§ 2.03.00. Density and intensity bonuses.
2.03.01
Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to encourage new development and redevelopment that is designed and constructed at a level of quality in excess of the minimum. Where a proposed development is designed to exceed minimum requirements, additional development rights may be allowed in locations where added density or intensity can be accommodated while still providing appropriate protection to neighboring properties and the general public.
2.03.02
Compliance procedures.
(1)
Submittals. All proposed development requesting additional intensity or density shall provide the following information on the application for development approval:
a.
The application for approval of a proposed development shall indicate that the development approval is requested through compliance with the bonus standards.
b.
The application shall clearly show the design features and calculations showing the basis for the requested density or intensity bonus.
(2)
Points required. Each of the bonus standards provided in subsection 2.03.03 of this section is assigned a point value. Compliance with the standards "earns" points. A proposed development may provide additional features chosen from the types of standards described in subsection 2.03.03 of this section. Credit, in the form of points, will be given based upon the compliance of the proposed project with the standards. The number of points needed to satisfy the requirement for bonus standards and subsequently allow development of a site subject to the bonus standards is as follows:
a.
Residential development: six points for each two percent increase in density beyond the maximum shown in table 2.02.04.
b.
Nonresidential development: five points for each additional 0.10 FAR beyond the maximum shown the section 2.02.05.
2.03.03
Available density/intensity bonuses.
(1)
Where bonuses may be used. Density and intensity bonuses may be used in the mixed use land use district.
(2)
Environmentally sensitive lands and habitat.
a.
Environmentally sensitive lands, as defined in article V of this Land Development Code, or land containing qualifying habitat (wetlands or uplands) known to be significant to one or more endangered or threatened plant and animal species or species of special concern, as designated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or by the state game and fresh water fish commission, or the state department of agriculture and consumer services, shall be donated to the town or town-approved agency, or at the town's option, the property owner shall provide a perpetual conservation easement. The deed for the donated property shall contain a conservation easement to guarantee the preservation of the property in perpetuity.
b.
If by donation, the donation shall be of a fee simple interest, or by binding agreement at the time of application for development approval.
c.
If by conservation easement, a copy of a recordable document shall be provided with the application.
d.
A minimum of five acres shall be required to qualify for credit, unless the proposed environmentally sensitive area is located immediately adjacent to, and contiguous with, an existing environmentally sensitive area. However, in such cases, donation or dedication of an easement for less than five acres shall include the entire environmentally sensitive area on the property to be developed. Donation of the minimum shall qualify for one point.
e.
For each one acre in excess of the minimum one, two-tenths additional points shall be earned, up to a maximum of 12 points.
f.
If the proposed development includes no dredge and fill activity affecting environmentally sensitive lands it shall qualify for one point.
g.
If the proposed development includes no discharge of stormwater into waters designated as aquatic preserves, or Outstanding Florida Water, the project shall qualify for one point.
(3)
Public access to water bodies.
a.
Public access ways to natural reservations or public water bodies shall be donated to the town or a town approved agency. The development review board shall find that there exists a demonstrated need for public access in the proposed location and that the proposal is consistent with public shoreline access plans. Donation shall qualify for up to five points, based upon the size, demonstrated need, relationship to the comprehensive plan and condition of the donated property.
b.
As an alternative to donation of public access ways, irrevocable easements may be established to provide public access the natural reservations and public water bodies. Establishment of easements, where ownership and maintenance responsibility remain with the property owners, shall qualify for up to two points, based upon the size, demonstrated need, improvements proposed and condition of the property.
(4)
Water conservation.
a.
The appropriate use of only xeric landscaping or low-water demanding plants in all required buffers or landscaped areas shall qualify for up to five points, based upon the size of the buffering relation to the property. (Note: Use of xeric landscaping in any required landscaped area also allows the development review board to waive the requirement for an irrigation system, regardless of whether the proposed development is qualifying for bonus credit. However, there shall be provisions for watering during establishment of the plant materials.)
b.
The use of drip irrigation, fertigation or other low-water use methods shall qualify for one point.
c.
The appropriate reuse of treated effluent and/or grey water within a development project shall qualify for one point per acre if used for irrigation and other appropriate purposes, up to a maximum of 14 points.
(5)
Proximity to services and facilities. Proximity of the proposed development to the following community services and facilities shall be eligible for points as indicated in the following table:
Facility/Service Distance Points Public school One mile or less 2 Public school Over 1 mile to 2 miles 1 Hospital 5 miles or less 1 Multiple use, designated activity center 3 miles or less 1 Shopping center (150,000 + square feet) 3 miles or less 1 Fire station (town) 5 miles or less 1 Mass transit stop ¼ mile or less 2 Mass transit stop with park-n-ride lot Over ¼ mile to 3 miles 1 Community recreation facility One mile or less 2 Community recreation facility Over 1 mile to 3 miles 1 (6)
Special housing needs.
a.
Provision of low- and moderate-income housing shall qualify for credit based upon the following schedule:
Portion of Project Set Aside Points 10% of units 3 20% of units 6 b.
Provision of housing to serve the special needs of the elderly shall qualify for one point per ten units, to a maximum of six points.
c.
Provision of housing to serve physically or mentally handicapped persons shall qualify for one point per ten units, to maximum of six points.
d.
No more than 20 percent of a conventional housing development shall be devoted to special housing needs.
(7)
Access to transportation facilities.
a.
Provision of separate pedestrian or bicycle access ways from a residential development to designated activity centers containing commercial, office, service and/or recreation activities, and located within one-half mile of the development shall qualify for one point.
b.
Where two adjacent nonresidential developments share a common access driveway, thereby reducing the number of access points to an arterial or collector facility, the project under development review may be granted up to four points.
c.
Provision of parallel frontage and/or service roads on major collector roads shall be eligible for up to ten points, based upon one point per 100 linear feet of frontage.
d.
Provision of a bus shelter or other sheltered transit collection point in a nonresidential development shall be eligible for up to three points.
(8)
Maximum points available.
Type Residential Nonresidential Environmentally sensitive/habitat 23 23 Water body access 5 5 Water conservation 20 20 Location 10 10 Special housing 6 0 Transportation access 11 17 Total 75 75
(Ord. No. 91-6, § 3(2.03.00), 2-11-1992)