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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 9B_2/22/1990 , J3 -B Ti VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA .• _ ` !; Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273��N � • (407) 575-6200 =r,1�; FAX: (407)575-6203 MEMORANDUM TO: Village Council FROM: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager DATE: February 15, 1990 SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 396; Agenda Item IX-B Landscape Ordinance No. 377 requires fifteen percent ( 15%) of the gross parking area to be devoted to landscaping. Currently, the Community Appearance Board (CAB) requires only ten percent (10%) . Ordinance No. 396 increases the landscaping percentage to fifteen percent ( 15%) within the CAB ordinance which dovetails with Ordinance No. 377. It is recommended that you approve Ordinance No. 396 on first reading. ,� e\ 1 TGB/mk z� PSS ORDINANCE NO. 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. , 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 the parking lot. " 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. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS OFFERED BY Councilmember , who moved its adoption. The Ordinance was seconded by Councilmember and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: • FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted this day of , 1990. MAYOR OF TEQUESTA Joseph N. Capretta ATTEST: Bill C. Kascavelis Village Clerk •