HomeMy Public PortalAbout18-4ORDINANCE NO. 18/4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION
OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ELIMINATING
REFERENCES TO ITEMS CATEGORIZED AS
DISCOURAGED AND DECLARING THEM
PROHIBITED BY AMENDING THE TOWN
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 66,
ZONING; ARTICLE V, SITE PLANS; DIVISION
2, ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW -
LEVELS 1, 2 AND 3; SECTION 66-141,
APPLICABILITY; AMENDING CHAPTER 70,
GULF STREAM DESIGN MANUAL; ARTICLE I,
IN GENERAL; AT SECTION 70-4, HOW TO USE
THIS MANUAL; AMENDING CHAPTER 70;
ARTICLE V, AREAWIDE STANDARDS;
DIVISION I, GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL
STANDARDS; SECTIONS 70-97,
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE; 70-98, BUILDING
FORM; 70-99, ROOF DESIGN, SLOPE, AND
MATERIALS; 70-100, ROOF AND EAVE
HEIGHTS; 70-101, WINDOWS; 70-102,
SHUTTERS AND AWNINGS; 70-103,
ENTRANCES; 70-104, EXTERIOR MATERIALS;
70-105, GARAGES AND ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS; 70-106, COLOR; 70-107,
ADDITIONS AND REHABILITATIONS, AND
REPLACEMENT OF EXITING FEATURES;
AMENDING CHAPTER 70; ARTICLE V;
DIVISION 2, SPECIAL EXCEPTION
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS; SECTION 70-
126, ADDITIONS AND REHABILITATIONS
INCORPORATING A PROHIBITED DESIGN
ELEMENT THAT IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF
THE DESIGN OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE;
AMENDING CHAPTER 70; ARTICLE V;
DIVISION 3, GENERAL LANDSCAPE
STANDARDS; SECTION 70-148, PRINCIPLES;
AMENDING CHAPTER 70; ARTICLE V;
DIVISION 4, GENERAL OUTDOOR LIGHTING
STANDARDS; SECTION 70-169, STANDARDS;
AMENDING CHAPTER 70; ARTICLE VI,
DISTRICT STANDARDS; SECTION 70-187,
TABLE OF DISTRICT STANDARDS;
AMENDING CHAPTER 70; ARTICLE VII,
PREDOMINANT ARCHITECTURAL STYLES;
DIVISION 2, SPANISH MEDITERRANEAN
REVIVAL STYLE ARCHITECTURAL
STANDARDS; SECTIONS 70-217 BUILDING
FORM; 70-218, ROOFS; 70-219, WINDOWS; 70-
220, ENTRANCES; 70-221 EXTERIOR
MATERIALS; COLORS; 70-222, GARAGES;
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS; AMENDING
CHAPTER 70; ARTICLE VII; DIVISION 3, GULF
STREAM -BERMUDA STYLE; SECTIONS 70-
237, BUILDING FORM; 70-238, ROOFS; 70-239,
WINDOWS; 70-240, SHUTTERS; 70-241,
ENTRANCES; 70-242, EXTERIOR MATERIALS;
COLORS; 70-244, GARAGES; ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS; AMENDING CHAPTER 70;
ARTICLE VIII, SUPPLEMENTAL
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; SECTIONS
70-266, TELEVISION ANTENNAS; SATELLITE
DISHES; 70-267, MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT;
70-268, FRONT YARD ACCOUTREMENTS; 70-
269, MAILBOXES; AMENDING CHAPTER 70;
ARTICLE IX, APPENDIX; SECTION 70-297,
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS;
AMENDING CHAPTER 71, GULF STREAM
DESIGN MANUAL RM WEST AND RM EAST
MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS; SECTIONS 71-7, MULTIPLE -
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES;
71-8 ADDITIONS AND REHABILITATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS
Section 1. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at
Chapter 66, Zoning; Article V, Site Plans; Division 2, Architectural/Site Plan Review—Levels 1,
2 and 3; Section 66-141, Applicability, to read as follows:
Sec. 66-141. - Applicability.
For purposes of administering the requirements of this article, development projects
are classified as follows:
(2) Projects requiring level 2 architectural/site plan review.
a. Detached, habitable, minor accessory structures;
b. Expansions of existing primary or accessory structures of greater than 300 square
feet or ten percent of the existing total floor area on the property, but not larger than
50 percent;
c. Demolitions of existing primary or accessory structures of greater than 300 square
feet or ten percent of the existing total floor area on the property but not more than
50 percent;
d. Projeets which utilize design styles, elements or- material r- elassified a
diseouraged by the Gulf Stream Design Manual in the appheable zoning distfiet-,
eA. Removal of more than two trees of over eight inches in caliper, or removal of any
trees where replacement trees are not proposed. This provision shall not be applicable
to clubs located within the Town which maintain golf courses which require removal
and replacement of trees as a matter of maintenance and improvement of the golf
course. This exemption shall not apply, however, in the event of the removal and
replacement of trees located within a perimeter of 100 feet of any boundary of the
golf course. Notwithstanding the foregoing, removal or alteration of more than 50
percent of vegetation on a site requires level III approval.
f -e. New entrance gates along AlA, major landscaping additions or removal and
perimeter walls parallel to AlA that are within the 50 -foot North Ocean Boulevard
Overlay District;
g_f. Development proposals which otherwise would require a level 1 architectural/site
plan review but which also require a sign review;
h -g. Development proposals which otherwise would require a level 1 architectural/site
plan review but which, in the opinion of the planning and building administrator,
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warrant a level 2 architectural/site plan review due to the development's potential
impacts.
Section 2. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at
Chapter 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article I, In General; Section 70-4, How to use this
Manual, to read as follows:
Sec. 70-4. - How to use this manual.
(c)
Design standards. The design standards in this chapter provide the town with a
methodology and common framework for reviewing submissions for project approvals.
The design standards contained herein are either mandatory or discretionary. The terms
"required" and "prohibited" are mandatory. The terms "preferred"and agea�e
is discretionary. These terms are defined below:
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Prohibited.
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Prohibited items are design elements that do not maintain the desired character or quality
of the zoning district within which they are located and are not permitted under current
codes or regulations.
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Use of prohibited elements mandates project denial.
Section 3. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at
Chapter 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article V, Areawide Standards; Division I, General
Architectural Standards; Sections 70-97, Architectural Style; 70-98, Building Form; 70-99, Roof
Design, Slope, and Materials; 70-100 Roof and Eave Heights; 70-101, Windows; 70-102, Shutters
and Awnings; 70-103, Entrances; 70-104, Exterior materials; 70-105, Garages and Accessory
Buildings; 70-106, Color; 70-107 Additions and Rehabilitation, and Replacement of Existing
Features, to read as follows:
Sec. 70-97. - Architectural style.
The town should maintain an overall character of traditional architectural styles
associated with South Florida and the dominant styles currently within the community.
(1)
Preferred.
Gulf Stream -Bermuda
Anglo Caribbean
British Colonial
Georgian
Spanish Mediterranean Revival
Colonial West Indies
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Mentel-ey
Non deseript, whieh is to be defined as not having an apparent ar-chiteetur-al stO
ineluding but not limited to vemaettlar-.
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Prohibited.
A -frame
Art Deco
Contemporary
Geodesic dome
Cracker
Modern glass cubes
Monterey
Non-descript which is to be defined as not having an apparent architectural style
including but not limited to vernacular.
Traditional styles uncharacteristic to South Florida, e.e. English Tudor, Victorian
Sec. 70-98. - Building form.
(a)
New structures should relate harmoniously to the form and scale of architecture in the
vicinity.
(1)
Preferred.
Building forms with central massing
Structures using rectangular configurations
Use of stepbacks
Diseeuffig;ed,
Angular- walls as a dominant or- fepefitive feature
l3ttilding massing eenter-ed on the gar -age
Complex f .1 t t t (excessive multi layer- sto„1.aeks)
Continuous fiat facades
(3)(2)
Prohibited.
A -frame
Angular walls as a dominant or repetitive feature
Building massing centered on the garage
Complex facade treatment (excessive multi -layer stepbacks)
Continuous flat facades
Geodesic dome
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Sec. 70-99. - Roof design, slope and materials.
Roofs are a major visual element and should be carefully considered as to the proportion,
texture, color and compatibility with both the house style and neighboring buildings.
Similarities in roof types create a visual continuity in the streetscape and neighborhood.
Broad low roof lines with overhanging eaves provide a reassuring sense of shelter and
create shade for underlying windows.
(1)
Preferred.
Exposed gutters and downspouts painted to match adjacent roof or wall material
Exposed rafter tails
Flashing, vent stacks, and pipes painted to match adjacent building surface
Gutters and downspouts designed as a continuous architectural feature
Hip or gable roofs
Low pitched roofs (under 28° or 6:12 slope)
Roof material true to architectural style
Roof overhangs (two to 2%2 feet)
Roof pitches over porches or ancillary structures (under 45° or 1:1 slope)
Simple roof geometry
Tile roof material
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Very lew pitehed roofs (less than 0
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Prohibited.
Asphalt shingles except on existing polo cottages and homes with existing asphalt or
wood shingles
Bright, unnaturalistic-looking roof material
Flat roofs visible over ten percent of total roof area, except when used at peaks to reduce
roof massing
Gambrel roofs
Glazed skylights on the streetside
Inconsistent roofing materials visible from the exterior of the property, except approved
accent materials
Mansard roofs
Metal roofs (except unpainted copper when used as a decorative accent or on minor
accessory structures)
Non-earthtone colors (except white), for example: blue, peach, pink,. teal or yellow
Primary color tiles and shingles
Roof material uncharacteristic of architectural style or zoning district
Shed roofs
Steep slopes (over 45° or 1:1 slope)
Very low pitched roofs (less than 18° or 5:12 slope)
Roll tile and similar tile styles in all districts except Place Au Soleil
S -Tile in all districts except Place Au Soleil
Solar panels facing the street or waterway
Unnecessarily complex or monolithic roof design
All white tile other than flat cement tile
Sec. 70-100. - Roof and cave heights.
(b)
One story homes.
(1)
Preferred.
Entry features: From eight feet to 12 feet
Eave heights: From eight feet to ten feet six inches
Eave lines: Three or less
Roof features: Three or less visible per building side
Roof heights: 20 feet or less (24 feet or less for roof features)
(3)(D
Prohibited.
Entry features: Greater than 4-412 feet
Eave heights: Less than eight feet or greater than 42 ten feet six inches
Eave lines: Ri-ve Four or more
Roof features: €tee Four or more visible per building side
Roof heights: Greater than 2420 feet (greater than 29 24 feet for roof features)
(c)
Two story homes.
(1)
Preferred.
Entry features
Beachfront and Ocean West Districts—From eight to 14 feet
All other districts—From eight to 14 feet
Eave heights:
Beachfront and Ocean West Districts—From eight feet to 12 feet for one-story portions
22 feet six inches or less for two-story portions
All other districts—From eight feet to ten feet six inches for one-story portions
21 feet or less for two-story portions
Eave lines: Four or less
Roof features: Three or less visible per building side
Roof heights: 22 feet or less for one-story portions
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Prohibited.
Entry features
Beachfront and Ocean West Districts—Greater than 46 14 feet
All other Districts—Greater than 4-6 14 feet
Buildings with more than two and one-half stories
Eave heights:
Beachfront and Ocean West Districts—Less than eight feet or greater than 4-412 feet for
one-story portions
Greater than 2422 feet six inches for two-story portions
All other districts—Less than eight feet or greater than 42 10 feet six inches for one-story
portions
Greater than 23, 21 feet for two-story portions
Eave lines: S4* Five or more
Roof features: Ri-ve Four or more visible per building side
Roof heights:
Greater than 2-6 22 feet for one-story portions
For two-story portions greater than the following for each zoning district:
District
Gulf Stream Core
Ocean West
Beach Front
North/South
Place Au Soliel
See. 70-101. - Windows.
Height in feet
30 (roof features may extend to 35)
30 (roof features may extend to 35)
35 (including roof features)
30 (roof features may extend to 35)
30 (roof features may extend to 35)"
(b)
Preferred.
(1)
Reflect architectural style.
(2)
Use of muntins to divide glass into unified sections of four square feet or less.
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Windows as dominant element.
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Bay and bow windows nt or- r-epetitive element ei: not in sea4e with building
a ar-eh,teen,.- l style
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Prohibited.
(1)
Floor -to -ceiling windows greater than one story.
(2)
Reflective or mirrored glass.
(3)
Glass block visible from street.
(4)
Jalousie windows visible from street.
(5)
Undivided windows over three feet in width or larger than 16 square feet visible from
street and/or waterway.
(6)
More than -5040 percent of total window opening area on an elevation (50 percent for
Beachfront District rear elevation)(there must be a higher percentage of wall area than
window area).
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Mery than 50 per-eent of total windaA . . — a on a street or- water -way elevation.
eo posed of undivided panes largef than eight square feet.
($7)
Sliding glass doors on the front of the house.
Windows as dominant element.
Bay and bow windows as a prominent or repetitive element or not in scale with building
and architectural style.
Sliding windows (does not include sliding doors).
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Windows with undivided panes larger than 16 square feet located on the outer face of the
building not screened from an off -premise view.
Sec. 70-102. - Shutters and awnings.
Shutters function as a visual detail as well as weather protection.
(1)
Preferred.
Classic shutter colors (for example: white, black, dark green, muted greens, taupe, stained
mahogany, dark slate blue, slate grey)
Contrasting color
Functional
Shutters should measure the full height and half the width of the window
Traditional horizontal slat or panel type shutters
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Diseetiraged:
Cloth of vin�4 nings on the 4. t elevation, o nt on MeditefFanean style homes
Metal or-„ t,,,-,,;
Non traditional shutter OOIOFS (for errample.: teal, peaeh, mustaf!d yellow, bright foyal
hkte)
Shutters 4 of reale ..;tt, wind,..=,
Shutters painted the same „ t s thr-in�',nu ., i.,,
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Prohibited.
Deep or bright shades of purple
Extremely bright colors (for example: magenta, yellow/orange, bright orange, lime green,
bright reds)
Fluorescent colors
Cloth or vinyl awnings on the front elevation except on Mediterranean style homes
Commercial types
Metal or aluminum awnings
Non-traditional shutter colors (for example: teal peach mustard yellow, bright royal
blue
Shutters out of scale with window
Shutters painted the saine color as the principal building
Sec. 70-103. - Entrances.
Each architectural style has an ensemble of appropriate door types. Shapes and sizes
should be considered in relation to the entire facade and architectural style. Columns,
entablatures, sidelights, transoms, and pediments add detail and provide a sense of scale.
(1)
Preferred.
Appropriate scale and proportion
Corresponding to architectural style
Sturdy wood doors (panel, glazed, or combination)
(2)
Ovef elegant entr oi„„rto eoeher-e
Stained glass sidelights
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Prohibited.
Etched glass
Two-story columns
'r stoFy erre ehere
Over -elegant entrance/porte-cochere
Stained glass sidelights
Sec. 70-104. - Exterior materials.
Materials should be selected for suitability to architectural style. All sides of a house
should relate to each other. The front should not look substantially different from the
other sides. Using a few materials for a single purpose will establish a simple continuity
of design.
(1)
Preferred.
A limited number of trim and accent materials
Brick, red clay or white
Materials used in a consistent manner throughout the building
Stucco
Where materials change, a change in wall planes or some architectural device to give a
sense of transition
Wood
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Vinyl siding (subjeet to sample appr-ova4
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Prohibited.
Cedar shakes/shingles
Exterior surfaces inadequately treated with a full coat of paint or other appropriate finish
coating
Faux stone siding
Half elevation treatment
Logs, milled or rough
Metal and aluminum siding
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Unfinished, exposed concrete block
Vinyl siding
Sec. 70-105. - Garages and accessory buildings.
Garages, storage sheds, decks, and other ancillary structures are elements which should
be integrated with the principal building. Garages, and ancillary structures can have a
negative impact on neighbors. An inconsiderately placed or poorly designed structure can
visually and functionally negate an otherwise attractive residential area.
(1)
Preferred.
Garages and ancillary structures designed to respect the views from neighboring lots
Garages and ancillary structures integrated with the architectural style of the home
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C ,1 enelesures visible from the st feet
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Prohibited.
All garages facing street on lots over 20,000 square feet not adequately screened or
buffered from roadways
Carports
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Garage doors that dominate the front elevation
Metal storage sheds
Three -car garages facing the street are prohibited in all districts except Beachfront and
Ocean West
Two story screen enclosures
Screened enclosures visible from the street
Sec. 70-106. - Color.
(g)
Preferred.
Principal building color representative of architectural style
Trim color(s) and accent colors to be compatible with architectural style
Trim color(s) to be consistent or complementary to principal building color
(h)
More t=tanth ee eolerr(pr—inei1 1 building and t, -:,Y.4
teal,fRustard yellew-,
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Prohibited.
Non-earthtone stains
Non -approved colors for principal buildings and trim
Purples, red (except doors), fluorescent colors, and substantially bright colors (such as:
magenta, lime green, bright pink, bright orange), as trim or accent
Quoins painted a darker shade than the principal building color
Dark stains inconsistent with community character
More than three colors (principal building and trim)
Non-traditional accent colors—For example: deep orange bright teal, mustard yellow,
bright royal blue
Principal building colors not representative of architectural style
Trim color(s) and accent colors not compatible with architectural style
Trim color(s) not consistent or complementary to principal building color
Sec. 70-107. - Additions and rehabilitations, and replacement of existing features.
(a)
Generally. Additions and rehabilitations should be designed to match the design of the
remainder of the existing structure so that when finished, the addition or rehabilitated
portion appears to be an original part of the structure. Wherever possible, existing
doge prohibited design elements should be removed or replaced and preferred
elements incorporated. Very large additions or significant rehabilitations will be treated
as completely new structures.
(c)
Preferred.
Replacement/removal of existing diseoHrvged prohibited design elements throughout
the structure wherever possible.
(2)
Use of preferred design elements wherever possible.
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Prohibited.
(1)
Use of prohibited design elements not present on the existing structure.
(2)
Renaintina the exterior of a home in an existing (nonconforming) prohibited color.
Use of prohibited design elements present on the existing structure without approval of a
special exception (see division 2).
Section 4. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at
Chapter 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article V, Areawide Standards; Division 2, Special
Exception Architectural Standards; Section 70-126, Additions and Rehabilitations Incorporating a
Prohibited Design Element that is an Integral Part of the Design of the Existing Structure, to read
as follows:
Sec. 70-126. - Additions and rehabilitations incorporating a prohibited design
element that is an integral part of the design of the existing structure.
Designs for additions and rehabilitations may incorporate prohibited design elements that
are an integral part of the existing structure (such as a flat roof) subject to the following:
(2)
Specific standards for review.
e.
The rehabilitation or addition shall not incorporate any diseeuraged prohibited
elements not currently present on the existing structure.
Section 5. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at
Chapter 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article V, Areawide Standards; Division 3, General
Landscape Standards; Section 70-148, Principles, to read as follows:
Sec. 70-148. - Principles.
Designs for additions and rehabilitations may incorporate prohibited design elements that
are an integral part of the existing structure (such as a flat roof) subject to the following:
(2)
Specific standards for review.
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The rehabilitation or addition shall not incorporate any di-seeHoaged-or prohibited
elements not currently present on the existing structure.
Section 6. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at
Chapter 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article V, Areawide Standards; Division 4, General
Outdoor Lighting Standards; Section 70-169, Standards, to read as follows:
Sec. 70-169. - Standards.
(a)
Preferred.
Bronze, copper, or fiberglass material for in -ground applications
Fiberglass or aluminum lamp posts with fixtures not exceeding eight inches height
Fluorescent luminaries not exceeding 100 watts
Ground directed lighting for steps, paths, and docks between 20-50 watts
Incandescent luminaries not exceeding 100 watts
Lens diffuser to reduce brightness and evenly distribute light
Low voltage lighting
Luminary "shields" or louvers to control and direct illumination
Motion sensor detector for security and safety
Phosphorous coated luminaries used in fixtures with clear glass
Photo -eye sensor
Post luminaries with 30 to 75 watt incandescent or florescent luminaries
UL rated and waterproof fixtures
Diseoura
Cast iron h .7 �' (deterioration)
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Flood lights on front of side of r-esidenee (exeept seetuity lights w/metion sensor-)
Multi lt; ..Lor of lights
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Prohibited.
Cast iron hardware/fixtures (deterioration)
Flood lights on front or side of residence (except security lights w/motion sensor)
Multi -socket spot lights
Wall pack (except back)
Colored lights and lenses (except yellow insect lights, holiday or temporary plug-in
lights)
Exposed luminaries
Halogen and quartz over 75 watt
High pressure sodium and low pressure sodium luminaries*
Incandescent and florescent luminaries exceeding 100 watts
Metal halide and mercury vapor over 75 watt
Post luminaries over 75 watts
* Low sodium luminaries may be used along beach front to protect sea turtles during
nesting.
GRAPHIC
Preferred:
Low voltage, soft accent lighting to subtly highlight landscaping and paths.
Moon lighting in trees to accentuate foliage and cast interesting shadows on the ground
plane.
Spotlights only on key elements.
n-iseouraged-Prohibited:
Flood or spotlights illuminating entire building facade.
Multi -socket spotlights.
Wall packs (except back).
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Section 7. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at
Chapter 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article VI, District Standards; Section 70-187, Table of
District Standards, to read as follows:
Sec. 70-187. - Table of district standards.
Gulf Stream
Core
Gulf Stream -
Bermuda
Anglo
Caribbean
British
Preferred
Colonial
Colonial West
Indies
Georgian
Med. Revival
Zoning Districts
Ocean West Beachfront
1. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
Gulf Stream -
Bermuda
Anglo Caribbean
British Colonial
Colonial West
Indies
Georgian
Med. Revival
Med. Revival
Gulf Stream -
Bermuda
Anglo Caribbean
British Colonial
Colonial West
Indies
Georgian
North/South
Gulf Stream -
Bermuda
Anglo Caribbean
British Colonial
Colonial West
Indies
Georgian
Med. Revival
Place au
Soleil*
Gulf Stream -
Bermuda
Anglo
Caribbean
British
Colonial
Colonial West
Indies
Georgian
Med. Revival
Monterrey
Non-descript, which is to be defined as not having an apparent architectural style
tee` including but not limited to vernacular.
Prohibited
A -Frame, Geodesic domes, Art Deco, Contemporary, Cracker
Other theme architecture not characteristic of South Florida or Gulf Stream
2. ROOFS
(not applicable to decorative elements or roof features such as chimney caps, cupolas and dormers)
Required
Preferred
Prohibited
90% of visible roof must maintain a minimum slope of 10%
True to architectural style
Low pitched
hip
White tile
If two-story:
dormers and
stepbacks
Front gable
Low to medium
pitched hip or
hip -gable
combinations
White tile
Front gable
Barrel tile
Pan tile
Low to medium
pitched hip or
hip -gable
combinations
White tile for
Gulf Stream -
Bermuda
Red barrel tile
for Med. Revival
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Front gable
True to
architectural
style
Styles which
incorporate very
low or steep
slopes
Low pitched
hip
White tile for
Gulf Stream -
Bermuda
Red barrel tile
for Med.
Revival
Front gable
Required
Preferred
Diseoufaged
Prohibited
Steep roofs j
(over 45°) S -tile and Roll
S -tile and Roll j tile
tile
S -tile and Roll
tile
S -tile and roll
tile
Mansard
Non-earthtone colors (except white)
Bright, un -naturalistic looking roof material
Metal roofs'
Primary color tiles/shingles
Gambrel
Flat (over 10% visible)
All white tile other than flat cement tile
' - Certain metal roofs determined by the town to be appropriate to the structure and to
the neighborhood may be approved only in instances of re -roofing of existing structures
subject to receipt by the town of an engineer's certification that the existing structure
will not support a tile roof, said certification to append the engineer's study(ies) and
report(s) supporting said certification and subject further to an engineer appointed by
the town confirming said engineer's certification. Additionally, unpainted copper may
be used either as a decorative accent or on minor accessory structures.
3. BUILDING HEIGHT
Under 30 feet
Under 30 feet Under 35 feet
t Under 30 feet Under 30 feet
T One- or two- ^ One- or two-
One- or two -
One-story
One -story
One-stor
stories stories
stories
One-story
One-story
One-story ceiling
ceiling height
height over 15
ceiling -height
over 15 feet
feet
over 15 feet
Abrupt grade change between house and yard ("pedestal house" appearance)
4. WALLS
(applicable to all walls located between the street and the minor accessory setback line and for all
walls visible from public and private roadways. The measurement of all walls referenced herein shall
be from the lowest grade adjacent to the wall.)
Required
Preferred
Walls must be finished on both sides
All walls shall be screened from view from any public or private roadway by
landscaping.
None
Low
wall/fence
combination
None
Low Correspond to
wall/fence architecture
combination
Correspond to
architecture
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Accent only
Correspond to
architecture
Not to exceed
Prohibited
Required
Preferred
Correspond to more than 75% Correspond to
architecture of frontage architecture
Simple, uncluttered, traditional forms
Use as perimeter Entry or
wall accent wall
Excessive ornamentation including reveals, decorative tile, banding, etc.
Walls over 4
feet
Perimeter
walls
Entry piers
over 5 feet
Walls and entry
piers over 6 feet
measured from
the lowest grade
adjacent to the
wall
Walls less than
12 feet from
AIA r.o.w. line
Walls and entry
piers over 8 feet
measured from
the lowest grade
adjacent to the
wall
Walls and entry
piers over 6 feet
measured from
the lowest grade
adjacent to the
wall
Walls over 4
feet
Perimeter
walls
Entry piers
over 5 feet
Unfinished concrete block (painted block is not considered "finished")
Open bond "web"
Solid continuous exposed walls
Walls closer than 7.5 feet to the edge of street pavement
Walls on rights-of-way or in visibility triangle
DiscoA14
Prohibited All
5. ENTRANCE GATES
Discrete or
hidden
Corresponding
toarchitectural
style
Primary color
Over 6 feet
Solid
None
Corresponding to
architectural
style
Primary color
Over 8 feet
Discrete or
hidden
Corresponding to None
architectural
style
All All
�e�f 6 feet Over- 6€eet
Sel-id SO4d
6. FENCES
(applicable to all fences located between the street and minor accessory setback line and for all
fences visible from public and private roadways. The measurement of all fences referenced herein
shall be from the lowest grade adjacent to the fence.
All fences, with the exception of aluminum rail fencing, shall be screened from view
Required from any public or private roadway by landscaping.
Pools 4 feet minimum
Fences must be finished on both sides or screened
Consistent with architectural style of house
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Consistent with
Low -open wood architectural
Consistent with ! None
Low -open Intermittentstyle
Preferred wood orconcealed by architectural Intermittent Low -open
plant material style orconcealed by wood
plant material
Prohibited
Solid (for
example,
stockade or
shadowbox)
Unpainted
Over 4 feet
Over 6 feet
Fences less than
12 feet from Over 8 feet
AIA r.o.w. line
Over 6 feet Over 4 feet
PVC, plastic or vinyl
Chainlink (unless concealed by plant material)
Fences closer than 7.5 feet to the edge of street pavement
Fences on rights-of-way or in visibility triangle
*As to Place Au Soleil, fences up to six feet in height shall be allowed provided they are open
aluminum picket fences with a landscaped barrier located between the street and fence, to be at least
two feet at planting, and which will be maintained at a height not to exceed three feet. Said fences
shall not extend beyond the front of the building.
7. WALLS AND FENCES: ALONG SIDE AND REAR PROPERTY LINES AND
LOCATIONS NOT VISIBLE FROM STREET (Outside of front setback area. The measurement
of all walls and fences referenced herein shall be from the lowest grade adjacent to the wall or fence.)
Pools -4 feet minimum
Required Walls must be finished on both sides
Fences must be two-sided or screened
Preferred Consistent with architectural style
Walls or Walls or
Walls or fences
fences over 6 fences over 6
feet over 6 feet feet
PVC, plastic or vinyl
Diseoufaged Chainlink (unless concealed by plant material)
Prohibited Any wall or fence over 8 feet, as measured from the lowest grade adjacent to the wall
or fence
Walls and fences over 4 feet located between minor accessory setback line and waters
connected to the Intracoastal Waterway or the 1978 CCCL
Solid continuous exposed walls
8. DRIVEWAYS
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Fronting
Solid (for
property
Solid (for
example,
example,
stockade or
stockade or
shadowbox)
shadowbox)
Unpainted
Over 6 feet Over 4 feet
PVC, plastic or vinyl
Chainlink (unless concealed by plant material)
Fences closer than 7.5 feet to the edge of street pavement
Fences on rights-of-way or in visibility triangle
*As to Place Au Soleil, fences up to six feet in height shall be allowed provided they are open
aluminum picket fences with a landscaped barrier located between the street and fence, to be at least
two feet at planting, and which will be maintained at a height not to exceed three feet. Said fences
shall not extend beyond the front of the building.
7. WALLS AND FENCES: ALONG SIDE AND REAR PROPERTY LINES AND
LOCATIONS NOT VISIBLE FROM STREET (Outside of front setback area. The measurement
of all walls and fences referenced herein shall be from the lowest grade adjacent to the wall or fence.)
Pools -4 feet minimum
Required Walls must be finished on both sides
Fences must be two-sided or screened
Preferred Consistent with architectural style
Walls or Walls or
Walls or fences
fences over 6 fences over 6
feet over 6 feet feet
PVC, plastic or vinyl
Diseoufaged Chainlink (unless concealed by plant material)
Prohibited Any wall or fence over 8 feet, as measured from the lowest grade adjacent to the wall
or fence
Walls and fences over 4 feet located between minor accessory setback line and waters
connected to the Intracoastal Waterway or the 1978 CCCL
Solid continuous exposed walls
8. DRIVEWAYS
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Required Sufficient to provide two off-street parking spaces.
Pervious
Compliance with the North Ocean
Open,
Overlay District requirements
Pervious
material
plantings
area
Large spacious
material or
,for example:
turf or low
street by
Screen from
textured
Chattahoochee':
Pervious
Pervious
Pervious
monolithic
stone
material
material
material
surface
Pavers
Preferred
for example:
for example:
for example:
;for example.-
xample:Not
Notto exceed
Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee
50% of front
stone
stone
stone
Open yards
from street
from street
stone
yard
Pavers
Pavers
Pavers
Pavers
Circular drives
',
Textured
with island
concrete i
plantings
— — Asphalt
Impervious
driveway
Impervious
Impervious
surfaces
driveway
Asphalt
driveway
Untextured
surfaces
surfaces
sseuged ' monolithic
Prohibited surfaces
i
Painted driveways
Primary colors
Exposed earth
Tire strips
Required
Preferred
9. FRONT YARDS
Diseeur-aged
Prohibited Hardscape Hardscape over
over 60% of 20% of front
front yard yard
Compliance with the North Ocean
Open,
Overlay District requirements
naturalistic
plantings
area
Large spacious
Screened from
Informal
turf or low
street by
Screen from
planted area,
walls/plantings/
street by 5 feet ;
concealed
gates
to 8 feet hedge
byperimeter
Naturalistic
or by low
plantings
plantings
fence (4 feet or
Dense natives
Informal
under)
Scattered canopy
Layered
trees
lush/exotics
Wide open view "
Wide open view
Open yards
from street
from street
Diseeur-aged
Prohibited Hardscape Hardscape over
over 60% of 20% of front
front yard yard
Tall hedges
Hardscape over
Hardscape over Hardscape
o 0 of
60 /o of front over40 /o
20% of frontyard yard front yard
Section 8. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at
Chapter 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article VII, Predominant Architectural Styles; Division
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Open large
Open,
turf or planted
naturalistic
plantings
area
Scattered
Informal
canopy trees
groupings
Foundation
Lush/exotics
plantings
Tall hedges
Hardscape over
Hardscape over Hardscape
o 0 of
60 /o of front over40 /o
20% of frontyard yard front yard
Section 8. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at
Chapter 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article VII, Predominant Architectural Styles; Division
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2, Spanish Mediterranean Revival Style Architectural Standards; Sections 70-217, Building Form,
70-218, Roofs, 70-219 Windows, 70-220 Entrances, 70-221 Exterior Materials; Colors; 70-222
Garages; Accessory Buildings, to read as follows:
See. 70-217. - Building form.
(b)
Preferred.
Appearance of "thick walls"
Asymmetrical facade
Balconies, porches, verandas, courtyards
Capitals and column bands
Column height four to five times column width
Limited use of decorative elements such as wall tile, wall fountains, non-standard
windows, varied eave finishes, etc.
Semicircular arches
Simple, strong rectilinear forms
Wall planes predominate over openings
Wrought iron or wood railings
(c)
Diseour-age Prohibited.
Complex or angular building forms
Excessive large windows
Excessive ornamentation or use of decorative elements
Flat or parabolic arches
See. 70-218. - Roofs.
(b)
Preferred.
Decorative chimney or bell tower
Exposed gutters and downspouts painted to match adjacent roof or wall material
Exposed rafter tails
Flashing, vent stacks, and pipes painted to match adjacent building surface
Gutters and downspouts designed as a continuous architectural feature
Hip or gable roofs
Low pitched roofs (6:12 slopes or less)
Simple short overhangs
Traditional red barrel tiles
(d)Lel
Prohibited.
Flat roofs visible over ten percent of total roof
Gambrel roofs
Glazed skylights on the streetside
Mansard roofs
Non-earthtone colored tile
Shingles
Solar panels facing the street or waterway
"S" -shaped the
In
Skylights
Ver low ow pitched roofs (slopes less than 4:12)
Sec. 70-219. - Windows.
(b)
Preferred.
Casement windows
Recessed openings
Round -headed
Small multi -paned
Mt t .,t„
Shutters on meFe than half f the windows
Windows as a dominant element
(,d4U
Prohibited.
Floor to ceiling windows greater than one story
Glass block visible from street
Jalousie windows visible from street
More than -5840 percent window openings on an elevation (50 percent for Beachfront
District rear elevation) (there must be a higher percentage of wall area than window area)
Picture windows over three feet in length visible from street
Reflective glass visible from street
Metal or aluminum awnings
Shutters on more than half of the windows
Windows as a dominant element
Sec. 70-220. - Entrances.
(b)
Preferred.
Appropriate scale and proportion
Fan light
Recessed
Wood
Wood/glass combination
Diseouraged,
Solid, unartieula4ed doors
Stained glass sidelights
elights
(4)LCI
Prohibited.
Two-story porte-cochere
Solid, unarticulated doors
Stained glass sidelights
Sec. 70-221. - Exterior materials; colors.
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(b)
Required.
Principal building color selected from the approved color list (with the exception of blues
and greens #365 through 840)
(c)
Preferred.
Hand -troweled stucco finish (smooth surface rather than rough finish preferred)
Light pastel window trim to be compatible with principal building color
Limited use of decorative elements
Tile, wood, brick, or finished concrete as accent material
Warm, light pastel or off-white principal color
(d)
More\Y Yal a n
Ovef use f a •,"..,+ 1 0 is
D Y 1, 1 '1 ,1 b eeler representative,.,...,.^+V .,f' ., ..t,;+o.,+,,,-tel s+..to
Trim 1 ! +;t+le withpr nor opa 1.,,ildi g �.ele
\ / Y
(e)(M
Prohibited.
Any material other than stucco as primary building material
Blues, greens, as principal building color (#365 through 840)
Non -approved colors for principal building and trim
Shades of purples, red (excluding doors), bright yellow, bright pink and fluorescent or
other extremely bright colors as trim or accent
Stain as principal building color
More than three colors (principal building and trim)
Over -use of decorative elements
Principal building color not representative of architectural style
Trim color(s) not compatible with principal building color
Trim color(s) not compatible with architectural style
Sec. 70-222. - Garages; accessory buildings.
(a)
Generally. Garages, storage sheds, decks, and other ancillary structures are elements
which should be integrated with the principal building in color and architectural style.
(b)
Preferred.
Same color and materials as principal building
Spanish Mediterranean Revival style architecture
04Ue
Prohibited.
All garages facing street on lots over 20,000 square feet not adequately screened or
buffered from roadways
Carports
Metal storage sheds
Three -stall or larger garages on any lot not adequately screened or buffered from
roadways
Different color or material than principal building
Section 9. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at
Chapter 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article VII, Predominant Architectural Styles; Division
3, Gulf Stream -Bermuda Style; Sections 70-237, Building Form; 70-238, Roofs; 70-239 Windows;
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70-240, Shutters; 70-241, Entrances; 70-242, Exterior Materials; Colors; 70-244, Garages;
Accessory Buildings, to read as follows:
See. 70-237. - Building form.
(c)
Preferred.
Balconies
Simple rectangular configurations
Single story garages
Smaller second story configurations
Stepbacks to second story
(d)
Prohibited.
Angular walls
Complex facade treatment (excessive multi -layer stepbacks)
See. 70-238. - Roofs.
(b)
Preferred.
Combination hip/gable roofs
Decorative capped chimney
Exposed rafter tails
Flashing, vent stacks, and pipes painted to match adjacent building surface
Hip roof
Low pitched roofs (6:12 slopes)
Roof overhang (2-2'h feet)
Simple roof geometry emphasizing long horizontal lines
White flat untextured tile
Dofmer-s on single story houses
File
P�Tamidal hip (often has too steep of slope)
Ver -y low pitehed roofs (slope less than 5.12)
(4)LCJ
Prohibited.
Barrel tiles
Dormers on single story houses
Front gable except for entry features
Gables on side elevations
Gables on second story elevations
Gambrel
Mansard
Monolithic roof design where inadequate measures were taken to reduce massing and
height of roof design
Pan tiles
Shed
Shingles
Tiles other than white flat untextured tiles or gray slate tiles
Unnecessarily complex roof geometry
Very low pitched roofs (slope less than 5:12)
Solar panels facing the street or waterway
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Metal roofs (except unpainted copper when used as a decorative accent or on minor
accessory structures)
See. 70-239. - Windows.
(a)
Characteristics. Gulf Stream -Bermuda windows are typically small in scale and
proportioned to wall coverage. Rectilinear in form, these windows have several small
panes in each window rather than one large pane of glass.
(b)
Preferred.
Casement to reflect color of building
Keystone over lintel
Pronounced sill and/or lintel
Rectilinear form
Small multi -paned
B d b windows as pi:ofninent 0
Paired and tr4plewindow-s
Palladian window
Sliding wifidow
Windows as dominant element
(4)LCJ
Prohibited.
Floor to ceiling windows greater than one story
Glass block visible from street
Jalousie windows visible from street or waterway
More than -5040 percent window openings on an elevation (50 percent for Beachfront
District rear elevation) (there must be a higher percentage of wall area than window area)
Picture windows over three feet in width visible from street
Reflective glass
Bronze colored window frames
Bay and bow windows as prominent feature
Paired and triple windows
Palladian window
Sliding window
Windows as dominant element
See. 70-240. - Shutters.
(a)
Characteristics. Shutters are important elements of Gulf Stream -Bermuda style houses.
They should contrast with the primary building color and be proportioned to the window.
(b)
Preferred.
Contrasting color
Functional
Shutters should measure the full height and half the width of the window
Traditional horizontal slat or panel type
Traditional shutter color (for example: white, black, dark green, dark slate blue, dark
taupe, stained mahogany, dark or slate gray)
(0
bfewn)
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(_ko
Prohibited.
Colors inappropriate to the architectural style (for example: reds, purples)
Fluorescent colors and extremely bright colors (for example: magenta, lime green, traffic -
sign orange, chartreuse, fuchsia, bright aqua blue)
Board and batten
Commercial type
Metal or aluminum awnings
No shutters
Non-traditional colors for Bermuda style architecture (for example: painted chocolate
brown
Shutters painted in same color as principal building
Sec. 70-241. - Entrances.
(b)
Preferred.
Contrasting shutters or side lights
Multi -paneled doors (six to eight)
Simple pediment
Transom lights
Aluminum/metal a, ors unpainted
Over- bearing entablatur-e or- pediment
Solid, flush doe-r-
(4)LCI
Prohibited.
Etched glass design in door
Leaded glass panels in door
Two-story columns
Two story P014e eeehefe
Aluminum/metal doors, unpainted
Board and batten door
Over -bearing entablature or pediment
Solid, flush door
Sec. 70-242. - Exterior materials; colors.
(c)
Preferred.
Contrasting trim
Smooth stucco finish
White and soft pastel colors
White or neutral color quoins and keystones
Wood trim
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(Iek
Prohibited.
Faux stone siding
Metal and aluminum siding
Mid -elevation stucco banding, except foundation banding at or below finished floor
elevation
Non -approved colors for principal building and trim colors
Shades of purples, red (excluding doors), and fluorescent or extremely bright colors as
trim or accent
Stain as principal building color
Unfinished, exposed concrete block
Veneer applications
Vinyl
Wood as primary material
Brick (other than white)
More than three colors (principal building and trim)
Principal building color not representative of architectural style
Trim color(s) not compatible with architectural style
Trim colors not compatible with principal building color
Sec. 70-244. - Garages; accessory buildings.
(a)
Generally. Garages, storage sheds, decks, and other ancillary structures are elements
which should be integrated with the principal building in color and architectural style.
(b)
Preferred.
Reflective of Gulf Stream -Bermuda architecture
Same color and materials as principal building
(0
(4)LCI
Prohibited.
All garages facing street on lots over 20,000 square feet not adequately screened or
buffered from roadways
Carports
Metal storage sheds
Three -stall or larger garages not adequately screened or buffered from roadways
Different color or material than principal building
Section 10. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at
Chapter 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article VIII, Supplemental Development Regulations;
Sections 70-266, Television Antennas; Sattelite Dishes; 70-267, Mechanical Equipment; 70-268,
Front Yard Accoutrements; 70-269, Mailboxes, to read as follows:
Sec. 70-266. - Television antennas; satellite dishes.
(a)
Preferred.
(1)
Antennas confined to attic space.
(2)
Homes wired to accommodate cable reception.
(3)
Satellite of 18 inches in diameter or less screened from off -premise view.
(b)
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ensure adequate aeontio
Prohibited.
(1)
Antennas over five feet from highest portion of roof.
(2)
Antennas attached to accessory buildings.
(3)
Satellite dishes ever i 2 feet i diameter-.
Satellite dishes greater than 18 inches in diameter, unless absolutely necessary to ensure
adequate reception
(4)
Satellite dishes not screened from off -premise view, unless absolutely necessary to ensure
adequate reception
Satellite dishes larger than 18 inches in diameter that are not capable of withstanding
winds of up to 140 miles per hour.
Sec. 70-267. - Mechanical equipment.
(a)
Preferred.
Insulated for sound attenuation
Located in attic or backyard
Screened from view
ON
Prohibited.
Equipment visible from roadways
Roof -mounted equipment visible from abutting properties
Sec. 70-268. - Front yard accoutrements.
(a)
Preferred.
None
(b)
n; ed
Prohibited.
Animal yard ornaments, e.g. pink flamingos, ceramic animals visible from the street
Lawn jockeys visible from the street
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Metal roofs (except unpainted copper when used as a decorative accent or on minor
accessory structures)
Statuary visible from the street
Sec. 70-269. - Mailboxes.
(a)
Preferred.
(1)
Standard, manufactured curbside box approved by the U.S. Postal Service.
(2)
Four -inch by four -inch wood posts or two-inch diameter standard steel or aluminum
posts, buried no more than 24 inches in the ground.
(3)
Boxes mounted such that the bottom is no more than 3'/2 to four feet above the ground.
(4)
Boxes and posts painted black or white with address number.
(5)
Copper or brass boxes.
(b)
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(24
(34
(44
Prohibited.
(1)
Boxes not approved by the U.S. Postal Service.
(2)
Decorative or other non-functional attachments to a box, whether or not approved by the
U.S. Postal Service.
(3)
Square posts greater than four inches by four inches and round posts greater than four
inches in diameter.
(4)
Posts that, when struck, could damage vehicles and cause injuries (e.g. concrete or heavy
metal posts).
(5)
Bright designs inconsistent with the color scheme of the principal home.
(6)
Internally lighted or back -lit mailboxes.
Non-standard or custom designed boxes approved by the U.S. Postal Service.
Posts constructed of material other than solid wood or standard metal pipe.
Brightly painted.
Unfinished metal other than copper or brass.
Section 11. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at
Chapter 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article IX, Appendix; Section 70-297, Development
Review Process, to read as follows:
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Sec. 70-297. - Development review process.
TABLE 70-297-A
Type of Project
New Houses
Approvals
Needed
Level 3
Arch/Site Plan
Review
Final Review
Authority(I)
Town Commission
I
Additions or Demolitions of greater than 50% of
Level
Arch/Site Plan Town Commission
existing gross floor area
Review
----------------__—_. Level I
Additions or Demolitions of greater than 300 sq. ft. or ! Arch/Site Plan Architectural Review
10% of existing gross floor area, but less than 50% and Planning Board
Review
Level 1 i Planning and
Additions or Demolitions of less than 300 sq. ft. and Arch/Site Plan Building
10% or less of existing gross floor area
Review Administrator
Section 12. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at
Chapter 71, Gulf Stream Design Manual RM West and RM East Multiple -Family Residential
Districts; Sections 71-7, Multiple -Family Residential Design Guidelines; and 71-8, Additions and
Rehabilitations, to read as follows:
Sec. 71-7. - Multiple -family residential design guidelines.
(a) Architectural style. The town should maintain an overall character of traditional architectural
styles associated with South Florida and the dominant styles within the adjacent single-family
districts.
(2) niseour ed
Mentefey
Vemaeulaf
(-3.)(2) Prohibited.
• A -frame
• Art Deco
• Geodesic Domes
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" M o d e r n G l a s s C u b e s
" C o n t e m p o r a r y
" C r a c k e r S t y l e
" I n t e r n a t i o n a l
" S p a n i s h M e d i t e r r a n e a n R e v i v a l w i t h i n M u l t i - F a m i l y W e s t D i s t r i c t o f T o w n
" T r a d i t i o n a l s t y l e s u n c h a r a c t e r i s t i c t o S o u t h F l o r i d a , e . g . E n g l i s h T u d o r , V i c t o r i a n , e t c .
" M o n t e r e y
" V e r n a c u l a r
( b ) B u i l d i n g f o r m . N e w m u l t i - f a m i l y s t r u c t u r e s a n d r e n o v a t i o n s m u s t r e l a t e h a r m o n i o u s l y
t o t h e f o r m a n d s c a l e o f a r c h i t e c t u r e i n t h e t o w n ' s s i n g l e - f a m i l y d i s t r i c t s . B i g b o x
s t r u c t u r e s a r e t o b e a v o i d e d . M u l t i - f a m i l y b u i l d i n g s a r e t o b e d e s i g n e d i n s u c h a
m a n n e r a s t o p r o v i d e r e l i e f s , j o g s , a n d a r t i c u l a t i o n t h a t a d d i n t e r e s t a n d r e l a t e t o s i n g l e -
f a m i l y s t r u c t u r e s i n t h e n e i g h b o r h o o d . T h e u s e o f h u m a n s c a l e p r o p o r t i o n s a r e c r i t i c a l
t o t h e d e s i g n a n d d e t a i l i n g o f t h e b u i l d i n g i n i t s e n t i r e t y . M u l t i - f a m i l y s t r u c t u r e s a r e t o
b e d e s i g n e d , b u i l t a n d m a i n t a i n e d i n a m a n n e r t h a t r e f l e c t s t h e e s t a b l i s h e d s i n g l e -
f a m i l y b u i l d i n g f o r m s , p a t t e r n s a n d h i g h s t a n d a r d s t h a t h a v e c o n t r i b u t e d t o t h e u n i q u e
c h a r a c t e r a n d c h a r m o f G u l f S t r e a m .
( 3 4 D i ��q e e u f f i g e t i
A n g u l a r - o r - r o u n d w a l l s a s a d o m i n a n t f . , t e
C b i : A i n u o u s , f l a t f a e a d e s e v e r 4 0 ' l o n g
T o w n h o u s e s
M t t l t i f a m i l y t t u n i t s p e r - b u i l 4 i n g
( 4 } ( 3 ) P r o h i b i t e d .
" A - f r a m e
" G e o d e s i c D o m e
" B i g B o x B u i l d i n g s
" C o n t i n u o u s , f l a t f a c a d e s o v e r d i s t r i c t s t a n d a r d s
" U s e o f i n s u b s t a n t i a l o r o v e r l y c o m p l e x r e l i e f s , j o g s i n w a l l s , b u i l d i n g a r t i c u l a t i o n
" T o w n h o u s e s o v e r f o u r u n i t s i n a r o w
" A n g u l a r o r r o u n d w a l l s a s a d o m i n a n t f e a t u r e
" M u l t i - f a m i l y s t r u c t u r e s o v e r s i x u n i t s p e r b u i l d i n g
( c ) R o o f d e s i g n , s l o p e a n d m a t e r i a l s . R o o f s a r e a m a j o r v i s u a l e l e m e n t o f m u l t i - f a m i l y ,
m u l t i - s t o r y s t r u c t u r e s . R o o f t y p e s , s i z e , s l o p e , c o l o r , a n d m a t e r i a l s h a v e a d r a m a t i c
i m p a c t o n h o w w e l l a m u l t i - f a m i l y b u i l d i n g r e l a t e s t o a d j a c e n t s i n g l e - f a m i l y h o m e s .
F l a t r o o f s a n d p a r t i a l r o o f t r e a t m e n t s a r e n o t t y p i c a l i n t h e t o w n a n d d o n o t c o n t r i b u t e
t o t h e s i n g l e - f a m i l y h o m e c h a r a c t e r o f G u l f S t r e a m .
Stream
(4) (3) Prohibited.
• Flat roofs visible over 25 percent of total roof area, except where used to reduce roof
massing
• Gambrel roofs
• Mansard roofs
• Shed roofs over 25 percent of total roof area
• Asphalt shingles
• Roofing with typical commercial roof styles and roofs containing unnatural looking
materials
• Glazed skylights or solar panels visible from the street or waterway
• Non-earthtone colors (except white for cement tiles)
• Metal roofs except for an appropriate architectural style or unpainted copper when
used as a decorative accent or on a minor accessory structure
• Roll tile and/or similar tile styles
• "S" shaped tiles
• Parapet treatments
• Steep slopes over 45 or 1:1 slope
• Very low pitched roofs (less than 18 or 4:12 slope)
• Unnecessarily complex or monolithic roof design
• Roof material uncharacteristic of architectural style or not typically found in Gulf
C+,.,, --
(d) Roof and eave heights. Roof and eave height for multiple -family dwelling shall follow
the standards:
(5) Single -story structures.
a. Preferred.
• Eave heights: From eight feet to ten feet six inches (from eight feet to 12 feet for
entry features)
• Eave lines: Three or less
• Roof features: Three or less visible per building side
• Roof heights: 20 feet or less (24 feet or less for roof features)
b. Diseeuraged-.
heights: B . to foot six inehes and 12 feet (between 12 and 14 foot for-
entry
Eave lines: Fou
. Roof fea4ufes- Fouf visible per- building side
Roof heiOts. i2 • 20 d 24 foot (between 24 a 28 feet for- of f atu
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Eb. Prohibited.
• Eave heights: Less than eight feet or greater than 4-2-10 feet six inches (greater
than 4-4 12 feet for entry features)
• Eave lines: lime Four or more
• Roof features: F -i ve Four or more visible per building side
• Roof heights: Greater than 24-20 feet (greater than 2-8-24 feet for roof features)
(6) Multi -story structures.
a. Preferred.
• Eave heights: From eight feet to 12 feet for one-story portions (from eight feet to
14 feet for entry features)
• 22 feet six inches or less for two-story portions
• 34 feet or less for three-story portions
• Eave lines: Four or less
• Roof features: Three or less visible per building side
• Roof heights: 22 feet or less for one-story portions
c -b. Prohibited.
• Buildings with more than three stories
• Eave heights: Less than eight feet or greater than 4-412 feet for one-story portions
(greater than 14 feet for entry features)
• Eave heights: Greater than 2422 feet six inches for two-story portions
• Eave heights: Greater than 34 feet out for three-story portions
• Eave lines: Five or more
• Roof features: €-i-ve Four or more visible per building side
• Roof heights: Greater than 2-6-22 feet for one-story portions for two-story portions
greater than the following for each zoning district
(e) Windows. Windows on multi -family structures should be selected and positioned to
correspond to the scale and proportions exhibited in single-family homes in the town.
To help reduce the impact of multi -story structures, windows should: break up
unarticulated blank walls, exhibit a frequency relative to single-family homes, and be
articulated with muntins and shutters to emphasize human scale elements.
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" R e f l e c t i v e , m i r r o r e d , c o l o r e d , s t a i n g l a s s o r e t c h e d g l a s s
" T i n t e d g l a s s o r w i n d o w f i l m a p p l i c a t i o n s w i t h l e s s t h a n 7 0 p e r c e n t v i s i b l e l i g h t
t r a n s m i t t a n c e v i s i b l e f r o m t h e p u b l i c r i g h t - o f - w a y . I n n o c a s e s h a l l a c o m b i n a t i o n o f
t i n t e d g l a s s a n d w i n d o w f i l m b e l e s s t h a n 6 0 p e r c e n t v i s i b l e l i g h t t r a n s m i t t a n c e ( t i n t
s h o u l d n o t b e n o t i c e a b l e ) a n d v i s i b l e f r o m t h e p u b l i c r i g h t - o f - w a y .
" F l o o r - t o - c e i l i n g w i n d o w s g r e a t e r t h a n o n e s t o r y
" G l a s s b l o c k v i s i b l e f r o m s t r e e t
" J a l o u s i e W i n d o w s
" U n d i v i d e d w i n d o w s o v e r t h r e e f e e t i n w i d t h o r g r e a t e r t h a n 1 6 s q u a r e f e e t v i s i b l e f r o m
s t r e e t
" S l i d i n g g l a s s d o o r s o n f r o n t f a c a d e
U n d i v i d e d w i n d o w s o V e r t h f e e f ��e t i n w i d t h o f l a r g e f t h a n 1 6 s q u a f e f e e t v i s i b l e 4 o f n
s t r e e t
" M o r e t h a n 4 0 p e r c e n t o f t o t a l w i n d o w o p e n i n g o n a n e l e v a t i o n ( t h e r e m u s t b e a h i g h e r
p e r c e n t a g e o f w a l l a r e a t h a n w i n d o w a r e a )
" W i n d o w s a s a d o m i n a n t e l e m e n t
" W i n d o w s w i t h u n d i v i d e d p a n e s l a r g e r t h a n t w o s q u a r e f e e t
" T o o f e w w i n d o w s l e a v i n g u n a r t i c u l a t e d b l a n k w a l l s
" S l i d i n g w i n d o w s ( n o t i n c l u d i n g s l i d i n g l i d i n d o o r s )
" U n d i v i d e d g l a s s i n s l i d i n g d o o r s
N o t e : S i n g l e - f a m i l y h o m e s c o n s t r u c t e d i n m u l t i - f a m i l y d i s t r i c t s m a y h a v e u p t o 4 5
p e r c e n t w i n d o w c o v e r a g e o n c a n a l / i n t r a c o a s t a l f r o n t i n g e l e v a t i o n s i n t h e M F - W e s t
D i s t r i c t a n d u p t o 5 0 p e r c e n t w i n d o w c o v e r a g e o n o c e a n f r o n t i n g e l e v a t i o n s i n t h e M F -
E a s t D i s t r i c t .
( f ) S h u t t e r s . S h u t t e r s f u n c t i o n a s a v i s u a l d e t a i l a s w e l l a s w e a t h e r p r o t e c t i o n . S h u t t e r s a r e
e s p e c i a l l y i m p o r t a n t o n m u l t i - f a m i l y , m u l t i - s t o r y b u i l d i n g s t o r e i n f o r c e t h e s i n g l e
f a m i l y s c a l e a n d l e v e l o f d e t a i l p r e s e n t t h r o u g h o u t G u l f S t r e a m .
. N o n t f a d i t i e n a 4 s h u t t e f e o l o f s ( f o r - e x a m p l e . t e a l , p e a e b , m u s t a f d y e l l o w , b r i g h t r o y a l
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Cl, tr otit f s .,lo with .
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Shutters painted the same 1 s l� buil.1:
v u the v
O -)-(Q Prohibited.
• Color, size, shape or materials uncharacteristic of architectural style and/or single-
family homes in the town
• Cloth or vinyl awnings on the front elevation, except on Mediterranean style homes
• Metal or aluminum awnings
• Shutters out of scale with window
• Bronze window frames for dwellings except for Spanish -style architecture
• Non-traditional shutter colors (for example: teal peach mustard yellow, bright royal
blue
• Shutters painted the same color as the principal building
(g) Entrances. Each architectural style has an ensemble of appropriate door types. Shapes
and sizes should be considered in relation to the entire facade and architectural style.
Columns, entablatures, sidelights, transoms, and pediments add detail and provide a
sense of scale.
(2) DiseeHffiged-.
Prohibited.
• Etched glass
• Stained glass sidelights
• Two-story columns or entry
Two story poi4e eoehere
• Gable roof over 6'-0" wide with roof greater than 8:12 pitch on covered entry
• Over -elegant entrance/porte-cochere
(h) Exterior materials. Materials should be selected for suitability to architectural style.
All sides of a house should relate to each other. The front should not look substantially
different from the other sides. Using a few materials for a single purpose will establish
a simple continuity of design.
(2) DiseeurageJ
Prohibited.
• Cedar shakes/shingles
• Exterior surfaces inadequately treated with a full coat of paint or other appropriate
finish coating
• Faux stone siding
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" H a l f e l e v a t i o n t r e a t m e n t
" L o g s , m i l l e d o r r o u g h
" M e t a l a n d a l u m i n u m s i d i n g
" T - 1 1 1
" U n f i n i s h e d , e x p o s e d c o n c r e t e b l o c k
" V i n y l s i d i n g
" B r i c k , r e d c l a y o r w h i t e
( i ) G a r a g e s a n d a c c e s s o r y b u i l d i n g s . G a r a g e s , s t o r a g e s h e d s , d e c k s , a n d o t h e r a n c i l l a r y
s t r u c t u r e s a r e e l e m e n t s w h i c h s h o u l d b e i n t e g r a t e d w i t h t h e p r i n c i p a l b u i l d i n g . G a r a g e s
a n d a n c i l l a r y s t r u c t u r e s c a n h a v e a n o v e r p o w e r i n g n e g a t i v e i m p a c t o n n e i g h b o r s . A n
i n c o n s i d e r a t e l y p l a c e d o r p o o r l y d e s i g n e d s t r u c t u r e c a n v i s u a l l y a n d f u n c t i o n a l l y
n e g a t e a n o t h e r w i s e a t t r a c t i v e r e s i d e n t i a l a r e a . P a r k i n g f o r a m u l t i - f a m i l y b u i l d i n g
s h o u l d b e p r o v i d e d u n d e r t h e p r i n c i p a l b u i l d i n g w h e n ; p o s s i b l e a n d s c r e e n e d f r o m t h e
s t r e e t b y b e r m i n g a n d l a n d s c a p e . A d d i t i o n a l l a n d s c a p i n g i s r e q u i r e d t o s c r e e n g a r a g e
a n d p a r k i n g a r e a s f r o m v i e w .
( 2 ) n i s e o u r - g 7
C . i e n e l e s u r - e s v i s i b l e f f o m t h e s t f e e t
4 Y M P r o h i b i t e d .
" A l l m u l t i - f a m i l y g a r a g e s f a c i n g s t r e e t n o t a d e q u a t e l y s c r e e n e d o r b u f f e r e d f r o m
r o a d w a y s
" C a r p o r t s
" G a r a g e d o o r s o r p a r k i n g s t r u c t u r e t h a t d o m i n a t e t h e f r o n t e l e v a t i o n
" M e t a l s t o r a g e s h e d s
" T h r e e - s t a l l o r l a r g e r g a r a g e s o n a n y l o t n o t a d e q u a t e l y s c r e e n e d o r b u f f e r e d f r o m
r o a d w a y s
" T w o - s t o r y s c r e e n e n c l o s u r e s
" S c r e e n e d e n c l o s u r e s v i s i b l e f r o m t h e s t r e e t
S e c . 7 1 - 8 . - A d d i t i o n s a n d r e h a b i l i t a t i o n s .
( 1 ) A d d i t i o n s a n d r e h a b i l i t a t i o n s s h o u l d b e d e s i g n e d t o m a t c h t h e d e s i g n o f t h e r e m a i n d e r o f
t h e e x i s t i n g s t r u c t u r e s o t h a t w h e n f i n i s h e d , t h e a d d i t i o n o r r e h a b i l i t a t e d p o r t i o n a p p e a r s t o
b e a n o r i g i n a l p a r t o f t h e s t r u c t u r e .
( 2 ) A d d i t i o n s a n d r e h a b i l i t a t i o n s t h a t a r e c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e t o w n ' s p r e f e r r e d a r c h i t e c t u r a l
s t y l e s f o r m u l t i - f a m i l y b u i l d i n g s , a s f o u n d i n s e c t i o n 7 1 - 7 , s h a l l c o n f o r m t o t h e s t a n d a r d s
f o u n d i n s e c t i o n 7 0 - 1 0 7 .
( 3 ) A d d i t i o n s a n d r e h a b i l i t a t i o n s t h a t a r e c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e t o w n ' s p r o h i b i t e d
a r c h i t e c t u r a l s t y l e s f o r m u l t i - f a m i l y b u i l d i n g s , a s f o u n d i n s e c t i o n 7 1 - 7 , s h a l l r e q u i r e
s p e c i a l e x c e p t i o n a p p r o v a l f r o m t h e b o a r d o f a d j u s t m e n t a n d s h a l l c o n f o r m t o t h e s t a n d a r d s
f o u n d i n s e c t i o n 7 0 - 1 2 6 .
S e c t i o n 1 3 . A l l o t h e r p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e a b o v e a m e n d e d s e c t i o n s n o t a m e n d e d b y t h i s
O r d i n a n c e s h a l l r e m a i n i n t a c t .
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Section 14. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity
shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect
without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are
hereby declared severable.
Section 15. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict.
All other ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, or parts thereof which conflict
with this or any part of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 16. Codification.
This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the official Code of Ordinances of the
Town of Gulf Stream.
by law.
Section 17. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval, as provided
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session on the first reading this loth
day of August 2018 , and for a second and final reading on thisl4th day of September
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