§ 38-1098. Commercial and office development requirements.

New construction shall complement, and be compatible with, existing development and shall conform to the following requirements:

(a)

Site design and layout. All buildings are to be located adjacent to the front street. Corner lot developments shall locate buildings directly on the intersection corner. At mid-block locations, parking is prohibited between the front property line, and the front of the structure unless required by federal regulation. The area in front of buildings may include landscaping, sidewalks and, with approval, a vehicular drop-off area. Buildings shall be placed between the front setback line and front setback plus ten (10) feet toward rear property line.

(b)

Buildings. The roofs, and primary and secondary facades (as defined in the architecture ordinance) of all commercial and office buildings within the LARS Overlay District shall incorporate vertical window proportions, window surrounds, porch and railing features, roof treatments, and overhanging eaves in order to provide a residentially scaled building. The primary and secondary facades shall have similar treatment, detail and visual interest. This is inclusive of entrances, windows, roof form (gable, hip, gambrel, or combination) and architectural elements (overhangs, dormers, cupolas and/or other projections of facade and fenestration). All shall be compatible with the rural settlement and Florida vernacular style. The maximum height of any building shall be thirty-five (35) feet) (two (2) stories). The following architectural elements are encouraged:

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Peaked roofs with two (2) or more plan breaks

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Dormers

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Unenclosed porches with or without railings

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Double hung windows with muntins that encompass fifty (50) percent of the first floor

(c)

Color and materials. The LARS Overlay District's charm and character is enhanced by appropriate selection of exterior colors. Historically, lighter more subdued shades were preferred to darker colors. Thus, colors shall be restricted to lighter pale shades of beige, gray, green, yellow, rose, and blue within the LARS Overlay District. Building materials shall be restricted in accordance with the architecture ordinance. All finished surfaces of all structures shall be comprised of a minimum of fifty (50) percent natural materials such as stone, wood, brick, etc. This may include six-inch lap siding with a plank appearance, or a vertical board on batten appearance.

(Ord. No. 2009-06 , § 1, 3-10-09)