7.2. Lighting and fixtures.
A. Sign lighting may not be designed or located to cause confusion with traffic lights.
B. Illumination by floodlights or spotlights is permissible so long as none of the light emitted shines
directly onto an adjoining property or into the eyes of motorists or pedestrians using or entering public
streets.
C. Illuminated signs shall have lighting mechanisms that are decorative, architecturally compatible,and
do not project more than 18 inches perpendicularly from any surface of the sign over public space.
D. Where lighting is allowed,all fixtures must be decorative and architecturally compatible with the
building.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 18-2136, § 1,6-18-2018)
6.7.3. Placement.
A. Near public street, and private driveway intersections.
1. Visibility:All signs shall be designed and located so as to not interfere with the visibility at any
intersection,driveway or otherwise create any traffic or pedestrian hazards.
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2. Signs located within a sight-line distance shall conform in accordance with this Code.Sight-line
clearance distance for signs shall be a triangular area formed by the intersection of two or more
public right-of-way or private street or driveway with two sides of the triangle being 25 feet in
length along the abutting right-of-way/property lines, measured from their point of intersection,
and the third side being a line connecting the ends of the other two sides. In case of private
drives the measurement shall be the same as above but will be measured along the edge of
pavement and the intersecting right-of-way.
B. Setbacks. All signs shall be located no closer than five feet from any right-of-way or public property
unless otherwise identified herein.Setback shall be measured from that part of the sign or sign
structure closest to the street.
C. Over right-of-way. No sign shall project over, into,or on a public right-of-way except as permitted by
this Code.
D. Blocking exits,fire escapes, etc. No sign or sign structure shall be erected that impedes use of any fire
escape, emergency exit,or standpipe.
E. Clearance standards.
1. Over pedestrian way. All signs over pedestrian ways shall be a minimum of seven feet above
pedestrian way.
2. Vehicular. Shall provide a minimum of 17 feet of vehicular clearance as required by City of
Longwood Police Department.
F. Relationship to building features. A building or wall sign shall not extend beyond any edge of the
surface to which it is attached, unless otherwise specified.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1, 3-7-2011;Ord. No. 20-2189, § 1, 10-19-2020)
6.7.4. Reserved.
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 18-2136, § 1, adopted June 18, 2018, repealed §6.7.4. Former§6.7.4 pertained to
height and derived from Ord. No.07-1826,adopted December 3, 2007.
6.7.5. Format for multiple-unit centers and subdivisions. Signs for multiple-unit centers or subdivisions
constructed or remodeled after the effective date of this Code shall conform to an approved master sign plan.The
sign plan shall be included as a submittal for authorization to erect such signage and shall be maintained on file in
the community development department.The format shall be presented in a plan or sketch,together with written
specifications in sufficient detail to enable the community development department to authorize signs based on
the specifications.As a minimum,the sign format shall specify the types of signs and dimensions(not to exceed
the size limits contained in this article)which will be permitted to each occupant within the complex.The sign
format shall also contain common design elements,such as placement,color,shape, or style of lettering,which
lend a unified appearance to the signs of the occupants within the complex.The sign format may only be modified
with the approval of the community development department upon submittal of a revised plan and specifications
detailing the revised format.A master sign plan for a subdivision may exceed the number of monument signs per
development,so long as the total amount of square footage is not exceeded.
(Ord. No.07-1826,§ 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 20-2189, § 1, 10-19-2020)
6.7.6. Maintenance.
A. All signs and all components thereof,including,without limitation;supports, braces,guys and anchors,
electrical parts and lighting fixtures,and all painted and display areas,shall be maintained in a state of
good repair and shall present a neat and clean appearance(i.e. no flaking, pealing or fading of paint).
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B. The vegetation around, in front of, behind, and underneath the base of ground signs for a distance of
ten feet shall be neatly trimmed and free of unsightly weeds, rubbish or debris. Conditions or materials
that would constitute a fire or health hazard shall not be permitted under or near the sign.
C. When a business ceases to operate at a location within the City of Longwood,the property owner shall
remove all signage pertaining to the business within two weeks of the final operating day at the subject
location. If the building or bay remains vacant, blank faces shall be placed in sign frames until such time
as another business occupies the space. In addition to allowable real estate signage, blank faces may
be substituted with "for lease"or"for sale"signs.
D. Businesses shall replace any blank sign face with a sign face advertising the business at that location in
all existing sign frames or remove existing sign frames within 30 calendar days from the issuance of a
local business tax receipt. If conditions do not allow for the replacement of blank sign faces within 30
days,the business shall supply a valid contract for the installation of the sign face.
E. Tenant sign panel replacement. Replacement of a tenant sign panel containing the same size as the
original on an approved sign structure with removable panels shall not require a sign permit.
F. Wall sign fascia repair. Where a tenant has vacated a tenant or user suite,the fascia of the wall sign
shall be repaired to its surrounding texture and color within 45 days of the panel or sign being
removed.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No.08-1874, §7, 10-20-2008;Ord. No. 18-2136, § 1,6-18-2018)
6.7.7. [Reserved.]
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,3-7-2011;Ord. No. 11-1969, § 1,8-15-2011)
6.8.0. Compliance and enforcement.
6.8.1. Permit required.
A. A sign erected, altered,displayed or changed without a permit is an illegal sign and shall be subject to
penalties set forth.Any person commencing work on any sign covered in this article without the
appropriate permit shall be subject to a penalty of double the permit fee or$100.00 whichever is
greater.
B. No sign or sign structure shall be hereinafter erected,altered,displayed,or changed,except exempt
signs as provided herein, until after a permit has been issued. Repainting or changing the message of a
sign shall not, in and of itself, be considered an alteration.
C. All signs,other than those designated,shall require the issuance of a building(sign) permit prior to
erection, maintenance or any work being done on a sign, in accordance with this Code.
(Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007)
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.
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.
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
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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 shall remove or cause the
removal of the sign or portion thereof that present the hazard.
(Ord. No.05-1746, § 15(6.8.2),4-4-2005;Ord. No.07-1826, § 1, 12-3-2007;Ord. No. 13-2016, § 1, 11-18-2013;Ord.
No. 19-2156, § 1,9-16-2019)
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PART III -LONGWOOD DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE IX. HARDSHIP RELIEF AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
ARTICLE IX. HARDSHIP RELIEF AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS1
9.0.0. Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to provide mechanisms for obtaining relief from the provisions of this
development code where hardship would otherwise occur and to provide for special exceptions.Two forms of
hardship are addressed: (1)section 9.1.0 addresses hardship that would be caused if nonconforming uses or
structures were required to immediately come into compliance with this development code;and (2)section 9.2.0
addresses the hardship that may be caused in particular cases by the imposition of the Development Code's
development design standards.Section 9.3.0 allows for special exceptions in situations where the resulting
development will provide for an equal or better outcome,where there is not a determination of hardship.
(Ord. No. 10-1914, §2,3-1-2010;Ord. No. 12-1992, § 1,9-4-2012)
9.1.0. Nonconforming uses/structures.
9.1.1. Nonconforming uses. Non-conforming uses shall mean and refer to those uses of real property and the
characteristics of such uses that were lawful prior to the adoption of the Longwood Development Code or any
subsequent amendments thereto, but are, at present, prohibited or otherwise further restricted under the current
Longwood Development Code.The intent of this section is to permit, but not encourage,such non-conforming
uses to continue until such uses are removed as required by this section.A nonconforming use may continue so
long as such use remains lawful outside the context of the Longwood Development Code and compliance with the
following provisions is maintained:
1. Enlargement increase, intensification, alteration. A nonconforming use shall not be enlarged,
intensified, increased,or extended to occupy a greater area of land or water than was occupied at the
time of the city's adoption or amendment of the applicable Longwood Development Code prohibition,
regulation, or restriction, unless approved by the City Commission through a Conditional Use Permit.
This section shall not be interpreted to prohibit a nonconforming use from being reduced in intensity,
size or scope; however,once such nonconforming use is reduced, intensification or reexpansion
beyond such reduced scope shall not be permitted beyond what is currently provided for in the
Longwood Development Code,the ultimate goal of this section being to phase out nonconforming uses
over time.
2. Relocation. A nonconforming use shall not be moved or otherwise relocated, in whole or in part,to any
portion of a lot or parcel other than that which was occupied by such use at the time of the city's
adoption or amendment of the applicable Longwood Development Code prohibition, regulation, or
restriction.
3. Discontinuance. A non-conforming use shall be deemed abandoned and become an illegal use subject
to all extant provisions of the Longwood Development Code if such use is discontinued or otherwise
lapses for a period of 365 days or more, unless approved by the City Commission through a Conditional
Use Permit. Discontinuance shall be determined by any of the following: if the business relocates, if
there is an interruption in utility service, a failure to pay applicable business taxes or the expiration of a
business tax receipt,the absence of signage indicating the existence of the nonconforming use on the
property,or any other relevant evidence indicating discontinuation of the nonconforming use for the
requisite time period. In determining the date of discontinuance,the date of the first indication of
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abandonment shall be relied upon.A nonconforming use shall also be considered to be abandoned if a
legal use moves in. For the following uses,the time period for which discontinuance is determined is 90
days:
a. Pawn shops.
b. Tattoo parlors.
c. Massage therapy establishments.
d. Vehicle sales facilities(LDC 5.4.3)
4. Subdivision and additional structures. No real property upon which a nonconforming use currently
exists shall be subdivided, nor shall any structures be added to such property,except for those
purposes and in a manner conforming to all provisions of the Longwood Development Code for the
district in which the property is located.
5. Change in tenancy or ownership. There may be a change in tenancy,ownership or management of a
nonconforming use, provided there is no change in the nature,character, or intensity of the
nonconforming use.
9.1.2. Nonconforming structures. Nonconforming structures shall mean and refer to lots,structures or
elements of a structure, including, but not limited to, siding materials, roof types,fences,façades or facade
treatments that were lawful prior to the adoption of the Longwood Development Code or any amendments
thereto, but are, at present, prohibited or otherwise further regulated or restricted under the terms of the current
Longwood Development Code.The intent of this section is to permit, but not encourage,such nonconforming
structures to continue until such structures are removed as required by this section.A nonconforming structure
may be continued so long as such structure remains otherwise lawful outside the context of the Longwood
Development Code and compliance with the following provisions is maintained:
1. Destruction. A nonconforming structure that is destroyed or demolished by any means so as to require
substantial improvements)shall not be reconstructed unless such structure is constructed or otherwise
reconstructed in conformity with all extant provisions of the Longwood Development Code. For the
purposes of this section 9.0.0 and all subsections thereunder, "substantial improvement"shall mean
and refer to any repair, reconstruction, renovation, rehabilitation, addition,expansion,or other
improvement of a structure,the cumulative cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the fair
market value of the structure either at the time just before the commencement of such improvement;
or, if the structure has been damaged and is being restored, at the time just before the damage
occurred. Fair market value shall be determined for the year in which a substantial improvement is
commenced by reference to the official tax assessment rolls for that year or by an appraisal by a
qualified independent appraiser.The extent of any such damage shall be determined by the building
official, in consultation with the community development director, by comparing the estimated cost of
repairs or restoration with the fair market value.The cost of repeated improvements to a
nonconforming structure,which improvements are implemented incrementally over any period of
time since the effective date of this development code,shall be combined to determine whether the
substantial improvement threshold has been reached.
2. Enlargement or extensions to nonconforming structures. Nonconforming structures used in a manner
conforming to the provisions of the Longwood Development Code may be enlarged or extended
without regard to substantial improvement thresholds, provided that such enlargement or extension
does not aggravate, increase or exacerbate an existing structural nonconformity. Repeated expansions
of a development, constructed over any period of time commencing with the effective date of this
development code, shall be combined in determining whether this threshold has been reached.
9.1.3.Special provisions for nonconforming storm water management facilities. An existing development that
does not comply with the stormwater management requirements of this Code must be brought into full
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compliance when a major site development plan is required,where the increase of impervious surface is 25
percent or more above the existing amount of impervious surface,where development is in an impaired water
quality area, and/or where there is a documented flooding issue.
A minor increase of less than 25 percent of the existing impervious surface area on a site with an existing,
permitted,and properly functioning drainage system,shall provide stormwater improvements for only the
additional impervious area while maintaining previously approved stormwater management facilities for the
existing portion of the site.Alternatively,the applicant may provide proof to the city engineer that the existing
system can handle the impact of the additional impervious area without substantial changes.
Repeated expansions of a development,constructed over any period of time commencing with the effective
date of this development code,shall be combined in determining whether this threshold has been reached.
9.1.4.Special provisions for nonconforming lots of record.
1. On lots of record as of the date of adoption of this development code or any amendments thereto,
which lots are inconsistent with the requirements as to lot area, lot width,or both,and which lots are
designated as LDR in the future land use element,a single-family residence and accessory structures
may be constructed in accord with all other site development standards in this development code.
2. On lots of record as of the date of adoption of this development code,which lots are inconsistent with
the requirements as to lot area, lot width,or both,and which lots are designated as MDR in the future
land use element, a single-family residence or residential duplex and accessory structures may be
constructed in accord with all other site development standards in this development code.
3. Nonconforming lots of record may not be built upon except as set forth in [subsections] 1 and 2 above.
9.1.5.Special provisions for nonconforming parking lot design, landscaping, lighting,access and buffers.
Properties that do not conform to parking, landscaping, lighting,access, and buffer requirements of this
Development Code shall be brought into compliance with such provisions whenever site plan approval is required,
a substantial improvement or change of use is proposed,or when the use on the site is discontinued or otherwise
lapses for a period of 365 days or more. Discontinuance shall be determined by any of the following:if the business
relocates, if there is an interruption in utility service,a failure to pay applicable business taxes or the expiration of
a business tax receipt,the absence of signage indicating the existence of the use on the property,or any other
relevant evidence indicating the intent to discontinue the use. In determining the date of discontinuance,the date
of the first indication of abandonment shall be relied upon. If such compliance is physically impossible due to the
size of a site or the physical layout of structures on or adjoining the site,the property shall nonetheless be brought
into compliance to the maximum extent practicable as determined by the community development director. If a
proposed use increases the amount of required parking spaces in a manner that the site cannot support,and the
increased parking demand cannot be mitigated as described in article III,the maximum extent practicable language
does not apply.
9.2.0. Variances.
9.2.1. Generally.
A. Granted by board of adjustment.The board of adjustment may grant a variance from the strict
application of any provision of this Code, except provisions in article II (Land Use),section 6.1.6
(Nonconforming signs)and article VII (Concurrency Management),article IX(Hardship Relief),and
article X(Administration)if the following procedures are followed and findings made.
B. Procedure. The procedures established in article X of this Code for review of application for variances
shall be followed.
9.2.2. Limitations on granting variances.
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A. Initial determination. The board of adjustment shall first determine whether the need for the proposed
variance arises out of the physical surroundings, shape,topographical condition, or other physical or
environmental conditions that are unique to the specific property involved. If so,the board shall make
the following required findings based on the granting of the variance for that site alone. If, however,
the condition is common to numerous sites so that requests for similar variances are likely to be
received,the board shall make the required findings based on the cumulative effect of granting the
variance to all who may apply.
B. Required findings. The board of adjustment shall not vary the requirements of any provision of this
development code unless it makes a positive finding, based on substantial competent evidence,on
each of the following:
1. There are practical or economic difficulties in carrying out the strict letter of the regulation.
2. The variance request is not based exclusively upon a desire to reduce the cost of developing the
site.
3. The proposed variance will not substantially increase congestion on surrounding public streets,
the danger of fire, or other hazard to the public.
4. The proposed variance will not substantially diminish property values in, nor alter the essential
character of,the area surrounding the site.
5. The effect of the proposed variance is in harmony with the general intent of this development
code and the specific intent of the relevant subject area(s)of the development code.
C. Imposition of conditions. In granting a variance,the board of adjustment may impose such conditions
and restrictions upon the premises benefited by a variance as may be necessary to allow a positive
finding to be made on any of the foregoing factors, or to minimize the injurious effect of the variance.
D. Self-imposed hardships. Any structure that is placed improperly on the property without a permit is not
eligible to apply for a variance.A property that is subject to a current code violation may not apply for
a variance until the violation is resolved.
E. Historic district variances. In the event of a variance request to any of the regulations defined in the
Longwood Historic District Code Book for either contributing or supporting structures,the city
commission shall hold a hearing on the variance pursuant to the procedures in section 10.13.0 of this
article to determine whether request is consistent with the required findings of LDC 9.2.2.B.
F. Expiration. A granted variance shall expire one year after the date of the board of adjustment or city
commission decision, unless such variance is included as part of a site plan or construction permit that
is approved during this one year period,at which point the variance is valid for the duration of the site
plan or construction permit,whichever is longer.
9.2.3. Special provisions where a variance to the requirements of the flood damage prevention regulations
and the flood resistant construction requirements of the Florida Building Code is requested.
A. Additional finding. In addition to the findings required above,which for purposes of this section shall
be made by the city commission,the city commission shall further find that the requested variance will
not result in an increase in the elevation of the base flood, additional threats to public safety,
additional public expense,the creation of nuisances,fraud or victimization of the public,or conflicts
with other local ordinances.
B. Authority with respect to the flood resistant construction requirements of the Florida Building Code.
Pursuant to F.S. §553.73(5),the city commission shall hear and decide on requests for variances from
the strict application of the flood resistant construction requirements of the Florida Building Code.
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C. Limitations on authority. The city commission shall base its decisions on variances on technical
justifications submitted by applicants,the considerations and conditions of this section, and the
comments and recommendations of the floodplain administrator and the building official.The city
commission has the right to attach such conditions as it deems necessary to further the purposes and
objectives of this section.
D. Considerations. Before granting a variance from the flood damage prevention regulations,the city
commission shall consider:
1. The danger that materials may be swept from the site onto other lands.
2. The danger to life and property from flooding or erosion.
3. The potential of the proposed facility and its contents to cause flood damage and the effect of
that damage on the owner and the public.
4. The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community,and whether
it is a functionally dependent facility.
5. The availability of alternative locations, not subject to flooding or erosion,for the proposed use.
6. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated neighboring development.
7. The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and floodplain management
program for the area.
8. Safe vehicular access to the property in times of flood.
9. The expected heights,velocity,duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the floodwaters
and effects of wave action, if applicable,at the site.
10. The costs of providing governmental services during and after floods including maintenance and
repair of public utilities and facilities.
E. Conditions. Variances shall be issued only upon:
1. Submission by the applicant,of a showing of good and sufficient cause that the unique
characteristics of the size,configuration, or topography of the site limit compliance with any
provision of this section or the required elevation standards;
2. Determination by the city commission that:
a. Failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship due to the physical
characteristics of the land that render the lot undevelopable;increased costs to satisfy the
requirements or inconvenience do not constitute hardship;
b. The granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to
public safety,extraordinary public expense, nor create nuisances, cause fraud on or
victimization of the public or conflict with existing local laws and ordinances;and
c. The variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard,to afford relief;
3. Receipt of a signed statement by the applicant that the variance, if granted,shall be recorded in
the office of the clerk of the court in such a manner that it appears in the chain of title of the
affected parcel of land;and
4. If the request is for a variance to allow construction of the lowest floor of a new building, or
substantial improvement of a building, below the required elevation, a copy in the record of a
written notice from the floodplain administrator to the applicant for the variance,specifying the
difference between the base flood elevation and the proposed elevation of the lowest floor,
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stating that the cost of federal flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk
resulting from the reduced floor elevation (up to amounts as high as$25.00 for$100.00 of
insurance coverage), and stating that construction below the base flood elevation increases risks
to life and property.
F. Record of variances to be maintained.The director shall maintain a record of all variances including the
justification for their issuance and a copy of the notice of the variance.The director shall report all
variances in the annual or biannual report to the city manager.
G. Historic properties. Notwithstanding the foregoing requirements, special variances may be granted for
the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of structures determined eligible for the exception to
the flood resistant construction requirements of the Florida Building Code.The special variance shall be
the minimum necessary to protect the historic character and design of the structure. No special
variance shall be granted if the proposed construction, rehabilitation,or restoration will cause the
structure to lose its historical designation.
H. Restrictions in floodways. Variances shall not be issued for any proposed development in a floodway if
any increase in base flood elevations would result as evidenced by the applicable analyses and
certification required in section 4.5.0.
I. Functionally dependent uses.Variances may be granted for the construction or substantial
improvement necessary for the conduct of a functionally dependent use,as defined in section 4.5.0,
provided the variance meets the requirements is the minimum necessary considering the flood hazard
and all due consideration has been given to use of methods and materials that minimize flood damage
during occurrence of the base flood.
9.2.4.Administrative waivers.
A. Applicability. Site design requirements may be modified by the community development director,
subject to the criteria in this section 9.2.4.
B. Eligibility.The community development director shall consider the following criteria to determine
whether a waiver request shall be approved:
1. The situation giving rise to the need for waiver is preexisting and was created by the original plat
or by the street location;the existence of the situation creates practical difficulties for
development.
2. There are existing trees or other natural areas that will be damaged or destroyed in order to
meet the site design criteria.
3. There are preexisting, unique physical characteristics of the development site that create
practical difficulties for development.
4. The requested waiver includes elements or otherwise allows for additional mitigation of adverse
impacts to adjacent land uses, including through the protection of specimen trees.
5. The waiver will allow for a more energy-efficient project design.
6. The waiver allows the development to better incorporate existing buildings,topographic features
or other existing elements, or allows for the protection and preservation of existing trees,
particularly specimen trees.
7. The waiver allows for the provision of urban open space,seating,fountains,accent landscaping,
or other similar urban pedestrian amenities.
8. The waiver allows for an opportunity to accommodate multi-modal facilities and/or promote
compact and walkable development patterns.
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C. Waivers.
1. Waivers of up to 20 percent may be granted to any numeric site design standard by the
community development director.This amount may be increased to 25 percent with the
concurrence of the city manager. No waivers can be granted to the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Waivers to the impervious surface ratio up to 20 percent may be granted by the community
development director.This amount may be increased to 25 percent with the concurrence of the
city manager. In this instance, a professional engineer will need to provide documentation along
with a signed and sealed determination that the waiver will not create a significant negative
impact on drainage.
3. Where the Code requires a wall between multi-family residential or an office use and properties
with the future land use of LDR and MDR, and where the waiver request is consistent with
subsection B.2. above,the community development director may approve a waiver based on the
following criteria:
a. The applicant shall send a notice consistent with LDC section 10.0.6 to all adjacent property
owners describing the proposal and asking the adjacent property owners to express any
objection to the city.
b. To place a fence with landscaping where a wall is required by the LDC,the applicant must
demonstrate,through a letter provided by a certified arborist or landscape architect,that
the installation of the wall will directly necessitate the removal of a tree over 40 inches
DBH.The tree must not be on the Prohibited Species list in LDC section 3.5.5, and must be
determined to be in a healthy, non-declining state by the arborist or landscape architect.
c. Where such a waiver is granted, if the tree is proposed for removal at any point in the
future,the tree removal permit shall be for the total cost of removing a healthy tree
regardless of the current condition of the tree,and a contribution shall be made to the tree
fund.
d. Where such a waiver is granted,the applicant may place a fence made of vinyl,wood,or
similar(excluding chain link)that shall be separated from the adjacent property by a site
condition appropriate buffer.
e. The community development director may also approve a waiver where the owner of the
property(or the president of the HOA or similar entity,where applicable)and the property
owner both desire not to see a perimeter wall built. Both parties may sign an agreement
acceptable to the city that allows a fence, landscape buffer, or no buffer at all between the
two properties.
D. Procedure.
1. Proposed waiver must be clearly identified on the site plan and listed in an accompanying
explanation.The written explanation should identify the applicable code requirement,the
justification for the waiver, and the amount of waiver requested.
2. In approving the site plan,the community development director shall specifically note the
waivers that are granted.
3. Should the community development director determine that the impacts of the exception have
the potential for a significant negative impact on surrounding property owners, notice by
certified mail or proof of mailing shall be provided to all adjacent property owners or all property
owners within 300 feet of any boundary of the subject parcel as shown on the Seminole County
Property Appraiser records—whichever is deemed appropriate by the Director—and any
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property owners' association registered with the department that falls within the notice
boundaries.
4. Where notice is required,the community development director shall make no decision regarding
the waiver until after the applicant provides sufficient documentation that all applicable property
owners have been notified and given sufficient time to respond.
5. In granting a waiver,the community development director may impose such conditions and
restrictions upon the premises benefited by a waiver as may be necessary to allow a positive
finding to be made on any of the factors set forth in section 9.2.4(B)of this Code, or to minimize
the injurious effect of the waiver.
6. Any structure that is placed improperly on the property without a permit is not eligible to apply
for a waiver.A property that is subject to a current code violation may not apply for a waiver
until the violation is resolved.
7. A granted waiver shall expire one year after the date of the community development director's
decision, unless such waiver is included as part of a site plan or construction permit that is
approved during this one-year period, at which point the waiver is valid for the duration of the
site plan or construction permit,whichever is longer.
9.2.5. Hardship—Eminent domain takings.
A. Intent. This section is intended to provide a fair and equitable process whereby either landowners
affected by the transfer of any part of such property to an entity having the power of eminent domain,
or such landowners jointly with the condemning authority, can rehabilitate, or mitigate damage to,the
remaining parcel, and the condemning authority can independently obtain nonbinding determinations,
where such remaining parcel deviates from the LDC and/or any applicable subdivision and/or site
plans), and/or developer or annexation agreements with the city that may result from such transfer.
B. Definitions.
1. For the purposes of this section and this section only,the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
i. "Transfer in satisfaction of condemnation ("TSC")"shall mean and refer to a transfer of an
interest in real property to an entity having the power of eminent domain,whether such
transfer be effected by final judgment in a condemnation action,certificate of deposit
pursuant to an order of taking, deed under threat of condemnation,voluntary transfer, or
otherwise.
ii. "Director"shall mean and refer to the City of Longwood Director of Community
Development or his/her designee.
iii. "Remaining parcel"shall mean and refer to the remaining portion of real property,
including existing improvements, after a portion of such property is transferred to an entity
having the power of eminent domain.
iv. "Governing documents"shall mean and refer to those site and/or subdivision plans and/or
agreements and/or city zoning/development approvals,including but not limited to
developer or annexation agreements,which are applicable to or otherwise enforceable
against a particular property or development. Such documents,when submitted to the city
for approval,shall be fully engineered and meet any requirements of the LDC applicable to
such documents unless otherwise stated herein.
v. "Nonbinding"shall mean and refer to determinations by the city that do not require the
owner of a remaining parcel to comply with the city's determinations.
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C. Taking or transfer causing nonconformance of remaining property.
1. Notwithstanding any provision of the LDC to the contrary,whenever a transfer in satisfaction of
condemnation ("TSC")occurs, and such transfer causes the remaining parcel to deviate from the
LDC and/or governing documents applicable to such property,then such remaining parcel shall
thereafter be an illegal site and/or structure to the extent that the TSC causes the remaining
parcel to deviate from the LDC and/or governing documents.
2. (a)Within 90 days after the date of the TSC,the owner of the remaining parcel must schedule and
participate in a pre-application conference with the director to discuss the actions or
improvements necessary to bring such remaining parcel into compliance with the LDC and
governing documents.Such 90-day period shall constitute a "grace period"during which code
enforcement action against the remaining parcel,with respect only to those deviations caused by
the TSC,shall be temporarily suspended to facilitate operation of this section.An application
made within such 90-day period shall extend such "grace period" pending the owner's good faith
participation in the rehabilitation process pursuant to this section.A property owner may still
apply for relief pursuant to this section after the expiration of the 90-day period,at which time,
pending code enforcement action against deviations caused by the TSC shall be abated pending
the owner's good faith participation in the rehabilitation process pursuant to this section.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit or otherwise abate code enforcement
action against a remaining parcel for: (1)deviations or violations not caused by a TSC or(2)
deviations or violations, regardless of whether such are caused by a TSC,that pose a threat
of imminent harm or danger to the health,safety,and welfare of the community, including,
but not limited to, nuisances, environmental hazards,or other hazardous conditions.
3. Within 180 days after the date of the TSC,the owner of the remaining parcel must propose and
submit to the director an application for relief pursuant to this section accompanied by proposed
amendments and revisions to the governing documents currently in effect,outlining a plan to
correct the deviations from the LDC and governing documents that are caused by the TSC.Such
proposed amendments and revisions shall account for the effect of the TSC and propose a plan to
bring those portions of the remaining parcel,which the TSC has caused to deviate from the LDC
and governing documents, into compliance with all requirements of the LDC, including, but not
limited to,any applicable landscape buffers, stormwater requirements,setback requirements,
landscaping requirements,signage requirements, and parking requirements.To be considered by
the director,the foregoing documentation must be submitted together with appropriate
application forms,as well as payment for any application fees, pursuant to the requirements of
section 10.0.5(B).
4. Following submittal of such application,the owner of the remaining parcel must continue in good
faith with the processing of the application and the proposed revisions and amendments to the
governing documents and respond to city staff comments within 30 days of receiving any such
comments.
5. Following the city commission's approval of the proposed amendments and revisions to the
governing documents,the owner must proceed in good faith to bring the remaining parcel into
compliance with any such revised or amended governing documents.The city commission or the
director shall approve a specific timeline for completion of site improvements required by any
such revised governing documents,which shall be tailored to account for the complexity of the
required improvements as well as any special conditions pertaining to the rehabilitation of the
remaining parcel. Following timely completion of the site improvements required by any of the
revised governing documents approved by the city commission,the remaining parcel shall
thereafter be deemed to be conforming as it relates to the matters addressed in such
documents.
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6. The city commission may,at its option, require the execution of a new development agreement
in connection with the approval of any revised governing documents or amendments thereto.
Any new agreements or amendments to existing development or annexation agreements must
be approved by the city commission and be executed by the city officials having authority over
such matters.
7. Unless otherwise stated herein,all review procedures and requirements contained in the LDC
that pertain to particular types of governing documents shall be equally applicable to the revised
versions of such governing documents that are submitted by an owner pursuant to this section,
except that no public hearings shall be required other than those required by state law.
D. Waivers.
1. If,due to the TSC, bringing the remaining parcel into conformity with the LDC and/or the
governing documents would place an unreasonable burden upon the property owner,then the
property owner may seek applicable waivers or exceptions from the LDC and proposed revisions
or amendments to the governing documents as part of the owner's application. In determining
whether bringing a particular parcel of property into conformity with the LDC and the newly
approved governing documents would place an unreasonable burden upon the owner of the
remaining property,the city commission must consider the following factors:
i. Physical constraints imposed based upon the size,shape,or usable area of the remaining
parcel and existing structures located thereon;
ii. Safety concerns that would be created by strict adherence to the LDC;
iii. Factors and circumstances that preclude the continued use of the remaining parcel with
the uses actually occurring on the property immediately prior to the TSC;
iv. The effects of the proposed waiver or exception on traffic congestion on the surrounding
public streets and the danger of fire or other hazard to the public;
v. Whether the effect of the proposed waiver or exception is in harmony with the general
intent of the city's LDC and the specific intent of any and all relevant subject areas of such
code.
2. In connection with the approval of any revised governing documents,the city commission may
grant waivers or exceptions from the provisions of the LDC upon finding that an unreasonable
burden would otherwise be placed on the property owner in accordance with the criteria set
forth in section 9.2.4(D)(1)of this Code.
3. In granting a waiver or exception,the city commission may impose such conditions and
restrictions upon the remaining parcel benefited by a waiver or exception as may be necessary to
allow a positive finding to be made on any of the factors set forth in section 9.2.4(D)(1)of this
Code,or to minimize the injurious effect of the waiver or exception.
4. Regardless of whether bringing the remaining parcel into conformity with the LDC and/or the
governing documents would place an unreasonable burden upon the property owner, if a TSC
causes a remaining parcel to deviate from the LDC to such a degree that the granting of waivers
and exceptions would not permit the general intent of the city's LDC and the specific intent of
any and all relevant subject areas of such Code to be met,the city commission may refuse to
grant any such waivers and exceptions.
E. Actions taken prior to transfer in satisfaction of condemnation.
1. Prior to the occurrence of the TSC,a property owner may, at his/her option:
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i. Hold the preapplication conference with the director and submit such application and
proposed revisions or amendments to the governing documents to such director;
ii. Apply for waivers or exceptions as set forth in subsection "D"supra;and/or
iii. Obtain approvals pursuant to such application to address the conditions that are expected
to exist following the TSC.
2. At any time prior to a TSC,the condemning authority may apply to the director for a written,
non-binding determination as to whether one or more specifically detailed "cure plans,"waivers,
or exceptions proposed by such condemning authority will likely satisfy the requirements of this
section. Prior to submitting any such application,the condemning authority shall hold a pre-
application conference with the director.
3. Following a condemning authority's pre-application conference with the director,the
condemning authority may submit an application for a written, non-binding determination as
described above.Such application shall include the information requested by the director at the
pre-application conference.Any cure plan specified in the application must clearly depict and
describe the existing condition of the affected property prior to the TSC and the predicted
condition of the affected property following the TSC and the completion of the site
improvements proposed by the cure plan.
4. The issuance of a non-binding determination by the director or city commission pursuant to this
section shall not preclude the director or the city commission from approving a competing
application from the owner of the remaining parcel,which differs from the cure plan,waivers
and exceptions addressed in the non-binding determination, it being recognized that there may
be more than one alternative approach to cure the effects of a TSC that would bring the
remaining parcel into conformity with the governing documents and the city's code
requirements.
5. In the event a condemning authority obtains a non-binding determination concerning a cure
plan,waiver, or exception pursuant to this Section,such shall only become binding upon the
remaining parcel to the extent such cure plan,waiver, or exception has been approved by the city
commission and is incorporated into a written settlement of the TSC between the owner of the
remaining parcel and the condemning authority. If more than one determination concerning a
cure plan,waiver or exception is approved by the city commission any of the determinations that
are approved by the city commission may be used and relied upon by the owner of the remaining
parcel to rehabilitate such parcel.
F. Fees.
1. Anyone submitting an application pursuant to this section shall be responsible for all of the city's
review costs associated with the submittal of such application,any revised governing documents,
and any proposed cure plans submitted in conjunction therewith.
2. The fees for the submission of a revised,fully engineered site plan are the same as those for an
initial site plan as set forth in Appendix B of this LDC.
G. Enforcement. The city may enforce violations of this section by way of code enforcement board
actions, revocation of any certificates of occupancy related to the subject property,and/or all other
remedies available to the city in law or equity. Prior to enforcing a violation of this section,the city
shall provide written notice of such violation to the applicable property owner, requiring such owner to
cure such violation.
H. Notice. If a condemning authority or owner of a remaining parcel seeks city approval of a cure plan,
waiver,or exception,the party seeking such relief shall provide to the other party written notice of
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such application at the time of submittal of the application and at least ten days notice of the
hearing(s) before the city commission related to the action.
9.3.0. Special exceptions.
9.3.1. Special exceptions. In those circumstances where the applicant believes that, due to unique
characteristics of the site or other special circumstances,strict compliance with the Code is not feasible or
desirable and that deviation from the Code will allow for equal or better results,the city commission may be
petitioned to grant a special exception to the Longwood Development Code relative to the specific provision(s)in
question.The applicant shall petition the commission by completing an application provided by the community
development department and paying a fee as established by the city commission.
9.3.2.Application process. The applicant shall provide an application on forms provided by the community
development department and with a fee established by the city commission, describing the special exception
request and how the special request addresses the criteria listed in section 9.3.3. Prior to review of the application
by the city commission,each applicable member of the development review team (DRT)shall make a written
recommendation for approval,approval with conditions, or denial of plans based on application of their particular
code. It shall be the responsibility of the CDSD, or the director's designee,to collect the comments of the DRT and
prepare a written staff analysis of the outstanding issues related to each application and recommendation for
approval,approval with conditions or denial to the city commission.
9.3.3. Criteria. The city commission may grant a special exception from the strict application of any provision
of this Code, except provisions in article II (Land Use Districts and Overlay Districts), LDC 5.4.0(Supplemental
standards for specified land use activities),Section 6.1.6(Nonconforming signs),Article VII (Concurrency
Management),Article IX(Hardship Relief), and Article X(Administration)and 12.1.3(Heritage Village Table of
Allowable Uses)if the following procedures are followed and findings made.The city commission shall consider the
following criteria when making their determination:
1. The request is consistent with the spirit and intent of the Code;
2. The resulting development will provide equal or better results than required by the Code;
3. That the resulting development is consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and other city adopted
planning documents;
4. That the granting of the special exception will not diminish property values of the area surrounding the
site;
5. That the request represents the minimum modification(s) necessary and is not primarily driven by a
desire to reduce costs on the project;and
6. If the condition resulting for the request for a special exception is common to numerous sites,so that
the request for similar special exceptions are likely to be received,the cumulative impacts of granting
the request.
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. 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 10.0.6.6.3.The applicant is responsible for all costs and fees
associated with such notification.
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In granting an application for special exception,the city commission may impose such conditions and
restrictions upon the site benefitted by the special exception as may be necessary to minimize the injurious effect
of the special exception or to make the special exception more consistent with the spirit and intent of the Code.
After conducting the public hearing and considering the criteria of section 9.3.3,the city commission may approve,
approve with conditions,or deny the special exception application based on competent,substantial evidence in
the record.
9.3.5.Appeals.All decisions of the city commission concerning special exceptions shall be final.
9.3.6. Expiration of special exceptions. A granted special exception shall expire one year after the date of the
city commission decision, unless such special exception is included as part of a site plan or construction permit that
is approved during this one year period,at which point the special exception is valid for the duration of the site
plan or construction permit,whichever is longer.
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PART III -LONGWOOD DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE X.ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE X. ADMINISTRATION'
10.0.0. Generally.
10.0.1. Purpose.This article sets forth the application and review procedures required for obtaining
development approval, appealing decisions,and taking legislative action.The City of Longwood intends that the
standards and design criteria adopted in this Development Code apply to development carried out by the city;
however,the city shall not be required to follow the procedural requirements established in this article, other than
the requirements to provide notice and a citizen participation and awareness plan.
10.0.2. Definitions.
A. Development activity. Any of the following activities:
1. Construction,clearing,filling, excavating,grading, altering the grade, paving,dredging, mining,
drilling or otherwise significantly disturbing or altering the soil of a site.
2. Building, installing,enlarging, replacing or substantially restoring a structure,impervious surface,
or water management system,and including the storage of materials.
3. Dividing land into two or more parcels.
4. A tree removal for which authorization is required under this Development Code.
5. Erection of a permanent sign unless expressly exempted by section 6.3.2 of this Development
Code.
6. Alteration of a historic property for which authorization is required under this Development
Code.
7. Changing the use of a site in a manner that results in the addition of parking spaces that involves
an increase in impervious surface.
8. Construction,elimination or alteration of a driveway onto a public street.
9. Any other activity for which a permit is required pursuant to any construction code(building,
electrical, plumbing, etc.)adopted by the City of Longwood.
B. Construction permit. For purposes of this Development Code,a construction permit is that official city
document which authorizes the commencement of construction or land alteration without need for
further application and approval. Construction permits include all types of building permits(plumbing,
electrical,foundation, mechanical,and so forth, in addition to the building permit itself),grading and
clearing permits,tree removal permits, sign permits, etc.
C. Department. The community development department or person designated by the community
development director.
D. Local(Land)planning agency(LPA). The City of Longwood Local (Land) Planning Agency.
'Cross reference(s)—Administration,ch. 2.
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E. Small-scale future land use map amendment. A small-scale future land use map amendment is an
amendment to the future land use map portion of the City of Longwood Comprehensive Plan as
provided for in F.S.ch. 163.
F. Substantially affected person. A substantially affected person as used herein shall be any person who
could suffer an adverse effect to an interest protected or furthered by the local government
Comprehensive Plan, including but not limited to: interests related to health and safety;police and fire
protection services;densities or intensities of development;transportation facilities;recreational
facilities;educational facilities; health care facilities, equipment,or services;and environmental or
natural resources.The alleged adverse effect may be shared in common with other members of the
community at large, but must exceed in degree the general interest in community good shared by all
persons.A person within the area receiving mailed notice for the hearing on the matter at issue shall
be automatically deemed to be a substantially affected person.
G. Development review committee. There is hereby established a development review committee(DRC).
1. Membership. Membership of the DRC shall include the following,or their designated
representative:
a. Director of the community development department,who shall act as chair.
b. Police chief.
c. Fire chief or fire marshal.
d. Building official.
e. City engineer.
f. Additional members who may be appointed by the community development department
director on an as-needed basis.
2. Other county, local, state or federal agencies may be consulted by the DRC for advice or
recommendations on any matter or application being considered by the DRC.
3. Duties and responsibilities.The duties and responsibilities of the DRC shall include:
a. Review and provide recommendations on major and minor site plan applications,
conditional use permits, planned developments and other items, as determined by the
community development director.
b. Determining areas of noncompliance with city development requirements contained as
part of an application.
c. Define steps necessary to bring applications into compliance with city development
requirements.
d. Consider waivers from the LDC along with conditions to be placed on development to
mitigate potential impacts
10.0.3. Withdrawal of applications. An application for any action under this article may be withdrawn at any
time so long as the final public hearing on the matter has not commenced. Once withdrawn,all fees shall be paid
and notices given anew if the application is re-filed.
10.0.4. Participation by applicant. The applicant or representative shall be notified of all meetings and shall
be required to attend all public meetings at which any application for development approval is being considered.
10.0.5.Application requirements.
A. All properties within a single application must be part of a unified site development plan.
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B. All applications must be filed on official forms provided by the City of Longwood and accompanied by
the required fee.
C. No application shall be accepted for review under this article unless the current property owner, as
shown in the records of the Seminole County Property Appraiser or other legal document,either signs
the application or signs a written authorization for another person to act as representative. In the case
of an application for a change in use,the signature of the owner shall be notarized.Where the subject
property is owned by multiple owners,all owners, or a legal representative, must be signatory to any
development application.
D. The department may prescribe deadlines for filing applications beyond which a filed application will
not be considered at the next meeting of the first decision-making body.
E. If an applicant withdraws an application or requests tabling so that additional costs of notice are
incurred,the applicant shall be responsible for the additional costs.
F. Except for building permits which are governed by the Florida Building Code,applications are valid for
six months after a complete application is received.After six months,staff will send by certified mail a
letter indicating that the application will be voided within 30 days without a resubmittal including a
demonstrable good faith effort to address outstanding issues. If no resubmittal is received within that
30-day period,the application will be voided by staff and a new application will need to be submitted.
10.0.6. Notice.
A. Generally.
1. Notices of all meetings involving any application described herein shall be placed in a
conspicuous place at city hall.
2. All notices shall identify the tax parcel identification number taken from the Seminole County
Property Appraiser records,the street address and/or the general location of the proposed
project.A site location map may be included as appropriate.
3. Proof of publication and mailing notices shall be available for public inspection.
B. Specific types of notice.
1. When mailing of notices is required in this article,the notice shall be sent to the applicant(where
applicable), all property owners within 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.
2. When newspaper advertisements are required,they shall appear in a newspaper of general
circulation within the City of Longwood.Any nonlegal advertisement shall include a laymen's
description of the matter under consideration, and shall not be placed where legal notices and
classified advertisements appear.The advertisement shall appear not less than ten days prior to
the hearing.
3. When site posting is required,the notice shall be posted in at least one conspicuous place on the
subject site for not less than ten days prior to the hearing.
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10.0.7. Failure to meet deadlines. Failure to meet any deadline imposed by this article on the department
should be reported to the applicant and the city manager, but shall have no effect on the validity of the city's
action on the application.
10.0.8. Citizen awareness and participation plan.
A. Applications for the following land use decisions shall include a citizen awareness and participation
plan (CAPP):
1. Major site plans.
2. Conditional use permit applications.
3. Planned developments.
4. Large Scale eComprehensive plan amendments related to the development of a specific parcel or
parcels a-development.
5. Other applications at the discretion of the community development director.
B. The purpose of the citizen awareness and participation plan is to:
1. Ensure that applicants pursue early and effective citizen participation in conjunction with their
applications,giving them the opportunity to understand and mitigate any real or perceived
impacts their application may have on the neighborhood and community.
2. Ensure that the citizens and property owners of Longwood have an adequate opportunity to
learn about applications that may affect them and to work with applicants to resolve concerns at
an early state of the process.
3. Facilitate ongoing communication between the applicant, interested citizens and property
owners, city staff, and elected officials throughout the application review process.
4. The citizen awareness and participation plan is not intended to produce complete consensus on
all applications, but to encourage applicants to be good neighbors and to allow for informed
decision-making.
5. At a minimum the citizen awareness and participation plan shall include the following
information:
a. Identification of the residents, property owners,interested parties, political jurisdictions,
and public agencies that may be affected by the proposed development.
b. Description of how notification will be provided to those interested in and potentially
affected by the proposed development.At a minimum,this will include a notification by
the applicant to property owners within 300 feet of the boundaries of the proposed
development and each city commissioner and the city manager. Further notification
requirements may be required by the community development director based on the
expected impact of the development.
c. Description of how information will be provided to those interested and potentially
affected of the substance of the change,amendment,or proposed development for which
approval is sought.
d. Description of the means by which an opportunity will be provided to those interested or
potentially affected to discuss the proposal and express any concerns, issues,or problems
well in advance of the first public hearing.
e. The applicant's schedule for completion of the citizen awareness and participation plan.
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f. The means by which the applicant will keep city officials informed on the status of citizen
participation efforts.
6. The level of citizen interest and area of involvement will vary depending on the nature of the
application and the location of the proposed development.The applicant will determine the
target area for early notification after consultation with the planning division staff.At a
minimum,the target area shall include the following:
a. Property owners within the public hearing notice area as required by other sections of this
development code.
b. The head or chair of any homeowners association or registered neighborhood group within
the public notice area required by other sections of this development code.
c. Other interested parties who have requested to be placed on an interested parties
notification list maintained by the planning division.
7. These requirements apply in addition to any other notice provisions required elsewhere in this
development code.
8. The applicant may submit a citizen awareness and participation plan and begin implementation
prior to formal application at the applicant's discretion.This shall not occur until after the
required pre-application conference and consultation with the community development
department.
9. Where a citizen awareness and participation plan is required by this Code,the applicant shall
provide a written report on the results of the citizen participation efforts prior to the notice of
public hearing.This report will be attached to the public hearing report.The report shall, at a
minimum,contain the following information:
a. Details of techniques used to involve interested and potentially affected parties, including:
i. Dates and locations of all meetings where citizens were invited to discuss the
applicant's proposal.
ii. Content, dates mailed, and numbers of mailings, including letters, meeting
notices, newsletters, and other publications.
iii. Location of residents, property owners and other interested parties who
received notices, newsletters, or other written materials.
iv. The number and names of people that participated in the process.
b. A summary of concerns, issues, and problems expressed during the process, including:
i. The substance of the concerns, issues, and problems.
ii. The manner in which the applicant has addressed or intends to address these
concerns, issues, and problems.
iii. The concerns, issues, and problems the applicant is unwilling or unable to
address and why.
10.1.0. Construction permits.
10.1.1. Generally. No development activity,as defined herein, may be undertaken unless the activity is
authorized by a construction permit.
10.1.2. Prerequisites to issuance of construction permit.
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A. Except as provided in section 10.1.3 below,a construction permit may not be issued unless the
proposed development activity:
1. Is authorized by an approved site development plan pursuant to section 10.2.0 of this article;and
2. Conforms to all applicable codes as adopted by reference in article I.
10.1.3. Exceptions to requirement of an approved site development plan. For the following development
activities,the applicant shall not be required to obtain site development plan approval pursuant to section 10.2.0
of this article. Unless otherwise specifically provided,the development activity shall conform to this Development
Code and all applicable codes as adopted by reference in article I.
A. Development activity necessary to implement a valid previously-approved site development plan.
B. The construction or alteration of a one or two-family dwelling,or addition of an allowed accessory
structure, on a lot in a valid recorded subdivision or on a lot of record.
C. The alteration of an existing building or structure so long as the gross floor area is not increased by
more than ten percent or 1,000 square feet,whichever is less.
D. The erection of a sign that is not exempt from permitting or the removal of protected trees on a
previously developed site where such sign or tree removal is independent of any other development
activity on the site.
E. The resurfacing of a parking area,driveway,or other impervious surface,or the addition of not more
than 2,000 square feet of impervious surface.
F. A change to site access that impacts vehicle circulation.
10.1.4. Procedure.
A. Application. An application for a construction permit shall be filed with the department on forms
provided by the department.
B. Completeness review. The application and any required submittals shall be reviewed for completeness
by the department. If incomplete,the department shall,within five working days of receipt of the
application, inform the applicant of what additional information is needed.
C. Compliance review.The department shall review the proposal and decide whether to grant or deny the
requested construction permit.The department's decision shall be based on whether the proposal
complies with all applicable provisions of this Development Code and other city regulations.The
department shall complete the compliance review and issue or deny the permit within 20 working days
of having received a complete application.
D. Notice. No notice of an application for a construction permit need be given.
E. Decision. A decision to approve the application shall be in the form of a written permit.A decision to
deny shall be in the form of a letter setting forth the reasons for the denial.
10.1.5.Additional standards for the review of permits within the Historic District.
A. Submittal of a construction permit for addition, alteration,or significant repair of a contributing,
support,or annex structure shall require a Pre-Application meeting with staff before submittal.
10.2.0. Site development plans.
10.2.1. Generally.
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A. Applicability.A site development plan is required to authorize any development activity except that
development activity listed in section 10.1.3 of this article.
B. Authority of department.The department shall develop procedures for the review of site development
plans.The procedures shall comply with the general procedural requirements set forth in this article.
C. Major and minor site development plans. Site development plans will be classified as either"major"or
"minor" based on the level of impact. Development activity that shall be considered a major site
development plan shall include new construction,or expansions or redesigns of existing development
when associated with a change of use that will create over 10,000 square feet of gross floor area and
its required parking.All other site development plans(including site plan amendments)shall be
considered minor unless otherwise determined by the community development director.
D. Submittals. An application for major and minor site development plan approval shall be on forms
provided by the department. For subdivisions, plats conforming with section 10.14.0 shall be provided.
For all other development,the following information shall accompany the application and be prepared
by a professional engineer,architect or qualified landscape architect where relevant to the proposed
development unless waived by the community development director:
1. A boundary survey map at a minimum scale of one inch equals 30 feet.All other submittals shall
be of the same scale.The footprint of all structures on adjacent properties within 50 feet of the
applicant's lot or the center line of a frontage street.
2. A map showing surrounding land uses as per the adopted future land use map.
3. The topography of the site at one foot contours, including 20 feet off site in each direction.
4. A description of the density and/or intensity of the proposed development and the phases of
development.
5. A depiction of all structures,including the footprint of all structures within 50 feet of the
applicant's lot, roadways, pedestrian ways,open space, buffering,and recreation facilities,
including points of access to public roadways and the location of any median cuts.
6. A depiction of the location of fire lanes,security lighting and trash facilities.
7. A tree survey consistent with LDC 3.5.5(C)(2).
8. A landscape plan.
9. Sufficient data and graphics to enable the city engineer to evaluate the proposed stormwater
management facilities, including appropriate calculations.
10. The name of each utility provider and the type of service to be provided.
11. The location of all parking spaces and off-street loading facilities.
12. Fire flow calculations.
13. A table identifying the specific amount of each land use being proposed.
14. The location and size of all signage.
15. Any other information required on the application or as determined to be necessary at a
preapplication conference.
16. A detailed description of the proposed use of the site and structure.
17. Color elevations of proposed structures.
18. Conceptual lighting plan (including street lighting,where applicable).
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19. Where phasing is proposed,a master site plan detailing each proposed phase.
20. For the following project types,scaled renderings are required that show the project from 4
directions, including accurate depictions of the visual impact on neighboring properties in each
direction
a.Apartments
b. Planned Developments
c. Buildings above 35 feet
d.Any project adjacent to single-family residential
10.2.2. Procedure for major and minor site development plans.
A. Preapplication conference. Prior to filing for major or minor site development plan review,the
applicant shall meet with the department to discuss the development review process and to be
informed of which staff members to confer with about the application. No person may rely upon any
comment concerning a proposed site development plan,or any expression of any nature about the
proposal made by any participant at the preapplication conference as a representation or implication
that the proposal will be ultimately approved or rejected in any form.
B. Citizen awareness and participation plan meeting. Major site plans are subject to the requirements of
section 10.0.8 of this LDC related to the citizen awareness and participation plan(CAPP). Minor site
development plans may be subject to the citizen awareness and participation plan (CAPP)
requirements as determined by the community development director based on projected
development impact.
C. Completeness review. The department shall review an application for site development plan approval
to determine whether all necessary information has been provided.Within five working days of the
receipt of an application,the department shall inform the applicant if additional information is needed
to comply with submittal requirements. If the property has any outstanding Code violations,the
community development director, based upon a review of the impacts of the violation and the
applicant's efforts to correct the violation, may choose not to review the site development plan
application until the violations have been cleared.
D. Development review committee(DRC)meeting. A development review committee meeting is required
for major site development plans. Minor site development plans may require a DRC meeting as
determined by the community development director based on projected development impact. In
considering whether to approve an application for a site development plan,the development review
committee will consider the evidence presented by the applicant and its consistency with the
Longwood Development Code, ,the Comprehensive Plan and any and
all applicable legal documents.The development review committee shall recommend approval,
recommend approval with conditions,or recommend denial to the community development director.
E. For site plans that do not require formal review,the community development director will consider the
recommendation of the development review committee before rendering a final decision approving,
approving with conditions,or denying the site development plan. For site plans that require formal
review,the community development director will recommend approval,approval with conditions, or
denial of the application to the city commission prior to the formal review hearing.
F. The community development director may allow for phased development through a site development
plan. Phased developments may be approved subject to the following standards:
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1. Where a site development plan includes multiple phases,a master site development plan shall be
included as part of the site plan submittal.
2. Each phase shall be designed to stand on its own as it relates to required facilities including, but
not limited to,stormwater management, utilities, roadways,and open space,and so that the
failure to proceed with a later phase has no negative impact on previous phases or surrounding
properties.
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 pursuant to the requirements for mailed notice set forth in section
10.0.6.6.1, 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 10.0.6.6.3.
2. If a request for formal review has been filed by a city commissioner,the department shall place
the site development plan on the agenda of the next available city commission meeting following
the recommendation of the community development director and allowing for required notice.
The department shall prepare a report on whether the application complies with the
Comprehensive Plan and the provisions of this Land Development Code, and this report shall be
made available as part of the meeting agenda.
a. The city commission shall hold a hearing on the matter pursuant to the procedures set
forth in section 10.13.0 of this article.The city commission shall determine whether the
proposed site development plan complies with all applicable section provisions and
approve,approve with conditions,or deny the site development plan.
H. Amended application.Amendment of a petition by the applicant may be permitted at any time prior
the department or city commission's final decision, provided that no such amendment shall be
substantially or fundamentally inconsistent, as determined by the community development director,
with the description given in the CAPP process unless the changes to the plan are a direct result of
comments received at the CAPP meeting.
I. Final development plan approval. Prior to the issuance of any development order or building permit,
final development plan approval will be required in accordance with applicable provisions of article X.
J. Platting.
1. Where proposed development includes the subdivision of land,the final approval of the proposal
by the department or city commission, as the case may be,shall be made contingent upon
approval by the city commission of a plat for the development.
2. The city commission shall review the plat pursuant to the requirements of F.S. ch. 177.A
conforming plat shall be approved. Nonconforming plats shall be returned to the applicant with
an explanation of deficiencies and a notice that a corrected plat may be resubmitted for
approval.
3. Where formal review of the development has been requested,the applicant may submit the plat
along with the site development plan and the city commission may consider both simultaneously.
K. The community development director may approve a minor deviation from the final development plan.
Minor deviations must be authorized in writing. Minor deviations that may be authorized are those
that appear necessary in light of technical and engineering considerations brought to light by the
applicant or the community development director and shall be limited to the following:
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1. Alteration of the location of any road or walkway by not more than five feet.
2. Reduction of the total amount of open space by not more than five percent or reduction of the
yard area or open space associated with any single structure by not more than five percent,
provided that such reduction does not permit the required open space to be less the
requirements of the Development Code.
3. Alteration of the location,type or quality of required landscaping elements.
L. Changes that do not fall under the definition of a minor deviation shall require a site plan amendment.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,3-7-2011;Ord. No. 11-1969, § 1,8-15-2011;Ord. No. 14-
2049, § 1,4-20-2015;Ord. No. 18-2136, §3, 6-18-2018;Ord. No. 19-2156, § 1,9-16-2019;Ord. No. 20-2189, § 1,
10-19-2020)
10.2.3. Notice.
A. Where formal hearing procedure is followed. If a request for a formal hearing is received,the notice of
the city commission hearing shall be by posting the site in accord with section 10.0.6 of this article.
B. Plat approval by city commission. Where the site development plan is approved administratively
contingent on plat approval by the city commission, no special notice of the meeting at which the city
commission shall consider the plat is required.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010)
10.3.0. Conditional use permits.
10.3.1. Intent.
A. It is the intent of this article to recognize and permit certain uses and developments which require
special review, and to provide the standards by which the applications for permits for uses and
development shall be evaluated.
B. It is further intended that conditional use permits be required for developments which, because of
their inherent nature, extent and external effects, require special care in the control of their location,
design and methods of operation in order to ensure conformance with the comprehensive plan.
C. Those uses listed in article II as permitted conditional uses in a future land use district may be
established in that district only after issuance and recordation approval of a conditional use permit by
the City Commission.
D. Conditional use permits,with city commission approval, may be used to allocate density and intensity
bonuses for projects under two acres in size.
E. The expansion of any nonconforming use
F. The reestablishment of a nonconforming use that has been discontinued for more than one year but
not more than two years
10.3.2. Criteria for issuance. Applicants for conditional use permits shall submit a major site development
plan. In addition to the requirements of section 10.2.0,the applicant shall submit a conditional use permit
application form which describes how the proposed development meets the following conditions. No conditional
use permit shall be approved unless the following findings are made
concerning the proposed use:
A. That the use or development complies with all required regulations and standards of Land
Development Code and all other applicable regulations.
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B. That the proposed use or development will have general compatibility and harmony with the uses and
structures on adjacent and nearby properties.
C. That the use or development limits to the maximum extent practicable nuisance factors detrimental to
adjacent and nearby properties and the city as a whole. Nuisance factors shall include but not
necessarily be limited to noise,odor,smoke,glare, electrical interference and/or mechanical
vibrations.
D. That the use or development is appropriately scaled to the neighborhood
successfully mitigates otherwise
incompatible elements.
E. That necessary public utilities are available to the proposed site and have adequate capacity to service
the proposed use and development.
F. That the use or development is serviced by streets of adequate capacity to accommodate the traffic
impacts of the proposed use.
G. That screening and buffers are proposed of such type, dimension and character to improve
compatibility and harmony of the proposed use and structure with the uses and structures of adjacent
and nearby properties.
H. That the use or development conforms to the general plans of the city as embodied in the City
Comprehensive Plan.
I. That the proposed use or development meets the level of service standards adopted in the
Comprehensive Plan and conforms to the city's concurrency management requirements.
J. That the development is supportive of the surrounding neighborhood including pedestrian and transit
connectivity where applicable.
10.3.3. Permit conditions.Additional conditions or requirements shall be included as part of the conditional
use permit and may include, but shall not be limited to,the following:
1. Adjusting the required lot size or yard dimension.
2. Adjusting the height,size or location of buildings.
3. Controlling the location and number of vehicle access points.
4. Adjusting the street width.
5. Adjusting the number of required off-street parking spaces.
6. Limiting the number,size, location or lighting of signs.
7. Require additional fencing,screening, landscaping or other facilities to protect adjacent or nearby
property.
8. Designating sites for open space or requiring the protection of existing natural areas and habitats.
9. Restricting the time an activity may take place and restraints to minimize such environmental effects as
noise,vibration, air pollution,glare and odor
10. Designate the size, location,screening,drainage,surfacing or other improvement of a parking or truck
loading area
11. Protect existing trees,vegetation,water resources,wildlife habitat or other significant natural
resources
12. Consider the size,style, history, and appearance of a structure
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10.3.4. Procedures for approval.
A. Citizen awareness and participation plan meeting.The applicant shall be subject to the citizen
awareness and participation plan (CAPP) requirements of article X,section 10.0.8 of this Development
Code. CAPP meetings for conditional use permits must be held prior to the City Commission hearing.
B. Application submittal requirements. A conditional use permit application shall be filed with the city's
community development department on the form prescribed.Any incomplete applications will be
returned to the applicant.
C. Site development plan. The applicant for a conditional use permit shall follow the procedure for a
major site development plan consistent with section 10.2.0 of this Land Development Code,with
additional requirements as described in this section.
D. Development review committee(DRC)meeting. A development review committee meeting is required
for conditional use permits. In considering whether to recommend approval on an application for a
conditional use permit,the DRC shall consider the evidence presented by the applicant and shall act on
the application based on the findings required in section 10.3.2.The development review committee
shall recommend approval, recommend approval with conditions,or recommend denial to the
community development director.The Community Development Department shall prepare a written
staff analysis of the conditional use permit including whether the application complies with the
Comprehensive Plan and the provisions of this Land Development Code,as well as the
recommendation of the DRC, and submit a recommendation for approval, approval with conditions or
denial to the City Commission.
E. Effect of denial or withdrawal on subsequent application. No application for a conditional use permit
shall be entertained within six months after the denial of a request for the same use for the same
property unless substantial changes,as determined by the community development director,are
included as part of the revised application.The applicant may appeal the Director's determination to
the City Commission,who director may waive this time limitation.
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G. The city commission shall hold a hearing on the matter pursuant to the procedures set forth in section
10.13.0 of this article.The hearing shall have mailed notice, newspaper advertisement,and site posting
notice consistent with 10.0.6(B).The city commission shall determine whether the proposed
conditional use permit complies with all applicable section provisions and shall approve,approve with
conditions,or deny the conditional use permit application.The city commission may approve,approve
with conditions, or deny the conditional use permit application.
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.B.1. 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
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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.
In granting an application for special exception,the city commission may impose such conditions and
restrictions upon the site benefitted by the special exception as may be necessary to minimize the injurious effect
of the special exception or to make the special exception more consistent with the spirit and intent of the Code.
After conducting the public hearing and considering the criteria of section 9.3.3,the city commission may approve,
approve with conditions,or deny the special exception application based on competent,substantial evidence in
the record.
G. Amended application.Amendment of a petition by the applicant may be permitted at any time prior to
the community development director's decision, provided that no such amendment shall be
substantially or fundamentally inconsistent with the description given in the CAPP process unless those
changes are in direct response to comments made at the CAPP meeting.
H. Appeal of decision. Any affected person may appeal community development department's decision on
an application for a conditional use permit.The appeal must be filed within 15 days of the date
notification of the decision is sent to the applicant.The procedure for the appeal shall be the same as is
provided in section 10.12.0,Appeals,for appeals from decisions of the community development
department. In cases where a public hearing before the city commission is required.The decision of
the city commission shall constitute a final action for the city and may,thereafter, be appealed to
circuit court in accordance with Florida Law.
10.3.5.Amendments to and modification of permits.
A. The community development director may approve a minor deviation from the final development plan
associated with the conditional use permit. Minor deviations must be authorized in writing and can not
affect any condition of approval of the conditional use permit. Minor deviations that may be
authorized are those that appear necessary in light of technical and engineering considerations
brought to light by the applicant or the community development director and shall be limited to the
following:
1. Alteration of the location of any road or walkway by not more than five feet.
2. Reduction of the total amount of open space by not more than five percent or reduction of the
yard area or open space associated with any single structure by not more than five percent,
provided that such reduction does not permit the required open space to be less the
requirements of the Development Code.
3. Alteration of the location,type or quality of required landscaping elements.
B. Any change or amendment which modifies one of the following criteria shall constitute a modification
of the conditional use permit and will be processed as an amendment to the conditional use permit:
1. A change in the boundaries of the approved site,except for minor boundary adjustments;
2. Either an increase of ten percent or more or incremental increases that total ten percent or more
in the floor area or number of parking spaces as approved;
3. Substantial changes in the approved location of principal and/or accessory structures;
4. Structural alterations significantly affecting the basic size,form,style,ornamentation and
appearance of principal and/or accessory structures as shown on the approved plans;
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5. Substantial changes that negatively impacts approved pedestrian or vehicular access or
circulation;
6. Substantial change that negatively impacts approved amount or location of landscape screens or
buffers;and
7. Any change that impacts a condition of approval for the conditional use permit.
10.3.6. Expiration, abandonment, revocation and extension of permits.
A. Expiration. Permits issued under this article shall expire after two years from issuance unless a
subsequent development order or building permit is obtained in reliance of the issued permit.
B. Abandonment of permits. On request of the permit holder,the community development director may
approve the abandonment of a conditional use permit provided no construction has begun.
C. Revocation of permit. If any conditions of the conditional use permit are violated,the permit issuing
authority may revoke the permit after giving proper notice to the permittee.The permit may be
reinstated by the community development department director if the circumstances leading to the
revocation are corrected.
D. Extension of permit. At the request of the applicant and for good cause shown,the community
development department director may extend the time of the permit's expiration, up to two years.The
extension may only be granted if all the concurrency management requirements of this chapter can be
met and if the extension would not be in conflict with any other ordinance of the city.
10.4.0. Planned developments.
10.4.1. Generally.
A. Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to provide a method for landowners or developers to submit
unique proposals which are not specifically provided for or allowed in districts found in this Land
Development Code. In particular,these provisions allow a mix of residential and nonresidential uses,
higher-density residential uses, and/or unique design features which might otherwise not be allowed in
the district, but they must conform to all aspects of the comprehensive plan.The PD process is also
intended to provide for density and intensity bonuses.
B. Objectives.The PD provisions are intended to promote flexibility of design and integration of uses and
structures,while at the same time retaining in the city commission the absolute authority to establish
limitations and regulations thereon for the benefit of the public health,welfare and safety. By
encouraging flexibility in the proposals which may be considered,while at the same time retaining
control in the city commission over the approval or disapproval of such proposals,the PD provisions
are designed to:
1. Permit outstanding and innovative residential,and nonresidential, and mixed-use developments
with a building orientation generally toward streets and sidewalks; provide for an integration of
housing types and accommodation of changing lifestyles within neighborhoods;promote
innovative buffering and design techniques to mitigate the external impacts of the development;
and provide for design which encourages the preservation and enhancement of natural features
including trees and water bodies, internal and external convenient and comfortable travel by
foot, bicycle, and transit_through such strategies as narrow streets, modest setbacks,front
porches,connected streets, multiple connections to nearby land uses, and mixed uses.
2. Provide flexibility to meet changing needs,technologies,economics and consumer preferences.
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3. Preserve to the greatest extent possible,and utilize in a harmonious fashion, existing and
outstanding landscape features and scenic vistas.
4. Lower development and building costs by permitting smaller networks of utilities, a network of
narrower streets, and the use of more economical development patterns and shared facilities.
5. Achieve overall coordinated building and facility relationships and infill development, and
eliminate the negative impacts of unplanned and piecemeal development.
6. Enhance the combination and coordination of architectural styles, building forms and building
relationships within the development.
7. Promote the use of traditional,quality-of-life design features,such as pedestrian scale, parking
located to the side or rear of buildings, narrow streets, connected streets,terminated vistas,
front porches, recessed garages,alleys,aligned building facades that face the street,and formal
landscaping along streets and sidewalks.
8. Provide an efficient mechanism for considering larger-scale industrial center projects with or
without a direct impact on residential areas.
10.4.2. Minimum requirements for a planned development.An applicant for a PD must present evidence that
justifies the planned development process. Except where a PD is required for a use in Article II,the City
Commission may deny a request for the utilization of the Planned Development process.All Planned
Developments shall be larger than two acres and shall otherwise include one or more of the
following justifications as determined by the City Commission at the conceptual review phase:
1. The proposed development is unique and promoted by Comprehensive Plan.The use,site design,or
other associated design elements associated with the proposed project are not provided for by the
Land Development Code or require flexibility in order to support a project type that is otherwise
prioritized in the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Size,scale,complexity and design.The proposed development is of such size,scale,complexity, and/or
unique design that it would be inconvenient and inefficient to process such a proposal outside the PD
process. All ..fanned.developments shall be larger♦han two a
3. Specialized compatibility and design characteristics.The nature of the proposed use at a specific site
requires specialized design characteristics to preserve and protect neighborhood character,
environmental concerns and other concerns unique to the immediate area, consistent with
Comprehensive Plan policies.
4. The project requires the implementation of a density or intensity bonus provided for by this Land
Development Code.
5. The use is subject to planned development approval per LDC 2.3.0 Allowable Uses.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010)
10.4.3. Review process. The review process for a planned development is as follows:
1. Pre-application meeting. The applicant for a planned development shall schedule a pre-application
meeting to discuss the procedures and requirements and to consider the elements of the proposed use
and site and the proposed site plan.
2. Citizen awareness and participation plan meeting. The applicant is subject to the citizen awareness and
participation plan (CAPP) requirements of article X,section 10.0.8 of this Development Code.
3. Conceptual Review. The city commission conceptual review is intended selely to alert an
applicant to problems with, or objections to,a particular proposed development,so that a proposal
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may be abandoned without significant expenditure by the applicant if he/-514e they determines that
approval of the proposal will be questionable or unlikely. During concept review, no comment
concerning a proposed development concept, nor any expressed approval of such a concept by the city
commission,any of its members, or any officer or employee of the city,shall be relied upon by the
applicant or any other person as representation or implication that the particular concept proposed
will ultimately be approved in any form as a PD.Conceptual review meetings shall be noticed in the
same form as a CAPP meeting, and may satisfy a CAPP meeting requirement at the City Commission's
discretion.
4. Major site plan submittal. Following the conceptual review,Tthe applicant shall follow the procedure
for a major site development plan described in section 10.2.0 of this Land Development Code and
additional requirements as described by this section. Planned developments are subject to formal
review by the city commission as described in section 10.2.0. Notice of intent to consider a site plan for
a planned development shall be advertised approximately seven days before each public hearing in a
newspaper of general circulation in Seminole County. In addition to the requirements of section 10.2.0,
the following information should be provided:
a. A depiction of the areas of land devoted to publicly owned usable open space, publicly owned
recreational areas, publicly owned plazas, common area usable open space,common area
recreational areas and common area plazas, all expressed as percentages of the total site area.
b. A description of the design standards proposed to be utilized for all streets and off-street parking
and loading facilities, public or private.
c. An enumeration of anticipated differences between the current applicable design standards of
the PD property and the proposed PD standards.
d. A development schedule for the PD(or for each phase,if phasing is proposed).The development
schedule shall not be binding,except as may be specifically required in the development
agreement.
e. A description of all included bicycle/pedestrian/transit facilities.
f. A detailed description of the specific manner in which the project exceeds the standards of the
Comprehensive Plan, Development Code,and other applicable visioning documents by providing
a higher quality of design,including but not limited to the furthering of multi-modal
transportation options,and the provision of public amenities,and well-designed civic spaces, and
community activity centers.
g. A unified signage plan for the PD.
h. A detailed location map and specific narrative description of how the project will be designed to
be in harmony with the surrounding area,the Heritage Village Redevelopment Strategy, and/or
any development plan, and how any negative impacts to surrounding development or
development plans will be mitigated.
i. A program to provide for operation and maintenance of such areas,facilities,and improvements
for common use by the occupants of the planned development; but which will not be provided,
operated or maintained at general public expense.
5. Development agreement.
a. The planned development may be recorded as a development agreement consistent with section
10.5.0 of this Land Development Code.
6. Requirements and evaluation of PD.The P-B applicant shall prepare a report sNa l that is submitted with
the application and addresses each item in the subsections below. In considering a proposed PD for
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approval,the city commission shall evaluate the proposal in consideration of these criteria and
approve, approve with conditions, or deny the PD application:
a. Conformance with the PD objectives and the Comprehensive Plan. No development plan may be
approved unless it is consistent with the objectives set forth in this section and the
Comprehensive Plan and any and all applicable documents.
b. Concurrency. The proposed PD must meet or exceed the level of service standards adopted in the
Comprehensive Plan. Proof of meeting these standards shall exist in the form of a certificate of
concurrency exemption, certificate of preliminary or final concurrency(as applicable at the
particular review stage),or certificate of conditional concurrency reservation,or mobility fund
contributions where applicable.
c. Internal compatibility. All land uses proposed within a PD must be compatible with other
proposed uses;that is, no use may have any undue adverse impact on any neighboring use within
the protect boundaries., based on the streetscape,treatment of pedestrian ways and circulation,
motor vehicle circulation, and the separation and buffering of parking areas and sections of
parking areas;the existence or absence of, and the location of,focal points and vistas,open
spaces, plazas, recreational areas and common areas,and use of existing and proposed
landscaping; use of the topography, physical environment and other natural features; use and
variety of building setback or build-to lines,separations and buffering; use and variety of building
groupings, building sizes, architectural styles,and materials;variety and design of dwelling types;
particular land uses proposed,and conditions and limitations thereon;and any other factor
deemed relevant to the privacy,safety, preservation, protection or welfare of any proposed use
within the PD.
d. External compatibility. All land uses proposed within a PD must be compatible with existing and
planned uses of properties surrounding the PD;that is, no internal use may have any avoidable or
undue adverse impact on any existing or planned surrounding use, nor shall any internal use be
subject to undue adverse impact from existing or planned surrounding uses.An evaluation of the
external compatibility of a PD should be based on the following factors;adjacent existing and
proposed uses,design of the development,traffic circulation, and density and intensity.
(1) The density, intensity, height,and bulk of the building or buildings must be generally
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood while also advancing the applicable
goals,objectives,and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. "Compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood" does not necessarily mean "identical to"or even "similar
to"the surrounding neighborhood. Developments using a density and/or intensity
bonus will often be, by their nature, more dense, more intense, or both more dense and
more intense than the surrounding neighborhood, but general compatibility with the
surrounding neighborhood can still be achieved by ensuring that the subject
development presents a logical transition between itself and the surrounding
neighborhood.This can be accomplished in part through incorporating less intense and
more compatible uses adjacent to the surrounding areas,and through landscape
buffering that exceeds code minimums in a manner consistent with the impact of the
new development, particularly as it relates to building height and massing and density
bonuses.
(2) Projects shall provide functional and logical linkages to activity centers and circulation
facilities on such adjacent properties,where applicable.
e. Intensity of development.The residential density and intensity of use of a PD shall be compatible
with (that is,shall have no undue adverse impact upon)the physical and environmental
characteristics of the site and surrounding lands,and they shall comply with the policies and
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density limitations set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.Within the maximum limitation of the
Comprehensive Plan,the permitted density and intensity is adjusted based on compliance with
bonus system provisions.
f. Density and intensity bonuses and criteria.The City Commission may elect to assign density and
bonuses for projects that would exceed the Zoning district density or intensity maximums for a
project, but do not exceed the Comprehensive Plan maximums for the Future Land Use district.
Density and intensity bonuses may only be granted through approval of Planned Development.
(1) A development may be granted only a density bonus, only an intensity bonus,or may be
granted both a density and an intensity bonus.
(2) The City Commission may approve a requested bonus, approve a requested or lesser
bonus with reasonable conditions fairly calculated to mitigate the impact of the bonus,
or deny a requested bonus.
(3) A bonus shall not be considered an entitlement.A bonus may be granted only when an
applicant presents clear and convincing evidence that the proposed design, density,
intensity, and mix of uses will result in a superior development that is compatible with
the surrounding area and neighborhood and achieves the criteria for approval provided
in this section.
(4) The following design enhancements represent options for creating a superior
development.While not a strict point-based system,a development that meets a
greater number of these enhancements is eligible for a greater bonus than a
development that meets only one or two enhancements. If improvements to the
streetscape or other public property is part of a selected option,then such
improvements must be maintained by the property owner or owners of the subject
development unless appropriate maintenance obligations are accepted by the City.
(a) Streetscape treatment that exceeds the minimum standards normally required
of the development's location.
(b) Preservation of a significant natural habitat,particularly where more intense
development is clustered in a manner that leaves treed areas or natural
waterbodies undisturbed and protected.
(c) Utilization of a natural area or water body through the provision of boardwalks,
small boat ramps,or other similar features deemed desirable by the City
Commission.
(d) Outdoor plazas with fountains, decorative lighting, and other features to
support outdoor dining and entertainment.
(e) Undergrounding of existing utilities that are presently above ground.
if) Entrance features that highlight prominent intersections with unique artistic
features, landscaping, lighting,and other elements that help make the
development a landmark and improve the visual appeal of key corridors and
intersections.
(g) Provision of public art.The size,amount, location, and other quantitative and
qualitative features of the public art are subject to review and approval as part
of the planned development. Public art installed pursuant to this part must be
maintained by the property owner or owners of the subject development
unless appropriate maintenance obligations are accepted by the City
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(h) Another enhancement not otherwise required by code that is proposed by the
applicant. Examples include a publicly accessible park, a premium transit stop,
or the provision public parking.
(i) Structured parking that is lined with habitable space or other suitable
measures.
f. Usable open spaces,plazas and recreation areas. Usable open spaces, plazas and recreation areas
provided within a PD shall be evaluated based on conformance with the policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and the sufficiency of such areas to provide appropriate recreational
opportunities, protect sensitive environmental areas,conserve areas of unique beauty or
historical significance, enhance neighborhood design, and encourage compatible and cooperative
relationships between adjoining land uses.
g. Environmental constraints. The site of the PD shall be suitable for use in the manner proposed
without hazards to persons either on or off the site from the likelihood of increased flooding,
erosion or other dangers,annoyances or inconveniences.Condition of soil,groundwater level,
drainage and topography shall all be appropriate to the type, pattern and intensity of
development intended.All requirements related to environmental management, including
surface water,gateway, nature park,greenway, uplands, and wellfield overlay districts, must be
met.
h. External transportation access. A PD shall be located on, and provide access to, a major street
(arterial or collector) unless,due to the size of the PD and the type of uses proposed, it will not
adversely affect the type or amount of traffic on adjoining local streets and/or other adequate
transportation alternatives will be provided.Connection to existing or planned adjacent streets is
encouraged.
i. Internal transportation access. Every dwelling unit or other use permitted in a PD shall have
access to a public street either directly or by way of a private road, pedestrian way, court or
other area which is either dedicated to public use or is a common area guaranteeing access.
Permitted uses are not required to front on a dedicated public road. Private roads and other
accessways shall be required to be constructed so as to ensure that they are safe and
maintainable.
j. Provision for the range of transportation choices. Sufficient off-street and on-street parking for
bicycles and other vehicles,as well as cars,shall be provided. Parking areas shall be constructed
in accordance with such standards as are approved by the city commission to ensure that they
are safe and maintainable and that they allow for sufficient privacy for adjoining uses. When
there is discretion as to the location of parking in the project, it is strongly encouraged that all
motor vehicle parking be located at the rear or interior side of buildings, or both.The design of a
PD should,whenever feasible, incorporate appropriate pedestrian and bicycle accessways so as
to provide for a variety of mobility opportunities.Connection to all sidewalks,greenways,trails,
bikeways,and transit stops along the perimeter of the PD is required.Where existing perimeter
sidewalks do not exist,sidewalks shall be provided by the development.
I. Consistency with Article II. Must incorporate any use requirements from Article II of this LDC.
7. Unified control. All land included in any PD shall be under the complete, unified, legal,otherwise-
encumbered control of the applicant,whether the applicant be an individual, partnership,corporation,
other entity,group or agency.The applicant shall furnish the city sufficient evidence to the satisfaction
of the city attorney that the applicant is in the complete, legal and unified control of the entire area of
the proposed PD.The application shall not be considered by the city commission until the city attorney
has certified in writing that the legal requirements of this section have been fully met.The applicant
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shall submit an agreement stating that the applicant will bind the successors and assigns in title to any
commitments made in the adopted PD ordinance.
8. Phasing. The city commission may permit or require the phasing or staging of a PD.When provisions
for phasing are included in the development plan, each phase must be so planned and so related to
previous development,surrounding properties and the available public facilities and services that a
failure to proceed with subsequent phases will have no adverse impact on the PD or surrounding
properties.Concurrency certification is not reserved by PD phasing. Usable open spaces, plazas and
recreation areas provided within a PD shall be evaluated based on conformance with the policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and the sufficiency of such areas to provide appropriate recreational
opportunities, protect sensitive environmental areas,conserve areas of unique beauty or historical
significance, enhance neighborhood design,and encourage compatible and cooperative relationships
between adjoining land uses.
9. Revised plan. If the city commission approves a PD layout plan or approves it with conditions or
modifications at any step in the approval process,then the applicant shall revise the plan to clearly
indicate such conditions or modifications, and file the appropriate number of copies of the revised plan
with the community development department within 60 days of such approval. Failure to file the
revised PD layout or development plan within the time prescribed herein shall render any approval of
the city commission null and void unless the applicant files with the city commission a written request
for an extension of time within such 60-day period.The city commission may grant an extension for
good cause shown.
10. Timing.The city commission may establish reasonable periods of time for the completion of any
dedicated public facilities within a PD,facilities planned for common areas, and the total PD,including
the timing of residential uses in mixed-use developments pursuant to LDC 2.3.3 and 2.3.4 as applicable.
If phasing is provided for,time limits for the completion of each phase shall also be established or may
be deferred until development review.Any such limit may be extended by the city commission upon
the petition of an applicant for an amendment to the PD layout plan or development plan and based
upon good cause,as determined by the city commission.Any such extension shall not automatically
extend the normal expiration date of a building permit,site plan approval or other development order.
If time limits contained in the approved PD layout plan are not complied with and not extended for
good cause,the city commission may amend the approved development plan or take other action so as
to best protect adjoining properties and the public health,welfare or safety of the City. Failure to
complete phasing on schedule shall require a new concurrency review and appropriate concurrency
permit.
11. Bonds. The city commission may also include, in the development plan, requirements for bonds
conditioned upon the satisfactory and timely completion of facilities planned for common areas,for
the benefit of purchasers from the applicant,and public infrastructure improvements,when the
development time limits and phasing schedule do not preclude the sale of individual units prior to the
completion of such facilities.
12. Applicability of other regulations. All building code, housing code and other land use regulations of this
Land Development Code are applicable to a PD, except for those permitting special use permits and
variances, and except to the extent that they conflict with a specific provision of the approved PD.
Unless otherwise provided in the approved development plan,all land use regulations which apply in
relation to a future land use district, including the regulation of signs,shall apply to areas of a PD.All
such land use regulations shall apply in other areas of a PD in the manner determined by the city
commission as part of the approved PD layout plan or, if not determined therein, by the community
development director during the development plan approval process,giving due regard to the purpose
of each such regulation and the similarity of each area of the PD to other Future Land Use districts,in
terms of permitted uses.
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13. Effect of denial or withdrawal on subsequent application. No application for a planned development
shall be entertained within six months after the denial of a request for the same use for the same
property unless substantial changes,as determined by the community development director, are
included as part of the revised application.The applicant may appeal the Director's determination to
the City Commission,who may waive this time limitation.
13. Amendments to approved planned developments.
a. An amendment to an approved PD(except for an extension of a time limit) must be
accomplished only by a resolution of the city commission.All appropriate maps, plans and
reports submitted with the approved PD layout plan may be resubmitted with the petition,along
with sufficient new maps, plans and reports to clearly and thoroughly indicate the proposed
changes,as the new proposed PD layout plan.
b. Amendments to the final plan of an approved PD of the following types may be authorized by the
community development director during any required development plan review:
1. Minor adjustments or shifts in the location and siting of buildings,structures,solid waste,
recycling, and yard trash containers, parking bays and parking spaces, provided any
dumpsite is not located closer to any single-family or multiple-family dwelling;
2. Changes in the location of utility tie-ins;
3. Reductions in the overall density or intensity of structural ground coverage of the
development;
4. Changes in the location and types of landscape materials, excluding changes in location of
buffers;
5. Minor changes in the walkway and bikeway systems;
6. The addition of accessory structures or utility buildings of less than 1,000 square feet
where there are no major changes to the perimeter features of the development;
7. The addition of up to ten new parking spaces;
8. Modifications which do not entail amendments to specific language included within the PD
ordinance.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,3-7-2011;Ord. No. 13-2002, § 1, 3-18-2013;Ord. No. 13-
2016, § 1, 11-18-2013;Ord. No. 18-2136, §3, 6-18-2018)
10.5.0. Development agreements.
10.5.1.Applicability. The City of Longwood may consider and enter into a development agreement for a
development located within its jurisdiction.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010)
10.5.2. Purpose and intent.The purpose of this article is to allow the City to enter into development
agreements that meet the requirements of the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act, F.S. §§
163.3220-163.3243.The development agreement provides assurance to a developer that upon receipt of their
permits under the City's development regulations he may proceed in accordance with existing ordinances and
regulations, subject to the conditions of the development agreement.This section will strengthen the public
planning process,encourage private participation in comprehensive planning,and reduce the economic costs of
development.A development agreement is in addition to all other local development permits or approvals
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required by the city.A development agreement does not relieve the developer of the necessity of complying with
all land development regulations in effect on the date that the agreement is executed.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1, 9-27-2010)
10.5.3. Public hearings.
A. Before entering into,amending, or revoking a development agreement by resolution,two public
hearings shall be held by the city commission.
B. Notice of intent to consider a development agreement shall be advertised approximately seven days
before each public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in Seminole County.
C. Notice of intent to consider a development agreement shall be mailed pursuant to the requirements
for mailed notice set forth in section 10.0.6.6.1 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.
D. The notice shall specify the location of the land subject to the development agreement,the uses
proposed on the property,the proposed population densities, and the proposed building intensities
and height, and shall specify that a copy of the proposed agreement may be obtained from the office
of the city clerk in City Hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
(Ord. No. 10-1929,§ 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 19-2156, § 1,9-16-2019)
10.5.4. Requirements of a development agreement. A development agreement shall include the following:
A. A legal description of the land subject to the agreement,the names of its legal and equitable owners,
and a title opinion of an attorney licensed in Florida or a certification by an abstracter or a title
company showing that the record title to the land as described is in the name of the person, persons,
corporation,or entity party to this agreement;
B. The duration of the agreement;
C. The development uses permitted on the land, including population densities,and building intensities
and height;
D. A description of the public facilities that will service the development, including who shall provide such
facilities;the date any new facilities, if needed,will be constructed;and a schedule to assure public
facilities are available concurrent with the impacts of the development;
E. A description of any reservation or dedication of land for public purposes;
F. A description of all development permits approved or needed to be approved for the development of
the land;
G. A finding that the development permitted or proposed is consistent with the city Comprehensive Plan,
this Land Development Code, and any and all applicable documents;
H. A description of any conditions,terms, restrictions, or other requirements determined to be necessary
by the city for the public health,safety, or welfare of its citizens;
I. A statement indicating that the failure of the agreement to address a particular permit,condition,
term, or restriction shall not relieve the developer of the necessity of complying with the law governing
said permitting requirements, conditions,terms,or restriction;and
J. A development agreement may provide that the entire development or any phase thereof be
commenced or completed within a specific period of time.
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(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010)
10.5.5. Duration and relationship to the city Comprehensive Plan.
A. The duration of a development agreement shall not exceed ten years, but may be extended by mutual
consent of the city and the developer,subject to reporting requirements and to a public hearing before
the city commission in accordance with F.S. § 163.3225.
B. No development agreement shall be effective or be implemented by the city unless the Comprehensive
Plan and any plan amendments implementing or related to the agreement are found to be in
compliance with state law by the department of community affairs.
C. A development agreement and authorized development shall be consistent with the city
Comprehensive Plan,this Land Development Code,and any and all applicable regulations.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010)
10.5.6. Laws governing a development agreement.
A. The city Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations in effect at the time of execution of
the development agreement shall govern the development of the land for the duration of the
development agreement.
B. The city may apply subsequently adopted Comprehensive Plan amendments and amended provisions
of the Land Development Regulations to a development that is subject to a development agreement
only if the city commission has held a public hearing in accord with F.S. § 163.3225 and determined
that:
1. They are not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations
governing the development agreement and do not prevent development of the land uses,
intensities,or densities in the development agreement;
2. They are essential to the public health,safety, or welfare,and expressly state that they shall
apply to a development that is subject to a development agreement;
3. They are specifically anticipated and provided for the development agreement;
4. The city demonstrates that substantial changes have occurred in pertinent conditions existing at
the time of approval of the development agreement;
5. The development agreement is based on substantially inaccurate information supplied by the
developer.
(Ord. No. 10-1929,§ 1,9-27-2010)
10.5.7. Review of a development agreement.
A. The City of Longwood shall review land subject to the development agreement a minimum of every 12
months from date of adoption to determine if good faith compliance with the terms of the
development agreement has been demonstrated. If there has been a failure to comply with the
agreement,the city commission may revoke or modify the agreement. For each annual review
conducted during years six through ten of a development agreement,the review shall be incorporated
into a written report which shall be submitted to the parties to the agreement and to the department
of community affairs.
B. A development agreement may be amended or canceled by mutual consent of the parties to the
agreement or by their successors in interest.
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(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010)
10.5.8. Recording and effectiveness.
A. The development agreement shall be recorded with the Seminole County Clerk of Court within 14 days
after the adoption of the agreement and a copy of the recorded development agreement shall be sent
to the department of community affairs within 14 days after the agreement is recorded.A
development agreement shall not become effective until it is recorded with the Seminole County Clerk
of Court and until 30 days after having been received by the department of community affairs.The
burdens of the development agreement shall be binding upon, and the benefits of the agreement shall
inure to all successors in interest to the parties to the agreement.
B. If state or federal laws are enacted after the execution of a development agreement which are
applicable to and preclude the parties' compliance with the terms of a development agreement, such
agreement shall be modified or revoked as is necessary to comply with the relevant state or federal
laws.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010)
10.6.0. Development orders.
10.6.1. Generally. With the exception of those approvals subject to a development agreement, development
orders are issued whenever a site plan is approved or approved with conditions.
A. Required contents of development orders. Each final development order shall contain the following:
1. An approved major or minor site development plan.
2. Terms and conditions placed on the approval.
3. If modifications must be made to the development plan before a final development order may be
issued, a listing of those modifications and the time limit for submitting a modified plan.
4. The determination of concurrency,and mobility fees if applicable.
5. The time period for which the development order is valid.
B. Expiration. Development orders shall be valid for two years from the date of approval on the
development order, or four years for a phased development.The applicant must receive a building
permit for the work requiring the development order within two years of the development order's
approval. If the applicant does not receive the building permit within two years,or if a building permit
expires prior to the expiration date of the development order,then the development order is no longer
valid and the applicant must reapply for a development order to proceed with the development. Once
a development order has expired, a new application and fee shall be required.
C. Extension. The applicant may request from the community development director up to a two-year
extension, providing that the application and the reason for extension is received 30 days prior to the
date of expiration of the development order.To extend the permit,the Community Development
Director must consider and then make written affirmative findings of the following standards:
1. Whether the proposal remains consistent with applicable provisions of the City's Comprehensive
Plan and Land Development Code,including a consideration of any change to the future land use
map designation for adjacent properties since the original approval of the development order.
2. Whether the proposal remains consistent with applicable provisions of the City's adopted Land
Development Code, including a consideration of any change to applications of setbacks, buffers,
height requirements.
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3. Whether the proposal remains compatible with existing development on adjacent properties,
including a consideration of any new development on adjacent properties since the original
approval of the development order.
10.7.0. Historic ever-lay district.
10.7.1 Generally.
A. Applicability. All property within the historic everlay district as identified on the adopted future land
use map shall be subject to the requirements of the Longwood Development Code the him-district
Eerie-beak.
B. Procedure.
(1) All new construction,additions,alterations,or demolitions in the historic district shall be
department.
(2) Any applicant or substantially affected person may appeal a final decision of the community
services D I pment department directly to the city commission by filing a notice of appeal with
the department within 15 working days of the decision.
(3) In the event of a variance or special exception request to any of the regulations defined in the
Longwood Historic District Code Book for either contributing or supporting structures,the city
commission shall hold a hearing on the matter pursuant to the procedures in section 10.13.0 of
this article.All special exceptions for historic district properties shall require a mailing notice to
all property owners in the historic district.
{1) The application for demolition of any contributing structure in the historic district shall be
considered by the city commission at a public hearing and comply with the standards for
demolition of contributing structures as they appear in the historic district code book.
(5) All records concerning the historic district shall be maintained permanently by city staff.
C. Demolition of Contributing Structures.
1. Demolition for the primary purpose of cleaning the land or alleviating the burden of maintenance is not
an option. In the absence of a well-defined redevelopment plan for a property,the only reason for the
demolition of a designated on contributing structure is the protection of the public from an imminent
threat to health and/or safety.
2. Any applicant/owner who wants to demolish a building must show that the demolition is warranted.
The applicant/owner must show that they have explored alternatives to demolition including
renovation,stabilization or relocation.The approval of demolition must be finalized before a building
permit for demolition will be issued.
3. In reviewing applications for demolition of a contributing structure,the city may be guided in its
decision by the following criteria,to be provided by the applicant:
(a) Whether the applicant has made a good-faith effort to pursue alternatives to demolition.
(b) Whether the loss of the subject property would deteriorate the quality and continuity of the site,
district or surrounding neighborhood.
(c) Whether the applicant/owner will be denied a reasonable return on their investment.
(d) If the property is on the National Register of Historic Places or is recognized as a state or local
landmark.
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(e) Whether there is an economic hardship for the owner/applicant. Based on a thorough analysis of
the financial, economic,and engineering information described below,the City Commission may
determine that there is an undue economic hardship if the following criteria are met:
(i) No economically viable use of the property will exist unless the demolition is approved.
Inability to put the property to its most profitable use does not constitute an undue
economic hardship.
(ii) The hardship is peculiar to the building or property in question and is not common to
other properties.
(iii) The hardship is not self-imposed, caused by action or inaction of the owner,applicant,
or some other agent.
(iv) The owner has attempted and exhausted all other feasible alternatives which would
eliminate the hardship,such as offering the resource for sale or moving it elsewhere
within the historic district.
(f) In reviewing applications for demolition of a contributing structure,the city may be guided, but is
not bound, in its decision by the following information,to be provided by the applicant:
(i) An estimate of the cost of the proposed demolition or removal and an estimate of any
additional cost that would be incurred to comply with recommendations of the city.
(ii) A report from a licensed engineer or architect with experience in rehabilitation as to the
structural soundness of the structure and its suitability for rehabilitation.
(iii) Estimated market value of the property both in its current condition and after
completion of the proposed demolition or removal.
(iv) An estimate from an architect,developer, real estate consultant, appraiser or other real
estate professional experienced in rehabilitation or reuse of the existing structure on
the property.
(v) Amount paid for the property,the date of purchase and the party from whom
purchased, including a description of the relationship, if any, between the owner of
record or applicant and the person from whom the property was purchased and any
terms of financing between the seller and buyer.
(vi) If the property is income-producing,the annual gross income from the property for the
previous two years;and the depreciation deduction and annual cash flow before and
after debt service, if any,during the same period.
(vii) Remaining balance on the mortgage or other fi nuancing secured by the property and
annual debt service, if any,for the previous two years.
(viii) All appraisals obtained within the previous two years by the owner or applicant in
connection with the purchase,financing or ownership of the property.
(ix) Any listing of the property for sale or rent, price asked and offers received, if any,within
the previous two years.
(x) Assessed value of the property according to the two most recent assessments.
(xi) Real estate taxes for the previous two years.
(xii) Form of ownership or operation of the property,whether sole proprietorship,for-profit
or non-profit corporation, limited partnership, Joint venture,etc.
(xiii) Pictures of the building and land from the front street showing as much of the land and
building as possible
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(xiv) Pictures of all exterior elevations from rooftop to ground and interior rooms.
(xv) A statement of all special features and materials used inside and outside.
5. The application is submitted to the Community Development Department.The Department reviews all
documentation for completeness and prepares the proper documents with findings to be presented to
the City Commission.
6. The application,with the findings and recommendations of the Community Development Director,
shall be presented to the City Commission in accordance with the city's administrative procedures and
required advertising.The City Commission will have up to 270 calendar days to consider and render
their final decision.The City Commission may postpone rendering a final decision if, in the sole
discretion of the City Commission,the postponement is in the best interest to save the structure or
building.
7. Demolition penalty. If the owner of a historic building or structure abates or demolishes the building or
structure(in whole or part)without first obtaining the permits through following the procedures
detailed herein,the owner shall pay a fine of$250.00 per square foot of the affected area.
10.7.2. Hearing by city commission. In the event of an appeal, a request to demolish or move a contributing
structure,or a variance or special exception request for a property within the Historic District to the requirements
of the historic district code book,the city commission shall hold a hearing in accordance with the procedures set
forth in section 10.13.0 of this article.
intent of the Code. If a waiver is determined by the director not to be minor, it may be pursued by the applicant as
10.7.3. Notice.
A. Hearing by city commission. Notice requirements for special exceptions and variances shall be as
prescribed in their respective sections.A request to demolish or move a contributing structure shall
require mailing of notices to all property owners in the historic district, newspaper advertisement, and
site posting in accord with section 10.0.6.
10.8.0. Small-scale future land use map amendment.
10.8.1. Generally.
A. Amendments authorized.The future land use map may from time to time be amended pursuant to the
procedures set forth below.
B. Initiation of proposals. An application for a small-scale future land use map amendment may only be
proposed by the city commission,department or the owner of the subject property or their authorized
agent.Applications shall be filed with the department.
C. Submittals. An application for a small-scale future land use map amendment shall be on the form
provided by the department.At a minimum,the following information shall be provided:
1. If the application is filed by an individual, a statement of the applicant's interest in the property
and, if joint and several ownership, a written consent to the application by all owners of record.
All signatures of the owner(s)on the application and/or on the written consent to the application
shall be notarized.
2. A current sketch of description by a surveyor registered to practice in the State of Florida.
3. A narrative statement of the reasons for requesting the small-scale future land use map
amendment and the manner in which the proposed amendment maintains the internal
consistency of the City of Longwood Comprehensive Plan.
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10.8.2. Procedure.
A. Preapplication conference. Prior to filing for a small-scale future land use map amendment,the
applicant shall meet with the department to discuss the review process and to be informed of which
staff members to confer with about the application. No person may rely upon any comment
concerning a proposal,or any expression of any nature about the proposal made by any participant at
the preapplication conference as a representation or implication that the proposal will be ultimately
approved or rejected in any form.
B. Review by department.
1. The department shall review the application to determine if all required information has been
submitted. If additional information is needed,the department shall notify the applicant of the
deficiencies within five working days of receipt of the application.
2. Upon receipt of a complete application,the department shall place the matter on the agenda of
the next available LPA meeting, allowing for required notice and the preparation of the report as
set forth below.
3. Within 15 working days after receipt of a complete application,the department shall issue a
written report setting forth findings and conclusions with regard to whether the proposed
amendment should be approved.This report shall be mailed to the applicant immediately upon
its completion.
10.8.3. Review by LPA.
A. Public hearing. A hearing shall be held by the LPA to consider a proposal for a small-scale future land
use map amendment pursuant to the procedures in section 10.13.0 of this article.
B. LPA report.
1. The LPA shall make recommendations to the city commission which shall address:
a. The need and justification for the change;and
b. The relationship of the proposed amendment to the City of Longwood Comprehensive
Plan,and whether the amendment preserves the internal consistency of the
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The recommendation of the LPA shall be advisory only and shall not be construed to be binding
upon the city commission.
10.8.4.Action by city commission.The city commission shall conduct a first reading of the ordinance for the
small-scale future land use map amendment, and then schedule a hearing to consider the proposal pursuant to the
procedures in section 10.13.0 of this article.
10.8.5. Further requests after withdrawal or denial.When any request for a small scale comprehensive plan
amendment related to specific property or properties is withdrawn by the applicant after the initial public hearing
or is denied by the City Commission, no other petition for a small scale comprehensive plan amendment on the
same property shall be considered within one(1)year from the date of such withdrawal or denial.The City
Commission, upon a unanimous vote, may permit the resubmittal of a withdrawn application within the one(1)
year period.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1, 9-27-2010)
10.8.5. Notice.
A. Hearing by LPA. The site shall be posted and mailed notice of the LPA meeting shall be given in accord
with section 10.0.6 of this article.
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B. Hearing by city commission. Notice shall be given in accord with the requirements of F.S. § 163.3187,
for small-scale future land use map amendments. In addition,whether required by statute or not,the
site shall be posted in accord with section 10.0.6 of this article.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1, 9-27-2010;Ord. No. 16-2107,§ 1, 2-6-2017)
10.9.0. Variances.
10.9.1. Generally. Applications for variances, as provided for in article IX of this Code,shall be reviewed
pursuant to the procedures set forth below.
(Ord. No. 10-1929,§ 1,9-27-2010)
10.9.2. Procedure.
A. Application. An application for a variance shall be filed with the department on forms provided by the
department.
B. Review by department.
1. The department shall review the application to determine if all required information has been
submitted. If additional information is needed,the department shall notify the applicant of the
deficiencies within five working days of receipt of the application.
2. Upon receipt of a complete application,the department shall place the matter on the agenda of
the next available board of adjustment meeting allowing for required notice and the preparation
of the report as set forth below.
3. Within 15 working days after receipt of a complete application,the department shall issue a
written report setting forth findings and conclusions with regard to whether the proposed
variance should be approved.This report shall be mailed to the applicant immediately upon its
completion.
C. Notice. The site shall be posted and mailed notice of the board of adjustment meeting shall be given in
accord with section 10.0.6 of this article.
D. Hearing by board of adjustment. A hearing shall be held by the board of adjustment on applications for
variances pursuant to the procedures in section 10.13.0 of this article.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1, 3-7-2011)
10.10.0. Vacations.
10.10.1. Generally.
A. The procedures and standards in this part shall be followed where any application is made to the city
for vacation of any plat, right-of-way, or easement.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of this part,the applicable provisions of state law,such as F.S.ch. 177,
for the vacation of plats,shall be followed in all respects.
(Ord. No.05-1746, § 17(10.6.1),4-4-2005;Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010)
10.10.2.Submittals. An application for a vacation pursuant to this part shall include the following:
A. A recent boundary survey showing the area to be abandoned and adjacent parcels.
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B. A legal description of the area to be abandoned including the tax parcel identification number.
C. Letters of approval or opposition from the adjacent property owners of record if applicable.
D. Letters of approval or opposition from the affected utility companies and adjacent governments as may
be applicable.
E. Other appropriate information as may be defined in the application package.
F. A statement of the reason for the request.
G. An applicant shall be an adjacent property owner(s)of record,or the owner(s)of the plat or right-of-
way to be vacated.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 19-2156, § 1,9-16-2019)
10.10.3. Procedure.
A. An application with required submittals shall be submitted to the department with required application
fee.
B. The application and any required submittals shall be reviewed for completeness by the department. If
incomplete,the department shall,within five working days of receipt of the application, inform the
applicant of what additional information is needed.
C. Within 15 working days after receipt of a complete application,the department shall issue a written
report setting forth findings and conclusions on whether the proposal meets the applicable
requirements of this Development Code and/or state law.This report shall be mailed to the applicant
immediately upon its completion.
D. The city commission shall hold a hearing on the matter pursuant to the procedures in section 10.13.0
of this article.
E. The site shall be posted and mailed notice of the city commission meeting shall be given in accord with
section 10.0.6 of this article.
F. Pursuant to F.S.ch. 177,a decision vacating a plat shall be provided to Seminole County.
(Ord. No.05-1746, § 17(10.6.3),4-4-2005;Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, §1,3-7-2011)
10.10.4. Criteria.The decision whether to grant or deny an application for vacation shall be based on the
following criteria:
A. Consistency with all applicable requirements of state law and with the City of Longwood
Comprehensive Plan.
B. The effects, if any,on any planned or programmed expenditures of any public agency.
C. The effect on adjacent and nearby properties and existing land uses,including access and traffic
patterns.
D. The effect on future development patterns in the area, including access and traffic patterns.
E. In the case of easements,that all grantees of the easement have agreed to the vacation.
F. Other matters of concern applicable to the specific area involved.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010)
10.10.5. Effect of vacation. If the city commission approves the vacation,ownership of the vacated area
reverts to the adjacent property owners of record in equal proportions, as was dedicated.
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(Ord. No. 10-1929,§ 1,9-27-2010)
10.11.0. Land use policy decisions.
10.11.1. Generally.
A. Land use policy decisions defined. Land use policy decisions are those that have been declared by the
courts of Florida to be legislative in nature, rather than quasi-judicial.These include the following:
1. Amendments to the text of the Comprehensive Plan or this Development Code.
2. Amendments to the future land use map of the comprehensive plan,except small scale future
land use map amendments provided for in section 10.8.0 of this article.
3. Amendments to the Zoning Map
B. Applicability.The procedures in this section shall be followed for the making of all land use policy
decisions as defined above.
C. State law controlling. This section supplements the mandatory requirements of state law which must
be adhered to in all respects.
1. For amendments to the text of the Comprehensive Plan, or for amendments to the land use ptaa
map which do not qualify as small-scale future land use map amendments,the procedures in F.S.
ch. 163 shall be followed,as applicable.
2. For amendments to the text of this Development Code,the procedures in F.S. § 166.041 shall be
followed,as applicable.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 14-2025, § 1, 5-5-2014)
10.11.2. Procedure.
A. Application. The city manager,the Community Development department or the city commission,or the
property owner of the property that is subject to the change or an authorized agent said property
owner may initiate a proposal for a land use policy decision.
B. Submittals. An application for a land use policy decision shall be on the form provided by the
Community Development Department.At a minimum,the following information shall be provided:
1. If the application is filed by an individual,a statement of the applicant's interest in the property
and, if ioint and several ownership,a written consent to the application by all owners of record.
All signatures of the owner(s) on the application and/or on the written consent to the application
shall be notarized.
2. A current sketch of description by a surveyor registered to practice in the State of Florida.
3. A narrative statement of the reasons for requesting the land use policy decision and the manner
in which the proposed amendment maintains the internal consistency of the City of Longwood
Comprehensive Plan.
C. Preapplication conference. Prior to filing for a land use policy decision,the applicant shall meet with
the department to discuss the review process and to be informed of which staff members to confer
with about the application. No person may rely upon any comment concerning a proposal, or any
expression of any nature about the proposal made by any participant at the preapplication conference
as a representation or implication that the proposal will be ultimately approved or rejected in any
form.
D. Review by department.
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1. The department shall review the application to determine if all required information has been
submitted. If additional information is needed,the department shall notify the applicant of the
deficiencies within five working days of receipt of the application.
2. Upon receipt of a complete application,the department shall place the matter on the agenda of
the next available LPA meeting, allowing for required notice and the preparation of the report as
set forth below.
3. Within 15 working days after receipt of a complete application,the department shall issue a
written report setting forth findings and conclusions with regard to whether the proposed
amendment should be approved.This report shall be mailed to the applicant immediately upon
its completion.
&E. Referral to LPA.The department shall refer all land use policy matters to the LPA for review.The
department shall set the application for hearing before the LPA at its first available meeting.
a:F. Justification for land use policy. All hearings held by the city commission pursuant to the requirements
of state law shall be in accord with the procedures in section 10.13.0 of this article.Amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan shall be transmitted for review pursuant to the procedures in F.S. ch. 163.
€G. Recommendation of LPA.The LPA shall hold a hearing on each land use policy matter pursuant to the
procedures in section 10.13.0 of this article.The LPA shall thereafter submit to the city commission a
recommendation which:
1. Identifies any provisions of this Development Code,Comprehensive Plan,or other law relating to
the proposed change and describes how the proposal relates to them.
2. States factual and policy considerations pertaining to the recommendation.
3. In the case of proposed amendments to this Code, includes the written comments, if any,
received from the LPA.
D. Hearings by city commission. All hearings held by the city commission pursuant to the requirements of
state law shall be in accord with the procedures in section 10.13.0 of this article.Amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan shall be transmitted for review pursuant to the procedures in F.S.ch. 163.
E. Justification for land use policy decisions. In formulating a recommendation or decision on a land use
policy decision,the City Commission shall consider and shall evaluate the proposed amendment in
relation to the following pertinent factors
1) The request is consistent with all of the following criteria:
ll The proposed change will result in an isolated land use district that is unrelated or
incompatible with adjacent or nearby districts and is inconsistent with the defined
intent of said districts.
(b) The proposal does not violate goals, objectives,and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
(c) The proposal is in the public's best interest and does not solely benefit the property
owner or applicant.
(d) Where an increased development potential is proposed,that the realistic highest
potential use would not create an adverse impact upon public facilities such as schools
and streets
2) The request is consistent with one or more of the following criteria:
ll That there exists an error or ambiguity which must be corrected.
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(b) That there exists changed or changing conditions which make approval of the request
appropriate.
(c) That the request would allow a property or properties to function in a manner that is
more consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
F. Further requests after withdrawal or denial. When any request for a land use policy decision related to
specific property or properties is withdrawn by the applicant after the initial public hearing or is denied
by the City Commission, no other petition for a land use policy on the same property shall be
considered within one(1)year from the date of such withdrawal or denial.The City Commission, upon
a unanimous vote, may permit the resubmittal of a withdrawn application within the one(1)year
period.
10.11.3. Notice. Notice shall be provided as required by state law for the particular decision, and by posting
the site,where appropriate,in accord with section 10.0.6 of this article.
10.12.0. Appeals.
10.12.1.Appeals from decisions of the department. An applicant or any substantially affected person,as
defined herein, may appeal any final decision of the department to the city commission by filing a notice of appeal
with the department within 15 working days of the decision.The appeal shall be scheduled on the next available
meeting of the city commission. No special notice for the city commission hearing shall be required.
10.12.2.Appeals from decisions of the board of adjustment. An applicant,any substantially affected person,
as defined herein,or the city manager, may appeal any final decision of the board of adjustment, by filing a notice
of appeal with the department within 15 calendar days of the decision. In the event the board of adjustment
approves any variance application for which staff has recommended denial, it shall be automatically appealed to
the city commission.The appeal shall be scheduled on the next available meeting of the city commission. Notice of
the city commission meeting shall be provided in the same manner as was provided for the decision appealed
from.The decision of the city commission shall constitute final action for the city and may,thereafter, be appealed
to circuit court in accordance with Florida law.
10.12.3. Notice of appeal. A notice of appeal shall contain:
A. A statement of the decision to be reviewed, and the date of the decision.
B. A statement of the interest of the person seeking review.
C. The specific error alleged as the grounds of the appeal.
10.12.4.Appellate hearing. When a decision is appealed to the board of adjustment or city commission,the
hearing shall be conducted as set forth in section 10.13.0 of this article.The city commission or board of
adjustment,as the case may be,shall make its own determination on the merits,and shall not be limited to review
of the record below.
10.12.5.Stay of proceedings. An appeal shall stay all administrative proceedings in furtherance of the action
appealed until such time as a final determination has been made by the board of adjustment on the appeal,
provided that no action shall be taken by the applicant or the administrative official during such time which would
change the status of the matter being appealed.
10.13.0. Hearings.
10.13.1. Generally. Under the law of Florida, a hearing on a land use matter may be legislative or quasi-
judicial. If the hearing is for the purpose of establishing land use policy that will have general applicability,the
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hearing is legislative and must be conducted in accordance with procedures applicable to such hearings. If the
purpose of the hearing is to apply general standards to a specific land use proposal,then the hearing is quasi-
judicial and must be conducted in accordance with procedures applicable to such hearings.Set forth below are the
procedures to be followed for each type of hearing when such a hearing is to be held by the LPA, board of
adjustment, or the city commission.
10.13.2. Legislative hearings.
A. Conduct of hearing.
1. The matter shall be introduced.
2. The department shall present its analysis and any recommendation by an advisory board that
may have previously heard the matter,and any reports or recommendations received by other
agencies.
3. Interested parties shall be allowed to submit written recommendations and comments before or
during the hearing and shall be given a reasonable opportunity to make oral statements in favor
of or in opposition to the proposal.
B. Decision.The decision shall take the form of a recommendation, resolution,ordinance or other form as
appropriate to the proceedings.
10.13.3. Quasi-judicial hearings.
A. Parties. The parties to a quasi-judicial hearing shall be the following:
1. The applicant.
2. The City of Longwood.
3. Any person or entity who received mailed notice of the proceedings and notifies the department
at least three days prior to the hearing that they intend to participate in the hearing as a party.
4. Any person or entity qualifying as a substantially affected party, as defined herein.Such person
or entity shall give notice to the department of their intent to participate as a substantially
affected party.The notice shall be provided to the department at least three days prior to the
hearing,and shall set forth the basis for the assertion that the person or entity is substantially
affected.
B. Rights of parties. All parties to a quasi-judicial proceeding shall have the following rights:
1. Present a case or defense by oral and documentary evidence.
2. Submit rebuttal evidence and conduct such cross examination as may be required for a full and
true disclosure of the facts.
3. Submit proposed findings and conclusions and supporting reasons therefor.
4. Make offers of compromise or proposals of adjustment.
5. To present the case in person, or be accompanied, represented and advised by counsel.
6. Be promptly notified of any action taken on the matter.
C. Procedures for hearings. Quasi-judicial hearings shall be conducted according to the procedures
adopted in Resolution 01-1023,or as maybe amended from time to time.
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10.14.0. Plats.2
10.14.1. Purpose.This section regulates the subdivision or resubdivision of land in order to protect and
promote the health,safety,and general welfare of the citizens of Longwood.The regulations are intended to
assure the harmonious,orderly,and progressive development of land by providing for proper legal description,
identification, monumentation, and recording of real estate boundaries;the safe,convenient,and efficient
circulation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;the provision of suitable drained and readily accessible building
sites;the provision of necessary public improvements and services;and the conservation and protection of the
physical, natural and economic resources of the city.
10.14.2. General requirements.
A. Any division of land (plat or replat) into four or more lots or parcels shall be subject to all requirements
of this section.
B. A preliminary plat shall be required.A preliminary plat graphically depicts the proposed development
or the location of individual lots. Information required on or along with the preliminary plat is
described in section 10.14.4.
C. A plan for proposed public improvements shall be submitted with the preliminary plat.A development
order shall not be approved until the plan for public improvements is found to comply with all
requirements of this Code and city standards for construction and installation of public facilities and
improvements. Contents of the public improvements plan are specified in section 10.14.5(21).
D. A final plat shall be submitted to the community development department within one year of approval
of the preliminary plat and shall be reviewed for compliance with the approved preliminary plat.
E. A final plat shall not be approved until there is a finding that the final plat is in full compliance with the
approved preliminary plat and public improvements plan. Prior to city commission approval,the
subdivision improvements required by these regulations and shown in the public improvements plan
shall have been installed in accordance with the standards and specifications of the Code and the
approval of appropriate officials and agencies has been certified to the city or a surety bond.Should
the applicant wish to defer some public improvements until after final plat approval,the applicant may
choose to place in escrow with the city or submit an irrevocable letter of credit in favor of and
acceptable to the city. Either method shall be in the amount of 120 percent of the remaining contract
cost of the improvements specified in the public improvements plan.The remaining contract cost
estimate shall be based on either an estimate prepared by the developer's engineer or bids by two
licensed contractors for the completion of all required public improvements and verified by city staff.
Information required on the final plat is specified and described in section 10.14.6.
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 may be
issued prior to the final plat recording.
2Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1, adopted March 7, 2011, repealed § 10.14.0 and renumbered §§ 10.15.0-
10.15.6 as§§ 10.14.0-10.14.6 as set out herein.The former§ 10.14.0 pertained to development activity
during the appeals process and derived from Ord. No.02-1599, adopted May 6, 2002 and Ord. No. 10-1929,
§ 1,adopted Sept. 27, 2010.The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions for
reference purposes.
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G. Historic District. Lots that are improved with a contributing structure shall not be eligible for a lot split,
subdivision,or re-plat unless the contributing structure is maintained and the structure and lot remains
in compliance with the Longwood Development Code.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1, 3-7-2011;Ord. No. 13-2002, § 1,3-18-2013;Ord. No. 13-
2016, § 1, 11-18-2013;Ord. No. 14-2049, § 1,4-20-2015; Ord. No 15-2065, § 1,8-17-2015;Ord. No. 18-2136, §§
1, 3,6-18-2018;Ord. No. 19-2151, § 1,3-4-2019;Ord. No. 19-2156, § 1,9-16-2019)
10.14.3. Lot splits and replats.
A. Where a parcel of land is being divided into two or three separate lots or parcels, plat approval
according to the requirements of this section shall not be required, if one of the following conditions is
met.
1. The division of land consists solely of the conveyance of land or granting of easements or rights-
of-way to a governmental or public agency.
2. The division is limited to lots, blocks, parcels,tracts, or other portions thereof,with minimum lot
areas and dimensions in accordance with article Ill of the Longwood Development Code. Every
parcel created by the proposed division shall have dedicated access to a public road or street,or
to a private road or street which shall be developed to city standards for a public road. Divisions
of this type shall be cumulative and a second split shall not be permitted without a plat according
to the requirements of this section.
3. The division is a replat of existing lots and is solely for the purpose of refacing a lot or lot line
adjustments without an increase in the number of lots or units otherwise allowed.
B. For lot divisions subject to approval under this section,the following minimum information shall be
submitted to the city.
1. A certified boundary survey by a registered land surveyor licensed to practice in the state of the
property proposed to be split or readjusted and a separate land surveyor prepared and certified
instrument with metes and bounds descriptions showing the proposed lots to be created by the
lot split or lot adjustment and existing and proposed easement locations.
2. Fully executed instruments pertaining to required deeds, rights-of-way,easements,joinders and
consents of mortgagees, declaration of covenants and restrictions, and reservations.
3. Establishment of an escrow account for all construction and maintenance of improvements
required by the city.
4. A title opinion of an attorney at law licensed by the State of Florida or a property information
report by an abstractor or a title company certified to the city,along with referenced documents,
showing that record title to the land as described and shown on the plat is in the name of the
person, persons,corporation,or entity executing the dedication.The title opinion or property
information report shall also show all mortgages, easements,and other encumbrances not
satisfied or released of record nor otherwise terminated by law.
C. For existing duplexes or townhomes that share a common wall,the property may be split into separate
ownership along this common wall without regard to setbacks.
(Ord. No.06-1800, §9,8-7-2006;Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,3-7-2011;Ord. No. 13-
2016, § 1, 11-18-2013;Ord. No. 14-2049, § 1,4-20-2015;Ord. No. 19-2151, § 1,3-4-2019)
10.14.4. Requirements for preliminary plats.
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A. The preliminary plat shall be drawn at a reasonable scale(preferably one inch to 100 feet) and shall
show the following:
1. Legal description, boundary survey,tract dimensions, lot and block designations, location and
description of existing and proposed permanent reference monuments.
2. Vicinity map.Showing relationship between area proposed for development and surrounding
streets and public facilities,shall be at a scale of not less than one inch equals 2,000 feet.
3. Existing streets.The name, location,and right-of-way width of all existing streets which abut the
proposed subdivision,and existing easements on the property and location of all existing
driveways and meeting openings in the vicinity.
4. Location, names and width of existing and proposed streets and rights-of-way, accesses to the
parcel, easements, building lines, alleys, signage, parks, and other open public spaces and similar
facts regarding adjacent property.The width and location of any rights-of-way,streets,
easements or other public ways or places shown upon the future land use map within the area to
be subdivided and any proposed vacations of such streets, easements, public ways or places.
5. Development specifications of the tract including, but not limited to:
a. Area of the tract.
b. Proposed number of lots and dwelling units.
c. Amount and location of all land to be dedicated or reserved for all public and private uses,
including rights-of-way,easements, etc.
d. Amount of area devoted to all existing and proposed land uses, including schools,open
space, churches, residential and commercial, as well as the location thereof.
e. All existing and proposed property lines with approximate dimensions.
6. Soils.
a. Soil classification map drawn on the face of the plan for comparison with proposed
development activities. Indicate soil classifications on the plat as identified by the United
States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service in the"Seminole County Soil
Survey"and "Soil Survey Supplement."An applicant may challenge this designation by
securing competent expert evaluation, at the applicant's own expense,demonstrating that
the identified soils are not classified correctly. If said determination is concurred by the city
engineer,the soils shall be correctly identified for the purpose of this chapter.
b. Soil analysis by a qualified soil engineer shall be furnished, upon request of the city
engineer,for submittal with preliminary plat.
7. A recent topographic survey of existing conditions based on United States Coast and Geodetic
Survey, Mean Sea Level (MSL) Datum, National Oceanographic Survey contoured to an interval of
one foot.The survey shall include the proposed plat area plus adjacent lands within a minimum
of 100 feet of the boundaries thereof.
8. Other natural features. Including lakes,wetlands,watercourses, and other pertinent features.
Tree cover will be compared with road locations, but no submittals will be necessary at this
stage.Seminole County wetlands maps or aerial photography interpretation may be utilized for
wetlands delineation.
9. Limits of floodplain. Indicate flood elevation,drawn on the face of the plan,for 100-year flood as
established by the United States Geological Survey Map series entitled, "Map of Flood Prone
Areas,"or the "Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM)."An applicant may challenge this designation
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by securing competent expert evaluation,at the applicant's own expense,demonstrating that the
property does not fall within the designated flood delineation. If said expert determines that the
property in question is not within a flood-prone area, and said determination is concurred by the
Seminole County Engineer or his designee,said property shall be designated as nonflood-prone
for the purpose of this chapter.
10. Utilities. Proposed source of water and sewer.The location of any underground or overhead
utilities,culverts and drains on the property to be subdivided,and within 200 feet of the
proposed plat boundary.
11. The boundaries of proposed utility easements over or under private property.Such easements
shall provide satisfactory access to an existing public right-of-way or other public open space for
maintenance or other activities by utility companies. Drainage easements shall also be shown.
12. Reviews and submission of letter verifying availability of service by public utility companies and
agencies that would be involved or would have an interest in utility installations as part of the
development of a particular subdivision.
13. Proposed property lines of the subdivision prepared by a registered land surveyor in accordance
with F.S. ch. 177.A registered professional civil engineer,architect,or landscape architect
licensed to practice in the state may assist in the preparation of the site plan.
14. Proposed subdivision name and any previous or former subdivision name, north arrow,scale,
date,section,township and range, and the county property appraiser's parcel number(s).
15. Name and address of the owner and individuals responsible for preparation of the drawings.
Where a corporation or company is the owner of the subject subdivision,the name and address
of the president and secretary of the corporation shall be shown.
16. Name and address of any lien holder for the property.
17. Existing land use of the parcel or tract and all adjacent property, based on the designations in the
Longwood Comprehensive Plan or other jurisdiction,as may be applicable.
18. Location of all natural resources on and impacting the site including the location of all protected
trees, by species,diameter and approximate height.
19. Sufficient data and graphics to enable the city engineer to evaluate the proposed stormwater
management facilities,including existing and proposed major drainage patterns,drainage
courses,and easements,and appropriate calculations.
20. The following additional information shall be provided for land in floodprone areas.
a. Plan of the channel showing the location of existing structures therein,obstructions and
other typical areas, along with representative cross-sections of these areas.
b. Typical cross-section of the existing and proposed channel.
c. One-hundred-year storm (24 hours duration) hydrographs and/or flood routing calculation
and backwater curve profiles of the proposed waterway unless the use of a lesser
recurrence intervals approved by all appropriate permitting agencies.
d. Engineering evaluation of all potential increase in flood hazards to lands upstream or
downstream and facilities thereon and provisions for eliminating at no public cost, all
adverse effects due to this increase on said lands and facilities.
e. Minimum finished floor elevation which shall be set at or above the maximum water
surface elevation determined from a map of floodprone areas prepared by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)or based on more accurate or better information
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provided by a professional engineer licensed in the state(see the Manual of Standards for
City streets,stormwater systems,and subdivisions, Chapter 7, Section 3,for finished floor
elevation requirements).
21. Location of the nearest available public water supply,sewage collection system, and the
proposed tie-in points,fire flow calculations, and including the name and address of the utility
provider.
22. Any legal documents necessary to the control of the ownership and maintenance of such
common areas as designated open space or signs. Legal documents shall be provided for all off-
site drainage rights-of-way and easements.
23. Demonstration and documentation that all liens and assessments that encumber the property to
be platted have been satisfied.
24. Any other information required on the application or as determined to be necessary at a
preapplication conference.
25. Color elevations are required, except for single-family residential projects.
26. The public improvements plan shall detail all construction for which the developer will be
responsible for constructing prior to final plat approval and include the following information:
a. A cover sheet including a vicinity sketch and benchmark based on MSL datum.
b. A master drainage plan drawn to a minimum scale of one inch equals 100 feet showing the
complete drainage system. For drainage plans that will not fit on one 24-inch by 36-inch
sheet,a scale of one inch equals 200 feet may be allowed.
c. Soils map, location depth,type and results of subsurface borings.
d. Paving and drainage plans and profiles showing existing and proposed elevations and
grades of all public and private paved and open areas, including size, location, and type of
drainage facilities and proposed first floor finished elevations of all structures.
e. Water distribution and wastewater collection plans and proposed profiles.
f. Construction details showing compliance with the construction standards.
g. Special profile sheets showing special or unique situations,such as intersections or
waterways.
h. Plans showing existing and proposed improvements to waterways, streams, channels or
ditches, bridges, culverts, bulkheads, retaining walls,and any other similar proposed
structure.
i. Street lighting, landscaping within public rights-of-way, parks,fire lanes, recreational areas
and parking areas.
j. Written specifications meeting,or exceeding,all applicable design minimum standards.
k. The location of all parking spaces and off-street loading facilities.
I. Copies of all permits issued by agencies exercising jurisdiction over proposed drainage
improvements and areas containing natural resources.
m. Name and seal of the registered professional civil engineer, architect, or landscape
architect licensed to practice in the state who was responsible for the preparation of the
public improvements plans.
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B. Preapplication conference. Prior to filing for preliminary plat review,the applicant shall meet with the
department to discuss the development review process and to be informed of which staff members to
confer with about the application. No person may rely upon any comment concerning a proposed
preliminary plat,or any expression of any nature about the proposal made by any participant at the
preapplication conference as a representation or implication that the proposal will be ultimately
approved or rejected in any form.
C. Citizen awareness and participation plan meeting. Preliminary plats for new residential subdivisions are
subject to the requirements of section 10.0.8 of this LDC related to the citizen awareness and
participation plan (CAPP).Other plats may be subject to the citizen awareness and participation plan
(CAPP) requirements as determined by the community development director based on projected
development impact.
D. Completeness review.The department shall review an application for preliminary plat approval to
determine whether all necessary information has been provided.Within five working days of the
receipt of an application,the department shall inform the applicant if additional information is needed
to comply with submittal requirements. If the property has any outstanding Code violations,the
community development director, based upon a review of the impacts of the violation and the
applicant's efforts to correct the violation, may choose not to review the preliminary plat application
until the violations have been cleared.
E. Development review committee(DRC) meeting.A development review committee meeting is required
for residential subdivisions.Other plats may require a DRC meeting as determined by the community
development director based on projected development impact. In considering whether to approve an
application for a preliminary plat,the development review committee will consider the evidence
presented by the applicant and its consistency with the Longwood Development Code,the
Comprehensive Plan and any and all applicable legal documents.The development review committee
shall recommend approval, recommend approval with conditions,or recommend denial to the
community development director.
F. For preliminary plats that do not require formal review,the community development director will
consider the recommendation of the development review committee before rendering a final decision
approving,approving with conditions, or denying the preliminary plat. For preliminary plats that
require formal review,the community development director will recommend approval,approval with
conditions, or denial of the application to the city commission prior to the formal review hearing.
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.B.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.
2. If a request for formal review has been filed by a city commissioner,the department shall place
the preliminary plat on the agenda of the next available city commission meeting following the
recommendation of the community development director and allowing for required notice.The
department shall prepare a report on whether the application complies with the Comprehensive
Plan and the provisions of this Land Development Code,and this report shall be made available
as part of the meeting agenda.
a. The city commission shall hold a hearing on the matter pursuant to the procedures set
forth in section 10.13.0 of this article.The city commission shall determine whether the
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proposed preliminary plat complies with all applicable section provisions and approve,
approve with conditions,or deny the preliminary plat.
H. Amended application.Amendment of a petition by the applicant may be permitted at any time prior
the department or city commission's final decision, provided that no such amendment shall be
substantially or fundamentally inconsistent,as determined by the community development director,
with the description given in the CAPP process unless the changes to the plan are a direct result of
comments received at the CAPP meeting.
I. Time limit on approval.A final subdivision plat or plats shall be submitted within two years after
preliminary plat approval or the preliminary plat approval shall lapse.Where there have not been
substantial changes to the Land Development Code and/or the city's Comprehensive Plan as it pertain
to the development of the subject lands, up to a one-year extension to the two-year limit may be
considered by community development director, upon written request by the applicant 30 days prior
to the expiration date,showing cause for such an extension.
(Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,3-7-2011;Ord. No. 13-2002, § 1, 3-18-2013;Ord. No. 15-
2065, § 1,8-17-2015;Ord. No. 18-2136, §3, 6-18-2018;Ord. No. 19-2156, § 1,9-16-2019)
10.14.5. Requirements for final plats.
A. A final plat, prepared by a registered land surveyor in accordance with F.S. ch. 177, shall be submitted.
The number of copies of the final plat shall be specified by the city.A registered professional civil
engineer, registered architect or landscape architect licensed to practice in the state may provide
assistance in the preparation of final plats.
B. A final plat shall be drawn to a minimum scale of one inch equals 100 feet.The document shall contain
selected information required on preliminary plats plus sufficient data to reproduce on the ground the
location, bearing,and length of every curved or straight street line, lot line, boundary line, block line,
and true north point. Radii, arc distances and central angles,or radius chords and chord bearings,or
both,shall be indicated along with designation of radial lines and the direction of nonradial lines.
C. Every subdivision shall be given a name, approved by the county, by which it shall be legally known.
D. All lots shall be numbered progressively or, if in blocks, progressively numbered within each block.
Blocks shall be similarly numbered or lettered, except that those in numbered additions bearing the
same name may be numbered consecutively throughout several additions.
E. If the subdivision to be platted is a replat of all or part of a previously recorded subdivision,ties to
controlling lines appearing on the earlier plat sufficient to permit an overlay to be made shall be
shown. In the event of a replat,the word "replat"shall be a subtitle following the name of the
subdivision wherever it appears on the plat.All contiguous properties shall be identified by subdivision
title, plat book,and page.
(Ord. No.05-1746, §6(10.11.0),4-4-2005;Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,9-27-2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,3-7-2011;Ord.
No. 15-2065, § 1,8-17-2015)
Editor's notes)—Ord. No. 15-2065, § 1, adopted Aug. 17, 2015, repealed § 10.14.5 and renumbered the former§
10.14.6 as§ 10.14.5 as set out herein.The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions
for reference purposes.The former§ 10.14.5 pertained to requirements for site plan and public
improvements plans and derived from Ord. No. 10-1929, § 1,adopted Sept. 27, 2010;Ord. No. 11-1956, § 1,
adopted March 7, 2011;and Ord. No. 14-2049, § 1,adopted April 20, 2015.
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10.15.0 Site Alterations.
A. Applicability. A permit is required for all site alterations including;clearing,filling,excavating,grading,
altering the grade, paving,dredging, mining, drilling or otherwise significantly disturbing or altering the soil
of a site where construction is not proposed or planned.
B. Submittals. An application shall be filed on forms provided by the department.The following information
shall be required with all applications:
1. A boundary and topographic survey should be prepared for the subject property.Topography(spot
grades and contours)should extend beyond the property line at least 20-feet or as necessary to
adequately define onsite and offsite drainage patterns.
2. A tree survey is required to locate any specimen trees that could be impacted by the proposed
earthwork activities.
3. A grading plan should be developed by a professional engineer(signed and sealed)to illustrate the
proposed change in grades. Cross sections,or at least a typical section,should be included along with
an estimate of the proposed volume of excavating or filling in cubic yards.
4. Additional information, including but not limited to:tree protection details;temporary erosion control;
etc.
5. Any impacts within jurisdictional wetlands or special flood hazard areas(floodplains)would have to
address applicable sections of the City's land development code,including but not limited to LDC
Sections 4.2.0 and 4.5.0.
C. Completeness review. The department shall review an application for site development plan approval to
determine whether all necessary information has been provided.
D. Review. The city engineer shall review the application and provide a recommendation to the community
development director who will render a final decision approving,approving with conditions, or denying the
site alteration permit.
E. Protection of wetlands or natural areas. Silt fences and other erosion control best management practices
should be installed before commencing land disturbing activities and shall be maintained throughout the
duration of construction.Special emphasis should be given for any wetlands or natural areas,offsite
properties and road right-of-ways.Trees shall be protected to the greatest extent possible as required by
section 3.5.5.Tree Protection Standards.Tree removal permits will be required.
F. Landscaping. The property will need to be sodded to avoid erosion and runoff.
G. Inspection. City staff should be notified prior to commencing any land disturbing activities. City staff will
periodically inspect the work activities,with a specific focus on compliance with approved permits and to
observe the quality of imported fill material.Work carried out on site will be subject to a final inspection by
the city engineer prior to project completion.
(Ord. No. 16-2107,§ 1, 2-6-2017;Ord. No. 18-2136, §3, 6-18-2018)
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.4 Philadelphia,this style became highly favored and widespread unlike traditional rectangular forms.Ornamentation and texture ...4- .' .. I' during the 1880s and 1890s. Influenced by English Architect were an outward expression of the excesses of the Victorian Era.
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1 often with Italianate and/or Queen Anne inspiration • Height:One to two and one-half stories
3. Simpler details and basic,asymmetrical floor plans • Primary exterior material:horizontal wood siding;less common,
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�p According to Dr.Tom Paradise with Northern Arizona University, Old-world precedents of the previous century.The development were then translated and reproduced in smaller scales across the
` " "the terms'craftsman'and'bungalow'are often used interchangeably, of the Craftsman-Bungalow style was a direct reaction to the nation for the middle and working lass housing communities. •Iit/ilk
though there is a fundamental difference. 'Craftsman' refers industrial revolution era of the late 19th century American society; et
. generally to the Arts and Crafts movement and is considered an it was a movement away from the cookie-cutter,mass-produced The vernacular style of the bungalows illustrates many variants
�•. architectural or interior style,whereas'bungalow'isa particularform and machined style that the Victorian styles had come to represent. within its features,typically including:a one or one-and-a-half
of house or building.Thus,a bungalow can exhibit a Craftsman storied house with a low,gabled roof that has a front pitch of roof ~
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style,and many of them indeed did so."(1)According to the book The bungalow movement was more simple and honest in form, extended to shelter a large porch(incised porch);such examples are Li
._ - _ _ - The American Bungalow,1880-1930 by the author Clay Lancaster, both in geometry and materials. By the 1890s, California illustrated in the photos provided.These features of the Craftsman- eZ
_- ''i"- - _ "the term'bungalow'comes to us from the country of India,derived (specifically San Francisco and southern California)had became Bungalow style are still relevant in today's communities,and in •Fl
•' from the Bengali noun bangla,referring toalow house with galleries the epicenter for the Bungalow style,thus creating a popular some areas of the United States the style is undergoing a revival V
- (porches)all around it."(I)It was not until after the Philadelphia architectural movement that was shared throughout the rest with the creation of new urban neo-stylistic planned development 4.1
- Centennial celebrations of 1876 that the first contemporary of the United States and demonstrated through publications communities. •"'1
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this new style,a new architectural vernacular movement was credited to the Pasadena.California architecture firm Greene and
established—new principles that strove to move away from the Greene for the advancement of the style through their works that
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roof as appropriate for[he architectural style of your�j; _ therefore is an important feature of its overall character. tYP� 9 yo . . 1 h_,
-f Historic Longwood strives to maintain the character of the existing or new building. - ' '`—
For example: While the appropriate roof for a Florida., %'� '.
Historic District with its mix of historic contributing and CQ
Vernacular style structure in the Longwood Historic District
ff newer supporting structures. The historic consistency of i I,y
the roofing materials and the color of the roofs is critical would be a standing seam metal roof,a Queen Anne style
} in maintaining the compatibility within the district. h Structure would in many cases be fitted with a slate shingly
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f ;� is important that the material and color guidelines are roof. Craftsman-Bungalow and Carpenter Gothic style Co)
followed when selecting your roof. By abiding to these building in the Florida environment would predominantly
j "` recommendations you are contributing to the overall be fined with the metal roof but some examples could be
_ _ character of the district and your buildings place within is found with slate or wood shingle. 011117.1.
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the Longwood Historic District Code Book allows both Metal 1 DOf'are for p,f,rur in the Longwood Historicv. V
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Standing Scam Metal Roof Galvalume Dark Bronze-Flint GM Owens Corning.Elk Weathered Wood ,.
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Vinyl Slate Alternatives Dove Grey-Silver Charcoal
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