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ORDINANCE 2007-4067
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS,
MODIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO SCHEDULE F OF THE CITY OF SANFORD
CODE/LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS RELATING TO BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
FOR BUILDING COLOR, PARCELS, YARDS, SET BACKS, LIGHTING, FENCES AND
WALLS AND VARIANCES; PROHIBITING PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN
RESIDENTIAL AREAS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; PROVIDING ApPLICABLE
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; ADDITIONS, MODIFICATIONS AND
CONSOLIDATIONS OF REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR
TABLES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD:
SECTION 1. Amended, modified, revised and consolidated Schedule F ofthe City of
Sanford Code/Land Development Regulations/Legislative Findings.
(a) An amended, modified, revised and consolidated Schedule F of the
City of Sanford Code/Land Development Regulations is hereby created to read as set forth
in the Composite Exhibit (pages F-1 to F-14 inclusive) to this Ordinance with all tables
included therein which, by this reference thereto is, incorporated herein as if fully set forth
verbatim, The entire text of the Schedule F is provided for the sake of clarity, review and
implementation. Words with underline type shall constitute additions to the original text
and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text when and where applicable;
and
(b) The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, hereby finds and
determines that the amendments, modifications, revisions and consolidations set forth in
this Ordinance are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Sanford, Florida,
and the controlling and applicable provisions of State law; and
(c) The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, hereby finds and
determines that all amendments, modifications, revisions and consolidations set forth in
this Ordinance protect the City's health, safety and welfare and are compatible with the
City's present and future efforts to positively impact development and advance and protect
the unique location, history, picturesque surroundings and character of the City and
property values; and
(d) The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, hereby further
finds and determines that all amendments, modifications, revisions, additions and
consolidations set forth in this Ordinance include the necessary and needed modifications
to Schedule F and are valuable and beneficial advancements of residential design and
development within the City; and
(e) The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, hereby finds and
determines that it has taken all actions relating to the amendments, modifications,
revisions, additions and consolidations set forth herein in accordance with the
requirements and procedures mandated by State law.
SECTION 2. CONFLICTS. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, sentence, phrase, word or portion of this
Ordinance is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional, said determination
shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of any other section,
sentence, phrase, word or portion of this Ordinance not otherwise determined to be invalid,
unlawful or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. CODIFICATION. It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of
Ordinance No, 2007-4067
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Sanford, Florida, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance as set forth
in the Composite Exhibit shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Sanford, Florida; that the word "Ordinance" may be changed to "Section,"
"Article," or other applicable word; provided, however that Sections 1 (except for the
Exhibit with tables), 2,3,4 and 5 shall not be codified.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take immediate effect upon
enactment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of September, 2007.
Attest:
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA
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net R. Dougherty, Cit Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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William L. Colbert, Esquire, City Attorney
CERTIFICATE
I, Janet R. Dougherty, City Clerk of the City of Sanford Florida, do hereby certify that a true
and correct copy of the foregoing Ordinance No, 4067, Passed and Adopted by the City
Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, on the 24th day of September, 2007, was
posted at the front door of the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, on the 26th day of
September, 2007.
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. anel R. Dougherty, Ci Clerk
City of Sanford, Florida
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SCHEDULE F
REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS, PARCELS, YARDS, BUILDING SETBACKS
AND LIGHTING
SECTION 1.0
BUILDINGS
A. Approved Access. No building shall be erected on any parcel with less than unless such
tract or lot has the minimum required frontage on a street or is located on an accessway
as shown on an approved plarJled development project plan or approved site plan.
B. Approved Water Supply and Sewage-Disposal Facilities. It shall be unlawful to
construct any building without water supply and sewage-disposal facilities approved by
the City Utilities Department. All required certifications, including those of any legally
responsible governmental agency, approving proposed and completed public or private
water supply and sewage disposal facilities, as applicable, shall accompany all
applications for site development permits and/or certificates of completion.
The City shall encourage the installation of \vater saving plumbing fixtures compliant
with the Florida Water Conservation Act (g553.H, li) in all neVi construction or
renovations. Also, the City shall continue to conserve water supply through the use of a
leak detection program designed to curtail wasteful loss of potable water resources.
C. Principal Building. Only one (l) principal building and permitted accessory structures
shall be erected on any tract or lot except for approved site plans and/or approved
planned development project plans, Temporary construction activities are permitted
during construction only and shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the premises.
D. Accessory Buildings and Structures. The following regulations apply to the
construction of all accessory buildings and structures:
1. Accessory buildings and structures shall be designed to blend aesthetically with
the main structure. Accessory buildings or structures of two-hundred (200) square
feet or greater shall match the principal building in materials, color and
architectural style.
2. Accessory buildings and structures are not pemlitted in front or side yardso They
are, however, permitted in required rear yards. No accessory building ~;hall be
permitted to encroach upon its required setback provisions either above or helew
the finished grade; except garages and carports over 200 sq. it, that meet the
required setbacks may be permitted in the side yard.
3. No accessory building or structure shall be erected or modified for residential
purposes, unless specifically provided for in these land development regulations.
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4. The total square footage of all A~ccessory buildings cannot exceed the square
footage of the principal building. and structures are indi'lidually and cumulatively
subordinate in area and extent to the principal building(s) and the cumulative
square footage of all accessory buildings and structures shall be less than the
square footage of the primary building; wWith the exception of a screened pool
structure, the height of an accessory structure or building shall not exceed the
height of the principal structure.
5. ~i development of accessory buildings and structures shall not reduce the
open space on the site beyond the minimum open space ratio required in Schedule
G;
6. In no event shall approval of an accessory building or structure be construed to
authorize a use or structure not otherwise permitted in the zoning district in \'vhich
the principal structure is located;
7. In no event shall an accessory building or structure be established prior to the
principal use to which it is accessory.
E. Height Exceptions. ~il&4.#j requirements apply to buildings. Height requirements do
not apply to necessary mechanical equipment appurtenances or structures which are not
intended for occupancy by human beings unless such equipment mechanical
appurtenances or structures exceed one hundred twenty five feet (125') in SR 1:\/\, SR
lA, SR 1, SR 2, MR I, MR 2, MR 3 and AG zoning districts or two hundred feet (200') in
any other zoning district in which case conditional use approval shall be required. Fire
towers and water towers however, are specifically excluded from the height requirements
of these regulations.
-Po Fences and 'Valls. Fences and walls shall not exceed eight feet(8') in height unless
approved by the City Commission unless approved by the City Commission in a
deyelopment order stating the grounds for such appro'/al. All fences and walls shall be
constructed in a manner such that their finished side shall face outward.
F. Building Color.
], Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of building color regulations are to
maintain and enhance an attractive physical environment within the city, to
enhance and sustain property values and to maximize the positive impact of
development.
2, Applicability. These requirements shall apply to the exterior of all non-
residential buildings and structures adlacent to arterial roads.
a, All new buildings, structures or additions shall comply with these
standards.
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b. All existing buildings or structures that are non-conforming because of
their existing exterior color( s) shall be brought into compliance with these
exterior color regulations within five years of adoption of this article, The
same shall apply for building trim color( s ).
c. The paint color requirements of Schedule S and Schedule U shall
supersede those set forth in this Ordinance.
3. Definitions.
Arterial Roads. Roads where the primary function is mobility (the movement of
moderate to large volumes of traffic over relatively long distances), Arterial roads
connect different parts of the City as well as rural and urban communities.
Arterial Roads are: SR46, US 17-92, CR 427, Airport Blvd (SR 46 to Sanford
Ave), 25th StI CR 46A, Sanford A vel Cr 425 (3rd St to 25th St).
Earth-tone. Color scheme that draws from the palette of browns, tans, grays,
greens, blues, and some reds. These are muted and flat colors that emulate natural
colors found in dirt and rocks.
Florescent Color. Intense, brilliant glowing and neon colors.
Metallic Color. Lustrous, sparkling and shiny hues resembling a characteristic of
metal (i,e. gold, silver, brass, bronze, chrome, pewter, nickel, copper).
Pastel Color. A soft, delicate, subdued pale color containing a lot of white. The
selection of pastels shall be limited to those color(s) having a minimum white
content of 90 percent.
Pearlescentl Pearlized Color. Exhibiting colors like that of an opal; milky and
iridescent.
Primary Color. The three (3) pigment colors: red, yellow and blue,
Secondary Color. Colors formed by mixing two (2) primary colors to make a
new color: green orange and purple.
4. General. Building materials and color selection shall achieve visual order
through the use of a compatible color palette. The following regulations shall
applv to non-residential buildings along Arterial Roads:
a. All facades and businesses within a development shall utilize a consistent
palette of materials and textures.
b. Different colors for individual storefronts within a complex are pem1itted
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as long as overall color scheme is harmonious and the design integrity is
not compromised.
c. The use of color to attract attention or identify a business from a distance
is prohibited.
5. Color Palette. Building colors shall reflect the following characteristics:
a. Predominant Exterior Colors: The predominant color shall be warm earth
tones or pastel. The selection of warm earth-tones and pastels shall be in
accordance with the definition provided in this code.
1. The requirement for warm earth-tones and pastels shall not apply
to colors commonly found in natural materials such as brick or
stone, unless such material has been artificially colored in a
manner which would be contrary to the intent of these regulations.
]]. Recommended colors are those from the Beniamin Moore
Professional Fan Deck dated 11/1/05 and the Beniamin Moore
Regal Soft White collection dated OS/2006, which are on file in
both the rImming and Building Departments. Prohibited as
predominant business colors and removed from the Beniamin
Moore Professional Fan Deck are those colors on page EXT 13,
EXT 14. EXT 15. EXT 16, and }NT 35 (number 707-calico blue),
b, Building Trim and Accent Colors. Trim! accent colors
shall be limited to ten (l0) percent of any facade with a
maximum height of twenty-four (24) inches. Primary and
secondary colors, as well as pastels and earth tones, may be
used for trim colors.
c, Neon, fluorescent. metallic, and pearlescent/pearlized
colors are strictly prohibited for both predominant and trim!
accent colors.
d. The minimum number of colors allowed on a building is
two (2). The maximum number of colors allowed for use
on a building is three (3).
3. Procedures for Color Applications. All applications for paint shall be in the
form required and provided by the Administrative Official. There shall be no fee
associated with the application. The form shall be submitted to the Building
Department. Within ten (10) working days after receiving an application, the
Building Official shall approve or deny the application.
The Administrative Official shall have the authority to approve requests for the
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use of colors other than those permitted by these regulations,
SECTION 2.0
PARCELS
A. Reduction Of Parcel Area Prohibited. Every parcel, including those comprised of one
(1) or more adjacent tracts and/or lots of record, shall maintain an area sufficient to
comply with all land development regulations including, but not limited to, tract area, lot
area, yards, building setbacks, buffer, street frontage, width at building line, open space
and density requirements, This provision shall not apply when a portion of a parcel is
acquired for a public purpose,
B. Caleulating Minimum Required Parcel ,A~rea. For the purpose of calculating the
minimmn required parcel area, a single parcel cannot lie on more than one side of an
existing street. fillY land area lying on more than one side of an existing street shall be
required to meet the minimum required parcel area for the proposed use or building on
each such existing street side,
G, B. Double Frontage and Corner Parcels.
1. Multiple Double frontage and comer parcels shall comply with front yard
requirements and street building setbacks on all adjacent streets.
2. On comer parcels abutting two (2) intersecting streets there shall be only one (1)
side yard. The remaining parcel line shall be deemed the rear parcel line. The
side parcel line shall be determined as foIlO\\'s:
a. The parcel line opposite the parcel line having the greatest street frontage;
or,
b, If the parcel lines abutting on both streets are of equal length, the side
parcel line shall be determined as follmvs by the orientation of the
structure:
l. Where the comer parcel abuts both a side parcel line and a rear
parcel line on adjacent parcels, the side parcel line for the comer
parcel shall be the same as for the abutting line,
11. Where the comer parcel abuts either two (2) side parcel lines or
two (2) rear parcel lines on adjacent parcels, the side parcel line for
the comer parcel shall be designated by the applicant at the time of
his application for a site de'.'elopment permit or development plan
approval. as applicable,
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3. On corner parcels abutting three (3) intersecting streets, the remaining parcel line
shall be deemed the side parcel line.
.gc. Obstruction to Vision at Intersections. On comer parcels where front yards and/or
building setbacks are required, no obstruction, including landscaping, shall be permitted
to impede visibility between a height of two and one-half feet (2 'is') and ten feet (10')
above the grades of the intersecting streets or alleys at their point of intersection in an
area bounded by the intersection of any two (2) right-of-way lines of streets, a street and
alley, two (2) alleys or a street and railroad, and a straight line intersecting those two (2)
right-of-way lines at points twenty-five feet (25') from their intersection.
ED. _1_1 Property. No area lying bel o v,' on the water side of the existing ordinary
high water mark or, if no existing ordinary high water mark, the established ordinary high
water mark or shoreline boundary line, shall be used considered or utilized for the
purpose of in fulfilling or computing any required yard, building setback, buffer strip,
'lIidth at building line or open space for principal buildings nor shall such area be utilized
for fulfilling or used in computing residential land area or residential density other than
for one family dv/ellings located on a single parcel.
SECTION 3.0
YARDS AND BUILDING SETBACKS
A. Adjacent Buildings. No part of a yard or building setback required for any building may
be included as fulfilling the yard or building setback requirements for an adjacent
building.
BA. Permitted Encroachments. The following yard and building setback encroachments
shall be permitted:
I. Breezeways and Porte Cocheres. Breezeways and Porte cocheres are permitted
in front, rear and side yards, subject to meeting the required setbacks. provided,
however, that all such structures located within side yards in a residential zoning
district (SR li\A, SR lA, SR L SR 2, MR L MR 2, MR 3) shall be located at
least ten feet (l0') from such required side yard parcel line. No breezeway or
porte cochere shall be pemlitted to extend or project beyond a line drawn
perpendicularly up'.vard from eighteen inches (l 8") inside the curb line facing a
street. A clear space of not less than nine feet (9') shall be provided below all
such structures. Breezeways may be designed so that they provide a covered
entrance into any building provided, however, that such breezeways shall not be
designed so as to be considered as, or function as, an outdoor covered patio area.
In addition, no porte cochere shall be designed so as to be considered as, or
function as, a carport.
2. Screened Swimming Pool Enclosure. Anv swimming pool enclosure wfli€h
consists of screening on three (3) or more sides shall be considered as an
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accessory building for the purposes of determining setbacks, except that such
screened s\\'imming pool enclosure may be even if attached to the principal
building.
3. Patio and Porch Areas. All rear patio and porch areas, whether screened or open
on the sides, whether attached or unattached to the principal building and whether
covered or uncovered shall be subject to all the requirements of these land
development regulations for accessory building setbacks.
4. Fallout Shelters. Fallout shelters are permitted within principal buildings or as
accessory buildings provided all dimension and area requirements are complied
with. In addition, fallout shelters designed solely for the purpose of providing
protection against the ravages of nuclear blasts or other similar disasters,
including natuml disasters, are permitted in required side yards provided all such
structures are constructed entirely belo'-'i finished grade except for the hatch
'.vhich may extend a maximum of six inches (6") above finished grade and the
'lent pipe which shall not be limited as to height Fill, if used, shall be considered a
part of the structure.
5. Building Overhangs Projections. Permitted building oyerhangs shall be
Building projections may encroach into front, side and rear 'lards as follows:
a. Sills or belt courses may project up to twelve inches (I T) into a yard.
b, Movable awnings may project up to three feet (3') into a required yard
except that where such yard is less than six feet (6') in width such
projection shall not exceed one-half the width of the yard,
c. Chimneys, fireplaces or pilasters may project up to t\VO feet (2') into a
required yard.
GB, Yard and Building Setbacl" Exceptions. The Planning and Zoning Commission, upon
appeal by an applicant, may waive or reduce required building setbacks or yards if such
reductions would not be detrimental to surrounding areas.
DC. Prohibited Encroachments. No electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment,
dumpster or area specifically designated for garbage cans shall be located within a front
yard or front yard setback.
SECTION 4.0
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
Overnight parking of the following vehicles is not permitted The follo\ving types of vehicles
shall not be parked or stored in SR LA.,^", SR LA., SR I, SR 2, MR L MR 2, MR 3 or RMOJ
Zoning Districts or in residentially designated areas:
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. trucks and/or equipment weighing over 5,000 pounds;
. commercial and/or school buses;
. commercial wreckers (except wreckers that participate in the City of Sanford
Police Department's call allocation system);
. hearses, ambulances;
. agricultural trucks, tractors;
. truck-tractors;
. Semi-trailers.
~ECTIO~4) 5.0 INOPER:\BLE OR UNLICENSED VEHICLES
Parking or storage of automobiles, trucks, travel trailers, trailers of any type, mobile homes
and/or any other type of motor vehicle that is either inoperable and/or without current license
plates is prohibited in SR lA,'\., SR L^1, SR I, SR 2, MR 1, MR 2, MR 3 or R.\10I Zoning
Districts or in residentially designated areas located in a PD Zoning District unless such parking
or storage is located indoors; as defined in land development regulations provided hov/ever that
vehicles customarily used in agricultural equipment activities shaH be excluded from this
proVISIOn.
SECTION-&.O 5.0 LIGHTING STANDARDS
A. Intent.
It is the intent of this Section to encourage lighting practices that will benefit the public
by minimizing light pollution, glare, light trespass and sky glow and maintaining night
time safety, utility and security.
B. Scope and Applicability.
All exterior outdoor lighting instaHed after the effective date of this section in any and all
zones in the City shaH comply with the requirements established by this section unless
otherwise exempted. This ordinance does not apply to indoor lighting.
When an outdoor lighting installation is being modified, extended, expanded or added to,
the entire lighting installation shall be subject to the requirements of this section.
When outdoor lighting installation or replacement is part of a development proposal for
which site plan approval is required, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall review
and approve the lighting installation as part of its site plan approval.
C. Definitions.
Active. Refers to an area, entrance or feature that is frequently used and has a high level
of activity or movement.
Cut off fixture. An outdoor light fixture shielded or constructed in such a manner that
no more than two and one-half percent (2 IJ/Yo) of the total light emitted by the fixture is
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projected above the horizontal plane of the fixture.
Footcandle. A unit of measure for luminance. A unit ofluminance on a surface that is
everywhere one (l ) foot from a uniform point source of light of one (1) candle and equal
to one (l) lumen per square foot.
Fully Cutoff Fixture. An outdoor light fixture shielded or constructed in such a manner
that it emits no light above the horizontal plane of the fixture.
Fully Shielded Lighting. Lighting constructed in such a manner that all light emitted by
the fixture, either directly from the lamp or a diffusing element, or indirectly by reflection
or refraction from any part of the luminaire, is projected below the horizontal. Such
fixtures usually have a flat, horizontally oriented lens and opaque (usually metal) sides.
They are often described as "shoebox" luminaires if the luminaire has a predominantly
rectangular form. Fixtures that either has reflecting surfaces or lenses (clear or prismatic)
located below the lamp and visible from the side or above and fixtures that can be
mounted such that the shielding is ineffective are not considered fully shielded lighting.
Glare. The effect produced by a light source within the visual field that is sufficiently
brighter than the level to which the eyes are adapted, to cause annoyance, discomfort or
loss of visual perfonnance and ability.
Horizontal Luminance. The measurement of brightness from a light source, usually
measured in footcandles or lumens, which is taken through a light meter sensor at a
horizontal position.
Inactive. Refers to an area, entrance or feature that is infrequently used and normally
locked.
Light Trespass. Light from an artificial light source that is intruding into an area where
it is not wanted or does not belong.
Lumen. A quantitative unit measuring the amount of light emitted by a light source.
Uniformity Ratio (lJ. Ratio). Describes the average level of illumination in relation to
the lowest level of illumination for a given area. Example: U. Ratio is 4: l; the lowest
level of illumination should be no less than twenty-five percent (25%) or four (4) times
less than the average level of illumination.
Wall pack. A type of light fixture typically flush-mounted on a vertical wall surface.
C. Exemptions. The following types of lighting are exempted from these regulations:
1. Reasonable holiday lighting during the period from October 15 to February 15, if
the lighting does not create a hazard or nuisance from glare or luminance.
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2. Traffic control signals and devices installed by or at the direction of a public
agency.
3. Temporary emergency lighting in use by law enforcement or government
agencies or at their direction.
4. Temporary lighting, used for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days in anyone (1)
year period, for festivals, celebrations or other public activities subject to the same
conditions as holiday lighting.
5. Security lighting controlled by a motion sensor switch that remains on for no
longer than ten (} 0) minutes after activation, but shall in all cases be shielded and
directed only to the areas where such lighting is required.
6. Temporary construction lighting used for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days
in anyone (l) year period.
7. Outdoor recreational facilities such as tennis courts, sports fields, golf courses,
driving ranges and miniature golf courses; and outdoor assembly uses such as
stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters and drive-in movie theaters.
8. One (l) and two (2) family dwellings.
D. General Requirements.
}, All exterior lights shall be designed, located, installed and directed in such a
manner as to prevent objectionable light trespass and glare across the property
lines an/or disability glare at any location on or off the property.
2. All parking lot lighting shall use fully cutoff fixtures.
3, All fully cutoff fixtures shall be installed in a horizontal position as designed.
4. All building lighting for security or aesthetics shall use fully cutoff or fully
shielded fixtures, not allowing any upward distribution oflight.
5. Flood lighting is discouraged. Ifused, flood lights must be shielded to prevent:
I. Disability glares for drivers or pedestrians.
II. Light trespass beyond the property line.
Iii Light above a ninety degree (900) horizontal plane.
IV. Otherwise creating a public hazard or nuisance.
6. All wall pack fixtures shall be cutoff fixtures except those adjacent to an arterial
or collector road, in or adjacent to a residential zoning district or adjacent to a
dwelling unit which shall be of the shoe box type. The lighting use or location of
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the wall pack shall determine the maximum footcandle allowed. Except as noted
above, wall packs may be of the non-cutoff type, if located in a commercial or
industrial area that cannot be seen from a roadway or residential parcel or district.
7. Adjacent to residential property, no direct light source shall be visible at the
property line at ground level or above.
8. The maximum height of any outdoor light, as measured from the ground to the
top of the lighting fixture or light pole, whichever is higher, shall be twenty-five
(25) feet.
9. The location of outdoor lights shall not conflict with landscaping,
10. The minimum setback of a light-source from a property line shall be a horizontal
distance of twenty (20) feet.
11. Where practicable, electrical servIce to outdoor lighting installations shall be
underground.
12. The use of high pressure sodium lamps is recommended.
E. Lighting Standards.
1, The City hereby adopts the following outdoor lighting recommendations of the
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA):
LIGHTING TABLE
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Parking Lots Horizontal Illuminance Uniformity
(Footcandles) Ratio
Maximum Minimum
High Level of Activit),: 3.6 0.9 4/1
Major Athletic Events
Major Cultural or Civic Events
Regional Shopping Centers
Fast Food Facilities
Medium Level of Activity: 2.4 0,6 4/1
Community Shopping Center
Cultural, Civic, Recreational Event
Office Parking
Airport, Commuter Lots, etc.
Residential Complex
Hospital
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Low Level of Activity: 0.8 0.2 4/1
Neighborhood Shopping
Industrial Employee Parking
Educational Facilities
Churches
Building Exterior: Lighting Level (Footcandles)
Entrance, Active 5
Entrance, Inactive I
Vital Locations or structures 5
Building Surrounds I
Dark surroundings Bright surroundings
(Residential, Rural & (Commercial areas)
Undeveloped Areas) (Maximum Footcandles)
(Maximum Footcandles)
Service Stations:
Approach 1.5 3
Driveway 1.5 5
Pump Island 20 30
Service Area 3 7
Auto Lots:
Circulation 5 7
Merchandise Display 20 30
Outdoor retail selling areas: Shall not exceed ten (10) times the illumination of
the adjacent street
Storage Yards:
Active 20
Inactive I
Loading Platforms 20
F. Lighting of Gas Stations, Convenience Stores and All Outdoor Canopies. In addition
to the above standards, the following shall apply:
1. Lighting of gas stations and convenience stores shall not be used to attract
attention to the business. Signs (and any illumination relating thereto) allowed
under the appropriate Schedule of the Sanford Land Development Regulations
shall be used for that purpose.
2. Areas on the apron away from the gasoline pump islands which are used for
parking or vehicle storage shall be illuminated in accordance with the
requirements for parking areas set. If no gasoline pumps are provided, the entire
apron shall be treated as a parking area.
3. Light fixtures mounted on canopies shall be recessed so that the lens cover is
recessed or flush with the bottom surface (ceiling) of the canopy.
G. Lighting Plan Required. The applicant shall submit a lighting plan depicting the foot-
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candle dispersion on the site and detail of the proposed fixtures as part of the site
plan/development application. The plan shall include at least the following:
1. A site plan, drawn to scale, showing all buildings, landscaping, parking areas, all
proposed exterior lighting fixtures;
2. Specifications (details) for all proposed lighting fixtures including photometric
data; designation is IESNA 'cutoff fixtures, and other descriptive information on
the fixtures;
3. Proposed mounting height of all exterior lighting fixtures;
4. Analyses and luminance level diagrams showing that the proposed installation
conforms to the lighting level standards of this section. Off-site lighting shall be
considered in the analyses;
5. Drawing of all relevant building elevations showing the fixtures. the portions of
the walls to be illuminated, the luminance levels of the walls and the aiming
points for any remote light fixtures.
SECTION 6.0 FENCES AND WALLS
A. Height. Fences and walls greater than four (4) feet in height are not allowed in the front vard
of any property. Fences and walls on residential parcels and lots shall not exceed six (6) feet
in height in rear and side yards. On all other parcels and lots. fences and walls shall not
exceed eight (8) feet in height in rear and side yards.
B. Desien and Materials. The following standards apply to fences and walls:
L Fencing and gates within front yards shall be decorative and semi-transparent and shall
not be solid or shadow-boxed. All fencing shall be made out of attractive long-lasting
materials, Recommended fence types include wood or metal pickel. ornamental wrought
iron or aluminum, decorative pve or vinyl.
2. Walls in front yards shall be of masonry construction..
3. Chain link fencing is prohibited in the front yard except along side parcel lines within the
front yard if used as a foundation for shrubbery or other landscape decoration and all
parts of the fence and its supporting structure are coated in dark vinyl.
4. Barbed wire, razor wire, concertina and other types of sharp-edged fencing shall not be
located within or adjacent to any residential use area,
5. Fences and walls shall not impede the flow of water in drainage easements,
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6. All walls and fences shall be constructed with their finished side facing outward.
C. Fences on Vacant Lots. On vacant lots. a fence may be constructed forward of the required
building setback line. The above-referenced height restrictions shall apply. Fences
surrounding vacant parcels shall have a double gate with a minimum width of ten (l0) feet to
accommodate maintenance machinery and lawn mowers. All applications for fences on
vacant lots shall be approved by the Development Review Team.
D. Permit Required. A building permit is required to construct any fence or walL
E. Variances.
I. The Development Review Team shall have the authority to consider variances to
the fencing provisions for single family and two family dwellings.
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission may consider variances to the fencing
provisions for multiple family dwellings and nonresidential uses.
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