Land Use and Zoning Changes for Land Development Code Update

Land Use and Zoning Changes for Land Development Code Update T2 T3 T4 T-5 Zoning District Urban Mixed-Use High Intensity Land Use February 25 th, 2014 T5 T6

COMMISSION DIRECTION ORIGINAL SCOPE OF SERVICES Prepare an update to, and incorporate form-based code principles into, the City s Land Development Code and identify: 1. Areas appropriate for form-based code 2. Special Area Plans that will be replaced 3. Parts of Land Development Code that should be integrated into final product

STUDY AREA

TRANSECT IN GAINESVILLE

SPECIAL AREA PLANS Common Elements: Build-to lines Parking located to side or rear of buildings No minimum parking Building entrances facing the street Minimum glazing (windows) Minimum building articulation Limits on materials, style, etc.

EXISTING ZONING AND T-ZONES T-Zone Replaces Zoning Districts: T-3 RSF-1, RSF-2, RSF-3, RSF-4 T-4R RC, RMF-5 T-4T RMU, RMF-6, RMF-7, RMF-8, RH-1, RH-2 T-4M MU-1, MU-2, UMU-1, BA, BT, OF T-5 UMU-2 T-6 CCD

THE REGULATING PLAN General University of Florida

University of Florida INNOVATION SQUARE, POWER DISTRICT, SW 13 TH STREET, SOUTH MAIN STREET

URBAN VILLAGE University of Florida

URBAN MIXED-USE HIGH INTENSITY Urban Mixed-Use High Intensity: This category allows residential, office/research, retail and service uses either as stand-alone uses or combined in a mixed-use development format. Also established to support research and development in physical, engineering and life sciences in close proximity to the University of Florida. Residential density of 10-150 units per acre (with up to 25 additional units with bonus density incentives). Building heights limited to 8 stories (with up to 10 stories with bonus intensity incentives). Public and private schools, places of religious assembly and community facilities are appropriate within this category.

ALLOWED USES P = Permitted Use S = Special Use Permit * Refer to Article VI (Specially Regulated Uses) for additional standards

USE COMPARISON Standard UMU-2 T-5 Transect Zone Prohibited Uses Auto Dealers Auto Service Car Washes Gas Stations Drive-throughs Auto Service Car Washes Gas Stations Limited Uses Parking Lots (temporary) Auto Dealers (indoor allowed) Parking Lots (temporary Drive-throughs: one lane maximum or within a building or in shopping center

ZONING STANDARDS

STANDARDS COMPARISON Standard UMU-2 T-5 Transect Zone Maximum Density 100 units/acre (125 with SUP) 150 units/acre (175 with bonuses) Maximum Intensity 80% building coverage 90% building coverage Minimum Height 1 story (24 feet) 1 story (24 feet) Maximum Height 6 stories (8 stories by SUP) 8 stories (10 with bonuses) Minimum Lot Size 90 feet depth 18 feet width Building Frontage 70% minimum 70% minimum Build-to/Street Setback 15-30 from curb 16-27 from curb Side Setback Rear Setback 0 for non-residential 7.5 for residential 0 for non-residential 5 for residential 0 5 (or 3 on alley)

BUILDING HEIGHTS - COMPATIBILITY

BUILDING HEIGHTS - COMPATIBILITY To address compatibility of tall non-residential and multifamily buildings with adjacent single-family, T-3 district, or historic district: 1. Required setback for adjacent district will apply 2. Compatibility buffer is required 3. Limits to maximum stories identified on zoning map 4. Add 15 feet of additional setback for each story over max

BUILDING HEIGHTS - COMPATIBILITY 4-story building next to single family or historic district

BUILDING HEIGHTS - COMPATIBILITY 6-story building next to single family or historic district

BUILDING HEIGHTS - COMPATIBILITY 8-story building across street from historic district

BUILDING HEIGHTS - COMPATIBILITY

STREET SETBACK Landscape Zone (4-8 wide): Street trees required 30-50 on average Grassed/planted or hardscape with tree wells On-street parking can occur between required trees Preferred location for bike racks, street furniture, etc.

STREET SETBACK Sidewalk (5-6 wide) Dedicated to public (in ROW or by easement) Clear width for pedestrians to walk

STREET SETBACK Building Frontage Zone (5 minimum) Associated commercial uses such as outdoor cafés Entrances and street façades of buildings Some structures (stoops, porches, arcades)

NEXT STEPS: Early March Release Draft LDC and Zoning Map Feb/March Neighborhood Workshops March/April Release Comp. Plan Amendments May 6 th & 7 th City Plan Board Hearings (6:30 pm) May 29 th City Commission Hearings (6:00 pm) T2 T3 T4 T5 T6

NEIGHBORHOOD WORKSHOPS GRU Multi-Purpose Room, 301 SE 4 th Avenue 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM T-6 (Urban Core) February 18 th T-5 (Urban Mixed Use High-Intensity) February 25 th T-4R (Urban Residential Low-Density) March 5 th T-3 (Single-Family Residential) March 12 th T-4T (Residential Mixed-Use Transition) March 19 th T-4M (Urban Mixed-Use) March 26 th

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