881-04 Amend LDC re. Traditional Neighborhood

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OR BK 5922 PC 286 8 of 57 • Traditional Marketplaces (TMD) have a concentrated area for shopping, entertainment, business services, cultural and housing opportunities in a pedestrian-oriented environment. Large-format retail stores ("big boxes") are not allowed. Floors above shops and offices may be used for housing, offices, or live/work units. • Traditional Towns (TTD) provide an opportunity for community planning at a large scale, integrating traditional neighborhoods and traditional marketplaces with an inter-connected system of streets, alleys, sidewalks, squares, parks and open space. A compact development pattern is promoted by not requiring buffers between uses within the town. These regulations reflect a 'building block' approach to traditional development, with Traditional Neighborhoods (TNDs) and Traditional Marketplaces (TMDs) as the base districts. The TTD functions as an umbrella district, composed of TNDs, TMDs, and additional land uses needed to support a larger population, such as a traditional employment center (TEC). A portion of a TTD also could include a Planned Development District. Separate regulations are provided for TNDs, TMDs, and TEC's in order to allow these districts to be developed independently of a TTD. Provisions for Civic and Open Space/Recreation areas are included in the TND provisions. A "Neighborhood Center" commercial area in a TND is also included to allow for small-scale commercial uses intended to serve local residents. To avoid duplication, standards that apply to all traditional development districts, including provisions for street and sidewalk design, landscaping, parking, and signage, have been grouped together as "general standards for all traditional development districts" (Refer to PART 7.11.00) Sec 6.06.04 Minimum Area The minimum size of a Traditional Development District is 40 acres, but TDDs as small as 25 acres are allowed at infill locations, defined as sites bounded by existing development on at least two sides. This provision is intended as an incentive. Sec. 6.06.05 Effect of Traditional Development District Approval Approval of a TDD district shall constitute an amendment to the zoning ordinance. Designation of a property as a TDD district in accordance with an approved development plan shall supersede all existing and prior zoning classifications. Such property shall for zoning purposes be identified by the letters TDD followed by an identifying number. Sec. 6.06.06 Uses and Densities Permitted TNDs may qualify for a density bonus of up to two (2) additional units per acre above the maximum density allowed for the underlying zoning district as prescribed in Table 7.01.01, provided that the TND is consistent with the standards and requirements of Article VII. Zephyrhills Land Development Code -18- Article VI Development Options