TABLE 155.3709.E.3: Density Bonus Options

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TABLE 155.3709.E.3: Density Bonus Options
Bonus Option	Sub-Area	Density Bonus	Requirement
#1	Core and Center	20 units/acre	All new non-residential, multi-family residential and mixed-use construction that provide public art using one or a combination of the following strategies: 1. A fee equal to 1% of the project's construction costs or $250,000 whichever is less; 2. A piece of artwork valued at 1% of the project's construction costs or a maximum of $250,000. whichever is less. a.   The artwork shall be accessible to the public and may be displayed in public open spaces or areas along the street abutting the building. b.   Public art shall be required to receive a recommendation by the Public Art Committee and approval from the City Commission. c.   Funds, or an appropriate bonding instrument, shall be placed in escrow at the time of building permit and will be held until the art is approved after installation.
#2	Core and Center	20 units/acre	Properties that provide a designated public open space or publically accessible open space a minimum of 4,800 square feet or a combination of up to three designated public open spaces or publicly accessible open space a total of 4,800 square feet
#3	Core and Center	20 units/acre	Development which achieves at least 28 points in accordance with Table 155.5802, Sustainable Development Options and Points or is designated LEED Gold or Platinum
#4	Core	10 units/acre	Properties that provide cross block connection through a pedestrian passage a minimum of 15 feet wide.
#5	Core	40 units/acre	Properties that provide public parking in accordance with the following: a.   The minimum number of spaces required for off-street parking are provided using one or more of the off-street parking alternatives; b.   A minimum of 10% of the parking spaces are reserved for public parking. The 10% of parking spaces shall be calculated by multiplying the required spaces for the total units including any density bonuses x 10%. (Total required parking spaces X 0.1 = public parking spaces). c.   A lease agreement with the city, at a rate established by the city, shall be recorded for a term not less than 50 years
#6	Core	20 units/acre	Properties that provide structured parking to accommodate 100% of the total required parking need for the development.
#7	Core	20 units/acre	Properties that provide a minimum of 25% of residential units as small studio or 1 bedroom units. This shall be units that are 600 square feet or less.

 

   F.   Street Network Connectivity Regulating Plan and Street Design Standards

The Street Network Connectivity Regulating Plan is intended to show the approximate location of existing and required new streets needed to create the prescribed network of streets within the EOD. This plan also establishes the hierarchy of the streets within the EOD. All streets shall be located according to the Street Network Connectivity Regulating Plan for the EOD. The intent of the street design standards is to ensure that streets are improved based on street design parameters that enhance the streetscape and encourage walking and biking.

      1.   Modified Street Standards

   The street standards specified in Section 155.3501.H shall apply except as modified herein:

         a.   Only specific existing alleys and tertiary streets, as specified in the Street Network Connectivity Regulating Plan, may be deleted for the purpose of assembling parcels for development. All other existing and new alleys/service roads and tertiary streets shall be required and may be modified with respect to alignment only. In addition, the following shall apply:

            i.   The vacation of SE 3rd Avenue shall only be permitted to occur if the proposed development to the east of the existing public park provides the following:

               (A)   Building frontage and active uses along the ground floor for the first 20-feet of depth of the building fronting the public park, Atlantic Boulevard and waterway;

               (B)   Vehicular access off a new alley/service road located on the east side of the proposed development;

               (C)   Public parking: In addition to the minimum number of spaces required for off-street parking, the developer shall reserve a minimum of 10%, of the required off-street parking spaces, for public parking to serve the patrons of the park. A lease agreement with the city, at a rate established by the city, shall be recorded for a term not less than 50 years; and

               (D)   Service access for the South Florida Water Management Facility along the waterway.

      2.   Street Development Regulating Diagrams

   All streets shall be designed according to the typical street sections and standards specified in the Street Development Regulating Diagrams to the extent possible in coordination with the City Engineer. Streets not specifically mentioned shall follow one of the typical sections that corresponds with the width of the right-of-way, the sub-area the building is within, and whether the street is a designated greenway.

   G.   Block Requirements.

The following standards for blocks shall apply to property with a minimum area of 2.3 acres (100,000 sq ft):

      a.   The maximum length of a block in the EOD shall be 530 feet for properties east of US1 and 630 feet for properties west of US1.

      b.   The maximum perimeter of a block in the EOD shall be 1,560 feet for properties east of US1 and 1,760 feet for properties west of US1.

      c.   The Director of Development Services or his/her designee shall have the authority to adjust administratively the requirements for maximum block length and/or perimeter, for up to 10% of the required measurement.

   H.   The Designated Publicly Accessible Open Space and Greenway System Regulating Plan.

The Designated Publicly Accessible Open Space and Greenway System Regulating Plan is intended to locate existing public open spaces, the new designated publicly accessible greenway system, and the new designated publicly accessible waterway system which shall be shown in all development plans.

      1.   The intent of the waterfront promenade design standards is to ensure continuous public access and open space along the waterfront as a public amenity.

      2.   General Waterfront Design Standards for Properties Abutting the Intracoastal Waterway

         Development along the Intracoastal Waterway shall be required to provide the following:

         a.   Pedestrian passageway providing access to the waterfront and the nearest sidewalk adjacent to public right-of-way, where applicable;

         b.   Wayfinding signage shall be provided that indicates the public access point from the public R.O.W., where applicable;

         c.   Public access along waterfront promenade;

         d.   Pervious pavement and/or heat reducing pavement;

         e.   Shading, either via landscaping or canopies or both;

         f.   Lighting, including the use of solar lighting within the promenade, where practical; and

         g.   Pedestrian features such as benches and trash receptacles.

      3.   Specific Waterfront Promenade Design Standards

   All waterfront promenades shall be designed according to the typical promenade sections and standards specified below.

         a.    Residential waterfront promenade - The dedication and development of the residential waterfront promenade is applicable to any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a building or structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 49% of the market value of the building or structure before the improvement or repair is started.

            i.   An 8-foot easement shall be required on the waterfront, as redevelopment occurs, for the establishment of a concrete waterfront promenade along the land side of the seawall for residential development.

            ii.   The setback shall be a minimum of 18 feet from the waterfront property line.

            iii.   Docks are optional on the water side of the seawall and shall not be required to be publicly accessible.

            iv.   One hundred percent of the easement/promenade shall be publicly accessible, clear and unobstructed for pedestrians.

            v.   Minimum building frontage (active-use) requirements for the first 20-feet of depth of the building fronting the promenade are 90% in the core, 80% in the center, and 70% in the edge sub-area.

         b.   Commercial/Mixed-Use Waterfront Promenade

            i.   A 15-foot setback/easement shall be required from the waterfront property line, as redevelopment occurs, for the establishment of a concrete waterfront promenade a long the land side of the seawall for commercial and/or mixed-use development.

            ii.   A 10-foot concrete dock shall be required on the water side of the sea wall.

            iii.   One hundred percent of the easement/promenade and docks shall be publicly accessible, clear and unobstructed for pedestrians.

            iv.   Minimum building frontage (active-use) requirements for the first 20-feet of depth of the building fronting the promenade are 90% in the core, 80% in the center, and 70% in the edge sub-area.

   I.   Building Typology and Placement Regulating Diagrams and Modified Dimensional Standards

      1.   Building Typology

   All new buildings shall conform to one of the permitted building typologies. The building typologies are demonstrated in the Building Placement Regulating Diagrams of the TO District, Section 155.3501.O.4 Building Placement Regulating Diagrams provide a schematic representation of the various building typologies, based on their sub-area. The diagrams demonstrate the required setbacks, lot standards, and profiles of structures. Not all building typologies are permitted in every sub-area of the EOD. (For instance, the tower and liner building typologies are considered the most intense and are not permitted in the edge sub-area.) Existing buildings that do not fit a prescribed typology shall follow the standards required for the flex building typology. The building typologies permitted in the EOD and their allowable sub-area locations are demonstrated on the Sub-Areas/Building Heights Regulating Plan.

      2.   Setbacks and Building Frontage

   The interior side and rear side setback standards demonstrated on the Building Typology and Placement Regulating Diagrams shall apply. In addition, the following shall also apply in the EOD:

         a.   Front and street side setbacks are determined based on the sub-area in which the building is located and the streetscape associated with the property as demonstrated on the Street Development Regulating Diagrams.