§ 58.1118. Availability of Reductions.

The minimum intensity standards set forth in Figure 1 may be reduced by the Planning Official for permitted and conditional uses only, in exchange for a contribution by the developer to the City of Orlando Trust Fund for Alternative Transportation in the Traditional City.

Incentive Available.

District	Minimum FAR	Available Reduction		Additional Reduction for Eating & Drinking Establishments and Gas Stations
		Available Reduction	FAR with Reduction	Additional Reduction	FAR with Available and Additional Reduction
AC-1	0.35	0.15	0.20	0.10	= 0.10
AC-2	0.50	0.20	0.30	0.20	= 0.10
AC-3	0.75	0.30	0.45	0.35	= 0.10
MU-2	0.40	0.15	0.25	0.15	= 0.10

 

General Procedure. Full details of the operation and procedure for issuance of the Reduction in Required Minimum Intensity are described below, except for the following:

(a)

The contributions shall be used to construct bicycle, pedestrian and transit improvements within the Traditional City.

(b)

The developer, at his/her option, may dedicate a portion of the building site acceptable to the City for the development of transit improvements. The assessed value of the dedicated land, as shown on the most recent certified tax roll of the Orange County Property Appraiser, may be deducted from the total cost of the contribution.

(c)

The amount of contribution shall be twenty percent (20%) of the transportation impact fee for every 0.05 FAR reduction or portion thereof.

(d)

Criteria for approval of a reduction in minimum intensity. The reduction in minimum intensity may be granted when an applicant presents clear and convincing evidence that the proposed design, intensity and use(s) will result in a superior development that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and achieves the criteria for approval provided in this section. The following design enhancements represent options for creating a superior development. While not a strict point-based system, a development that meets a greater number of these enhancements is eligible for a greater reduction than a development that meets only one or two enhancements. If improvements to the streetscape or other public property is part of a selected option, then such improvements must be maintained by the property owner or owners of the subject development unless appropriate maintenance obligations are accepted by the City.

i.

Streetscape treatments that exceeds the minimum standards normally required of the development's location.

ii.

Landscaping that exceeds by at least 10% the minimum number of points required by Part 2H, Chapter 60 of this Code.

iii.

At least one additional mobility strategy than the minimum number of strategies required by Section 59.209 of this Code.

iv.

Site design and building materials that exceed the minimum environmental sustainability requirements in place at the time of development. Such enhancements should consider energy efficiency, stormwater design, solar or other renewable energy sources, recycling, and sustainable materials options, all of which should be judged against the best-available technology and any relevant and generally accepted environmental certification programs.

v.

Superior architectural design, including all of the following, where applicable:

1.

Buildings on corner lots and buildings that terminate views must incorporate additional height or other features that emphasize their prominent location.

2.

In mixed-use buildings, the ground floor must be differentiated from upper floors through the use of architectural treatments.

3.

The primary building entrance must be a prominent feature that is defined and articulated with pediments, pilasters, columns, porticoes, porches, overhangs, railings, or other architecturally compatible elements.

4.

Transparent windows must comprise more than 30% of the primary and secondary street facing elevations.

5.

Use of durable, high-quality materials that are appropriate for the climate, such as stone, steel, glass, precast concrete, or masonry. Such materials and associated architectural features must wrap around all sides of the building that are visible from the public realm. Traditional stucco may be appropriate in a historic context or for a Mediterranean-style building. Buildings incorporating EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System) or other faux-stucco finish for more than 10% of a street-facing façade do not meet this enhancement option.

vi.

Underground utilities, if currently aboveground.

vii.

An architecturally enhanced street wall surrounding the parking area with a trellis or other architectural features.

viii.

Another enhancement not otherwise required by code that is proposed by the applicant and approved as part of the master plan or planned development zoning district. Examples might include a publicly accessible park or plaza, public art or a premium transit stop.

ix.

For eating and drinking establishments, the following site design standards must be met to qualify for the additional incentive:

1.

Maximum number of parking spaces permitted is 12:1000 sf GFA;

2.

Cross-access easements and/or shared parking agreements are required where the City deems them necessary;

3.

All Traditional City design standards are incorporated into the site design;

4.

Pole signs are prohibited;

5.

Transit stops and/or shelters are required where determined reasonably necessary by the City, in cooperation with Lynx;

6.

If an eating and drinking establishment is abutting a Class I or II use (shown in Figure 6: Land Use Intensity Table, Chapter 58) and includes a drive-in facility, a 5 ft. minimum height masonry wall, located 5 ft. from the property line, shall be provided as part of the required buffer area; in addition, the landscaping requirements of Chapter 60, Section 60.253, shall be provided between the wall and the abutting property.

(e)

The reduction in required minimum intensity must be applied through a Master Plan application, a Planning Official determination, or a similar type of application.

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. of 5-20-1996, Doc. #29361; Ord. of 7-23-2001, § 26, Doc. #33944; Ord. No. 2019-22 , § 2, 3-25-2019, Doc. #1903251204)