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Board of County Commissioners
Lake Avalon Rural Settlement Commercial Design Overlay District
February 24, 2009
Board of County Commissioners
Lake Avalon Rural Settlement Commercial Design Overlay District
February 24, 2009
Overview Ordinance Character and Scale Public Meetings/LPA Hearing Next Steps
Overview Ordinance Character and Scale Public Meetings/LPA Hearing Next Steps
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
Overview Ordinance Character and Scale Public Meetings/LPA Hearing Next Steps
Overview Ordinance Character and Scale Public Meetings/LPA Hearing Next Steps
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
Rural Settlements were created to: Recognize the historic nature of some
rural communities
Provide for a rural residential lifestyle
Recognize and preserve existing development patterns
Rural Settlements were created to: Recognize the historic nature of some
rural communities
Provide for a rural residential lifestyle
Recognize and preserve existing development patterns
OverviewOverview
The 1991 Comprehensive Policy Plan (CPP) designated 17 Rural Settlements
By 2005 there were 22
The 1991 Comprehensive Policy Plan (CPP) designated 17 Rural Settlements
By 2005 there were 22
OverviewOverview
OverviewOverview
Lake Avalon Rural Settlement Originally Village A
of Horizon West Designated a Rural
Settlement in 2004
Lake Avalon Rural Settlement Originally Village A
of Horizon West Designated a Rural
Settlement in 2004
Future Land Use Element policiesFuture Land Use Element policies 2.4.5 – Establishes the Rural Settlement 2.4.6 – Allows limited commercial and office
uses. Such uses processed as CPP amendments.
2.4.7 – Requires that development comply with Commercial Design Guidelines established for the Rural Settlement. Requires PD zoning or special exception.
Future Land Use Element policiesFuture Land Use Element policies 2.4.5 – Establishes the Rural Settlement 2.4.6 – Allows limited commercial and office
uses. Such uses processed as CPP amendments.
2.4.7 – Requires that development comply with Commercial Design Guidelines established for the Rural Settlement. Requires PD zoning or special exception.
OverviewOverview
Future Land Use Element policies (cont.)Future Land Use Element policies (cont.) Commercial design guidelines to include
a) Uses
b) Access management
c) Site requirements
d) Signage
e) Fencing
Future Land Use Element policies (cont.)Future Land Use Element policies (cont.) Commercial design guidelines to include
a) Uses
b) Access management
c) Site requirements
d) Signage
e) Fencing
OverviewOverview
Overview Ordinance Character and Scale Public Meetings/LPA Hearing Next Steps
Overview Ordinance Character and Scale Public Meetings/LPA Hearing Next Steps
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
Purpose Preserve the rural character Prohibit unwanted uses Allow some neighborhood-serving non-
residential uses
Purpose Preserve the rural character Prohibit unwanted uses Allow some neighborhood-serving non-
residential uses
OrdinanceOrdinance
Requirements in the Ordinance Standards
Building and site design Lighting Signage Fencing Tree preservation
Requirements in the Ordinance Standards
Building and site design Lighting Signage Fencing Tree preservation
OrdinanceOrdinance
Requirements in the Ordinance (cont.) Retail and personal services only Existing agricultural businesses are
exempt Four public hearings required for each
project (2 LPA, 2 BCC)
Requirements in the Ordinance (cont.) Retail and personal services only Existing agricultural businesses are
exempt Four public hearings required for each
project (2 LPA, 2 BCC)
OrdinanceOrdinance
Overview Ordinance Character and Scale Public Meetings/LPA Hearing Next Steps
Overview Ordinance Character and Scale Public Meetings/LPA Hearing Next Steps
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
Land use compatibilityLand use compatibility
Yellow Dog Eats Gotha2,667 square feet
Yellow Dog Eats Gotha2,667 square feet
1.3 acres
Character and ScaleCharacter and Scale
Character and ScaleCharacter and Scale
Architecture 5,000 square foot
maximum per property
0.23 FAR
Architecture 5,000 square foot
maximum per property
0.23 FAR
Fencing Rural style Transparency Materials
Fencing Rural style Transparency Materials
Character and ScaleCharacter and Scale
Signage Sign plan required Illumination Copy area Landscaping Wall signs
Signage Sign plan required Illumination Copy area Landscaping Wall signs
Character and ScaleCharacter and Scale
No internally lit signs, no changeable copy
No internally lit signs, no changeable copy
No LED lightingNo LED lighting
No billboardsNo billboards
Character and ScaleCharacter and Scale
SignageSignage
Overview Ordinance Character and Scale Public Meetings/LPA Hearing Next Steps
Overview Ordinance Character and Scale Public Meetings/LPA Hearing Next Steps
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
Public meetings August 2008 September 2008
Issues discussed Whether to allow commercial Acreage limitation Agricultural restrictions
Public meetings August 2008 September 2008
Issues discussed Whether to allow commercial Acreage limitation Agricultural restrictions
Public Meetings/LPA HearingPublic Meetings/LPA Hearing
LPA Hearing - December 18, 2008
Recommendation Make a finding of consistency with the CPP Recommended changes
– Exempted agricultural uses from prohibition on retail sales with outdoor storage
– 5,000 sq. ft. maximum building size (0.23 FAR) in lieu of 3,000 sq. ft. (0.14 FAR)
– All development, including alterations, must zone to PD– Chain-link fencing prohibited entirely (except for
livestock containment)
LPA Hearing - December 18, 2008
Recommendation Make a finding of consistency with the CPP Recommended changes
– Exempted agricultural uses from prohibition on retail sales with outdoor storage
– 5,000 sq. ft. maximum building size (0.23 FAR) in lieu of 3,000 sq. ft. (0.14 FAR)
– All development, including alterations, must zone to PD– Chain-link fencing prohibited entirely (except for
livestock containment)
Public Meetings/LPA HearingPublic Meetings/LPA Hearing
Sec. 38-1093. Acceptable Commercial Uses.
The intent of the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement Commercial
Design Overlay District is to preserve the unique rural
quality of life the residents presently enjoy. Therefore, only
small offices and commercial development, consistent with
policies 2.1.1 through 2.1.18 contained within the Future
Land Use Element of the Orange County Comprehensive
Policy Plan relating to commercial development within a
rural settlement, shall be permitted, except as may be
prohibited by Section 38-1094.
Sec. 38-1093. Acceptable Commercial Uses.
The intent of the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement Commercial
Design Overlay District is to preserve the unique rural
quality of life the residents presently enjoy. Therefore, only
small offices and commercial development, consistent with
policies 2.1.1 through 2.1.18 contained within the Future
Land Use Element of the Orange County Comprehensive
Policy Plan relating to commercial development within a
rural settlement, shall be permitted, except as may be
prohibited by Section 38-1094.
Public Meetings/LPA HearingPublic Meetings/LPA Hearing
Sec. 38-1102. Development Size; Tree Preservation.
(a) Lot and Floor Area. In order to preserve the rural -
residential character of the LARS Overlay District while also
facilitating small-scale, neighborhood office and commercial
land uses, the following lot and floor area criteria are
established for non-residential uses within the LARS Overlay
District*:
Sec. 38-1102. Development Size; Tree Preservation.
(a) Lot and Floor Area. In order to preserve the rural -
residential character of the LARS Overlay District while also
facilitating small-scale, neighborhood office and commercial
land uses, the following lot and floor area criteria are
established for non-residential uses within the LARS Overlay
District*:
Public Meetings/LPA HearingPublic Meetings/LPA Hearing
Land Use Minimum Lot Size*
MINIMUM /MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA (sf)
Office or Commercial 0.5 650 / 53,000
Sec. 38-1097. Development within the LARS Overlay
District; Allowable Intensities, Planned Development
(PD) Required.
(a) Development Intensity. Allowable intensities
within the LARS Overlay District shall be consistent
with the Future Land Use Element Policy 2.4.5. Any
new commercial/office development shall have a
maximum 0.2314 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) per parcel.
Sec. 38-1097. Development within the LARS Overlay
District; Allowable Intensities, Planned Development
(PD) Required.
(a) Development Intensity. Allowable intensities
within the LARS Overlay District shall be consistent
with the Future Land Use Element Policy 2.4.5. Any
new commercial/office development shall have a
maximum 0.2314 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) per parcel.
Public Meetings/LPA HearingPublic Meetings/LPA Hearing
Sec. 38-1097. Development within the LARS Overlay District;
Allowable Intensities, Planned Development (PD) Required.
(b) Planned Development Required. In order to ensure
high-quality development and maintain compatibility with
the area’s prevailing rural character, all new construction,
reconstruction, renovations, alterations or enlarging of a
commercial/office development and redevelopment land
use, building or structure within the LARS Overlay District
shall be rezoned to Planned Development (PD).
Sec. 38-1097. Development within the LARS Overlay District;
Allowable Intensities, Planned Development (PD) Required.
(b) Planned Development Required. In order to ensure
high-quality development and maintain compatibility with
the area’s prevailing rural character, all new construction,
reconstruction, renovations, alterations or enlarging of a
commercial/office development and redevelopment land
use, building or structure within the LARS Overlay District
shall be rezoned to Planned Development (PD).
Public Meetings/LPA HearingPublic Meetings/LPA Hearing
Sec. 38-1101. Fencing.
(b) Fencing Materials.
Chain link, barbed, or razor wire fencing, in
any configuration, is prohibited within the front
yard structural setback, and also is prohibited
from the rear and side-yard structural setback
unless the property and such fencing are being
used for livestock containment.
Sec. 38-1101. Fencing.
(b) Fencing Materials.
Chain link, barbed, or razor wire fencing, in
any configuration, is prohibited within the front
yard structural setback, and also is prohibited
from the rear and side-yard structural setback
unless the property and such fencing are being
used for livestock containment.
Public Meetings/LPA HearingPublic Meetings/LPA Hearing
Overview Ordinance Character and Scale Public Meetings/LPA Hearing Next Steps
Overview Ordinance Character and Scale Public Meetings/LPA Hearing Next Steps
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
BCC Adoption Public Hearing
March 10, 2009
BCC Adoption Public Hearing
March 10, 2009
Next StepsNext Steps
Board of County Commissioners
Lake Avalon Rural Settlement Commercial Design Overlay District
February 24, 2009
Board of County Commissioners
Lake Avalon Rural Settlement Commercial Design Overlay District
February 24, 2009