15-006 (
ORDINANCE NO. 15-006
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE II, DEFINITIONS;
CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE III, SECTION 1, OVERVIEW; CHAPTER
3, ARTICLE III, SECTION 5; CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE III,
SECTION 5; CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE III, SECTION 8, OVERLAY
• ZONES; AND CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE III, SECTION 6, TO
t SUPPORT THE CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
1 �1 DOWNTOWN TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD)
►� OVERLAY STANDARDS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR A
13 25% DENSITY BONUS FOR SELECTED FUTURE LAND USE
CLASSIFICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
15 SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, staff is proposing amendments to the Land Development
tg Regulations (LDR) which would further the codification of TOD regulations that
2p commenced in 2013 and continued in 2014 with the establishment of a Downtown Transit
211 Oriented Development District within the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments would implement Future Land Use
2c Element Policy 1.18.1, which established a Downtown TOD District, and Policy 1.18.2.b,
2' which allows twenty -five percent (25 %) density increase for selected future land use
2. classifications within the District; and
2.� WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the best interest of the
2 citizens and residents of the City to amend the Land Development Regulations as
2: proposed to support the continued implementation of the Downtown Transit Oriented
2! Development (TOD) overlay standards, including provisions for a 25% density bonus for
31 selected future land use classifications.
311 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
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32 OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
3 3 Section 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are true and correct and are now
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;1 Section 2. Chapter 1, Article II, Definitions, of the City of Boynton Beach
Code of Ordinances, Part III, Land Development Regulations, is hereby amended as
follows:
5 STATION AREA- A geographic area established for planning and regulatory
purposes, and which is characterized by "Compact Development" within a one -half (1/2)
mile radius around a transit station. Within the framework of TOD and transit station
planning, this area includes the "Transit Core." See "Transit Core." The Station Area of a
• `/ mile radius around the intersection of Ocean Avenue and the Florida East Coast rail
e ■ corridor, the anticipated location of the Downtown Boynton Beach Station for the
ell planned commuter Tri -Rail Coastal Link ser\ ice on the FEC Corridor, coincides with the
1 Downtown Transit- Oriented Development District (TODD).
e Section 3. Chapter 3. Article III, Section 1, Overview, of the City of Boynton
e Beach Code of Ordinances, Part III, Land Development Regulations, is hereby amended
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Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones (LDR Ch. 3. Art. III. Sec. 1.Overview)
4 E. Mixed Use Urban Building and Site Regulations (Table 3 -4).
MIXED USE, MU -LI MU -L2 MU -L3 MU -H
URBAN
Lot Area. Minimum
(acres)
Public park N/A N/A N/A N/A
All other uses 0 50 0 75 I 1
Lot Frontage. 100 100 150 2 200
Minimum (feet)
Structure Height. 30 30 30 30
Minimum (feet)
Maximum Building /Structure Height (HT). Density (DU), and Floor- Area -Ratio (FAR)
j Classification of project frontage on
type of roadway HT DU " ' FAR HT ' DU ' '" FAR ' HT ' DU' ' ' ' FAR HT ' ^ DU ". " FAR
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Arterial. 45 20 1 0 65/100' 30/40 2 0/2 5 75/100' 40 150/125 80" 4 0
3,5'''
I I Collector 45 20 1 0 65 30/40 2 0/2 5 nia n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Local Street 4 45 20 1 0 45 30/40 2 0/2 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n /al
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Build -to -line (feet) "
Front abutting a
0 11 H 0 0 "'
public right -of -way.
Rear. 0 , O 0 O
Interior side 0" 0 0 "' 0 "'
Building Setbacks,
Minimum (feet) "
Rear abutting'
Residential single 25 ' /0 " 25 25 ' 25
family
Intracoastal 25 25 0 ' 0 "
waterway
Side abutting'
Residential single 25 7/0 - 25 25 25 '
family
Usable Open Space.
i Minimum (square 2 %''
feet)
1. May be reduced if frontage extends from right -of -way to right -of -way
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4 1' 2. Minimum of fifty (50) feet, if frontage is on a collector /local collector roadway.
l'-‘ 3 For property abutting the MU -H district located west of US 1, the area of increases in height, density
t ' and FAR shall extend a distance of one hundred (100) feet from the MU -H zoning district line and shall
require conditional use approval For properties abutting the MU -H district located east of US 1, the area of
1 increase for height shall extend a distance of one hundred (100) feet from the MU -H zoning district line and
M shall require conditional use approval; however, no increases in density and FAR are allowed. Must also
I have principal frontage on arterial roadway.
4. Must also have frontage on local collector or higher roadway classification.
w 5 Maximum height on any street frontage is forty -five (45) feet. Maximum height on Intracoastal
11 Waterway is thirty -five (35) feet Heights may require reduction where adjacent to a single- family zoning
1,1 district where necessary to achieve the compatibility requirements of these regulations
Is 6. Maximum height reduced to one hundred twenty -five (125) feet for the entire project where property
li abuts any MU -L or residential zoning district not separated by a right -of -way
1 7. Plus one (1) additional foot for each foot of height over thirty -five (35) feet.
1' 8. Where there is an intervening right -of -way of at least forty (40) feet.
II 9. Subject to permitting agency approval.
1 10 Buildings and structures shall be located no farther than zero (0) feet from the property line, excluding
1: those instances where strict adherence hereto would cause visual obstructions to vehicular traffic,
1 • particularly within the triangular- shaped area of property formed by the intersection of two (2) rights -of-
21 way. See Section 5.C.2. below for additional relief provisions from build -to line requirements.
21 11 Listed eligible historic structures are not required to meet these standards.
2 12. The ultimate setback is also a factor of height and application of the Sky Exposure Plane in accordance
2C with Section 5.C.3. below.
24 13. Usable open space shall be required for all developments two (2) acres in size or larger A minimum
2 h of two percent (2 %) of the site shall be devoted to usable open space, consisting of plazas or public open
2: space, excluding private recreation. See Chapter 4, Article Ill, Section 8 for additional regulations
2, 14. Projects within the transit core shall have minimum densities as follows: MU -1 - eleven (11), MU -2 -
20 twenty (20), MU -3 - thirty (30) and MU -H - forty (40) dwellings per acre (except that minimum density for
2 the MU -H district applies to projects located within the entire station area)
31 Projects within the transit core shall have a minimum FAR as follows: MU -L3 - one and three - quarters
31 (I 75) and MU -H - two (2 0) (except that minimum FAR for the MU -H district applies to projects to be
3P located within the entire station area)
3; 16 The maximum density for projects within the Downtown Transit - Oriented Development District
3 Overlay Zone (the Station Area) max be increased up to twenty five percent (25 %) over the maximum
3 y density allowed in the underlying zoning district
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3. Section 4. Chapter 3, Article III, Section 5, of the City of Boynton Beach
3: Code of Ordinances, Part III, Land Development Regulations, is hereby amended as
41 follows:
4 Mixed -Use (Urban) Districts.
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4 A. General.
44 2. Description of Districts.
4 4 a. Mixed Use -Low Intensity 1 (MU-L1). The MU -L1 district implements the
42 mixed use (MX) future land use map (FLUM) classification of the Comprehensive
4: Plan and has a maximum residential density of twenty (20) dwelling units per
4 ' � acre, and a minimum density of eleven (11) dwelling units per acre if located
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1 within the transit core. except within the Downtown Transit- Oriented
q Development District (DTODD) Overlay Zone (the Station Area), where the
maximum density is twenty five (25) dwelling units per acre. In addition, projects
located within the transit core of the Station Area shall have a minimum density of
eleven (11) dwelling units per acre. This minimum density requirement shall be
applicable to any such project regardless of whether the site is partially or entirely
located within the transit core.
b. Mixed Use -Low Intensity 2 (MU -L2). The MU -L2 district implements
11 the mixed use (MX) future land use map (FLUM) classification of the
iii Comprehensive Plan and has a maximum residential density of thirty (30) •
I dwelling units per acre, • - • -- • - • - - - - • - - -'• - _
1! acre if located within the transit core. .except within the Downtown Transit-
i4 Oriented Development District (DTODD) Overlay Zone (the Station Area), where
I - the maximum density is thirty seven and a half (37.5) dwelling units per acre. In
i': addition, projects located within the transit core of the Station Area shall have a
1, minimum density of twenty (20) dwelling units per acre. —This minimum density
I : requirement shall be applicable to any such project regardless of whether the site
I • is partially or entirely located within the transit core.
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2Ii I c. Mixed Use -Low Intensity 3 (MU-L3). The MU -L3 district implements
2p the mixed use (MX) future land use map (FLUM) classification of the
2c Comprehensive Plan and has a maximum residential density of forty (40) dwelling • - )4 units per acre, - • -- - • - - - - • • • • - ' - - • -
2,iv located within the transit core. except within the Downtown Transit- Oriented
2 0 Development District (DTODD) Overlay Zone (the Station Area), where the
2 maximum density is fifty (50) dwelling units per acre. In addition, projects located
2 within the transit core of the Station Area shall have a minimum density of thirty
211 (30) dwelling units per acre. —This minimum density requirement shall be
3 1 applicable to any such project regardless of whether the site is partially or entirely
31 located within the transit core.
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3 d. Mixed Use -High Intensity (MU -H). The MU -H district implements the
34 mixed use core (MX -C) future land use map (FLUM) classification of the
3 Comprehensive Plan and has a maximum residential density of eighty (80)
3: dwelling units per acre. except within the Downtown Transit- Oriented
3k Development Distnct (DTODD) Overlay Zone (the Station Area), where the
3: maximum density is hundred (100) dwelling units per acre. In addition, projects
3II located within the Station Area shall have a minimum density of thirty (30)
41 dwelling units per acre.This minimum density requirement shall be applicable to
41 any such project regardless of whether the site is partially or entirely located
4 within the transit core. The intent of this district is to supplant the central business
4 district (CBD) in the historic downtown and marina district.
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4. 3. Location and General Use Requirements. 1
4 c. Mixed Use -High Intensity (MU -H). 1
4 (2) The MU -H district is appropriate for high density /intensity
4 development intended for the downtown area, which is generally located east of
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1! the FEC Railroad, including the marina district, and which extends out from the
21 planned train station by approximately three (3) to four (4) blocks. Such
developments shall include a mix of uses designed in a compact vertical style.
Developments proposed within the Downtown Transit - Oriented Development
District Overlay Zone (the Sstation Aarea) must contain a residential component
and have space on the first floor which shall be devoted to commercial uses for
those portions of the project having frontage along Ocean Avenue or an arterial
road.
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to Section 5. Chapter 3, Article III, Section 5, of the Cit y of Boynton Beach
1111 Code of Ordinances, Part III, Land Development Regulations, is hereby amended as
112 follows:
1 C. Building and Site Regulations.
14 1. Building and Site Regulation (Table 3 -21).
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MIXED USE, MU -LI MU -L2 MU -L3 MU-I
1 URBAN
Lot Area. Minimum
(acres)
Public part. N/A N/A N/A N/A
All other uses 0 50 0 75 1 1
Lot Frontage, 100 100 150 200
Minimum (feet).
Structure Height, 3t) 30 30 30
Minimum (feet). i
Classification of Maximum Building /Structure Height (HT), Density (DU). and Floor- Area -Ratio (FAR)
project frontage on
type of roadway HT DU ' FAR HT DU ' ' FAR ' HT ' DU". "' FAR HT ' ° DU" '° FAF
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Arterial 45 20 1 0 65/100' 30/40 2 0/2 5 75/100 ' 40 " 3 50 '' 150/125 80'" 4 0
1 Collector 45 20 1 0 65 30/40 2 0/2 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
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ii Local Street 45 20 I 0 45 30/40 2 0/2 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
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Build -to -line (feet) ".
Front abutting a t) 0 0 0 „
I j public right -of -way:
Rear 0 "' 0 "' 0 "' 0'
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Interior side 0'° 0 '" 0 '' 0 H I
Building Setbacks. I I
Minimum (feet) "
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Rear abutting'
Residential single 25 , /0 , /5 25 , ?5
family
Intracoastal 25 25 0 0
waterway
Side abutting'
Residential single- 25 , /ll ' , 25 25 ' 25
family
Usable Open Space.
! Minimum (square 20/0
' feet).
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1. May be reduced if frontage extends from right -of -way to right -of -way.
2 Minimum of fifty (50) feet, if frontage is on a collector /local collector roadway'
3. For property abutting the MU -H district located west of US 1, the area of increases in height, density
Itl and FAR shall extend a distance of one hundred (100) feet from the MU -H zoning district line and shall
i'1 require conditional use approval For properties abutting the MU -H district located east of US 1, the area of
increase for height shall extend a distance of one hundred (100) feet from the MU -H zoning district line and
• shall require conditional use approval: however, no increases in density and FAR are allowed. Must also
11 have principal frontage on arterial roadway.
11 4 Must also have frontage on local collector or higher roadway classification.
11 5 Maximum height on any street frontage is forty -five (45) feet. Maximum height on Intracoastal
11 Waterway is thirty -five (35) feet. Heights may require reduction where adjacent to a single- family zoning
IF district where necessary to achieve the compatibility requirements of these Regulations.
1' 6 Maximum height reduced to one hundred twenty -five (125) feet for the entire project where property
1 • abuts any MU -L or residential zoning district not separated by a right -of -way.
1 7. Plus one (1) additional foot for each foot of height over thirty -five (35) feet.
1: 8. Where there is an intervening right -of -way of at least forty (40) feet.
1' 9. Subject to permitting agency approval.
I 1 10 Buildings and structures shall be located no farther than zero (0) feet from the property line, excluding
those instances where strict adherence hereto would cause visual obstructions to vehicular traffic,
particularly within the triangular- shaped area of property formed by the intersection of two (2) rights -of-
r way. See Section 5.C.2 below for additional relief provisions from build -to line requirements.
I I. Listed eligible historic structures are not required to meet these standards.
12. The ultimate setback is also a factor of height and application of the Sky Exposure Plane in accordance
t with Section 5.C.3. below
13. Usable open space shall be required for all developments two (2) acres in size or larger. A minimum of
two percent (2 %) of the site shall be devoted to usable open space, consisting of plazas or public open
• space, excluding private recreation See Chapter 4, Article III. Section 8 for additional regulations
31 14 Projects within the transit core shall have minimum densities as follows: MU -i - eleven (11), MU -2 -
31 twenty (20), MU -3 - thirty (30) and MU -H - forty' (40) dwellings per acre (except that minimum density for
36 the MU -H district applies to projects located within the entire station area).
31 15 Projects within the transit core shall have a minimum FAR as follows. MU -L3 - one and three - quarters
3 (I 75) and MU -H - two (2 0) (except that minimum FAR for the MU -H district applies to projects to be
3' located within the entire station area)
3. 16. The maximum density for projects within the Downtown Transit - Oriented Development District
3 Overlay Zone (the Station Area) may be increased up to twenty five percent (25%) over the maximum
3: density allowed in the underlying zoning district
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3. Additional Standards. See Chapter 4. Article III. Section 6.H. for additional
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I a standards related to urban design and building location for properties located in within the
transit core of a the Downtown T ransit- Oriented Development District Overlay Zone
(the Sstation A -areal .
Section 6. Chapter 3, Article III, Section 8, Overlay Zones of the City of
Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances, Part III, Land Development Regulations, is hereby
amended as follows:
E. Downtown Transit - Oriented Development District (DTODD) Overlay Zone
1. Intent. This overlay zone implements Policy No.1.18.1 of the Comprehensive
a Plan's Future Land Use Element which establishes the DTODD to improve land
development patterns around the future station of the planned commuter service. The
overlay zone's features further enhance the vision embodied by mixed -use zoning
districts with increased density and intensity as well as strong emphasis on
interconnectivity throughout the area.
2. Defined. The DTODD Overlay Zone coincides with the Station Area of a ' /2 mile
radius around the intersection of Ocean Avenue and the Florida East Coast rail
corridor, which is the anticipated location of the Downtown Boynton Beach Station
for the planned commuter Tri -Rail Coastal Link service on the FEC Corridor.
3. General. See additional standards and requirements for mixed -use (urban) districts
based on the proximity to the planned train station in Chapter 3, Article III, Section
5.A.
4. Use(s) Allowed. For the DTODD, allowed uses are based on the undelying zoning
district. See "Use Matrix'". Table 3 -28 in Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D.
); 5. Building and Site Regulations. See Chapter 3. Article III, Section 5.C.
31 6. Additional Standards. See Chapter 4, Article III, Section 6.H. for additional
31 standards related to urban design and building location for properties located within
31, the transit core of the Station Area.
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Section 7. Chapter 4, Article III, Section 6, of the City of Boynton Beach
Code of Ordinances, Part III, Land Development Regulations, is hereby amended as
follows:
B. Building Location.
1. General. The revitalization of urban places depends on safety and security, with
building /street design having a symbiotic relationship. The location of a building and its
proximity /interaction with the public realm is paramount when trying to create urban
• areas that have a "sense of place" that is consistent with smart growth principles and neo-
1'i traditional planning efforts. Development must adequately accommodate automobiles,
1 but in ways that respect pedestrians and the forms of public space and gathering areas.
l 2. Standards.
1. a. Each building shall meet the build -to line and reduced setback areas of the
1' respective zoning district or Overlay Zone, whichever is applicable. The location of off-
!,- street parking areas is strongly discouraged between buildings and rights -of -way.
However, in certain instances, this type of design may be impractical, and strict adherence
17, may deter incremental improvements or upgrades to individual properties, which
: therefore, perpetuates the blighted conditions of the redevelopment areas. In these
1 • circumstances, deviations from the build -to line and reduced setback area requirements
may be allowed, but only contingent the submittal of a Community Design Appeal
11 application that satisfactorily addresses the evaluation criteria and when such application
is approved by the City Commission.
b. Within mixed -use and non - residential developments, structures proposed along
arterial roadways shall be required to occupy the entire length of the street frontage,
1 1 notwithstanding adjustments for cross- visibility, and open areas devoted to public
�M gathering or pedestrian circulation. This building location requirement along the arterial
roadway only applies to new construction or major site plan modifications to existing
developments. Also see Chapter 4, Article I1. Section 4.B.5. for additional streetscape
• design requirements.
31 c. For properties fronting on arterial and collector roadways within Downtown
31 I Transit - Oriented Development District Overlay Zone (the Sstation Aarea), building
31. location and design shall contribute to a "streetwall" of pedestrian scale, so as to prevent
3g any interruptions to building massing, except in limited circumstances to promote project
3 functionality as determined by the Director of Planning and Zoning. Interruptions in the
3M streetwall shall be limited to those necessary to accommodate pedestrian pass - throughs,
3 . public plazas, entry forecourts, and permitted vehicular access driveways when access is
3 not available from a local street.
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3s F. Off - Street Parking Area Standards
41 5. Miscellaneous Standards.
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►i f. Off - Street Parking for Station Area. See Section 6.H. below for additional standards
-,, regarding off - street parking areas located within the Downtown Transit - Oriented
F, Development District Overlay Zone (the Sstation Aareal.
Section 8. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion
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thereof be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall
not affect the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 9. Authority is hereby given to codify this Ordinance.
Section 10. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.
4 FIRST READING this 17 day of February, 2015.
110 SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSAGE this ail.° day of Mage,s4 ,
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1 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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1 Mayor — Jerry Taylor ✓ _ t
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1 Vice Mayor — Joe Casello
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Commissioner — David T. Merker ✓
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2/ Commissioner — Mack McCray ✓
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and Use - SPECIAL HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (SHDR) III III AGRICULTURE (A) [7:71 MIXED USE SUBURBAN (MXS)
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) Max 5 00 D U /Acre I I OFFICE COMMERCIAL (OC) III- RECREATIONAL (R) 1110 DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT (DRI)
I MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MODR) Max 7 5 D U /Acre ■ LOCAL RETAIL COMMERCIAL (LRC) - PUBLIC & PRIVATE GOVERNMENTAUINSTITUTIONAL (PPGI) ® CONSERVATION (CON)
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EXHIBIT 2 - B
TOD (OVERLAY PROVISIONS INCLUDING DENSITY BONUS)
Definitions (LDR, Chapter 1, Article II):
STATION AREA- A geographic area established for planning and regulatory purposes, and
which is characterized by "Compact Development" within a one -half (1/2) mile radius around a
transit station. Within the framework of TOD and transit station planning, this area includes the
"Transit Core." See "Transit Core." The Station Area of a % mile radius around the intersection
of Ocean Avenue and the Florida East Coast rail corridor, the anticipated location of the
Downtown Boynton Beach Station for the planned commuter Tri -Rail Coastal Link service on
the FEC Corridor, coincides with the Downtown Transit- Oriented Development District
(TODD).
EXHIBIT 2 — C
TOD (OVERLAY PROVISIONS INCLUDING DENSITY BONUS)
Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones (LDR Ch. 3. Art. III. Sec. l.Overview)
E. Mixed Use Urban Building and Site Regulations (Table 3 -4)
MIXED USE, MU -LI MU -L2 MI -L3 MU -H
URBAN
Lot Area, Minimum
(acres)
Public park N/A N A N N
All other uses 0 50 0 75 I I
Lot Frontage, 100' 100 150 200
Minimum (feet)
Structure Height, 30 30 30 30
Minimum (feet)
Classification of Maximum Building /Structure Height (Hl ), Density (DU), and Floor- Area -Ratio (FAR)
project frontage on
I type of roadway HT DU" FAR HT' DL — FAR HT DU" FAR HT" DU '_ FAR
I Arterial 45 20 I 0 65 ' 30/40 2 0 2 5 75/ 100 ` 40 " 3 0, 150, 125 80 " 4 0 "
35'
Collector 45 20 I 0 65 30/40 2 0 2 5 n na na n a ma n
Local Street' 45 20 I 0 45 30/40 2 0'2 5 na na nia na n/a n
Build-to-line (feet) "
Front abutting a 0 ,,, 0 ,,,
public right -of -way
Rear 0 " 0 "' 0 0 '"
Interior side 0 "' 0 "' 0 " 0
Building Setbacks,
Minimum (feet) "
Rear abutting "
Residential single -
family 25 ' r0 " 25 ' 25 25
Intracoastal 15 25 0 " 0 '
waterway
Side abutting "
Residential single- 25 ' 0 'S ' 25 ' 25
family
Usable Open Space,
Minimum (square 2 °0'
feet)
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1 May be reduced if frontage extends from right -of -way to right -of -way
2 Minimum of fifty (50) feet, if frontage is on a collector /local collector roadway
3 For property abutting the MU -H district located west of US I, the area of increases in height, density and FAR
shall extend a distance of one hundred (100) feet from the MU -H zoning district line and shall require conditional
use approval For properties abutting the MU -H district located east of US 1, the area of increase for height shall
extend a distance of one hundred (100) feet from the MU -H zoning district line and shall require conditional use
approval, however, no increases in density and FAR are allowed Must also have principal frontage on arterial
roadway
4 Must also have frontage on local collector or higher roadway classification
5 Maximum height on any street frontage is forty -five (45) feet Maximum height on Intracoastal Waterway is
thirty-five (35) feet Heights may require reduction where adjacent to a single -family zoning district where
necessary to achieve the compatibility requirements of these regulations
6 Maximum height reduced to one hundred twenty -five (125) feet for the entire project where property abuts any
MU -L or residential zoning district not separated by a right -of -way
7 Plus one (1) additional foot for each foot of height over thirty -five (35) feet
8 Where there is an intervening right -of -way of at least forty (40) feet
9 Subject to permitting agency approval
10 Buildings and structures shall be located no farther than zero (0) feet from the property line, excluding those
instances where strict adherence hereto would cause visual obstructions to vehicular traffic, particularly within the
triangular- shaped area of property formed by the intersection of two (2) rights -of -way See Section 5 C 2 below for
additional relief provisions from build -to line requirements
11 Listed eligible historic structures are not required to meet these standards
12 The ultimate setback is also a factor of height and application of the Sky Exposure Plane in accordance with
Section 5 C 3 below
13 Usable open space shall be required for all developments two (2) acres in size or larger A minimum of two
percent (2 %) of the site shall be devoted to usable open space, consisting of plazas or public open space, excluding
private recreation See Chapter 4, Article ill, Section 8 for additional regulations
14 Projects within the transit core shall have minimum densities as follows MU -1 - eleven (11), MU -2 - twenty
(20), MU -3 - thirty (30) and MU -H - forty (40) dwellings per acre (except that minimum density for the MU -H
district applies to projects located within the entire station area)
15 Projects within the transit core shall have a minimum FAR as follows MU -L3 - one and three- quarters (1 75)
and MU -H - two (2 0) (except that minimum FAR for the MU -H district applies to projects to be located within the
entire station area)
16 l'he maximum density for projects within the Downtown I ransit- Oriented Deveh rent 1)istriLt Overlay /one
Lthe Station Area) may he increased up to twenty five percent (?5`lianver the ma\imum density allowed in the
u» derlyizoning district
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TOD (OVERLAY PROVISIONS INCLUDING DENSITY BONUS)
Zoning Districts and Overlay Zoning (LDR Ch 3. Art. III. Sec. 5)
Mixed -Use (Urban) Districts.
A. General.
2. Description of Districts.
a. Mixed Use -Low Intensity 1 (MU-L1). The MU-L1 district implements the
mixed use (MX) future land use map (FLUM) classification of the
Comprehensive Plan and has a maximum residential density of twenty (20)
dwelling units per acre, . .. -- • - - . - - - • - -
acre if located within the transit core. except within the Downtown Transit -
Oriented Development District (DTODD) Overlay Zone (the Station Area), where
the maximum density is twenty five (25) dwelling units per acre. In addition,
projects located within the transit core of the Station Area shall have a minimum
density of eleven (11) dwelling units per acre. This minimum density requirement
shall be applicable to any such project regardless of whether the site is partially or
entirely located within the transit core.
b. Mixed Use -Low Intensity 2 (MU -L2). The MU -L2 district implements
the mixed use (MX) future land use map (FLUM) classification of the
Comprehensive Plan and has a maximum residential density of thirty (30)
dwelling units per acre, and a minimum density of twenty (20) dwelling units per
acre if located within the transit core. ,except within the Downtown Transit -
Oriented Development District (DTODD) Overlay Zone (the Station Area), where
the maximum density is thirty seven and a half (37.5) dwelling units per acre. In
addition, projects located within the transit core of the Station Area shall have a
minimum density of twenty (20) dwelling units per acre. —This minimum density
requirement shall be applicable to any such project regardless of whether the site
is partially or entirely located within the transit core.
c. Mixed Use -Low Intensity 3 (MU -L3). The MU -L3 district implements
the mixed use (MX) future land use map (FLUM) classification of the
Comprehensive Plan and has a maximum residential density of forty (40)
dwelling units per acre_ and a minimum density of thirty (30) dwelling units per
acre if located within the transit core. except within the Downtown Transit -
Oriented Development District (DTODD) Overlay Zone (the Station Area), where
the maximum density is fifty (50) dwelling units per acre. In addition, projects
located within the transit core of the Station Area shall have a minimum density
of thirty (30) dwelling units per acre. -This minimum density requirement shall be
applicable to any such project regardless of whether the site is partially or entirely
located within the transit core.
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d. Mixed Use -High Intensity (MU -H). The MU -H district implements the
mixed use core (MX -C) future land use map (FLUM) classification of the
Comprehensive Plan and has a maximum residential density of eighty (80)
dwelling units per acre, except within the Downtown Transit - Oriented
Development District (DTODD) Overlay Zone (the Station Area), where the
maximum density is hundred (100) dwelling units per acre. In addition, projects
located within the Station Area shall have a minimum density of thirty (30)
dwelling units per acre.This minimum density requirement shall be applicable to
any such project regardless of whether the site is partially or entirely located
within the transit core. The intent of this district is to supplant the central
business district (CBD) in the historic downtown and marina district.
3. Location and General Use Requirements.
c. Mixed Use -High Intensity (MU -H).
(2) The MU -H district is appropriate for high density /intensity
development intended for the downtown area, which is generally located east of
the FEC Railroad, including the marina district, and which extends out from the
planned train station by approximately three (3) to four (4) blocks. Such
developments shall include a mix of uses designed in a compact vertical
style. Developments proposed within the Downtown Transit - Oriented
Development District Overlay Zone (the Sstation Aarea) must contain a
residential component and have space on the first floor which shall be devoted to
commercial uses for those portions of the project having frontage along Ocean
Avenue or an arterial road.
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TOD (OVERLAY PROVISIONS INCLUDING DENSITY BONUS)
Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones (LDR Ch. 3, Art. III., Sec. 5.)
C. Building and Site Regulations.
1. Building and Site Regulation (Table 3 -21).
MIXED USE, MU -L1 MU -L2 MU -L3 MU-I-1
URBAN
Lot Area, Minimum
(acres)'
Public park. N/A N/A N/A N/A
All other uses 0 50 0 75 1 1
Lot Frontage, 100' 100 150' 200
Minimum (feet).
Structure Height. 30 30 30 30
Minimum (feet)
Classification of Maximum Building /Structure Height (HT). Density (DU), and Floor- Area -Ratio (FAR):
project frontage on
type of roadway HT DU ' FAR HT' DU ' " FAR ' HT' DU ' FAR HT' " DU ". 1 " FAR
I Arterial 45 20 1 0 65/100 ' 30/40 2 0/2 5 75/100 ' 40 " 3 50/ ,
150/125 80 '" 4 0 ''
Collector 45 20 I 0 65 30/40 2 0/2.5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Local Street' 45 20 1 0 45 30/40 2 0/2 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Build -to -line (feet) "
Front abutting a 0 0 0 0"
public right-of-way
Rear 0 '" 0 "' 0 "' 0 "'
Interior side 0 1 " 0 " 0 "' 0 "'
Building Setbacks.
Minimum (feet) "
Rear abutting :
Residential single- 25 ' /0 " 25 ' 25 ' 25 '
family
Intracoastal /5 25 0 " 0 '
waterway
Side abutting ' :
Residential single- 25 ' /0' " 25 25 ' 25
family:
Usable Open Space,
Minimum (square 2 °,/ "
feet)
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1. May be reduced if frontage extends from right -of -way to right -of -way.
2. Minimum of fifty (50) feet, if frontage is on a collector /local collector roadway.
3. For property abutting the MU -H district located west of US 1, the area of increases in height, density and FAR
shall extend a distance of one hundred (100) feet from the MU -H zoning district line and shall require conditional
use approval. For properties abutting the MU -H district located east of US 1, the area of increase for height shall
extend a distance of one hundred (100) feet from the MU -H zoning district line and shall require conditional use
approval; however, no increases in density and FAR are allowed Must also have principal frontage on arterial
roadway.
4. Must also have frontage on local collector or higher roadway classification.
5. Maximum height on any street frontage is forty -five (45) feet Maximum height on Intracoastal Waterway is
thirty -five (35) feet. Heights may require reduction where adjacent to a single- family zoning district where
necessary to achieve the compatibility requirements of these Regulations
6. Maximum height reduced to one hundred twenty -five (125) feet for the entire project where property abuts any
MU -L or residential zoning district not separated by a right -of -way
7. Plus one (1) additional foot for each foot of height over thirty -five (35) feet
8. Where there is an intervening right -of -way of at least forty (40) feet.
9. Subject to permitting agency approval.
10. Buildings and structures shall be located no farther than zero (0) feet from the property line, excluding those
instances where strict adherence hereto would cause visual obstructions to vehicular traffic, particularly within the
triangular- shaped area of property formed by the intersection of two (2) rights -of -way. See Section 5.C.2. below for
additional relief provisions from build -to line requirements
11. Listed eligible historic structures are not required to meet these standards.
12. The ultimate setback is also a factor of height and application of the Sky Exposure Plane in accordance with
Section 5.C.3 below.
13 Usable open space shall be required for all developments two (2) acres in size or larger. A minimum of two
percent (2 %) of the site shall be devoted to usable open space, consisting of plazas or public open space, excluding
private recreation See Chapter 4, Article III, Section 8 for additional regulations.
14. Projects within the transit core shall have minimum densities as follows: MU -1 - eleven (1 I ), MU -2 - twenty
(20), MU -3 - thirty (30) and MU -H - forty (40) dwellings per acre (except that minimum density for the MU -H
district applies to projects located within the entire station area).
15. Projects within the transit core shall have a minimum FAR as follows: MU -L3 - one and three - quarters (1.75)
and MU -H - two (2.0) (except that minimum FAR for the MU -H district applies to projects to be located within the
entire station area).
16. The maximum density for projects within the Downtown Transit - Oriented Development District Overlay Zone
(the Station Area) may be increased up to twenty five percent (25° o) over the maximum density allowed in the
underlying zoning district
3. Additional Standards. See Chapter 4, Article III, Section 6.H. for additional standards
related to urban design and building location for properties located in within the transit core of a
the Downtown Transit- Oriented Development District Overlay Zone (the Sstation A -area) .
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TOD (OVERLAY PROVISIONS INCLUDING DENSITY BONUS)
Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones (LDR, Ch 3, Art. III., Sec. 8. Overlay Zones)
E. Downtown Transit- Oriented Development District ( DTODD) Overlay Zone
1. Intent. This overla zone imelements Polic No.1.18.1 of the Comerehensive
Plan's Future Land Use Element which establishes the DTODD to improve land
development patterns around the future station of the planned commuter service. The
overlay zone's features further enhance the vision embodied by mixed -use zoning
districts with increased density and intensity as well as strong emphasis on
interconnectivity throughout the area.
2. Defined. The DTODD Overlay Zone coincides with the Station Area of a 1/2 mile
radius around the intersection of Ocean Avenue and the Florida East Coast rail
corridor, which is the anticipated location of the Downtown Boynton Beach Station
for the planned commuter Tri -Rail Coastal Link service on the FEC Corridor.
3. General. See additional standards and requirements for mixed -use (urban) districts
based on the proximity to the planned train station in Chapter 3, Article III, Section
5.A.
4. Use(s) Allowed. For the DTODD, allowed uses are based on the undelying_zoning
district. See "Use Matrix ", Table 3 -28 in Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D.
5. Building and Site Regulations. See Chapter 3, Article III, Section 5.C.
6. Additional Standards. See Chapter 4, Article III, Section 6.H. for additional
standards related to urban design and building location for properties located within
the transit core of the Station Area.
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TOD (OVERLAY PROVISIONS INCLUDING DENSITY BONUS)
Exterior Building and Site Design Standards (LDR, Ch. 4, Art. III., Sec. 6.)
B Building Location
1. General. The revitalization of urban places depends on safety and security, with
building /street design having a symbiotic relationship. The location of a building and its
proximity /interaction with the public realm is paramount when trying to create urban areas that
have a "sense of place" that is consistent with smart growth principles and neo- traditional
planning efforts. Development must adequately accommodate automobiles, but in ways that
respect pedestrians and the forms of public space and gathering areas.
2. Standards.
a. Each building shall meet the build -to line and reduced setback areas of the respective
zoning district or Overlay Zone, whichever is applicable. The location of off - street parking areas
is strongly discouraged between buildings and rights -of -way. However, in certain instances, this
type of design may be impractical, and strict adherence may deter incremental improvements or
upgrades to individual properties, which therefore, perpetuates the blighted conditions of the
redevelopment areas. In these circumstances, deviations from the build -to line and reduced
setback area requirements may be allowed, but only contingent the submittal of a Community
Design Appeal application that satisfactorily addresses the evaluation criteria and when such
application is approved by the City Commission.
b. Within mixed -use and non - residential developments, structures proposed along arterial
roadways shall be required to occupy the entire length of the street frontage, notwithstanding
adjustments for cross - visibility, and open areas devoted to public gathering or pedestrian
circulation. This building location requirement along the arterial roadway only applies to new
construction or major site plan modifications to existing developments. Also see Chapter 4,
Article II, Section 4.B.5. for additional streetscape design requirements.
c. For properties fronting on arterial and collector roadways within Downtown Transit-
' Oriented Development District Overlay Zone (the Sstation Aareaj, building location and design
shall contribute to a "streetwall" of pedestrian scale, so as to prevent any interruptions to building
massing, except in limited circumstances to promote project functionality as determined by the
Director of Planning and Zoning. Interruptions in the streetwall shall be limited to those
necessary to accommodate pedestrian pass - throughs, public plazas, entry forecourts, and
permitted vehicular access driveways when access is not available from a local street.
F. Off - Street Parking Area Standards
5. Miscellaneous Standards.
f. Off- Street Parking for Station Area. See Section 6.H. below for additional standards regarding
off - street parking areas located within the Downtown Transit - Oriented Development District
Overlay Zone (the Sstation Aareal.