HOTEL ROOM DENSITY Alternative Density/Intensity

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1 HOTEL ROOM DENSITY DESCRIPTION In February 2015, the City adopted the "Alternative Density/Intensity" standards for temporary lodging available in the Pinellas County Countywide Land Use Rules. Adopting these Countywide standards allow for higher hotel room densities in designated land use categories both inside and outside the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA). PURPOSE To increase the City's hotel room inventory to support tourism, the Toronto Blue Jays, the Taoist Tia Chi Society, and also open a new market for small conventions. CODE SECTION TEMPORARY LODGING USE STANDARDS Alternative Density/Intensity Development projects may utilize the standard temporary lodging densities and intensities specified within each Countywide Plan Map category that provides for such use; or may, in the alternative, utilize all, or any part of, the higher temporary lodging densities and associated intensities included in Table , subject to the following: (A) A Development Agreement proposing to utilize the higher densities and intensities identified in Table and authorized by this Section shall address, at a minimum, the following: 1. Provision for all temporary lodging uses to comply with all county and local hurricane evacuation plans and procedures to ensure orderly evacuation of guests and visitors pursuant to the Pinellas County Code, Chapter 34, Article Ill. In particular, all temporary lodging uses which are located in Hurricane Evacuation Level A, as identified by the Pinellas County Emergency Management Agency, shall prepare a legally enforceable mandatory evacuation/clasure covenant, stating that the temporary lodging use will be closed as soon as practicable after a hurricane watch is posted for Pinellas County by the National Hurricane Center. Further, a plan implementing the closure and evacuation procedures shall be prepared and submitted to the county or municipal emergency management coordinator, whichever is applicable, within 90 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. This plan will be updated and sent for review when there is a change of ownership or substantive change to the plan or as required by the county or municipal emergency management coordinator, whichever is applicable.

2 (B) A Development Agreement prepared pursuant to this Section shall be approved by the the city governing body, recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court pursuant to Section , F.S., a copy filed with the Property Appraiser's Office, and a copy submitted to the PPC and CPA for receipt and filing within fourteen {14} days after recording. The development limitations set forth in the Development Agreement shall be memorialized in a deed restriction, which shall be recorded in the Official Records of Pinellas County prior to the issuance of a building permit for the temporary lodging use. (C) The alternative densities and intensities set forth in Table are maximums. The City may choose to utilize a density and intensity standard equal to or less than the alternative density and intensity standard. {D) For development that includes a combination of temporary lodging and residential dwelling use, each use shall be allowed in proportion to the size of the property and the permitted density and intensity of the respective use. Table TEMPORARY LODGING DENSITY AND INTENSITY STANDARDS Maximum Density/Intensity Standards Plan Category Temporary Lodging on Property That Is: Units/Acre FAR /SR Less than one acre RFM Between one acre and three acres I I Greater than three acres I CR CG CRA LDO INCENTIVES DESCRIPTION CRA projects, with a residential component of five or more units, receive a 50% discount in LDO fees based on the very high price of land in the CRA. An additional 35% in development incentives are available for projects exhibiting vertical mixed-use. high quality architecture and a great public space. This change in the LDO has produced the fo llovving results:

3 Using credits and incentives. the City will attract and obtain the quality projects it wants in the CRA. Funding for parks continues to significantly accumulate with 50% of the LDO fee requirement for CRA projects. After incentives, the remaining LDO balance will be paid to the LDO over five years with new CRA revenues generated from a City-desired development project featuring vertical mixed-use, high quality architecture and a great public space. PURPOSE The small size of parcels in the Community Revitalization Area (CRA) makes it very diffi cult to meet the requirements of the Land Dedication Ordinance. For many proj ects. there isn "t enough room for storm water management. parking, landscaping. and parkland dedication. If land cannot be dedicated. the option of paying a fee in lieu of land is available. The formula used to calculate the fee in lieu of land, however is based on the cost per acre of land. In high land value areas, like the CRA, the cost per acre of land causes the fee in lieu of dedication to be extraordinarily high, often dwarfing all of the other impact fees combined. CODE SECTION Parkland Dedication Discounts, Incentives and Credits Where parkland dedication is required pursuant to Section of the Land Development Code and the City Commission has determined that the payment of a fee in lieu of parkland dedication is acceptable, the following discounts, incentives and/or credits may be applied towards the required fee. City staff shall determine the appropriate incentive and/or credit, up to 35 percent, in addition to the 50 percent discount, and submit their recommendation for final determination by the City Commission. {A) 50 percent discount of the fee in lieu of parkland dedication for residential projects in the "DC" zoning district {CRA). (B) Up to ten percent credit/incentive of the fee in lieu of parkland dedication for mixeduse projects with buildings that vertically integrate residential uses over retail uses. {C) Up to ten percent credit/incentive of the fee in lieu of parkland dedication for High Quality Architecture meeting the design guidelines below: 1. Human Scale Buildings and public spaces should have strong pedestrian orientation and human scale. The physical environment should be comfortable, friendly, accessible and approachable. Parking areas should be designed to minimize the impact of automobiles on pedestrian circulation. Opportunities to convey a sense of human scale should be maximized through the following: Provision of outdoor amenities such as street furniture and landscaping.

4 Design features that create visual interest through the visibility of merchandise and store-related activities by pedestrians. The location of outdoor activity areas such as plazas and dining areas visible to passing pedestrians. 2. Eclectic Building Styles Dunedin embraces a diversity of building styles. Regardless of style, buildings must relate to surrounding development patterns in scale, orientation, height and bulk. Eclectic styles can co-exist if building context is properly considered. The building design standards of this code intentionally do not mandate a particular style and permit a wide variety of architectural expressions. However, designers should commit to and exhibit an architectural style. 3. Rhythm-Facade Framework and Components Building element repetition establishes a rhythm, creates patterns and alignments that visually link buildings, provides for individual building storefront identity, and contributes in the establishment of a pedestrian-scale environment. Unarticulated and solid wall surfaces degrade the quality of the pedestrian experience. Care should be given in designing a project to establish or maintain "rhythm", while avoiding monotony. This can be accomplished by arranging repeated major building elements into manageable groups. Repetition of existing facade modules and components (e.g. bulkheads, arches, arcades and balconies) is strongly encouraged for in fill project design. 4. First Floor Block Frontage The design of first floor commercial buildings should be artistically composed with a high ratio of void (windows) to solid (wall) areas. The lower building level (storefront) should be predominantly comprised of transparent surfaces to foster pedestrian activity and accommodate retail-merchandising needs. Incorporating landscaping and architectural detailing at the lower level of buildings is encouraged. The height of new infi/1 development should complement that of existing surrounding buildings. 5. Authenticity Buildings should convey a sense of timelessness, elegance and quality regardless of style or genre. Buildings should look durable and permanent, not temporary or makeshift. The particular style chosen should be well-executed and consistently carried out from overall building form to fine detail. 6. Dialog with Surroundings Buildings should be oriented, designed and sited to interact with their surroundings. Siting and design of buildings should take account of the overall physical setting in order to help frame and accent building form. Buildings should

5 convey a distinct relationship to their larger, more distant context while simultaneously relating to their immediate surroundings in scale, mass and bulk. Site planning should maximize linkages and connections to surrounding public uses, activities and pedestrian networks. 7. Richness of Details and Materials Building materials, surfaces, finishes, lighting and landscaping should be durable and able to withstand the Florida climate. They should be designed and executed with a high degree of craftsmanship. High quality building materials should apply to all private as well as public projects, including elements of street design, landscaping, street lighting, etc. {D) Up to 15 percent credit/incentive of the fee in lieu of parkland dedication for the creation of a Great Public Space meeting the guidelines below. This space shall be privately owned and maintained, but open to the public: 1. Features and Elements Landscape and hardscape should contribute to the unique or special nature of the space. The space should accommodate pedestrians or others whose access to the space is by transit, bicycles or other means, and should be welcoming to those with physical disabilities or others with special needs. The space should accommodate multiple activities, and help to serve the surrounding community. The space should utilize existing topography, vistas or geography, and provide interesting visual experiences, vistas or other qualities. Murals or other public art may potentially be incorporated into the space. 2. Activities and Sociability The space should be attractive to people and encourage social interaction (commerce, entertainment or performances, recreational or sporting, cultural, markets or vending, exhibits, fairs, festivals, special events, etc.). The space should provide a sense of comfort and safety to people gathering there, and should provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere that encourages people to interact with one another. It should encourage use by a diverse cross section of the public. 3. Unique Qualities, Traits, and Characteristics There should be qualities about this public space that stand out, that make it extraordinary or memorable. There should be a commitment to maintain the space and to keep it a usable space over time. The public should have a sense of ownership about the space. If the space has a special history, it should be remembered or passed on from one generation to the next. The space should possibly serve as a place of inspiration. The space should contribute to a sense of community.

6 PARKING ALTERNATIVES DESCRIPTION In December 2015, the City Commission approved Ordinance creating the City's first performance-based zoning code. One of the objectives of the new code is to encourage efficient off-street surface parking through the use of the parking alternatives listed in the code section below. PURPOSE The purpose of the various parking alternatives is the following: Encourage efficient use of land - surface parking is the most inefficient use of land. Protect the environment from polluted storm water runoff. Reduce the heat island effect caused by asphalt parking lots. CODE SECTION Oft-Street Parking Alternatives Scope This section authorizes several alternatives to address parking requirement shortfalls in the City's built out downtown environment. (Ord. No , 1, } Applicability Applicants seeking approval of an alternative parking plan through the waiver or administrative adjustment processes must secure approval of such plan in accordance with the provisions of this section. Alternative parking plans may be approved in the DC, FX-M and FX-H zoning districts. {Ord. No , 1, } Procedures (a) An attested copy of an approved alternative parking plan and approval letter must be recorded in the City's Land Parcel Database. An alternative parking plan may be amended by following the same procedure required for the original approval. (b) Violations of an approved alternative parking plan constitute a violation of the Land Development Code and will be subject to the City's code enforcement process. {Ord. No , 1, }

7 Offsite Parking (a) The Planning & Development Director may approve the location of required off-street parking spaces on a separate lot from the lot on which the principal use is located if the offsite parking complies with all of the following standards. {1} Location - No offsite parking space may be located more than 1,000 feet from the primary entrance of the use served (measured along the shortest legal pedestrian route) unless remote-parking shuttle service is provided. Offsite parking spaces may not be separated from the use served by a street right-of-way with a width of more than 80 feet, unless a grade-separated pedestrian walkway is provided or other traffic control or remote parking shuttle bus service is provided. (2) Agreement for Offsite Parking - In the event that an offsite parking area is not under the same ownership as the principal use served, a written agreement between the record owners will be required. The agreement must guarantee the use of the offsite parking area for at least five years. An attested capy of the agreement between the owners of record must be submitted to the Planning & Development Director for review and approval. Recordation of the approved agreement by the applicant must take place before issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy for any use to be served by the offsite parking area. Whenever an offsite parking agreement ends, all of the required off-street parking spaces must still be provided. No use may be continued if the parking is removed unless substitute parking facilities are provided, and the Planning & Development Director must be notified at least 60 days prior to the termination of a lease for offsite parking. (Ord. No , 1, } Shared Parking The Planning & Development Director may approve shared-parking facilities for developments or uses with different operating hours or different peak business periods if the shared parking complies with all of the following standards. (a) Location - Shared-parking spaces must be located within 1,000 feet of the primary entrance of all uses served, unless remote-parking shuttle-bus service is provided. (b) Agreement for Shared Parking - A shared-parking plan will be enforced through written agreement among all owners of record. An attested copy of the agreement between the owners of record must be submitted to the Planning & Development Director for review and approval. Recordation of the approved agreement by the applicant must take place before issuance of a building permit for any use to be served by the of/site parking area. A shared-parking agreement may be terminated only if all required offstreet parking spaces will be provided. (Ord. No , 1, }

8 Valet Parking The Planning & Development Director may approve valet parking as a means of satisfying otherwise applicable off-street parking requirements if: (a) A valet-parking plan must be reviewed and approved in accordance with design review procedures if a plan was not submitted with the entitlement application that created the development. (b) All parking areas, except allowed tandem and stacked-parking areas, must be designed so that a vehicle may enter or exit without having to move another vehicle. Stacked parking may be authorized by the Planning & Development Director in valet parking facilities and other parking lots with a parking attendant. (c) The development must provide a designated drop-off and pick-up area. The drop-off and pick-up area may be located adjacent to the building, but it may not be located within a fire lane, impede vehicular and/or pedestrian circulation, or cause queuing in the right-of-way or drive aisle. (Ord. No , 1, } Transit Availability For sites well served by transit, a 10-percent reduction in the parking requirement can be applied to sites located less than 500 feet from a transit stop with 60-minute peak hour service. Applicants requesting this reduction shall provide a map identifying the site and PSTA schedules for all transit stops within 500 feet of the site. {Ord. No , 1, } Bicycle Oriented The Planning & Development Director may authorize up to a two-space reduction in the number of required off-street parking spaces for developments that provide a decorative bike rack capable of holding ten bicycles. (Ord. No , 1, ) CRA PARKING INCENTIVES DESCRIPTION The CRA is considered an urban, walkable downtown that is not dependent on the automobile for people to enjoy the areas shops and restaurants. Parking incentives for the CRA come in two forms. l. Lower parking requirements for shops, restaurants, offices, and bars.

9 2. The ability to purchase required parking using the City's parking bank. Currently, 100% of the parking requirement can be purchased for $8,000 per space. PURPOSE Parking incentives are a normal aspect of urban downtowns. Parking requirements for each parcel in the CRA, create inefficient land use and limit expansion of successful businesses that are out of land. Based on its walkability, the CRA has traditionally enjoyed lower parking requirements than the rest of the City's commercial corridors. This area also has strong alternative transportation choices with access to the Pinellas Trail and the Jolley Trolley. Parking requirements in the CRA should not be applied at the parcel level, instead parking requirements for the CRA should be viewed as a district. For example, if downtown Dunedin needs 1,000 parking spaces available to the public, then a public-private master parking supply plan should be created that doesn't inhibit redevelopment or business expansion. CODE SECTION Downtown Core Parking-Additional Reduction Incentives Parking in the Downtown Core is established to efficiently provide access to commercial and residential properties. This section is intended to ensure all development downtown has sufficient access to parking whether that parking is provided onsite or within a designated public parking area. The regulations for this zone will supersede other Land Development Code Parking regulations. In the "DC" {Downtown Core) zoning district, the following adjustments are made to Off-Street Parking Schedules. Use Category Minimum Standard A Maximum Standard 8 Shop or store building (Downtown Core) 1 per 400 sf gfa 1 per 200 sf gfa Restaurant (Downtown Core) 1 per 200 sf gfa 1 per 75 sf gfa Office {Downtown Core) 1 per 400 sf gfa 1 per 200 sf gfa Bars, taverns, and nightclubs 1 per 200 sf gfa 1 per 75 gfa NOTE: The uses listed above are not eligible for the parking reduction allowances in above.

10 (Ord. No , 1, } Fees In Lieu of Parking Within parking districts established by the City Commission, off-street parking requirements for nonresidential uses may be satisfied by leasing spaces from the City or payment to the City's parking bank. Both fees will be established by the City Commission and shown in Appendix C - Fees of this code. Such payment must be made before issuance of a building permit. Fee revenue must be used to enhance the supply of public parking in the vicinity of the use. (Ord. No , 1, ) AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS DESCRIPTION In December 2015, the City Commission approved Ordinance creating the City's first performance-based zoning code. One of the objectives of the new code and in support of the Comprehensive Plan, is to encourage more affordable housing opportunities. Up to 20% density bonus: Amount of affordable housing provided must be equal to or greater than the density bonus requested. Above 20% up to 35% density bonus: Amount of affordable housing provided must be equal to or greater than the density bonus requested. *A conditional use permit is required only when the bonus requested is above 20%. PURPOSE Due to the popularity of living in Dunedin, real estate sales are usually represented by a strong seller's market. This trend makes housing very difficult for low and moderate income households. This incentive is an inexpensive way for the City to encourage the creation of new affordable housing. CODE SECTION 8. Density Bonus: An increase in the maximum density allowed in a multifamily or mixeduse zoning district may be requested if the proposed development is considered affordable (units affordable to households earning less than 120% of the Pinellas County Area Median Income) and/or an age-restricted senior multifamily development, pursuant to the following: a. Up to 20% density bonus: Amount of affordable housing provided must be equal to or greater than the density bonus requested.

11 b. Above 20% up to 35% density bonus: Amount of affordable housing provided must be equal to or greater than the density bonus requested. *A conditional use permit is required only when the bonus requested is above 20%. GREEN BUILDING INCENTIVES DESCRIPTION The following list of incentives is offered by the City for green building certification. 1. Fast track permitting % density bonus. 3. Recognition at a City Commission meeting. 4. Inclusion of project details on the City's green building webpage. 5. Recognition banners placed at the project site % reduced parking requirement. 7. Permit fee rebates to projects that receive the specified certification levels, as outlined below: Certified/Bronze, permit fee rebates of 25% Silver, permit fee rebates of 50% Gold, permit fee rebates of75% Platinum, permit fee rebates of 100% PURPOSE As certified by the Florida Green Building Coalition, Dunedin is one of, if not the only Platinum Certified Florida Green Local Government in the state. This is the highest certification possible and this portion of the City's Land Development Code reflects Dunedin's commitment to being good stewards of the environment. CODE SECTION Private Voluntary Green Building Incentive Details The City offers assistance in the "green building" certification process, and encourages builders and developers to employ green building strategies that conserve water and energy, reduce the generation of solid waste, and improve occupant health and productivity. To encourage private builders and developers to voluntarily construct buildings as described in Section Green Building Standards and receive the corresponding certification, the City shall provide incentives on the stipulation that the builder or developer furnish a copy of the project's green building certificate to the City's department of Planning & Development. Incentives include fast track permitting, a 10% density bonus, recognition at a City Commission meeting, inclusion of project details on the City's green building webpage, informative banners placed at the project site, and a 25% reduced parking requirement. In addition to these

12 incentives, the City shall offer permit fee rebates to projects that receive the specified certification levels, as outlined below: Certified/Bronze, permit fee rebates of 25% Silver, permit fee rebates of 50% Gold, permit fee rebates of 75% Platinum, permit fee rebates of 100%