Title 68 · Chapter 68 - SOUTHEAST ORLANDO SECTOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS

Chapter 68 - SOUTHEAST ORLANDO SECTOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS

Section: 68

Secs. 67.704—67.799. - Reserved. CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE - ORDINANCES Chapter 68 - SOUTHEAST ORLANDO SECTOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS

Secs. 68.604—62.612. - Reserved.

PART 1. - INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

Sec. 68.100. - Title.

Chapter 68 shall be entitled "Southeast Orlando Sector Plan Guidelines and Standards" and is part of the City of Orlando's unified "Land Development Code".

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.101. - Relationship to the Growth Management Plan.

The regulations and requirements herein set forth have been established in accordance with the Growth Management Plan. Specifically, this Chapter provides regulations to implement the following Goals, Objectives and Policies contained in the City's Growth Management Plan: Future Land Use Policy 2.4.4, Goal 4 and associated objectives and policies.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.102. - Purpose.

The purpose of these land use and urban design guidelines and standards is to create a sustainable and balanced community in the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area with the characteristics of traditional "Orlando": where streets are convenient and comfortable for walking, where parks are a focus for public activity, and where the life and vitality of a mid-sized town can be enjoyed by its residents and visitors.

The City identified Southeast Orlando as a Future Growth Center with the Orlando International Airport as the primary economic and employment generator. A full range of uses, services, amenities, and activities are planned in Southeast Orlando to fill the needs of the ultimate population of +65,000. In order to build and sustain a viable community, development shall feature a mixture of land uses which allow for increased accessibility, diversity, and opportunities for social interaction within the context of an integrated amenity framework. Utilizing the neighborhood as the basic community building unit, the City has developed a community framework based on Traditional Design principles. A hierarchy of places has been proposed, ranging from a Town Center that will serve as the primary destination and job center within the community, to Village and Neighborhood Centers that provide local shopping and civic spaces for residential area, to airport-related employment districts that include a variety of industrial and office uses. In the Southeast Plan area, centers will be compact and walkable, and residential neighborhoods shall be defined by public space and activated by locally-oriented civic and commercial facilities.

The size of Southeast Orlando (+19,300 acres), as well as the coordinated effort underway to plan for the area, provide an opportunity to create a unique image and character that is immediately identifiable to visitors and residents. Like some older communities, Southeast Orlando should be immediately identifiable by the pattern of residential districts that focus on village and neighborhood centers; by the design of homes and commercial buildings; by the trees planted along major boulevards and the scale of local streets; and by the proximity to nature. These guidelines and standards establish the framework for such a community to evolve.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.103. - Where These Standards Apply.

Consistent with GMP Policy 4.1.9, the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan allows the use of Conventional LDC (Chapters 58—67) standards under certain conditions. However, property anywhere within the Southeast Plan area is encouraged to develop in accordance with Traditional Design planning principles and the incentives associated with such planning principles as a matter of right. Figure 68-A summarizes where Conventional LDC and Traditional Design standards shall apply by future land use designation. The remainder of this Chapter assumes that the property owner/developer has chosen, or is otherwise required, to develop consistent with the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan, the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Master Plan, and applicable Traditional Design standards.

Figure 68-A Southeast Orlando Sector Plan

Traditional Design Thresholds by Future Land Use Designation

EXPAND FLU Designation Traditional Design Required Conventional LDC Allowed _____ Airport Support District High Intensity (ASD-2) • Optional; Encouraged • All Development Airport Support District Medium Intensity (ASD-1) • Retail uses equal to or greater than 0.25 FAR • Retail uses less than 0.25 FAR • Office, hotel & industrial equal to or greater than 0.5 FAR • Office, hotel & industrial less than 0.5 FAR • All Single Family • Multi-family equal to or less than 12 du/gross acre • Multi-family greater than 12 du/gross acre Town Center/Urban Transit Center • All development • NA Village Center/Urban Transit Center • All development • NA Village Center • Non-residential development equal to or greater than 0.4 FAR • Non-residential development less than 0.4 FAR Residential development equal to or greater than 25 du/gross acre • Residential development less than 25 du/gross acre Neighborhood Center • All development • NA Residential Center • All Development • NA Residential Neighborhood • Within 2,000 feet of the Narcoossee Road ROW & north of the Central Florida Greeneway & where development is equal to or greater than an average density of 5 du/gross acre • Within 2,000 feet of the Narcoossee Road ROW & north of the Central Florida Greeneway & where development is less than an average density of 5 du/gross acre • Greater than 2,000 feet from the Narcoossee Road ROW & north of the Central Florida Greeneway & where development is equal to or greater than 3 du/gross acre • Greater than 2,000 feet from the Narcoossee Road ROW & north of the Central Florida Greeneway & where development is less than 3 du/gross acre • South of the Central Florida Greeneway where development is equal to or greater than an average density of 3 du/gross acre • South of the Central Florida Greeneway where development is less than an average density of 3 du/gross acre Public/Recreational/Institutional • Siting and Design of all Physical Structures • Landscaping

Note: Gross residential density shall be determined by dividing the number of dwelling units by the total area of the building site or development site, minus retained wetlands, water bodies and road right-of-way providing access to the development site, but not road right-of-way internal to the development site.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.104. - Planning Principles.

Development within the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area shall encourage and incorporate sustainable land use techniques and principles which encourage a strong local economy, produce communities of diverse livable neighborhoods, and conserve and protect the fragile natural and built environment. These standards shall ensure:

(a)

development in the form of coherent and compact interconnected districts and neighborhoods with clearly defined centers and edges and a diverse mix of activities (residences, shops, schools, parks, etc.) located to minimize the use of the automobile.

(b)

mixed and multiple use integrated districts providing residential and employment opportunities and a variety of shops, services, eating and drinking establishments, and civic activities that serve the needs of surrounding neighborhoods.

(c)

diverse, compact (typically no more than one-quarter (¼) mile from center to edge) neighborhoods which encourage pedestrian activity.

(d)

neighborhoods with a wide spectrum of housing options which enable people of a broad range of incomes, ages, and family types to live within a single neighborhood or district. Large developments featuring a single use or serving a single market segment are discouraged.

(e)

a balanced transportation system providing equal access to transit, pedestrian, and bicycle mobility to reduce the reliance on automobiles. Streets laid out as an interconnected network, forming coherent blocks where building entrances front the street rather than parking lots. Provision of bicycle/pedestrian connections as necessary to directly connect to nearby uses. Public transit available to connect neighborhoods to each other, and the surrounding region.

(f)

the celebration of public space. Civic buildings, such as government offices, community or neighborhood centers, churches and libraries shall be sited in prominent locations which are accessible to the pedestrian. Open spaces, such as parks, playgrounds, squares, and greenbelts shall be located at accessible locations throughout a neighborhood.

(g)

cohesive urban design which builds civic pride, enhances community identity and reinforces the culture of democracy.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.105. - The Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Conceptual Master Plan Map.

The Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Conceptual Master Plan Map (Figure LU-2A of the Future Land Use Element) works in conjunction with GMP Future Land Use Element Policy 2.4.4, Goal 4 and associated objectives and policies, and the proceeding guidelines and standards to visually illustrate the concepts of the overall planning effort. The Master Plan Map provides a tool for public and private entities to approach the physical structure and building of this new community.

The Master Plan Map shows the locations of major natural and ecological features; existing and proposed highways and roads; locations for Town, Village and Neighborhood Centers; as well as various land uses proposed in the Plan area. Compact and mixed-use development patterns take place in the Town, Village and Neighborhood Centers and include residences, offices, retail and civic uses. All Residential Neighborhoods are within an easy walking distance of approximately one-quarter (¼) mile.

The Master Plan Map also provides for the growth of the Orlando International Airport and for the expansion of office, commercial and industrial areas surrounding this major transportation and employment hub.

A Primary Conservation Network has been identified on the Master Plan Map for the purpose of preserving the abundance of natural areas and wetlands important for wildlife habitat and drainage for the Plan area.

While the locations of many of the elements in the Plan are conceptual, the number and relative size of the particular land uses shall be considered accurate. For example, the location of schools may vary slightly within each neighborhood; however, the individual number of elementary, middle, and high schools is accurate for the expected population of the entire Plan area.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. No. 2022-56, § 6, 9-26-2022, Doc. #2209261204)

Sec. 68.106. - How To Use These Guidelines and Standards.

Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the pertinent GMP goals, objectives and policies which affect the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area (Future Land Use Policy 2.4.4, Goal 4 and associated objectives and policies). In reviewing projects in the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area, applicants shall review the appropriate Growth Management Plan goals, objectives, and policies, the Future Land Use Map and the Zoning Map, before attempting to determine how these guidelines and standards shall be applied. This Chapter is organized to provide guidance to both property owners/developers and builders. Property owners/developers are directed to the Land Use Guidelines and Standards (Part 2) to guide the master planning of a parcel. Builders are directed to the Building Standards (Part 3), Circulation Standards (Part 4), and Open Space Standards (Part 5) for guidance on the design of a specific building type, street, park, or other improvement. Part 6 of this Chapter describes the various incentives available for development and the expedited administrative review process available for projects which develop consistent with the Southeast Plan. In addition, a comprehensive, illustrated guidebook has been prepared and is available for review/purchase (The Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Development Guidelines and Standards).

INTERPRETATION:

Shall; Should; May; Includes. The words "shall" or "must" are mandatory; the word "should" is directive but not necessarily mandatory; the word "may" is permissive. The word "includes" shall not limit a term to the specific examples, but is intended to extend its meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or character.

Conflicts. The particular shall control the general. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this Chapter and any caption, figure, illustration, summary table, or illustrative table presented in the illustrated Southeast Orlando Sector Plan Development Guidelines and Standards document, the text of this Chapter shall control.

Interpretation of Undefined Terms. Terms not otherwise defined herein shall be interpreted first by reference to the City's Growth Management Plan, if specifically defined therein; second, by the City of Orlando Land Development Code; third, by the Congress of the New Urbanism Lexicon; and fourth, by reference to generally accepted engineering, planning, or other professional terminology if technical; and otherwise according to common usage, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

SPECIAL DEFINITIONS:

Accessory Dwelling Unit. See Sec. 66.200 Definitions: Dwelling Unit, Accessory.

Block Frontage. A term used in Chapter 68 and applicable to the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area, calculated as the linear feet of a building within 20 feet of the edge of street ROW which has windows and entries oriented to the street.

Block Size, Net. A term used in Chapter 68 and applicable in the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area. A calculation of the area of a block, with surrounding streets and wetlands setbacks removed. It is assumed that storm water detention is piped to adjacent neighborhood residential areas and open spaces.

Buildable Envelope. The three-dimensional space within which a structure is permitted to be built on a lot and that is defined by maximum height regulations, minimum yard setbacks, and sky exposure plane regulations when applicable.

Civic Use. A term used in Chapter 68 and applicable in the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area. Civic Use facilities include both public and quasi-public uses such as community centers, meeting halls, recreation centers, clubhouses, schools, public libraries, religious institutions, museums and galleries, performing arts auditoriums and facilities, municipal or government buildings, parks/plazas, daycare, and postal services.

Conventional LDC. A term used in LDC Chapter 68 to describe the various standards contained in Chapters 58—67 of this Land Development Code.

Duplex. Any group of two housing units occupying a single lot or building site, whether composed of one or more than one principle building.

Facade. Exterior wall of a structure.

Four-Plex (Quadruplex). Four attached dwellings in one building in which each unit has two open space exposures and shares one or two walls with adjoining unit or units.

Full Service Grocery Store. A term used in Chapter 68 and applicable to the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area, referring to a retail grocery store of greater than 15,000 square feet.

Garden Apartments. A building containing three or more dwelling units, including units that are located over the other. More specifically, one or more two or three story multifamily structures, generally built at a gross density of 15—25 dwelling units per net acre, with each structure containing eight to twenty dwelling units and including related off-street parking, open space and recreation.

Gross Developable Acreage. The total buildable area within a parcel, including local streets, but excluding public open space, neighborhood parks, schools, and environmental (wetlands, stormwater) constraints. Private on-site open space may further reduce the density of a particular development.

Height (of a building or structure). The vertical distance from the ground level to the highest point of a structure. When applied to a building, height shall be measured to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof (where permitted) or to the mean height level between eaves and ridge for gable, hip or gambrel roofs. Where no ground level has been established, the height may be measured from the mean elevation of the finished lot grade at the front of the building or structure.

Local-Serving Retail. A term used in Chapter 68 and applicable to the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area, refers to those retail uses allowed within the Village Center/Urban Transit Center designation (VC/UTC district). Local-Serving Retail uses are those listed as consistent with the AC-1 district.

Mixed Use Centers. A term used in Chapter 68 and applicable to the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area, referring to the following designations/districts: Town Center/Urban Transit Center (TC/UTC), Village Center/Urban Transit Center (VC/UTC), Neighborhood Center (NC) and Residential Center. For standards, see Figure 68-C.

Mixed Use Precinct (MUP) Overlay District. An overlay zoning district applicable to the ASD-1 or ASD-2 zoning district, where a limited amount of Support Retail and Service Uses are allowed for the convenience of adjacent office, hotel, warehouse and industrial uses. The intent of the Mixed Use Precinct is to provide a focal point for the airport support district and to reduce vehicle miles traveled, rather than displace uses allowed in commercial zoning districts. In order to minimize potential impacts to the viability of commercial zoning districts, the size of the Mixed Use Precinct overlay district shall be strictly limited and shall correlate directly with the size of the Airport Support District. A Mixed Use Precinct (MUP) is generally intended to be no more than 10 acres in size, and in no case shall the combined total area of the MUP(s) exceed 10% of the gross land area of that particular Airport Support District. Mixed Use Precinct overlay districts shall be located along a designated collector or arterial street, and more appropriately at the intersection of such roadways.

Neighborhood Retail. A term used in Chapter 68 and applicable to the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area, refers to those retail uses allowed within the Neighborhood Center designation (NC district). Neighborhood Retail uses are those listed as consistent with the AC-N district.

Net Developable Acreage. The total buildable area within a parcel, excluding local streets, public open space, neighborhood parks, schools, and environmental constraints. Private on-site open space may further reduce the density of a particular development.

Parking Aisle. An area within a parking facility intended to provide ingress and egress to parking spaces.

Parking Bay (Module). A standard of agreement of parking spaces containing two tiers of spaces and a parking aisle.

Pedestrian Access. An improved surface which connects the public right-of-way with private property or a building entrance.

Podium Apartments/Elderly Housing. A building containing three or more dwelling units, including units that are located over the other. More specifically, one or more two to five story multifamily structures, generally built at a gross density of 20—50 dwelling units per net acre, with each structure containing sixteen to thirty dwelling units, with parking accessed from a rear or side parking drive and located under or as part of the principle structure (below-grade or ½ level below grade) and away from public view, and including open space and recreation.

Primary Conservation Network. A term used in Chapter 68 and applicable to the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area, the Primary Conservation Network (PCN) is a land use concept that establishes an interconnected open space system that protects wetland communities and habitat for numerous common and protected wildlife species while allowing passive recreation uses such as pedestrian and bike trails. The PCN is illustrated on the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Master Plan Map.

Retail Shopping Centers. A term used in Chapter 68 and applicable to the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area, refers to a use prohibited in the Airport Support District-High and Medium intensity designations (ASD-2 and ASD-1 districts). Retail Shopping Centers are those facilities and uses commonly referred to as "strip commercial" centers, or Light Retailing in the Land Development Code, wherein an anchor store (typically a grocery or department store) is co-located with a series of smaller retail outlets either attached or detached.

Retailing - Big Box. A Light Retailing use exceeding 50,000 square feet of gross floor area in a freestanding building, where general or specialty merchandise is sold or rented to businesses and/or the general public. May include membership warehouse clubs, discount stores, furniture stores and department stores.

Single Family (Detached Dwelling). A one-family dwelling that is not attached to any other dwelling by any other means. In the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area, applies to Estate Residential, Large-Lot, Standard-Lot, Small-Lot, and Bungalow single family types.

Small Retail/Market. A term used in Chapter 68 and applicable to the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area, refers to those retail uses allowed within the Residential Neighborhood/Residential Center designation (RN district). Small Retail/Market uses consist of the following: Grocery up to 10,000 square feet in size, Retail Bakery, Gift Shops, Florists, Newsstands, Eating and Drinking Establishments, Service Uses.

Support Retail and Service Uses. A vehicle-oriented use located on an individual lot within a Mixed Use Precinct overlay district. Includes automotive, business, entertainment, intensive, and personal services; convenience stores, with or without gas pumps; drug stores with or without drive-through service; and eating and drinking establishments, with or without drive-in or drive-through service. Convenience stores, grocery stores and drug stores exceeding 15,000 square feet and retail shopping centers shall not be allowed.

Townhome/Rowhouse. A one-family dwelling in a row of at least three such units in which each unit has its own front and rear access to the outside, no unit is located over another unit, and each unit is separated from any other unit by one or more vertical common fire-resistant walls.

Town/Village Green (a.k.a. Square). A landscaped open area bounded on at least two sides by a public right of way. Greens are used to create a prominent civic component to core commercial areas, and should be between 1 and 3 acres in size. They should be placed at the juncture between the core commercial area and surrounding residential or office uses. Greens provide opportunities for public gathering, such as: multi-purpose lawn areas, tot lots, informal picnic areas, amphitheaters, raised stages and gazebos, larger hardscaped areas, and seating.

Traditional Design. Land use and development standards that apply in the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area, as described in Chapter 68 of this Land Development Code.

Tuck-Under Apartments. A building containing three or more dwelling units, including units that are located over the other. More specifically, one or more two or three story multifamily structures, generally built at a gross density of 20—30 dwelling units per net acre, with each structure containing eight to twenty dwelling units, with parking accessed from a rear parking drive and located under or as part of the principle structure (usually in-line), and including open space and recreation.

Figure 68-B Reserved.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. of 11-13-2000, § 2, Doc. #33391; Ord. No. 2019-27, § 1, 5-13-2019, Doc. #1905131204; Ord. No. 2022-56, § 6, 9-26-2022, Doc. #2209261204)

PART 2. - LAND USE GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS

Sec. 68.200. - Land Use Categories.

The following guidelines and standards are organized by land use category. Coupled with the applicable GMP Policy Framework, they describe the fundamental planning principles that guide site planning for each land use category, as well as the required mix of uses, configuration, and intensity of development. The following land use categories are used on the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Master Plan Map:

(a)

Mixed Use Centers.

Town Center/Urban Transit Center (TC/UTC District). The TC/UTC district shall act as the primary destination within Southeast Orlando for living, working, shopping and entertainment. The mix of uses within the TC/UTC district, the urban fabric of streets and blocks, and the architectural character of individual buildings shall be the most intensive in the Plan area.

Village Center/Urban Transit Center (VC/UTC District). VC/UTC districts shall be developed as important destinations for each Residential Neighborhood, providing a variety of shops, services, restaurants, and civic facilities that serve the needs of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Center (NC District). Each neighborhood shall have a "neighborhood center" that provides gathering places for people and walkable destinations for neighborhood-focused retail and/or civic activities. Moderate density housing, located within the Neighborhood Center category, should surround the core commercial area and be integrated with its design.

Residential Center. Residential Centers represent an optional land use category within areas developed under Traditional Design standards. These centers serve essentially the same function as a Neighborhood Center, but are typically smaller (no more than 20 acres in size).

(b)

Neighborhoods.

Residential Neighborhood (RN). The majority of housing in the Southeast Plan area shall be located in Residential Neighborhoods. These medium to low density areas shall be scaled to the needs of pedestrians, with local destinations, such as Centers, schools, and community parks, within walking distance.

(c)

Districts.

Airport Support District. Airport Support Districts shall be the primary employment locations within the Southeast Plan area. The Airport Support Districts have been divided into two distinct types or levels of intensity (high and medium). It is a goal of the Southeast Plan to create a community structure that will encourage people to both live and work in the community. Traditional Design standards shall not be applied to High Intensity Airport Support Districts unless desired by the property owner/developer. The street network and hierarchy of uses in the Airport Support District-Medium Intensity category shall encourage residents to use alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles to get from home to work or for mid-day errands.

(d)

Other.

Public/Recreational/Institutional. This land use category is applied to proposed locations for schools and parks (community, neighborhood, plazas and greens).

Primary Conservation Network. The Primary Conservation Network (PCN) establishes an interconnected open space system that protects wetland communities and habitat for numerous common and protected wildlife species while allowing passive recreation uses such as pedestrian and bike trails.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. No. 2022-56, § 6, 9-26-2022, Doc. #2209261204)

Sec. 68.201. - Mixed Use Center Guidelines and Standards.

There are four types of mixed use centers within the Southeast Plan. Their development standards are based on a simple set of "Block" Standards. More detailed building type, street, and open space standards apply in the mixed-use centers, as identified in subsequent Parts. Each mixed-use center (Town, Village, Neighborhood or Residential Center) shall be developed as a series of complete blocks within interconnected streets bordering four sides. Thirty percent (30%) of the blocks adjoining a wetland may have streets only on three sides. Each area must contain a minimum mix of the different block types: mixed-use, residential, office or civic blocks. The different block types each have standards for maximum size, allowable uses, minimum intensity or FAR (floor area ratio), minimum building street frontage, building height, and parking ratios which are quantified in Figure 68-C. In addition, the following descriptions pertain to the variables in Figure 68-C:

(a)

Block Size. Block areas are calculated net of surrounding streets and wetlands setbacks. It is assumed that storm water detention is piped to adjacent neighborhood residential areas and open spaces.

(b)

Allowable Use. In addition to the uses shown in Figure 68-C, it should be noted that GMP Future Land Use Policy 4.1.9 states that: for Town Center/Urban Transit Center, other uses consistent with the City's AC-3 district may apply; for Village Center/Urban Transit Center, other uses consistent with the City's AC-1 district may apply; and for Neighborhood Centers, other uses consistent with the City's AC-N standard may apply. Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Consumption are permitted within all Mixed Use Centers; and there shall be no distance requirements between such uses and schools and daycare facilities.

(c)

Density and FAR. Density and FAR are based on the net block size and measured per block. For the mixed-use blocks, the residential square footage shall be added to the commercial development for a total block FAR.

(d)

Minimum Frontage. Minimum frontage shall be measured on each street of each block. The percent frontage shall include the linear feet of building within 20 feet of the edge of street ROW which has windows and entries oriented to the street. In addition, 20% of the frontage area can be comprised of plazas or pedestrian accessible landscaped areas with depths no less than 30 feet. In no case shall parking lots or blank rear or side walls be included in the minimum frontage calculation.

(e)

Building Height. Height is limited by the number of stories, not the overall height, to provide variety to the skyline in the Mixed-Use Centers. Civic buildings may have an unlimited floor to floor height. Commercial and residential buildings shall have no more than 25 foot floor to floor heights.

(f)

Parking Ratio. The parking requirement shall be a minimum. Additional parking may be provided at the developer's discretion providing the other standards are achieved. The required parking shall include all on-street parking on the adjacent side of each surrounding street.

(g)

Residential Centers. In no instance shall a Residential Center exceed 20 acres in size, nor non-residential portions of the Residential Center exceed 8 acres in size, including civic uses.

Figure 68-C Mixed Use Center Standards

EXPAND Town Center Urban Transit Center Village Center Urban Transit Center Neighborhood Center Residential Center Mixed Use Blocks 15% to 40% of Center 15% to 40% of Center 12% to 25% of Center 12% to 25% of Center Mix of Uses* *30-80% retail, cinema, or hotel required each block, 20-70% other. Retail, Services, Restaurants, Office, Theater, Grocery, Hotel, Residential, Civic, Park/Plaza Grocery, Local-Serving Retail and Services, Restaurants, Gas Stations, Professional Offices, Residential, Civic, Park/Plaza Neighborhood Retail up to 100,000 sq. ft., Grocery up to 50,000 sq. ft., Services, Restaurant, Office, Civic, Hotel, Residential, Park/Plaza Small Retail, Market (no more than 10,000 sq. ft.), Restaurant/Cafe, Services, Civic, Residential, Park/Plaza. Maximum Block Size 7 acres 7 acres N/A 4 acres Minimum FAR FAR: 0.4 FAR: 0.3 N/A N/A Minimum Frontage 65% of each 65% of each N/A 65% of each street Parking Ratio 3 spaces: 1,000 sf 3 spaces: 1,000 sf AC-N Standards Apply 3 spaces: 1,000 sf Building Height 2 to 10 story 1 to 3 story 1 to 3 story 1 to 3 story Commercial Blocks 0% to 30% of Center 0% to 30% of Center 0% to 13% of Center 0% to 13% of Center Allowable Uses Office, Retail (10% Max) Office, Retail (10% Max) Office Office Maximum Block Size 7 acres 4 acres N/A 3 acres Minimum FAR FAR: 0.4 FAR: 0.3 N/A N/A Minimum Frontage 65% of each 65% of each N/A 65% of each street Parking Ratio 3 spaces: 1,000 sf 3 spaces: 1,000 sf AC-N Standards Apply 3 spaces: 1,000 sf Building Height 2 to 10 story 1 to 3 story 1 to 2 story 1 to 2 story Residential Blocks 30% to 75% of Center 40% to 75% of Center 52% to 78% of Center 52% to 78% of Center Allowable Uses Apartments, Condos, Townhomes, Duplexes, Small Lot Single Family Apartments, Condos, Townhomes, Duplexes, Small Lot Single Family Apartments, Condos, Townhomes, Duplexes, Small Lot Single Family Apartments, Condos, Townhomes, Duplexes, Small Lot Single Family Maximum Block Size 3 acres 3 acres N/A 3 acres Density Range 7 to 50 du/acre 7 to 25 du/acre 7 to 25 du/acre 7 to 25 du/acre Minimum Frontage 65% of each street 60% of each street N/A 60% of each street Parking Ratio 1.5 spaces/unit 1.5 spaces/unit 1.5 spaces/unit 1.5 spaces/unit Building Height 2 to 5 story 1 to 3 story 1 to 3 story 1 to 3 story Civic Blocks 10% of Center 10% of Center 10% of Center 10% of Center Allowable Uses Parks, Recreation, Civic, Day Care Parks, Recreation, Civic, Day Care Parks, Recreation, Civic, Day Care Parks, Recreation, Civic, Day Care Maximum Block Size 3 acres 3 acres N/A 3 acres

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.202. - Town Center Guidelines.

The following guidelines and standards apply to the Town Center:

(a)

Primary Activity Center. Second only to Downtown Orlando, the Southeast Town Center shall act as an important destination for living working, shopping, and entertainment. The mix of uses within the Town Center, the urban fabric of streets and blocks, and the architectural character of individual buildings shall all be coordinated and contribute to a coherent identity and sense of place.

(b)

Pattern of Streets and Buildings. A pattern of streets and blocks, scaled to the needs of the pedestrian, shall be required. Blocks greater than 600 feet in length, dead end streets and cul-de-sacs should be avoided. All buildings should contribute to a cohesive city "fabric" and reinforce the overall goal of creating a walkable district. Buildings shall offer attractive pedestrian scale features and spaces. Building placement and massing shall relate to nearby buildings in the Town Center and to the urban context. Use-segregated or parking-driven developments shall be discouraged.

(c)

Mid-Block Connections. Pedestrian and/or auto connections shall be provided at mid-block locations for mixed use and commercial blocks to increase the permeability of the site and encourage walking for some daily trips. Mid-block connections should be provided every 200 to 400 feet.

(d)

Land Use Transitions. Land use boundaries and density changes in Town Centers should occur at mid-block locations whenever possible, rather than along streets so that buildings facing each other are compatible and transitions between uses are gradual.

(e)

Housing. Medium and high intensity housing, located within the Town Center, should surround the core commercial area and be integrated with its design. Appropriate housing types include: apartments/condominiums, elderly housing, residential over commercial, townhouses, duplexes, bungalows, and small-lot single family. Owner-occupied homes are specifically encouraged.

(f)

Placement of Commercial Activity. The configuration of everyday shops in the Town Center shall balance pedestrian and auto comfort, visibility, and accessibility. Building setbacks from public streets should be minimized. Primary ground-floor commercial building entrances shall orient to plazas, parks, or pedestrian-oriented streets, not to interior blocks or parking lots. Anchor tenant retail buildings may have their entries from off-street parking lots or structured parking but are also required to have direct pedestrian connections to surrounding streets. On-street entries are strongly encouraged.

(g)

Relationship of Building to Public Spaces. Buildings should reinforce and revitalize streets and public spaces, by providing an ordered variety of entries, windows, bays, and balconies along public ways. Buildings should have human scale in details and massing. Free-standing or "monument" buildings should be reserved for public uses.

(h)

Public Spaces. Greens and plazas may be used to create a prominent civic component to core commercial areas. Greens should be between 1 and 3 acres in size; plazas may be smaller. They should be placed at the juncture between the core commercial area and surrounding residential or office uses.

(i)

Civic Uses. Civic services, such as community buildings, government offices, recreation centers, post offices, libraries, and daycare, shall be placed in central locations as highly visible focal points. Where feasible, they should be close to transit stops.

(j)

Pedestrian and Multi-Modal Design. Streets and other public outdoor spaces within the Town Center should be functional, attractive, and designed to enhance the pedestrian life of the community. Seek to create a balanced transportation system that invites pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders, as well as motor vehicles. Provide a fine grain system of connections to maximize choices for all modes of travel.

(k)

Direct Pedestrian Connections. Direct local street access from surrounding neighborhoods shall be provided so visitors do not need to use arterial streets to access the Town Center. When existing developed areas are redeveloped or retrofitted, ensure that pedestrian and/or auto access from surrounding neighborhoods is provided.

(l)

Arterial Streets as Edges. Arterials streets should be considered edges of the Town Center, unless they are designed as a one-way couplet or substantial pedestrian improvements are made and traffic through the Town Center is slowed. The Primary Conservation Network may also be used as an edge for the Town Center.

(m)

Transit. The Town Center shall be the primary stop on the regional transit system. Transit stops should, whenever, possible, be centrally located and adjacent to the core commercial area. Commercial uses should be directly visible and accessible from the transit stop. Transfers to feeder buses (local bus network) should be provided for in the design and location of these stops.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.203. - Village Center Guidelines.

The following guidelines and standards apply to Village Centers:

(a)

Primary Activity Center. Village Centers should be developed as important destinations for each Residential Neighborhood, providing a variety of shops, services, restaurants, and civic facilities that serve the needs of the surrounding neighborhoods.

(b)

Housing. Medium intensity housing, located within the Village Center, should surround the core commercial area and be integrated with its design. Appropriate housing types include: apartments/condominiums, elderly housing, residential over commercial, townhouses, duplexes, bungalows, small-lot single family and standard lot single family. Owner-occupied homes are specifically encouraged.

(c)

Urban Design Character. Buildings should be placed to form active street fronts and other connecting pedestrian spaces, with rear or courtyard style parking. The dominance of parking shall be reduced by breaking large lots into small blocks of parking, locating employee parking in less-used areas, and maximizing on-street parking.

(d)

(e)

Land Use Transitions. Land use boundaries and density changes in Village Centers should occur at mid-block locations whenever possible, rather than along streets so that buildings facing each other are compatible and transitions between uses are gradual.

(f)

(g)

Central Feature or Gathering Place. A Village Center shall include a comfortable, centrally located park or plaza with plaza with public amenities such as civic buildings, benches, monuments, kiosks, and public art.

(h)

Direct Pedestrian Connections. Direct local street access from surrounding neighborhoods shall be provided so visitors do not need to use arterial streets to access the Village Center. When existing developed areas are redeveloped or retrofitted, ensure that pedestrian and/or auto access from surrounding neighborhoods is provided. Providing direct connections from the public pedestrian network to the front door of businesses and residences is essential.

(i)

Arterial Streets as Edges. Arterials streets should be considered edges Village Centers, unless they are designed as a one-way couplet or substantial pedestrian improvements are made and traffic through the Village Center is slowed. The Primary Conservation Network may also be used as an edge for Village Centers.

(j)

Integration of the Transit Stop. Village Centers should be considered major stops on the local transit network. Associated transit stop facilities should be integrated into the design of the center, centrally located, and easily accessible for pedestrians walking to and from the surrounding neighborhoods.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.204. - Neighborhood and Residential Center Guidelines.

The following guidelines shall apply to Neighborhood and Residential Centers:

(a)

Mix of Uses. Neighborhoods should be designed to foster access to everyday services (public, semi-public, and private commercial), promote a sense of community and encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation. In no instance shall retail uses exceed 100,000 square feet within a Neighborhood Center, or Each neighborhood shall have a Neighborhood Center or Residential Center that provides gathering places for people and walkable destinations for neighborhood-focused retail, day-care, elderly care, places of worship, recreation, and/or civic activities.

(b)

Grocery Store. Neighborhood Centers shall contain no more than one full-service supermarket of 50,000 square feet or more. Secondary anchors, such as drug, hardware, or specialty grocery are allowed. Full-service supermarkets are not permitted in Residential Centers.

(c)

Housing. Medium intensity housing located within Neighborhood or Residential Centers should surround the core commercial area and be integrated with its design. Appropriate building types include: small apartment buildings, residential over commercial, townhouses, duplexes, bungalows, small-lot single family, and standard-lot single family. Owner-occupied housing is specifically encouraged.

(d)

Location. In general, Neighborhood and Residential Centers should be located so that the majority of residents are within a comfortable walking distance (one-quarter (¼) mile) and the mix of uses should ensure that most patrons are from the adjacent neighborhood. Neighborhood Centers along arterial streets shall be spaced so they are at least one (1) mile apart and are designed to provide direct, safe, and attractive access from the adjacent neighborhood.

(e)

Pedestrian-Oriented Design and Access. Neighborhood Centers shall be mixed use, pedestrian-oriented gathering places that help establish the identity and character of the neighborhood. Neighborhood Centers shall require access by autos and require truck loading areas, but their design should prioritize convenient and comfortable access for pedestrians and bicycles.

(f)

Public Spaces. A small neighborhood park, green space, or plaza should be associated with every Neighborhood Center and Residential Center to provide opportunities for small gatherings, neighborhood events, and some active recreational.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.205. - Residential Neighborhood Guidelines.

The following guidelines shall apply to Residential Neighborhoods:

(a)

Residential Neighborhood Structure. All neighborhoods shall be mixed-use, that is, neighborhoods shall contain both residential and non-residential uses. Residential uses shall include both single family and multifamily housing types. The majority of non-residential uses shall be clustered in the Neighborhood and Residential Centers, including: retail and non-retail commercial and business uses as well as public and semi-public uses such as day-care, churches, and civic centers. Middle and High Schools and major parks should be located outside of the Neighborhood and Residential Centers, because of their larger land area requirements. Retail, commercial, and business uses shall not be located outside of the Neighborhood or Residential Centers. Neighborhoods shall be pedestrian and bicycle friendly.

Neighborhoods shall be scaled to the pedestrian, with Neighborhood and Residential Centers within a comfortable ¼ to ⅓ mile walking distance of most homes.

Land use boundaries and density changes in neighborhoods should occur at mid-block locations whenever possible, rather than along streets so that buildings facing each other are compatible and transitions between uses are gradual.

(b)

Location and Density. Residential Neighborhoods shall:

Be located in the areas depicted on the Master Plan Map.

Have a maximum density of 12 dwelling units per gross acre.

Contain the following residential housing types: large-lot, standard lot, small-lot single family homes; townhomes and other types of attached single family houses; duplexes and multifamily units up to four-plexes; and accessory dwelling units. Owner-occupied housing is specifically encouraged.

Focus on a centrally-located Residential Center, Neighborhood Center or Village Center which will include public, semi-public, and private services and uses.

(c)

Housing Diversity. Each neighborhood shall include a variety of housing types and styles to allow people with a range of different ages and incomes to live in the neighborhood of their choice as an integrated and diverse community. In order to maintain the desired density of residential neighborhoods, a variety of housing types, lot sizes, and patterns shall be required. Each neighborhood, however, while having a mix of housing types, shall not be required to have every type of housing product (see Part 3: Building Guidelines and Standards).

(d)

Housing Design and Orientation. New residential neighborhoods shall be designed to orient buildings to streets and public parks. Houses shall address the local street system and public spaces with entries, balconies, porches, architectural features, and activities to enliven the streets and create safe and pleasant walking environments.

The design of attached and multi-family dwellings shall include features typically associated with detached single family houses, including private outdoor spaces and individual identity. Garages for lower intensity single family housing and parking lots for higher intensity multi-family type housing shall not be allowed to dominate the frontage of local neighborhood streets (see Part 3: Building Guidelines and Standards for additional clarification on this requirement).

New housing shall be "human scale". Massing, setbacks, and character of new residential developments shall encourage structures that do not overly dominate streets, foster diversity in design, and maintain the character of the community. Alternative housing forms, such as small-lot single family, bungalow single family, townhomes, small-scale apartments, and accessory dwelling units ("granny flats") that increase density and provide diversity of housing opportunities shall be encouraged.

(e)

Parks. Small parks should be located within two to three blocks of every home within a neighborhood. Pedestrian and bicycle connections shall be enhanced to allow surrounding residents to easily and safely access public recreational facilities. Larger neighborhood parks with multiple play fields shall be centrally located and should be connected to citywide parks and open space network whenever possible. All parks should:

encourage easy access via streets and trails;

foster safety by making it easy to view into parks from streets and surrounding homes; and

include program elements that make the construction and on-going maintenance of small parks affordable.

(f)

Schools. An elementary shall be located to serve every two to three neighborhoods and shall be situated so students from each neighborhood can easily walk or bike to school along safe, low traffic streets. Middle schools shall be located to serve four to six neighborhoods. Students of these schools should be able to walk or bike to school along safe streets and/or greenway bike/pedestrian paths.

The City shall encourage the use of neighborhood elementary schools as community gathering places. Infrastructure improvements shall be identified which are needed to make school sites available for evening and weekend use (e.g., better lighting and improved security).

Where appropriate, elementary schools should be located within or adjacent to Neighborhood Centers and Residential Centers and explore opportunities for incorporating civic programs, such as places for cultural events, adult education recreation facilities, branch libraries, and child care.

(g)

Street Configuration. Local streets shall form an interconnected network, including automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian routes that provide direct connections to local destinations. Local streets shall provide for both intra- and inter-neighborhood connections and thus knit neighborhoods together, not form barriers between them. Proposals for gated entryways into new developments or neighborhoods shall be reviewed for conformance with the City's Land Development Code. In general, gated communities shall not be permitted unless the site is either surrounded by wetlands on only three sides or is a pocket of land within a street system that does not connect through some type of mixed use center.

(h)

Street Design. Local streets shall be considered to be both public ways and neighborhood amenities. They shall have continuous detached sidewalks, bikeways, street trees, and other amenities, such as benches, that favor the pedestrian. Individual residential homes should provide entries, gates, porches, and other inviting features that face local streets to create a sense of community and improve safety.

(i)

Edges. Arterial streets, changes in street fabric, greenways, and natural features (such as wetlands, lakes, and major creeks) should define the edge of a neighborhood. Landscaped setbacks and trails should be used to create an attractive environment at a neighborhood's edge.

(j)

Natural Features. Valuable natural features including creeks, significant trees, and wetlands shall be protected and accentuated through sensitive site planning, building placement, and other measures.

(k)

Phasing. Neighborhoods should be livable at all stages of their development. The City shall require the provision of important public facilities concurrently with new development, including streets, utilities, local neighborhood parks, schools, and civic buildings.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. No. 2019-27, § 2, 5-13-2019, Doc. #1905131204)

Sec. 68.206. - Estate Residential Land Use Guidelines and Standards.

In certain Residential Neighborhood areas within the Southeast Plan area, a more rural development pattern which recognizes unique environmental conditions may be appropriate. Designations of such areas shall be determined through Master Plan review of individual projects. General guidelines for Estate Residential areas are discussed below, while more specific building guidelines and standards are provided in Part 3: Building Guidelines and Standards. Allowable uses include:

clustered residential development with a gross density of 1 dwelling unit per acre;

parks, recreation, and open space; and

public or private golf courses.

The most environmentally sensitive areas (i.e., wetlands, tree stands, clusters of high quality shrubs and undergrowth) should be preserved with residential clusters, roadways, trails, and developed open space elements knitted around these areas.

(a)

Residential Clusters. The pattern of residential clusters shall allow for sensitive development of some natural areas within the Southeast Plan area. The maximum number of units that can be developed within Estate Residential areas is 1 unit per gross acre. Buildings shall be sited within a one-quarter (¼) acre buildable envelope. Areas outside of the building envelope shall be kept in a more natural state, but can include roads and trails. Only areas within the buildable envelope may be fenced, irrigated, landscaped or built upon. The City has prepared a Southeast Plan guidebook which includes an illustration of this important concept, and applicants are urged to review this document. Several methods of ownership and protection of the areas outside of the buildable envelope are possible, including:

Private ownership with protective covenants and public trail easements;

Joint ownership with protective covenants and public trail easements;

Ownership by a private conservation trust; or

Public ownership.

(b)

Street Design. Streets within the Estate Residential areas should be more rural in character. Only more heavily traveled streets should have sidewalks and planter strips. Landscaping should have a less formal structure and native plantings should be used for street trees and ground cover. Swales may be used within the Estate Residential areas, only after approval by the City Planning Official and City Engineer.

(c)

Wildlife Corridors. Site planning of the Estate Residential areas shall take into consideration the provision of wildlife corridor connections between adjacent areas within the Primary Conservation Network. To the greatest extent possible, street crossings of the corridors should be minimized. The corridors should also link the highest quality habitats within the Estate Residential area.

(d)

Trails. Site planning shall also provide public trail connection links from trails within the Primary Conservation Network.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.207. - Airport Support District Guidelines and Standards.

The Airport Support Districts (ASD-1 and ASD-2) provide important employment areas within the Southeast Plan area, with activity in these areas being supported by the adjacency of the Orlando International Airport. An effort shall be made to create housing opportunities within the Plan area that will be affordable to employees of the businesses and industries within the ASD-1 and ASD-2 districts. There are clear differences between the two districts.

All projects in the ASD-2 district (high intensity) shall be developed consistent with Conventional LDC standards as per GMP Future Land Use Policy 4.1.9, although utilization of Traditional Design standards in the ASD-2 district is encouraged. The ASD-2 district does not allow residential uses. In the ASD-1 (medium intensity) district, Traditional Design standards shall apply to all retail uses equal to or greater than 0.25 FAR, office and hotel development equal to or greater than 0.5 FAR, and industrial development equal to or greater than 0.5 FAR. While the ASD-1 district allows for limited residential opportunities, Village Center/Urban Transit Center Residential Block standards shall apply to all single family uses and all multifamily uses which exceed 12 dwelling units per acre.

Figure 68-D

EXPAND Airport Support District - High Intensity Allowable Uses Golf Course, Hotels/Motels, Manufacturing-Heavy, Manufacturing-Light, Medical/Dental Labs, Office, PBU, Personal Storage, Retailing-Big Box, Retailing-Intensive, Support Retail and Service Uses 1 , Warehouse/Showroom, Wholesale/Warehouse. Full Service Grocery Stores, Retail Shopping Centers & Residential development are prohibited in this designation. Floor Area Ratio Maximum - 1.5 FAR. All other standards Conventional LDC. I-G for Heavy Manufacturing; I-P for Light Manufacturing and Office; AC-2 for all other uses. Traditional Design encouraged. Airport Support District - Medium Intensity Allowable Uses Golf Course, Hotels/Motels, Manufacturing-Light, Medical/Dental Labs, Office, PBU, Personal Storage, Retailing-Big Box, Retailing-Intensive, Support Retail and Service Uses 1 , Warehouse/ Showroom, Wholesale/Warehouse. Full Service Grocery Stores and Retail Shopping Centers are prohibited in this designation. Land Use Mix* *To be achieved on a project by project basis. Some flexibility may be granted for small sites after administrative review. Use Minimum Land Area Maximum Land Area Residential 0% 65% Support Retail, 10% 25% Hotel & Services Office 15% 70% Industrial 0% 60% Civic 10% None Floor Area Ratio Maximum - 0.7 FAR for non-residential uses. Density Range 5 du/acre to 25 du/acre for residential uses. Parking Ratio Industrial Uses: Equivalent to I-P Zoning. Other Uses: Equivalent to City's AC-2 Zoning District. Building Height Industrial Uses: 1 to 3 story. Other Uses: 1 to 10 story.

Notes:

Permitted Use only within a Mixed Use Precinct Overlay district, as identified on the Official Zoning Map and/or in an approved Planned Development.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. of 11-13-2000, § 3, Doc. #33391)

Sec. 68.208. - ASD-1 Guidelines and Standards.

The following specific guidelines and standards shall apply to the ASD-1 district, and optionally to the ASD-2 district where desired by the property owner/developer:

(a)

Primary Employment Centers. The ASD-1 and ASD-2 districts shall be the primary employment locations within the Southeast Plan area. It is a goal of the Plan to create a community structure that will encourage people to both live and work in the community. The street network and hierarchy of uses in these districts should encourage residents to use alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles to get from home to work, including: carpooling, transit, walking and bicycling. Retail, commercial, recreation, and civic uses should be provided to maximize the potential for employees to take care of daily errands within these districts, thereby reducing mid-day traffic. However, these commercial uses should not take away from the primacy of the Town, Village or Neighborhood Centers.

(b)

Pattern of Streets and Buildings. It is a goal of the Plan to create an environment that is scaled to the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists. Blocks greater than 600 feet in length, dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs should be avoided. Within larger blocks of employment use, pedestrian/bicycle pathways shall be provided to increase accessibility within the block and to adjacent areas within the districts. All buildings should contribute to a cohesive city "fabric" and reinforce the overall goal of creating a walkable district. Buildings should offer attractive pedestrian scale features and spaces. Building placement and massing should relate to nearby buildings within the District and to the urban context.

(c)

Mixed Use Precincts. ASD-1 areas shall be developed with a hierarchy of uses that create nodes of activity (mixed use precincts). More intensive uses - offices, hotel, restaurant and retail, and civic uses (i.e., daycare) - shall be clustered around public spaces in the mixed use precincts. Street networks shall provide pedestrian, transit, and bicycle access from surrounding areas of lower intensity office and industrial development.

(d)

Local Connections. Direct local street access within the districts and from surrounding areas of development shall be provided so that workers and visitors do not need to use only arterial streets for access.

(e)

Public Spaces. Similar to mixed use centers and residential neighborhoods, parks and plazas shall be used to create an identity for the activity centers within the districts and to provide relief in the urban fabric.

(f)

Relationship of Buildings to Public Spaces. Buildings should reinforce and provide vitality to streets and public spaces, by providing an ordered variety of entries, windows, bays, and balconies along public ways. Where buildings are not used to form street edges, landscape treatments shall create a human-scaled pedestrian environment and a buffer to adjacent parking lots and work areas. Buildings should have human scale in details and massing. Free-standing or "monument" buildings should be reserved for civic uses.

(g)

Arterial Streets as Edges. Arterial streets should be considered as edges to subareas within the districts, unless substantial pedestrian improvements are made and traffic is slowed along the arterial street.

(h)

Integration of Transit Stops. Mixed use precincts within the districts should be considered major stops on the local transit network. Associated transit stop facilities should be integrated in the design of the node, centrally located, and easily accessible for pedestrians walking to and from the surrounding employment areas.

(i)

Truck Access. Truck traffic generated by uses within the districts shall be directed to the arterial street system and shall not be allowed to travel through adjacent residential neighborhoods.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

PART 3. - BUILDING GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS

This Part provides requirements and guidelines for specific residential and non-residential building types within the Southeast Plan.

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING STANDARDS

Sec. 68.300. - Where Residential Building Standards Apply.

Residential uses are permitted in six land use categories as identified on the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Master Plan Map: Town Center/Urban Transit Center, Village Center/Urban Transit Center, Neighborhood Center, Residential Center, Residential Neighborhood, and Airport Support District-Medium Intensity. The following building standards apply to all land use designations that permit residential uses.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. No. 2022-56, § 6, 9-26-2022, Doc. #2209261204)

Sec. 68.301. - Mix of Housing Types.

(a)

Housing Mix in All Types of Neighborhoods. Within each residential area, with the exception of ASD-1 residential, a mix of housing types is required. Housing types may vary by lot size and form. These criteria are intended to insure that homes integrate well with each other and share designs which make neighborhood streets safe and enjoyable to walk along. Lot sizes and patterns within a neighborhood shall be varied to avoid monotonous streetscapes and provide a diverse range of housing types. Each developer of more than fifteen (15) acres shall provide at least three (3) housing types. For example, larger building types on larger lots are encouraged on corners. Smaller lots are encouraged surrounding common open spaces.

(b)

Lot Sizes and Densities. The following figure summarizes approximate lot sizes and densities for a variety of housing types. Densities apply to gross developable acreage.

Figure 68-E

EXPAND Housing Type Typical Lot Size Range Typical Density Range Distinguishing Feature Estate Residential minimum 1 acre maximum 1 du/gross acre detached, clustered, rural setting Single Family Large Lot 7,000-43,560 sq. ft. 3-4 du/gross acre detached Single Family Standard Lot 5,000-7,000 sq. ft. 5-6 du/gross acre detached Single Family Small Lot 4,000-5,000 sq. ft. 6-8 du/gross acre detached Single Family Bungalow 2,000-4,000 sq. ft. 8-15 du/gross acre detached Duplex (per unit) 2,000-3,000 sq. ft. 10-15 du/gross acre two attached units Townhouse/Rowhouse (per unit) 1,500-3,000 sq. ft. 15-20 du/gross acre multiple attached units Four-Plex N/A 15-20 du/gross acre four units per building Garden Apartments N/A 15-25 du/net acre attached w/courtyard parking Tuck-Under Apartments N/A 20-30 du/net acre attached w/tuck-under parking Podium Apartments N/A 30-50 du/net acre attached over structured parking Elderly Housing N/A 20-50 du/net acre attached courtyard or structured parking Residential over Commercial N/A 15-30 du/net acre attached w/ground floor retail Accessory Dwelling Unit N/A smaller than principal structure; 1,000 sq. ft. maximum.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. No. 2019-27, § 3, 5-13-2019, Doc. #1905131204)

Sec. 68.302. - Housing Model Variety.

Variation in individual housing "types" results in different "models". Each model may have the same lot size and basic floor plan but is differentiated by varied exterior treatments and materials. Variations in building mass, entry and porch design, window pattern, roof form, and/or other architectural features are strongly encouraged. Each development of 100 or more homes shall have at least four (4) models with three elevations and material treatments each. For developments of less than 100 units, at least three models with three variations each are required. No street block should have more than two consecutive single family homes with the same house model.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.303. - Relation of Buildings to Streets and Parking.

(a)

Orientation. Primary facades shall contain the primary entry and shall be street-facing. The principle orientation of the front facade of all buildings shall be parallel to the streets they face. Where public parks are located across a street, the front facade should face the public park. Rear yards shall not occur along local or connector streets.

(b)

Homes Adjacent to Parkways and Arterial Streets. Where residential areas abut parkways and arterial streets, lotting and home placement should address these major streets in one of three ways:

homes front onto these streets with larger front setbacks and alley-accessed garages;

a frontage road is built adjacent to the major street right-of-way that provides a landscaped, "slow-traffic" local street for homes to front onto; or

cul-de-sac streets intersect with the major street with an opening or gated entry for pedestrians; homes may have side yards facing onto the major street.

(c)

Primary Entry and Porches. With the exception of four-plexes, apartments, and accessory dwelling units, every home shall have its primary entry (front door) facing a public street and not more than 6 feet recessed back from the face of the primary facade. Four-plexes and apartments may have their primary entry facing a central, landscaped courtyard. Porches for all residential types shall be accessed directly from a public street or pedestrian easement and must be visible from the street. Porches may extend 6 feet into the setback. Front porches shall have a minimum depth of six feet and comprise a minimum of 30% of the width of a building's primary front facade (not including the garage) or 10 feet whichever is larger. Porches for duplexes, condos, and apartments may be shared. Tunnel-like entrances shall be specifically discouraged.

(d)

Garages. Residential streetscapes shall not be dominated by garages. Garage frontage shall also be limited for single family houses, duplexes and townhomes; garages shall not comprise more than 50% of a building's street facing frontage.

Garages for Estate Residential, Large-Lot Single Family, Standard-Lot Single Family, Small-Lot Single Family, and Duplex types shall be provided in one of two ways:

attached and recessed from the primary facade (not including porches, bays, or other minor projections) by a minimum of 8 feet and at least 24 feet from the street right-of-way; or

attached or detached, placed at the rear property line, and accessed by either an alley or a side yard driveway. In each development of single family houses and/or duplexes, no more than 50% of the units may have a recessed, front-loaded garage.

Garages for Townhouse and Apartment types may be either:

attached or detached, placed at the rear property line, and accessed by an alley or side yard driveway; or

for apartments, carports or garages may be grouped together and placed behind buildings.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. No. 2019-27, § 3, 5-13-2019, Doc. #1905131204)

Sec. 68.304. - Front Setbacks.

Front setbacks are measured from the right-of-way line of the adjacent street. Side yard and rear yard setbacks are measured from the property line.

Figure 68-F

EXPAND Front Setback Town Center Village Center Neighborhood & Residential Center 3 Residential Neighborhood Estate Residential Minimum Front Setbacks 1, 2 8 feet 10 feet 15 feet 15 feet 20 feet Maximum Front Setbacks 12 feet 15 feet 30 feet 25 feet n/a

1 Encroachments into Minimum Front Setbacks. Porches, awnings, and second story balconies may project into setback up to six feet. Bay windows may project into setback up to 4 feet.

2 All residential buildings shall be set back at least 30 feet from parkways and arterial streets.

3 Residential buildings with ground floor retail must follow the setback standards identified in the Mixed Use Block Standards.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.305. - Other Setbacks.

(a)

Side yard setbacks in residential areas shall be a minimum of 5 feet from the property line, unless a zero-lot line is proposed. If a zero-lot line unit is proposed, a single 5-foot side yard is required.

(b)

Side driveways extending along the property line to a recessed garage are permitted and encouraged within the side yard setback.

(c)

Rear yard setbacks in residential areas shall be a minimum of 15 feet from the rear property line, except for garages, where the minimum setback shall be 0 feet for alley-accessed structures.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. No. 2019-27, § 3, 5-13-2019, Doc. #1905131204)

Sec. 68.306. - Building Heights.

The following figure summarizes the minimum and maximum residential building heights by location of the residential building.

Figure 68-G

EXPAND Building Height Town Center Village Center Neighborhood & Residential Center Residential Neighborhood Minimum Height 2 stories 1 story 1 story 1 story Maximum Height 10 stories 3 stories 3 stories 2 stories

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.307. - Facades and Roof Form.

(a)

Facade Articulation. The facades of all residential buildings that face an adjacent street, park, or open space shall be articulated. Articulation may include porches, bay windows and/or balconies.

(b)

Windows. All street facing facades shall have windows covering at least 15% of the facade's area. The largest window or group of windows of the living room, dining room, or family room should be fully visible from the street.

(c)

Garage Door Treatments. All residential garage doors visible from a street or park shall consist of articulated panels and incorporate at least two of the following features:

indoor living space or balcony space built over the garage with clear sight lines between the street and these spaces;

strong shadow lines around the garage face created by recessing the door one foot behind the adjacent building plane, or by extending a trellis or bay window at least two feet in front of the garage face; or

for multiple car garages, limit garage doors to nine feet (9') in width with intervening posts at least one foot in width.

(d)

Roof Form. Flat roofs are prohibited as the principle roof structure.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.308. - Visual Character.

(a)

Climatic Response. Building design should respond to Southeast Orlando's summer sun with deep recesses and overhangs. Entries, particularly the front door, should be generously protected by a porch. Principal rooms should have windows, whenever possible, on two walls to provide balanced daylighting, and facilitate natural cooling and ventilation. Homes should be oriented so a majority of primary living spaces receive direct sunlight, and incorporate overhangs, awnings or trellises which allow the low winter sun to penetrate the unit, while blocking the high summer sun.

(b)

Ground Floor Elevation. Building foundations shall be elevated above the finished grade. Residential buildings shall incorporate either raised concrete pads or a raised wood joist floor with perimeter foundation at a minimum of 18 inches above the finished grade.

(c)

CPTED. Residential developers shall utilize the design features presented in the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design "Your Guide to Creating a Safe Environment" booklet prepared by the City of Orlando Planning and Development Department and shall incorporate appropriate safety techniques into residential designs.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.309. - Materials.

Exterior finishes should be primarily hardie board, masonry, and/or stucco. Material changes should not occur at external corners, but may occur at "reverse" or interior corners or as a "return" at least 6 feet from exterior corners. Scored plywood (such as "T-1-11") shall not be permitted.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.310. - Residential Fire Sprinklers.

All properties/buildings of more than 100 habitable square feet shall be equipped with fire sprinklers. This requirement is necessary in order first to optimize public safety, and second, to provide cost savings to the public and to the development community. As an incentive, fire hydrant distribution in single family residential areas may be extended from the current 500 feet spacing requirement to 800 feet.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.311. - Pedestrian Access Ways and Bicycle Circulation.

All residential developments shall be designed to promote pedestrian and bicycle circulation within the development and to promote access to surrounding areas, including schools, parks, mixed use centers, and other designations, consistent with Chapter 60 of the Land Development Code. Entry posts, columns, and/or landscaping should be installed where an internal sidewalk intersects with a public sidewalk.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.312. - Additional Standards by Residential Building Type.

The following standards and guidelines apply to the residential building types described previously in Section 68.301.

Figure 68-H

EXPAND Building Type Additional Applicable Design Standards Estate Residential Single Family Large-Lot Single Family StandardLot • For Estate Residential - Buildings and structures in the Estate Residential should use materials and colors that provide a more neutral character to the architecture, allowing the buildings to integrate with the landscape. • Side drives should be "Ribbon-Strip" drives. Ribbon-Strip drives contain a median planting strip. •Where alleys are present, the garage door openings shall be oriented towards the alley. Dual openings, where the garage openings face both the street and the alley, may also be permitted so long as the maximum driveway width on the street side does not exceed the standards specified below and provided all other setback standards are achieved. • 12-foot maximum driveway width at street right of way for Single Family Standard Lot. This standard shall not apply to alley-accessed garages. The driveway width on alleys shall extend no more than one (1) foot on either side of the garage structure. • 16-foot maximum driveway width at street right of way for Single Family Large Lot and Estate Residential. This standard shall not apply to alley-accessed garages. • Flaring of driveway towards the garage entrance shall begin no less than 5 feet from the edge of the sidewalk/property line. • Flaring of driveway from the sidewalk/property line towards the street shall be consistent with the City's Conventional LDC and Engineering Standards Manual. • Accessory dwelling units encouraged. Accessory dwelling unit stair location preferred on side of garage. Single-Family Small Lot • Encourage rear garages served by a mid-block alley. • Side drives shall be "Ribbon-Strip" drives. Ribbon-Strip drives contain a median planting strip. • 9-foot maximum driveway width at street right of way. This standard shall not apply to alley-accessed garages. The driveway width on alleys shall extend no more than one (1) foot on either side of the garage structure. • Where alleys are present, the garage door openings shall be oriented towards the alley. Dual openings, where the garage openings face both the street and the alley, may also be permitted so long as the maximum driveway width on the street side does not exceed the standards specified below and provided all other setback standards are achieved. • Flaring of driveway towards the garage entrance shall begin no less than 5 feet from the edge of the sidewalk/property line. • Flaring of driveway from the property line towards the street shall be consistent with the City's Conventional LDC and Engineering Standards Manual. • Accessory dwelling units encouraged. Accessory dwelling unit stair location preferred on side of garage. Single Family Bungalow • Same as Single Family Small Lot with the addition of: • Encourage use of on-street parking for visitor parking. • Accessory dwelling units encouraged. Accessory dwelling unit stair location preferred on side of garage. Duplex • Encourage rear garages served by a mid-block alley. • Side drives shall be "Ribbon-Strip" drives. Ribbon-Strip drives contain a median planting strip. • 9-foot maximum driveway width at street right of way. This standard shall not apply to alley-accessed garages. The driveway width on alleys shall extend no more than one (1) foot on either side of the garage structure. • Where alleys are present, the garage door openings shall be oriented towards the alley. Dual openings, where the garage openings face both the street and the alley, may also be permitted so long as the maximum driveway width on the street side does not exceed the standards specified below and provided all other setback standards are achieved. • Flaring of driveway towards the garage entrance shall begin no less than 5 feet from the edge of the sidewalk/property line. • Flaring of driveway from the property line towards the street shall be consistent with the City's Conventional LDC and Engineering Standards Manual. • Duplex garages shall not be located side by side. • Encourage use of on-street parking for visitor parking. • When on a corner lot, a unit should address each street with an entry and porch. • When not on a corner lot, unit should be designed as a "big house" with a shared porch. Townhouse/Rowhouse • Garage access from alleys located at rear of lots is required. • Tandem parking is permitted in garages. • Encourage use of on-street parking for visitor parking. Four-Plex • Garage access from alley or driveway located at rear of lots is required. • Encourage pedestrian connections from parking areas to building entries at public streets. • Encourage use of on-street parking for visitor parking. • Entry porches for ground floor units which have direct access to public streets shall have a 10-foot minimum width. • Provide balconies for above grade units facing the street. • Minimum 2-story building wall required along public streets. Garden Apartments • Minimum 30-foot separation between neighboring buildings. • Locate parking to the rear of buildings away from public view. • Provide pedestrian connections from parking areas to building entries at public streets. • Minimize the number of access drives and curb cuts to parking. • Provide a minimum 15-foot landscape separation between parking and residential units. • Encourage use of on-street parking for visitor parking. • Entry porches for ground floor units which have direct access to public streets shall have a 10-foot min. width. • Provide balconies for above grade units facing the street. • Minimum 2-story building wall required along public streets. Tuck-Under Apartments • Minimum 20-foot separation between neighboring buildings. • Garages facing and accessible to public streets are prohibited. • Garage access from alleys or driveways located to the rear of lot is required. • Require pedestrian connections from parking areas to building entries at public streets. • Use on-street parking for visitor parking. • Entry porches for ground floor units which have direct access to public streets shall have a 10-foot min. width. • Provide balconies for above-grade units facing the street. • Minimum 2-story building wall required along public streets. Podium Apartments/Elderly Housing • Minimum 40-foot separation between neighboring buildings. • Provide parking below-grade or ½ level below-grade, away from public view. • Discourage above-grade parking. Limit parking podium to 5-foot maximum above sidewalk elevation. • Encourage use of on-street parking for visitor parking. • Entry porches for ground floor units which have direct access to public streets shall have a 10-foot min. width. • Provide balconies for above-grade units facing the street. • Minimum 2-story building wall required along public streets. Residential Over Commercial • Orient retail and residential entries to face public streets and sidewalks. • Encourage pedestrian connections from parking areas to building entries at public streets. • Provide visitor drop-off areas and on-street parking at public building entries. • Locate parking to the rear of building away from public view. • Provide street trees along driveways, drive aisles and pedestrian connections. • Provide outdoor dining terraces with tables, chairs, and other furniture to bring activity to the street. • Encourage architectural expression of building entry features. • Provide roof forms such as hips or gables. • Screen mechanical equipment from view. • Minimum 2-story building wall along public streets is required. Provide residential entries or lobbies with access from public street. • Note: See also Mixed Use and Commercial Building Standards. Accessory Unit • Accessory units may be a maximum of 1,000 sq. ft. • Accessory units must meet the standards of Ch. 58, Part 3A, with the exception of the minimum lot size in Section 58.501. • Care should be given in design of the accessory unit to maintain privacy with adjacent units. • When located on a corner lot, the accessory unit should have an entry porch oriented to the side street • Entry stairs should be accessed from alley and visually screened from primary unit.

It should be noted that a comprehensive, illustrated guidebook which summarizes the standards found in this Part has been prepared and is available for review/purchase (Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Development Guidelines and Standards). The guidebook shows plans and axonometric drawings that illustrate the various housing types and clarifies some design guidelines and standards that are specific to building types. All house designs for the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan shall comply with the complete guidelines and standards as defined in this Chapter.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. of 11-13-2000, § 4, Doc. #33391; Ord. No. 2019-27, § 3, 5-13-2019, Doc. #1905131204)

MIXED USE AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS

Sec. 68.313. - Where Mixed Use and Commercial Building Guidelines and Standards Apply.

Standards for mixed use commercial and employment development encompass five distinct land uses falling into two broad categories. Land within the Town Center, Village Centers, Neighborhood Centers, Residential Centers, mixed use precincts within the Airport Support District-Medium Intensity comprise Southeast Orlando's pedestrian-oriented mixed-use districts and centers. Lands designated for Airport Support District uses are generally more automotive in scale, yet where Traditional Design standards apply, retain provisions for internal pedestrian connections and building elements that acknowledge the public realm, particularly within mixed use precincts.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.314. - Relationship of Buildings to Streets and Parking.

(a)

Principal Orientation. The primary facades of all buildings in commercial, employment and mixed use centers shall contain the primary entry and face a public street, except in limited circumstances where parking lots may be placed at street edge. In these cases, the primary facade shall front onto a publicly accessible walkway that leads directly from the street to the establishment's front door without crossing a vehicular travelway.

(b)

Primary Entries and Facades. The primary entry(s) of both business establishments and residential uses in commercial, employment, and mixed use centers shall be visible and accessible directly from a public street. Primary facades that front onto a street should be built parallel to the public right-of-way.

(c)

Street-Facing Facades. Street facing facades shall be lined with windows. Blank walls and/or garage doors shall not occupy over 50% of a principle frontage, and a section of blank wall shall not exceed 20 linear feet without being interrupted by a window or entry. Industrial/warehouse building shall not have a section of blank wall exceeding 30 linear feet without being interrupted by a window, entry, pilaster, lattice, change in plane, or similar element. The street-facing portion of industrial/warehouse buildings should have administrative areas, offices, breakrooms, and other uses that require windows and entries in order to maximize articulation and human activity at the front of these buildings.

(d)

Building Frontage and Parking Exposure to Streets. Building frontages shall occupy no less than sixty-five percent (65%) of a block's street-facing frontage, except for Village Center anchor stores and all Neighborhood Center stores and buildings. Outside of these areas, building frontages shall occupy no less than thirty-three percent (33%) of a parcel's street-facing frontage; street fronting parking in these districts should be for visitors and short-term parking and shall consist of no more than one bay, additional parking should be located to the side or behind the building.

(e)

Walkway-Facing Facades. The main entrance of all buildings without street edge facades shall open directly onto a publicly accessible walkway. Anchor stores can have "departments" such as deli's and pharmacies oriented to the street. This walkway shall directly connect to an adjacent street's sidewalk without crossing a vehicular travelway. Specific conditions include:

Village and Neighborhood Center anchor stores (e.g., supermarkets, major drug stores), where parking may be necessary directly in front of the building. In this case, the primary pedestrian entry and windows should be visible from a public street and front onto a publicly accessible walkway;

Mixed use portions of Airport Support District-Medium Intensity areas, where the primary pedestrian entry and windows shall be visible from a public street and front onto a publicly accessible walkway; and

Auto-serving uses in the Airport Support District-Medium Intensity areas (e.g., gas stations, car washes, etc.), where the primary entry need not face a street, however street facing windows should occupy at least 25% of the street-facing facade, and the primary entry should front onto a publicly accessible walkway.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.315. - Front Setbacks.

Street facing setbacks are measured from the edge of the adjacent right-of-way.

Figure 68-I

EXPAND Land Use Minimum Street-Facing Setback Maximum Street-Facing Setback Town Center 0 feet 10 feet 1 Village Center 0 feet 10 feet 1 Neighborhood Center 0 feet 10 feet 1 Residential Center 0 feet 10 feet Airport Support District (High Intensity) See Figure 68-D & Conventional LDC See Figure 68-D & Conventional LDC Airport Support District (Medium Density) Commercial Uses • Other Uses 0 feet 20 feet 65 feet 2 65 feet 2

1 Except for anchor stores which have no maximum setbacks.

2 Permits one bay of parking in front of retail buildings.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.316. - Projections and Recesses.

(a)

Projections. Special architectural features, such as bay windows, decorative roofs and miscellaneous entry features may project up to 3 feet into front setbacks and public rights-of-way, provided that they are not less than 9 feet above the sidewalk. Trellises, canopies and fabric awnings may project into front setbacks and sidewalks, provided they are not less than 8 feet above the sidewalk. Such projections shall not obstruct the sidewalk, meaning a 5-foot wide unobstructed sidewalk shall be maintained.

(b)

Recesses. A building's first floor may be recessed from the front setback for the purpose of an arcade. An arcade should conform to the following dimensions:

Minimum height inside the arcade space: 10 feet.

Minimum width inside the arcade space: 8 feet.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.317. - Building Heights.

Height is limited by the number of stories, not the overall height to provide variety to the skyline in the mixed use centers. Commercial and residential buildings shall have no more than 25 foot floor to floor heights.

Figure 68-J

EXPAND Land Use Stories 1 Town Center 2 to 10 2 Village Center 1 to 3 2 Neighborhood Center 1 to 3 3 Residential Center 1 to 3 3 Airport Support District (High Intensity) See Figure 68-D and Conventional LDC Airport Support District (Medium Intensity) • Industrial Uses • Other Non-Res. Uses 1 to 3 1 to 10 2

1 Special architectural features such as clock towers, cupolas and ornamental portions of parapet walls may exceed the height limit by 20 feet, provided they comprise no more than one-third of the length of the building.

2 The first 50 feet of a corner building, measured from the intersection in both directions, may contain an additional story.

3 The first 30 feet of a corner building, measured from the intersection in both directions, may contain an additional story.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.318. - Facades and Roof Form.

(a)

Articulation. All exterior walls of a building should be articulated with a consistent style and materials. Buildings should use consistent materials and details on all sides that front public streets and trails.

(b)

Base and Top Treatments. All facades shall have:

A recognizable "base" consisting of (but not limited to): (a) thicker walls, (b) richly textured materials (e.g. tile or masonry treatments), (c) special materials such as ceramic tile, granite and marble, (d) contrasting colored materials, mullion, and/or panels.

A recognizable "top" consisting of (but not limited to): (a) cornice treatments, (b) roof overhangs with brackets, (c) stepped parapets, (d) richly textured materials (e.g. tile or masonry treatments), and/or (e) differently colored materials; colored "stripes" are not acceptable as the only treatment.

(c)

Ground Level Increment. For mixed use centers, and Airport Support District-Medium Intensity mixed use areas, store-fronts and/or building bays should be a maximum of 30 feet in width. Bays should be defined by vertical architectural features such as columns, piers, and fenestration.

(d)

Storefronts. Display windows should encompass a minimum of 40% and a maximum of 80% of a storefront's linear frontage.

(e)

Entries. Primary pedestrian entries should be clearly expressed and be recessed or framed by a sheltering element such as an awning, arcade, porch or portico.

(f)

Awnings. Awnings should be no wider than a single storefront.

(g)

Roof Form. Mechanical equipment should be integrated into the overall mass of a building by screening it behind parapets or by recessing equipment into hips, gables, parapets or similar features.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.319. - Visual Character.

(a)

Climatic Response. Building exteriors should provide shelter from the summer sun. Porticos, awnings, arcades, and overhanging eaves are particularly appropriate at pedestrian pathways. Garden structures such as trellises and arbors (with or without vines) should be used to provide dappled shade for pedestrian seating areas.

(b)

CPTED. Mixed use and commercial developers/builders shall utilize the design features presented in the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design "Your Guide to Creating a Safe Environment" booklet prepared by the City Planning Department and shall incorporate appropriate safety techniques into non-residential development.

(c)

Signage. Signage within Mixed Use Centers and Mixed Use Precincts shall conform to the AC requirements specified in Chapter 64, Section 64.228, Signs Inside the Traditional City.

(d)

Billboards. As per GMP Future Land Use Policy 4.1.18, new and/or replacement billboards shall be prohibited in the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area. This prohibition applies to areas developed under both Traditional Design and Conventional LDC standards.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.320. - Massing.

(a)

Vary Massing of Large Buildings. A single, dominant building mass should be avoided. Substantial variations in massing should include changes in height and horizontal plane. Horizontal masses should not exceed a height/width ratio of 1:3 without a substantial architectural element that either projects up or away from the building, such as a tower, bay, lattice, or other architectural feature. False fronts or parapets create an insubstantial appearance and should be avoided. Stepping the building can also reduce the apparent scale of the building and establish a "base" and a "top". Changes in mass should relate to structural system(s) and the organization of interior space.

(b)

Highlight Building Entries. Building massing should be used to call-out the location of building entries. For example, greater height can be used to accentuate entries in the form of tower elements, tall voids, or a central mass at an entry plaza.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.321. - Materials.

(a)

General. Buildings should support regional traditions. Buildings shall have consistent materials and details on all sides that are visible from public streets and trails.

(b)

Windows.

Window Openings. Windows should be vertical or square in proportion.

Windows should be inset a minimum of 2 inches from the exterior wall surface.

Mirrored glass is prohibited.

Glass curtain walls are prohibited.

Clear glass shall be used for storefront windows and doors.

(c)

Simulated Materials. Materials that are visibly simulated or prefabricated are discouraged. Material changes should not occur at external corners, but may occur at "reverse" or interior corners or as a "return" at least two feet from external corners. Scored plywood (such as "T1-11") shall not be permitted.

(d)

Proper Application and Detailing. Materials shall be properly applied and correctly detailed, especially at the base of buildings, along cornices, eaves, parapets or ridge tops, and around entries and windows.

(e)

Climate and Pest Considerations. Sustainability of built structures is extremely important. Materials shall be chosen which take into account the regions' high humidity and the very real dangers associated with termites. Wood structures should be avoided where possible and hardie board, masonry and/or stucco are preferred for exterior surfaces.

(f)

Fire Sprinklers. All non-residential buildings greater than 100 habitable square feet shall be equipped with fire sprinklers.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.322. - Parking.

Additional parking standards are included in Part 4, Circulation Standards. However, the following standards affect non-residential structures:

(a)

Shared Parking. Where a mix of uses creates staggered peak periods of parking demand, shared parking calculations may reflect a reduction in the total amount of required parking. Retail, office, and entertainment uses should share parking areas and quantities, particularly within mixed use centers.

(b)

On-Street Parking. Adjacent on-street parking shall be counted towards a land uses parking requirement. The amount of on-street parking should be maximized.

(c)

Reduce Scale of Lots. Large surface lots shall be visually and functionally segmented into several smaller lots. CPTED standards should be utilized in the design of parking areas. Designs that reduce visibility, especially between parking areas and business entrances, should be discouraged. Land devoted to surface parking lots should be reduced, over time, through redevelopment and/or construction of structured parking facilities.

(d)

Surface Parking. For all commercial or employment uses other than industrial and warehousing, surface parking areas should be planted with shade trees at an approximate ratio of one tree for every five spaces. Trees should be set into a tree grate or landscaped walkway and protected by bollards or tree guards.

(e)

Permeable Paving. The use of permeable paving to reduce surface run-off may be permitted, particularly in over-flow and seasonal parking areas. However, retention and detention facilities shall be required as per OUSWMM.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.323. - Connecting Walkways.

Connecting walkways shall link street sidewalks with building entries through parking lots. They shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(a)

Grading and Width. Connecting walkways shall be grade separated from the parking lot, with a paved surface a minimum of 6 feet in width.

(b)

Landscaping. Connecting walkways should be landscaped with either shade trees or climbing vines on trellises, in keeping with CPTED safety considerations.

(c)

Lighting. Connecting walkways should be equipped with lighting. Standards spaced a maximum of 30 feet apart, and a maximum of 10 feet tall are recommended. The type of lighting (high pressure sodium/metal hallide, etc.) and intensity (foot-candles) shall be addressed on a project by project basis, but shall meet at least the minimum standards outlined in the Conventional LDC.

(d)

Screening. Any service areas (loading/storage areas) adjacent to connecting walkway shall be fully screened from view.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.324. - Landscaping and Street Furnishings.

(a)

Parking Lot Frontage. Where parking lots occur along streets, a landscaped area in accordance with Conventional LDC standards shall be provided to minimize views of parked cars from the street and shall be permanently maintained.

(b)

Shade Trees. Broadleaf tress should predominate in parking areas and public plazas to provide shade in the summer and allow sun in the winter.

(c)

Screening Devices. Evergreen shrubs and trees should be used to screen mechanical equipment, loading areas, etc.

(d)

Pedestrian Seating Areas, Trash Receptacles and Transit Shelters. These items should be made of durable, high quality materials which visually reinforce nearby buildings.

(e)

Markers. Entry posts, columns, and/or landscaping should be installed where an internal sidewalk intersects with a public sidewalk.

(f)

Screening Loading Docks and Ground-Mounted Equipment. Loading areas, transformers, heating units and other ground-mounted equipment shall be visually screened with opaque walls or fences.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.325. - Additional Standards by Non-Residential Building Type.

The following standards and guidelines apply to specific non-residential building types. It should be noted that a comprehensive, illustrated guidebook which summarizes the standards found in this Part has been prepared and is available for review/purchase (Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Development Guidelines and Standards). The guidebook shows plans and axonometric drawings that illustrate the various non-residential building types and clarifies some design guidelines and standards that are specific to those building types. All non-residential designs within the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area shall comply with the complete guidelines and standards as defined in this Chapter.

Figure 68-K

EXPAND Building Type Additional Applicable Standards Anchor Stores and In-Line Shops • Provide entry plaza to allow views to anchor store from street. • Provide parking aisles adjacent to the retail frontage, prohibit non-disabled parking directly adjacent to retail frontage. • Place service and employee parking to rear of building. • Provide street trees along driveways, drive aisles and pedestrian connections. In-line retail can also be located in the arcade area. • Express primary entry with higher volume and special building materials and architectural details. • Encourage extending a continuous arcade along the facade of anchor store and require in-line retail store frontage. • Encourage windows and display cases along pedestrian connections. Office • Provide visitor drop-off areas and on-street parking at public building entries. • Encourage pedestrian connections from parking areas to main building entries at public streets. • Locate parking to the rear of the building away from public view. • Provide street trees along driveways, drive aisles and pedestrian connections. • Encourage architectural expression of building entry features. • Provide roof forms such as hips or gables. • Glass curtain wall construction and reflective glass is prohibited. • Minimum 2-story building wall along public streets. Office Over Ground Floor Commercial • Provide visitor drop-off areas and on-street parking at public building entries. • Locate parking to the rear of the building away from public view. • Encourage pedestrian connections from parking areas to main building entries at public streets. • Minimize driveway width and pedestrian crossing distances at sidewalk. • Provide street trees along parking lots, driveways, drive aisles and pedestrian connections. • Emphasize major entries with special massing and architectural treatment. • Provide outdoor dining terraces with tables, chairs, and other furniture to bring activity to the street. • Integrate signage into architectural design. • Windows, display windows, and recessed panels should articulate all facades. • Open balconies for second floor offices encouraged. • Provide roof forms such as hips or gables. • Lobby for upper floor uses shall be accessed from public street.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

CIVIC USES AND PUBLIC FACILITIES STANDARDS

Sec. 68.326. - Where Civic Uses and Public Facilities Standards Apply.

Civic facilities and amenities are fundamental elements of all communities. The placement of civic buildings constitute the framework of each Town, Village, Neighborhood, and Residential Center. Parks and plazas provide a public focal point for each neighborhood and commercial center and should be placed in central and core locations to serve as public activity areas. The Southeast Orlando Sector Plan shall strive to place these uses in appropriate locations in each residential center for the greatest visibility, accessibility, and utility. Civic facilities can include both public and quasi-public uses such as daycare, postal services, community facilities, and other uses.

The Southeast Orlando Sector Plan shall provide a full and equal level of community facilities and services for all areas of the community. The City shall ensure that the provision of facilities is planned for in advance, rather than left to chance, so the quality of community facilities and services is not reduced and the fiscal integrity of the City is promoted. This shall include storm drainage, utilities, library services, police and fire services, and other similar city services, as well as services or facilities which are not provided by the City, such as schools. The Mixed-Use and Commercial Building Standards previously described in this Part shall also apply to building design and site planning issues related to civic uses.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.327. - Site Planning and Building Guidelines.

(a)

Terminate Vistas. In order to reinforce the importance of civic facilities, they shall be sited to terminate important vistas within the community. For example, a connector roadway linking a Village Center with a school site should be terminated by a prominent building on the school site and a daycare center or other civic building within the Village Center.

(b)

Highlight Entries. Tower elements, arbors, gateways, or other architectural features should be used at the entries to civic buildings to reinforce the linkage between the community and the civic use.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.328. - Schools.

(a)

Adequate School Facilities. In accordance with GMP Future Land Use Policy 4.1.16, and generally consistent with the location of schools shown on the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan map, residential developers shall be required to provide land, or an equivalent fee-in-lieu thereof (if allowed by the City) for public schools based on actual residential entitlements at the time of the master site plan, land subdivision or its administrative equivalent. High School and Middle School sites should be reserved; while Elementary School sites shall either be donated to the City of Orlando prior to the issuance of plat approval for residential projects, or the property owner/developer may propose alternative mechanisms for providing the required school site; however any such alternative mechanism must be approved by the City of Orlando prior to plat approval. The City supports innovative solutions to the provision of school facilities, and shall encourage property owners/developers to coordinate with Orange County School Board and/or other public and private entities to provide schools in Southeast Orlando.

(b)

Joint School/Park Opportunities. The location of existing and/or proposed school facilities should be coordinated with existing and/or proposed park sites, in order to provide for more efficient joint use opportunities, wherever possible.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.329. - Storm Drainage.

(a)

Storm Drainage Requirements. The specifications and standards of the Orlando Urban Stormwater Management Manual (OUSWMM) shall apply to all development.

(b)

Integration with Existing Storm Drainage Systems. Existing drainageways and wetlands shall be maintained or enhanced in a natural state to the greatest extent feasible. In lower-density areas, drainage systems should recharge on site groundwater by using swales and surface systems, rather than concrete-lined or underground storm drains.

(c)

Joint Use Stormwater/Open Space Opportunities. The location, function, and design of all stormwater facilities should be coordinated with open space and park areas, in order to provide for joint use opportunities, wherever possible.

(d)

Interconnected System. Where possible, greenways with trails should line riparian corridors and storm drainageways connecting to destinations such as schools, parks, and Neighborhood Centers. Coordinate an open lands system among property owners to use lands efficiently and retain wildlife movement corridors.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.330. - Library.

(a)

Plan for Future Library Needs. Provide for future library needs in accordance with the planning area's future growth patterns. Specific consideration should be given to planning for a branch library facility to serve future development areas in the mixed use centers.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.331. - Police and Fire Services.

(a)

Plan for Future Police and Fire Services Needs. Provide for future police and fire protection services needs in accordance with the planning area's future growth patterns. Specific considerations should be given to planning for a substation/satellite facility to serve the new development area within the Town Center or Village Centers. The City shall identify such location(s) and shall develop a master site plan.

(b)

Fire Sprinklers. All non-residential structures of more than 100 habitable square feet shall be equipped with fire sprinklers within the Southeast Plan area. This requirement is necessary in order first to optimize public safety, and second, to provide cost savings to the public and to the development community.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.332. - Transit Shelters.

(a)

Transit Shelter Design. Transit shelters should be designed so that passengers accessing the shelter and the bus driver have the ability to clearly see the shelter. Seating areas, if provided, should be designed to discourage sleeping or occupancy for inappropriate lengths of time. Please refer to the following Lynx publications: "Central Florida Mobility Design Manual", and "Customer Amenities Manual".

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

PART 4. - CIRCULATION GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS

Sec. 68.400. - Purpose.

This Part gives direction to the detailed planning of circulation networks within individual developments and shall ensure an interconnected system of arterial, collector and local streets; bicycle lanes; multi-use trails; transit; traffic calming; and parking standards. The intent of the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan's Transportation Design Standards are to assist in creating a sustainable community with a more balanced transportation system. These standards integrate the mobility of each mode of travel into Southeast Orlando's community design process.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.401. - Street Sections.

Typical cross-sections have been developed for each type of street within Southeast Orlando. These cross-sections shall only be used where Traditional Design land use and building standards are utilized. Each cross section details lane width, medians, bicycle lanes, parking, sidewalks, landscape areas, drainage (rural roadways), and required right-of-way. Not all contingencies have been covered because the list would be far too large. However, cross sections may be modified to accommodate special circumstances. For example, it may not be desirable to have a sidewalk on the side of a roadway fronting a wetland; the appropriate cross section can be developed by deleting the sidewalk from the cross section designed for the particular type of roadway. Such modifications shall be reviewed by all pertinent City departments (Planning, Fire, Police, Solid Waste, Public Works) and must be approved by the City Planning Official and City Engineer.

(a)

Cross Section Types. Cross sections have been developed for arterials (urban and rural), mixed-use center streets (arterial and local), residential neighborhood streets, residential and connector streets, and airport support district streets. Arterials are defined as major high-volume roadways such as Narcoossee Road and Alafaya Trail. Town and Village Center streets should be composed of arterial and local streets. Neighborhood Center streets should be local in nature. Residential Neighborhoods should be comprised of connector and local streets. Residential and commercial connector streets shall provide vehicular connections between residential neighborhoods and commercial centers. Airport Support Districts streets are typically local in nature, but with a lane width and intersection radius sufficient to handle large trucks.

(b)

Specific Requirements for Residential Neighborhoods. Residential neighborhood local streets reflect the options available for three levels of on-street parking. Whether there is no on-street parking, limited on-street parking or unlimited on-street parking shall be determined by presence or absence of one- or two-car garages and the resulting driveway width. The specific roadway cross-section shall be determined at the time of site plan review based on the proposed unit types fronting the roadway.

The core cross sections referenced above are summarized in the following table. In addition, the City has developed illustratives of these road cross-sections, which can be found in the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Development Guidelines and Standards illustrated guidebook. This guidebook is available for review/purchase in the City Planning Department.

Figure 68-L Typical Roadway Cross Sections

EXPAND Roadway Type Cross Section Parking Bicycle Lanes Sidewalks ROW (feet) Lane Widths (feet) Major Urban Arterial Four-Lane Divided: Narcoossee Road A No Yes Yes 138 11 Alafaya Trail B No Yes Yes 104 11 Town Center: One-Way Arterial C Yes Yes Yes 69 11 Two-Way Arterial D Yes Yes Yes 67 10 Local E Yes No Yes 57 10 Village Center: One-Way Arterial C Yes Yes Yes 69 11 Two-Way Arterial D Yes Yes Yes 67 10 Local E Yes No Yes 57 10 Neighborhood and Residential Centers: Local E Yes No Yes 57 10 Residential Neighborhood: Connector F No Yes Yes 74 11 Connector G No Yes Yes 64 11 Local H Limited No Yes 53 12 Local I Yes No Yes 58 8 Local* J 1 side only No Yes 47 9 Estate Residential: Connector F Yes Yes Yes 74 11 Connector G No Yes Yes 64 11 Local H Limited No Yes 53 12 Local I Yes No Yes 58 8 Local* J 1 side only No Yes 47 9 Airport Support District: Local K No Yes Yes 66 12

Source: Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc.

* Cross Section J to be used as deemed appropriate by the Development Review Committee, and only in conjunction with Estate Residential and/or where alleys are utilized.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. of 8-6-2001, § 1, Doc. #33983; Ord. No. 2022-56, § 6, 9-26-2022, Doc. #2209261204)

Sec. 68.402. - Bicycle Accommodation.

Bicycle lanes are a portion of the roadway which has been designed for the preferential or exclusive use of the bicycle. Sidewalks are not encouraged as substitutes for bicycle lanes. As stated in GMP Future Land Use Policy 4.2.6, bicycle lanes should be designed for all connector and arterial streets as indicated in the previous section. Bicycle lanes are typically 4 feet in width, and 5 feet in width when adjacent to on-street parking. Consult the "State of Florida Department of Transportation's Bicycle Facilities Planning and Design Manual" and the "City of Orlando Bicycle Plan" when designing bicycle lanes.

The Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Development Guidelines and Standards illustrated guidebook provides a conceptual Bicycle Master Plan for the Southeast Plan area. Developers shall utilize this document, as well as the above-mentioned documents, when designing roadways, bicycle/pedestrian lanes, trails, and paths.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.403. - Transit Accommodation.

Creating an environment conducive to the development of a balanced transportation system requires that the circulation system be engineered to functionally accommodate all modes. Designing for the functional requirements of LYNX (local transit provider) vehicles means creating sustainable facilities in which LYNX vehicles can operate properly and passengers can wait in comfort.

The Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Development Guidelines and Standards illustrated guidebook describes typical LYNX requirements in detail, and provides a conceptual Transit Master Plan for the Southeast Plan area. Developers shall utilize this document, as well as the City's Transportation Element when designing roadways to accommodate transit. In general, the City advocates utilizing smaller lane widths than recommended by LYNX in order to create a more urban environment.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.404. - Connectivity Index.

In accordance with GMP Future Land Use Policy 4.2.5, and consistent with the GMP Transportation Element, the City shall combine the mobility of the traditional interconnected street pattern with the safety, security, and topographic sensitivity of the conventional or contemporary network. Such a hybrid network features short, curved stretches that follow the lay of the land or contribute to good urban design, as well as short loops and cul-de-sacs, so long as the higher-order street network is left intact.

"Higher-order" means arterials, collectors, and sub-collectors that carry through traffic. An acceptable individual project master plan may feature interrupted grids of short street ending at T or Y intersections, traffic circles or squares/parks. By design, local streets may carry some through traffic, but the truncated nature of local streets means that traffic moves more slowly and the heaviest volumes are diverted to higher-order streets.

A simple measure of connectivity is the number of street links divided by the number of nodes or link ends (including cul-de-sac heads). The more links relative to nodes, the more connectivity. A connectivity index of 1.4 to 1.8 represents an acceptable street network in the Southeast Plan area. The optimal connectivity index for a perfect grid network is 2.5. This is the procedure for calculating the connectivity index:

(a)

Count the number of nodes. Nodes are any point of intersection of two or more roads or any cul-de-sac ends.

(b)

Count the number of links. Links are the segments of road connecting nodes. To properly calculate the connectivity index, you must first include the first link beyond the last nodes.

(c)

Use the following formula to calculate the connectivity index: links/nodes = connectivity index.

Simple changes in design, such as removing cul-de-sacs and connecting the street-ends to other streets, can bring about significant changes in connectivity index scoring. The City shall utilize the connectivity index mechanism, in addition to other qualitative measures, to determine whether transportation impact fees can be reduced within the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.405. - Traffic Calming.

Traffic calming devices have potential use in both the design of new road segments in Southeast Orlando, as well as the modification of existing roads, or the future modification of roads initially built without traffic calming features. Five groups of traffic calming devices are appropriate for use in Southeast Orlando:

(a)

Street narrowing;

(b)

Vehicle deflection (traffic diversion);

(c)

Pavement sharing;

(d)

Rerouting; and,

(e)

Pavement surface treatments.

The Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Development Guidelines and Standards illustrated guidebook, available for review at the City Planning Department, graphically depicts these traffic calming techniques.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.406. - Parking Standards and Design.

The following standards shall apply in Town, Village, Neighborhood and Residential Centers and may be used as design guidelines in other districts.

(a)

Joint Access. Cross access easements or similar mechanisms shall be used to provide joint access between the parking areas of adjacent properties. This shall preclude drivers from having to use the street network to access a neighboring parcel.

(b)

Shared Parking. Shared parking may be provided for multiple uses where it can be demonstrated that due to different use time frames the minimum amount of required parking will be available for each use. For example, land uses such as movie theatres and restaurants can share office parking space during the evening hours.

(c)

Off-Site Parking. Off-site parking, including on-street parking may be utilized to meet minimum parking requirements as long as reasonable pedestrian access is provided from the parking space to the use.

(d)

Parking Access. Parking areas shall be accessed from side and back streets and from adjacent properties. Access from the front street shall be avoided unless no other reasonable access is available. Block standards for Town, Village (except for Village Center anchor stores), and Residential Centers require a minimum of 65% street frontage therefore, forcing parking to the sides and rear of buildings.

(e)

Pedestrian Access. A direct pedestrian access shall be provided from the public sidewalk network to the primary building entrance without having to cross a vehicular travelway.

(f)

Landscaping/Screening. Parking areas shall be landscaped consistent with Chapter 60 of the Land Development Code. Connecting walkways should be landscaped with either shade trees or climbing vines on trellises.

(g)

On-Street Parking. On-street parking shall be utilized in mixed-use centers whenever and wherever possible. On-street parking areas shall be differentiated from road travel lanes through the use of texture paving or textured paving strips.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

PART 5. - OPEN SPACE GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS

Sec. 68.500. - Recreational Open Space.

(a)

Park Distribution and General Requirements. Public parks in Southeast Orlando can be divided into three categories. Community Parks provide facilities that serve the needs of greater Southeast Orlando, such as organized playing fields, swimming pools, amphitheaters, tennis and basketball complexes, and larger picnic areas. Neighborhood parks, by contrast, provide local centers of activity and recreation immediately accessible to residents, and include modest amenities such as tot-lots, small hard-surfaced courts, multi-purpose lawn areas, and informal natural settings. Village Greens and Plazas provide a place to focus civic activity at the center of town or a neighborhood. Park acreage should be distributed to provide adequate facilities throughout the community while emphasizing neighborhood recreation within walking distance of most residents.

(b)

Distribution of Parks.

Distribution. To avoid extraordinary and potential debilitating demands on existing parks, new parks must be available to residents as they move into newly developed areas. To satisfy this requirement for new parks, all new development shall meet the following park dedication or cash in lieu of dedication requirements:

Figure 68-M

EXPAND Park Type Acreage (minimum to optimum) Standard (acres per 1,000 population) Unit Equivalent (acres per residential unit) Village Greens and Plazas and Conservation/PCN 0.25 to 1 acre n/a 1.2/1000 0.0027 Neighborhood Parks 2 to 6 acres 0.75/1000 0.0017 Community Parks 8 to 15 acres 1.3/1000 0.003 Total 3.25/1000 0.0074

Level of Service. The City's current LOS standard of 3.25 acres/1,000 population shall be maintained in Southeast Orlando. At least 2.05 acres/1,000 population shall be in functional community and neighborhood parks. The remaining 1.2 acres/1,000 population may be made up of village greens and plazas, conservation buffers and the Primary Conservation Network if such areas are visually accessible by the general public (not private backyards).

(c)

Location of Parks.

Greens and Plazas. At least one Green and/or Plaza should be provided within all Town, Village, Neighborhood and Residential Centers, unless served by a Neighborhood Park. Greens and Plazas should also be included in the mixed-use components in the Airport Support District-Medium Intensity.

Neighborhood Parks. Neighborhood Parks should be distributed throughout neighborhoods, to allow a minimum of 60% of the residents to be within ⅓ to ¼ mile of a local park. Most users should not need to cross any arterial streets to get to the park. Where possible, Neighborhood Parks should be shared with elementary schools and should connect with the trail and greenway network.

Community Parks. Sites for community parks should be distributed to allow each major area within the Southeast Orlando to be within bicycling or driving distance or an active recreation area. Where possible, link these sites and their facilities with the trail and greenway network.

(d)

Recommended Park Program. In general, park areas should include sufficient trees to provide shaded areas. Existing vegetation should be saved where appropriate.

Greens and Plazas. Greens and Plazas should provide opportunities for public gathering, such as:

multi-purpose lawn areas,

tot lots,

informal picnic areas,

amphitheaters,

raised stages and gazebos,

larger hardscaped areas, and

seating.

Neighborhood Parks. Neighborhood Parks should provide modest and flexible recreation opportunities that meet basic neighborhood needs and accommodate multiple purposes. Recommended features include:

multi-purpose lawn areas,

tot lots,

small court game areas,

community gardens,

informal picnic areas, and

seating.

Community Parks. Community Parks should contain features that serve the larger community. Recommended features include:

multiple playing fields (suitable for organized play),

multiple tennis and basketball courts,

swimming centers, amphitheaters,

group picnic areas,

tot lots,

storage, and

off-street parking.

(e)

Park Design.

Perimeter Frontage. Parks shall be surrounded by streets and/or building fronts, except where they are bound by woodlands, creeks, agricultural uses, or other significant open space features. In any event, at least 50% of a park's perimeter should front onto a public street. Under no circumstances may the edge of a park be formed by a rear yard fence unless such property consists of a linear park or trail with the facing edge being a natural system; surrounding buildings shall have entries and windows facing the park.

Paths. Park paths should support direct connections from neighborhoods and surrounding commercial areas into parks. A fence should not prohibit access from neighborhoods into a park.

Climatic Design. Parks should provide comfortable areas for sitting and recreation year-round. Parks should include adequately shaded areas for comfortable summer use and sun-exposed areas for comfortable winter use.

Natural Features. Parks should be designed to conserve valuable natural features including creeks, significant habitats, woodlands, and existing heritage trees.

Views. Vistas from surrounding streets that end in a park shall be encouraged. Loading and storage areas shall not occupy these vistas.

Crime Prevention. All greens, plazas, parks and trails shall incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.501. - Street Landscaping Standards.

Streets provide a highly visible element in the public realm. For this reason the appearance of the landscape along the streets and the functional aspects of pedestrian comfort, scale, shade, and air quality enhancement is of vital importance in defining the theme and quality of life of the area. The guidelines for street landscape shall be consistent with the Conventional LDC.

(a)

Irrigation. Irrigation of the street landscape to be provided as follows:

All rights-of-way shall be provided with an automatic irrigation system utilizing reclaimed water if available.

Bedding areas shall be irrigated with low volume (non-sprayhead) type of irrigation.

Separate zones shall be provided for plants with dissimilar water needs. Turf areas and bedding areas should generally be irrigated on separate zones.

Preserved natural areas within rights of way may not require irrigation.

(b)

Utilities. To protect the appearance of the street landscape, utilities shall also be regulated as follows:

Major public utility lines should be located underground. All electrical, fiber optic, cable, telephone, water, sewer service, and distribution lines within private developments shall be located underground. Stub-outs should be provided at shared property lines.

All above ground utility structures such as backflow preventers, switching gear, control panels, etc. shall be placed in such a manner so as to be out of primary public view. Such structures shall be screened.

Manhole covers, meter boxes, and other at-grade structures which fall within sidewalks may be painted to match the concrete or pavers.

(c)

Street Trees.

Selection. Plant materials selected to meet the requirements for street tree planting shall be consistent with the Conventional LDC. Plantings should be selected based on soil conditions, water requirements, surrounding environment, and intended theme and are subject to review and approval by the City.

Spacing. In order to develop a positive pedestrian environment, and consistent with GMP Future Land Use Policy 4.1.17, required street trees shall be spaced according to species type and in accordance with the requirements of the Conventional LDC.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.502. - General Landscaping Standards.

(a)

Protected Habitats. Exotic species shall be precluded from natural areas left as Conservation Use areas, and from landscaped areas adjacent to these features to the maximum extent possible. Management for these areas should be aimed at sustaining the integrity of preserved natural systems. Design concepts should be considered to prevent the encroachment of exotic, or nuisance vegetation into areas intended to remain.

(b)

Water Conservation Guidelines. Planning is the most important step to a successful water conserving landscape. All landscape and irrigation plans for non-residential developments, multi-family residential, public parks and open spaces shall be designed by a Landscape Architect, registered to practice in the State of Florida.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.503. - Residential Landscaping.

(a)

Starter Landscaping. To improve the appearance from the street, new residential development shall include a minimum starter package for landscaping. At a minimum, these starter packages should include: turf grass, shrubbery, at least one street tree, a front yard tree, and an efficient irrigation system necessary to sustain the vegetation.

(b)

Fencing Standards. Two types of fences are allowed within residential areas: "picket" fences and "privacy" fences.

Front Yard.

Picket fences shall be not more than 4 feet in height. Picket fences shall not be solid and shall not be more than 50% opaque above 30 inches in height.

A possible alternative to a picket fence is a hedge which shall be maintained at a maximum height of not more than 3 foot 6 inches. A trellis, gate, or arbor shall be exempt from the maximum height when located where the walk (from the public sidewalk to the porch) passes through the fence or hedge.

Picket fences or hedges may be located at the back of sidewalks along the front or street side yard of a lot. They may also be located along the alley to give privacy to an accessory unit yard, with a minimum setback of 10 feet from the rear property line.

Rear and Side Yard.

Privacy fences shall be not more than 6 feet in height and may be located along interior lot lines to within 5 feet of the front facade of the principal building. Fences in the street side yard shall be subject to the requirements of front yard fencing.

All fencing shall be built out of attractive, long-lasting materials, such as wood, PVC, masonry, stone, wrought iron, aluminum, vinyl, or vinyl-coated wire.

Fences visible from public streets should be constructed of durable material and be detailed to include a distinctive cap/coping: columns of pilasters can also be used to provide details. Chainlink, whether vinyl coated or galvanized, is prohibited for fences or walls that are visible from public streets.

With masonry fences, the use of exposed or unfinished/unpainted concrete block is prohibited. For wood fences, the unfinished side shall not be visible from public streets.

Screening of loading areas, refuse areas, transformers, heating units and other ground-mounted equipment shall be consistent with the Land Development Code.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) shall be considered. Landscaping should not create blind spots or hiding spots, particularly between the driveway or street sidewalk and the primary entrance of a residential structure. Properly maintained landscaping should provide maximum viewing to and from the house. The street address should be clearly visible from the street with numbers a minimum of 5 inches high that made of non-reflective material that provides significant contrast to the affixed background.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. No. 2019-27, § 4, 5-13-2019)

Sec. 68.504. - Non-Residential Landscaping.

(a)

Screening and Buffer Standards.

Mixed-Use Center Buffers. In town centers, village centers, and neighborhood centers, no supplemental buffers shall be required between office/commercial/residential uses.

Airport Support District Buffers. Where Airport Support District uses abut residential, buffer yards shall in general be required as outlined in the City of Orlando Land Development Code. However, the City may require that areas zoned PD contain more stringent buffers. Such conditions shall be made part of individual PD ordinances.

(b)

Fencing Standards. Fences and walls shall be used consistent with the Conventional LDC. CPTED shall be considered in the design of fences and walls.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.505. - Primary Conservation Network and Ecological Systems.

Design standards and criteria have been established for the development proposed to occur within Southeast Orlando in order to comply with existing regulatory guidelines and restrictions while protecting the ecological integrity of the natural resources within the study area. These standards are not meant to restrict landowners' developmental potential, but to guide and direct development in an ecologically sensitive direction. The Primary Conservation Network (PCN), as envisioned, would protect wetland communities and habitat for numerous common and protected wildlife species while allowing passive recreation uses such as pedestrian and bike trails. The following standards are broken down by those required under normal regulatory review processes (primarily applicable to wetland/habitat areas outside the defined PCN); and those applicable to the entire planning area. These standards should provide for a more functional natural environment within the proposed development as well as provide opportunities to enhance and preserve natural communities and existing wildlife corridors.

(a)

Definitions and Terms.

The wetland limits shown on the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan Master Plan Map are approximate and not binding to any government agency. The wetland boundaries are based on the Orange County Land Use Maps, 1989, with limited field verification and digital information provided by others.

The landward extent of potential jurisdictional wetlands should be field verified by the appropriate regulatory agencies.

All impacts proposed to jurisdictional wetlands shall require permitting by regulatory agencies. Appropriate management plans for threatened or endangered species and species of special concern may require approval from the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and/or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

(b)

Regulatory Agency Requirements.

A minimum 50-foot upland buffer is required for those wetlands designated as protected by the City's Q-WET rating system. Most of the wetlands designated as protected have been incorporated into the PCN and meet the minimum buffer requirements.

An upland buffer area averaging 25 feet (15 feet minimum) shall be provided around wetlands remaining within the study area but outside of the PCN, consistent with GMP Conservation Policy 1.4.4.

Roads or infrastructure crossings through wetland systems shall be limited to the narrowest point of the wetland.

(c)

Storm Drainage.

Storm Drainage Requirements. All future development in the Southeast Orlando planning areas shall be required to discharge stormwater at rates not to exceed historic runoff rates and volumes. Stormwater detention and water quality facilities will be required for all development within the Southeast Orlando planning area, as determined during the review process for each development. The specifications and standards of the Southeast Orlando Stormwater Master Plan, when developed, shall be followed to the greatest extent feasible. In the interim, the City's OUSWMM standards shall apply.

Integration with Existing Storm Drainage Systems. Existing drainageways and wetlands should be maintained or enhanced in a natural state to the greatest extent feasible. In lower-density areas, drainage systems should recharge on-site groundwater by using swales and surface systems, rather than concrete-lined or underground storm drains. All urban runoff should be treated on-site with biological retention and filtration areas.

Interconnected System. Where possible, greenways with trails should line riparian corridors and storm drainageways connecting to destinations such as schools, parks, and Neighborhood Centers. Coordinate an open lands system among property owners to use land efficiently and retain wildlife movement corridors.

(d)

Additional Development Guidelines.

Roads crossing wetland systems should be fitted with oversized culverts where feasible to facilitate and maintain wildlife corridors.

Upland buffers, preservation areas, and wetland systems should be maintained so as to prevent invasion by nuisance and/or exotic species listed.

Recreation opportunities within or adjacent to the PCN should be limited to passive uses such as biking or hiking trails or other educational opportunities. Golf courses can provide valuable linkages in the overall PCN, but should not be eligible for PCN credits except where active vegetation has been retained.

Every attempt should be made to mitigate for impacts to wetlands and listed wildlife species such as gopher tortoise within the study area through preservations and/or enhancement of habitat.

Retaining existing native vegetation and the use of native drought-resistant plants in both residential, commercial, and common use area is encouraged.

Minimize additional roads crossing and encroachments across/into the PCN.

Encourage the placement of stormwater management ponds, utility facilities, and other non-residential land uses adjacent to the defined PCN.

While not a requirement, the City and developers should attempt to maintain a 500-foot minimum width for environmentally sensitive lands to allow wildlife movement.

Design surface water management systems to discharge pre-treated stormwaters to preserved wetlands in such a way as to maintain and/or enhance their current hydrology.

10.

Reduce and/or eliminate fencing as a means to delineate property ownership's wherever practicable.

11.

Create an area-wide signage program designating PCN boundaries, alerting drivers at critical intersections of roads and the PCN, and educating residents within Southeast Orlando of the value, functions, and restrictions within the PCN.

12.

Encourage a domesticated animal control program including free or reduced price sterilization, community sponsored humane society, and other programs to reduce displacement and harm to existing animal species.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

PART 6. - PLAN BENEFITS & ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCEDURES

Sec. 68.600. - Development Benefits/Results.

In the Southeast Plan area, property owners/developers shall be allowed to develop under Conventional LDC standards, when proposed within the density, type, location and conditions outlined in the Growth Management Plan Future Land Use Element and Figure 68-A of this Chapter. Use of Traditional Design planning principles, and the benefits associated with such planning principles, shall be allowed by right as an alternative anywhere within the Southeast Plan area and required as outlined by the above-mentioned Figure 68-A.

(a)

When proposed development is consistent with the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan, including the GMP Future Land Use Element and Southeast Orlando Sector Plan-Master Plan Map, participating property owners/developers shall be entitled to the following benefits:

Waiver of fees for Growth Management Plan amendments arising from the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan with processing of any necessary amendment by the City.

Waiver of fees for zoning amendments arising from the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan with processing of any necessary amendments by the City.

Waiver of fees and modification of Municipal Planning Board review requirements for master plans provided such plans are substantially consistent with the planning principles of the Southeast Plan. The term "substantial compliance" shall mean that no more than 20% of the land area of the individual property differs from the land uses set forth in the Southeast Plan and that the plan complies with the principle design guidelines set forth for each land use designation, as determined by the Planning Official.

Expedited local permitting as a result of the above and as outlined in the remainder of this part.

Waiver of City subdivision platting fees for a period of 5 years from the initial master planning (approval) of the individual property.

Local environmental permitting, if such local permitting is instituted at the City's sole discretion.

(b)

The following base development benefits shall be available only where Traditional Design standards are used:

Utilization of smaller Traditional Design street widths.

Increased densities and greater opportunities for mixed use development alternatives.

Transportation Impact Fee Schedule revised to reflect shorter average trip lengths, greater interconnectivity, higher pedestrian accessibility and better jobs/housing balance.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)

Sec. 68.601. - Administrative Review Procedures.

Projects in the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan may be reviewed by the Development Review Committee (DRC), pursuant to Chapter 65, Section 1K.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. No. 2022-56, § 6, 9-26-2022, Doc. #2209261204)

Sec. 68.602. - Impact Fees.

Impact fees shall be payable in amounts as set forth in the applicable City ordinances and codes as adopted from time to time. For policies utilizing Traditional Design Standards, and which incorporate shorter average trip lengths, greater interconnectivity, higher pedestrian accessibility and better jobs/housing balance, a reduced impact fee may apply consistent with the Transportation Impact Fee Schedule. Eligibility shall be subject to review and approval by the DRC and City Council at the time of specific parcel Master Plan review.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. No. 2010-31, § 5, 8-30-2010, Doc. #1008301109; Ord. No. 2022-56, § 6, 9-26-2022, Doc. #2209261204)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2022-56, § 6, adopted September 26, 2022, deleted §§ 68.602—68.607 and renumbered the remaining sections, 68.608, 68.609, as 68.602, 68.603. The original §§ 68.602—68.607 pertained to Application of Regulations; Development Parcel Master Plan Review and Design Guidelines Approval; Southeast Town Design Review Committee; Regulatory Authority of the Specific Parcel Master Plan; Individual Sites: Site Design and Building Review Process and derived from Ord. of May 10, 1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. of November 18, 2002, § 1, Doc. #021118702; Ord. No. 2010-31, § 5, adopted Aug. 30, 2010, Doc. #1008301109.

Note— Formerly § 68.608.

Sec. 68.603. - PD Amendment Process.

Changes to the Urban Village or Airport Support District-Medium Intensity Planned Developments shall be classified as either Substantial Amendments, Presumed Non-Substantial Amendments, or Minor Modifications. Minor modifications are only applicable on a site by site basis, where Amendments would be applicable to multiple sites. Figure 68-N identifies amendment types and their classifications. Each amendment shall be reviewed according to the procedures set forth below:

(a)

Substantial Amendments. A Substantial Amendment to a Southeast Plan Planned Development is any amendment listed as substantial in Figure 68-N and any amendment which has a reasonable likelihood of being inconsistent with, or not fulfilling, the principles of the Growth Management Plan and/or Southeast Orlando Sector Plan. Substantial Amendments shall be subject to the procedural requirements for PD amendments contained in Chapter 65 of the City's Land Development Code (LDC). A public hearing shall be held with due public notice, including the mailing of courtesy notices to all property owners within 500 feet of the Planned Development.

(b)

Presumed Non-Substantial Amendments. The Developer may propose certain amendments to be considered as non-substantial. Presumed non-substantial amendments shall be reviewed by the DRC for consistency with the principles of the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan. Following the review of the proposed amendment, the DRC shall make a determination as to whether the amendment is substantial or non-substantial.

Non-Substantial Determination. If the DRC determines that the amendment is non-substantial, the change shall be recommended to City Council for incorporation into the applicable PD.

Substantial Determination. If the DRC determines that the amendment is substantial, the amendment shall be forwarded to the Municipal Planning Board and City Council for review.

(c)

Minor Modifications. The Planning Official shall be authorized to permit minor modifications on a site by site basis as described in Figure 68-N.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070; Ord. No. 2022-56, § 6, 9-26-2022, Doc. #2209261204)

Editor's note— See the editor's note following § 68.602.

Note— Formerly § 68.609.

Secs. 68.604—68.609. - Reserved.

Sec. 68.610. - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2010-31, § 5, Aug. 30, 2010, Doc. #1008301109, deleted § 68.610. Former § 68.610 pertained to preliminary plat review process and derived from an ordinance adopted May 10, 1999, § 10, Doc. #32070.

Sec. 68.611. - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2010-31, § 5, Aug. 30, 2010, Doc. #1008301109, deleted § 68.611. Former § 68.611 pertained to final plat process and derived from an ordinance adopted May 10, 1999, § 10, Doc. #32070.

Sec. 68.612. - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2010-31, § 5, Aug. 30, 2010, Doc. #1008301109, deleted § 68.612. Former § 68.612 pertained to minor subdivision plat process and derived from an ordinance adopted May 10, 1999, § 10, Doc. #32070.

Figure 68-N Substantial, Presumed Non-Substantial

and Minor Modifications Chart

EXPAND Substantial Presumed Non-Substantial Minor Modifications A proposed change that is inconsistent with GMP FLU Policy 2.4.4, FLU Goal 4 and associated objectives and policies, and/or the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan × A change which would include a principle land use not previously permitted under the applicable approved PD ordinance and/or applicable GMP policies. × A change which would alter a land use type adjacent to a property boundary, except when it is: i. a reduction in density; or ii. a reduction is intensity of approved residential development, unless the reduction locates a residential use next to an incompatible land use. × An alteration which would increase the size of an Activity Center, Town Center, Village Center or Neighborhood Center, except as provided on the applicable PD Development Plan Map. × A proposed change which would increase the land use intensity within an Urban Village or Airport Support District-Medium Intensity PD without a corresponding decrease in some other portion of the PD and which results in greater off-site impacts or potential significant and adverse impacts on adjacent land uses and the surrounding roadway network. × A proposed change that is inconsistent with the principles of the Growth Management Plan and Southeast Orlando Sector Plan, or any proposed change to said principles. × Changes to PD Development Standards and Design Guidelines which are consistent with the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan. × Alterations necessary to accurately reflect the specific location of schools, parks, libraries, public safety facilities or other small scale public facilities. × Any proposed change not specifically identified in this table. × Changes to the quantifiable standards of the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan and adopted specific parcel master plan guidelines for a Certificate of Occupancy. Such changes shall not exceed 20% of the adopted numeric standard. The resulting standard shall be consistent with the purpose and intent of the GMP, the principles of the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan and/or the applicable PD ordinance, and shall be compatible with surrounding development. Minor modifications shall not be granted by the Planning Official subsequent to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. After the Certificate of Occupancy, the procedures contained in the City's LDC pertaining to Modifications of Development Standards and Zoning Variances shall apply. Changes which exceed 20% of the numerical standard shall require zoning variance approval. ×

Secs. 67.704—67.799. - Reserved. CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE - ORDINANCES