HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD 08/06ORDINANCE NO. 008/6
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE A NEW CHAPTER 71 TITLED
GULF STREAM DESIGN MANUAL FOR RM WEST AND
RM EAST MULTIPLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS;
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 to include a new Chapter 71 to be titled Gulf Stream Design Manual for RM
West and RM East Multiple - Family Residential Districts to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 71
GULF STREAM DESIGN MANUAL
RM WEST AND RM EAST MULTIPLE - FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 71 -1. Purpose.
While it is the purpose and intent of the Multi - Family Districts to
provide lands within the Town for multi - family residential uses, it is equally
important to perpetuate the distinct single family scale and character that
the Town embraces. In no event shall density exceed 5.7 dwelling units
per net acre or net land area for multi - family units and up to, but not to
exceed 2.64 dwelling units per acre for single family residential units.
These districts are further intended for development of concentrated
residential populations and should be applied only within the high density
designated areas as provided by the comprehensive development plan.
In order to achieve these purposes and intents, the following two
multiple - family residential zoning districts have been created.
RM -West District for all multi - family parcels and uses west of
Ocean Blvd.
La Casitas
Hillside House
Golfview Club
Bermuda House
Bermuda Club of Gulf Stream
Tennis Villas
RM -East District for all multi - family parcels east of Ocean Blvd.
Jamaica Square
El Cortijo
Casa Serena
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Somerset of Gulf Stream
Villa D'Este
Westminster
Gulf Stream Shores
Sec. 71.2. Permitted Uses.
The uses permitted in the multiple - family residential district are
limited to the following:
(1) Single- family dwellings, consistent with the applicable
architectural design guidelines found in Article V of the Gulf
Stream Design Manual
(2) Multiple - family dwellings
(3) Clubs
(4) All land and buildings uses by the town and its government,
activities and services incidental thereto.
Sec. 71.3. Accessory Uses.
The accessory uses permitted in this multiple - family residential
districts are private garages, swimming pool, spas and hot tubs, cabanas
and saunas, greenhouses, tennis courts, utility buildings, gazebos and any
other similar uses.
Sec. 71.4. Site Development Regulations.
Below is a listing of required site development regulations for
multiple - family and single - family dwellings with the two multiple - family
districts. Single family homes are encouraged within these districts as the
incentives for such development have been identified in the table below.
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MF - East District
MF - West District
MF
SF
MF
SF
Max. Bldg Height
40'
40' *
35'
Sec 70 -100
Max. # Stories
3
3*
3
2
Min. Lot Size
20,000 First +
5,000 After
20,000 *
20,000 First +
5,000 After
16,500
Width
Front
(rectangular)
100
100*
100
100
Front Point
(pie shape)
100
40
100
40
Depth
100
100
100
75 * **
Min. Unit Size
One Bedroom
1000
NA
1000
NA
Two Bedroom
1250
NA
1250
NA
Three Bedroom
1600
NA
1600
NA
Four Bedroom
1950
NA
1950
NA
Max. Bldg. Length
150'
NA
100
NA*
051
Max. Facade Length
60'
50'
without Jog or
Reduction of stories
Setbacks
78' CL /A1A
50' A1A*
78' CL /A1A
50' CL /A1A
Front
50' All Others
25' All Others
50' All Others
30' All Others
Side
25% Avg.
30% Avg.
25% Avg.
30% Avg.
Width and
Width and
Width and
Width and
25' Min.
15' Min.*
25' Min. **
15' Min.
Rear
257CCCL
257CCCL
25'
20' *
Corner
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
MF - Multi -story
Required
Preferred
Required
Preferred
Landscape
* SF incentive
** If 2 stories or less - multi - family use 30% width /15' min.
* ** Front setback reduced to 25' min. if specific standards for review met
Sec. 71.5. Prohibited Uses.
(a) To promote the private, peaceful, residential enjoyment of
property in the multi - family zoning districts in the town, and to protect
these districts from the noise, traffic, congestion, crime and tumult
associated with nonresidential uses, nonresidential uses shall be
prohibited including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) The conduct of any professional, business,
occupation, or calling.
(2) Home occupations and other home -based
businesses.
(3) Transient uses including, but not limited to, time-
sharing uses, corporate retreats and property rentals
with lease terms of less than three months.
(4) Other nonresidential uses including temporary uses,
whether or not they benefit charitable organizations,
such as:
Auctions and silent auctions
Commercial still photography
Commercial motion pictures /videos
Display of items to be for sale at a later date
Garage /yard sales
Home tours and show houses
Tag /estate sales
Trunk sales and equivalent in -home display sales
(5) Aircraft landing pads and strips, whether temporary or
permanent.
(6) Any other use not specifically permitted.
(b) These prohibitions shall not extend to telephonic
transactions and communications.
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Sec. 71.6. Parking regulations.
The following parking regulations are applicable to the multiple -
family residential districts.
(1) Where a lot is occupied by a single - family residential
dwelling, there shall be provided accessible parking space
on the lot or land parcel, enclosed garage area, adequate to
accommodate two cars for each one dwelling unit for the
resident or occupant. Unenclosed or outdoor guest parking
may be permitted in addition to the required resident spaces.
(2) Where a lot is occupied by a multiple - family residential
dwelling, there shall be provided accessible parking spaces
on the lot or land parcel, adequate to accommodate three
cars for each one dwelling unit. Two such spaces shall be
located within a parking garage and one considered to be a
guest parking space may be located in an open surfaced
area; plus one additional guest parking space for each two
dwelling units.
(3) Where a lot is occupied by a club, there shall be provided
accessible parking spaces on the lot or land parcel,
adequate to accommodate one space for each three
persons of maximum capacity of the facility as determined
by its fire occupancy rating.
(4) Where a lot is occupied by a governmental facility, there
shall be provided accessible parking spaces on the lot or
land parcel adequate to accommodate one space for each
300 square feet of total floor area.
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.
(1) Preferred
• Anglo- Caribbean
• British Colonial
• Bermuda
• Dutch West Indies
• Georgian
• Gulf Stream - Bermuda
• Spanish Mediterranean Revival
• West Indies
(2) Discouraged
• Monterey
• Vernacular
(3) Prohibited
• A -frame
• Art Deco
• Geodesic Domes
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" 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
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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 .
( 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
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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
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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
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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 .
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r e d u c t i o n o f n u m b e r o f s t o r i e s n o t t o e x c e e d
D i s t r i c t s t a n d a r d ( m i n i m u m j o g s h a l l b e e q u a l t o o r
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( 2 ) P r e f e r r e d
" B u i l d i n g f o r m s t h a t r e l a t e t o s i n g l e f a m i l y s c a l e
a n d p r o p o r t i o n s
" D i s t i n c t i o n s b e t w e e n m u l t i p l e f l o o r s
" U s e o f s u b s t a n t i a l r e l i e f s , j o g s i n w a l l s , a n d
a r t i c u l a t i o n ( m i n i m u m j o g s h a l l b e e q u a l t o o r
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" S i n g l e f a m i l y d e t a c h e d h o m e s
" M u l t i - f a m i l y d u p l e x , t r i p l e x , a n d q u a d r o p l e x u n i t s
( 3 ) D i s c o u r a g e d
" 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
" 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 4 0 ' l o n g
" T o w n h o u s e s
" 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 6 u n i t s p e r b u i l d i n g
( 4 ) 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
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(c) Roof Design, Slope and Materials. Roofs are a major visual
element of multi - family, multi -story structures. Roof types, size, slope,
color, and materials have a dramatic impact on how well a multi - family
building relates to adjacent single family homes. Flat roofs and partial roof
treatments are not typical in the Town and do not contribute to the single
family home character of Gulf Stream.
(1) Required
• Meet hurricane code for strapping, bracing and
materials
• Designed to conceal all mechanical equipment,
such as air conditioning units and solar panels.
• Roof material sample to be submitted for approval
• Roof material color to be submitted for approval
• Roof material, color, or shape consistent with roofs
found in Gulf Stream
(2) Preferred
• Hip or gable including combinations and splits
• Roof overhangs 2'- 2'/2'. Roof overhangs more
than 2 ' /2' shall be considered as part of the
building's lot coverage
• Low pitched roofs (under 28 or 6:12 slope)
• Tiled roof material true to architectural style (white
cement tile for Gulf Stream Bermuda and barrel
tile with color blends for Spanish- Mediterranean
Revival)
• Simple roof geometry
• Exposed rafter tails
• Exposed gutters, drainspouts, vents, and /or pipes
painted to match adjacent roof or wall material
(3) Discouraged
■ Roof material uncharacteristic of architectural style
or not typically found in Gulf Stream
(4) Prohibited
• Flat roofs visible over 25% of total roof area,
except where used to reduce roof massing
• Gambrel roofs
• Mansard roofs
• Shed roofs over 25% 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 street
• 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
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f a m i l y d w e l l i n g s h a l l f o l l o w t h e s t a n d a r d s :
( 1 ) T h e h e i g h t a n d n u m b e r o f e a v e l i n e s a n d t h e o v e r a l l
h e i g h t o f a s t r u c t u r e p l a y a n i m p o r t a n t r o l e i n
e s t a b l i s h i n g v i s u a l c o n t i n u i t y w i t h o t h e r s t r u c t u r e s o n
t h e s t r e e t a n d m a i n t a i n i n g a n a p p r o p r i a t e r e s i d e n t i a l
a n d h u m a n s c a l e . M o s t s t r u c t u r e s i n t h e T o w n a r e
c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y s i m p l e r o o f d e s i g n s w i t h l o w t o
m e d i u m e a v e h e i g h t s a n d r o o f h e i g h t s . T h i s t y p e o f
d e s i g n e m p h a s i z e s t h e h o r i z o n t a l d i m e n s i o n o f t h e
s t r u c t u r e w h i l e m i n i m i z i n g t h e v e r t i c a l d i m e n s i o n . T o
p e r p e t u a t e t h e s i n g l e f a m i l y r e s i d e n t i a l c h a r a c t e r , i t i s
i m p o r t a n t t h a t r o o f d e s i g n s f o r m u l t i - f a m i l y s t r u c t u r e s
i n c o r p o r a t e t r a d i t i o n a l s l o p e d r o o f c o n f i g u r a t i o n s s u c h
a s h i p , g a b l e , o r c o m b i n a t i o n o f b o t h .
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f i n i s h e d f l o o r t o t h e h i g h e s t e x t e r i o r p o i n t o n t h e r o o f .
E a v e h e i g h t i s m e a s u r e d f r o m t h e t o p o f t h e f i r s t
f i n i s h e d f l o o r t o t h e t o p o f t h e r o o f b e a m a t t h e e n d o f
t h e b e a m ( t o p o f f l a s h i n g ) . D i f f e r e n t e a v e h e i g h t s
e s t a b l i s h d i f f e r e n t e a v e l i n e s . T w o o r m o r e s e p a r a t e
r o o f a r e a s w i t h t h e s a m e e a v e h e i g h t a r e c o n s i d e r e d
t o h a v e t h e s a m e e a v e l i n e .
( 3 ) R o o f f e a t u r e s c a n p r o v i d e a p p r o p r i a t e d e s i g n
a r t i c u l a t i o n t o a r o o f a r e a , b u t s h o u l d b e u s e d
s p a r i n g l y t o a v o i d u n n e c e s s a r y a n d u n d e s i r a b l e
c o m p l e x i t y . R o o f f e a t u r e s i n c l u d e , b u t a r e n o t l i m i t e d
t o , c h i m n e y s , c u p o l a s , d e c o r a t i v e t o w e r s , d o r m e r s ,
a n d s m a l l c u t - o u t s a n d e x t e n s i o n s . T w o o r m o r e
d o r m e r s a r e c o n s i d e r e d t o b e o n e r o o f f e a t u r e , a s a r e
t w o o r m o r e c h i m n e y s .
( 4 ) E n t r y f e a t u r e s w i t h r o o f s , i f u s e d , s h o u l d p r o v i d e a
s e n s e o f a r r i v a l t o v i s i t o r s , y e t s h o u l d n o t o v e r p o w e r
t h e m o r t h e r e m a i n d e r o f t h e s t r u c t u r e . T h e s c a l e a n d
p r o p o r t i o n o f e n t r y f e a t u r e s s h o u l d b e c o n s i s t e n t w i t h
t h e r e s t o f t h e s t r u c t u r e , v a r y i n g j u s t e n o u g h t o
p r o v i d e a f o c a l p o i n t t o t h e f r o n t o f t h e h o u s e .
( 5 ) S i n g l e - s t o r y S t r u c t u r e s
( a ) P r e f e r r e d
" E a v e h e i g h t s : F r o m e i g h t f e e t t o t e n f e e t s i x
i n c h e s ( f r o m e i g h t f e e t t o 1 2 f e e t f o r e n t r y
f e a t u r e s )
" E a v e l i n e s : T h r e e o r l e s s
" R o o f f e a t u r e s : T h r e e o r l e s s v i s i b l e p e r
b u i l d i n g s i d e
" R o o f h e i g h t s : 2 0 f e e t o r l e s s ( 2 4 f e e t o r l e s s
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(b) Discouraged
• Eave heights: Between ten feet six inches
and 12 feet (between 12 and 14 feet for
entry features)
• Eave lines: Four
• Roof features: Four visible per building side
• Roof heights: Between 20 and 24 feet
(between 24 and 28 feet for roof features)
(c) Prohibited
• Eave heights: Less than eight feet or
greater than 12 feet (greater than 14 feet
for entry features)
• Eave lines: Five or more
• Roof features: Five or more visible per
building side
• Roof heights: Greater than 24 feet (greater
than 28 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
(b) Discouraged
• Eave heights: Between 12 and 14 feet for
one -story portions (between 14 and 16 feet
for entry features)
• Eave heights: Between 22 feet six inches
and 24 feet six inches for two -story portions
• Eave lines: Five
• Roof features: Four visible per building side
• Roof heights: Between 22 feet and 26 feet
for one -story portions
(c) Prohibited
• Buildings with more than three stories
• Eave heights: Less than eight feet or
greater than 14 feet for one -story portions
• Eave heights: Greater than 24 feet six
inches for two -story portions
• Eave heights: Greater than 34 feet out for
three -story portions
• Eave lines: Six or more
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b u i l d i n g s i d e
" R o o f h e i g h t s : G r e a t e r t h a n 2 6 f e e t f o r o n e -
s t o r y p o r t i o n s
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f o l l o w i n g f o r e a c h z o n i n g d i s t r i c t
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s e l e c t e d a n d p o s i t i o n e d t o c o r r e s p o n d t o t h e s c a l e a n d p r o p o r t i o n s
e x h i b i t e d i n s i n g l e f a m i l y h o m e s i n t h e T o w n . T o h e l p r e d u c e t h e i m p a c t o f
m u l t i - s t o r y s t r u c t u r e s , w i n d o w s s h o u l d : b r e a k u p u n a r t i c u l a t e d b l a n k w a l l s ,
e x h i b i t a f r e q u e n c y r e l a t i v e t o s i n g l e f a m i l y h o m e s , a n d b e a r t i c u l a t e d w i t h
m u n t i n s a n d s h u t t e r s t o e m p h a s i z e h u m a n s c a l e e l e m e n t s .
F o r t h e p u r p o s e s o f t h i s s e c t i o n , a n e l e v a t i o n i s t h e w a l l p l a n e
s h o w n i n e l e v a t i o n a s m e a s u r e d f r o m t h e t o p o f t h e f i r s t f l o o r t o t h e b o t t o m
o f t h e e a v e . W i n d o w o p e n i n g s a r e m e a s u r e d f r o m t h e o u t s i d e e d g e o f t h e
w i n d o w f r a m e , b u t d o n o t i n c l u d e s i l l s o r l i n t e l s t h a t a r e i n s t a l l e d
s e p a r a t e l y f r o m t h e w i n d o w . W i n d o w p a n e a r e a i s m e a s u r e d f r o m t h e
i n s i d e e d g e o f t h e m o l d i n g , m u n t i n o r m u l l i o n t h a t b o r d e r s t h e e x p o s e d
g l a s s a r e a .
( 1 ) P r e f e r r e d
" R e f l e c t a r c h i t e c t u r a l s t y l e
" U s e m u n t i n s t o d i v i d e g l a s s i n t o t w o s q u a r e f e e t o r
l e s s
" R e l a t e t o s i n g l e f a m i l y h o m e s i n s i z e , s h a p e ,
p r o p o r t i o n s , r h y t h m a n d a r t i c u l a t i o n
" U n d i v i d e d w i n d o w s m a y b e c o n s i d e r e d i f
c o n s i s t e n t a n d p r o p o r t i o n a l w i t h t h e s t r u c t u r e ' s
a r c h i t e c t u r a l s t y l e
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s t y l e
( 2 ) D i s c o u r a g e d
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" 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 2 s q . f 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 d o o r s )
" M o r e t h a n 5 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
a r e a o n a n e l e v a t i o n c o m p o s e d o f u n d i v i d e d
p a n e s l a r g e r t h a n 8 s q . f t . i f n o t c o v e r e d b y a
l o g g i a o r r o o f o v e r h a n g
" 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
" B e t w e e n 2 5 - 5 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
a r e a o n a n e l e v a t i o n c o m p o s e d o f u n d i v i d e d
p a n e s l a r g e r t h a n 8 s q u a r e f e e t
( 3 ) P r o h i b i t e d
" 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 % 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
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the public right -of -way. In no case shall a
combination of tinted glass and window film be
less than 60% visible light transmittance (tint
should not be noticeable) and visible from the
public right -of -way.
• Floor -to- ceiling windows greater than one story
• Glass block visible from street
• Jalousie Windows
• Undivided windows over 3 feet in width or greater
than 16 square feet visible from street
• Sliding glass doors on front facade
• Undivided windows over 3 feet in width or larger
than 16 square feet visible from street
• More than 40% of total window opening on an
elevation (there must be a higher percentage of
wall area than window area)
Note: Single family homes constructed in multi - family
districts may have up to 45% window coverage on
canal /intracoastal fronting elevations in the MF -West
District and up to 50% window coverage on ocean
fronting elevations in the MF -East District.
(f) Shutters. Shutters function as a visual detail as well as
weather protection. Shutters are especially important on multi - family,
multi -story buildings to reinforce the singe family scale and level of detail
present throughout Gulf Stream.
(1) Preferred
• Classic shutter colors (for example: white, black,
dark green, muted greens, taupe, stained
mahogany, dark slate blue, slate grey)
• Contrasting color
• Functional
• Shutter should measure the full height and half the
width of the window
• Traditional horizontal slat or panel type shutters
• Hurricane shutters should closely match the color
of the house shutters.
(2) Discouraged
• Non - traditional shutter colors (for example: teal,
peach, mustard yellow, bright royal blue)
• Shutters out of scale with window
• Shutters painted the same color as the principal
building
(3) 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
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(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.
(1) Preferred
• Appropriate scale and proportion
• Corresponding to architectural style
• Sturdy wood doors (panel, glazed, or combination)
(2) Discouraged
■ Over- elegant entrance /porte - cochere
(3) Prohibited
• Etched glass
• Stained glass sidelights
• Two -story columns or entry
• Two -story porte - cochere
• Gable roof over 6' -0" wide with roof greater than
8:12 pitch on covered entry
(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.
(1) Preferred
• Stucco or similar technique for building texture
• A limited number of trim and accent materials
• Materials used in a consistent manner throughout
the building
• Where materials change, a change in wall planes
or some architectural device to give a sense of
transition
• Wood
(2) Discouraged
• Vinyl siding (subject to sample approval)
• Brick, red clay or white
(3) 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
• T -111
• Unfinished, exposed concrete block
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(i) 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 an overpowering negative impact on neighbors. An inconsiderately
placed or poorly designed structure can visually and functionally negate
an otherwise attractive residential area. Parking for a multi - family building
should be provided under the principal building when possible and
screened from the street by berming and landscape. Additional
landscaping is required to screen garage and parking areas from view.
(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
(2) Discouraged
■ Screened enclosures visible from the street
(3) Prohibited
• All multi - family garages facing street not
adequately screened or buffered from roadways
• Carports
• Garage doors or parking structure that dominate
the front elevation
• Metal storage sheds
• Three -stall or larger garages on any lot not
adequately screened or buffered from roadways
• Two story screen enclosures
0) Color. Follow Chapter 70 -106 Color for principal building,
trim and accent color requirements.
0) Additions and Rehabilitations. It is the expressed intent of
these regulations to maintain and perpetuate the well established single
family characteristics of the Town as set forth in Chapter 70. Any
additions, modifications, remodeling and /or rehabilitation efforts to multi-
family structures should conform to the preferred single family
recommendations. Realizing that not all multi - family structures will be
able to comply instantly, thresholds have been established to help phase
in improvements. The thresholds apply to the cumulative amount of
improvements over a period of five years.
Any additions, renovations, and /or rehabilitation to multi - family
structures representing 25% to 50% of the fair market value of the
structure(s), exclusive of land value and location, as determined by a
certified property appraiser licensed in the State of Florida and provided
by the applicant, of the existing structure shall be required to conform to
the multi - family regulations for color, shutters, and landscape.
Any additions, renovations, and /or rehabilitation to multi - family
structures representing 50% to 75% of the fair market value of the
structure(s), exclusive of land value and location, as determined by a
certified property appraiser licensed in the State of Florida and provided
by the applicant, of the existing structure shall be required to conform to
the multi - family regulations for color, shutters, landscape, entrances, and
exterior materials.
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Any additions, renovations, and /or rehabilitation to multi - family
structures representing over 75% of the fair market value of the
structure(s), exclusive of land value and location, as determined by a
certified property appraiser licensed in the State of Florida and provided
by the applicant, of the existing structure shall be considered new
construction and subject to following all the multi - family regulations and
guidelines.
(k) Landscape for Multi -story Structures. As a supplement to the
landscape requirements set forth in Chapter 70 (146 -150), additional trees
and palms shall be planted in a manner that will reduce the impact of
upper story portions of a structure as viewed from the front, side, and rear
property lines.
The intent is to provide a variety of plant material and sizes that will
help reduce the impact and create a transition for the taller portions of a
multi -story structure. Corners and unarticulated walls deserve special
attention because they offer significant opportunities to install additional
plant materials that will scale down a structure and make it more
compatible with adjacent single family homes.
This landscape requirement for multi -story structures is in addition
to all regular landscape requirements. All plantings and design shall follow
the general landscape standards set forth in Chapter 70 -146. Additional
plantings are based on the number of stories. See diagram on the
following page.
(1) Lighting. Multi -story structures can have a significant impact
in residential neighborhoods especially when it comes to outdoor lighting.
Security and accent lighting shall follow the design guidelines outlined in
Chapter 70 (166 -170).
(m) Mechanical Equipment and Generators. Mechanical
Equipment, such as air - conditioning /heating units, pool equipment and
emergency generators, shall be screened from view from the public right -
of -way and neighboring properties. Screening may consist of a wall,
consistent with the dwelling's architecture, landscaping and fence. Chain
link fences shall not be used in the screening of mechanical equipment.
All mechanical equipment shall be in compliance with the Town's noise
abatement regulations. "
Section 2. 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 3. 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 4. Codification.
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This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the official Code of
Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream.
Section 5. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval, as
provided by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session on first reading this
9t1, day of SPntamhPr , 2008, and for a second and final reading on this 10th
day of October , 2008.
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C&n ftsioner
Corhmissioner
ATTEST:
Clerk
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