HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD 15/09ORDINANCE NO. 15/9
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE TOWN
CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE GULF STREAM DESIGN
MANUAL, AT ARTICLE IV, SITE DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, ELIMINATING SECTION 70-71(c)
INCENTIVE FLOOR AREA RATIO; AMENDING SECTION
70-77, FIRST FLOOR ELEVATION; AND 70-78, SEAWALL
HEIGHT; AMENDING CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE V,
AREAWIDE STANDARDS, DIVISION 1, GENERAL
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS, AT SECTION 70-100,
ROOF AND EAVE HEIGHTS; SECTION 70-101,
WINDOWS; SECTION 70-105, GARAGES AND
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS; AND SECTION 70-106,
COLOR; AMENDING CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE V, DIVISION
3, GENERAL LANDSCAPE STANDARDS, SECTION 70-
148 PRINCIPLES; AND CREATING A NEW SECTION 70-
151; APPLICABILITY AND PERMITTING; AMENDING
CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4, GENERAL
OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS, SECTION 70-166,
PURPOSE, CATEGORIES; AMENDING CHAPTER 70,
ARTICLE VI DISTRICT STANDARDS, SECTION 70-187,
TABLE OF DISTRICT STANDARDS; AMENDING
CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE VII, PREDOMINATE
ARCHITECTURAL STYLES, DIVISION 2, SPANISH
MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL STYLE, SECTION 70-218
ROOFS; AND ARTICLE VII, DIVISION 3, GULF STREAM -
BERMUDA STYLE, SECTION 70-238, ROOFS;
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 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article IV, Site Development
Regulations; Section 70-71, Floor Area Ratio, by deleting subsection (c), Incentive Floor
Area Ratios, in its entirety.
Sec. 70-71. - Floor area ratios.
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Section 2. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby
amended at Chapter 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article IV, Site Development
Regulations; Section 70-77, First Floor Elevation, to read as follows:
"Sec. 70-77. - First floor elevation.
(a) Undeveloped non -oceanfront lots. The maximum finished
first floor elevation for all undeveloped non -oceanfront lots shall be the
greater of the following:
(1) +8-57_0 feet NGVDNAVD;
(2) 1.5 feet above the crown of the lowest adjacent road; or
(3) 0.5 feet above the average existing grade of the buildable
area of the lot.
(b) Previously developed non -oceanfront lots. For non -
oceanfront lots previously developed, the maximum finished first floor
elevation shall be the greater of the following:
(1) +857_0 feet NIGVQNAVD;
(2) 1.5 feet above the crown of the lowest adjacent road; or
(3) The elevation of the previous structure or the average of
elevations of adjacent structures.
(c) Lots fronting the Atlantic Ocean. For lots fronting on the
Atlantic Ocean, the maximum finished first floor elevation shall be the
greater of the following:
(1) 2.0 feet above the average existing grade of the buildable
area of the lot;
(2) +4-715.0 feet NGVDNAVD; or
(3) The average elevation of adjacent structures."
Section 3. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby
amended at Chapter 70, Gulf Stream Design Manual; Article IV, Site Development
Regulations, Section 70-78, Seawall Height, to read as follows:
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"Sec. 70-78. Seawall height.
The maximum height of a new or replacement seawall abutting
waters connected to the Intracoastal Waterway shall be no greater than
fivesix feet NGVD or its equivalent in NAVD."
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 1, General Architectural Standards; at Section 70-100, Roof and Eave Heights,
to read as follows;
"Sec. 70-100. - Roof and eave heights.
(a) Generally.
(1) The height and number of eave lines and the overall height
of a structure play an important role in establishing visual
continuity with other structures on the street and maintaining
an appropriate residential/human scale. Most structures in
the town are characterized by simple roof designs with low to
medium eave heights and roof heights. This type of design
emphasizes the horizontal dimension of the structure while
minimizing the vertical dimension.
(2) Roof height is measured from the top of the first finished
floor to the highest exterior point on the roof. Eave height is
measured from the top of the first finished floor to the top of
the roof beam at the end of the beam (top of flashing).
Different eave heights establish different eave lines. Two or
more separate roof areas with the same eave height are
considered to have the same eave line.
(3) Roof features can provide appropriate design articulation to
a roof area, but should be used sparingly to avoid
unnecessary and undesirable complexity. Roof features
include, but are not limited to, chimneys, cupolas, decorative
towers, dormers, and small cut-outs and extensions. Two or
more dormers are considered to be one roof feature, as are
two or more chimneys.
(4) Entry features are the front portion of the structure which
previde-desrindicate and enhance the main entrance to the
dwelling. The height of the entry feature is measured from
the finish floor elevation to the upper portion of any balcony
railings, Dutch gable or other such architectural elements.
Entry features, if used, should provide a sense of arrival, yet
should not overpower them or the remainder of the structure.
The scale and proportion of entry features should be
consistent with the rest of the structure, varying just enough
to provide a focal point to the front of the house.
(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
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Roof features: Three or less visible per building side
Roof heights: 20 feet or less (24 feet or less for roof
features)
(2) Discouraged.
Entry features: Between 12 and 14 feet
Eave heights: Between ten feet six inches and 12 feet
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)
(3) Prohibited.
Entry features: Greater than 14 feet
Eave heights: Less than eight feet or greater than 12 feet
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)
(c) Two story homes.
(1) Preferred
Entry features
Beachfront and Ocean West Districts – From 8 to 14
feet
All other Districts – From 8 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
(2) Discouraged
Entry features
Beachfront and Ocean West Districts – From 14 to 16
feet
All other Districts – From 14 to 16 feet
Eave heights:
Beachfront and Ocean West Districts—Between 12
and 14 feet for one-story portions
Between 22 feet six inches and 24 feet six inches for
two-story portions
All other districts—Between ten feet six inches and 12
feet six inches for one-story portions
Between 21 feet and 23 feet 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
(3) Prohibited.
Entry features
Beachfront and Ocean West Districts – Greater than
16 feet
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All other Districts – Greater than 16 feet
Buildings with more than two and one-half stories
Eave heights:
Beachfront and Ocean West Districts—Less than
eight feet or greater than 14 feet for one-story
portions
Greater than 24 feet six inches for two-story portions.
All other districts—Less than eight feet or greater than
12 feet six inches for one-story portions
Greater than 23 feet for two-story portions
Eave lines: Six or more
Roof features: Five or more visible per building side
Roof heights:
Greater than 26 feet for one-story portions
For two-story portions greater than the following for
each zoning district:
District Height in feet
Gulf Stream Core 30 (roof features may extend to 35)
Ocean West 30 (roof features may extend to 35)
Beach Front 35 (including roof features)
North/South 30 (roof features may extend to 35)
Place Au Soliel 30 (roof features may extend to 35)"
GRAPHIC
Above graphic illustrates eight different eave lines, adding unnecessary
complexity to the elevations."
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 1, General Architectural Standards; at Section 70-101, Windows; subsection
(d), Prohibited, to read as follows:
"Sec. 70-101. -Windows.
(d) 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 50 percent of total window opening area on an
elevation (there must be a higher percentage of wall area
than window area).
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(7) More than 50 percent of total window opening area on a
street or waterway elevation composed of undivided panes
larger than eight square feet.
(8) Sliding glass doors on the front of the house."
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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 1, General Architectural Standards; at Section 70-105, Garages and Accessory
Buildings, to read as follows:
"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
(2) Discouraged.
Screened enclosures visible from the street
(3) Prohibited.
All garages facing street on lots over 20,000 square feet not
adequately screened or buffered from roadways
Carports
Garage doors that dominate the front elevation
Metal storage sheds
Thrpe—tall or larg— ga— --e- -R aRY lot not adequate!
^^'^^^^d nr h ^F^' s ^.rn mea4waysThree car garages
facing the street are prohibited in all districts except
Beachfront and Ocean West
Two story screen enclosures"
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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 V, Areawide Standards;
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Division 1, General Architectural Standards; at Section 70-106, Color, to read as
follows:
"Sec. 70-106. - Color.
(a) Generally.
(1) Color should be representative of the architectural style of
the structure. Various pastel colors characterize Gulf
Stream -Bermuda style homes, while off-whites, warm
pastels, and light earthtone colors are common to Spanish
Mediterranean homes. The chapter addresses color in a
manner that will aid in its selection. Three categories,
principal building color, trim color, and accent color have
been established that correspond to color application for
various architectural features.
(2) Approved colors may be appropriate for one style of
architecture but may be inappropriate for another (see article
VII, Predominant Architectural Styles). An example of an
inappropriate use of color would be a blue Spanish
Mediterranean style home. A complete color sample chart
displaying all approved colors is available at the Town Hall.
A complete list of approved principal building and trim colors
follows, and an explanation of color terms and the
methodology of the color selection process is included in
section 7-300.
(3) The following colors are approved for all single-family
homes. Colors are approved for the principal building and
building trim. The color specifications referenced are from
the Benjamin Moore Color Selector Kit, which is used as a
reference only. The kit was selected based on
completeness, ease of use, and availability. The town does
not recommend or endorse any specific paint product or
manufacturer. The kit, along with the color selection chart
located in the Town Hall, shall serve as a basis for
comparison, where any paint sample can be compared and
classified as approved or prohibited.
(b) Principal building.
(1) Considerations. Many factors affect the application of color.
Careful consideration should be exercised when selecting a
color based on a color sample or color chip. Considerations
include, but are not limited to, size, texture, and fenestration
of the surface. Colors usually appear darker and more
intense when applied over a large surface. The texture of the
surface can cast shadows, making colors appear darker.
The arrangement of the windows and various other elements
define the amount of solid wall surface to consider. In
general, colors should exemplify a high to medium-high
value and a low to medium -low chroma (see section 70-300,
Color).
(2) Definition. "Principal building color" shall refer to the
p red eminantappLoved color application to all walls of the
principal building and associated accessory structures.
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Principal building colors are subject to review and must be
on the approved color list.
(3) Approved color list. The following colors are approved as
principal building colors on all homes except for the Spanish
Mediterranean style. For Spanish Mediterranean style,
yellow -greens, toned yellow -greens, toned greens, greens,
blue -greens, toned blue -greens, blues, and blue -violets
(colors #365 through 840) referenced herein shall be
prohibited. All exterior walls of the principal building and the
associated accessory structures shall be of uniform color
across the entire principal building or accessory structure.
This requirement shall not include trim and accent colors as
those terms are defined in this code. Except as provided
below for two story buildings, excluding trim and accent
colors, no exterior wall of a principal building or accessory
structure may contain or display more than one approved
color, and no exterior wall of a principle building or
accessory structure may contain or display an approved
color that differs from another exterior wall on the same
principal building or accessory structure. There shall be an
exception for two story buildings which may incorporate a
separate but complimentary color distinguishing one story
from the other, however, no exterior wall of either story may
contain or display more than one approved color.
a. Red-oranges/toned red -oranges:
001,
008,
009,
015,
016,
017,
022,
023,
024,
029,
030,
036,
037,
038,
043,
044,
045,
050,
051,
052,
053,
057,
058,
059,
060,
064,
065,
066,
067,
071,
072,
073,
078,
079,
080,
085,
086,
087,
092,
093,
094,
095,
099,
100,
101,
106,
107,
108,
113,
114,
115,
116,
120,
121,
122,
127, 128, 129,
134,
135, 136.
b. Yellow-oranges/toned yellow-oranges/golds: 141,
142, 143, 148, 149, 150, 155, 156, 162, 163, 164,
169, 170, 176, 177, 183, 184, 185, 190, 191, 192,
197, 198, 199, 204, 205, 206, 207, 211, 212, 213,
214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 225, 226, 227, 232, 233,
234, 239, 240, 241, 242, 246, 247, 248, 253, 254,
255, 260, 261, 262, 263, 267, 268, 269, 270, 274,
275, 276, 281, 282, 283, 284, 288, 289, 290, 295,
296, 297, 302, 303, 304, 305.
C. Yellow/toned yellows: 309, 310, 311, 316, 317, 318,
323, 324, 325, 330, 331, 332, 333, 337, 338, 339,
344, 345, 346, 347, 351, 352, 358, 359.
d. Yellow-greens/toned yellow -greens (prohibited for
Spanish Mediterranean): 365, 366, 367, 372, 373,
374, 375, 379, 380, 386, 387, 388, 393, 394, 400,
407, 408, 414, 421, 428.
e. Toned greens (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean):
435, 436, 437, 442, 449, 456, 457, 463, 464, 470,
471, 477, 478, 484, 485, 491, 492, 498, 499, 505,
506, 512, 513, 519, 520, 521, 526, 527, 533, 534.
f. Greens (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean): 547,
582, 596, 617, 624.
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g. Blue-greens/toned blue -greens (prohibited for
Spanish Mediterranean): 645, 652, 666, 673, 680,
694, 701, 708, 715.
h. Blues/blue-violets (prohibited for Spanish
Mediterranean): 771, 792, 793, 806, 807, 813, 834,
835.
i. Off-whites/pastels: 841 thru 973 (all).
j. Warm neutrals/beiges: 974, 975, 976, 981, 982, 983,
984, 988, 989, 990, 995, 996, 1002, 1003, 1004,
1005, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1023,
1024, 1025, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1037, 1038, 1039,
1044, 1045, 1046, 1051, 1052, 1053, 1058, 1059,
1060, 1065, 1066, 1067, 1068, 1072, 1073, 1074,
1079, 1080, 1081, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1093, 1094,
1095, 1100, 1101, 1107, 1108, 1109, 1114, 1115,
1121, 1122.
k. Browns/red-browns: 1156, 1157, 1158, 1163, 1164,
1165, 1166, 1170, 1171, 1172, 1177, 1178, 1184,
1185, 1186, 1191, 1192, 1198, 1205, 1206, 1212,
1213, 1214, 1215, 1219, 1226, 1240, 1241, 1247,
1248.
I. Reds/red-violets: 1261, 1268, 1275, 1282, 1289,
1317, 1331.
M. Violets/toned violets: All not allowed.
n. Cool neutrals/toned gray -greens: 1457, 1458, 1464,
1465, 1471, 1472, 1478, 1479, 1485, 1492, 1493,
1499, 1500, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1513, 1514, 1515,
1516, 1520, 1521, 1522, 1527, 1528, 1529, 1530,
1534, 1535, 1536, 1541, 1542, 1548, 1549, 1550,
1555, 1556, 1557, 1562, 1563, 1569, 1570, 1576,
1577.
o. Grays/blue-grays: 1583, 1584, 1585, 1590, 1591,
1597, 1598, 1604, 1611, 1612, 1618, 1619, 1625,
1626, 1632, 1633, 1639, 1640, 1646, 1647, 1653,
1660, 1661, 1667, 1674, 1675.
(c) Trim.
(1) Considerations. In addition to the priaslpal-building surface,
the trim constitutes an important part of the home. Color
selection should differentiate the trim from the walls, but
contrast should be appropriate to the architectural style.
Creating contrast helps to highlight the building articulation,
while at the same time reduces the potential box -like
appearance. Care should be exercised in selecting a color
that will not overpower or dominate the home.
(2) Definition. "Trim color' shall refer to the color application to
any or all building trim elements such as eaves, soffits,
overhangs, cornices, friezes, fascias, windows, sills,
brackets, and gutters (if painted). Trim colors are subject to
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review and must be on the approved color list and be
consistent with the principal building color.
(3) Approved color list. The following colors are approved as
trim colors on all homes except for the Spanish
Mediterranean style. For Spanish Mediterranean style,
yellow -greens, toned yellow -greens, toned greens, greens,
blue -greens, toned blue -greens, blues, and blue -violets
(colors #365 through 840) referenced herein shall be
prohibited. All approved principal building colors are
approved as building trim colors. All trim colors shall be
uniform in appearance for that portion of the trim element to
which the approved color is applied. No trim element shall
contain or display an approved color that differs from any
other color approved for that trim element.
a. Red-oranges/toned red -oranges: 002, 010, 018, 025,
031, 039, 046, 054, 061, 068, 074, 081, 088, 096,
102, 109, 117, 123, 130, 137.
b. Yellow-oranges/toned yellow-oranges/golds: 144,
151, 157, 165, 171, 178, 186, 193, 200, 208, 215,
222, 228, 235, 249, 243, 256, 264, 271, 277, 285,
291, 298, 306.
C. Yellow/toned yellows: 312, 319, 326, 334, 340, 348,
353, 360.
d. Yellow-greens/toned yellow -greens (prohibited for
Spanish Mediterranean): 368, 376, 381, 389, 395,
401, 415, 409, 422, 429.
e. Toned greens (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean):
438, 443, 450, 458, 465, 472, 479, 486, 493, 500,
507, 514, 522, 528, 535.
f. Greens (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean): 540,
548, 554, 561, 568, 575, 583, 589, 597, 603, 610,
618, 625, 631.
g. Blue-greens/toned blue -greens (prohibited for
Spanish Mediterranean): 638, 646, 653, 659, 667,
674, 681, 687, 695, 702, 709, 716, 722, 729, 736.
h. Blues/blue-violets (prohibited for Spanish
Mediterranean): 743, 750, 757, 764, 772, 778, 785,
794, 799, 808, 814, 820, 827, 836.
i. Warm neutrals/beiges: 977, 985, 991, 997, 1006,
1012, 1019, 1026, 1033, 1040, 1047, 1054, 1061,
1069, 1075, 1082, 1089, 1096, 1102, 1110, 1116,
1123.
j. Browns/red-browns: 1159, 1167, 1173, 1179, 1187,
1193, 1199, 1207, 1216, 1220, 1227, 1233, 1242,
1249, 1254.
k. Reds/red-violets: 1262, 1269, 1276, 1283, 1290,
1296, 1303, 1310, 1318, 1324, 1332, 1338.
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Violets/toned violets: 1380, 1387, 1394, 1401, 1408,
1415, 1422, 1429, 1436, 1443, 1450.
M. Cool neutrals/toned gray -greens:
1459,
1466,
1473,
1480, 1486, 1494, 1501, 1509,
1517,
1523,
1531,
1537, 1543, 1551, 1558, 1564, 1571,
1578.
n. Grays/blue-grays: 1586, 1592,
1599,
1605,
1613,
1620, 1627, 1634, 1641, 1648,
1654,
1662,
1668,
1676.
(d) Accent.
(1) Considerations. Sometimes it is important to highlight
specific features of the home. Accent color should be chosen
to provide contrast to isolated items such as shutters, doors,
and/or awnings. Often these features may be included as
trim, but if special attention is desired, the level of contrast
can be increased. Contrast can be achieved by simply using
a different hue or by changing the chroma and/or value.
Accent colors should be used sparingly or they lose their
effectiveness.
(2) Definition. "Accent color" shall refer to the color application
to any or all building accents such as exterior window
coverings shutters, doors, and awnings. Accent colors are
not subject to approved colors, but may not include all
shades of purple, primary red (except front entrance doors),
or fluorescent colors. Accent colors, if used, shall be
consistent, uniform and uninterrupted.
(e) Stain. In addition to paint, a designer or homeowner may
choose to select stain as a color option. Stain should be used as a
principal building color only if the building material is wood and it is
appropriate with the architectural style. Stain may be used as trim and
accent colors but not as the principal building color for Spanish
Mediterranean and Gulf Stream -Bermuda homes. Stain should be
reflective of earthtone colors. Darker colors are permissible to compensate
for absorption and fading. Stains do not have to be compared to the
approved color samples, but must be consistent with the community
character of the town.
(f) Required.
Principal building color selected from the "approved color
list"
Trim colors selected from "approved trim color list"
(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
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(h) Discouraged.
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
(i) 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 "
Section 8. 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; at Section 70-148, Principles, to read as
follows:
"Sec. 70-148. - Principles.
Because of this diversity, no particular style or technique is
encouraged or discouraged overall. Landscape issues sheuldshall be
addressed on a district level basis. Some underlying principles do apply to
the town as a whole:
(1) Required.
Minimum landscaped open space of 40 percent of the lot
area ( hardscape areas shall not
count towards the 40 percent open space – see definition of
hardscape). Irrigation shall be provided consistent with
section 66-399 of this code.
(2) Preferred.
Consistency of neighborhood maintenance techniques
Consistency of neighborhood plant material, scale, massing,
and selection
Controlled and planned use of exotics
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Efficient irrigation
Protection and enhancement of existing plant material
Semi -pervious driveway material (Chattahoochee stone,
pavers)
Use of natives
Xeriscaping techniques
(3) Discouraged.
Hedges over four feet if located within 15 feet of the ICWW
or seaward of the 1978 CCCL
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Large expanses of impervious driveway materials
(4) Prohibited.
Australian Pine (Casuarina spp.) except where permitted in
North Ocean Boulevard Overlay District
Brazilian Pepper (Schinus Terebinthefolius)
Meleleuca (Meleleuca Quinquenervia)
Old World Climbing Fern (Lygodium Microphyllum)
Air Potato Vine (Dioscorea Bulbifera)
Carrotwood (Cupaniopisis Anacardiodies)
Earleaf Acacia (Acacia Auriculiformis)
Schefflera (Schefflera actniophylla)
Kudza (Peuraria Montana Var. Lobata)
In Place Au Soleil, hedges over four feet if located within 15
feet of a canal as measured from the landward edge of the
seawall cap. Any hedges currently existing which are in
contravention of this provision shall be removed or brought
into compliance no later than September 1, 2005.
Chainlink fence unless concealed 100 percent by plant
material
Driveway materials using primary or bright, bold colors (red,
blue, etc.)
Painted driveways
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Removal of any plant material within the right-of-way without
town approval
Removal of trees and palms (other than invasive exotics)
over eight inches in caliper without town approval of a land
clearing plan
The use of synthetic or artificial plant material
Tire strip driveways"
Section 9. 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; to include a new Section 70-151,
Applicability and Permitting, to read as follows:
"Sec. 70-151. Applicability and permitting.
The provisions of this division shall apply to all new development
and redevelopment, as defined by section 58-76, within the Town.
Property owners who revise or replace more than 25 percent of the
existing landscaping shall comply with the requirements of this division
and receive a landscaping permit from the Town."
Section 10. 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; at Section 70-166, Purpose,
Categories, to read as follows:
"Sec. 70-166. - Purpose; categories.
(a) Residential lighting serves an essential function. It assists in
crime prevention and safety for both pedestrians and vehicles, and
enhances the aesthetic value of properties at night. This visual appeal is
accentuated by the proper selection and placement of lights. A separate
landscape and/or security lighting permit is required for any such work.
(b) Private, outdoor lighting in the town is classified under the
general categories:
(1) Security/safety lighting.
(2) Accent/landscape lighting.
Section 11. 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, at item 6, Fences, to read as follows:
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Sec. 70-187. - Table of district standards.
Districts
Stream (Ocean West
rth/South (Place au Soleil'
core
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.
'Required All fences, with the exception of aluminum rail fencing, shall be screened from view,
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
Preferred Low -open wood Low -open wood 'Consistent with 'Consistent with
'None
:Intermittent or ',architectural architectural
Low -open wood
concealed by style style
plant material Intermittent or
concealed by
plant material
Discouraged' Solid (for Solid (for
Fronting
example, example,
property
stockade or stockade or
Solid (for
shadowbox) shadowbox)
example,
Unpainted
Prohibited Over 4 feet
Over 6 feet Over 8 feet
!Fences less
than 12 feet
from Al r.o.w.
line
stockade or
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 heioht shall be allowed
aluminum plCKet fences wan 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.
Section 12. 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 2, Spanish Mediterranean Revival Style, Section 70-218,
Roofs, to read as follows:
"Sec. 70-218. - Roofs.
(d) Prohibited.
Flat roofs visible over ten percent of total roof
Gambrel roofs
Glazed skylights on the streetside
Mansard roofs
Non-earthtone colored tile
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Shingles
Solar panels on the streetside
Metal roofs (except unpainted copper when used as a
decorative accent or on minor accessory structures)'
GRAPHICS
Section 13. 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, Section 70-238, Roofs, to
read as follows:
"Sec. 70-238. - Roofs.
(a) Required. Flat, white thru and thru, smooth, un -coated tile
and gray slate tile may be permitted on homes that are predominately
Georgian or British Colonial with Bermuda influences. Flat, gray thru and
thru, un -coated tile, or tiles of similar slate -like titecolor may be permitted
at the discretion of architectural review and planning board and town
commission through the Level III review process, subject to the
architectural review and planning board and the town commission making
a determination that such alternatives are appropriate for the
neighborhood.
(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'/z feet)
Simple roof geometry emphasizing long horizontal lines
White flat untextured tile
(c) Discouraged.
Dormers on single story houses
Gable
Pyramidal hip (often has too steep of slope)
Very low pitched roofs (slope less than 5:12)
(d) Prohibited.
Barrel tiles
Front gable except for entry features
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
IU
Unnecessarily complex roof geometry
Metal roofs (except unpainted copper when used as a
decorative accent or on minor accessory structures)'
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.
Section 17. 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
8th day of January , 2016, and for a second and final reading on this 12th
day of February 2016.
ATTEST: n_
Clerk
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