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ORDINANCE N0. 396
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT SECTION 7-6
(d)(3) RELATING TO PARKING LOTS, SO AS TO INCREASE
THE MINIMUM GROSS PARKING AREA TO BE DEVOTED
TO LIVING LANDSCAPING TO FIFTEEN PERCENT (15$);
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODI-
FICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village relating to the Community Appearance Board and minimum
landscape requirements for parking lots is hereby amended at
Section 7-6 (d)(3) to read as follows:
"(3) The atmosphere within the parking lot is to be park-
like rather than the harsh hardstand of paving. Fifteen
percent (15$) minimum of the gross parking area is to be
devoted to living landscaping, which includes grass, ground
cover, plants, shrubs and trees. Trees are of primary
importance in the landscape. They are not to be minimized in
height nor in quantity. The -tree imparts, especially in a
relatively flat area, a sense of three dimensional space, it
casts shadows that reduce the monotony of the expanse of
paving and creates a refuge from the tropical sun. Signs
designating entrances, exits, regulations, etc., in excess of
two (2) square feet, are to be of a tasteful design and
subject to review by the Board. The pavement is to be more
than wall-to-wall asphalt. It is recommended that pavement be
varied in texture or color designating lanes for automobile
traffic, pedestrian walks and parking spaces. Bright colored
pavement is to be used only with restraint. In order to create
a pleasant atmosphere, it is recommended that consideration
also be given to sculpture, fountains, gardens, pools and
benches. Design emphasis is to be given to the entrances and
exits to the lot. Trash, refuse and unaesthetic storage and
mechanical equipment must be screened from view in accordance
with Village of Tequesta requirements."
Section 2. If any provision of this Ordinance, or the
application thereof, is held invalid, such invalidity shall
not affect the other provisions or applications of this
Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of
this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part
of the Official Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon its passage and approval, as provided by law.
a option. The Ordinance was seconded by Councilmember
Earl L. Collins and upon being put to a vote, the vote was
as follows:
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS OFFERED BY
Councilmember William E. Burckart who moved its
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FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
William E. Burckart
Joseph N. Capretta
Earl L. Collin s
Edward C. Howell
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed
and adopted this 8th day of March 1990.
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