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Division 9. Special Public Interest Overlay Districts
Section VI-901. Intent and Purpose
A.
The purpose of the special public interest overlay districts established in the following
sections is to protect and enhance certain specific lands, uses and structures which, by
virtue of their type or location, have characteristics which are distinct from lands and
structures outside such overlay districts. It is the intent of the City Commission to permit,
insofar as possible, those uses and structures, which would otherwise be permitted,
provided that reasonable and necessary conditions are met which insure the protection
and enhancement of said lands, uses and structures. It is the further intent of the City
Commission to specifically protect and enhance the following:
1. Fruitville Gateway Corridor Overlay District (FCOD)
2. Coastal Islands Overlay (CIO)
3. Ringling Overlay District (ROD)
4. Housing Authority Overlay District (HAOD)
5. North Trail Overlay District (NTOD)
(Ord. No. 03-4505; Sec. 1, 1-20-04, Ord. No. 05-4606, 6-6-05, Ord. 04-4573, Sec. 23, 6-20-05; Ord. No. 07-4770,
12-17-07; Ord. No. 09-4888, 11-2-09)
SectionVI-902. General
A.
The provisions of this Division 9 apply to all lands, uses and structures in areas approved
by the City Commission as Overlay Districts. Such lands, uses and structures are also
subject to the provisions of their underlying zoning designation; provided, however, that
where the provisions of this Division 9 are more restrictive than the provisions of the
underlying zoning designation, the provisions of this Division 9 shall apply.
B.
The special public interest overlay districts established in this Article generally operate
by establishing performance standards to effectuate the purposes of the district. Except as
otherwise provided, they do not supersede the regulations of the underlying district.
C.
Land lying within special public interest overlay districts shall remain part of the
underlying zoning districts established by other provisions of this Article, and may, in
addition, lie in one or more overlay districts in accordance with the designation of each.
D.
Unless otherwise specified in this Code creating the special public interest overlay
districts, when any zoning lot or use is partially located within a special public interest
overlay district, the remainder of the zoning lot or use shall not be subject to the
provisions of this Division 9.
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SectionVI-903. Creation of Special Public Interest Overlay Districts
A.
Amendments to this Division shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of
Article IV upon the recommendation of the City Commission, Planning Board, City
Manager, City Attorney, or the Department of Neighborhood and Development Services.
B.
Every recommendation for creation of a special public interest overlay district or addition
of land thereto shall address the following, as applicable:
C.
1.
A statement of purpose and intent shall specify the nature of the special and
substantial public interest involved and objectives to be promoted by creation of
the special public interest overlay district and imposition of the regulations
proposed therefore.
2.
Proposed district boundaries shall be depicted on one or more maps that shall also
display all other zoning districts applicable to the property proposed for inclusion
in the district.
3.
Regulations proposed to promote the special purposes of the district.
Regulations proposed with any special public interest overlay district shall be designed to
reasonably promote the purposes of the district, and may require or address any of the
following, in addition to or in lieu of other regulations affecting property within the
district:
1.
Submission of specifically detailed site plans, building plans, elevations and maps
showing the relation of proposed development to surrounding or otherwise
affected property in terms of location, scale or intensity, character and continuity;
2.
Protection of features designated as being of special concern within the district;
3.
Mixtures or limitations of permitted uses;
4.
Special performance standards and development regulations;
5.
Other matters as appropriate to promote the special public interests of the district.
SectionVI-904. Mapping of Special Interest Overlay Districts
A.
Upon approval of a special public interest overlay district, by adoption of an ordinance by
the City Commission a map of the district boundaries shall be incorporated into the
zoning maps of the city.
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SectionVI-905. Fruitville Gateway Corridor Overlay District.
A.
B.
Intent and Purpose. The Fruitville Gateway Corridor Overlay District (FCOD) is intended
to further the purposes set forth in Section 163.3202 of the Florida Statutes,
implementation of the adopted Sarasota City Plan as amended, and in general to protect
the health, safety and general welfare of the public by the prevention or reduction of
traffic congestion, avoidance of distracting visual clutter, and preservation of the
aesthetic value in the Fruitville Road corridor by:
1.
Creating an enhanced visual eastern gateway to the City.
2.
Encouraging unified signage plans.
3.
Enhancing the appearance and environment of the City of Sarasota.
Establishment and Boundaries of the FCOD.
1.
The boundaries of the "FCOD" shall conform to the limits of the area as depicted
on the City of Sarasota Zoning Map. In lieu of a metes and bounds description,
the overlay district boundaries may be described by fixing the points of beginning
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and end in the centerline of a street and the distance on one or both of the sides
from the centerline to which the FCOD shall extend, or may be established by
description of coterminous with property boundaries of zoning lots along such
street, or any combination of these methods. These surfaces shall be
superimposed over the City of Sarasota Zoning Maps to delineate those areas
covered by the "FCOD" District.
C.
Permitted Uses. All uses permitted by right in the underlying zoning district(s), shall be
permitted in the FCOD.
D.
Conditional Uses. All uses permitted as Conditional Uses in the underlying zoning
district(s), shall require a Conditional Use permit when proposed to be established in the
FCOD.
E.
Yards and Setbacks. All uses in the FCOD shall be subject to the yard and setback
requirements set forth in the underlying zoning district, unless a more restrictive standard
is established by the FCOD.
F.
Development Standards.
1.
Applicability. All uses in the FCOD shall be subject to the development standards
set forth in the underlying zoning district, unless a more restrictive standard is
established below by the FCOD.
Existing development shall be subject to this Section when seeking any one of the
following:
a) Cumulative expansion after the effective date of these regulations (October 21,
1998) of at least fifty (50) percent of the improved (building and land) square
footage existing at the time of the effective date of these regulations (October 21,
1998).
b) Any cumulative substantial remodeling of an existing use after the adoption
effective date of these regulations (October 21, 1998).
2.
Signs. The following regulations shall supersede or supplement the provisions set
forth in Article VII, Division 1 of this Code. It is the purpose of these regulations
to ensure that signage in the FCOD does not constitute a visual blight on the
landscape and character of the Fruitville Road Gateway corridor. It is established
that there is a significant relationship between the manner in which signs are
displayed, and the public safety and the value and economic stability of adjoining
properties. It is further established that the reasonable display of signs is
necessary as a public service and to the conduct of competitive commerce and
industry. These regulations establish minimum standards for signs that directly
relate to the use of property and to the intensity of development of each zoning lot
and land use.
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a) All proposed developments shall develop a unified sign program for the site.
These sign programs shall address the coordination of the size, style, number and
color scheme of all the signs erected on the site (these regulations are not meant to
regulate or approve the contents of the signage). The unified sign program, not
including sign content, is to be approved by the Approving Authority as part of
the development approval.
b) All freestanding ground mounted signs shall be "monument type" signs not
exceeding ten (10) feet in height. Such signs must be of a low-profile design (i.e.,
with wider dimensions than higher dimensions).
(1) All freestanding ground mounted signs shall be constructed of high
quality materials and finishes. Acceptable materials include wood,
masonry, metal, stone, glass, ceramic, and other similar materials.
(2) Sign illumination shall be from shielded indirect sources that do not
cause a glare or nuisance beyond the property line.
(3) All freestanding ground mounted signs shall be landscaped and
installed on a wood, stone or other base structure. The base treatment shall
be at least two feet high and at least one-half (1/2) as wide as the sign face
erected on the structure, and one-fourth (1/4) as deep as the width of the
sign face erected on the structure.
c) Signs with flashing or intermittent lights, continuous changes of message (e.g.,
continuous traveling effects, animation, bijou effects, etc.), lights of changing
degrees of intensity, and lights or lighting effects that cause glare are prohibited.
d) All signage on a site is to be integrated into, or otherwise visually related to the
project's building(s) and is to be composed of materials and colors compatible
with the materials of the building(s) as determined by the Approving Authority
based on information supplied by the developer.
e) The total amount of signage on a site may be increased in the following ways:
(1) If all signs are constructed of natural, or natural appearing materials,
the amount of signage, as controlled by Article VII, Division 1, may be
increased by a factor of five (5) percent;
(2) If the colors of all the signage are limited to neutral or subdued colors
or earth tones, the signage may be increased by a factor of five (5) percent.
3.
Architectural Treatment Guidelines. The focus of these guidelines is on ensuring,
in the broadest terms, the compatibility of the structures built in the FCOD
Gateway Overlay District. These guidelines are not intended to dictate building
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style, size, or bulk of the projects. They are, however, intended to establish
building treatment criteria and significance for the corridor.
a) Except for roofs, metal shall not be used as an exterior finish building material.
b) Architectural elevation plans, drawn to scale, for all projects shall be approved
as part of the site plan approval process.
(Ord. No. 99-4113, Sec. 12, 3-15-99; Ord. No. 03-4472; Sec. 8, 6-16-03)
Section VI-906.
RESERVED
(Ord. No. 07-4770, 12-17-07)
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Section VI-907. Coastal Islands Overlay
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A.
Intent and Purpose
The Coastal Islands Overlay (CIO) is intended to protect the environmentally sensitive
and fragile nature of the coastal islands and their evacuation needs. The regulations
address the density, intensity and scale of development consistent with the Environmental
Protection and Coastal Island Chapter of the Sarasota City Plan. The CIO consists of
four (4) sub-districts and are mapped separately below.
1. The Impervious Surface Overlay District (ISOD) is intended to limit increases in
impervious surface for new construction.
2. The Height Overlay District (HOD) is intended to limit increases in the height for
new construction.
3. The Density Overlay District (DOD) is intended to limit increases in residential
density for new construction.
4. The Conservation Overlay District (COD) is intended to protect these generally
undeveloped coastal, environmentally sensitive areas, which include beaches, dunes,
coastal hammocks, mangrove swamps, tidal islands, tidal marshes and other marine
and estuarine habitats.
B.
Establishment of the Boundaries
The application of the CIO shall be restricted to those geographical areas that are shown
on the Official Zone District Map of the City of Sarasota.
C.
Applicability
When the CIO applies to a particular property, the underlying zoning district
categories are neither abandoned nor repealed. The existing regulations remain
in effect. All development shall be subject to the development standards set
forth in the underlying zoning district. However, where the provisions of this
section are in conflict with the underlying zoning designation, the provisions of
this section shall apply.
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The Impervious Surface Overlay District (ISOD)
The maximum impervious surface coverage for parcels located on the coastal islands is
seventy (70) percent except as otherwise delineated on the map below and where the base
zone standard is more restrictive (i.e. RSF-E is 60%).
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The Height Overlay District (HOD)
The maximum height for parcels located on the coastal islands is thirty-five (35) feet (as
measured from the minimum FEMA elevation) except as otherwise delineated on the
map below. However, this shall not be interpreted to exempt single family dwellings in
RSF-E,1,2,3,4 and RMF-1,2,3 zone districts from the provisions of VI-102 (u).
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The Density Overlay District (DOD)
The City shall not approve amendments to the Future Land Use Map (LU-6), Zoning
Atlas, or zoning text that increase residential density on the coastal islands as identified
on the map below. However, the City may allow for an increase in residential density
within the CT and G zoned sites located within the St. Armands Circle commercial
shopping area for the purpose of creating residential liner buildings that screen nonresidential uses from residential uses as determined through a master planning process.
The CT and G zoned areas are delineated on the map below.
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G. Conservation Overlay District (COD)
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Permitted Uses
The uses permitted in the COD are identified the table below, subject to the development
standards set for the in this Division and Article VII.
Primary Uses Allowed in the
Conservation Overlay District
Use Categories
COD
P= Permitted Use C= Major Conditional Use
MC= Minor Conditional Use blank = Prohibited Use
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORIES
COMMERCIAL CATEGORIES
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORIES
Only Uses Below
INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORIES
Basic Utilities
C
Parks & Open Space
Only Uses Below
Public and private aquatic preserves and wildlife management
C
areas, rookeries and refuges, fish hatcheries and refuges, and
uses accessory to such activities
Publicly owned parks, recreational areas, and uses accessory
C
to such activities, consistent with the environmentally
sensitive nature of the COD.
OTHER USE CATEGORIES
2.
Development Standards
In addition to the standards set forth in Article VII, all development within the COD shall
be carried out in accordance with the development standards of the underlying zone
district in addition to the following standards:
a.
All development permits shall undergo site plan approval.
b.
All development shall be designed to minimize the impact of human activities on
natural systems, and not adversely affect the natural character of the area.
c.
All development shall demonstrate to what extent environmentally sensitive areas
(see definitions Article II, Division 2) are being impacted; and if so, the proposed
mitigation techniques, including, but not limited to, habitat restoration.
d.
All development permits shall be conditioned upon proof that any state or federal
permit regarding threatened or endangered species has been obtained.
e.
All development permits shall be consistent with the Sarasota Bay Estuary
Program’s “Comprehensive Conservation and Management Program for Sarasota
Bay”.
f.
Additional conditions may be applied by the Planning Board and the City
Commission to a conditional use that has a potentially adverse environmental
impact on contiguous lands located within the COD.
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g.
Maximum density regulations in dwelling units per acre are not applicable in the
COD.
h.
Minimum zoning lot requirements in the COD are not applicable.
i.
Maximum zoning lot coverage regulations in the COD are to be determined by
the Planning Board and City Commission.
j.
There shall be no minimum yard requirements in the COD.
k.
Maximum height of structures in the COD shall be determined on a case-by-case
basis by the Planning Board and the City Commission.
(Ord. No. 09-4888, 11-2-09)
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Plant Species.
Plant species that may be found landward of the mean high water line in the Conservation
overlay district include the following.
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SectionVI-908. Ringling Overlay District.
A.
Intent and Purpose
The Ringling Overlay District (ROD) is intended to provide a means by which the
Ringling College of Art and Design may continue to function and grow in a sensitive and
planned manner that preserves the integrity and long-term viability of the surrounding
neighborhood.
B.
Establishment of the Boundaries
The application of the ROD shall be restricted to those geographical areas that are
designated on the Official Zone District Map of the City of Sarasota.
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Development Standards.
1.
Applicability.
When the ROD applies to a particular property, the underlying zoning district
categories are neither abandoned nor repealed. The existing regulations remain in
effect. All development shall be subject to the development standards set forth in
the underlying zoning district. However, where the provisions of this section are
in conflict with the underlying zoning designation, the provisions of this section
shall apply.
2.
Unified Campus Development
3.
4.
a.
All of the zoning lots, within the ROD and under the ownership of the
Ringling College of Art and Design, may be combined to satisfy density,
floor area ratio, building coverage and parking and loading requirements
even where the zoning lots are separated by a public right-of-way.
b.
All other development standards must be met independently for each
zoning lot.
Uses.
a.
Colleges shall be a permitted use in the ROD.
b.
Permitted accessory uses for colleges in the ROD shall include offices;
meeting areas; laboratories; libraries; housing for students, faculty and
visitors; cafeteria and food service; recreation, health and sports facilities;
theatres; before and after school day care; health care facilities,
bookstores; parking; maintenance facilities; and other uses typically
accessory to a college. These permitted accessory uses shall not be
subject to the Retail Sales and Service Limitation (Table VI-401, Note 5).
Floor Area Ratio.
Maximum floor area ratio for all non-residential development is 1.0
5.
Maximum building coverage.
Maximum building coverage is 50%.
6.
Height.
a.
Maximum height shall be 65 feet in the area bounded by U.S. 41 on the
west, Greensborough Lane / East Tamiami Circle to the north and
Bradenton Road on the east.
b.
Maximum height shall be 55 feet in the area from the east side of
Bradenton Road to a (north /south) line 150 ft east of Bradenton Road and
bounded by Riverside Drive to the north and Dr. MLK Jr. Way on the
south.
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c.
Maximum height shall be 55 feet in the area from the east side of
Bradenton Road to a (north/south) line 165 ft. east of Bradenton Road
and from the south side of Dr. MLK Jr. Way to a (east/west) line 300 ft.
south of Dr. MLK Jr. Way.
d.
In all other locations the maximum height shall be 40 feet.
e.
In order to accommodate the screening of rooftop mechanical equipment,
on the portions of the ROD that allow building height in excess of 40 feet,
the height limitations of VI-102 (p) shall not apply to non-habitable
pitched roofed architectural features (e.g. gable, hip, gambrel, mansard)
extending no more than 20 feet above the eave line of a roof or the
minimum necessary to screen the mechanical equipment – whichever is
less. This additional height shall not exceed 35% of the total roofed area
of the building or the minimum necessary to screen the mechanical
equipment - whichever is less.
Parking
a.
Minimum parking requirement
b.
1.
1 space for each 500 square feet of floor area for non-residential
space.
2.
There is no parking requirement for residential uses and residential
accessory uses.
Non-paved Parking
1.
Grass, shell (or other pervious material) may be permitted for up to
fifty (50) percent of required off-street parking facilities (excluding
handicapped spaces) provided they meet the following criteria and
are approved by the Director of Engineering.
a.
Driveway and access aisles shall be surfaced with asphalt,
concrete material, clay brick or concrete paving units.
b.
Be so maintained such that the grass, shell (or other
pervious material) does not constitute a nuisance by virtue
of its appearance or condition and is graded in a level
condition. The failure to adequately maintain a turf grid
system, shell (or other pervious material) resulting in a
nuisance or unsafe condition for pedestrians or motor
vehicles shall be enforceable by proceedings before the
code enforcement board in accordance with Section 2-310,
Sarasota City Code.
c.
Comply with the drainage requirements for stormwater
runoff set forth in the engineering design criteria manual.
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Alternative Parking Ratio
1.
The Director of Neighborhood and Development Services, after
consultation with the City Engineer, shall be authorized to
approve alternative ratios for providing required off-street parking
spaces in accordance with this section.
2.
Where the applicant believes the required parking ratios of this
section are too high data submitted by the applicant may be used
to determine a different or lesser ratio for the specific proposed
use. Such data may include site studies from similar uses,
generally accepted engineering standards (for example, ITE trip
rates), or independent engineering calculations based on the nature
of the proposed use. The Director of Neighborhood and
Development Services, in coordination with the City Engineer,
shall evaluate such submittals to determine an acceptable ratio for
the proposed use.
3.
An attested copy of an approved alternative parking ratio must be
recorded in the official records for Sarasota County on forms
approved by the City Attorney. An alternative parking ratios may
be amended by following the same procedure required for the
original approval. The applicant shall provide proof of
recordation prior to approval of the certificate occupancy.
Windows.
a.
Portions of a building facing a street. The first story shall be a minimum
of thirty (30) percent glass and the combined area above the first story
shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent glass.
b.
Portions of a building not facing a street. The combined area of all
stories shall be a minimum of twenty (20) percent glass.
c.
Glass shall be clear or lightly tinted with a visible light transmittance
factor of 0.6 or higher (where R+A+T=1.0). Translucent, opaque, and
mirrored glass may not be used.
d.
Security grilles, if any, shall be at least 50% transparent and shall be
located on the inside of the glassed area.
e.
Administrative reduction. When exterior walls of a building are more
than twenty (20) feet from the front, side or rear zoning lot line, the
Director of Neighborhood and Development Services is authorized to
approve the reduction or elimination of the amount of window area
provided one or more of the following techniques is used on the exterior
wall of the building: wall murals (trompe l’oeil); decorative masonry
patterns; vertical or horizontal change in wall plane; vertical trellises;
landscaped or raised planter beds placed in front of the wall; canopies; or
awnings. If the Ringling College of Art and Design requests this option,
they must submit their request in writing to the Director of Neighborhood
and Development Services and explain the basis for the request.
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Dr. MLK Jr. Way and Bradenton Road Frontage.
a.
The following standards apply to new buildings within 150 feet of Dr.
MLK Jr. Way and Bradenton Road. However, these standards shall not
apply to the area on the west side of Bradenton Road beginning 300 feet
south of Dr. MLK Jr. Way to the terminus of Bradenton Road at U.S. 41.
b.
Maximum Front setback from Dr. MLK Jr. Way and Bradenton Road is
50 feet.
c.
Portions of a building or parking garage facing Dr. MLK Jr. Way and
Bradenton Road shall provide a 25 foot minimum depth of active use
along at least 50 percent of the length of the first two stories. Active
building uses include but are not limited to: lobbies, residential,
commercial and office.
d.
Parking lots or garages shall not be located any closer to the Dr. MLK Jr.
Way and Bradenton Road right-of-way than the distance by which the
active use portion of the building is set back from the street right-of-way.
This provision shall not be construed to preclude parking lot access
driveways for buildings more than 100 feet in length.
e.
Administrative reduction. The Director of Neighborhood and
Development Services is authorized to approve a reduction or elimination
of these standards only if existing buildings, tree preservation and
infrastructure improvements would preclude the applicant’s ability to meet
these standards. If the Ringling College of Art and Design requests this
option, they must submit their request in writing to the Director of
Neighborhood and Development Services and explain the basis for the
request.
Whittaker Bayou Frontage.
a.
Blank walls shall be avoided on all new buildings. If such walls are
necessary for interior reasons, the structure wall shall receive some form
of articulation or “add-on” elements such as; wall murals (trompe l’oeil),
decorative masonry, cornice bands, canopies or awnings.
b.
A pedestrian walkway shall be provided in the area along the bayou
between the building and the water. The intent is to develop a continuous
interconnected pedestrian walkway along the entire Whittaker Bayou
frontage as new development and redevelopment occurs.
(Ord. No. 07-4770, 12-17-07)
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SectionVI-909. Housing Authority Overlay District.
A.
Intent and Purpose
The Housing Authority Overlay District (HAOD) is intended to provide a means by
which the Housing Authority may continue to function and grow in a sensitive and
planned manner that preserves the integrity and long-term viability of the surrounding
neighborhood.
B.
Establishment of the Boundaries
The application of the HAOD shall be restricted to those geographical areas that are
designated on the Official Zone District Map of the City of Sarasota.
C.
Development Standards.
1.
Applicability.
When the HAOD applies to a particular property, the underlying zoning district
categories are neither abandoned nor repealed. The existing regulations remain in
effect. All development shall be subject to the development standards set forth in
the underlying zoning district. However, where the provisions of this section are
in conflict with the underlying zoning designation, the provisions of this section
shall apply.
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Primary Uses.
ALLOWED USES (See note 1 below)
P= Permitted Use C= Major Conditional Use
Use Categories
See article II, division 3 description of the use categories
MC= Minor Conditional Use blank = Prohibited Use
As noted below
RESIDENTIAL CATEGORIES
P
Household Living
Group Living
As noted below
COMMERCIAL CATEGORIES
Commercial Recreation
P
Commercial Parking
Quick Vehicle Servicing
Major Event Entertainment
P
Office
Only retail sales and service as noted below
Retail Sales and Service
Sales-oriented
P
Exceptions to sales-oriented noted below
Alcoholic Beverage Store
Convenience Store
Motor vehicle / boat sales agency
Motor vehicle / boat showroom
Personal service-oriented
P
Entertainment-oriented
MC
Exceptions to entertainment-oriented noted below
Bars, Tavern, Nightclubs
Hotel/Motel & Other Temporary Lodging
Repair-oriented
P
Adult Use Establishments (see Article 4, Division 4)
Self-Storage
Vehicle Repair
None permitted
INDUSTRIAL CATEGORIES
As noted below
INSTITUTIONAL CATEGORIES
P
Basic Utilities
Colleges
C
Community Services
MC
Day Care
Medical Centers
P
Parks & Open Space
C
Private Clubs
C
Religious Institutions
MC
Schools
As noted below
OTHER CATEGORIES
C
Aviation and Surface Passenger Terminals
Detention Facilities
Radio and Frequency Transmission Facilities
Commercial Wireless Telecommunication Towers
C
Rail Lines and Utility Corridors
Notes for Use Table:
(1) Use Limitations.
Commercial uses are limited to the areas designated as Urban Edge (mixed use) on the Future Land
Use map in the Sarasota City Plan. Each individual business is limited to 5,000 square feet of total
floor area. Commercial uses are limited in size in order to limit their potential impacts on residential
uses and to promote a relatively local market area. Drive-up windows and drive-through uses are
prohibited. A commercial use is required on the ground floor of any portion of a building facing the
road frontage along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
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3.
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2002 Edition
ARTICLE VI: Zone Districts
Development Standards.
a. Maximum Density
b. Residential Structure Types
c. Maximum Floor Area Ratio for
non-residential uses
d. Minimum Zoning Lot Size
e. Maximum Building Coverage
f. Building Setback
- Minimum Front
- Maximum Front
- Minimum Side
- Minimum Rear
- Exceptions
25 units / acre
All structure types are permitted except for mobile homes,
manufactured homes and manufactured home parks.
none
1,800 sq. ft.
75 %
10 ft.
20 ft.
0 ft.
15 ft.
The Director of Neighborhood and Development Services is
authorized to increase the maximum front setback to allow
the preservation of existing trees.
Porches (including eaves) may encroach up to 100% of the
depth of the front setback.
All other encroachments shall be allowed consistent with
Sect. VII-1201.
g. Maximum Building Height
- Exceptions
Compliance with EDCM, Part 5, Sec. D.8.b. Visibility at
intersections.
35 feet
The maximum height may be increased to 45 feet for areas
greater than 100 feet from boundary of the property line
within the overlay.
Extensions above the maximum height of structures detailed
under Height Limitations in Section VI-102 (P) are allowed.
Other Regulations
h. Historic Designation
i. Signage
1. General Standards
2. Residential Sign Standards
3. Non-Residential Sign Standards
4. Design Guidelines
See Article IV, Division 8
See VII-101 thru 109
See VII-110 (2)
See below. When in conflict with any other sign standard
the following standards apply.
See Appendix D. Advisory Community Design Guidelines.
These non-mandatory guidelines should be consulted prior to
developing signs for any project.
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5. Lighting
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Signage may be externally illuminated by reflection of a light source
aimed at its surface. All lighting must be shielded to prevent glare or
nuisance beyond the property line.
The use of cabinet-type box signs or channel letter signs with
translucent backlit panels is prohibited except as noted below.
Backlighting with neon or fluorescent white light is permitted only
for signs that use individually cut opaque letters.
Signage inside shopfront windows may be neon lit.
Signs with flashing or intermittent lights, continuous changes of
message, lights of changing degrees of intensity, and lights or
lighting effects that cause glare are prohibited.
The backlighting of awnings and messages attached thereto is
prohibited.
6. Wall Sign
7. Projecting Sign
A single external wall sign band (with individually cut letters)
may be applied at the top of the 1st floor façade of each
building, providing that it not exceed 2 feet in height by any
length.
Where there is more than one sign, all signs should be
complementary to each other in the type of construction
materials and letter size and style of copy.
Projecting signs, not to exceed 4 square feet in area per face
for each separate business entrance may be attached
perpendicular to the façade. The bottom of such signs shall be
a minimum of eight feet above the walkway.
8. Temporary
Portable
A-Frame Sign
A single temporary portable A-frame sign may be allowed for
each business, on private property, provided the sign is less
than 4 feet high and less than 18 by 24 inches per face.
9. Window Sign
Such signs shall cover no more than 20 percent of the total
window and glass portion of the door area. A permanent
address shall be permitted in addition to the 20 percent
coverage. Window signs shall not be included in any
calculation of total sign area for the building or tenant.
Handwritten signs of any type are prohibited.
10. Awning Sign
Awnings at the first story may have signs. No such sign shall
exceed 20 percent of the area of each awning (top plus all
sides).
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11. Real Estate Sign
One single or double faced non-illuminated “For Sale” or “For
Rent” sign for each street frontage not exceeding 16 square
feet per face and not exceeding 6 feet in height above grade.
Upon sale or rent, the sign shall be immediately removed.
12. Other signs
Prohibited
All other signs not specifically permitted.
See Article VII, Division 2
1 space for each dwelling unit.
j. Parking
- Exceptions
1 space for each 500 square feet of floor area for nonresidential space.
k. Landscaping
l. Flood Zone
m. Specific Use Standards
n. Public Art
o. Additional Use Standards
p. Environmental Performance
q. Fences
r. Encroachments
s. Waterfront Property & Docks
t. Refuse & Lighting
Parking areas shall not be located any closer to a public street
right-of-way than the distance by which the principal building
is set back from the street right-of-way. This provision shall
not be construed to preclude parking lot access driveways.
Parking areas shall not be located on street corners unless one
of the following conditions exists.
a. If a zoning lot fronts on three streets, then parking may be
located on only one corner.
b. If a zoning lot fronts on four streets, then parking may be
located on only two corners.
See Article VII, Division 3 and 3.1
See Article VII, Division 4
See Article VII, Division 6
See Article VII, Division 7
See Article VII, Division 9
See Article VII, Division 10
See Article VII, Division 11
See Article VII, Division 12
See Article VII, Division 13
See Article VII, Division 14
(Ord. No. 07-4770, 12-17-07)
SectionVI-9010. RESERVED.
SectionVI-911. RESERVED.
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SectionVI-9012. North Trail Overlay District.
(Ord. No. 09-4888, 11-2-09)
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ARTICLE VI: Zone Districts
Unofficial Zoning Code
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2002 Edition
ARTICLE VI: Zone Districts
A.
Intent and Purpose
The North Trail Overlay District (NTOD) is intended to provide a special height bonus
by which the North Trail (NT) zone district may continue to function in a sensitive and
planned manner that preserves the integrity and long-term viability of the surrounding
neighborhoods. The bonus is applicable to a range of development sizes. However, it
may be more practical, feasible, or workable for large projects. Therefore, not all
developments will qualify for this bonus option.
B.
Establishment of the Boundaries
The application of the NTOD shall be restricted to those geographical areas that are
designated on the Official Zone District Map of the City of Sarasota and zoned North
Trail (NT).
C.
Applicability.
When the NTOD applies to a particular property, the underlying North Trail (NT) zoning
district is neither abandoned nor repealed. The existing NT regulations remain in effect.
All development shall be subject to the development standards set forth in the underlying
NT zoning district. However, where the provisions of this section are in conflict with the
underlying NT zoning designation, the provisions of this section shall apply.
D.
Bonus Height.
Maximum Height. The maximum height may be increased to forty-five (45) feet for all
uses allowed under Table VI-501-A provided all of the following requirements are met.
1.
2.
Building Setback.
a.
Minimum Front setback for buildings fronting on North Tamiami Trail is
ten (10) feet.
b.
Maximum Front setback for building fronting on North Tamiami Trail is
twenty (20) feet.
c.
Minimum Side setback shall be increased by one (1) foot for each foot of
building height over twenty-five (25) feet.
d.
Minimum Rear setback shall be increased by one (1) foot for each foot of
building height over twenty-five (25) feet.
Windows.
a.
Portions of a building facing a street. The first story shall be a minimum
of thirty (30) percent glass and the combined area above the first story
shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent glass.
b.
Portions of a building not facing a street. The combined area of all stories
shall be a minimum of twenty (20) percent glass.
c.
Security grilles, if any, shall be at least 50% transparent and shall be
located on the inside of the glassed area.
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d.
Glass shall be clear or lightly tinted with a visible light transmittance
factor of 0.6 or higher (where R+A+T=1.0). Translucent, opaque, and
mirrored glass may not be used.
e.
Reduction in window area requirement. When exterior walls of a building
that are more than twenty (20) feet from the front, side or rear zoning lot
line, the Planning Board may reduce or eliminate the required amount of
window area provided one or more of the following techniques is used on
the exterior wall of the building and/or on a streetwall: wall murals
(trompe l’oeil); decorative masonry patterns; vertical or horizontal change
in wall plane; vertical trellises; landscaped or raised planter beds placed in
front of the wall; canopies; or awnings. Except for decorative openings,
streetwalls may have openings no larger than necessary to allow vehicle
and pedestrian access. Applicants seeking a reduction must submit their
request in writing to the Director of Neighborhood and Development
Services and explain the basis for the request.
3.
Habitable Space.
Portions of a building or parking garage facing North Tamiami Trail
shall provide a 20-foot minimum depth of habitable space (see definition
of habitable space - downtown zone districts) for the full height and
length of all stories.
4.
Location of Parking.
Parking lots or garages shall not be located any closer to the North
Tamiami Trail right-of-way than the distance by which the principal
building is set back from the street right-of-way. This provision shall not
be construed to preclude parking lot access driveways. Parking areas
shall not be located on street corners.
5.
Signage
a. General Standards
b. Design Guidelines
See VII-101 thru 109
See Appendix D. Advisory Community Design Guidelines.
These non-mandatory guidelines shall be consulted prior to
developing signs for any project.
c. Lighting
Signage may be externally illuminated by reflection of a light source
aimed at its surface. All lighting must be shielded to prevent glare or
nuisance beyond the property line.
The backlighting of awnings and messages attached thereto is prohibited.
Backlighting with neon or fluorescent white light is permitted only for
signs that use individually cut opaque letters.
The use of cabinet-type box signs or channel letter signs with translucent
backlit panels is prohibited.
Signage inside shopfront windows may be neon lit.
Signs with flashing or intermittent lights, continuous changes of message,
lights of changing degrees of intensity, and lights or lighting effects that
cause glare are prohibited.
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d. Wall Sign
A single external wall sign band (with individually cut letters) may
be applied at the top of the 1st floor façade of each building,
providing that it not exceed 2 feet in height by any length.
Where there is more than one sign, all signs should be
complementary to each other in the type of construction materials
and letter size and style of copy.
e. Projecting Sign
Projecting signs, not to exceed 4 square feet in area per face for
each separate business entrance may be attached perpendicular to
the façade. The bottom of such signs shall be a minimum of eight
feet above the walkway.
f. Awning Sign
Awnings at the first story may have signs. No such sign shall
exceed 20 percent of the area of each awning (top plus all sides).
g. Temporary Portable
AFrame
Sign
A single temporary portable A-frame sign may be allowed for each
business, on private property, provided the sign is less than 4 feet
high and less than 18 by 24 inches per face.
h. Window Sign
Such signs shall cover no more than 20 percent of the total window
and glass portion of the door area. A permanent address shall be
permitted in addition to the 20 percent coverage. Window signs
shall not be included in any calculation of total sign area for the
building or tenant. Handwritten signs of any type are prohibited.
i. Real Estate Sign
One single or double faced non-illuminated “For Sale” or “For
Rent” sign for each street frontage not exceeding 16 square feet
per face and not exceeding 6 feet in height above grade. Upon sale
or rent, the sign shall be immediately removed.
j. Other Signs
Prohibited. All other signs not specifically permitted.
However, as part of the site plan approval process, the Planning
Board may approve one monument sign not exceeding 50 square
feet in area on all faces and not exceeding 10 feet in height above
grade and the Planning Board may approve one marquee sign not
exceeding 50 square feet in area on all faces.
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6.
Neighborhood meeting required.
All applicants for the height bonus shall hold a neighborhood workshop, in accord
with the procedures for neighborhood workshops defined in IV-201 (b), prior to
submitting an application.
7.
Site plan approval required.
a.
In order to utilize the height bonus, an application for site plan approval
for the proposed development must be approved by the Planning Board in
accordance with Article IV, Division 5.
b.
In approving the site plan the Planning Board shall utilize the Advisory
Community Design Guidelines (design guidelines) found in Appendix D
to determine whether the proposed development is compatible with its
surroundings. A favorable consistency finding does not equate to being
consistent with all of the design guidelines. Rather, an “on-balance”
consistency finding shall consider all components of the design guidelines
that are relevant to the application. For example, an application may be
consistent with ten relevant design guidelines and inconsistent with only
one, however, if that one design guideline is judged to have more
importance, then the proposal may be found to be incompatible with the
surrounding area.
c.
Appeals by an aggrieved person of a decision of the Planning Board must
be filed with the City Auditor and Clerk’s office within ten days of the
board’s decision. The City Auditor and Clerk shall schedule the appeal
before the City Commission by placing the item on their agenda.
Notwithstanding the requirements of IV-505, the request to hear the
appeal may be approved by majority vote (3-2) of the City Commission.
If the appeal is allowed, the City Auditor and Clerk will schedule the
hearing and the City Commission shall consider the appeal and grant,
grant with conditions or deny the site plan request.
(Ord. No. 097-4799, 4-28-08)
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