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AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 66 OF THE TOWN CODE
OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO ZONING BY AMENDING
ARTICLE II AND ARTICLE III THEREOF RELATING TO
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD AND
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, RESPECTIVELY, RESCINDING
SAID ARTICLES IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND BY
CREATING A NEW ARTICLE II.1 RELATING TO THE
TOWN COMMISSION, SPECIFYING POWERS AND DUTIES
AND PROCEDURES FOR VOTING; BY CREATING A NEW
ARTICLE II.2 RELATING TO THE LOCAL PLANNING
AGENCY, SPECIFYING POWERS AND DUTIES, BOARD
MEMBERSHIP, OFFICERS, QUORUM REQUIREMENTS AND
RULES OF PROCEDURE, PROCEDURES FOR MEETINGS,
ETC.; BY CREATING A NEW ARTICLE II.3 RELATING
TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, SPECIFYING POWERS AND
DUTIES, BOARD MEMBERSHIP, OFFICERS, QUORUM
REQUIREMENTS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE,
PROCEDURES FOR MEETINGS, COMPENSATION, ETC.;
BY CREATING A NEW ARTICLE II.4 RELATING TO
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD,
SPECIFYING POWERS AND DUTIES, BOARD
MEMBERSHIP, OFFICERS, QUORUM REQUIREMENTS AND
RULES OF PROCEDURE, PROCEDURES FOR MEETINGS,
COMPENSATION, ETC.; BY CREATING A NEW ARTICLE
II.5 RELATING TO PLANNING AND BUILDING
ADMINISTRATOR, SPECIFYING THE ADMINISTRATOR'S
POWERS AND DUTIES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE V, SITE
PLANS, BY RESCINDING SAID ARTICLE IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND CREATING A NEW ARTICLE V.1
RELATING TO ARCHITECTURAL/ SITE PLAN REVIEW -
LEVELS 1, 2 AND 3, SPECIFYING PURPOSE AND
INTENT, APPLICABILITY, REVIEW AUTHORITIES,
ACTION BY REVIEW AUTHORITY, STANDARDS,
PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING AND PROCESSING
APPLICATIONS, PROVISIONS FOR VIOLATION OF
CONDITION OF APPROVAL, MISREPRESENTATION,
REVISIONS, ETC.; BY CREATING A NEW ARTICLE V.2
RELATING TO VARIANCES, SPECIFYING PURPOSE AND
INTENT, APPLICABILITY, VARIANCE REVIEW
AUTHORITIES, ACTION BY REVIEW AUTHORITIES,
VARIANCE STANDARDS, PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING
AND PROCESSING APPLICATIONS, PROVISIONS FOR
VIOLATION OF CONDITION OF APPROVAL,
MISREPRESENTATION, ETC.; BY CREATING A NEW
ARTICLE V.3 RELATING TO SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS,
SPECIFYING PURPOSE AND INTENT, APPLICABILITY,
SPECIAL EXCEPTION REVIEW AUTHORITIES, ACTION
BY REVIEW AUTHORITIES, SPECIAL EXCEPTION
STANDARDS, PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING AND
PROCESSING APPLICATIONS, PROVISIONS FOR
VIOLATION OF CONDITION OF APPROVAL,
MISREPRESENTATION, ETC.; BY CREATING A NEW
ARTICLE V.4 RELATING TO APPEALS, SPECIFYING
PURPOSE AND INTENT, APPLICABILITY, APPEAL
REVIEW AUTHORITY, ACTION BY REVIEW AUTHORITY,
APPEAL STANDARDS, PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING
AND PROCESSING APPLICATIONS,
MISREPRESENTATION, ETC.; BY AMENDING ARTICLE
VI DISTRICT REGULATIONS AT DIVISION 2, RS
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, BY
RESCINDING SAID DIVISION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
CREATING A NEW DIVISION 2, BY ADOPTING THE
GULF STREAM DESIGN MANUAL WHICH ESTABLISHES
FIVE SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICTS, ALL REGULATIONS
RELATING TO SAID DISTRICTS BEING ENCOMPASSED
IN FULL WITHIN THE DESIGN MANUAL, HEREBY
ADOPTING ARTICLES I THROUGH IX THEREOF NOT TO
INCLUDE THE APPENDICES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the amendments
incorporated herein are consistent with the adopted Comprehensive
Plan of the Town of Gulf Stream; and
WHEREAS, after public hearings, pursuant to notice as required
by law, the Town Commission does hereby find, determine and declare
that the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the
residents of the Town of Gulf Stream require that the aforesaid
Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 66 of the Town's Code of Ordinances, as
amended, be further amended as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Articles II and III of Chapter 66 relating to
Architectural Review and Planning Board and Board of Adjustment,
respectively, are hereby rescinded in their entirety. The Town
Commission hereby adopts and creates a new Article II constituting
the following Articles:
Article II.1 - Town Commission
Article II.2 - Local Planning Agency
Article II.3 - Board of Adjustment
Article II.4 - Architectural Review and Planning Board
Article II.5 - Planning and Building Administrator
in the manner and form attached hereto as Exhibit "A" hereof. Said
Exhibit "A" is hereby adopted in its entirety as if fully set forth
herein.
Section 2. Article V of Chapter 66 relating to Site Plans
is hereby rescinded in its entirety. The Town Commission hereby
adopts and creates a new Article V constituting the following
Articles:
Article V.1 - Architectural/Site Plan Review - Levels 1, 2,
and 3
Lrticle V.2 - Variances
Article V.3 - Special Exceptions
Article V.4 - Appeals
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in the manner and form attached hereto as Exhibit "B" hereof. Said
Exhibit "B" is hereby adopted in its entirety as if fully set forth
herein.
Section 3. Article VI of Chapter 66 relating to District
Regulations is hereby amended at Division 2, RS Single -Family
Residential District, by rescinding Division 2 in its entirety, and
hereby adopting the Design Manual attached hereto as Exhibit "C",
Articles I through IX, not to include the Appendices, said Design
Manual containing all of the regulations and restrictions relating
to all Single -Family Residential Districts therein created. Said
Single -Family Residential Districts to be designated as follows:
RS -C Gulf Stream Core District
RS -0 Oceanfront District
RS -B Beachfront District
RS -F Fringe District
RS -P Place au Soleil District
Said Exhibit "C" is hereby adopted in its entirety as if fully set
forth herein.
Section 4. 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 5. 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 6. Codification.
This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the
official Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream.
Section 7. 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 13th day of January , 1995, and for a second and
final reading on this 30th day of January 1995.
ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK
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EXHIBIT "A"
ARTICLE H.1. TOWN COMMISSION
Sec. 66-36. Powers and duties.
In addition to any authority granted the Town Commission by general or special law, the Town
Commission shall have the following powers and duties under the provisions of this Code:
(1) To serve as the Local Planning Agency as provided by Secs. 163.3174 and 163.3164, Fla. Stat.
and Article II.2. of this Chapter;
(2) To serve as the Board of Adjustment as provided by Article 11.3. of this Chapter;
(3) To initiate, hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications
for development permits to amend the text of the Comprehensive Plan as provided in Sec.
163.3187, Fla. Stat., and Sec. 58-51. of this Code;
(4) To initiate, hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications
for development permits to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan as
provided in Sec. 163.3187, Fla. Stat., and Sec. 58-51. of this Code;
(5) To initiate, hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications
for annexations to or contractions of the municipal limits as provided in Chapter 171, Fla.
Stat.;
(6) To initiate, hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications
for development permits to amend the text of this Code as provided in Sec. 66-6. of this
Chapter;
(7) To initiate, hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications
for development permits to amend the Official Zoning Map of this Code as provided in Sec.
66-6. of this Chapter;
(8) To initiate, hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications
for development permits for Developments of Regional Impact as provided in Chapter 380.06,
Fla. Stat., or which are subject to review for extra -jurisdictional impacts under the provisions
of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the adopted Comprehensive Plan;
(9) To hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for
development permits for Development Agreements as provided by Sec. 163.3220 et. seq., Fla.
Stat.;
(10) To hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for
development permits for Subdivisions as provided in Chapter 62 of this Code;
(11) To initiate, hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny all other
applications for development permits or appeals which are otherwise assigned by this Code
to other review authorities for final action but which are an integral part of and are submitted
and processed simultaneously with applications for development permits which require final
action by the Town Commission;
(12) To establish fees for the review of applications for development permits, and appropriate
funds to defray the costs of administering this Code;
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(13) To act to ensure compliance with development orders or permits as approved and issued;
(14) To take such action not delegated to the Local Planning Agency, Board of Adjustment,
Architectural Review and Planning Board, or Town staff members, as the Town Commission
may deem desirable and necessary to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and
this Zoning Code; and
(15) To appoint other advisory boards that are determined necessary to assist in the implementation
of Comprehensive Plan or this Code.
Sec. 66-37. Voting.
(a) The presence of a majority of members of the Town Commission shall constitute a quorum of
the Town Commission necessary to transact the business provided for herein.
(b) When taking final action on applications for development permits or appeals, a three-fifths
(3/5) majority vote or greater of the entire membership of the Town Commission shall be required
to approve any motion. In the event one (1) or more members of the Town Commission has a conflict
of interest pursuant to Sec. 112.01 et. seq., Fla. Stat., regarding a specific application for development
permits or appeal, then a simple majority of the remaining eligible members shall be required to
approve any motion.
(c) In the event that the full voting membership of the Town Commission is not present to take
action on a particular application for development permits or appeal, the applicant or appellant, upon
his or her request, shall be granted a continuance to a time certain at which time all voting members
are expected to be available to meet and take action.
(d) When taking action on matters provided for herein, other than applications for development
permits or appeals, a simple majority of the members present shall be necessary to approve any
motion. In the event of a tie vote, the proposed motion shall be considered to have failed.
(e) No member shall abstain from voting on any matter unless there is a conflict of interest
pursuant to Sec. 112.01 et, seq., Fla. Stat.
Secs. 66-38 -- 66-39. Reserved.
ARTICLE II.2. LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
Sec. 66-40. Establishment.
There is hereby established a Local Planning Agency.
Sec. 66-41. Powers and duties.
The Local Planning Agency shall have the following powers and duties under the provisions of this
Code:
(1) To serve as the Local Planning Agency as per Sec. 163.3174, Fla. Stats., except with regard to
those actions assigned to the Land Development Regulation Commission;
(2) To initiate, hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Town Commission to
approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for development permits to amend the
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text of the Comprehensive Plan as provided in Sec. 163.3187, Fla. Stat., and Sec. 58-51. of this
Code;
(3) To initiate, hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Town Commission to
approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for development permits to amend the
Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan as provided in Sec. 163.3187, Fla. Stat., and
Sec. 58-51. of this Code;
(4) To monitor and oversee the effectiveness and status of the Comprehensive Plan and to initiate,
hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Town Commission to adopt periodic
Evaluation and Appraisal Reports of the Comprehensive Plan as per Sec. 163.3191, Fla. Stats.;
and
(5) To perform any other functions, duties, and responsibilities assigned to it by the Town
Commission or by general or special law.
Sec. 66-42. Board membership.
(a) Appointment. The Town Commission shall serve as the Local Planning Agency. Persons other
than members of the Town Commission shall not serve on the Local Planning Agency.
(b) Terms of office. The term of office for each Local Planning Agency member shall run
concurrently with the member's term on the Town Commission. No member shall be removed from
the Local Planning Agency unless and until the member is removed from the Town Commission.
Sec. 66-43. Officers; quorum; rules of procedure.
(a) Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Mayor and Vice Mayor shall serve as Chairman and Vice
Chairman of the Local Planning Agency respectively. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice
Chairman shall act as Chairman and have all the powers of the Chairman. In the absence of both the
Chairman and Vice Chairman, the members present shall select a Chairman pro -tem to act as
Chairman who shall have all the powers of the Chairman.
(b) Secretary. The Town Clerk shall serve as Secretary of the Local Planning Agency. The
Secretary shall keep minutes of all proceedings, which minutes shall be a summary of all proceedings
before the Local Planning Agency, which shall include the vote of all members upon every question,
and be attested to by the Secretary. The minutes shall be approved by a majority of the Local
Planning Agency members voting. In addition, the Secretary shall maintain all records of the Local
Planning Agency meetings, hearings, proceedings, and the correspondence of the Local Planning
Agency. The records of the Local Planning Agency shall be stored with the Town Clerk's Office, and
shall be available for inspection by the public, upon reasonable request, during normal business hours.
The Town Clerk also shall be responsible for administering oaths and swearing in of witnesses where
required.
(c) Staff. The Planning and Building Department shall be the professional staff of the Local
Planning Agency. The Planning and Building Department shall be responsible for preparing the
agenda and providing a recommendation to the Local Planning Agency on all matters related to the
Comprehensive Plan. However, nothing herein shall preclude the Local Planning Agency from
seeking the expertise and advice of others.
(d) Town Attorney. The Town attorney shall provide counsel and interpretation on legal issues.
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(e) Quorum and voting. The presence of a majority of members of the Local Planning Agency
shall constitute a quorum of the Local Planning Agency necessary to take action and transact business.
In addition, a simple majority vote shall be necessary in order to forward a formal recommendation
to the Town Commission. In the event of a tie vote, the proposed motion shall be considered to have
failed. No member shall abstain from voting unless there is a conflict of interest pursuant to Sec.
112.01 et. seq., Fla. Stat.
(f) Rules of procedure.
(1) All meetings shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order. The Local Planning Agency
may, by a majority vote of the entire membership, adopt additional rules of procedure for
the transaction of business, and shall keep a record of meetings, resolutions, findings and
determinations.
(2) Failure of the Local Planning Agency to make a recommendation to the Town Commission
on any item within sixty (60) days of the close of its public hearing on the item shall
constitute the item being sent to the Town Commission without a recommendation.
Sec. 66-44. Meetings.
(a) General. General meetings of the Local Planning Agency shall be held as needed to dispense
of matters properly before the Local Planning Agency. Special meetings may be called by the
Chairman or in writing by a majority of the members of the Local Planning Agency. Twenty-four
(24) hour written notice shall be given to each Local Planning Agency member before any meeting.
(b) Continuance. Agenda items postponed due to a lack of a quorum, shall be rescheduled for
another Local Planning Agency meeting to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of
postponement.
(c) Meetings open to the public. All meetings and public hearings of the Local Planning Agency
shall be open to the public.
(d) Notice. In addition to other notice requirements provided for under this Code for certain
matters to be considered by the Local Planning Agency, all meetings shall be set for a time certain
after twenty-four (24) hour notice is duly posted.
(e) Compensation. The members of the Local Planning Agency shall receive no compensation for
their services. Travel reimbursement for members of the Local Planning Agency are limited to
expenses incurred only for travel outside of Palm Beach County necessary to fulfill the responsibilities
of membership on the Local Planning Agency. Travel reimbursement shall be made only when
sufficient funds are available and upon prior approval by the Town Commission.
Secs. 66-45 -- 66-49. Reserved.
ARTICLE III BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 66-50. Establishment.
There is hereby established a Board of Adjustment.
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Sec. 66-51. Powers and duties.
The Board of Adjustment shall have the following powers and duties under the provisions of this
Code:
(1) To hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for
development permits for Variances as provided in Article V.2. of this Chapter;
(2) To hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for
development permits for Special Exceptions as provided in Article V.3 of this Chapter;
(3) To hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for
development permits for Level 3 Architectural Review/Site Plan Review as provided in
Article V.1. of this Chapter;
(4) To hear, review, consider and affirm or reverse decisions of the Architectural Review and
Planning Board on applications for development permits for Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan
Review, Land Clearing Plans, Landscape Disturbance Permits, and Signs as provided in
Article V.4. of this Chapter;
(5) To hear, review, consider and affirm or reverse decisions of the Planning and Building
Administrator on applications for development permits as provided in Article VA. of this
Chapter; and
(6) To hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny all other applications
for development permits or appeals which are otherwise assigned by this Code to other review
authorities, other than the Town Commission, for final action but which are an integral part
of and are submitted and processed simultaneously with applications for development permits
which require final action by the Board of Adjustment.
Sec. 66-52. Board membership.
(a) Appointment. The Town Commission shall serve as the Board of Adjustment. Persons other
than members of the Town Commission shall not serve on the Board of Adjustment.
(b) Terms of office. The term of office for each Board of Adjustment member shall run
concurrently with the member's term on the Town Commission. No member may be removed from
the Board of Adjustment unless and until the member is removed from the Town Commission.
Sec. 66-53. Officers; quorum; rules of procedure.
(a) Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Mayor and Vice Mayor shall serve as Chairman and Vice
Chairman of the Board of Adjustment respectively. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice
Chairman shall act as Chairman and have all the powers of the Chairman. In the absence of both the
Chairman and Vice Chairman, the members present shall select a Chairman pro -tem to act as
Chairman who shall have all the powers of the Chairman.
(b) Secretary. The Town Clerk shall serve as Secretary of the Board of Adjustment. The Secretary
shall keep minutes of all proceedings, which minutes shall be a summary of all proceedings before
the Board of Adjustment, which shall include the vote of all members upon every question, and be
attested to by the Secretary. The minutes shall be approved by a majority of the Board of Adjustment
members voting. In addition, the Secretary shall maintain all records of the Board of Adjustment
meetings, hearings, proceedings, and the correspondence of the Board of Adjustment. The records
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of the Board of Adjustment shall be stored with the Town Clerk's Office, and shall be available for
inspection by the public, upon reasonable request, during normal business hours. The Town Clerk
also shall be responsible for administering oaths and swearing in of witnesses where required.
(c) Staff. The Planning and Building Department shall be the professional staff of the Board of
Adjustment. The Planning and Building Department shall be responsible for preparing the agenda
and providing a recommendation to the Board of Adjustment on all applications for development
permits and all other matters brought before the Board, where appropriate. However, nothing herein
shall preclude the Board of Adjustment from seeking the expertise and advice of others.
(d) Town Attorney. The Town attorney shall provide counsel and interpretation on legal issues.
(e) Quorum and voting.
(1) The presence of a majority of members of the Board of Adjustment shall constitute a
quorum of the Board of Adjustment necessary to transact business.
(2) When taking final action on applications for development permits or appeals, a three-
fifths (3/5) majority vote or greater of the entire membership of the Board of Adjustment
shall be required to approve any motion. In the event one (1) or more members of the
Board of Adjustment has a conflict of interest pursuant to Sec. 112.01 et. seq., Fla. Stat.,
regarding a specific application for development permits or appeal, then a simple majority
of the remaining eligible members shall be required to approve any motion.
(3) In the event the full voting membership of the Board of Adjustment is not present to take
action on a particular application for development permits or appeal, the applicant or
appellant, upon his or her request, shall be granted a continuance to a time certain at
which time all voting members are expected to be available to meet and take action.
(4) When taking action on matters other than applications for development permits or appeals,
a simple majority of the members present shall be necessary to approve any motion. In
the event of a tie vote, the proposed motion shall be considered to have failed.
(5) No member shall abstain from voting on any matter unless there is a conflict of interest
pursuant to Sec. 112.01 et. seq., Fla. Stat.
(f) Rules of procedure. All meetings shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order. The Board
of Adjustment may, by a majority vote of the entire membership, adopt additional rules of procedure
for the transaction of business, and shall keep a record of meetings, resolutions, findings and
determinations.
Sec. 66-54. Meetings.
(a) General.
(1) General meetings of the Board of Adjustment shall be held at least once a month to
dispense of matters properly before the Board of Adjustment, provided there are pending
items or matters to be brought before the Board. In the event there are no pending items
or matters to be brought before the Board, the Chairman may cancel a scheduled meeting,
provided that written notice of cancellation is given to all members of the Board of
Adjustment and duly posted at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time
of the meeting.
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(2) Special meetings may be called by the Chairman or in writing by a majority of the
members of the Board of Adjustment. Twenty-four (24) hour written notice shall be
given to each Board of Adjustment member before any meeting.
(b) Continuance. Agenda items postponed due to a lack of a quorum, or full voting membership
where required, shall be rescheduled for another Board of Adjustment meeting to take place within
thirty (30) days of the date of postponement.
(c) Meetings open to the public. All meetings and public hearings of the Board of Adjustment
shall be open to the public.
(d) Notice. In addition to other notice requirements provided for under this Code for certain items
to be considered by the Board of Adjustment, all meetings shall be set for a time certain after twenty-
four (24) hour notice is duly posted.
Sec. 66-55. Compensation.
The members of the Board of Adjustment shall receive no compensation for their services. Travel
reimbursement for members of the Board of Adjustment are limited to expenses incurred only for
travel outside of Palm Beach County necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of membership on the
Board of Adjustment. Travel reimbursement shall be made only when sufficient funds are available
and upon prior approval by the Town Commission.
Sees. 66-56 -- 66-59. Reserved.
ARTICLE 111.4. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD
Sec. 66.60. Establishment.
There is hereby established an Architectural Review and Planning Board.
Sec. 66-61. Powers and duties.
The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall have the following powers and duties under
the provisions of this Code:
(1) To serve as the Land Development Regulation Commission as per Secs. 163.3174 and
163.3164, Fla. Stats.;
(2) To initiate, hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Local Planning Agency
concerning applications for development permits to amend the text of the Comprehensive Plan
as provided in Sec. 163.3187, Fla. Stat., and Sec. 58-51. of this Code;
(3) To initiate, hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Local Planning Agency
concerning applications for development permits to amend the Future Land Use Map of the
Comprehensive Plan as provided in Sec. 163.3187, Fla. Stat., and Sec. 58-51. of this Code;
(4) To initiate, hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Local Planning Agency
concerning the periodic Evaluation and Appraisal Reports of the Comprehensive Plan as per
Sec. 163.3191, Fla. Stats;
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(5) To initiate, hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Town Commission to
approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for development permits to amend the
text of this Code as provided in Sec. 66-6. of this Chapter;
(6) To initiate, hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Town Commission to
approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for development permits to amend the
Official Zoning Map of this Code as provided in Sec. 66-6. of this Chapter;
(7) To initiate, hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Town Commission to
approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for development permits for
Developments of Regional Impact as provided in Sec. 380.06, Fla. Stat., or which are subject
to review for extra -jurisdictional impacts under the provisions of the Intergovernmental
Coordination Element of the adopted Comprehensive Plan;
(8) To hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Town Commission to approve,
approve with conditions, or deny applications for development permits for Development
Agreements as provided by Secs. 163.220 et. seq., Fla. Stat.;
(9) To hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Town Commission to approve,
approve with conditions, or deny applications for development permits for Subdivisions as
provided in Chapter 62 of this Code;
(10) To hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Board of Adjustment to approve,
approve with conditions, or deny applications for development permits for Variances as
provided in Article V.2. of this Chapter;
(11) To hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Board of Adjustment to approve,
approve with conditions, or deny applications for development permits for Special Exceptions
as provided in Article V.3. of this Chapter;
(12) To hear, review, consider and make recommendations to the Board of Adjustment to approve,
approve with conditions, or deny applications for development permits for Level 3
Architectural/ Site Plans as provided in Article V.1. of this Chapter;
(13) To hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for
development permits for Level 2 Architectural/Site Plans as provided in Article V.1. of this
Chapter;
(14) To hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for
development permits for Land Clearing as provided in Sec. 58-136. et. seq. of this Code;
(15) To hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for
development permits for Landscape Disturbance Permits as provided in Secs. 66-321. et. seq.
of this Code;
(16) To hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for
development permits for Signs as provided in Secs. 66-446 et. seq. of this Code;
(17) To hear, review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny all other applications
for development permits which are otherwise assigned by this Code to other review
authorities, other than the Town Commission or Board of Adjustment, for final action but
which are an integral part of and are submitted and processed simultaneously with
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applications for development permits which require final action by the Architectural Review
and Planning Board; and
(18) To perform any other functions, duties, and responsibilities assigned to it by this Code or the
Town Commission.
Sec. 66-62. Board membership.
(a) Qualifications. Members of the Architectural Review and Planning Board shall be qualified
electors of the Town of Gulf Stream. Although no specific experience requirements shall be necessary
as a pre -requisite to appointment, consideration shall be given to applicants who have experience in
planning, law, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, natural resource management, and
related fields.
(b) Appointment. The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall consist of five (5) members
and two (2) alternate members appointed by the Town Commission. All members shall serve a three
(3) year term.
(c) Terms of office.
(1) The term of office for each member shall be three (3) years. All qualifying members
serving on the Architectural Review and Planning Board on the effective date of this
Article may, at the discretion of the Town Commission, complete their terms according
to their appointment.
(2) When a member is appointed to fill out the term of a departing member, that person's
term will end at the time the departing member's term would have ended.
(3) A member may be reappointed for an additional three (3) year term; however, no member
shall serve for more than three (3) consecutive terms. This term limit shall also apply to
alternate members. However, alternate members who are appointed to fill a full member
position may serve up to three (3) terms as a full member regardless of the number of
terms served as an alternate.
(d) Removal from office.
(1) Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Commission and may be removed by the
Town Commission without cause at any time.
(2) In the event that any member is no longer a qualified elector, or is convicted of a felony,
or an offense involving moral turpitude in office, the Town Commission shall terminate
the appointment of such person as a member.
(3) If any member of the Architectural Review and Planning Board fails to attend three (3)
consecutive regular Architectural Review and Planning Board meetings without an
excused absence, or four (4) or more meetings within any twelve (12) month period with
or without an excused absence, the Town Commission shall terminate the appointment of
such person as a member. Participation for less than three-fourths (3/4) of a meeting shall
constitute lack of attendance. A member who has been removed under this provision may
be reinstated by the Town Commission. These provisions shall apply to alternate members
only for those meetings for which they have been asked to serve.
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(4) Excused absence constitutes absence due to illness, absence from Palm Beach County, or
personal hardship, if approved by a majority vote of the Architectural Review and
Planning Board. Excused absence shall be entered into the minutes of the meeting.
(5) Members removed from office shall be terminated immediately and not continue to serve
until a new appointment is made by the Town Commission.
(e) Vacancy.
(1) When a member resigns or is removed, an alternate member shall vote in the resigned or
removed member's absence until a permanent member is appointed.
(2) The Town Commission shall fill a vacancy within sixty (60) days after it occurs.
(f) Conflict of Interest.
(1) General. No member shall have any interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, or
engage in any business transaction or professional activities, or incur any obligation of any
nature which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of duties as a member of
the Architectural Review and Planning Board.
(2) Implementation. To implement this policy and strengthen the faith and confidence of the
citizens of Gulf Stream, members of the Architectural Review and Planning Board are
directed:
a. Not to accept any gift, favor or service that might reasonably tend to improperly
influence the discharge of official duties.
b. To make known by written and oral disclosure, on the record at an Architectural
Review and Planning Board meeting, any interest which the member has in any
pending matter before the Architectural Review and Planning Board, before any
deliberation on that matter.
c. To abstain from using membership on the Architectural Review and Planning Board
to secure special privileges or exemptions.
d. To refrain from engaging in any business or professional activity which might
reasonably be expected to require disclosure of confidential information acquired by
membership on the Architectural Review and Planning Board not available to
members of the general public, and refrain from using such information for personal
gain or benefit.
e. To refrain from accepting employment which might impair independent judgement
in the performance of responsibilities as a member of the Architectural Review and
Planning Board.
f. To refrain from accepting or receiving any additional compensation from any source
other than the Town of Gulf Stream for duties performed as a member of the
Architectural Review and Planning Board.
g. To refrain from transacting business in an official capacity as a member of the
Architectural Review and Planning Board with any business entity of which the
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member is an officer, director, agent or member, or in which the member owns a
controlling interest.
It. To refrain from participating in any matter in which the member has a personal
investment which will create a substantial conflict between private and public
interests.
(3) Violation voids vote. Willful violation of this subsection which affects a vote of the
Architectural Review and Planning Board shall render that action voidable by the Town
Commission.
Sec. 66.63. Officers; quorum; rules of procedure.
(a) Chairman and Vice Chairman. At the annual organizational meeting (to be held in April of
each year), the members of the Architectural Review and Planning Board shall select one (1) of their
members as Chairman and one (1) other member as Vice -Chairman. The Chairman shall be in charge
of all proceedings before the Architectural Review and Planning Board, shall decide all points of
order on procedure, and shall take such action as shall be necessary to preserve the order and integrity
of all proceeding before the Architectural Review and Planning Board. In the absence of the
Chairman, the Vice -Chairman shall act as Chairman and shall have all powers and duties of the
Chairman. In the absence of both the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the members present shall select
a Chairman pro -tem to act as Chairman who shall have all the powers of the Chairman. The
Chairman and Vice -Chairman shall serve terms of one (1) year.
(b) Alternates. Alternate members of the Architectural Review and Planning Board shall serve
when called upon by the chairman of the Board in the absence of any full member of the Board.
While serving, the alternate member shall have all of the powers, duties and authority of a full
member.
(c) Secretary. The Town Clerk shall serve as Secretary of the Architectural Review and Planning
Board. The Secretary shall keep minutes of all proceedings, which minutes shall be a summary of all
proceedings before the Architectural Review and Planning Board, which shall include the vote of all
members upon every question, and be attested to by the Secretary. The minutes shall be approved
by a majority of the Architectural Review and Planning Board members voting. In addition, the
Secretary shall maintain all records of the Architectural Review and Planning Board meetings,
hearings, proceedings, and the correspondence of the Architectural Review and Planning Board. The
records of the Architectural Review and Planning Board shall be stored with the Town Clerk's Office,
and shall be available for inspection by the public, upon reasonable request, during normal business
hours. The Town Clerk also shall be responsible for administering oaths and swearing in of witnesses
where required.
(d) Staff.
(1) The Planning and Building Department shall be the professional staff of the Architectural
Review and Planning Board. The Planning and Building Department shall be responsible
for preparing the agenda and providing a recommendation to the Architectural Review
and Planning Board on all matters brought before the Board where appropriate. However,
nothing herein shall preclude the Architectural Review and Planning Board from seeking
the expertise and advice of others.
(2) At its discretion, the Architectural Review and Planing Board may request the Town
Commission retain additional professionals such as architects, planners, landscape
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architects, engineers, etc., to advise the Architectural Review and Planning Board on any
matters placed before it.
(e) Town Attorney. The Town attorney shall provide counsel and interpretation on legal issues.
(f) Quorum and voting.
(1) The presence of a majority of members of the Architectural Review and Planning Board
shall constitute a quorum of the Architectural Review and Planning Board necessary to
transact business.
(2) When taking action on applications for development permits for which the Architectural
Review and Planning Board has been designed by this Article as the final review
authority, a three-fifths (3/5) majority vote or greater of the entire membership of the
Architectural Review and Planning Board shall be required to approve any motion. In the
event one (1) or more members of the Architectural Review and Planning Board has a
conflict of interest pursuant to Sec. 112.01 et. seq., Fla. Stat., regarding a specific
application for development permits, then a simple majority of the remaining eligible
members shall be required to approve any motion.
(3) In the event that the full voting membership of the Architectural Review and Planning
Board is not present to take final action on a particular application for development
permits for which the Architectural Review and Planning Board has been designated by
this Article as the final review authority, the applicant, upon his or her request, shall be
granted a continuance to a time certain at which time all voting members will be available
to meet and take action.
(4) When laking action on matters other than applications for development permits for which
the Architectural Review and Planning Board has been designed by this Article as the
final review authority, a simple majority of the members present shall be necessary to
approve any motion. In the event of a tie vote, the proposed motion shall be considered
to have failed.
(5) No member shall abstain from voting on any matter unless there is a conflict of interest
pursuant to Sec. 112.01 et. seq., Fla. Stat.
(g) Rules of procedure.
(1) All meetings shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order. The Architectural Review and
Planning Board may, by a majority vote of the entire membership, adopt additional rules
of procedure for the transaction of business, and shall keep a record of meetings,
resolutions, findings and determinations.
(2) For items that require the Architectural Review and Planning Board make a
recommendation to the Town Commission, Local Planning Agency or Board of
Adjustment, the Architectural Review and Planning Board shall make its recommendation
within sixty (60) days of the date the item is originally placed on the Architectural Review
and Planning Board agenda or within sixty (60) days of the close of the public hearing on
the item, whichever is later. Failure of the Architectural Review and Planning Board to
make a recommendation within this time period shall result in the item being sent to the
final review authority without a recommendation. Time periods during continuances
requested by an applicant shall be exempted from this requirement.
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Sec. 66-64. Meetings.
(a) General.
(1) General meetings of the Architectural Review and Planning Board shall be held at least
once a month, with the exception of the month of August, to dispense of matters properly
before the Architectural Review and Planning Board, provided there are pending items
or matters to be brought before the Board. In the event there are no pending items or
matters to be brought before the Board, the Chairman may cancel a scheduled meeting,
provided that written notice of cancellation is given to all members of the Architectural
Review and Planning Board and duly posted at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the
scheduled time of the meeting.
(2) Special meetings may be called by the Chairman or in writing by a majority of the
members of the Architectural Review and Planning Board. Twenty-four (24) hour written
notice shall be given to each Architectural Review and Planning Board member before any
meeting.
(3) The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall not meet in the month of August
without the consent of the Town Commission who shall first find that an emergency
situation exists that requires the Architectural Review and Planning Board meet in the
month of August. Emergency situations shall be those defined in Sec. 163.3187, Fla. Stat.
(b) Continuance. Agenda items postponed due to a lack of a quorum, or full voting membership
where required, shall be rescheduled for another Architectural Review and Planning Board meeting
to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of postponement.
(c) Meetings open to the public. All meetings and public hearings of the Architectural Review
and Planning Board shall be open to the public.
(d) Notice. In addition to other notice requirements provided for under this Code for certain items
to be considered by the Architectural Review and Planning Board, all meetings shall be set for a time
certain after twenty-four (24) hour notice is duly posted.
Sec. 66-65. Compensation.
The members of the Architectural Review and Planning Board shall receive no compensation for
their services. Travel reimbursement for members of the Architectural Review and Planning Board
are limited to expenses incurred only for travel outside of Palm Beach County necessary to fulfill the
responsibilities of membership on the Architectural Review and Planning Board. Travel
reimbursement shall be made only when sufficient funds are available and upon prior approval by
the Town Commission.
Secs. 66-66. -- 66-69. Reserved.
ARTICLE H.5. PLANNING AND BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 66-70. Establishment.
The Planning and Building Administrator shall be the head of the Planning and Building
Department and shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Town Manager.
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Sec. 66-71. Powers and duties.
The Planning and Building Administrator shall have the following powers and duties under the
provisions of this Code. Any or all of these duties may be delegated to others upon the approval of
the Town Manager.
(1) To administer the Planning and Building Department;
(2) To serve as staff for the Town Commission, Local Planning Agency, Board of Adjustment,
Architectural Review and Planning Board, and any other boards or committees appointed by
the Town Commission or Town Manager to investigate or review matters pertaining to the use
of land;
(3) To review and render interpretations to all provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and Future
Land Use Map as provided in Sec. 58-51, of this Code;
(4) To review and render interpretations to all provisions of this Code and Official Zoning Map
as provided in Sec. 66-180. of this Chapter;
(5) To undertake the current and long range comprehensive planning responsibilities of the Town
under Sec. 163.3161 et. seq., Fla. Stat.;
(6) To review the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Sec. 163.3191, Fla. Stat.;
(7) To recommend annually any Comprehensive Plan or Future Land Use Map amendments;
(8) To recommend annually any necessary amendments to this Code or Official Zoning Map;
(9) To accept applications for, review and prepare staff reports recommending approval, approval
with conditions, or denial of applications for the following development permits as provided
in this Chapter: text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; amendments to the Future Land
Use Map; annexations or contractions of the municipal limits; amendments to the text of this
Code, amendments to the Official Zoning Map; Developments of Regional Impact or which
are subject to review for extra -jurisdictional impacts under the provisions of the
Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the adopted Comprehensive Plan; Development
Agreements; Subdivisions; Variances; Special Exceptions; Levels 2 and 3 Architectural/Site
Plan Review; Land Clearing Plans; Landscape Disturbance Permits; and Signs;
(10) To review and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for development
permits for Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan Review as provided in Article V.1 of this Code;
(11) To review and approve or deny applications for Concurrency determinations as provided in
Chapter 44 of this Code;
(12) To review and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for Occupational
Registrations for Home Occupations as provided in Article III of the Gulf Stream Design
Manual;
(13) To review and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for development
permits for Building Permits as provided in Secs. 42-26. et. seq. of this Code;
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(14) To review and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for development
permits for Certificates of Occupancy or Certificates of Completion as provided in Secs. 42-
26. et. seq. and Secs. 66-116. et. seq. of this Code;
(15) To monitor and assist in the enforcement of this Code as provided in Sec. 66-7. of this
Chapter; and
(16) To ensure compliance with conditions of a development permit or development order as
provided in Sec. 66-7, of this Chapter.
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RESERVED
EXHIBIT "B"
ARTICLE V.I. ARCHIMCITURAUSYM PLAN REVIEW - LEVELS 1, 2 & 3
Sec. 66-140. Purpose and intent.
This section sets forth procedures and standards for the appropriate review authorities to review
and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for Architectural/Site Plan Review. The
purpose of these provisions is to promote harmonious, functional relationships among the various
elements within any development such as the location of activities, vehicular and pedestrian
circulation systems, and visual form to insure physical, social, and economic compatibility with
neighboring developments and conditions, as well as with the community at large and to prevent
detrimental impacts to the natural environment on and off the site by providing for review and
evaluation of site and building plans for all developments of the types listed in this Article and
elsewhere in this Chapter. Although certain minimum standards are prescribed by specific provisions
of this Article and other sections of this Code, Architectural/Site Plan Review will permit maximum
flexibility in evaluating each plan on its merits and encourage variety and innovation within the intent
and purpose specified for each zoning district while insuring privacy and safety on all levels.
Sec. 66-141. Applicability.
For purposes of administering the requirements of this Article, development projects
are classified as follows:
(1) Projects requiring Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan Review
a. Minor accessory structures, with the exception of any detached, habitable structures;
b. Expansions of existing primary or accessory structures of up to 10% of the existing total
floor area on the property but not to exceed 300 square feet.
C. Demolitions of existing primary or accessory structures of up to 10% of the existing total
floor area on the property but not to exceed 300 square feet.
d. Changes in exterior wall, roofing, window or door materials which require a building
permit and which are significantly different in color, texture, or appearance than the
existing materials.
e. Changes in exterior wall, roofing, window or door colors which do not require a building
permit.
f. Increases or decreases in impervious surface areas or changes in impervious surface
materials.
g. Walls, fences and driveway gates.
(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
10% of the existing total floor area on the property, but not larger than 50%.
C. Demolitions of existing primary or accessory structures of greater than 300 square feet
or 10% of the existing total floor are:: on the property but not more than 50%.
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d. Projects which utilize design styles, elements or materials in a manner classified as
discouraged by the Gulf Stream Design Manual in the applicable zoning district.
C. Development proposals which otherwise would require a Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan
Review but which also require a Land Clearing Review.
f. Development proposals which otherwise would require a Level 1 Architectural/ Site Plan
Review but which also require a Landscape Disturbance Permit.
g. Development proposals which otherwise would require a Level 1 Architectural/ Site Plan
Review but which also require a Sign Review.
h. Development proposals which otherwise would require a Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan
Review but which, in the opinion of the Planning and Building Administrator, warrant
a Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan Review due to the development's potential impacts.
(3) Projects requiring Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review
a. New primary structures.
b. Expansions of existing primary or accessory structures of greater than 50% of the existing
total floor area on the property.
C. Demolitions of existing primary or accessory structures of greater than 50% of the
existing total floor area on the property.
d. Development proposals which require a Variance.
e. Development proposals which require a Special Exception.
f. Development proposals which are the subject of a Development Agreement.
g. Development proposals which require a Subdivision.
h. Development proposals which require an amendment to the Official Zoning Map.
Development proposals which require an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the
Comprehensive Plan.
j. Development proposals which are deemed Developments of Regional Impact pursuant to
Sec. 380.06, Fla. Stat., or which are subject to review for extra -jurisdictional impacts
under the provisions of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the adopted
Comprehensive Plan.
k. Development proposals which otherwise require a Level Architectural/Site Plan Review
but which in the opinion of the Architectural Review and Planning Board warrant a
Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review due to the project's potential impacts.
See. 66-142. Architectural/ Site Plan Review review authorities.
(a) Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan Review. The Planning and Building Administrator shall act
as the final review authority on all applications for Level 1 Architectural/ Site Plan Reviews pursuant
to the provisions of the section.
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(b) Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan Review. The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall
act as the final review authority on all applications for Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan Reviews
pursuant to the provisions of the section after receipt of a recommendation from the Planning and
Building Administrator.
(c) Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review. The Board of Adjustment shall act as the final review
authority on all applications for Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Reviews pursuant to the provisions
of the section after receipt of recommendations from the Planning and Building Administrator and
the Architectural Review and Planning Board.
Sec. 66-143. Action by final review authority.
(a) Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan Review. The Planning and Building Administrator shall hear,
review and consider each application for a Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan Review and take one of
the following actions:
(1) Grant the application in full.
(2) Deny the application in full.
(3) Grant the application in part.
(4) Grant a modification of the application in such form as the Planning and Building
Administrator deems proper and consistent with the applicable standards for
Architectural/Site Plan Review approval.
(5) Establish such conditions as the Planning and Building Administrator deems necessary
to ensure conformance with the applicable Architectural/Site Plan Review standards.
(6) Return the application to the applicant with specific instructions as to additional
information, evidence, or testimony desired in order to make a decision consistent with
the applicable Architectural/Site Plan Review standards.
(b) Level 2 and Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review.
(1) The applicable review authority shall hear, review and consider each application for a
Level 2 or Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review and shall recommend or take one of
the following actions:
(a) Grant the application in full.
(b) Deny the application in full.
(c) Grant the application in part.
(d) Grant a modification of the application in such form as the review authority deems
proper and consistent with the applicable standards for Architectural/Site Plan
Review approval.
(e) Establish such conditions as the review authority deems necessary to ensure
conformance with the applicable Architectural/Site Plan Review standards.
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(f) Return the application to a recommending review authority or applicant with
specific instructions as to additional information, evidence, or testimony desired in
order to make a decision consistent with the applicable Architectural/Site Plan
Review standards.
(g) Continue the consideration of the application to a time certain.
(2) The final review authority shall take final action an application within sixty (60) days of
the close of its public hearing on the application.
Sec. 66-144. Architectural/ Site Plan Review Standards.
(a) Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan Review. The Planning and Building Administrator shall employ
the following standards when reviewing an application for a Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan Review:
(1) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Building standards contained in
Chapter 42 of this Code.
(2) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Concurrency Management System
standards contained in Chapter 44 of this Code.
(3) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Flood Prevention and Protection
standards contained in Chapter 48 of this Code.
(4) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Marine Facilities, Structures and
Places standards contained in Chapter 52 of this Code.
(5) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Planning and Development
standards contained in Chapter 58 of this Code.
(6) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Subdivision standards contained
in Chapter 62 of this Code.
(7) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Zoning standards contained in
Chapter 66 of this Code, including the Gulf Stream Design Manual.
(8) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the goals, objectives, polices and
Future Land Use Map contained in the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
(b) Level 2 and Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review. The applicable recommending and final
review authorities shall employ the following standards when reviewing an application for a Level
2 or Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review:
(1) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Building standards contained in
Chapter 42 of this Code.
(2) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Concurrency Management System
standards contained in Chapter 44 of this Code.
(3) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Flood Prevention and Protection
standards contained in Chapter 48 of this Code.
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(4) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Marine Facilities, Structures and
Places standards contained in Chapter 52 of this Code.
(5) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Planning and Development
standards contained in Chapter 58 of this Code.
(6) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Subdivision standards contained
in Chapter 62 of this Code.
(7) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the Zoning standards contained in
Chapter 66 of this Code, including the Gulf Stream Design Manual.
(8) The proposed project and plans shall comply with the goals, objectives, polices and
Future Land Use Map contained in the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
(9) The arrangement and use of structures, mechanical equipment, patios, driveways,
walkways, on-site utilities, walls, fences, landscaping and other site plan elements and
improvement shall meet the following standards:
a. Harmonious and Efficient Organization. All elements of a plan shall be organized
harmoniously and efficiently in relation to topography, the size and type of the
property affected, the character of adjoining property, and the type and size of
buildings. The site shall be developed in a manner that will not impede the normal
and orderly development or improvement of surrounding property for uses
permitted in this Code.
Preservation of Natural Conditions. The landscape shall be preserved in its natural
state, to the degree practical, by minimizing tree and soil removal and by other
appropriate site planning techniques. Terrain and vegetation shall not be disturbed
in a manner likely to increase significantly either wind or water erosion within or
adjacent to a development site.
Screening and Buffering. Fences, walls, or vegetative screening shall be provided
where needed to protect residents and users from undesirable views, lighting, noise
or other adverse off-site effects and to protect residents and users of off-site
development from on-site adverse effects.
d. Exterior Lighting. Exterior lighting shall not interfere with the quiet enjoyment of
adjacent properties or the safety of public rights-of-way.
e. Access to Public Ways. All development sites shall have safe and convenient access
to public rights-of-way and/or other areas dedicated to common use. The location,
size, and numbers of access drives to a site will be arranged to minimize any
negative impacts on public and private ways and on adjacent private property.
Traffic improvements shall be provided where they will significantly improve safety
for vehicles and pedestrians.
f. Emergency Access. Structures and other site features shall be arranged to permit
access by emergency vehicles to all buildings.
(10) The character, design, architectural style, form, mass, scale, and the location and use of
exterior architectural elements, exterior materials, and exterior colors of proposed
structures and improvements shall meet the following standards:
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a. Consistency of Design and Materials. Proposed structures and improvements shall
utilize architectural forms, elements and materials which are typically associated and
consistent with the proposed architectural style.
b. Consistency with Other On -Site Structures. Proposed structures and improvements
shall be designed and utilize architectural forms, elements and materials in a manner
consistent with existing or proposed on-site structures.
C. Consistency with Surrounding Off -Site Structures. Proposed structures and
improvements shall be designed and utilize architectural forms, elements and
materials in a manner consistent with, but not identical to, existing or proposed off-
site structures in the surrounding area.
d. Consistency with Structures in the Zoning District. Proposed structures shall be
designed and utilize architectural forms, elements and materials in a manner
consistent with, but not identical to, existing or proposed structures in the same
zoning district.
e. Consistency with Structures in Gulf Stream. Proposed structures shall be designed
and utilize architectural forms, elements and materials in a manner consistent with,
but not identical to, existing or proposed structures found elsewhere in Gulf Stream.
f. Consistency with Gulf Stream Design Manual. Proposed structures and
improvements in single family zoning districts shall be designed and utilize
architectural forms, elements and materials in a manner consistent with the
standards contained in the Gulf Stream Design Manual.
(11) The following shall be considered when reviewing proposed demolition plans;
a. Date of demolition.
b. Proposed date of new construction.
C. The future use of new construction and its consistency with the criteria set forth
herein.
d. The landmark status, if any, of the structure proposed for demolition.
e. The conditions of the demolition relating to maintenance and landscaping of the site
during and after demolition.
(12) Proposed site, structural and improvement plans shall not adversely affect the health,
safety or welfare of on-site or off-site occupants and shall provide the following
protection:
a. Protection of Residential Privacy. The proposed plan shall provide reasonable
visual and auditory privacy for all dwelling units located within and adjacent to the
site. Fences, walls, barriers and vegetation shall be arranged to protect and enhance
the property and to enhance the privacy of on-site and neighboring occupants.
Protection of Property Values. All elements of the proposed plan shall be designed
and arranged to have a minimal negative impact on the property values of adjoining
property.
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C. Protection of Use and Enjoyment. All elements of the proposed plan shall be
designed and arranged to have a minimal negative impact on the use and enjoyment
of adjoining properties.
Sec. 66.145. Procedures for Submitting and Processing Applications.
(a) Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan Review. The Planning and Building Administrator shall
receive, review and process applications for Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan Review in accordance
with the following:
(1) Optional simultaneous processing with building permit application. At the option of the
option of the applicant, applications for Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan Review may be
processed as a part of and simultaneously with applications for building permits.
(2) Optional pre -application conference. At the option of the applicant, a pre -application
conference can be arranged with staff members of the Planning and Building Department
to review the proposed project, applicable codes and regulations, and application
procedures.
(3) Application dates. Applications for Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan review may be
submitted at any time during the regular business hours of the Planning and Building
Department.
(4) Application fees. The Town Commission shall establish fees for Level 1
Architectural/Site Plan Review.
(5) Application contents. Application content requirements shall, at a minimum, be the same
as those required to obtain a building permit. However, additional drawings, documents
and information may be required where necessary for the Planning and Building
Administrator to determine compliance with the applicable Architectural/Site Plan
Review standards.
(6) Application sufficiency. The Planning and Building Administrator shall have three (3)
working days to determine if an application is sufficient and includes data necessary to
evaluate the application. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Planning and
Building Administrator shall notify the applicant of the needed information and
materials.
(7) Withdrawal of application. Applications for Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan Review may
be withdrawn at any time without prejudice.
(8) Action by the Planning and Building Administrator. The Planning and Building
Administrator shall have five (5) working days from the date the application is deemed
sufficient to take action pursuant to Sec. 66-143. of this Article.
(9) Notice of action. The Planning and Building Administrator shall notify the applicant of
the final action taken on the application within one (1) working day of taking the action.
Such notification may be in writing or given orally.
(10) Effective period of approved applications. Approved applications for Level 1
Architectural/Site Plan Review shall be effective for a period of sixty (60) days from the
date of approval during which time a complete application for a building permit shall be
submitted. Failure to make application for a building permit within the prescribed time
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period or to obtain approval of a building permit application submitted within the
prescribed time period shall result in the automatic expiration of the Level 1
Architectural/Site Plan Review approval.
(11) Resubmittal of application. Applications that are withdrawn, denied, or expired may be
resubmitted at any time, provided that all such applications shall be reviewed for
compliance with all regulations prevailing at the time the application is resubmitted.
(12) Appeals. Any aggrieved or adversely affected person aggrieved by a decision of the
Planning and Building Administrator on an application for a Level 1 Architectural/Site
Plan Review may appeal the decision to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to the
requirements of Article V.4. of this Chapter, provided such appeal is submitted within
thirty (30) calendar days of the date of final action on the application by the Planning
and Building Administrator.
(b) Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan Review. The Planning and Building Administrator shall
receive, review and process applications for Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan Review in accordance
with the following:
(1) Mandatory simultaneous processing with related development permit applications. In
those instances where a project requires approval of a Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan
Review in addition to approval of other development permits, the application for Level
2 Architectural/Site Plan Review shall be processed simultaneously with the applications
for the other required development permits. In the event the application procedures and
requirements of this section conflict with those required for other development permits
processed simultaneously, the more stringent provisions shall prevail.
(2) Mandatory pre -application conference. At least fifteen (15) days prior to submitting an
application, the applicant shall arrange for and attend a pre -application conference with
staff members of the Planning and Building Department to review the proposed project,
applicable codes and regulations, and application procedures.
(3) Application deadlines. The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall approve a
schedule of application deadlines provided, however, that applications shall be submitted
at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing,
but not more than sixty (60) days prior to the hearing.
a. No August meeting. In accordance with Sec. 66-64. of this Code, the Architectural
Review and Planning Board shall not meet in the month of August. Accordingly,
any time period specified herein that would require the Architectural Review and
Planning Board to meet or take action in the month of August is hereby extended
by thirty (30) days.
(4) Application fees. The Town Commission shall establish fees for Level 2
Architectural/Site Plan Review.
(5) Application contents. Application forms and a list or requirements shall be prepared by
the Planning and Building Administrator and approved by the Architectural Review and
Planning Board provided, however, that any such forms and lists in use as of the date of
adoption of this Article shall be approved for use until such time as they are changed
pursuant to this section.
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(6) Application sufficiency. The Planning and Building Administrator shall have ten (10)
working days to determine if an application is sufficient and includes data necessary to
evaluate the application. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Planning and
Building Administrator shall notify the applicant of the needed information and
materials.
(7) Withdrawal of application. An applicant shall have the right to withdraw an application
at any time prior to the final action on the application by the Architectural Review and
Planning Board. Requests for withdrawal received by the Planning and Building
Administrator five (5) working days prior to the hearing shall automatically be granted
without prejudice. Applicants shall not be entitled to a refund of any fees. Thereafter,
the Architectural Review and Planning Board may accept the withdrawal without
prejudice or with prejudice. With prejudice bars the filing of a successive application
which is not materially different for one (1) calendar year.
(8) Written report by the Planning and Building Administrator. The Planning and Building
Administrator shall provide a written recommendation to the Architectural Review and
Planning Board and the findings upon which the recommendation is based, prior to the
hearing at which the application is to be considered. Failure of the Planning and
Building Administrator to provide such a recommendation shall result in a
recommendation of approval without conditions.
(9) Public hearing. The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall hold at least one (1)
public hearing on a weekday, on an application for a Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan
Review.
(10) Notice. Notice of the public hearing shall be given pursuant to the following:
a. Content: A written (text only) notice shall be prepared for each application which
shall include, in no particular order, the following:
1. A general description of the proposed project
2. The street address of the proposed project.
3. The owner of record of the project site.
4. The agent of record, if different from owner.
5. The type(s) of approval required to permit the project.
6. The date, time and place the proposed project will be considered, the actions
to be taken and the review authorities taking the actions.
7. The date, time and place that interested persons may appear and be heard
concerning the proposed project.
8. The times and place where complete project plans may be inspected.
9. A disclaimer advising that should any interested party seek to appeal the
decision of one or more review authority with respect to a proposed project,
that such party may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made.
b. Combined Notice: Notices for additional applications for development permits
which are processed simultaneously with the application for Level 2
Architectural/Site Plan Review may be combined into a single notice.
C. Preparation: The Town Clerk shall prepare, sign, date, mail, and post the required
notice in accordance with this section.
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d. Mailing & Posting: Required notice shall be mailed via first class mail to all
recipients defined herein at least ten (10) days previous to the date of the first
hearing at which the proposed project is to be considered. Notice also shall be
posted in a conspicuous location at the Town Hall.
C. Recipients: All private property owners of record within twenty-five (25) feet of
a proposed project site shall be sent notice as prescribed in this policy. Public
rights-of-way, easements, waterways, and railroads within twenty-five (25) feet of
a proposed project site shall be disregarded and shall not be counted in the twenty-
five (25) foot measurement. In the event that a condominium or cooperative
association development, as defined by laws of the state of Florida, exists within
twenty-five (25) feet of a proposed project site, notification to the association board
shall be permissible in lieu of notifying individual members of the association.
Property owners of record shall be those recorded in the latest official tax rolls in
the Palm Beach County Courthouse or the latest tax roll available at the Town Hall.
Properties outside the town limits of the Town of Gulf Stream shall not require
notification.
(11) Action by the Architectural Review and Planning Board. The Architectural Review
Planning Board shall have sixty (60) days from the close of its public hearing on the
application to take action pursuant to Sec. 66-143. of this Article. Time periods during
a continuance requested by the applicant shall be exempted from this requirement.
(12) Notice of action. The Town Clerk shall notify the applicant in writing of the final action
taken on the application within ten (10) working days of the final action.
(13) Effective period of approved applications. Approved applications for Level 2
Architectural/Site Plan Review shall be effective for a period of one (1) calendar year
from the date of approval during which time a complete application for a building permit
shall be submitted. Failure to make application for a building permit within the
prescribed time period or to obtain approval of a building permit application submitted
within the prescribed time period shall result in the automatic expiration of the Level 2
Architectural/Site Plan Review approval.
(14) Extension. An extension of the effective period of an approved application of up to one
(1) additional calendar year may be granted by the Architectural Review and Planning
Board provided the applicant can show sufficient cause as to why a building permit
application cannot be submitted or approved in a timely manner and a finding that
development regulations applicable to the project have not or are not proposed to be
materially changed so as to render the project inconsistent with the regulations prevailing
at the time the extension would expire.
(15) Resubmittal of application. Applications that are withdrawn with prejudice or denied
may not be resubmitted fora period of one (1) calendar year from the date of withdrawal
or denial.
(16) Appeals. Any aggrieved or adversely affected person aggrieved by a decision of the
Architectural Review and Planning Board on an application for a Level 2
Architectural/Site Plan Review may appeal the decision to the Board of Adjustment
pursuant to the requirements of Article V.4. of this Chapter, provided such appeal is
submitted within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of final action on the application
by the Architectural Review and Planning Board.
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(c) Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review. The Planning and Building Administrator shall
receive, review and process applications for Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review in accordance
with the following:
(1) Mandatory simultaneous processing with related development permit applications. In
those instances where a project requires approval of a Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan
Review in addition to approval of other development permits, the application for Level
3 Architectural/Site Plan Review shall be processed simultaneously with the applications
for the other required development permits. In the event the application procedures and
requirements of this section conflict with those required for other development permits
processed simultaneously, the more stringent provisions shall prevail.
(2) Mandatory pre -application conference. At least fifteen (15) days prior to submitting an
application, the applicant shall arrange for and attend a pre -application conference with
staff members of the Planning and Building Department to review the proposed project,
applicable codes and regulations, and application procedures.
(3) Application deadlines. The Town Commission shall approve a schedule of application
deadlines provided, however, that applications shall be submitted at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing, but not more than
sixty (60) days prior to the Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing.
a. No August meeting. In accordance with Sec. 66-64. of this Code, the Architectural
Review and Planning Board shall not meet in the month of August. Accordingly,
any time period specified herein that would require the Architectural Review and
Planning Board to meet or take action in the month of August is hereby extended
by thirty (30) days.
(4) Application fees. The Town Commission shall establish fees for Level 3
Architectural/Site Plan Review.
(5) Application contents. Application forms and a list or requirements shall be prepared by
the Planning and Building Administrator and approved by the Architectural Review and
Planning Board provided, however, that any such forms and lists in use as of the date of
adoption of this Article shall be approved for use until such time as they are changed
pursuant to this section.
(6) Application sufficiency. The Planning and Building Administrator shall have ten (10)
working days to determine if an application is sufficient and includes data necessary to
evaluate the application. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Planning and
Building Administrator shall notify the applicant of the needed information and
materials.
(7) Withdrawal of application. An applicant shall have the right to withdraw an application
at any time prior to the final action on the application by the Board of Adjustment.
Requests for withdrawal received by the Planning and Building Administrator five (5)
working days prior to the Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing shall
automatically be granted without prejudice. Applicants shall not be entitled to a refund
of any fees. Thereafter, the Architectural Review and Planning Board or Board of
Adjustment may accept the withdrawal without prejudice or with prejudice. With
prejudice bars the filing of a successive application which is not materially different for
one (1) calendar year.
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(8) Written report by the Planning and Building Administrator. The Planning and Building
Administrator shall provide a written recommendation to the Architectural Review and
Planning Board and the findings upon which the recommendation is based, prior to the
Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing at which the application is to be
considered. Failure of the Planning and Building Administrator to provide such a
recommendation shall result in a recommendation of approval without conditions.
(9) Public hearings. The Architectural Review and Planning Board and Board of Adjustment
shall each hold at least one (1) public hearing on a weekday, on an application for a Level
3 Architectural/ Site Plan Review.
(10) Notice. Notice of the public hearings shall be given pursuant to the following:
a. Content: A written (text only) notice shall be prepared for each application which
shall include, in no particular order, the following:
1. A general description of the proposed project
2. The street address of the proposed project.
3. The owner of record of the project site.
4. The agent of record, if different from owner.
5. The type(s) of approval required to permit the project.
6. The date, time and place the proposed project will be considered, the actions
to be taken and the review authorities taking the actions.
7. The date, time and place that interested persons may appear and be heard
concerning the proposed project.
8. The times and place where complete project plans may be inspected.
9. A disclaimer advising that should any interested party seek to appeal the
decision of one or more review authority with respect to a proposed project,
that such party may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made.
b. Combined Notice: Notices for additional applications for development permits
which are processed simultaneously with the application for Level 3
Architectural/Site Plan Review may be combined into a single notice.
C. Preparation: The Town Clerk shall prepare, sign, date, mail, and post the required
notice in accordance with this section.
d. Mailing & Posting: Required notice shall be mailed via first class mail to all
recipients defined herein at least ten (10) days previous to the date of the
Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing at which the proposed project is
to be considered. Notice also shall be posted in a conspicuous location at the Town
Hall.
e. Recipients: All private property owners of record within twenty-five (25) feet of
a proposed project site shall be sent notice as prescribed in this policy. Public
rights-of-way, easements, waterways, and railroads within twenty-five (25) feet of
a proposed project site shall be disregarded and shall not be counted in the twenty-
five (25) foot measurement. In the event that a condominium or cooperative
association development, as defined by laws of the state of Florida, exists within
twenty- five (25) feet of a proposed project site, notification to the association board
shall be permissible in lieu of notifying individual members of the association.
Property owners of record shall be those recorded in the latest official tax rolls in
the Palm Beach County Courthouse or the latest tax roll available at the Town Hall.
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Properties outside the town limits of the Town of Gulf Stream shall not require
notification.
(11) Action by the Architectural Review and Planning Board. The Architectural Review
Planning Board shall have sixty (60) days from the close of its public hearing on the
application to take make a recommendation to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to Sec.
66-143. of this Article. Time periods during a continuance requested by the applicant
shall be exempted from this requirement.
(12) Action by the Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment shall have sixty (60) days
from the close of its public hearing on the application to take action pursuant to Sec. 66-
143. of this Article. Time periods during a continuance requested by the applicant shall
be exempted from this requirement.
(13) Notice of action. The Town Clerk shall notify the applicant in writing of the final action
taken on the application within ten (10) working days of the final action.
(14) Effective period of approved applications. Approved applications for Level 3
Architectural/Site Plan Review shall be effective for a period of one (1) calendar year
from the date of approval during which time a complete application for a building permit
shall be submitted. Failure to make application for a building permit within the
prescribed time period or to obtain approval of a building permit application submitted
within the prescribed time period shall result in the automatic expiration of the Level 3
Architectural/Site Plan Review approval.
(15) Extension. An extension of the effective period of an approved application of up to one
(1) additional calendar year may be granted by the Board of Adjustment provided the
applicant can show sufficient cause as to why a building permit application cannot be
submitted or approved in a timely manner and a finding that development regulations
applicable to the project have not or are not proposed to be materially changed so as to
render the project inconsistent with the regulations prevailing at the time the extension
would expire.
(16) Resubmittal of application. Applications that are withdrawn with prejudice or denied
may not be resubmitted for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date of the
withdrawal or denial.
(17) Appeals. Any aggrieved or adversely affected person aggrieved by a decision of the
Board of Adjustment on an application for a Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review may
apply for judicial relief by filing a Petition for Writ of Certiorari in the Circuit Court of
the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, within thirty (30)
calendar days of the date of the final action.
Sec. 66-146. Violation of condition of approval.
A violation of any condition of approval granted pursuant to this section shall be considered a
violation of this Code and shall be rectified prior to any public hearing or meeting on the issuance
of any subsequent development order or permit. Unless otherwise specified in the final approval, an
approved use must comply with all conditions prior to implementing the approval.
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Sec. 66-147. Misrepresentation.
If there is evidence that an application for an Architectural/Site Plan Review was considered
wherein there was misrepresentation, fraud, deceit, or a deliberate error of omission, the Town shall
initiate a rehearing to reconsider the application. The Town shall re -approve, approve with new
conditions, or deny the application at the rehearing based on the standards in this Article. If evidence
of misrepresentation or neglect is discovered during the application review and approval process, the
application shall be decertified and remanded to sufficiency review.
Sec. 66-148. Revisions to approved plans.
Applications for revisions to plans approved pursuant to this Article shall be processed and
reviewed in accordance with the magnitude of the revision. The revision application shall be
processed and reviewed in the same manner as if the revision were a separate project except in those
instances where the revision materially alters the approved plans or is inconsistent with a specific
condition of approval. In these instances, the revision application shall be processed and reviewed
in the same manner as was used to process and review the original application.
ARTICLE V.2. VARIANCES
Sec. 66-150. Purpose and intent.
This section sets forth procedures and standards for the appropriate review authorities to review
and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for Variances. Variances are deviations
from the terms of the Code that would not be contrary to the public interest when owing to special
circumstances or conditions, or when the literal enforcement of the provisions of this Code would
result in undue and unnecessary hardship.
Sec. 66.151. Applicability.
Pursuant to the provisions of this Article, Variances may be granted to any land development
regulation contained in this Code provided that the regulation pertains only to the location or physical
attributes of a structure or improvement. In no case shall a Variance be granted which is counter to
any stated purpose or intent of this Code or which would permit something that is expressly
prohibited.
Sec. 66-152. Variance review authorities.
The Board of Adjustment shall act as the final review authority on all applications for Variances
pursuant to the provisions of the section after receipt of recommendations from the Planning and
Building Administrator and the Architectural Review and Planning Board.
Sec. 66-153. Action by review authorities.
(a) The review authorities shall hear, review and consider each application for a Variance and
recommend or take one of the following actions:
(1) Grant the application in full.
(2) Deny the application in full.
(3) Grant the application in part.
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(4) Grant a modification of the application in such form as the review authority deems proper
and consistent with the Variance standards.
(5) Establish such conditions as the review authority deems necessary to ensure conformance
with the Variance standards.
(6) Return the application to a recommending review authority or applicant with specific
instructions as to additional information, evidence, or testimony desired in order to make
a decision consistent with the Variance standards.
(7) Continue the consideration of the application to a time certain.
(b) The Board of Adjustment shall take final action an application within sixty (60) days of the
close of its public hearing on the application.
Sec. 66-154. Variance Standards.
When recommending or taking final action on applications for Variances, the review authority must
find that:
(1) Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or
building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in
the same zoning district.
(2) The special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant.
(3) Granting the Variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that
is denied by this Code to other lands, buildings, or structures in the same zoning district.
(4) Literal interpretation of the provisions of this Code would deprive the applicant of rights
commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district under the terms of this
Code and would work unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant.
(5) The Variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use
of the land, building or structure.
(6) Granting the Variance would not permit to be established or re-established any use
prohibited in that zoning district.
(7) Granting the Variance is consistent with the goats, objectives and policies and Future Land
Use Map of the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
(8) Granting the Variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of this Code
and that such Variance will not be injurious to the area involved or otherwise detrimental
to the public welfare.
Sec. 66-155. Procedures for Submitting and Processing Applications.
The Planning and Building Administrator shall receive, review and process applications for
Variances in accordance with the following:
(1) Mandatory simultaneous processing with related development permit applications. In those
instances where a project requires approval of a Variance in addition to approval of other
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development permits, the application for a Variance shall be processed simultaneously with
the applications for the other required development permits. In the event the application
procedures and requirements of this section conflict with those required for other
development permits processed simultaneously, the more stringent provisions shall prevail.
(2) Mandatory pre -application conference. At least fifteen (15) days prior to submitting an
application, the applicant shall arrange for and attend a pre -application conference with
staff members of the Planning and Building Department to review the proposed project,
applicable codes and regulations, and application procedures.
(3) Application deadlines. The Town Commission shall approve a schedule of application
deadlines provided, however, that applications shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days
prior to the Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing, but not more than sixty
(60) days prior to the hearing.
No August meeting. In accordance with Sec. 66-64. of this Code, the
Architectural Review and Planning Board shall not meet in the month of August.
Accordingly, any time period specified herein that would require the
Architectural Review and Planning Board to meet or take action in the month of
August is hereby extended by thirty (30) days.
(4) Application fees. The Town Commission shall establish fees for Variances.
(5) Application contents. Application forms and a list or requirements shall be prepared by
the Planning and Building Administrator and approved by the Town Commission
provided, however, that any such forms and lists in use as of the date of adoption of this
Article shall be approved for use until such time as they are changed pursuant to this
section.
(6) Application sufficiency. The Planning and Building Administrator shall have ten (10)
working days to determine if an application is sufficient and includes data necessary to
evaluate the application. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Planning and
Building Administrator shall notify the applicant of the needed information and materials.
(7) Withdrawal of application. An applicant shall have the right to withdraw an application
at any time prior to the final action on the application by the Board of Adjustment.
Requests for withdrawal received by the Planning and Building Administrator five (5)
working days prior to the Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing shall
automatically be granted without prejudice. Applicants shall not be entitled to a refund
of any fees. Thereafter, the Architectural Review and Planning Board or Board of
Adjustment may accept the withdrawal without prejudice or with prejudice. With
prejudice bars the filing of a successive application which is not materially different for
one (1) calendar year.
(8) Written report by the Planning and Building Administrator. The Planning and Building
Administrator shall provide a written recommendation to the Architectural Review and
Planning Board and the findings upon which the recommendation is based, prior to the
Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing at which the application is to be
considered. Failure of the Planning and Building Administrator to provide such a
recommendation shall result in a recommendation of approval without conditions.
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(9) Public hearings. The Architectural Review and Planning Board and Board of Adjustment
shall each hold at least one (1) public hearing on a weekday, on an application for a
Variance.
(10) Notice. Notice of the public hearings shall be given pursuant to the following:
a. Content: A written (text only) notice shall be prepared for each application which
shall include, in no particular order, the following:
1. A general description of the proposed project
2. The street address of the proposed project.
3. The owner of record of the project site.
4. The agent of record, if different from owner.
5. The type(s) of approval required to permit the project.
6. The date, time and place the proposed project will be considered, the
actions to be taken and the review authorities taking the actions.
7. The date, time and place that interested persons may appear and be heard
concerning the proposed project.
8. The times and place where complete project plans may be inspected.
9. A disclaimer advising that should any interested party seek to appeal the
decision of one or more review authority with respect to a proposed
project, that such party may need to insure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made.
b. Combined Notice: Notices for additional applications for development permits
which are processed simultaneously with the application for a Variance may be
combined into a single notice.
C. Preparation: The Town Clerk shall prepare, sign, date, mail, and post the required
notice in accordance with this section.
d. Posting: Notice shall be posted in a conspicuous location at the Town Hall at least
ten (10) days prior to the Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing at
which the application is to be considered. .
e. Publication. Notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation
within the community in accordance with the following:
1. At least ten (10) prior to the Architectural Review and Planning Board
hearing at which the application is to be considered.
2. Not less than fourteen (14) days and then again at least five (5) days prior
to the Board of Adjustment hearing at which the application will be
considered.
Mailing. All property owners of record within three hundred (300) feet of the
proposed project site shall be sent notice. Property owners of record shall be
those recorded in the latest official tax rolls in the Palm Beach County
Courthouse. Properties outside of the town limits of the Town of Gulf Stream
shall not require notification.
(11) Action by the Architectural Review and Planning Board. The Architectural Review
Planning Board shall have sixty (60) days from the close of its public hearing on the
application to take make a recommendation to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to Sec.
66-154. of this Article. Time periods during a continuance requested by the applicant
shall be exempted from this requirement.
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(12) Action by the Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment shall have sixty (60) days
from the close of its public hearing on the application to take action pursuant to Sec. 66-
154. of this Article. Time periods during a continuance requested by the applicant shall
be exempted from this requirement.
(13) Notice of action. The Town Clerk shall notify the applicant in writing of the final action
taken on the application within ten (10) working days of the final action.
(14) Effective period of approved applications. Approved applications for a Variance shall be
effective for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date of approval during which
time a complete application for a building permit shall be submitted. Failure to make
application for a building permit within the prescribed time period or to obtain approval
of a building permit application submitted within the prescribed time period shall result
in the automatic expiration of the Variance approval.
(15) Extension. An extension of the effective period of an approved application of up to one
(1) additional calendar year may be granted by the Board of Adjustment provided the
applicant can show sufficient cause as to why a building permit application cannot be
submitted or approved in a timely manner and a finding that development regulations
applicable to the project have not or are not proposed to be materially changed so as to
render the project inconsistent with the regulations prevailing at the time the extension
would expire.
(16) Resubmittal of application. Applications that are withdrawn with prejudice or denied may
not be resubmitted for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date of withdrawal or
denial.
(17) Appeals. Any aggrieved or adversely affected person aggrieved by a decision of the Board
of Adjustment on an application for a Variance may apply for judicial relief by filing a
Petition for Writ of Certiorari in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and
for Palm Beach County, Florida, within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the final
action.
See. 66-156. Violation of condition of approval.
A violation of any condition of approval granted pursuant to this section shall be considered a
violation of this Code and shall be rectified prior to any public hearing or meeting on the issuance
of any subsequent development order or permit. Unless otherwise specified in the final approval, an
approved use must comply with all conditions prior to implementing the approval.
Sec. 66-157. Misrepresentation.
If there is evidence that an application for a Variance was considered wherein there was
misrepresentation, fraud, deceit, or a deliberate error of omission, the Town shall initiate a rehearing
to reconsider the application. The Town shall re -approve, approve with new conditions, or deny the
application at the rehearing based on the standards in this Article. If evidence of misrepresentation
or neglect is discovered during the application review and approval process, the application shall be
decertified and remanded to sufficiency review.
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ARTICLE V.3. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 66-160. Purpose and intent.
This section sets forth procedures and standards for the appropriate review authorities to review
and approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for Special Exceptions. Special
Exceptions are those uses or structures that generally are compatible with other uses or structures
permitted in a district, but that require individual review of their location, design, configuration and
intensity and density of use, structures, and may require the imposition of conditions pertinent thereto
in order to ensure the appropriateness and compatibility of the use or structure at a particular
location.
Sec. 66-161. Applicability.
Pursuant to the provisions of this Article, Special Exceptions may be granted where specifically
referenced in the district standards contained in Article VI of this Chapter.
Sec. 66-162. Special Exception review authorities.
The Board of Adjustment shall act as the final review authority on all applications for Special
Exceptions pursuant to the provisions of the section after receipt of recommendations from the
Planning and Building Administrator and the Architectural Review and Planning Board.
Sec. 66-163. Action by review authorities.
(a) The review authorities shall hear, review and consider each application for a Special Exception
and recommend or take one of the following actions:
(1) Grant the application in full.
(2) Deny the application in full.
(3) Grant the application in part.
(4) Grant a modification of the application in such form as the review authority deems proper
and consistent with the applicable Special Exception standards.
(5) Establish such conditions as the review authority deems necessary to ensure conformance
with the applicable Special Exception standards.
(6) Return the application to a recommending review authority or applicant with specific
instructions as to additional information, evidence, or testimony desired in order to make
a decision consistent with the applicable Special Exception standards.
(7) Continue the consideration of the application to a time certain.
(b) The Board of Adjustment shall take final action an application within sixty (60) days of the
close of its public hearing on the application.
Sec. 66-164. Special Exception standards.
When recommending or taking final action on applications for Special Exceptions, the review
authority must find that:
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(1) The proposed use or structure is a permitted Special Exception use or structure within that
zoning district.
(2) The proposed use or structure is so designed, located and proposed to be operated so that
the public health, safety, welfare and morals will be protected.
(3) The proposed use or structure will not cause substantial injury to the value of other
property in the neighborhood where it is to be located.
(4) The proposed use or structure will be compatible with adjoining development and the
character of the district where it is to be located.
(5) Adequate landscaping and screening is provided as required herein.
(6) Adequate off-street parking and loading space is provided and ingress and egress is so
designed as to cause minimal interference with traffic on abutting streets.
(7) The use or structure conforms with all applicable Special Exception Specific Standards for
Review as contained in Article VI of this Chapter.
(8) The use or structure conforms with all applicable regulations governing the district
wherein it is located and that approval of a Variance is not required.
(9) The use or structure is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies and Future Land
Use Map of the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Sec. 66.165. Procedures for Submitting and Processing Applications.
The Planning and Building Administrator shall receive, review and process applications for Special
Exceptions in accordance with the following:
(1) Mandatory simultaneous processing with related development permit applications. In those
instances where a project requires approval of a Special Exception in addition to approval
of other development permits, the application for a Special Exception shall be processed
simultaneously with the applications for the other required development permits. In the
event the application procedures and requirements of this section conflict with those
required for other development permits processed simultaneously, the more stringent
provisions shall prevail.
(2) Mandatory pre -application conference. Al least fifteen (15) days prior to submitting an
application, the applicant shall arrange for and attend a pre -application conference with
staff members of the Planning and Building Department to review the proposed project,
applicable codes and regulations, and application procedures.
(3) Application deadlines. The Town Commission shall approve a schedule of application
deadlines provided, however, that applications shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days
prior to the Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing, but not more than sixty
(60) days prior to the hearing.
a. No August meeting. In accordance with Sec. 66-64. of this Code, the
Architectural Review and Planning Board shall not meet in the month of August.
Accordingly, any time period specified herein that would require the
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Architectural Review and Planning Board to meet or take action in the month of
August is hereby extended by thirty (30) days.
(4) Application fees. The Town Commission shall establish fees for Special Exceptions.
(5) Application contents. Application forms and a list or requirements shall be prepared by
the Planning and Building Administrator and approved by the Town Commission
provided, however, that any such forms and lists in use as of the date of adoption of this
Article shall be approved for use until such time as they are changed pursuant to this
section.
(6) Application sufficiency. The Planning and Building Administrator shall have ten (10)
working days to determine if an application is sufficient and includes data necessary to
evaluate the application. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Planning and
Building Administrator shall notify the applicant of the needed information and materials.
(7) Withdrawal of application. An applicant shall have the right to withdraw an application
at any time prior to the final action on the application by the Board of Adjustment.
Requests for withdrawal received by the Planning and Building Administrator five (5)
working days prior to the Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing shall
automatically be granted without prejudice. Applicants shall not be entitled to a refund
of any fees. Thereafter, the Architectural Review and Planning Board or Board of
Adjustment may accept the withdrawal without prejudice or with prejudice. With
prejudice bars the filing of a successive application which is not materially different for
one (1) calendar year.
(8) Written report by the Planning and Building Administrator. The Planning and Building
Administrator shall provide a written recommendation to the Architectural Review and
Planning Board and the findings upon which the recommendation is based, prior to the
Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing at which the application is to be
considered. Failure of the Planning and Building Administrator to provide such a
recommendation shall result in a recommendation of approval without conditions.
(9) Public hearings. The Architectural Review and Planning Board and Board of Adjustment
shall each hold at least one (1) public hearing on a weekday, on an application for a Special
Exception.
(10) Notice. Notice of the public hearings shall be given pursuant to the following:
a. Content: A written (text only) notice shall be prepared for each application which
shall include, in no particular order, the following:
1. A general description of the proposed project
2. The street address of the proposed project.
3. The owner of record of the project site.
4. The agent of record, if different from owner.
5. The type(s) of approval required to permit the project.
6. The date, time and place the proposed project will be considered, the
actions to be taken and the review authorities taking the actions.
7. The date, time and place that interested persons may appear and be heard
concerning the proposed project.
8. The times and place where complete project plans may be inspected.
9. A disclaimer advising that should any interested party seek to appeal the
decision of one or more review authority with respect to a proposed
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project, that such party may need to insure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made.
b. Combined Notice: Notices for additional applications for development permits
which are processed simultaneously with the application for Special Exceptions
may be combined into a single notice.
C. Preparation: The Town Clerk shall prepare, sign, date, mail, and post the required
notice in accordance with this section.
d. Mailing & Posting: Required notice shall be mailed via first class mail to all
recipients defined herein at least ten (10) days previous to the date of the
Architectural Review and Planning Board hearing at which the application is to
be considered. Notice also shall be posted in a conspicuous location at the Town
Hall.
e. Recipients: All private property owners of record within twenty-five (25) feet
of a proposed project site shall be sent notice as prescribed herein. Public rights-
of-way, easements, waterways, and railroads within twenty-five (25) feet of a
proposed project site shall be disregarded and shall not be counted in the twenty-
five (25) foot measurement. In the event that a condominium or cooperative
association development, as defined by laws of the state of Florida, exists within
twenty-five (25) feet of a proposed project site, notification to the association
board shall be permissible in lieu of notifying individual members of the
association. Property owners of record shall be those recorded in the latest
official tax rolls in the Palm Beach County Courthouse or the latest tax roll
available at the Town Hall. Properties outside the town limits of the Town of
Gulf Stream shall not require notification.
(11) Action by the Architectural Review and Planning Board. The Architectural Review
Planning Board shall have sixty (60) days from the close of its public hearing on the
application to take make a recommendation to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to Sec.
66-163. of this Article. Time periods during a continuance requested by the applicant
shall be exempted from this requirement.
(12) Action by the Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment shall have sixty (60) days
from the close of its public hearing on the application to take action pursuant to Sec. 66-
163. of this Article. Time periods during a continuance requested by the applicant shall
be exempted from this requirement.
(13) Notice of action. The Town Clerk shall notify the applicant in writing of the final action
taken on the application within ten (10) working days of the final action.
(14) Effective period of approved applications. Approved applications for a Special Exception
shall be effective for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date of approval during
which time a complete application for a building permit shall be submitted. Failure to
make application for a building permit within the prescribed time period or to obtain
approval of a building permit application submitted within the prescribed time period shall
result in the automatic expiration of the Special Exception approval.
(15) Extension. An extension of the effective period of an approved application of up to one
(1) additional calendar year may be granted by the Board of Adjustment provided the
applicant can show sufficient cause as to why a building permit application cannot be
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submitted or approved in a timely manner and a finding that development regulations
applicable to the project have not or are not proposed to be materially changed so as to
render the project inconsistent with the regulations prevailing at the time the extension
would expire.
(16) Resubmittal of application. Applications that are withdrawn with prejudice or denied may
not be resubmitted for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date of withdrawal or
denial.
(17) Appeals. Any aggrieved or adversely affected person aggrieved by a decision of the Board
of Adjustment on an application for a Special Exception may apply for judicial relief by
filing a Petition for Writ of Certiorari in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the
final action.
Sec. 66-166. Violation of condition of approval.
A violation of any condition of approval granted pursuant to this section shall be considered a
violation of this Code and shall be rectified prior to any public hearing or meeting on the issuance
of any subsequent development order or permit. Unless otherwise specified in the final approval, an
approved use must comply with all conditions prior to implementing the approval.
Sec. 66-167. Misrepresentation.
If there is evidence that an application for a Special Exception was considered wherein there was
misrepresentation, fraud, deceit, or a deliberate error of omission, the Town shall initiate a rehearing
to reconsider the application. The Town shall re -approve, approve with new conditions, or deny the
application at the rehearing based on the standards in this Article. If evidence of misrepresentation
or neglect is discovered during the application review and approval process, the application shall be
decertified and remanded to sufficiency review.
ARTICLE VA. APPEALS
Sec. 66.169. Purpose and intent.
This section sets forth procedures for the appeal of final actions on applications for development
permits taken by the Planning and Building Administrator or Architectural Review and Planning
Board.
Sec. 66-170. Applicability.
Any aggrieved or adversely affected person aggrieved by a final action of the Planning and
Building Administrator or the Architectural Review and Planning Board with regard to any
application for development permits may appeal such action to the Board of Adjustment.
Sec. 66-171. Appeal review authority.
The Board of Adjustment shall act as the final review authority on all applications for Appeal
pursuant to the provisions of the section.
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Sec. 66-172. Action by review authority.
(a) The Board of Adjustment shall hear, review and consider each application for an Appeal and
take one of the following actions:
(1) Grant the application in full.
(2) Deny the application in full.
(3) Grant the application in part.
(4) Grant a modification of the application in such form as the Board of Adjustment deems
proper and consistent with the applicable development permit standards.
(5) Establish such conditions as the Board of Adjustment deems necessary to ensure
conformance with the applicable development permit standards.
(6) Return the application to the final review authority to reconsider the original application
with specific instructions to reconsider information, evidence, or testimony relative to the
original finding(s) and action.
(7) Continue the consideration of the application to a time certain.
(b) The Board of Adjustment shall take final action an application within sixty (60) days of the
close of its public hearing on the application.
Sec. 66-173. Appeal standards.
In order for the Appeal to be granted, the applicant shall show that:
(1) the final review authority acted in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of this Code
or other applicable local, state or federal law;
(2) made erroneous findings of fact based on the evidence and testimony placed before the
final review authority at a public hearing; or
(3) failed to fully consider mitigating measures or revisions offered by the applicant that
would have brought the proposed project into compliance with the applicable regulations.
Sec. 66-174. Procedures for Submitting and Processing Applications.
The Planning and Building Administrator shall receive and process applications for Appeals in
accordance with the following:
(1) Application deadlines. Applications for Appeal shall be submitted within thirty (30) days
of the date the subject final action was taken.
(2) Application fees. The Town Commission shall establish fees for Appeals.
(3) Application contents. Application forms and a list of requirements shall be prepared by
the Planning and Building Administrator and approved by the Town Commission
provided, however, that any such forms and lists in use as of the date of adoption of this
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Article shall be approved for use until such time as they are changed pursuant to this
section.
(4) Withdrawal of application. An applicant shall have the right to withdraw an application
at any time prior to final action on the application by the Board of Adjustment. Requests
for withdrawal received by the Planning and Building Administrator five (5) working days
prior to the Board of Adjustment hearing shall automatically be granted. Applicants shall
not be entitled to a refund of any fees. Thereafter, Board of Adjustment may accept the
withdrawal.
(5) Transmittal of record of proceedings. Prior to the Board of Adjustment hearing, the
Planning and Building Administrator shall transmit to the Board of Adjustment the entire
record of proceedings from the original review process.
(6) Public hearings. The Board of Adjustment shall each hold at least one (1) public hearing
on a weekday, on an application for an Appeal.
(7) Notice. Notice of the public hearings shall be given pursuant to the same notice
requirements as were used to process the original application.
(8) Action by the Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment shall have sixty (60) days
from the close of its public hearing on the application to take action pursuant to Sec. 66-
172. of this Article. Time periods during a continuance requested by the applicant shall
be exempted from this requirement.
(9) Notice of action. The Town Clerk shall notify the applicant in writing of the final action
taken on the application within ten (10) working days of the final action.
(10) Appeals. Any aggrieved or adversely affected person aggrieved by a decision of the Board
of Adjustment on an application for an Appeal may apply for judicial relief by filing a
Petition for Writ of Certiorari in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and
for Palm Beach County, Florida, within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the final
action.
Sec. 66-175. Misrepresentation.
If there is evidence that an application for an Appeal was considered wherein there was
misrepresentation, fraud, deceit, or a deliberate error of omission, the Town shall initiate a rehearing
to reconsider the application. The Town shall re -approve, approve with new conditions, or deny the
application at the rehearing based on the standards in this Article. If evidence of misrepresentation
or neglect is discovered during the application review and approval process, the application shall be
decertified and remanded to sufficiency review.
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RESERVED
EXHIBIT "C"
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Urban Design Studio would like to thank the many people that were instrumental in the preparation
and development of the GULF STREAM DESIGN MANUAL:
Commissioners
William F. Koch Jr., Mayor
Alan I. Armour, Vice Mayor
James E. Cross
Kathleen S. Wallace
A. Curtis True, M.D.
E. Scott Harrington, Town Manager
Rita L. Taylor, Town Clerk
Architectural Review & Planning Board
Joan Orthwein, Chairman
William Lynch, Vice Chairman
Donald McGraw Jr.
Samuel Ogren Jr.
Susanna Souder
Betsy Hvide, Alternate Member
R.W. Hopkins II, Alternate Member
Prepared by:
S um
West Palm Beach
Zoning Code Task Force
Howard E.N. Wilson, Chairman
Fred B. Devitt III, Vice Chairman
Alan I. Armour
Joan Orthwein
Sara Winston
Town Attorney
John Randolph
Research
Thomton M. Henry, author, Upon This Rock
Dottie Patterson, Delray Beach Historical
Society
Kara Stephan, University of Florida Historic
Research
Oliver -Glidden & Partners Architects &
Planners Inc.
Gulf Stream Design Manual
Town of Gulf Stream
Single Family Design Manual
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION
A. History Of Gulf Stream ........................................ I-1
B. Gulf Stream Character Overview ................................. I-2
C. The Need For This Manual ...................................... I-3
D. How To Use This Manual ....................................... I-4
H. SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICTS
A. Purpose Of "Districting" ...................................... II -1
B. Gulf Stream Single Family Zoning Districts ........................ II -2
III. USE REGULATIONS
A. Permitted Uses..............................................III-1
B. Accessory Uses .............................................. lII-1
C. Prohibited Uses .............................................III -2
D. Private Schools .............................................. III -2
E. Minor Accessory Structures .................................... III -3
F. Special Exception Structures .................................... III -4
1. Minor Accessory Structures on Vacant Lots ......................... 1II-4
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IV. SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
A. Effective Lot Area...........................................IV-1
B. Lot Size and Dimensional Requirements ........................... IV -2
C. Unity of Title ............................................... IV -2
D. Floor Area Ratios ........................................... IV -3
1. Sliding Scale FAR ........................................... IV -3
2. Neighborhood Context FAR .................................... IV -4
E. Special Exception Floor Area Ratio ............................... IV -6
1. Lots of Less Than 7,576 Square Feet .............................. IV -6
a. Maximum Floor Area ....................................... IV -6
b. Specific Standards for Review ................................. IV -6
2. Roof Projections ............................................ IV -6
a. Maximum Floor Area ....................................... IV -6
b. Specific Standards for Review ................................. IV -6
F. Floor Area Calculation ........................................ IV -7
G. Second Floor Area...........................................IV-7
H. Setbacks..................................................IV-8
1. Building Setbacks ........................................... IV -8
2. Special Setback Requirements ................................... IV -9
a. Driveways..............................................IV-9
b. Patios and Decks..........................................IV-9
c. Walls and Fences Adjacent to Streets ............................ IV -9
d. Walls and Fences Not Adjacent to Streets ........................ IV -9
e. Private Roads............................................IV-9
I. Special Exception Setbacks ..................................... IV -9
1. Mechanical Equipment on Lots Less Than 20,000 Square Feet ............ IV -9
a. Minimum Setback.........................................IV-9
b. Specific Standards for Review ................................. IV -9
2. Minor Accessory Fountains in Side Interior or Rear Interior Yards ........ IV -10
a. Minimum Setback ..... ............... .... ......... .......IV -10
b. Specific Standards for Review ................................ IV -10
3. Additions to Structures with Existing Non -Conforming Setbacks .......... IV -10
a. Minimum Setback ........................................ IV -10
b. Specific Standards for Review ................................ IV -10
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4. Principal and Minor Accessory Structures on Properties Adjoining a
Non -Single Family Zoning District ............................ IV -11
a. Minimum Setback ........................................ IV -11
b. Specific Standards for Review ................................ IV -11
5. Structures on Properties Less Than 13,000 Square Feet ................ IV -11
a. Minimum Setback ........................................ IV -11
b. Specific Standards for Review ................................ IV -12
6. Accessory Gate Houses in Beachfront District ....................... IV -12
a. Minimum Setback ........................................ IV -12
b. Specific Standards for Review ................................ IV -12
7. Minor Accessory Structures East of the Coastal Construction Control Line ... IV -12
a. Minimum Setback........................................IV-12
b. Specific Standards for Review ................................ IV -13
J. Building Height ............................................. IV -13
K. First Floor Elevation ........................................ IV -14
1. Undeveloped Non -Oceanfront Lots .............................. IV -14
2. Previously Developed Non -Oceanfront Lots ........................ IV -14
3. Lots Fronting the Atlantic Ocean ................................ IV -14
L. Seawall Height ............................................. IV- 14
M. Parking..................................................IV-15
1. Garage Requirement ......................................... IV -15
2. Additional Parking Requirement ................................ IV -15
N. Landscaped Open Space ...................................... IV- 15
O. Summary of Site Development Regulations ........................ IV -16
V. AREAWIDE STANDARDS
A. General Architectural Standards ................................. V-1
1. Architectural Style ........................................... V-2
2. Building Form .............................................. V-2
3. Roofs .................................................... V-4
4. Windows ................................................. V-5
5. Shutters .................................................. V-7
6. Entrances ................................................. V-8
7. Exterior Materials .......................................... V-10
8. Garages and Accessory Buildings ............................... V-11
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9. Color ................................................... V-12
a.
Principal Building ........................................
V-12
b.
Trim .................................................
V-14
c.
Accent ................................................
V-16
d.
Stain .................................................
V-16
B. General Landscape Standards .................................. V-17
1. Typical Native Plants ........................................ V-21
2. Other Plants Used in Gulf Stream ............................... V-22
VI. DISTRICT STANDARDS
A. Overview of District Standards .................................. VI -1
1. Architectural Style ........................................... VI -2
2. Roofs .................................................... VI -2
3. Building Height ............................................. VI -3
4. Walls .................................................... VI -4
5. Entrance Gates ............................................. VI -5
6. Fences ................................................... VI -5
7. Walls and Fences: Not Visible From Street ......................... VI -6
8. Driveways ................................................ VI -6
9. Front Yards ............................................... VI -7
VII. PREDOMINANT ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
A. Spanish—Mediterranean Revival Style Architectural Standards .......... VII -1
1. Building Form ............................................. VII -2
2. Roofs ................................................... VII -3
3. Windows ................................................ VII -6
4. Entrances ................................................ VII -7
5. Exterior Materials/Color...................................... VII -8
6. Garages and Accessory Buildings ............................... VII -9
B. Gulf Stream—Bermuda Style Architectural Standards ............... VII -10
1. Building Form ............................................ VII -10
2. Roofs .................................................. VII -11
3. Windows ............................................... VII -12
4. Shutters ................................................ VII -13
5. Entrances ............................................... VII -14
6. Exterior Materials/Color..................................... VII -15
7. Other Features ............................................ VII -16
8. Garages and Accessory Buildings .............................. VII -17
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VIII. SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
A. TV Antennas/Satellite Dishes ................................. VIII -1
B. Mechanical Equipment ...................................... VIII -1
C. Front Yard Accoutrements ................................... VIII -2
IX. APPENDICES
A. Glossary of Architectural Terms ............................... IX -A-1
B. Development Review Process .................................. IX -B-1
C. Historic Survey ........................................... IX -C-1
1. Historic Site Survey ........................................ IX -C-1
2. Spanish -Mediterranean Revival Style Architecture ................... IX -C-3
3. Bermuda Style Architecture .................................. IX -C-5
D. Results of 1994 Single Family Development Survey ................. IX -D-1
E. Color ................................................... IX -E-1
F. Bibliography .............................................. IX -F-1
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ARTICLE I
INTRODUCTION
A. HISTORY OF GULF STREAM
During the early 1920's, a group of prominent investors made arrangements and secured land for the
development of an exclusive golf course which was to be located south of Palm Beach in Lake
Worth. Within a year of its inception, the proposed location of the golf club was changed to the
present site at Gulf Stream. Donald Ross was retained to design the golf course and J.R. Brooks was
hired to build it. With the completion of the beautiful Spanish style club house, designed by the well
known architect Addison Mizner, the Gulf Stream Club opened for play in 1924.
As early as 1923, rumors of a polo field in Gulf Stream had been circulating and by June 1924, the
initial phase of development had begun. Although the official season was not until 1927, the first
games were held in 1926 and the polo club became an instant success. The club soon became known
as the "Winter Polo Capital of the World" and "The Birthplace of Florida Polo". An era passed into
history in the 1960's when the famous Gulf Stream Polo Club fields were converted into home sites
and a par -three golf course. The influence and prestige of polo and the Gulf Stream Golf Club, which
still functions today, can be detected throughout the town.
The success of both the Gulf Stream Golf Club and the polo fields drew people to Gulf Stream and
became a major force behind the growth and development of the town. People had been purchasing
tracts of land and building mansions along the beachfront as early as 1923. By 1925, many of the
houses were completed and officers and members of the Gulf Stream Golf Club were influential in
getting the Florida Legislature to grant a charter establishing Gulf Stream as a town.
By 1930, Gulf Stream was firmly established as a winter resort for the wealthy. Although early
houses were typically mansions, today the town is extensively subdivided, with fewer large mansions
and more moderate-sized, distinguished homes. The majority of the town grew as subdivisions
between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The only exception is the Place au Soleil
subdivision, established in 1960 and located west of the Intracoastal Waterway. In an effort to
maintain a tranquil setting, obtrusive commercial and industrial uses were prohibited long ago. More
recently, several of the remaining vacant beachfront lots were "upgraded" to single family zoning
from previous multiple family designations. Thus, all of the 30 or so vacant lots that remain
throughout the town are designated for single family housing.
The established residential patterns are now being threatened by a phenomenon known as
"mansionization," which is affecting older communities with rapidly escalating property values.
Mansionization is characterized by existing structures being demolished to make room for larger,
more elaborate houses, and has the potential to destroy the unique character and scale of Gulf
Stream. The desire to maintain the unique residential character of the town led to adoption of this
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B. GULF STREAM CHARACTER OVERVIEW
The Town of Gulf Stream is a small residential community located in the southern portion of Pahn
Beach County, between Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. It is approximately 514 acres in size and,
except for the Place au Soleil subdivision which is situated on the west side of the Intracoastal
Waterway, it is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Intracoastal Waterway to the west.
In addition to the influence of world famous polo and exclusive golf, the subtropical climate,
waterfront lots, and the small town atmosphere have attracted people since the early 1920's. Through
the years, the population of Gulf Stream has remained small, providing homes for approximately one
thousand residents.
Until the mid 1980's, Gulf Stream's permanent population was almost matched by its seasonal
population. Recent trends are showing that the traditional 50/50 population ratio is changing to a
70/30 split, with more people claiming Gulf Stream as their permanent place of residence.
Gulf Stream is an inviting town characterized by single family homes with lush, well maintained
landscaping and extensive outdoor recreational opportunities. A few small-scale apartments and
condominiums are scattered along the beachfront with even fewer west of AIA. There are no
commercial, industrial, or agricultural land uses. Amenities include two private golf clubs, a private
beach and tennis club, and a designated conservation area in the southeast portion of the town. A
small private school exists just south of the Town Hall. It has a long-standing tradition of excellence,
recognized state-wide.
The famous clubhouse at the Gulf Stream Golf Club, designed by Addison Mizner, is complemented
by the nationally recognized golf course, considered a signature course of designer Donald Ross.
Both the Town Hall and the Police Station are fashioned after the Mediterranean Revival style
clubhouse. Many of the fust houses constructed in Gulf Stream are still intact, with only minor
alterations. Thirty-six of the structures were listed on the Florida Master File in 1990. Maintained
by the Florida Division of Historic Resources in Tallahassee, this file contains pertinent data of
historical and archaeological sites throughout the state.
The natural beauty of Gulf Stream creates a strong identity and sense of place. Mature specimens
of Australian Pines tower over AIA, creating a dense canopy of cover. Royal Palms, flowering
shrubs, and alternating masses of plantings and walls add to the scenic backbone of Gulf Stream. Tall
ficus hedges line the way into various subdivisions nestled along the Intracoastal Waterway. Both
formal and natural plantings provide variety, and create a strong character throughout the Town.
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C. THE NEED FOR THIS MANUAL
This design manual is intended to serve as a guide for preserving and perpetuating the unique
residential character of Gulf Stream. It addresses various topics regarding the development of
compatible single family homes (new or additions) in Gulf Stream. It outlines Urban Design Studio's
background research and findings, and identifies characteristics that are unique to the Town of Gulf
Stream.
The manual is designed to meet the needs of a variety of users: property owners, architects, building
contractors, and landscape contractors, as well as city officials, members of the Architectural Review
and Planning Board (ARPB), the Town Commission and staff, and the general public.
The design manual is also intended to be utilized in conjunction with the Gulf Stream Land
Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan. Together these documents provide a
framework which can foster creative design approaches and solutions.
As a design manual, the information and illustrations contained within the following pages address
and respond to the opportunities for enhancing and preserving the visual environment of Gulf Stream.
The design standards in this manual are, by specific intent, illustrative rather than prescriptive. They
do not dissect every architectural influence, nor do they attempt to prescribe specific, detailed ways
to handle every type of alteration to existing structures. They do, however, provide The Town of
Gulf Stream with a methodology and common framework for reviewing submissions and attaching
conditions, if any, to project approvals.
In addition to the design
standards contained in this
manual, for convenience
specific mandatory land
development regulations are
included to facilitate an
overall understanding of the
review criteria to which new
construction is subject.
North Ocean Boulevard entering Gulf Stream
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D. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This Design Manual is organized into eight principle sections:
Article I
Introduction
Article II
Single Family Districts
Article III
Use Regulations
Article IV
Site Development Regulations
Article V
Areawide Standards
Article VI
District Standards
Article VII
Predominant Architectural Styles
Article VIII
Supplemental Development Regulations
The user is encouraged to read the Manual in its entirety. This manual is a full part of the Town's
Land Development Regulations and has the same force and effect of all other provisions contained
therein.
Accordingly, Article III, Use Regulations, and Article IV, Site Development Regulations, contain
land development regulations which are mandatory and apply to all of the single family zoning
districts. These are the typical zoning type regulations found in most other codes.
Articles V through VIII provide design standards and establish a basis for review and approval of
all new single family construction or remodeling. Article V, Areawide Standards, applies to all single
family homes in the Town. Provisions with respect to Gulf Stream Bermuda and Mediterranean
Revival architecture (see Article VII) are not applicable if an alternate architectural design is
selected. The reader is encouraged, however, to become familiar with their provisions in that they
are the preferred styles in most of the Town.
Article VI, District Standards, provides more specific design direction for the five design districts
established in this manual. The user should identify the applicable district and should study it
carefully to ensure that the unique characteristics of and appropriate design direction for that district
are incorporated into any design proposal.
Article VII, Predominant Architectural Styles, contain design standards for Gulf Stream Bermuda and
Mediterranean Revival styles of architecture. As discussed, these styles are not mandatory but are
indicative of the predominant styles within the community.
Article VIII, Supplemental Development Regulations, addresses elements such as antennas, that
sometimes are "tacked on" to homes that otherwise display good design characteristics. Standards
for these elements are provided in this Article.
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Finally, several appendices are included in Article IX. These include a Glossary of Architectural
Terms, an explanation of the Development Review Process, details of the Historic Survey and Single
Family Development Survey, a discussion of Color, and a Bibliography. These are included as
reference materials but are not formally a part of this Manual or the Zoning Code.
The illustrations contained within the following pages address and respond to the opportunities for
enhancing and preserving the visual environment of Gulf Stream. The Design Standards in this
manual provide the Town of Gulf Stream 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 Discouraged are discretionary. These terms
are defined below:
■ Required items are design elements that are necessary in order to maintain the desired
character and quality of the Zoning District within which they are located.
■ Compliance is mandatory for project approval.
■ Preferred items are design elements that, whenever possible, should be used in order
to maintain the desired character and quality of the Zoning District within which they
are located. These items are those typically found in Gulf Stream and which, in
combination with other preferred items, contribute to maintaining the desired
community character. Preferred items are intended to promote the following goals
with respect to desired Zoning District character and quality:
■ consistency of neighborhood character
■ consistency of architectural style
■ consistency of building form and mass
■ consistency of materials and colors
■ consistency of location of elements
■ Incorporating preferred items into a design increases the probability of, but does not
assure, project approval.
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DISCOURAGED
■ Discouraged items are design elements that should not be used in order to maintain
the desired character and quality of the Zoning District within which they are located.
These items are not typically found in Gulf Stream and detract from the desired
community character. The use of discouraged elements in rehabilitation or new
construction is often inconsistent with desired Zoning District character and quality
goals:
■ consistency of neighborhood character
■ consistency of architectural style
■ consistency of building form and mass
■ consistency of materials and colors
■ consistency of location of elements
■ Incorporating discouraged items into a design decreases the probability of project
approval and may result in project denial.
PROHIBITED
■ 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.
■ Use of prohibited elements mandates project denial.
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ARTICLE II
SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICTS
A. PURPOSE OF "DISTRICTING"
Even though Gulf Stream is a small residential community of approximately 514 acres, distinct
neighborhoods exist that collectively create a memorable ambiance. After conducting extensive
research and field investigations, it is apparent that there is a strong need to classify Gulf Stream by
neighborhoods or "districts."
The Town of Gulf Stream was developed as a series of subdivisions. Because of this, there are areas
of the community which exhibit similarities in parcel size, shape, architecture, and landscaping. Some
of the areas have distinct differences, while others exhibit subtle differences.
Districting will ensure that the quality and character of the town is preserved while at the same time
giving attention to specific areas. Furthermore, districting will enhance the application of standards
on a more specific level, allowing more creativity while still maintaining the overall integrity of the
neighborhood. Finally, districting will reduce the need for variances.
Based on district neighborhood characteristics, five single family zoning districts were established:
Gulf Stream Core, Ocean West, Beachfront, Fringe, and Place au Soleil. These districts were
carefully inventoried to establish a factual basis for development regulations and standards
appropriate to their existing character. Results from the 1994 single family development survey are
noted in the appendix (Article IX) to this manual.
The map on the following page provides a general indication of the district boundaries. The Official
Zoning Map should be consulted to determine the precise boundary lines of each district.
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B. GULF STREAM
SINGLE FAMILY
ZONING DISTRICTS
GULF STREAM
CORE
DISTRICT
PLACE
AU _
SOLEIL
DISTRICT
FRINGE
DISTRICT
January 30, 7995
o -
FRINGE
DISTRICT
OCEAN WEST
DISTRICT
BEACH FRONT
DISTRICT
OCEAN WEST
DISTRICT
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Gulf Stream Core
District Characteristics
(RS—C)
■ Predominant Gulf
Stream—Bermuda
architecture
■ Small lots (typical lot size
16,500 sq. ft.)
■ Small semi -screened front
yards
■ Narrow, manicured streets
Lush, manicured border hedge typical
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Ocean West District
Characteristics
(RS -0)
■ Predominant Gulf
Stream—Bermuda
architecture
■ Large lots (typical lot size
40,000 sq. ft. +)
■ Spacious concealed front
yards
■ Canopy trees
■ Hidden meandering drives
■ Formal homes
a dl rc wt uUIII a
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Beachfront District
Characteristics
(RS—B)
■ Predominant
Mediterranean Revival
architecture
■ Wide range of lot sizes
■ Gates/wall entries
■ Beach/ocean frontage
■ Dunes/natural settings
■ Formal homes
J
Mediterranean Revival style home
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Fringe District
Characteristics
(RS—F)
■ Architectural diversity
■ Medium size lots (typical
lot size 20-40,000 sq. ft.)
■ Naturalistic plantings
■ Informal homes
Diversity in architectural styles
Diversity in architectural styles
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Place au Soleil District
Characteristics
(RS—P)
■ Predominant Gulf
Stream—Bermuda
architecture
■ Small lots (typical lot size
13-15,000 sq. ft.)
■ Open front lawns
■ Foundation
plantings/informal shade
trees
■ Wide, curvilinear roads
with cul-de-sacs
roads
UPUI Irum Iawn wun manaauun piammgs
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ARTICLE III
USE REGULATIONS
The following Use Regulations are intended to preserve and perpetuate the existing residential
characteristics of Gulf Stream and apply to all four single family zoning districts.
A. PERMITTED USES
■ single family dwellings
B. ACCESSORY USES
■ Uses which are subordinate to and customarily appurtenant to single family residential
occupation reserved for the private enjoyment of the occupants and their non-paying guests
and which meet all other requirements of this Manual and the Zoning Code.
■ Cooking and bathing facilities in accessory structures are permitted provided the accessory
structure shall be used only for occupancy by legitimate, non-paying guests, family members
or domestic assistance employees of the residents of the main residence. In no case shall an
accessory structure be rented, leased or used separate and apart from the main residence.
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C. PROHIBITED USES
To promote the private, peaceful, residential enjoyment of property in the single family zoning
districts in Gulf Stream, and to protect these districts from the noise, traffic, congestion, crime
and tumult associated with non-residential uses, non-residential uses shall be prohibited including,
but not limited to, the following:
■ The conduct of any professional, business, occupation, or calling
■ Time sharing uses
■ Home occupations and other home-based businesses
■ Other non-residential 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
■ tag/estate sales
■ trunk sales and equivalent in-home display sales
■ home tours and show houses
■ Any other use not specifically permitted
■ These prohibitions shall not extend to telephonic transactions and communications.
D. PRIVATE SCHOOLS
■ Any private school conducted in any single family residential zoning district may continue to
be used as such under the provisions of Sections 66-131 et seq., of the Zoning Code,
provided however, that any private school building, or other structure used in connection with
and as a part of and appurtenant in the operation and maintenance of such private school,
may be replaced, or another building substituted in place thereof; repaired and maintained
from time to time as shall be necessary for the effective operation and maintenance of such
private school; and further, any development permits, orders or written agreements granted or
executed by the Town prior to the adoption of this Manual shall remain in full force and
effect.
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E. MINOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
The following structures shall be considered as minor accessory structures in all five single
family zoning districts subject to specific setbacks established in this manual. Any structure
which is larger or more intensive shall be subject to the same setbacks as the principal structure.
1. Detached, one-story structures of 300 square feet or less and 18 feet or less in height:
■ guest houses
■ pool cabanasibathhouses
■ garages/sheds
■ greenhouses
■ gazebos
■ trellises/arbors
2. Permanent recreation facilities:
■ in -ground swimming pools and spas
■ swing sets and other playground equipment
■ forts and playhouses
■ batting cages/backstops
■ paved/special surface areas and accompanying equipment and/or fencing for
tennis/squash/racquetball, basketball, shuffleboard, putting greens/sand traps, etc.
3. Fountains
4. Mechanical equipment and TV antennae/satellite dishes
5. Decks and patios with elevations greater than 8 inches above highest abutting grade
6. Awnings with leg supports and those otherwise extending more than 3 feet out from a
structure
7. Docks, boat lifts, and davits
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F. SPECIAL EXCEPTION STRUCTURES
1. MINOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ON VACANT LOTS
Minor accessory structures on vacant lots adjoining developed lots under same ownership but
with no unity of title, may be permitted subject to Special Exception approval.
a. Permitted Structures
■ All detached, minor accessory structures except:
■ habitable, or fully enclosed structures
■ mechanical equipment accessory to structures located on the developed lot
■ satellite dishes/antennae
b. Specific Standards for Review
■ The vacant lot shall immediately adjoin the developed lot and not be separated by roads
(public or private), water bodies or other properties.
■ The development, landscaping and use of the vacant lot shall give the appearance that
the vacant lot and the adjoining developed lot are one lot.
■ Setback requirements on both the vacant lot and developed lot may be waived for the
adjoining sides.
■ Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the owner shall prepare and record a deed
restriction which, at a minimum, shall state the following:
■ The structures on the vacant lot are accessory to the developed lot and may not be
rented or leased separately from the developed lot.
■ The owner understands that the presence of the structures may result in the
creation of nonconforming setbacks on both the vacant lot and developed lot.
Accordingly, prior to the development of the vacant lot separate and apart from the
developed lot, all nonconformities created by the presence of structures approved
under this Special Exception shall be removed on both lots.
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ARTICLE IV
SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Typically, zoning regulations affect the size and location of development on individual lots and
establish the basic building envelope. The following development standards respond to the unique
characteristics of Gulf Stream's five single family zoning districts and address community
concerns regarding the mass of new construction and its impact on neighborhood character.
A. EFFECTIVE LOT AREA
Because many of the site development regulations contained in this Manual are a function of lot
size, the definition of the term "lot size" becomes very important. One of the key goals of the
manual is to maintain a proper proportion and scale between buildings and between buildings and
the land. Accordingly, it is necessary to establish an "effective lot area" in order to meet this
goal.
All references to "lot size" or "lot area" in this Manual shall have the same meaning as "effective
lot area" which is defined as follows:
Effective Lot Area shall mean the platted/recorded lot area minus the following:
■ any submerged lands
■ any lands east of the Coastal Construction Control Line
■ any lands separated from the main portion of the lot by public or private roads
■ any lands used for private road surfaces including an additional 10 feet of area beyond
the edge of the pavement of a private road
■ any unrecorded public right-of-way which shall be determined by using an average of
the recorded right-of-way adjacent to other properties along the same roadway
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B. LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements shall apply only to lots created after the adoption of this Manual.
Non -conforming lots which were legally subdivided and recorded in accordance with the
regulations in effect at the time of the subdivision, but prior to the adoption of this Manual, shall
have all building rights provided under this Manual and the Zoning Code provided all other
applicable requirements are met.
Minimum Lot Size
and Dimensional
Gulf Stream
Requirements
Core
Ocean West
Beachfront
Fringe
Place au Soleil
Effective Lot Area
16,500
30,000
30,000
20,000
15,000
Front
(Rectangular
100
100
100
100
100
Shaped Lot)
Width
Front/Point
(Pie shaped
40
40
N/A
40
40
Lot)
Other
Lots shall have
All lots shall
a minimum
have a minimum
frontage of 100
of 100 feet of
feet on both
frontage on both
AIA and Gulf
AIA and the
Stream Road
ocean. Land -
where adjacent
locked lots are
to both.
prohibited.
C. UNITY OF TITLE
In the event of contiguous lots or parcels, a unity of title shall be recorded prior to issuance of a
building permit for either a main residence building or an accessory structure which would cross
lot lines.
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D. FLOOR AREA RATIOS
1. SLIDING SCALE FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is the relationship between a building's total floor area and the area of
the lot it sits on. If a building is 2,500 square feet and it sits on a lot of 10,000 square feet, its
FAR is .25. This direct relationship results in the ability to build bigger homes on bigger lots.
While a ratio of total floor area to lot size such as .25 may be appropriate for smaller lots, on
larger lots the result can be unnecessarily and inappropriately large homes. This is particularly a
problem when two lots are combined and are now twice as large as the lots next door. This
section provides a methodology for maintaining a reasonable opportunity to build larger homes
on larger lots, while recognizing that the relationship to the scale of an existing neighborhood is
an important community character concern.
In order to establish a sliding scale which reduces Floor Area Ratio yields on larger lots; the
following FAR "step down" shall be used:
Gulf Stream
Effective Lot Area Core Ocean West Beachfront Fringe Place an Soleil
Maximum FAR
First 20,000 sq.ft.
.33
.33
.33
.33
.33
Portions over
20,000 sq. ft. +
.20
.20
.20
.20
.20
Example 1: 45,000 sq. ft. lot in Beachfront District
First 20,000 sq. ft. x .33 = 6,600 sq. ft.
Next 25,000 sq. ft. x .20 = 5.000 sq. ft.
Total 45,000 sq. ft. 11,600 sq. ft. maximum floor area
Example 2: 30,000 sq. ft. lot in Ocean West District
First 20,000 sq. ft. x .33 = 6,600 sq. ft.
Next 10,000 sq. ft. x .20 = 22,000 sq. ft.
Total 30,000 sq. ft. 8,600 sq. ft. maximum floor area
Example 3: 18,000 sq. ft. lot in Place au Soleil
First 18,000 sq. ft. x .33 = 5,940 sq. ft. maximum floor area
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2. NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT FLOOR AREA RATIO
In order to address the potential problem created when two lots are aggregated in a district of
predominantly small lots, the Neighborhood Context FAR shall be followed. This special FAR
calculation will apply only to new lots in excess of 20,000 sq. ft. created in the Gulf Stream Core
or Place au Soleil Districts after the adoption of this Design Manual.
When dealing with double lots, it is reasonable to allow a larger home than would be allowed on
a single lot, but probably not twice as large if abutting lots remain small. An equitable method
for determining the maximum FAR for a double lot (or when a vacant lot is split between two
existing homes) shall be to use existing abutting lots to create a "Neighborhood Context FAR" or
average FAR yield and then to apply a "reasonable" factor for floor area expansion.
For lots over 20,000 square feet in the Gulf Stream Core or Place au Soleil districts created after
the adoption of this manual, the Neighborhood Context FAR shall be the average maximum FAR
yield of the two abutting lots with a fifty percent increase allowance. If the Neighborhood
Context FAR is less than the standard FAR, the Neighborhood Context FAR shall be the
maximum allowed. This will restrict new houses or homes with additions to a size that, while
large, would not overshadow neighborhood residences.
For example: Double lot at 33,000 sq. ft.
Maximum FAR for newly created lots over 20,000 sq. ft. is the smaller of the two FAR
calculations (Sliding Scale FAR and Neighborhood Context FAR)
1. Sliding Scale FAR:
20,000 sq. ft. x
13,000 sq. ft. x
Total 33,000 sq. ft.
2. Neighborhood Context FAR:
Neighbor 1 lot:13,000 sq. ft. x
Neighbor 2 lot:16,000 sq. ft. x
Total
.33 = 6,600 sq. ft.
.20 =22 600 sq. ft.
9,200 sq. ft. max. floor area
.33 = 4,290 sq. ft. max.
.33 =_5,280 sq. ft. max.
9,570 sq. ft. max _ 2 = 4,785.0 sq. ft. avg.
x 1.5
7,177.5 sq. ft. max. floor area
Maximum FAR is smaller of the two: 7,177.5 sa. ft.
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Gulf Stream
Core
Ocean West
Beachfront
Fringe
Place an Soleil
Neighborhood
Lots greater
N/A
N/A
N/A
Lots greater than
Context FAR
than 20,000 s.f.
20,000 s.f.
Applicability
created after
created after
adoption of this
adoption of this
manual
manual
When dealing with double lots, it is reasonable to allow a larger home than would be allowed on
a single lot, but probably not twice as large if abutting lots remain small. An equitable method
for determining the maximum FAR for a double lot (or when a vacant lot is split between two
existing homes) shall be to use existing abutting lots to create a "Neighborhood Context FAR" or
average FAR yield and then to apply a "reasonable" factor for floor area expansion.
For lots over 20,000 square feet in the Gulf Stream Core or Place au Soleil districts created after
the adoption of this manual, the Neighborhood Context FAR shall be the average maximum FAR
yield of the two abutting lots with a fifty percent increase allowance. If the Neighborhood
Context FAR is less than the standard FAR, the Neighborhood Context FAR shall be the
maximum allowed. This will restrict new houses or homes with additions to a size that, while
large, would not overshadow neighborhood residences.
For example: Double lot at 33,000 sq. ft.
Maximum FAR for newly created lots over 20,000 sq. ft. is the smaller of the two FAR
calculations (Sliding Scale FAR and Neighborhood Context FAR)
1. Sliding Scale FAR:
20,000 sq. ft. x
13,000 sq. ft. x
Total 33,000 sq. ft.
2. Neighborhood Context FAR:
Neighbor 1 lot:13,000 sq. ft. x
Neighbor 2 lot:16,000 sq. ft. x
Total
.33 = 6,600 sq. ft.
.20 =22 600 sq. ft.
9,200 sq. ft. max. floor area
.33 = 4,290 sq. ft. max.
.33 =_5,280 sq. ft. max.
9,570 sq. ft. max _ 2 = 4,785.0 sq. ft. avg.
x 1.5
7,177.5 sq. ft. max. floor area
Maximum FAR is smaller of the two: 7,177.5 sa. ft.
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For lots subject to Neighborhood Context FAR, the methodology for identifying abutting lots is
as follows:
Note: Lots not conforming to outlined examples are subject to approval by Town Planning
and Building Administrator in keeping with these guidelines.
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131.��
1121 16 1s
..... .i et i6
?10
Comer Lot
25 24 23 221 20 ' 16
t a5,,.. 19
26 27e,'28 131
b
Interior Lot
. n..er
Combined Lot Types
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Abutting Neighbor #1
Abutting Neighbor #2
For interior lots, abutting lots are:
the side lot
the other side lot
example: if lots 29 and 30 are
combined, abutting lots are:
lot 28
lot 31
For corner lots, abutting lots are:
the side lot which
the largest lot directly
faces the same street
across the same street
example: if lots 7 and 8 are
combined, abutting lots are:
lot 6
lot 17
For end lots, abutting lots are:
the side lot
the next nearest lot on
street
example: if lots I and 2 are
combined, abutting lots are:
lot 3
lot 4
Note: Lots not conforming to outlined examples are subject to approval by Town Planning
and Building Administrator in keeping with these guidelines.
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131.��
1121 16 1s
..... .i et i6
?10
Comer Lot
25 24 23 221 20 ' 16
t a5,,.. 19
26 27e,'28 131
b
Interior Lot
. n..er
Combined Lot Types
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E. SPECIAL EXCEPTION FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR)
1. LOTS OF LESS THAN 79576 SQUARE FEET
a. Maximum Floor Area: 2,500 square feet
b. Specific Standards for Review
■ Site and structural design elements including, but not limited to:
■ height of the structure relative to neighboring structures;
■ the location, number and size of windows, doors, porches, balconies and outdoor
lights;
■ the location of patios and walkways; and
■ the location, size and types of hedges, walls and fences;
shall provide a level of privacy to occupants of both neighboring properties and the
proposed structure equal to or greater than that provided if the proposed structure size
conformed with the applicable Floor Area Ratio.
2. ROOF PROJECTIONS
In order to allow for roof projections (counted as floor area) in excess of the maximum FAR,
subject to Special Exception approval, the maximum floor area shall be as follows:
a. Maximum Floor Area
Maximum Floor Area in excess of FAR: 300 square feet
b. Specific Standards for Review
■ The roof projection shall be compatible with the architecture of the structure and shall add
appropriate architectural detail and relief to a facade.
■ The roof projection shall not make the structure look more massive.
■ One or more roof projections may be approved under this special exception provided the
total floor area in excess of the maximum FAR (including all roof projections) shall not
exceed 300 square feet.
■ Roof overhangs of up to 2 �h feet shall not be considered as roof projections or counted as
floor area.
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F. FLOOR AREA CALCULATION
For purposes of computing the floor area ratio, floor area shall be defined as follows:
Floor Area shall mean the gross floor area of a structure as measured from the outside of the
exterior walls and shall include the following:
■ all floor area under a solid roof whether or not the area is enclosed with walls (i.e.,
porches, balconies, breezeways, etc.)
■ areas under awnings with leg supports or those that extend more than 3 feet out from a
structure
■ floor area under ceilings which are higher than 15 feet shall count as double
■ areas under screen enclosures shall count as one-half
■ areas under eaves or roof extensions of 2tk feet or less shall not be included
■ areas in basements shall not be included
G. SECOND FLOOR AREA
In order to limit the construction of bulkier homes with full second stories in districts with small
to medium lot sizes, the following restrictions shall be used:
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Gulf Stream
Core
Ocean West
Beachfront
Fringe
Place an Soleil
Maximum Second
.75 x fust floor
1.0 x first floor
1.0 x first floor
75 x first floor
75 x first floor
Floor Area
area
area
area
area
area
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H. SETBACKS
1. BUILDING SETBACKS
The following table provides the minimum setback requirements for principal and minor
accessory structures. Those accessory structures not defined as "minor" shall meet the same
setbacks as principal structures.
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Gulf
Stream
Ocean
Place an
Core
West
Beachfront
Fringe
Soleil
Front
Principal
25
30
25
25
25
Address
Minor Acc.
25
30
25
25
25
other man
AlA
Side
Principal
Total of both side setbacks shall be a minimum of 30% of the lot
Interior
width; however, no single side setback shall be less than 15'.
Minor Acc.
12
15
15
12
12
Street
Principal
20
30
20
20
20
Not front
nor AIA
Minor Acc.
17
25
17
17
17
Rear
Principal
25
25
25/CCCL
25
25
Interior/
Beach
Minor Acc.
15
15
15/CCCL
15
15
AIA
Principal
25
50
50
Regard-
less of
Address
N/A
N/A
Minor Acc.
25
30
30
Water
Principal
30
3030
30
Connected
1
N/A
to ICww
Minor Acc.
20
20
20
20
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2. SPECIAL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
a. Driveways
No side setback requirements in front or rear setback areas, 5 foot minimum elsewhere
b. Patios and Decks up to 8 inches higher than highest abutting grade
Setback minimum of 3 feet from all property lines
c. Walls and Fences adjacent to streets
No setback required provided the wall or fence is located on the property (not on the
right-of-way) and at least 5 feet from the edge of the pavement. Walls and fences in the
Ocean West District shall be a minimum of 12 feet from the AlA right-of-way line. At
street comers, a visibility triangle shall be provided for a minimum distance of 10 feet in
both directions from the intersecting point of property lines. No wall or fence shall be
located in the visibility triangle.
d. Walls and Fences not adjacent to streets
No setback required
e. Private Roads
All setback measurements adjacent to private roads shall start 10 feet from edge of the
road pavement.
I. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SETBACKS
1. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ON LOTS LESS THAN 2%000 SQUARE FEET
a. Minimum Setback
Minimum Setback: Side (Interior) — 10 feet
b. Specific Standards for Review
■ Conforming locations for proposed equipment are impractical, significantly more
expensive or have a significant adverse impact on the site plan in terms of the overall
site design or relationships between site plan elements including, but not limited to,
structures, patios, driveways and landscaping.
■ Screening shall be provided to prevent off -premise views of equipment.
■ Mitigation shall be provided to achieve noise levels at property lines which are
equivalent to those that would result if equipment were located at the nearest
conforming location.
■ Equipment slab shall be no higher than six inches (6") above the adjacent grade.
■ Equipment shall be no higher than four feet (4') above the top of the slab.
■ Equipment shall be no closer to a property line than to the structure served.
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2. MINOR ACCESSORY FOUNTAINS IN SIDE INTERIOR OR REAR INTERIOR
YARDS
a. Minimum Setback
Minimum Setback Side (Interior) or Rear (Interior) — 5 feet
b. Specific Standards for Review
■ Screening shall be provided to prevent off premise views.
■ Height shall not exceed six feet (6') above adjacent grade.
■ Mitigation shall be provided to achieve noise levels at property lines which are
equivalent to those that would result if equipment were located at the nearest
conforming location. Regardless of mitigation, the fountain shall not operate between
the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
3. ADDITIONS TO STRUCTURES WITH EXISTING NON -CONFORMING SETBACKS
a. Minimum Setback
Minimum Setback (all setbacks) - extent of existing minimum setback
b. Specific Standards for Review
■ Conforming locations for the addition are impractical, significantly more expensive or
have a significant adverse impact on the site plan in terms of the overall site design or
relationships between site plan elements including, but not limited to, structures, patios,
driveways and landscaping.
■ The location of the addition shall represent a logical extension of the existing floor plan
in terms of function and design.
■ The exterior design of the addition shall represent a logical extension of the existing
structure and shall be consistent with all applicable design standards in this Manual.
■ Site and structural design elements of the addition including, but not limited to:
■ height of the addition relative to neighboring structures;
■ the location, number and size of windows, doors, porches, balconies and
outdoor lights;
■ the location of patios and walkways; and
■ the location, size and types of hedges, walls and fences;
shall provide a level of privacy to occupants of both neighboring properties and the
addition equal to or greater than that provided if the addition were located within the
required setback.
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4. PRINCIPAL AND MINOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ON PROPERTIES
ADJOINING A NON -SINGLE FAMILY ZONING DISTRICT
a. Minimum Setback
Minimum Setback Adjoining Side (Interior) and Rear (Interior) — 10 feet
b. Specific Standards for Review
■ Conforming locations for the structure are impractical, significantly more expensive or
have a significant adverse impact on the site plan in terms of the overall site design or
relationships between site plan elements including, but not limited to, structures, patios,
driveways and landscaping.
■ Site and structural design elements of the structure including, but not limited to:
■ height of the structure relative to neighboring structures;
■ the location, number and size of windows, doors, porches, balconies and
outdoor lights;
■ the location of patios and walkways; and
■ the location, size and types of hedges, walls and fences;
shall provide a level of privacy to occupants of both neighboring properties and the
proposed structure equal to or greater than that provided if the structure were
located within the required setback.
■ A minimum 35 foot separation between the proposed structure and structures on the
adjoining property shall be provided in addition to a written statement from the owner
of the adjoining property that the 35 foot separation will be maintained for the life of
the proposed structure.
5. STRUCTURES ON PROPERTIES LESS THAN 13,000 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE
a. Minimum Setbacks
Setback
Principal Structure
Minor Accessory Structure
Side (Interior)
Total of both side setbacks
10 feet minimum one side,
shall be a minimum of 20%
20% minimum both sides
of the lot width; however, no
combined
single side setback shall be
less than 10'.
Street (Not front nor AIA)
N/A
15 feet
Rear (Interior)
15 feet
10 feet
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b. Specific Standards for Review
■ Conforming locations for the structure are impractical, significantly more expensive or
have a significant adverse impact on the site plan in terms of the overall site design or
relationships between site plan elements including, but not limited to, structures, patios,
driveways and landscaping.
■ Site and structural design elements of the structure including, but not limited to:
■ height of the proposed structure relative to neighboring structures;
■ the location, number and size of windows, doors, porches, balconies and
outdoor lights;
■ the location of patios and walkways; and
■ the location, size and types of hedges, walls and fences;
shall provide a level of privacy to occupants of both neighboring properties and the
proposed structure equal to or greater than that provided if the structure were located
within the required setback.
6. ACCESSORY GATE HOUSES IN BEACHFRONT DISTRICT
a. Minimum Setback
Minimum Setback from AlA — 10 feet
b. Specific Standards for Review
■ The gate house shall be accessory to and detached from the primary structure.
■ The gate house shall not exceed 500 square feet in size.
■ The gate house shall not exceed one-story nor 18 feet in height.
■ Doors on the gate house shall not face AIA.
■ Parking for the gate house shall be screened from view from AlA.
■ The gate house shall be designed for residential habitation. Use as a garage is
prohibited.
■ The design of the gate house shall be consistent with that of the main residence, other
structures on the property and all applicable design standards in this Manual.
■ The design and location of the gate house shall be consistent with all applicable
standards of the North Ocean Boulevard Overlay District.
7. MINOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES EAST OF THE COASTAL CONSTRUCTION
CONTROL LINE
a. Minimum Setback
Minimum Setback Rear (Beach) — seaward vegetation line
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b. Specific Standards for Review
■ These provisions shall apply only to patios, decks, dune crossovers and beach steps, and
seawalls, groins and other shore protection structures.
■ Patios and decks shall not extend seaward of the leeward foot of the dune.
■ Dune crossovers shall be located, designed and constructed to minimize damage to the
beach and dune system, including native vegetation systems, and shall extend seaward
only as far as necessary to protect the dune and vegetation.
■ Plans submitted for approval under this provision shall include any proposed dune,
beach or vegetation restoration.
■ Any proposed lighting shall comply with the Sea Turtle Protection Ordinance of this
Code.
■ Plans shall be signed and sealed by a licensed Coastal Engineer and shall comply with
all applicable regulations of the Coastal Construction Code, Flood Protection and
Prevention Ordinance and Standard Building Code, in addition to any other regulations
that may apply to Coastal High Hazard Areas or beach and dune systems.
■ Final approval from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) shall be
required prior to the issuance of a building permit for any structure receiving this
Special Exception approval. Should the DEP require significant revisions to the plans
approved as part of the Special Exception, the applicant may be required to apply for
and receive plan amendment approval.
J. BUILDING HEIGHT
Height limitations for buildings or structures in single-family residential districts are as follows:
■ Buildings or structures located in districts other than Beachfront shall not exceed 30 feet in
height, excluding chimneys, and shall not exceed 2th stories.
■ Buildings or structures located in the Beachfront district shall not exceed 35 feet in height,
including chimneys and shall not exceed 2tk stories.
■ Building or structure height shall be measured from the top of the finished first floor
elevation to the highest exterior point on the roof directly above the floor.
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Gulf Stream
Care
Ocean West
Beachfront
Fringe
Place an Soleil
Maximum
Building Height
30'
30'
35'
30'
30'
Height limitations for buildings or structures in single-family residential districts are as follows:
■ Buildings or structures located in districts other than Beachfront shall not exceed 30 feet in
height, excluding chimneys, and shall not exceed 2th stories.
■ Buildings or structures located in the Beachfront district shall not exceed 35 feet in height,
including chimneys and shall not exceed 2tk stories.
■ Building or structure height shall be measured from the top of the finished first floor
elevation to the highest exterior point on the roof directly above the floor.
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K. FIRST FLOOR ELEVATION
1. UNDEVELOPED NON -OCEANFRONT LOTS
The maximum finished first floor elevation for all undeveloped non -oceanfront lots shall be the
greater of the following:
■ +8.5 feet NGVD,
■ 1.5 feet above the crown of the lowest adjacent road, or
■ 0.5 feet above the average existing grade of the buildable area of the lot.
2. PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED NON -OCEANFRONT LOTS
For non -oceanfront lots previously developed, the maximum finished fust floor elevation shall be
the greater of the following:
■ +8.5 feet NGVD,
■ 1.5 feet above the crown of the lowest adjacent road, or
■ the elevation of the previous structure or the average of elevations of adjacent structures,
whichever is less.
3. LOTS FRONTING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
For lots fronting on the Atlantic Ocean, the maximum finished fust floor elevation shall be the
greater of the following:
■ 1.5 feet above the crown of the lowest adjacent road,
■ 0.5 feet above the average existing grade of the buildable area of the lot,
■ 3.0 feet above the average crest of the dune located on the parcel, if present, or
■ +17.0 feet NGVD.
L. SEAWALL HEIGHT
The maximum height of a new or replacement seawall abutting waters connected to the
Intracoastal Waterway shall be no greater than 5 feet NGVD.
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M. PARKING
1. GARAGE REQUIREMENT
Each single family residence shall include an accessory attached or detached, fully enclosed
garage of sufficient size to accommodate a minimum of two full-size automobiles.
2. ADDITIONAL PARKING REQUIREMENT
In addition to the required garage, a minimum of two unenclosed, off-street parking spaces also
shall be provided. Unenclosed parking areas shall be located on a suitable surface including, but
not limited to, asphalt, concrete, pavers, stone, or gravel. In addition, the parking surface shall be
in conformity with all applicable design standards contained in this Manual for driveways. For
the purposes of this section, sod shall not be considered a suitable surface except where it is used
in the spaces between pavers or stones and then only if it constitutes less than 25% of the entire
parking area.
N. LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
There shall be a minimum landscaped open space on each lot of not less than 40 percent of the
lot area.
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O. SUMMARY OF SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
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Gulf Stream
Place an
Core Ocean West
Beachfront
Fringe
Soleil
Min. Effective Lot Area
16,500 sq. ft. 30,000 sq. ft.
30.000 sq. ft.
20,000 sq. ft.
15,000 sq. ft.
Max. Lot Coverage
None None
None
None
None
Maximum FAR
Sliding Scale or Neighborhood Context FAR (if applicable), whichever is less
Sliding Scale FAR
First 20,000 sq. ft.
.33
.33
.33
.33
.33
20,000 + sq. ft.
.20
.20
.20
.20
.20
Neighborhood Context
avg. of max.
N/A
N/A
N/A
avg.of max.
FAR for "new" lots over
FAR yield of
FAR yield of
20,000 sq.ft.
two abutting
two abutting
lots x 1.5
lots x 1.5
Minimum Building
See chart on Page W-8
Setbacks
Maximum Building
30'
30'
35'
30'
30'
Height
Maximum Second Floor
.75 x first
1.0 x first
1.0 x first
.75 x first
75 x fust
Area
floor area
floor area
floor area
floor area
floor area
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ARTICLE V
AREAWIDE STANDARDS
A. GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
If an overall positive ambiance is to be created, and if historical integrity is to be preserved, both
new and proposed improvements to existing architecture must respect and relate to their
surroundings. The General Architectural Standards do not dictate a specific architectural style, but
rather a general theme representative of Gulf Stream. This allows flexibility and creativity in
meeting the standards.
These standards are intended to promote a community that will have a clear identity and sense of
place, meet the needs of the residents, and provide a pleasing environment for all uses and
activities. They provide direction to property owners, designers and city officials as to the key
architectural design components of Gulf Stream. Although there are multi -family designations
within the town, these standards address issues pertaining to single-family residential situations
only.
Gulf Stream currently exhibits two predominant architectural styles. The Gulf Stream—Bermuda
Style is the most predominant type of architecture within the community. Spanish and
Mediterranean Revival styles are the second most common architecture, especially along
beachfront properties. The remaining styles include examples of Monterey, both frame and
masonry Vernacular, Contemporary, and isolated cases of specific themed architecture such as
French Country and English Tudor. The remaining homes cannot be classified because they
exhibit components of several different styles.
These General Architectural Standards apply to all five single family zoning districts in the Town
of Gulf Stream. Article VII contains additional specific standards for homeowners wishing to use
the Gulf Stream—Bermuda style or Spanish—Mediterranean Revival style.
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1. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
Gulf Stream should maintain an overall character of traditional architectural styles associated with
South Florida and the dominant styles currently within the community.
Preferred
■ Gulf Stream—Bermuda
■ Spanish—Mediterranean
Revival
■ Monterey
■ Vernacular
Discouraged
■ Contemporary
■ Cracker Style
Prohibited
■ Art Deco
■ A—Frame
■ geodesic dome
■ modern glass cubes
■ traditional styles
uncharacteristic to South
Florida, e.g. English
Tudor, Victorian
2. BUILDING FORM
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New structures should relate harmoniously to the form and scale of architecture in the vicinity.
Preferred
■ structures using rectangular
configurations
■ use of stepbacks
Discouraged
■ angular walls
■ continuous flat facades
Prohibited
■ A -Frame
■ geodesic dome
A -Frame Geodesic Dome
(Prohibited) (Prohibited)
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Gulf Stream.
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3. ROOFS
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.
Preferred
■ hip or gable roofs
■ simple roof geometry emphasizing long horizontal lines
■ low pitched roofs (under 28° or 6:12 slope)
■ roof pitches over porches or ancillary structures (under 45° or 1:1 slope)
■ roof overhangs (2-2th')
■ exposed rafter tails
■ the roof material
■ gutters and downspouts designed as a continuous architectural feature
■ exposed gutters and downspouts painted to match adjacent roof or wall material
■ flashing, vent stacks, and pipes painted to match adjacent building surface
Discouraged
■ "S" -shaped tile
■ steep slopes (over 45° or 1:1 slope)
■ shed roofs
■ very low pitched roofs (less than 18° or 4:12 slope)
Prohibited
■ flat roofs visible over 10% of total roof area
■ gambrel roofs
■ mansard roofs
■ metal roofs
■ primary color tiles and shingles
■ glazed skylights on the streetside
■ solar panels on the streetside
■ non-earthtone colors (except white)
■ bright, un -naturalistic looking roof material
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Gable
Shed (Discouraged)
Flat (Prohibited)
Gambrel (Prohibited)
Mansard (Prohibited)
Low Slope
Under 28°
(6:12 slope)
Average Slope
28°45°
Steep Slope
Over 45°
(1:1 slope)
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4. WnvDOWs
Windows not only provide light and ventilation but add to the aesthetics of a building by creating
rhythm, proportion, distinction and articulation. Certain styles of windows correspond to specific
types of architecture; however, there are some basic principles that should be applied consistently.
Preferred
■ reflect architectural style
■ use of muntins to divide glass into unified sections, as opposed to large expansive panes of glass
Discouraged
■ windows as dominant element (there should be a higher % wall covering than window treatment)
■ bay and bow windows as a prominent or repetitive element (in scale with building and
architectural style)
Prohibited
■ floor to ceiling windows greater than one story
■ reflective glass visible from street
■ glass block visible from street
■ jalousie windows visible from street
■ picture windows over 3' in length visible from street
Bay or Bow Window
Multi -pane Window (Discouraged as prominent or
(Preferred) repetitive element)
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(Prohibited)
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5. SHUTTERS
Shutters function as a visual detail as well as weather protection.
Preferred
■ shutters should measure the full height and half the width
of the window
■ traditional horizontal slat or panel type shutters
■ contrasting color
■ functional
Discouraged
■ commercial types
■ shutters out of scale with window
■ metal or aluminum awnings
Shutters add interest, scale,
and articulation to the
building facade. Shutter color
should contrast the principal
building color.
Functional shutters maintain
the architectural character
when residences are "boarded
up.
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6. 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, entablitures, sidelights,
transoms, and pediments add detail and provide a sense of scale.
Preferred
■ corresponding to architectural style
■ appropriate scale and proportion
■ sturdy wood doors (panel, glazed, or combination)
Discouraged
■ over elegant entrance/porte cochere
■ stained glass sidelights
Prohibited
■ two-story pone cochere
■ two-story columns
uoor elements
DECORATIVE CROWN (ENTABLATURE)
PLASTER (INLAID COLUMN)
as
CASING
PANELS OR GLAZING
DOOR
Door types (preferred)
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7. 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.
Preferred
■ stucco
■ 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
■ brick, red clay or white
■ wood
Discouraged
■ vinyl siding (subject to
sample approval)
Prohibited
■ faux stone
■ metal and aluminum
siding
■ half elevation treatment
■ T-111
■ unfinished, exposed
concrete block
■ logs, milled or rough
■ cedar shakes/shingles
Change in materials and wall plane (preferred)
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8. 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.
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
Discouraged
■ screened enclosures visible
from the street
Prohibited
■ two story screen
enclosures
■ metal storage sheds
■ carports
■ garages facing street on
lots over 20,000 sq. ft.
unless adequately screened
or buffered from roadways
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9. COLOR
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 Design Manual 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.
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 this would be a blue
Spanish -Mediterranean style home. A complete color sample chart displaying all approved colors is
available at the Gulf Stream 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 Article IX, Section E.
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 of Gulf Stream 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.
a. Principal Building
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 Article IX, Section E —
Color).
Principal Building Color shall refer to the predominant color application to all walls of the
principal building and associated accessory structures. Principal building colors are subject
to review and must be on the 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.
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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
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, 246, 247, 248, 239, 240, 241, 242, 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
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
Yellow-Greens/Toned Yellow -Greens (prohibited for Spanish -Mediterranean)
365, 366, 367, 372, 373, 374, 375, 379, 380, 386, 387, 388, 393, 394, 400, 414, 407, 408,
421,428
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
Greens (prohibited for Spanish -Mediterranean)
547, 582, 596, 617, 624
Blue-Greens/Toned Blue -Greens (prohibited for Spanish -Mediterranean)
645, 652, 666, 673, 680, 694, 701, 708, 715
Blues/Blue-Violets (prohibited for Spanish -Mediterranean)
771, 792, 793, 806, 807, 813, 834, 835
Off-Whites/Pastels
841 thru 973 (all)
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
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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
Reds/Red-Violets
1261, 1268, 1275, 1282, 1289, 1317, 1331
Violets/Toned Violets
All not allowed.
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
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
b. Trim
In addition to the principal 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.
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 review and must be on the Approved Color List and be
consistent with the principal building color.
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.
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
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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
Yellow/Toned Yellows
312, 319, 326, 334, 340, 348, 353, 360
Yellow-Greens/Toned Yellow -Greens (prohibited for Spanish -Mediterranean)
368, 376, 381, 389, 395, 401, 415, 409, 422, 429
Toned Greens (prohibited for Spanish -Mediterranean)
438, 443, 450, 458, 465, 472, 479, 486, 493, 500, 507, 514, 522, 528, 535
Greens (prohibited for Spanish -Mediterranean)
540, 548, 554, 561, 568, 575, 583, 589, 597, 603, 610, 618, 625, 631
Blue-Greens/Toned Blue -Greens (prohibited for Spanish -Mediterranean)
638, 646, 653, 659, 667, 674, 681, 687, 695, 702, 709, 716, 722, 729, 736
Blues/Blue-Violets (prohibited for Spanish -Mediterranean)
743, 750, 757, 764, 772, 778, 785, 794, 799, 808, 814, 820, 827, 836
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
Browns/Red-Browns
1159, 1167, 1173, 1179, 1187, 1193, 1199, 1207, 1216, 1220, 1227, 1233, 1242, 1249,
1254
Reds/Red-Violets
1262, 1269, 1276, 1283, 1290, 1296, 1303, 1310, 1318, 1324, 1332, 1338
Violets/Toned Violets
1380, 1387, 1394, 1401, 1408, 1415, 1422, 1429, 1436, 1443, 1450
Cool Neutrals/Toned Gray -Greens
1459, 1466, 1473, 1480, 1486, 1494, 1501, 1509, 1517, 1523, 1531, 1537, 1543, 1551,
1558, 1564, 1571, 1578
Grays/Blue-Grays
1586, 1592, 1599, 1605, 1613, 1620, 1627, 1634, 1641, 1648, 1654, 1662, 1668, 1676
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c. Accent
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.
Accent Color shall refer to the color application to any or all building accents such as
shutters, doors, and awnings. Accent colors are not subject to approved colors, but may not
include all shades of purple, primary red (except doors), or fluorescent colors.
d. 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 Gulf Stream.
Required
■ principal building color selected from the "Approved Color List"
■ trim colors selected from "Approved Trim Color List"
Preferred
■ principal building color representative of architectural style
■ trim color(s) to be consistent or complementary to principal building color
■ trim color(s) to be compatible with architectural style
Discouraged
■ more than 3 colors (principal building and trim)
■ dark stains inconsistent with community character
■ principal building color not representative of architectural style
■ trim color(s) not consistent or complementary to principal building color
■ trim color(s) not compatible with architectural style
Prohibited
■ non -approved colors for principal buildings and trim
■ purples, red (except doors), and fluorescent colors as trim or accent
■ non-earthtone stains
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B. GENERAL LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
The Landscape Architectural Standards have been developed to reinforce the overall character and
the image of the Gulf Stream environment.
The primary objectives of the landscape standards are to:
■ reinforce the community's identity
■ enhance visual quality
■ provide buffering
■ provide a pleasant environment for living areas
■ provide a pleasant environment for driving, walking, and other activities in the community
The correct selection of plant material:
■ beautifies the streetscape and softens buildings
■ controls glare
■ controls wind and directs breezes
■ provides shade
■ reduces evapo-transpiration rates and humidity
■ reinforces the identity of various districts
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Gulf Stream has a diverse selection of plant material and varying compositions. Formal, informal,
manicured, and naturalistic planting techniques are evident.
Formal
The arrangement of plant
material in an ordered unified
repetitious way (usually even
number of groupings).
Informal
The arrangement of plant
material in a random grouping
or asymmetric design.
Manicured
Well maintained and regularly
pruned.
Naturalistic
Allowed to grow freely with
minimal maintenance.
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Because of this diversity, no particular style or technique is encouraged or discouraged overall.
Landscape issues should be addressed on a district level basis. Some underlying principles do
apply to Gulf Stream as a whole.
Required
■ minimum landscaped open space of 40% of the lot area
Preferred
■ use of natives
■ xeriscaping techniques
■ consistency of neighborhood plant material, scale, massing, and selection
■ consistency of neighborhood maintenance techniques
■ protection and enhancement of existing plant material
■ controlled and planned use of exotics
■ efficient irrigation
■ semi -pervious driveway material (Chattahoochee stone, pavers)
Discouraged
■ invasive, exotic species:
Acacia species
Melaleuca leucdendra
Schinus terebinth
■ large expanses of impervious driveway materials
Prohibited
■ removal of any plant material within right-of-way without Town approval
■ removal of trees and palms (other than invasive exotics) over 8" in caliper without Town
approval of a Land Clearing Plan
■ the use of synthetic or artificial plant material
■ chainlink fence unless concealed 100% by plant material
■ painted driveways
■ driveway materials using primary or bright, bold colors (red, blue, etc.)
■ tire strip driveways
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1. TYPICAL NATIVE PLANTS
Listed below are some of the native plants that are appropriate and presently found in Gulf
Stream.
Ground Covers
Tall Sea Ox -Eye Daisy
Shrubs
Cocoplum
Firebush
Wax Myrtle
Hobe Sound Dwarf Cocoplum
Hawaiian Beach Berry
Palms
Royal Palm
Paurotis Palm
Sabal Palm
Trees
Dahoon Holly
Sea Grape
Satin Leaf
Pitch Apple
Live Oak
Mahogany
Gumbo Limbo
Buttonwood
Borrichia arborescens
Chrysobalanus icaco
Hamelia patens
Myrica cerifera
Chrysobalanus icaco
Scaevola frutescens
Roystonea elata
Acoelorrhaphe wrightii
Sabal palmetto
Ilex cassine
Coccoloba uvifera
Chrysophyllum olivifor)
Clusia rosea
Quercus virginiana
Swietenia mahagoni
Bursera simaruba
Conocanpus erectus
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2. OTHER PLANTS USED IN GULF STREAM
Two excellent reference books are:
Florida, My Eden (Exotic and Native Plants for Use in Tropic and Subtropic Landscape) by
Frederic B. Stresau, F.A.S.L.A.
Florida Landscape Plants, Native and Exotic, revised edition, by John V. Watkins and Thomas J.
Sheehan
The following are examples of materials presently found in Gulf Stream:
Ground Covers
Chinese Taro Alocasia cuculata
Swordfem Nephrolepis exaltata
Laua'e, East Indian Wart Fern Polypodium phymatodes
Peace Lily Spathiphyllum clevelandi
Dwarf Peace Lily Spathiphyllum 'Wallisii'
Dwarf Confederate Jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Minima'
Tall Shrubs
Southern Wax Privet
Ligustrum japonicum
Oleander
Nerium oleander
Kopsia
Ochrosia parvijlora
Truk Island Beach Berry
Scaevola koenigii
Hibiscus
Hibiscus rasa sinensis
Sandankwa Viburnum
Viburnum suspensum
Ficus
Ficus spp.
Shrubs
Surinam Cherry
Eugenia unijlora
Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
Ixora
lxora 'Singapore', 'Maui', 'Nora Grant', 'Super King' etc.
Dwarf Oleander
Nerium oleander 'Petite salmon'
Tobira
Pittosporum tobira
Crepe Jasmine
Tabernaemontana divaricata
Chalcas
Murraya paniculata
Vines
Brown Bud Allamanda Allamanda cathartica 'Hendersonii'
Bougainvillea Bougainvillea spectabilis
Monstera or Ceriman Mon.stera deliciosa
Confederate Jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides
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ARTICLE VI
DISTRICT STANDARDS
A. OVERVIEW OF DISTRICT STANDARDS
The District Standards, which are outlined on convenient reference charts on the following pages,
are based on the individual characteristics of the five single family zoning districts discussed
earlier in this Manual. The objective is to maintain and protect the existing distinctive character
of each of the districts. As a result, sometimes even relatively subtle differences in design
direction have been provided for in the standards.
These District Standards are intended to be used in conjunction with Areawide Standards.
Because many of the concepts are discussed and illustrated in Article V, reference should be
made to Article V for a better understanding of a standard's intent.
Finally, it should be noted that these standards are the result of all of the issues discussed earlier
in this Manual and clarification of intent may in fact be found in the Introduction. These
standards are intended to allow a reasonable amount of individual design flexibility while keeping
the interests of each neighborhood or zoning district in mind.
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DISTRICT STANDARDS
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Zoning Districts
Gulf Stream
Core
Ocean West
Beachfront
Fringe
Place an Soleil
1. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
Preferred
Gulf Stream—
Gulf Stream—
Med. Revival
Gulf Stream—
Bermuda
Bermuda
Gulf Stream—
Bermuda
Bermuda
Med. Revival
Discouraged
Contemporary
Contemporary
Contemporary
Contemporary
Med. Revival
Prohibited
A - Frame
Geodesic domes
Art Deco
Other theme architecture not characteristic of South Florida or Gulf Stream
2. ROOFS
Required
90% of visible roof must maintain a minimum slope of 10%
Preferred
Low pitched hip
Low to medium
Medium pitched
True to
Low pitched
White tile
pitched hip or
hip or
architectural
hip
If two-story:
hip -gable
hip -gable
style
White tile for
dormers and
combinations
combinations
Gulf Stream—
stepbacks
White tile
White tile for
Bermuda
Gulf Stream—
Red barrel
Bermuda
tile for
Red barrel
Med. Revival
tile for
Med. Revival
Discouraged
Front gable
Front gable
Front gable
Styles which
Front gable
S -tile
S -tile
S -tile
incorporate
S -tile
very low or
steep slopes
Prohibited
Steep roofs (over
45°)
Mansard
Non-earthtone colors (except white)
Bright, un -naturalistic looking roof material
Metal roofs
Primary color tiles/shingles
Gambrel
Flat (over 10% visible)
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Zoning Districts
Gulf Stream
Core
Ocean West
Beachfront
Fringe
Place an Soleil
3. BUILDING HEIGHT
Required
Under 30'
Under 30'
Under 35'
Under 30'
Under 30'
Preferred
One-story
One- or two-
One- or two-
One- or two-
One-story
Floor to ceiling
stories
stories
stories
Floor to ceiling
elevations less
elevations less
than 12'
than 12'
Discouraged
Two-story
One-story ceiling
One-story
One-story ceiling
height over 15'
ceiling
height over 15'
height over 15'
Prohibited
Abrupt grade change between house and yard ("pedestal house" appearance)
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Zoning Districts
Gulf Stream
Core
Ocean West
Beachfront
Fringe
Place an Soleil
4. WALLS
(applicable to all walls located between the street and the minor accessory setback line)
Required
4'-6' walls must
be screened
from AlA by
landscaping
Walls must be finished on both sides
Preferred
None
Intermittent or
Intermittent or
Accent only
None
Low wall/fence
concealed by
concealed by
Correspond to
Low wall/fence
combination
plant material
plant material
architecture
combination
Low wall/hedge
Correspond to
Correspond to
Not to exceed
Low wall/hedge
combination
architecture
architecture
more than 75%
combination
Correspond to
of frontage
Correspond to
architecture
architecture
Simple, uncluttered traditional forms
Discouraged
Use as perimeter
Entry or accent
wall
wall
Excessive ornamentation including reveals, decorative tile, banding, etc.
Prohibited
Walls over 4'
Walls over 6'
Walls over 8'
Walls over 6'
Walls over 4'
Perimeter walls
Walls less than
Perimeter walls
12' from AIA
r.o.w. line
Unfinished concrete block (painted block is not considered "finished")
Open bond "web"
Solid continuous exposed walls
Walls closer than 5' to the edge of street pavement or property line, whichever is further from
the street unless otherwise specified
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Zoning Districts
Gulf Stream
Core
Ocean West
Beachfront
Fringe
Place an Soleil
5. ENTRANCE GATES
Required
None
Preferred
Discrete or
Corresponding to
Discrete or
None
hidden
architectural
hidden
Corresponding to
style
Corresponding to
architectural
architectural
style
style
Discouraged
Primary color
Primary color
All
All
Prohibited
All
Over 6'
Over 8'
Over 6'
Over 6'
Solid
Solid
Solid
6. FENCES
(applicable to all fences located between the street and the minor accessory setback line)
Required
Fences must be
Fences must be
screened from
screened from
view from AlA
view from any
by landscaping
public or
private roadway
by landscaping
Pools 4' minimum
Fences must be finished on both sides or screened
Preferred
Low -open wood
Low -open
Consistent with
Consistent with
None
Intermittent or
architectural
architectural
Low -open
concealed by
style
style
wood
plant material
Intermittent or
concealed by
plant material
Discouraged
None
None
None
None
Fronting
property
Prohibited
Over 5'
Over 6'
Over 8'
Over 6'
Over 5'
Solid
Fences less than
Solid
Solid
12' from AIA
r.o.w. line
ChaiWink (unless concealed by plant material)
Fences closer than 5' to the edge of street pavement or property line, whichever is further from
the street.
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Zoning Districts
Gulf Stream
Core
Ocean West
Beachfront
Fringe
Place au Soleil
7. WALLS AND FENCES: NOT VISIBLE FROM STREET
Required
Pools 4' minimum
Walls must be finished on both sides
Fences must be two-sided or screened
Preferred
Consistent with architectural style
Discouraged
None
None
I None
None
None
Prohibited
Chainlink (unless concealed by plant material)
Any wall. or fence over 8'
Walls and fences over 5' located between minor accessary setback line and
waters connected to the Intracoastal Waterway
8. DRIVEWAYS
Required
Sufficient to provide two off-street parking spaces.
Preferred
Pervious material
Pervious material
Pervious material
Pervious material
Pervious
for example:
or textured
for example:
for example:
material
Chattahoochee
monolithic
Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee
or textured
stone
surface
stone
stone
monolithic
Pavers
for example:
Pavers
Pavers
surface
Not to exceed
Chattahoochee
for example:
50% of front
stone
yard
Pavers
Chattahoochee
Circular drives
Textured
stone
with island
concrete
Pavers
plantings
Textured
concrete
Discouraged
Untextured
Asphalt
monolithic
surfaces
Prohibited
Painted driveways
Primary colors
Exposed earth
Tire strips
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Zoning Districts
Gulf Stream
Core
Ocean West
Beachfront
Fringe
Place an Soleil
9. FRONT YARDS
Required
Preferred
Screen from
Large spacious
Screened from
Open, naturalistic
Open large turf
street by hedge
turf or low
street by
plantings
or planted
or low fence
planted area,
walls/plantings/
Informal
area
(4' or under)
concealed by
gates
groupings
Scattered
20% minimum
perimeter
Naturalistic
Lush/exotics
canopy
planted area
plantings
plantings
trees
Dense natives
Informal
Foundation
Scattered canopy
Layered lush/
plantings
trees
exotics
Discouraged
Open yards
Wide open view
Wide open view
Tall hedges
from street
from street
Prohibited
Hardscape over
Hardscape over
Hardscape over
Hardscape over
Hardscape over
60% of front
20% of front
20% of front
60% of front
a1a of front
40%
yard
yard
yard
yazd
yard
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ARTICLE VII
PREDOMINANT ARCHITECTURAL
STYLES
A. SPANISH -MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL STYLE
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
Two styles of architecture have historically dominated the character of Gulf Stream homes —
Spanish -Mediterranean Revival Style and Gulf Stream -Bermuda Style. While the use of these two
styles is therefore encouraged, it is not required. The provisions of this Article are intended for
those choosing one of these styles and are intended to guide the process of design for new
construction as well as remodeling and renovation.
Many beachfront houses exhibit Spanish Mediterranean Revival style architecture. Strong
unifying characteristics include barrel tile roofs, pale washed walls, simple uncluttered detailing,
and the appearance of thick walls. The emphasis on open architecture such as balconies,
courtyards, and verandas, is suited for Gulf Stream's subtropical climate. The selected
architectural styles, Spanish and Mediterranean Revival, will be described through a series of
graphics and the use of explicit architectural vocabulary. Appropriate variations or interpretations
of this style are permitted.
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1. BUILDING FORM
Distinguished by simple and strong configurations, Spanish and Mediterranean style homes are
typically either one or two stories. These structures often exhibit an asymmetrical facade with
varying roofs. Wall planes predominate over openings on primary surfaces(windows, doors, etc.).
Usually one or more predominant arches are incorporated above the main entrance or principal
window. Arches are also used below porches and verandas. They are typically semicircular and in
regular series with columns as supports or walls. Stucco columns should be square, rectangular,
or round and appear massive in thickness. The column height should be four to five times the
width of the column. Balconies or porches should be integrated into the building form to add
articulation.
Preferred
■ simple, strong rectilinear
forms
■ asymmetrical facade
■ wall planes predominate
over openings
■ semicircular arches
■ column height four to five
times column width
■ capitals and column bands
■ balconies, porches,
verandas, courtyards
■ wrought iron or wood
railings
■ appearance of "thick
walls"
Discouraged
■ complex or angular
building forms
■ excessive large windows
■ flat or parabolic arches
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2. ROOFS
Spanish and Mediterranean Revival roofs often exhibit a combination of gable and hip roofs.
Preferred
■ hip or gable roofs
■ traditional red barrel tiles
■ simple short overhangs
■ exposed rafter tails
■ decorative chimney or bell tower
■ gutters and downspouts designed as a continuous architectural feature
■ exposed gutters and downspouts painted to match adjacent roof or wall material
■ flashing, vent stacks, and pipes painted to match adjacent building surface
■ low pitched roofs (6:12 slopes or less)
Discouraged
■ "S" -shaped tile
■ skylights
■ very low pitched roofs (slopes less than 4:12)
Prohibited
■ flat roofs visible over 10% of total roof
■ gambrel roofs
■ mansard roofs
■ glazed skylights on the streetside
■ solar panels on the streetside
■ non-earthtone colored tile
■ shingles
6:12 Slopes or less preferred
k•
Slopes less than 4:12 is discouraged
Traditional red barrel the roof with simple, short
overhangs and exposed rafter tails (preferred)
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Spanish Tile
"S -Tile"
(Discouraged)
Chimneys are a decorative, integral part of Mediterranean Revival roofs.
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American—Spanish Tile
Straight Barrel Tile
Tapered
"Pan Tile"
(Neither Preferred nor
(Preferred)
(Preferred)
Discouraged)
Spanish Tile
"S -Tile"
(Discouraged)
Chimneys are a decorative, integral part of Mediterranean Revival roofs.
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3. WINDOWS
Windows typically exhibit rectangular or round -headed openings. They have several small panes in
each window rather than one large pane of glass.
Preferred
■ small multi -paned
■ round -headed
■ recessed openings
■ casement windows
Discouraged
■ shutters
■ metal or aluminum awnings
Small, multi -paned
Prohibited recessed casement
■ floor to ceiling windows greater than one story windows (preferred)
■ reflective glass visible from street
■ glass block visible from street
■ jalousie windows visible from street
■ picture windows over 3' in length visible from street
Round -headed windows
(preferred)
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4. ENTRANCES
Like windows, doors in Spanish and Mediterranean Revival architecture are typically rectangular or
round -headed. The doorway should be fully recessed in order to convey the appearance of thick,
protective exterior walls. Doors are traditionally made of wood with a "heavy" look, as well as being
highly detailed.
Preferred
■ recessed
■ fan light
■ wood
■ wood/glass combination
■ appropriate scale and proportion
Discouraged
■ solid, unarticulated doors
■ stained glass sidelights
Prohibited
■ two-story porte cochere
Recessed French door with fan light preferred
.le
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5. EXTERIOR MATERIALS/COLORS
Stucco is the primary Spanish and Mediterranean type wall surface material utilized throughout Gulf
Stream. A smooth stucco finish with a hand -troweled, modeled look is typical. Accent materials and
colors used to complement the stucco are encouraged in moderation. The use of tile, wood, brick,
and finished concrete should be used as design accents only. Buildings are encouraged to have up
to three colors, one base color and two trim colors. The trim colors would typically be used on the
cornice bands and window articulation.
Required
■ principal building color selected from the approved color list (with the exception of blues and
greens #365-840)
Preferred
■ hand -troweled stucco finish
■ tile, wood, brick, or finished concrete as accent material
■ warm, light pastel or off-white principal color
■ light pastel window trim to be compatible with principal building color
Discouraged
■ more than three colors (principal building and trim)
■ 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
Prohibited
■ any material other than stucco as primary building material
■ non -approved colors for principal building and trim
■ blues, greens, as principal building color (#365-840)
■ shades of purples, red (excluding doors), and fluorescent colors as trim or accent
■ stain as principal building color
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6. GARAGES/ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Garages, storage sheds, decks, and other ancillary structures are elements which should be integrated
with the principal building in color and architectural style.
Preferred
■ Spanish—Mediterranean
Revival style architecture
■ same color and materials
as principal building
Discouraged
■ different color or material
than principal building
Prohibited
■ metal storage sheds
■ carport
■ garages facing street on
lots over 20,000 sq. ft.
unless adequately screened
or buffered from public
roadways
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B. GULF STREAM -BERMUDA STYLE
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
Gulf Stream—Bermuda style architecture refers to the majority of houses in Gulf Stream that exhibit
a combination of Bermuda, British Colonial, or Georgian characteristics. Gulf Stream—Bermuda style
architecture places emphasis on simple, straightforward design. Roofs are a predominant and
identifiable feature. Gulf Stream—Bermuda style roofs do not recycle rain water as Bermuda roofs
do, but the white tiles do reflect the heat of the sun and the extended overhangs provide shade and
shelter from our, rainy climate. Decorative chimneys adorn most roofs, while contrasting details such
as shutters and doors add interest and charm to this style.
1. BUILDING FORM
Most Gulf Stream—Bermuda style houses are patterned after simple rectilinear forms. Although the
majority are rectangles, many houses have L- and U—shaped layouts. Most Gulf Stream—Bermuda
style houses are one story and exhibit long, low roof lines. Two-story houses should pay particular
attention to reducing the size of the second floor and applying articulation such as balconies,
setbacks, and other design techniques to avoid "box like" massive buildings.
The use of stepbacks is appropriate to reduce excessive bulkiness and provide a transition between
first and second stories. A few critical stepbacks on a building are better than several minor
stepbacks that only complicate the facade and create "busy architecture."
Preferred
■ simple rectangular
configurations
■ stepbacks to second story
■ smaller second story
configurations
■ single story garages
■ balconies
Discouraged
■ angular walls
■ complex facade treatment
(excessive multi -layer
stepbacks)
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2. ROOFS
Preferred
■ hip roof
■ combination hip/gable
roofs
■ simple roof geometry
emphasizing long
horizontal lines
■ low pitched roofs (6:12
slopes or less)
■ white tile
■ roof overhang (2-216")
■ exposed rafter tails
■ decorative capped
chimney
■ flashing, vent stacks, and
pipes painted to match
adjacent building surface
Discouraged
■ gable
■ pyramidal hip (often has
too steep of slope)
■ dormers on single story
houses
■ very low pitched roofs
(slope less than 4:12)
Prohibited
■ front gable
■ gambrel
■ mansard
■ shed
■ tiles other than white
■ barrel tiles
■ pan tiles
■ shingles
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3. WIlVDows
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.
Preferred
■ small multi -paned
■ rectilinear form
■ casement to reflect color
of building
■ keystone over lintel
■ pronounced sill and/or
lintel
Discouraged
■ windows as dominant
element (there should be
higher % wall covering
than window treatment)
■ bay and bow windows as
prominent feature
■ paired and triple windows
■ palladian window
■ sliding window
Prohibited
■ floor to ceiling windows
greater than one story
■ reflective glass visible
from street
■ glass block visible from
street
■ jalousie windows visible
from street
■ picture windows over 3'
visible from street
contrasting shutters (Preferred)
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4. SHUTTERS
Shutters are important elements of Gulf Stream -Bermuda style houses. They should contrast with the
primary building color and be proportioned to the window.
Preferred
■ shutters should measure the
full height and half the
width of the window
■ traditional horizontal slat or
paneltype
■ contrasting color
■ functional
Discouraged
■ commercial type
■ board and batten
■ no shutters
■ metal or aluminum awnings
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5. ENTRANCES
Gulf Stream -Bermuda houses offer a variety of entry features. Doors are often detailed with
combination of glazing and panels. Transom lights are a character borrowed from Georgian styles.
Although not typical, porte cocheres and columns are sometimes evident.
Preferred
■ multi paneled doors (6-8)
■ transom lights
■ contrasting shutters or side
lights
■ simple pediment
Discouraged
■ aluminum/metal doors,
unpainted
■ board and batten door
■ over bearing entabliture or
pediment
■ solid, flush door
Prohibited
■ two-story pone cochere
■ two-story columns
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6. EXTERIOR MATERIALS/COLORS
Traditional Gulf Stream -Bermuda building materials consist of concrete block construction with
smooth stucco finishes. Colors are typically exemplified by various soft pastel colors and off-whites.
Required
■ principal building color
from approved color list
Preferred
■ smooth stucco finish
■ wood trim
■ white and soft pastel
colors
■ contrasting trim
■ white or neutral color
quoins and keystones
Discouraged
■ 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 principal
building color
■ trim color(s) not
compatible with
architectural style
Prohibited
■ wood as primary material
■ faux stone
■ vinyl
■ metal and aluminum siding
■ veneer applications
■ unfinished, exposed concrete block
■ non -approved colors for principal building and trim colors
■ shades of purples, red (excluding doors), and fluorescent colors as trim or accent
■ stain as principal building color
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7. OTHER FEATURES
Other important elements contribute to the character of Gulf Stream -Bermuda style.
Preferred
■ quoins
■ decorative capped
chimneys
■ keystone detailing
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8. GARAGES/ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Garages, storage sheds, decks, and other ancillary structures are elements which should be
integrated with the principal building in color and architectural style.
Preferred
■ reflective of Gulf
Stream—Bermuda
architecture
■ same color and materials
as principal building
Discouraged
■ different color or material
than principal building
Prohibited
■ metal storage sheds
■ carport
■ garages facing street on
lots over 20,000 sq. ft.
unless adequately screened
or buffered from public
roadways
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Gulf Stream—Bermuda style garage with double bay doors and detailing.
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ARTICLE VIII
SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS
Other elements which affect the overall community character and quality are as follows:
A. T.V. ANTENNAS/SATELLITE DISHES
Preferred
■ antennas confined to attic space
■ homes wired to accommodate cable reception
Discouraged
■ satellite dishes
■ exterior antennas
Prohibited
■ antennas over 5' from highest portion of roof
■ antennas attached to accessory buildings
■ satellite television antenna system over 12' in diameter
■ satellite television antennas visible from abutting properties
B. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Preferred
■ screened from view
■ insulated for sound attenuation
■ located in attic or backyard
Discouraged
■ located other than in attic or backyard
■ ground -mounted equipment higher than 4' above grade
Prohibited
■ roof -mounted equipment visible from abutting properties
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C. FRONT YARD ACCOUTREMENTS
Preferred
■ none
Discouraged
■ all
Prohibited
■ animal yard ornaments, e.g. pink flamingos, ceramic animals visible from the street
■ lawn jockeys visible from the street
■ statuary visible from the street
■ objects d' art visible from the street
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ARTICLE IX
APPENDIX
A. GLOSSARY OF ARCHITECTURAL TERMS
While many of these terms do not appear in this manual they may appear on
architectural drawings and are included to facilitate a better understanding of
building design.
ARCH
Structural element shaped in an arc or curve.
BALCONY
Platform extending from the facade of a building.
BARREL TILE
Semi -cylindrical tile used for roofing; i.e., Mediterranean Revival.
BAY WINDOW
A window projecting outward from the main wall of a building.
BOARD AND BATTEN
Vertical siding composed of wide boards that do not overlap and
narrow strips, or battens, nailed over the spaces between the
boards.
BOND
The general method of overlapping the joints of successive courses
of bricks or stones, thereby binding them together to form a wall
or other surface. Different patterns may be formed by these joints
(e.g., common bond, flemish bond, english bond, herringbone
bond).
CASEMENT WINDOW
Window with hinges to the side and a vertical opening either on
the side or in the center.
CLAPBOARD
Siding material or horizontal wooden strips, often applied with the
thicker edge overlapping the clapboard below.
COPING
The capping or top course of a wall, sometimes protecting the wall
from weather.
CORNICE
Projecting ornamental molding along the top of a building or wall.
COURSE
A horizontal row of bricks, shingles, stones, or other building
materials.
COURSED MASONRY
A wall with continuous horizontal layers of stone or brick.
CUPOLA
A lookout or similar small structure on the top of a building.
DORMER
Structure projecting from a sloping roof with window or ventilating
louvers.
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DOUBLE HUNG
A window with an upper and low sash arranged so that each slides
WINDOW
vertically past the other.
DOUBLE PORTICO
A projecting two-story porch with columns and a pediment.
EAVE
The projecting overhang at the lower edge of a roof.
ENTABLITURE
In classical architecture, the part of a structure between the column
capital and the roof or pediment, comprising the architrave, frieze,
and cornice.
FACADE
A building's face, front or elevation.
FAN LIGHT
A semicircular or fan -shaped window with radiating members or
tracery set over a door or window.
FASCIA
A flat, horizontal band used to finish the edge of an exposed rafter.
FENESTRATION
Window design and placement.
FINIAL
An ornament at the top of a spire, gable or pinnacle.
FLASHING
Copper or other materials used to make weather -tight the joint
between a chimney and a roof.
FLAT ROOF
A roof having only enough slope for drainage.
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The ratio of the gross floor area of all structures on a lot to the lot
(FAR)
area, excluding vertical core circulation areas for multistory
structures.
FRIEZE
A horizontal band, often with decorative detail, located below the
cornice.
GABLE
A triangular wall section at the end of a pitched roof.
HIP ROOF
A roof with four uniformly pitched sides.
JALOUSIE
A type of window or door with numerous horizontal slats, usually
glass, operated by a crank.
KEYSTONE
The central, top most stone or feature of an arch. Also, the central
detail above windows or doors which appears to come from an
arch but is used for decorative purposes.
LATTICE
Diagonal interlocking lath or other material used as screening.
LINTEL
The horizontal beam over the top of a door or window.
LOUVER
A door or window with fixed or movable slanted slats.
MANSARD
A roof with two slopes on each side, the lower slope being much
steeper; frequently used to add an upper story.
MASONRY
Stone work or brick work used in wall construction.
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MASS
Mass describes three dimensional forms, the simplest of which are
cubes, boxes (or "rectangular solids"). Buildings are rarely one of
these simple forms. This composition is generally described as the
"massing" of forms in a building.
MITER
The edge of a piece of material, generally wood, that has been
beveled preparatory to making a miter joint.
MOLDING
A decorative band either carved or applied into a surface.
MULLIONS
A vertical member separating (and often supporting) windows,
doors or panels set in a series.
MUNTINS
A small, slender wood or metal member which separates the panes
of glass in a window.
PEDIMENT
Wide, low pitched gable end of the roof; triangular crowning -
element over doors and windows.
PITCH
The slope of a roof expressed in terms of a ratio of height to span.
PORCH
An outside walking area having the floor elevated more than eight
inches above grade.
PORTE COCHERE
A large covered entrance porch through which vehicles can drive.
PORTICO
A major porch, usually with a pedimented roof supported by
classical columns.
PRIMARY BUILDING
The particular facade of a building which faces the street to which
FACADE
the address of the building pertains.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING
The main structure on a lot.
QUOIN
Units of stone, brick, or raised stucco used to accentuate the
corners of a building.
RAFTER A sloping structural member of the roof that extends from the
ridge
SETBACK The minimum horizontal distance between the lot or property line
and the nearest front, side, or rear line of the building (as the case
may be), including terraces or any covered projection thereof,
excluding steps.
SHAKE Split wood shingles.
SHED ROOF A sloping, single planed roof as seen on a lean-to.
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SHINGLE (ROOF)
A thin, oblong shaped material laid in overlapping rows as a
covering for roofs, typically of wood or an asphalt based material.
SHIPLAP SIDING
Early siding consisting of wide horizontal boards with "U" or "V"
shaped groves.
SHUTTER
A cover or screen for a door or a window.
SIDELIGHT
A window or opening in or at the side of a wall, door, etc.
SIDING
Building material used for the surface of a building.
SILL
Lowermost member of a frame house. The large dimension
wooden element resting directly on the foundation.
SLATE
Thinly laminated rock, split for roofing, paving, etc.
SOFFIT
The finished underside of an eave.
STREET FRONTAGE
The total linear dimension of all property lines which coincide with
the edge of an adjoining street right-of-way.
STUCCO
Coarse or fine plasterwork used for exterior or interior walls.
TRANSOM
A small window or shutter -like panel directly over a door or
window.
TERRA COTTA
A fine-grained, brown -red, fired clay used for roof tiles and
decoration; literally, cooked earth.
TILE (ROOF)
A thin, usually rectangular material laid in overlapping rows as a
covering for roofs, typically of fired clay or concrete.
VERANDA
A roofed porch sometimes stretching on two side of a building.
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B. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS
The Town of Gulf Stream has established three development review processes and authorities to
equate the intensity, length and cost of the review processes with the potential impacts of proposed
developments. These authorities/processes include, from lowest to highest: the Planning and Building
Administrator, the Architectural Review and Planning Board, and the Town Commission (which also
serves as the Board of Adjustment). Depending on the.type and size of a proposed development, a
review authority may provide either a recommendation to higher review authority or take final action
on an application for approval.
Table IX -B -I indicates the approvals needed for various development projects and the review
authority charged with taking the final action. Table IX -B-2 provides cross-references to applicable
sections of the Town Land Development Code or Florida Statutes where standards or procedural
requirements for each type of approval can be found. In addition, the application fee for each type
of approval also is provided in Table IX -B-2. Finally, a flow chart is provided at the end of this
section to provide a general illustration of the typical steps and time frames involved with each
review process.
Please note the information in this section is only a summary of applicable Town codes, resolutions
and state statutes. Accordingly, all users of this manual are strongly advised to consult the
appropriate sections of the Town Land Development Code, Resolutions of the Town Commission
and/or Florida Statutes for a complete description of all requirements, fees and time frames. Failure
of the Town to accept or process Applications for Development Approval in the manner or time
frames contained herein shall not give rise to any claim against the Town by any affected party.
The acceptance and processing of Applications for Development Approval shall be governed strictly
by the applicable sections of the Town's adopted codes, ordinances, resolutions and state statutes.
TABLE IX -B-1
Type of Project
Approvals Needed
Final Review
Authority(1)
New Houses
Level 3 Arch/Site Plan
Town Commission
Review
Additions or Demolitions of greater
Level 3 Arch/Site Plan
Town Commission
than 50% of existing gross floor area
Review
Additions or Demolitions of greater
Level 2 Arch/Site Plan
Architectural Review
than 300 sq. ft. or 10% of existing
Review
& Planning Board
gross floor area, but less than 50%
Additions or Demolitions of less than
Level 1 Arch/Site Plan
Planning & Building
300 sq. ft. and 10% or less of
Review
Administrator
existing gross floor area
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TABLE IX -B-1
Type of Project
Approvals Needed
Final Review
Authority(1)
Additions or Demolitions of less than
Level 2 Arch/Site Plan
Architectural Review
300 sq. ft. and 10% or less of
Review
& Planning Board
existing gross floor area utilizing an
item classified as Discouraged in the
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Guest Houses
Level 2 Arch/Site Plan
Architectural Review
Review
& Planning Board
Minor Accessory Structures (pools,
Level I Arch/Site Plan
Planning & Building
tennis courts, sheds, gazebos)
Review
Administrator
Any change in exterior colors or
Level 1 Arch/Site Plan
Planning & Building
materials
Review
Administrator
Increases or decreases in impervious
Level 1 Arch/Site Plan
Planning & Building
surface area or change in surface
Review
Administrator
materials
Walls, fences and driveway gates (not
Level 1 Arch/Site Plan
Planning & Building
on AlA)
Review
Administrator
Walls, fences, driveway gates,
North Ocean
Architectural Review
landscaping and structures within 50
Boulevard Landscape
& Planning Board
feet of AlA
Disturbance Permit
Lot Clearing or relandscaping of 50%
Land Clearing Plan
Architectural Review
or more of lot area
Review
& Planning Board
Signs other than real estate or address
Sign Review
Architectural Review
signs
& Planning Board
Subdivision of property into 2 or
Subdivision Review
Town Commission
more lots
and Level 3 Arch/Site
Plan Review
Voluntary Annexation or Contraction
Annexation/
Town Commission
of municipal limits
Contraction Review
and Level 3 Arch/Site
Plan Review
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TABLE IX -B-1
Type of Project
Approvals Needed
Final Review
Authority(1)
Any project requiring a Special
Special Exception
Town Commission
Exception
Review and
Level 3 Arch/Site Plan
Review
Any project at Variance with
Variance Review and
Town Commission
provisions in the Land Development
Level 3 Arch/Site Plan
Code
Review
Any project that is the subject of a
Development
Town Commission
Development Agreement
Agreement and
Level 3 Arch/Site Plan
Review
Any project requiring an amendment
Rezoning and
Town Commission
to the text of the Land Development
Level 3 Arch/Site Plan
Code or Official Zoning Map
Review
Any project requiring an amendment
Comprehensive Plan
Town Commission
to the text of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and
or Future Land Use Map
Level 3 Arch/Site Plan
Review
Any project classified as a
DRI/ICE Review and
Town Commission
Development of Regional Impact
Level 3 Arch/Site Plan
(DRI) or otherwise subject to the
Review
review provisions of the
Intergovernmental Coordination
Element (ICE)
(1) Where more than one approval is necessary for a project, all final actions shall be
taken by the highest review authority required. For example, where a project requires
approval of both a Level I Architectural/Site Plan Review and a Land Clearing Plan
Review, final action for both applications shall be taken by the Architectural Review and
Planning Board.
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TABLE IX -B-2
Review Process
Applicable Land
Final Review
Application Fee(2)
Development
Authority(1)
Code/Florida
Statutes Section
Annexation/
Chapter 171, Fla.
Town Commission
$300
Contraction Review
Stat.
Comprehensive Plan
Chapter 58, Art. III,
Town Commission
$500
Amendment
LDC & Chapter
163.3187, Fla. Stat.
Development
Chapter 163.3220,
Town Commission
$300
Agreement
Fla. Stat.
Development of
Chapter 380.06, Fla.
Town Commission
Fee to be
Regional Impact/
Stat.
established by
Intergovernmental
Town Commission
Coordination Element
upon submission of
Review
application
Land Clearing Plan
Chapter 58, Art. VI,
Architectural
$50
Review
LDC
Review and
Planning Board
Level 1 Arch/Site
Chapter 66, Art.
Planning and
No fee.
Plan Review
V.1., LDC
Building
Administrator
Level 2 Arch/Site
Chapter 66, Art.
Architectural
$100
Plan Review
V.1., LDC
Review and
Planning Board
Level 3 Arch/Site
Chapter 66, Art.
Town Commission
$150
Plan Review
V.1., LDC
North Ocean
Chapter 66, Art. VII,
Architectural
$25
Boulevard Landscape
LDC
Review and
Disturbance Permit
Planning Board
Rezoning
Chapter 66, Art. I,
Town Commission
$300
LDC
Sign Review
Chapter 66, Art.
Architectural
$25
VIII, LDC
Review and
Planning Board
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TABLE IX -B-2
Review Process
Applicable Land
Final Review
Application Fee(2)
Development
Authority(1)
Code/Florida
Statutes Section
Special Exception
Chapter 66, Art.
Town Commission
$150
V.3., LDC
Subdivision
Chapter 62, LDC
Town Commission
$150 plus $25 for
each lot
Variance
Chapter 66, Art.
Town Commission
$300
V.2., LDC
(1) Where more than one approval is necessary for a project, all final actions shall be
taken by the highest review authority required. For example, where a project requires
approval of both a Level 1 Architectural/Site Plan Review and a Land Clearing Plan
Review, final action for both applications shall be taken by the Architectural Review and
Planning Board.
(2) Application fees do not include direct expenses, such as advertising and professional
fees, for which the applicant may have to reimburse the Town. All application fees and
reimbursable expenses are as adopted by Resolution 95-1.
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house exhibits several
characteristic details:
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balcony
■ front and side gables
■ shingled roof
■ simple front entry
In Gulf Stream, most of the
vernacular houses are
classified as "polo cottages"
and are located near the Gulf
Stream School. Examples
exist in both frame and
masonry construction that
were built during the late
1920's and early 1930's.
These houses are one story in
height and simple in design:
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■ bay or bow window
■ brick or horizontal
weatherboard
■ attic louvers
■ A -frame cap chimney
■ shingled roof
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2. SPANISH—MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL STYLE ARCHITECTURE
The earliest buildings designed in Gulf Stream exemplify the Mediterranean Revival style. Addison
Mizner's (1872-1933) Spanish Revival buildings revolutionized architectural design in the Palm
Beach area and created an identifying style for much of South Florida in the 1920's. The
Mediterranean Revival style offered an attractive alternative to existing architecture. Mizner's style
swept resort architecture and set a precedent for design for several years.
In Gulf Stream, Mizner's Gulf
Stream Golf Club Clubhouse
served as the town's
beginning. Soon, other well
known architects designed
beachfront houses using this
style. Mediterranean Revival
style architecture can best be
described as an eclectic style
that depends on the Mission
and Spanish Colonial Revival
styles for its roots. It uses
elements of Italian, Spanish,
Moorish, and even French
themes to elaborate on the
earlier, more simple styles.
All of the Mediterranean
houses in Gulf Stream have
stucco exteriors and barrel tile
roofs. Although many of the
buildings exhibit similar
overall style, details vary
considerably.
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The Town of Gulf Stream has maintained the tradition of building its public and civic buildings in
the Mediterranean Revival style. Both the Town Hall and Police Station were designed in the style
most characterized with South Florida.
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3. BERMUDA STYLE ARCHITECTURE
Although the fust recorded style was Mediterranean Revival, examples of British Colonial houses
were designed as early as 1926. It was not until the late 1930's and early 1940's that the British
Colonial style established a foothold in Gulf Stream. This style of architecture developed from an
interest in Colonial Revival, Georgian style, and British—Caribbean or Bermuda architecture. As
various subdivisions were developed, the Bermuda style gained popularity. Gulf Stream—Bermuda
style architecture is currently the most predominant style in Gulf Stream.
Gulf Stream's "Bermuda" style, however, differs from its native roots. The designers and builders
of the old Bermuda island houses had relatively few complications with which to contend. Their
pursuits were for the most part agricultural and sea -faring, resulting in a simple life style with little
emphasis on luxury.
Bermuda architecture is eminently appropriate to its climate and other local conditions, harmonious
and in scale with the surroundings. Because the most identifiable traditions are those of rural English
architecture, the architecture is in no sense grand, nor is it even considered important compared to
that of other lands. Its appeal lies chiefly in the fact that it is very simple, straightforward, and is an
expression and outcome of its environment.
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Traditional construction materials include local indigenous cedar, for rafters and floor joists, and
limestone, which is easily quarried and used as blocks for walls and tiles for roofs.
Almost all Bermuda roofs are tiled and whitewashed. The tiles usually overlap in the fashion of
slates or shingles in horizontally parallel rows. Each the or "slate" is ll/,-;" thick and measures
approximately 10" wide by 12" long. The entire roof surface is heavily coated with a watertight
whitewash to maintain the purity of the rain water which is channeled and saved in storage tanks
below the house.
The eaves have a small projection of only 6-10" which are supported by exposed rafter tails. This
type of eave was adapted to Bermuda architecture to prevent the occasional hurricanes from
destroying or up -lifting the roofs.
Roof styles vary, including hipped roofs and roofs with gables. Often a combination exists on the
same house. There is no standard angle or pitch. Roof surfaces are never interrupted by dormer
windows, and roof spans are small, often under 18 feet.
Limited spans restrict large floor plans and contribute to the general small scale of Bermuda houses.
Floor plans are a simple succession of rectangular rooms often forming square, U-shaped, and L-
shaped configurations. When the house became too small, additional rooms were added as projecting
wings to the original plan. This was often done in an incremental fashion, but frequently resulted in
symmetry and order.
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BERMUDA ARCHITECTURE
Key Characteristics
■ pastel color
■ small overhang
■ high multi -pane windows
■ exposed rafter tails
■ contrasting shutters
■ quoin detailing
■ simple, sturdy wood door
■ single or multiple pitched hip/gable roofs
■ tiled, whitewashed roof
■ decorative, capped chimney
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Many of the houses in Gulf Stream exhibit Bermuda style and characteristics; however, they are not
true Bermuda architecture.
The "Gulf Stream—Bermuda" style architecture references British Colonial, Bermuda, Island Regency,
and traits of Georgian style architecture, with the strongest influence being Bermuda architecture. The
houses in Gulf Stream have adapted these styles to the subtropical climate of Florida.
■ low pitched roof
■ contrasting shutters
■ multi -paned windows
■ white tile roof
■ simple, rectilinear forms
■ building stepbacks
■ hip roof
■ white concrete tile
■ exposed rafter tails
■ low combination wall/fence
■ decorative capped chimney
■ smooth stucco finish
■ pastel color
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D. RESULTS OF 1994 SINGLE FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT SURVEY
Based on district neighborhood characteristics, five design districts were established: Gulf Stream
Core, Ocean West, Beachfront, Fringe, and Place au Soleil. These districts were carefully
inventoried to establish a factual basis for development regulations and guidelines appropriate to their
existing character. The district characteristics noted on the following pages were compiled in the
following manner:
Lot Size — Existing subdivision plats were reviewed and the lot size of all existing lots was
calculated by Urban Design Studio.
Building Size and Number of Stories — R.E.D.I. Map microfiche files were reviewed and the
number of stories of all homes and total floor area (available for 60%) were recorded by
design district.
Architectural Style — A field review and style determination of all existing single family homes
was conducted during June 1994.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) — Based on the data collected above, Urban Design Studio calculated
existing FARs for each district. Although FARs for all lots were not calculated due to data
availability, data for a minimum of 50% of the lots in each district was available.
Lot Coverage — Lot coverage is calculated based on the fust floor area of a building only. Because
R.E.D.I. Map data does not identify the fust floor area of two-story buildings, only one-story
buildings were used in the analysis. It could easily be assumed, however, that while two-story
buildings may have a greater total floor area, the fust floor "lot coverage" of two-story
buildings would typically be equal to or less than that of one-story buildings.
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LOT SIZE
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DISTRICT CHARACTERISTICS
STATISTICAL SUMMARY
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Design Districts
Gulf Stream
Place Au
Core
Ocean West
Beachfront
Fringe
Soleil
Total Lots
123
28
42
36
95
Typical Lot Size
16,500
40,000+
varies
20-40,000
13-15,000
Typical Building
3,500
4,000-6,500
varies
4,000-6,000
3,000
Size
Typical Number
1 (8401o)
1 (53%)
2(63%)
1 (66%)
1(84%)
of Stories
Predominant
Gulf Stream-
Gulf Stream-
Mediterranean
Diverse
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Bermuda
Bermuda
Revival
Bermuda
FLOOR AREA RATIO (F.A.R.)
Typical Existing
0-.10 0%
0-.10 77%
0-.10 26%
0-.10 22%
0-.10 0%
F.A.Rs
.11-.20 46%
.11-.20 18%
.11-.20 48%
.11-.20 39%
.11-.20 22%
.21-30 43%
.21-30 4%
.21-30 15%
.21-.30 33%
.21-.30 60%
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.31+ 11%
.31+ 6%
.31+ 17%
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(22 of 28
(27 of 42
(18 of 36
(63 of 95
lots surveyed)
lots surveyed)
lots surveyed)
lots surveyed)
lots surveyed)
LOT COVERAGE
Typical 1 story
0-25 75%
0-25 100%
0-25 90%
0-25 82%
0-25 66%
Lot Coverage
25-30 17%
25-30 10%
25-30 12%
25-30 21%
(percentage)
30+ 8%
30+ 6%
30+ 12%
(72 of 123
(14 of 28
(10 of 42
(17 of 36
(57 of 95
lots surveyed)
lots surveyed)
lots surveyed)
lots surveyed)
lots surveyed)
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E. COLOR
Perhaps one of the most elusive concepts for designers and homeowners who are faced with the
selection of color is that of color harmony—combinations and applications of colors that are
aesthetically pleasing and consistent with the community character.
In an effort to preserve and perpetuate the existing community character of soft pastel colors and
varying earthtones, a color selection system for color regulation has been established for the Town
of Gulf Stream It is the intent of this system to encourage diversity and personal choice, but at the
same time prohibit inappropriate as well as brash, obtrusive colors (i.e., bright orange, purple,
chartreuse) that may not be consistent with the community as a whole.
In addition, the color system may also serve as a guide to the designer or homeowner for color
selection. Often a color may look fine as a color sample but may take on an unexpected or even
obtrusive color after it is applied over a large surface. This system will not provide a foolproof
formula for creating color compositions, but rather a point of departure from which the designer or
homeowner can select colors with a much higher probability of success.
The color selection process developed is intended to be user-friendly and appropriate for the Town
of Gulf Stream. The Benjamin Moore "Color Selector Kit" is used as a reference only. The kit was
selected based on completeness, ease of use, and availability. The Town of Gulf Stream 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.
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The colors on the "Color Selector Kit" have been clearly designated "Approved" or "Prohibited."
These distinctions were based on the results of the field survey and principles of color addressing
hue, value, and chroma.
Hue The "hue" is the name of the color.
"Hue" and "color" are often used interchangeably, but it is more accurate to use the
word "hue," which is only one of the three dimensions of color.
Red Blue Green
Value The "value" refers to the lightness or darkness of the color. A "high value" color
would be light while a "low value" color would be dark.
High Value Low Value
Chroma The "chroma" is referred to as the purity or saturation of a color. A "high chroma"
color would be very bright, while a "low chroma" color would be subdued.
High Chroma Low Chroma
An extensive survey of all residential colors was conducted in January 1995. The survey consisted
of a door to door color comparison. All colors were ranked based on hue, value, and chroma. The
majority, approximately 90%, of the houses in Gulf Stream ranked in the high to medium-high value
range, with low to medium -low chroma. This analysis reflects the pastel colors that are predominant
throughout the Town of Gulf Stream. Houses with colors exhibiting either low value or high chroma,
or both, that were not typical of Gulf Stream were used to establish thresholds or in some cases not
included as an approved color. For the latter case, the owner would be permitted to keep the existing
color until such time as 50% or more of the house is to be repainted.
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F. RESOURCE BIBLIOGRAPHY
Curl, Donald. Mizner's Florida. Cambridge, Massachusetts: M.I.T. Press, 1984.
Henry, Thorton M. On This Rock. Ontario, Canada: Carter & Carter, 1993.
Hoffstot, Barbara D. Landmark Architecture of Palm Beach. Pittsburgh: Ober Park
Associates, Inc., 1980.
Humphreys, John S. Bermuda Houses. Boston Massachusetts: Marshall Jones Co., 1923.
McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf,
1989.
McIver, Stuart B. Yesterday's Palm Beach. Miami: E.A. Seemann Publishing Co., 1976.
Poppeliers, John C. What Style Is It?. Washington, D.C.: The Preservation Press, 1983.
White, Norval. The Architecture Book. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1976.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
"Town of Gulf Stream History Survey". Jane S. Day and Emily Perry Dieterich. Research Atlantica,
Inc. Coral Springs, Florida. June 1990.
Florida Master Site File, Delray Beach Historical Society, 1990, photos/building information.
Micro Fiche, TRW Redi Property Data, Copyright 1994, Palm Beach County.
"Abstracts and Deeds", Palm Beach County Office of Deeds and Titles, Palm Beach County
Courthouse, West Palm Beach, Florida.
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