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ORDINANCE NO. 00-011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 7.09.00,
LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING, TO PROVIDE FOR CLARIFICATION
AND GENERAL AMENDMENTS AS FOLLOWS; AMENDING SECTION
7.09.01, PURPOSE, TO INDICATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THIS
SECTION AND SECTION 6.00.00 VEGETATION PROTECTION AND
PRESERVATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 7.09.03, GENERAL
PROVISIONS, BY CLARIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
SUBMISSION OF LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS WITH ALL APPLICATIONS
FOR BUILDING PERMITS, BY ESTABLISHING A POST DEVELOPMENT
INSPECTION REQUIREMENT FOR LANDSCAPING HEALTH AND
SURVIVAL, BY FURTHER RESTRICTING THE USE OF CERTAIN
NONNATIVE TREE AND PLANT SPECIES AND REQUIRING THEIR
REMOVAL FROM ANY SITE ON WHICH A FINAL DEVELOPMENT
ORDER IS ISSUED IF THEY ARE DETERMINED TO BE PRESENT, BY
REQUIRING THAT IN THOSE AREAS WHERE SCRUB HABITAT IS
DETERMINED TO EXIST ANY NEW PLANTS MUST ALSO BE OF THE
SCRUB VARIETY, BY ADDING A REQUIREMENT THAT 25% OF ALL
PLANTED SHRUBS BE OF A NATIVE SPECIES, BY ADDING NEW
STANDARDS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF EXISTING TREES AND
NATIVE VEGETATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 7.09.04TO INDICATE
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THIS SECTION AND SECTION 6.00.00
VEGETATION PROTECTION BY PROVIDING THAT LANDSCAPING
SHALL BE DESIGNED SO THAT IT WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE
FUNCTION OF UTILITY EASEMENTS; BYAMENDING THIS SECTION TO
CLARIFYTHE MINIMUM HEIGHT OF PLANTED MATERIALS BETWEEN
CONFLICTING LAND USES AT TIME OF PLANTING AND WITHIN 18
MONTHS OF PLANTING; BY ADDING STANDARDS TO BE APPLIED TO
ALL RESERVED PARKING AREAS, BY ADDING TO THOSE USES
EFFECTED BY THE EIGHT FOOT HIGH LANDSCAPED SEPARATOR
ALL MULTI -FAMILY DWELLING UNITS WITH 3 UNITS OR MORE
CONTAINED THEREIN AND BY PROVIDING FOR WAIVER BY THE
BOARD FOR ANY PUD, PNRD OR PMUD, BY AMENDING THE
REQUIREMENT AFFECTING LANDSCAPING FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL
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STRUCTURES HAVE THREE OR FEWER UNITS; BY PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; BY PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following
determination:
1. On August 1,1990, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida,
adopted the St. Lucie County Land Development Code.
2. The Board
of County Commissioners has
adopted certain amendments to the St.
Lucie County Land Development Code, through the following Ordinances
91-03 -
March 14, 1991
91-09 -
May 14, 1991
91-21 -
November 7, 1991
92-17 -
June 2, 1992
93-01 -
February 16, 1993
93-03 -
February 16, 1993
93-05 -
May 25, 1993
93-06 -
May 25, 1993
93-07 -
May 25, 1993
94-07 -
June 22, 1994
94-18 -
August 16, 1994
94-21 -
August 16, 1994
95-01 -
January 10, 1995
96-10 -
August 6, 1996
97-01 -
March 4, 1997
97-09 -
October 7, 1997
97-23 -
September 2, 1997
99-01 -
February 2, 1999
99-02 -
April 6, 1999
99-03 -
August 17, 1999
99-04 -
August 17, 1999
99-05 -
July 20, 1999
99-15 -
July 20, 1999
99-16 -
July 20, 1999
99-17 -
September 7, 1999
99-18 -
November 2, 1999
00-10 -
June 13, 2000
3. On February 17, 2000, the Local Planning Agency/ Planning and
Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed ordinance
after publishing notice in the Port St. Lucie News and the Tribune at
least 10 days prior to the hearing and recommended that the
proposed ordinance be approved.
4. On April 18, 2000, this Board held its first public hearing on the
proposed ordinance, after publishing a notice of such hearing in the
Port St. Lucie News and the Tribune on April 7, 2000.
5. On May 16, 2000, this Board held its second public hearing on the
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proposed ordinance, after publishing a notice of such hearing in the
Port St. Lucie News and the Tribune on May 4, 2000, and continued
the public hearing on this ordinance until June 13, 2000.
6. On June 13, 2000, this Board continued with the public hearing on the
proposed ordinance and accepted additional public comments and
testimony.
7. The proposed amendments to the St. Lucie County Land
Development Code are consistent with the general purpose, goals,
objectives and standards of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan
and are in the best interest of the health safety and public welfare of
the citizens of St. Lucie County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
PART A.
THE SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO THE ST. LUCIE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO
READ AS FOLLOWS, INCLUDE:
CHAPTER VII
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT
STANDARDS
7.09.00 LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
7.09.01 PURPOSE
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The purpose of this Section is to set forth regulations for the proper installation and maintenance of
landscaping and the preservation of native vegetation that will contribute to air purification, regeneration of
oxygen, absorption of water, abatement of noise, glare, heat, and control of erosion, as well as enhance
the aesthetic character and value of surrounding neighborhoods and thereby promote the general welfare of
the community. Such landscaping would also assist in traffic control, both vehicular and pedestrian. The
provisions of the Vegetation and Preservation Section of the Land Development Code (Section 6.00.00) shall
supersede the provisions of this Section to the extent of conflict.
7.09.02 APPLICABILITY
The landscaping requirements of this Section shall apply to all non-residential uses, including all requested
changes in use, except for those uses interior to a common shopping center or similar multi-user building or
structure provided that no additional parking is required, regardless of site plan status, mobile home parks and
subdivisions, recreational vehicle parks, and multiple -family residential uses. Detached single-family
(including individual mobile homes not located in a mobile home park), two-family, and three-family residences
must comply only with Sections 7.09.03 and 7.09.04(I) of this Code. Bona -fide agricultural uses and
operations are exempt from the provisions of this Section, except for that portion of the activity involving the
retail sale of materials produced on site, and as may otherwise be required by this code.
7.09.03 GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. REQUIREMENT FOR LANDSCAPING PLAN
Atener-at landscaping plan shall be required with all building permit applications associated with any
new structural construction or addition to any existing structure, except for those structures that are
part of a bona -fide agricultural use or operation, except as may otherwise be specifically addressed
by this Code, and that as part of that operation do not involve the retail sale of materials produced
on site.
The landscape plans for all non-residential uses, regardless of site plan status; mobile home parks
and subdivisions; recreational vehicle parks; and multiple -family residential uses shall be prepared,
siqned and sealed by a registered Florida Landscape Architect, or as may be permitted under Section
481.329, Florida Statutes. Landscape plans prepared for detached single-family (including individual
mobile homes not located in a mobile home park), two-family, three-family residences, and bona -fide
agricultural uses and operations, are exempt from the requirement for signed and sealed landscape
plan, except for that portion of any bona -fide agricultural use or operation involving the retail sale of
materials produced on site, and as may otherwise be required by this Code.
In addition to demonstrating compliance with the other provisions of this Code, all landscaping plans
must show the location of all existing and proposed utility lines and rights -of -way. The genera}
landscape plans shall indicate the relationship of the proposed landscaping to these utility lines and
rights -of -way and shall demonstrate compliance with the other provisions of this Code.
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The general landscape plan shall identity the type and quantity of all plant and tree species to be
installed consistent with the provisions of this Code.
Prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy or other final occupancy/use authorization, the
Community Dcvclopmcnt Director Public Works Director shall inspect and verify that the landscape
plantings on the property are consistent with the approved landscaping plans.
INSTALLATION
All landscaping shall be installed in a professional manner according to accepted planting practice
with the quality of plant materials as hereinafter described and shall be irrigated by automatic means;
cxccpt for. elDetached single-family (including individual mobile homes not located in a mobile home
park), two-family, and three-family residences are exempt from this automatic irrigation requirement.
IRRIGATION
Any new, required, automatic irrigation system installed, including those voluntarily installed for
detached single-family (including individual mobile homes not located in a mobile home park),
two-family, and three-family residences shall incorporate the following criteria:
Zoning of irrigation systems:
Sprinkler heads shall be circuited or zoned in order to promote the conservation of water.
2. Automatic rain shut-off devices:
Automatic irrigation systems shall be equipped with an automatic rain shut-off device for each
zone.
3. Elimination of over -throw onto impervious surfaces:
a. Sprinkler heads shall be directed away from impervious surfaces.
b. The effects of wind on the spray stream shall be reduced by requiring low trajectory
spray nozzles.
4. Maintenance of Irrigation Systems:
Irrigation systems shall be maintained in working condition at all times, to prevent waste of
irrigation water.
5. Irrigation During Water Shortage
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Irrigation systems shall be operated in accordance with the requirements of water shortages
declared for St. Lucie County by the South Florida Water Management Districts of St. Lucie
County or other appropriate requlatinq authority.
MAINTENANCE
1. The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping, which shall be
maintained in a good condition so as to present a healthy, neat, and orderly appearance free
from refuse and debris. Maintenance shall include the replacement of all unhealthy and dead
material within thirty (30) sixty (60) days after a notification of a violation in conformance with
the approved site plan/ or landscape plan. Violations of this section, or failure to maintain all
required landscaping shall be grounds for referral to the Code Enforcement Board for
appropriate enforcement actions. The W 60 day rule for compliance may be extended, when
necessary, by the County Administrator or his designee to permit recovery from acts of
nature such as a hurricane or a freeze.
2. As part of the issuance of any Final Development Order/Permit requirinq the installation of
landscape materials as set forth in this code, excludinq detached sinqle-family (including
individual mobile homes not located in a mobile home park), two-family, and three-family
residences, the property owner shall submit to an inspection of the planted/preserved
materials 18 months after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or other use
authorization as may be qranted by the Public Works Director for the County. If it is
determined that the planted landscapinq is dead, diseased or otherwise not in compliance
with the provisions of this Code and the oriqinal approved landscape plan, the property
owner shall be provided notice and directed to correct any observed deficiencies and replace
all noncompliant materials within 60 days. Failure to maintain all required landscapinq shall
be grounds for referral to the Code Enforcement Board for appropriate enforcement actions.
The Public Works Director is authorized to include within the buildinq permit fee, adequate
charqes to cover the costs of enforcinq the requirements of this section.
PLANT MATERIALS
Quality
Plant materials used in conformancc with the provisions to meet the requirements of this Code shall
conform to the standards of Florida No.1 or better as given in the most recent edition of "Grades and
Standards for Nursery Plants", 49:73, and "Cradc3 and Standards for Nurscry f /ants", fart II, Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or standards equal thereto.
All plant materials shall be insect- and disease- resistant, and shall be clean and reasonably free
of weeds and noxious pests or diseases when installed. Plant materials that are known to be
intolerant of paving environments, whose physical characteristics may be injurious to the public, or
that produce a quantity and quality of debris so as to present maintenance difficulties shall not be
specified for use under this Code
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r lent materiels used in conformance with the provisions of this Codc shall conform to the standards
of Florida No.1 or better as given in "Cradc3 and Standards for Nursery Plants", 1073, and "Cradc3
and Standards for Nurscry r'lants", f art II, Florida Department ofngriculturc and Consumer Services,
or standards equal thorcto.
All plant matcrials shall be insect- and disease- resistant, and shall be clean and rcesonably froc
of weeds and noxious pcst3 or diseases whon installod. Plant materials that erc known to be
intolerant of paving environments, whose physical charactcri3tics may be injuriou3 to the public, or
that produce a quantity and quality of debris so as to prc3cnt maintenance difficulties shall not be
spccifiod for use under this Codc.
2. Trees
a. Trees shall be species having an average mature spread of crown of greater than
fifteen (15) feet in St. Lucie County and have trunks that can be maintained in a
clean condition. Trees having a mature crown spread of less than fifteen (15) feet
may be arranged or grouped so as to create the equivalent of a fifteen (15) foot
spread, however, any such group or groups shall only count as one (1) tree for the
purpose of compliance with this Code.
Palm trees may be clustered into groups of three (3) to achieve this minimum fifteen
(15) foot crown. All palm trees shall have a minimum clear trunk of ten (10) feet
when installed. Three palm trees are equal to one shade tree having a mature
spread of fifteen (15) feet.
C. Tree species shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet in height and have a caliper of
two and one-half (2 1/2) inches at four and one-half (4 1/2) feet above the ground
when installed. Height shall be determined by the average end of all branches not
the tallest branch or two.
d. All required trees, except palms, shall have a minimum of five (5) feet of clear trunk
and a minimum five (5) foot canopy spread at time of planting.
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e. Trees of species whose roots are known to cause damage to public roadways or L"
other public works shall not be planted closer than twelve (12) feet to such public 3
roads or works, unless the tree root system is completely contained with a barrier for
which the minimum dimensions shall be five (5) feet square and five (5) feet deep,
and for which the construction requirements shall be four (4) inch thick concrete
reinforced with number six (6) road mesh (6x6x6) or equivalent.
f. None of the following trees shall be used to moct the requirements of this section
planted in St. Lucie Countv. Where such species already exist, their removal shall
be a condition of any final development order.
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Melaleuca leucadendra (Punk Tree)
Casuarina spp. (Australian Pine)
Schinus terebinthefolius (Brazilian Pepper)
None of the following species, or any species designated as Category I on the Exotic
Plant Pest Council's most recent list of "Florida's Most Invasive Species," shall be
used to meet the requirements of this section:
cupianopsis anacardiodes (Carrotwood)
acacia auriculiformis (Earleaf Acacia)
araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island
Pine)
brassaia actinophylla (Schefflera)
eucalyptus spp. (Eucalyptus)
grevilla robusta (Silk Oak)
syzygium cumini (Java Plum)
cinnamomum camphora (Champhor
Tree)
liqustrum sinense (Chinse Privet)
scaevola sericea, s. taccada,
s. frutescens (Scaevola)
dalbergia sissoo (Rosewood)
albizzia lebbeck (Woman's Tounge)
bishofia javanica (Bishofia)
enterolobium cycocarpum (Ear tree)
ficus spp. (Non -Native Ficus)
sapium sebifrum (Chinese Tallow Tree)
melia azedarach (Chinaberry)
syaygium jambos (rose apple)
eugenia uniflora (surinam Cherrv)
psidium sup. (Guava)
peltophorum pterocarpum (vellow
poinciana)
and all non-native fruit trees such as orange and grapefruit trees.
g. Fifty (50) percent of the required trees shall be species other than palm trees, except
that on North and South Hutchinson Island the Community Dcvclopmcnt Director
Public Works Director may approve the use of mix of tree species of more than 50%
palm trees if it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director that the particular
site is exposed to high salt impacts or other similar natural conditions that are not
conducive to non -coastal plant species.
h. When more than ten (10) trees are required to be planted to meet the requirements
of this Code, a mix of species shall be provided. The minimum number of species
to be planted are indicated in Table 7-30. When a mix of species is required, no
single species shall exceed a 2 to 1 ratio relative to all other individual species.
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TABLE 7-30
IREQUIRED SPECIES MIX
Required Number Of Trees Minimum Number Of Species
11-20 2
21-30 3
31-40 4
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i. One Hundred (100%) percent of the planted trees shall consist of native species
such as Live Oaks (Quercus virginiana), Laurel Oaks (Quercus laurifola), slash pine
(Pinus elliotti), or other species listed in Section 7.00.06(C)(2)(d) 7.09.04(L)(2),
Native and Drought -Tolerant Vegetation. The requirements for canopy or shade
trees shall be exempted by the Community Dcvclopment Diroctor Public Works
Director when the proposed location of the canopy or shade trees will be in conflict
with overhead power lines as described in Section 7.09.043(E)(2)e!j of this Code.
The Community Dcvclopment Public Works Director shall require mitigation at a
minimum ratio of one inch to one inch to compensate for the loss of any canopy or
shade tree as outlined in Section 6.00.05(D).
L If any development activity is to occur on a site located on Hutchinson Island, that
has, or has been determined to have, native scrub veqetation and habitat present
prior to the commencement of building activities, any new landscaping material
introduced to the site pursuant to the requirements of this code, shall comply with the
restrictions of Section 7.09.0440(8} (M).
k. If anv development activity is to occur on a site located on anv parcel of land located
west of the Atlantic Intercostal Waterwav, that has, or has been determined to have,
native scrub veqetation and habitat present prior to the commencement of buildinq
activities, any new landscaping material introduced to the site pursuant to the
requirements of this code, shall comply with the restrictions of Section 7.09.04
f *%(N).
} I_ No tree shall be planted where it could, at mature height, conflict with overhead
power lines. Larger trees (trees with a mature height of 30 feet or more) shall be
planted no closer than a horizontal distance of 30 feet from the nearest overhead
power line. Medium trees (trees with a mature height between 20 - 30 feet) shall be
off -set at least 20 feet horizontally from the nearest overhead power line. Small
trees (trees with a mature height of less than 20 feet) shall not be required to meet
a minimum off -set, except that no tree, regardless of size shall be planted within five
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(5) feet of any existing or proposed utility pole, guy wire, pad mounted electrical
transformer or other utility transmission/ collection structure or equipment.
Palm trees with a maximum mature height great enough to interfere with overhead
power lines shall not be planted below overhead power lines and shall be located a
minimum of two and one half (2 1/2) feet, plus the average mature frond length,
outside of any utility right-of-way. The Community Dcvclopmont Director Public
Works Director, in consultation with Florida Power and Light Company, shall
maintain a list of trees typically found in the South Florida area that at mature growth
heights can reasonably be expected to interfere with overhead power lines.
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Shrubs and Hedges
Shrubs shall be a minimum of twenty four (24) inches in height above grade immediately
after planting. Hedges, where required, shall be planted and maintained so as to form a two
thirty (30) inch or higher continuous, unbroken, solid visual screen within one (1) year
eighteen (18) months after the time of planting. Twenty five (25%) percent of the quantity of
planted shrubs shall consist of native species.
4. Vines
Vines shall be a minimum of twelve (12) inches in height immediately after planting and may
be used in conjunction with fences, screens, or walls to meet physical barrier requirements.
5. Ground Covers
Ground covers, other than grass, shall be planted in such a manner as to present a finished
appearance and reasonably complete coverage within four (4) months after planting.
6. Lawn Grass
Grass areas shall be planted in species normally grown as permanent lawns in St. Lucie
County. Grass areas may be sodded, plugged, sprigged, or seeded, except that solid sod
shall be used in swales or other areas subject to erosion. When other than solid sod is used,
protective measures shall be taken until complete coverage is achieved.
7. Native Vegetation
The preservation of existing native vegetation ie shall be required where the location of said
vegetation is not in conflict with the proposed building or parking areas. The Community
Dcvclopment Director Public Works Director, may require that reasonable changes be made
to any site plan devolopmcnt or application for building permit for the purpose of preserving
or protecting any special or unique existing tree(s) or native habitat.
If the sites proposed landscaping area/plan preserves all or a substantial part of the existing
native vegetation found on the property, then the requirements of this section may be
presumed to be satisfied, if adequate screening is provided. The Community Developmont
Difeeter, Public Works Director, shall determine if the qualitv and quantity of the preserved
native vegetation meets the intent of this Code.
8. Tree Preservation.
A preserved native tree that meets the standards below may be substituted for any of the
trees required by the landscaping requirements of this section.
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a. Credit Ratio: Preserved native trees shall be credited for required trees, pursuant
to the following ratio
DBH of preserved
Credit Ratio towards
native tree
( required trees
31"-36"
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25" — 30"
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19" — 24"
4
13" — 18"
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b. Trees Ineligible for Credit Ratio: No credit shall be granted for trees which are:
1. classified as prohibited;
2. located within recreational tracts, golf courses or similar subareas within
planned unit developments, unless the recreational tracts, golf courses or
similar subareas are under the perpetual control of the master property
owners association or similar property owners group;
3. located within any required preservation areas;
4. dead, dvinq, diseased or insect -infested;
5. damaged from skinning, barking or bumping; or
6. suppressed trees which have been overtopped and whose crown
development is restricted from above due to their relative size in relation to
surrounding trees.
$- 9. Synthetic Lawns
Synthetic or artificial turf shall not be used in lieu of the plant requirements in this Code.
9.10. Synthetic Plants
Synthetic or artificial material in the form of trees, shrubs, ground covers, or vines shall not
be used in lieu of the plant requirements in this Code.
7.09.04 GENERAL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
The following landscaping requirements shall apply to all non-residential, mobile home parks/subdivisions,
recreational vehicle parks, and multi -family residential uses, including all requested changes in use, except
for those use interior to a common shopping center or similar multi-user building or structure provided that no
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additional parking is required, regardless of whether a site plan is required or not. All development activity
shall comply with the provisions of the Vegetation Protection and Preservation of the Land Development Code
(6.00.00), which shall supersede the provisions of this Section to the extent of conflict. Existinq veqetation
may be used towards landscape requirements, in accordance with the guidelines set up in Section
7.09.03(E)(8), with approval from the Public Works Director. For the purposes of native tree protection,
dimensional criteria in this section shall be reasonably flexible, with approval from the Public Works Director.
A. REQUIRED LANDSCAPING ADJACENT TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE STREET OR ROAD
RIGHTS -OF -WAY
The area between any building, off-street parking area or other vehicular use area abutting a street
or road right-of-way, shall be designed and landscaped as follows:
1. A strip of land at least fifteen (15) feet in depth shall be located between the abutting street
or road right-of-way and any off-street parking area and shall be landscaped to include one
(1) tree for each thirty (30) linear feet of abutting right-of-way or major fraction thereof.
In addition, a hedge, wall or other durable landscaping barrier shall be placed along the
interior perimeter of this required landscaped strip.
2. All property lying between the right-of-way and off-street parking or other vehicular use area
outside the required landscaped strip shall be landscaped with at least grass or other ground
cover.
3. Landscapinq shall be desiqned so that it will not interfere with the function of utilitv
easements.
3.4. Necessary accessways from the public right-of-way through all such landscaping shall be
permitted to service the principal use, parking or other vehicular use areas.
4. 5. Noncontinuous landscaped earthen berms may be used in conjunction with the planting of
a continuous hedge provided that the intent of the visual barrier created by the hedge is
maintained. Maximum slope ratios for all earthen berms shall be no greater than 3:1.
6. Fences, walls or other similar barriers, whether they are constructed of opaque materials or
not, may be located in any required yard, consistent with the provision for Section 8.00.00
of this Code. All required perimeter landscaping shall be located on the outside (street side)
of the wall or fence. Any brick, masonry, stockade or similarly constructed wall adjacent to
a public or private street right-of-way shall be designed and constructed so that the wall face
facing the street or road is articulated in such manner as not to result in a continuous flat wall
surface facing the street or road right-of-way. Figure 7-31 generally depicts the placement
of a fence or wall along a public or private street right-of-way. Pedestrian and vehicular
access through any wall or fence are permitted, however the wall or fence shall be places so
that adequate sight distance at any vehicular or pedestrian access is maintained. It shall be
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1. When an off-street parking area or other vehicular use area will not be entirely screened by
an intervening building or structure from abutting property, that portion of such area not
screened shall be provided with a landscaped buffer of not less than ten (10) feet in width.
Such landscaped buffer shall be designed and planted with a hedge or other durable
landscape barrier not less than s+*-(6) four 4 feet in height within one (1) ycar aftcr at
planting,, and to be maintained so as, to form a six (6) foot or higher continuous unbroken,
solid visual screen after eiqhteen (18)months, between the off-street parking area or other
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vehicular use area and such abutting property. Such landscaped barrier shall be located
between the common lot line and the off-street parking area and other vehicular use areas.
2. In addition, one (1) tree shall be provided for each thirty (30) linear feet or major fraction
thereof of such landscape barrier.
3. Noncontinuous landscaped earthen berms may be used in conjunction with the planting of
a continuous hedge provided that the intent of the visual barrier created by the hedge is
maintained. Maximum slope ratios for all earthen berms shall be no greater than 3:1.
Fences, walls or other similar barriers, whether they are constructed of opaque materials or
not, may be located within any required yard, consistent with the provisions of Section
8.00.00 of this Code. All required perimeter landscaping shall be located along the outside
of the wall or fence. Pedestrian access through any wall or fence may be permitted,
however the wall or fence shall be placed so that adequate sight distance at the pedestrian
access is maintained. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain all
landscaping along the outside edge of any fence or wall consistent with the requirements of
this Code.
PARKING AREA INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
Generally
Surface parking and other vehicular use areas shall have at least one (1) square foot of
interior landscaping for each eighteen (18) square feet or major fraction thereof of off-street
parking and vehicular use area. Each separate landscaped area shall contain a minimum
of one hundred eighty (180) square feet and shall have a minimum width of at least ten (10)
feet and shall include at least one (1) shade tree with the remaining area adequately
landscaped with shrubs, ground cover, or other authorized landscaping material not to
exceed three (3) feet in height.
Properties that are designated Industrial Extraction (IX), and Utilities (U) will be exempt from
any parking area interior landscaping requirements and only need to provide interior
landscaping for any required parking/access aisle areas. All other vehicular use areas are
exempt from the interior landscaping requirements..
2. Vehicle Encroachments into Landscaped Areas
The front of a vehicle may not encroach upon any landscaped area. Two (2) feet of the
required depth of each parking space abutting on a landscaped area may be planted in extra
grass or ground cover provided that a suitable motor vehicle stop is provided.
3. Terminal Landscape Islands
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2 measure no less than ten (10) feet in width, or less than fifteen (15) feet in length. At least
3 one tree shall be provided for each terminal island.
4. Interior Landscape Areas
No more than fifteen (15) parking spaces shall be permitted in a continuous rowwithout being
interrupted by a minimum landscape area of one hundred eighty (180) square feet for a
single row of parking or four hundred square feet for a double row of parking. The number
of continuous parking places and the TTTTS minimum required distance may be altered to
accommodate existinq trees. Each interior landscaped area shall have a minimum width of
ten (10) feet. One (1) shade tree shall be provided for each interior island.
5. Curbing
All terminal landscaped islands and interior landscaped areas shall be surrounded with a
continuous raised, nonmountable curb in accordance with the specifications for public works
of St. Lucie County as identified in Chapter 13 of this Code.
6. Median Landscaping
a. A linear landscape median between two abutting rows of parking may be used to
satisfy, in part, the requirements of this Section relative to interior landscaping.
Terminal islands are required as described in Section 7.09.04(C)(3).
b. A landscaped parking lot median must be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width and
provide for the planting of at least one tree for every thirty linear feet of median
length or fraction thereof. All parking lot median landscaped areas shall be protected
with a continuous, raised, nonmountable curb in accordance with the specifications
for public works of St. Lucie County as identified in Chapter 13 of this Code.
7. Reserved Parkinq Area Landscape Requirements (7.06.02 (B) (4))
Where, in the determination of the Public Works Director, the required number of parkinq and
loadinq spaces is excessive for a specific use, the owner or aqent may substitute
landscaping in lieu of paving provided said areas are reserved for future parkinq and loading
should the County find those are needed, and further provided:
a. The owner of the land upon which such parkinq is being reserved shall enter into a
written aqreement which shall include a schematic portrayal as to how the required
parkinq and loading areas can be provided with the County, to be filed with the Clerk
of the Circuit Court, with enforcement runninq to the County ensurinq that the
reserved parkinq and loadinq area shall never be encroached upon, used, sold,
leased, or conveyed, for any purpose except in conjunction with the building or use
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which the reserved parkinq area serves so lonq as the off-street parkinq facilities are
required.
b. The owner of the land upon which such reserved parkinq and loadinq area is located
agrees to bear the expense of recordinq the aqreement which shall bind his heirs,
successors, or assigns.
C. The written agreement shall be voided by the County if the reserved parkinq and
loadinq area is converted to usable parkinq area or if the reserved parkinq area is
no lonqer required.
d. No handicapped parkinq areas may be included within a reserved parkinq area.
VISIBILITY FOR LANDSCAPING ADJACENTTO THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAYAND POINTS OF
ACCESS
When an accessway intersects a public right-of-way or when the subject property abuts the
intersection of two (2) or more public rights -of -way, all landscaping within the triangular areas
described below shall provide unobstructed cross -visibility at a level between three (3) feet and six
(6) feet, provided, however, trees or palms having limbs and foliage trimmed in such a manner that
no limbs or foliage extend into the cross -visibility area shall be allowed provided they are so located
so as not to create a traffic hazard. Landscaping, except required grass or ground cover, shall not
be located closer than three (3) feet from the edge of any accessway pavement. The triangular areas
referred to above are:
1. The areas of property on both sides of an accessway formed by the intersection of each side
of the accessway and the public right-of-way line with two (2) sides of each triangle being
fifteen (15) feet in length from the point of intersection and the third side being a line
connecting the ends of the two (2) other sides.
2. The area of property located at the corner formed by the intersection of two (2) or more public
rights -of -way with two (2) sides of the triangular area being thirty (30) feet in length along the
abutting public right-of-way lines, measured from their point of intersection, and the third side
being a line connecting the ends of the other two (2) lines.
LANDSCAPED BUFFER AREAS BETWEEN NON-RESIDENTIAL OR RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURE(S) HOUSING THREE OR MORE DWELLING UNITS AND SINGLE FAMILY OR TWO
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES
All side and rear yard perimeter buffer areas between non-residential or residential structure(s)
housinq three or more dwellinq units and single family or two family residential uses shall be
landscaped with a masonry wall or opaque wood fence of at least eight (8) feet in height that forms
a continuous screen between the uses. All masonry walls or opaque wood fences shall be
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landscaped with a continuous hedge along both the inside and outside base of the wall or fence. One
tree shall be planted along the wall or fence for each thirty (30) linear feet or major fraction thereof
of the length of the wall or fence. Tree plantings shall be alternated so that at least 60% of the
required number of trees is located on the outside of the wall or fence. The remaining 40% of the
required perimeter tree plantings shall be located on the inside face of the wall or fence. Existing
native veqetation may be used to satisfy all or part of the landscape planting requirements of this
paragraph upon the approval of the Public Works Director.
All fences or walls shall be treated with an anti -graffiti surface treatment. It shall be the responsibility
of the property owner to remove any graffiti that may be applied to the wall or fence. In addition, the
owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping along both the inside and outside
edge of any wall or fence. This landscaping shall be maintained in a good condition so as to present
a healthy, neat, and orderly appearance free from refuse and debris. Maintenance shall include the
replacement of all unhealthy and dead material within sixty (60) days in conformance with the
approved site plan/ or landscape plan. Violations of this section, or failure to maintain all required
landscaping shall be grounds for referral to the Code Enforcement Board for appropriate enforcement
actions. The 60 day rule for compliance may be extended, when necessary, by the County
Administrator or his designee to permit recovery from acts of nature such as a hurricane or a freeze.
Masonry walls or opaque wood fences may be located within any required yard, consistent with the
provisions of Section 8.00.00 of this Code. The requirement for this perimeter masonry wall or
opaque wood fence may be waived by the County Commission if it shown to the satisfaction of the
County Commission either that the adjoining properties owners have signed a consent that indicates
their desire not to have the required masonry wall or opaque wood fence constructed along their
property line, or that the Board determines that a waiver is necessary to preserve any significant,
protected or historic native vegetation. Any such consent shall be recorded in the lands records of
St. Lucie County In the event that any such consent is issued, the owner of the property on which
the nonresidential development is taking shall only need to comply with the standards of Section
7.09.04(B) of this Code as those standards relate to perimeter screening. All other landscaping
provisions of this Code shall apply as applicable.
Pedestrian access through any wall or fence may be permitted, however, the wall or fence shall be
placed so that adequate sight distance at the pedestrian access is maintained. Any wall or fence
constructed adjacent to a public or private street right-of-way shall be designed and constructed so
that the wall face facing the street or road is articulated in such manner as not to result in a
continuous flat wall surface facing the street or road right-of-way. Figure 7-31 generally depicts the
placement of a fence or wall along a public or private street right-of-way.
For the purpose of this section, non-residential uses shall not include any permitted or accessory use
located in the Institutional (1) or Religious Facilities (RF) Zoning District, except that a perimeter buffer
area between any residential zoning district and a permitted or accessory use in the Institutional (1)
or Religious Facilities (RF) Zoning District, shall consist of a landscaped masonry wall, opaque wood
fence, hedge or other durable landscaped barrier of at least six (6) feet in height that forms a
continuous screen between the uses. If a masonry wall or other non -living material screen is used
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to provide this required buffer, the masonry wall or other non -living material screen shall be
landscaped with a continuous hedge along the base of the wall and with one tree for each thirty (30)
linear feet or major fraction thereof of wall length. All required perimeter landscaping shall be located
along the outside of the wall. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain all
landscaping along the outside edge of any wall consistent with the requirements of this Code. If
veqetative landscape screens are installed, they shall be required to form a solid visual screen at time
of plantinq. When existinq vegetation is inadequate to function as a visual screen, it shall be
auqmented by two staqqered rows of shrub material at least six (6) feet in height.
To the extent permitted under Section 7.09.03(E)(7) of this Code, the Community Development
DiFeetef Public Works Director shall encourage the use of preserved native vegetation as meeting
the intent and requirements of this Section. When making such a determination, the Community
Development Director Public Works Director shall attach a report to the building plans or development
permits, with supporting photographs or other acceptable documentation, that indicates how the
existing native vegetation meets the intent of this Section. The Community Development Director
Public Works Director may require, a conservation easement or similar restrictive covenant, if the
easement or covenant is necessary to ensure compliance with the terms of this section. Any
developer seeking to utilize the provisions of Section 7.09.03(E)(7) to meet the requirements of this
Section shall be required to maintain this native preserve area in perpetuity. If this preserve area is
ever substantially altered or removed so that it no longer meets the intent of this Section, the
developer shall be required to meet in the screening requirements of this Section.
The provisions of this Section, excluding the maintenance requirements may be waived or varied by
the Board of County Commissioners for any Planned Development Proiect (PUD, PNRD, or PMUD)
if it shown throuqh the Preliminary and Final Development Plan review process that the intent of this
Section is being complied with and that all other applicable provisions of this Code are being met.
OFF-STREET LOADING SPACES AND WASTE RECEPTACLES
All off-street loading spaces and waste receptacles shall be fully screened from any residential use
by a uniformly colored, solid visual and auditory barrier of not less than six (6) feet in height, or a
densely planted landscape screen consisting of evergreen shrubs or trees that shall be at least four
(4) feet in height when planted and that can be expected to reach at least six (6) feet in height within
one (1) ycfars eiqhteen (18) months. The screening shall extend the full length of any loading facility
with openings as required for ingress and egress; however, there shall not be greater than twenty (20)
percent open space within the screen.
EXISTING OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING LOTS
When an off-street parking or loading lot existed as of the effective date of this Code and such off-
street parking lot is enlarged in area or capacity, the entire parking lot, both old and new, shall comply
with this Code.
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LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS FOR BACK-SIPHONAGE AND BACKFLOW
PREVENTERS
It shall be the responsibility of the developer to landscape and screen backflow preventers.
2. Backflow preventers shall be placed on private property.
3. A continuous landscaped buffer shall be placed around the backflow prevention device, to
provide a visual screen from adjacent properties. All shrubs or hedges shall be a minimum
of eighteen (18) inches above grade immediately after planting, and shall be planted and
maintained so as to form a four (4) foot or higher continuous, unbroken, solid visual screen
within one (1) year after the time of planting.
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES OF THREE OR FEWER
UNITS
1. Any new residential structure containing one (1), two (2), or three (3) units must preserve or
plant one (1) tree for every 2,500 square feet of the subject lot or parcel of land, up to a
maximum planting of 17 trees per lot or parcel. On any lot or parcel greater than one acre in
area, the provisions of Section 6.00.00, Vegetation Protection and Preservation, shall be
complied with.
2. All trees preserved or planted in order to meet this landscaping requirement shall meet the
standards of Section 7.09.03{C}(-2) (E)(2) of this Code.
3. One Hundred (100%) percent of the planted trees shall consist of native species such as Live
Oaks (Quercus virginiana), Laurel Oaks (Quercus laurifola), slash pine (Pinus elliotti), or n
other species listed in Section 7.00.06(C)(2)(d), 7.09.04(L)(2) Native and Drought -Tolerant
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LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR ENCLOSED BUILDINGS OR GROUPS OF BUILDINGS
USED FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FOOD, PRODUCE, ANIMALS (LAND OR WATER SPECIES),
OR ORNAMENTAL PLANTS OR TREES IN A AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT.
1. Any new enclosed building, or group of buildings, used for the production of food, animals
(land or water species) or ornamental products, excluding pole barns, sheds or barns used
for the housing or sheltering of animals or livestock as an accessory use to the agricultural
production operations, shall provide a minimum ten (10) foot wide landscape strip adjacent
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to, and around the perimeter of the building or group of buildings used for this purpose. This
landscape strip shall include at least one (1) tree, meeting the requirements of this Code, for
every 30 liner feet of the building or group of buildings perimeter.
One Hundred (100%) percent of the planted trees shall consist of native species such as Live
Oaks (quercus virginiana), Laurel Oaks (quercus laurifola), slash pine (pinus elliotti), or other
species listed in Section 7.00.06(C)(2)(d), 7.09.04(L)(2) Native and Drought -Tolerant
Vegetation.
3. Exceptions/Administrative Relief:
The Community Dcvclopment Diroctor Public Works Director may grant relief from the
requirements of this paragraph if it is shown to the satisfaction of the Community
Dcvclopment Diroctor Public Works Director that the building or group of buildings being
used for the production of food, animals (land or water species) or ornamental plants or trees
is:
a.) more that five hundred (500) feet from any adjacent property that is not under the
ownership or control of the developing party. Road right-of-way and drainage canal
right-of-way are not excluded from this property determination; or,
b.) Is adequately screened by an existing native vegetation buffer meeting the intent of
this paragraph. This existing native vegetative buffer must be located on the
property that the building or group of buildings is located on. If relief is granted under
this paragraph, and if the native vegetation buffer is ever removed fro any reason,
the property owner shall be responsible to provide new plantings consistent with the
requirements of this code.
K. OFF-STREET SITE LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS & GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS
General Requirements
Where artificial outdoor lighting is provided, it shall be designed and arranged so that no source of
the lighting will be a visible nuisance to adjoining property used or zoned for a residential purpose.
In addition, the lighting shall be so designed and arranged so as to shield public streets and highways
and all adjacent properties from direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind. For non-residential
properties that abut property used or zoned for a residential purpose to the rear, or side, the following
shall apply:
For properties with a depth in excess of 200 feet:
The maximum allowable mounting height of all outdoor light fixtures within 50 feet from the
front property line is 25 feet, provided that such fixtures shall be shielded from public streets
and highways to prevent direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind.
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The maximum allowable mounting height of all outdoor light fixtures between 50 feet from the
front property line and 75 feet from the rear property line is 20 feet provided that such fixtures
shall be shielded from all adjacent properties to prevent direct glare or hazardous
interference of any kind.
The maximum allowable mounting height of all outdoor light fixtures within 75 feet from any
property line abutting a residential zoning district, including the AR-1 zoning district is 6 feet,
or not to extend above the height of the buffer wall.
2. For properties with a depth less than 200 feet:
The maximum allowable mounting height of all outdoor light fixtures within 25 feet from the
front property line is 25 feet. provided that such fixtures shall be shielded from public streets
and highways to prevent direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind.
he maximum allowable mounting height of all outdoor light fixtures between 25 feet from the
front property line and 25 feet from the rear property line is 20 feet provided that such fixtures
shall be shielded from all adjacent properties to prevent direct glare or hazardous
interference of any kind.
The maximum allowable mounting height of all outdoor light fixtures within 25 feet from any
property line abutting a residential zoning district including the AR-1 zoning district is 6 feet
or not to extend above the height of the buffer wall.
3. All outdoor lighting installations shall use concealed source fixtures. These shall be cut-off
type fixtures in which the lenses do not project below the opaque section of the fixture. All
lighting fixtures shall be mounted with a zero degree tilt. Ground mounted flood and spotlight
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rather than the buildings orwalls and directed outward which creates dark shadows adjacent
to the buildings.
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5. Building mounted outdoor lighting fixtures, other than those required by ordinances and
regulations of the County, are prohibited on the rear or sides of buildings adjacent to
residential zoning districts, including the AR-1 zoning district. All other building mounted
outdoor lighting fixtures required by ordinances and regulations of the County shall be
shielded to prevent light from glaring on residential areas.
6. All outdoor lighting fixtures in place prior to March 1, 1999, shall be permitted to continue
operation. However, any outdoor lighting fixture that replaces an existing fixture. or any
existing fixture that is moved, must meet the standards of this Code. Existing fixtures that
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direct light toward streets, and are determined to be a traffic hazard, or existing fixtures that
direct light toward adjoining property used or zoned for a residential purpose shall be either
shielded or redirected within 90 days of notification.
7. Parks and recreational uses are exempt from the above requirements.
8. Nothing in this Section is intended to contravene the requirements of Section 6.04.02 (Sea
Turtle Protection). In the event of a conflict between these regulations, the stricter to the two
standard shall apply. The Community Development Director Public Works Director is
empowered to determine the stricter of the two standards to be applied.
(See Drag Ord. 00-012 for new paragraph L, M & N)
ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION
Where the Community Dcvelopment Diroctor Public Works Director determines based upon a
showing by the applicant for any Final Development Order, that a literal application of these
regulations will not meet the general spirit and intent of this Code as a result of use, traffic patterns,
drainage or other issues of configuration, he shall permit an alternate landscape scheme in
accordance with the provisions of this Section. Any area landscape plan submitted as an alternative
shall be designed in such a manner that the alternate landscape area and the amount of material
provided equal at least one and one half (1 1/2) times the amount that was originally required.
PART B. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
Special acts of the Florida legislature applicable only to unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County, County
ordinances and County resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this ordinance are hereby superseded by
this ordinance to the extent of such conflict.
PART C. SEVERABILITY.
If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void,
such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof
shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property, or circumstance, such holding shall not affect its
applicability to any other person, property, or circumstance.
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PART D. APPLICABILITY OF ORDINANCE.
This ordinance shall be applicable throughout St. Lucie County's jurisdiction.
PART E. FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
The Clerk be and is hereby directed forthwith to send a certified copy of this ordinance to the Bureau of
Administrative Code and Laws, Department of State, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32304.
PART F. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect upon filing with the Department of State.
PART G. ADOPTION.
After motion and second, the vote on this ordinance was as follows:
Chairman John D. Bruhn AYE
Vice Chairman Frannie Hutchinson AYE
Commissioner Paula Lewis AYE
Commissioner Cliff Barnes AYE
Commissioner Doug Coward AYE
PART H. CODIFICATION.
Provisions of this ordinance shall be incorporated in the St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws, and the
word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word, and the sections of this
ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intention; provided, however, that parts B
through H shall not be codified.
PASSED AND DULY ENACTED this 13th day of June, 2000
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS r
ST. LUC�E COUNTY, FLORIDA
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
RRECTNESS:
COUNTY ATTORN
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