RIO TOWN CENTER CODE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT … Code.pdf · 1. The Rio Town Center Code consists of the Regulating Plan and these regulations. The Regulating Plan designates Primary

1. The Rio Town Center Code consists of the Regulating Plan and these regulations. The Regulating Plan designates Primary and Regular streets and the location of the following building types:Mixed-Use Type (MU), Waterfront Retail Type (WR), Kiosk Retail Type (KR), Townhouse Type (TH), Multi-family Type (MU), Village Center Type (VC), and Single-family Type (SF).

2. The provisions of the Rio Town Center Code, when in conflict, shall take precedence over the Martin County Zoning Code.

3. The provisions of the Florida Building Code, when in conflict, shall take precedence over the Rio Town Center Town.

4. The streets designated as Primary Streets on the Regulating Plan are those streets held to a higher standard, intended to develop as superior pedestrian experiences. Regular streets have reduced reg-ulations and can accommodate less pedestrian friendly situations such as parking lots. As such,buildings located on Primary Streets as designated by the Regulating Plan are subject to the provi-sions of the code indicated by italics and bold; buildings on Regular Streets are exempt from such requirements. New streets and alleys that are created in this plan shall be public rights-of-way.

5. Building height is regulated by number of stories rather than by feet in order to allow flexible ceilingheights and a varied urban skyline, however, overall building height is limited to forty (40) feet.

6. New Planned Developments are not permitted within the Rio Town Center Master Plan area.

7. Parking. The parking required by the Rio Town Center Code may be adjusted with approval by the NAC as follows:a. The required parking amount may be adjusted based on demonstrated demand for the use, exist

ing supply in the district, or impact to the neighboring properties.b. The required parking may be provided off-site within 500’ of the subject property.c. Joint use of off-street parking lots is encouraged. Shared parking lots must be located within

500 feet of each use. These lots may be separated from the use(s) by a street, easement, or otherright-of-way. Evidence must be provided that peak parking demands of each use are satisfied.

8. Areas marked on the Regulating Plan as Public Open Space indicate the desired future condition andis not a limitation on existing development rights.

9. Landscaping. The provisions of the Martin County Zoning Code shall apply unless otherwise pro-vided herein.

10. A location for a municipal parking garage shall be determined based on the following criteria:• Adequate footprint size of a minimum of 130 feet by 200 feet;• Optimizes pedestrian traffic;• Minimizes vehicular impact to residential areas;• Compatible in scale and architecture with adjacent buildings

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11. A Parking Trust Fund should be established to allow developers the option to pay into the fund inlieu of providing either all or a portion of the required parking spaces. Moneys deposited into the trustfund account shall be used for the exclusive purpose of paying the cost of construction or reconstruc-tion of public parking spaces in the Rio Town Center. While choosing to pay into the fund does relievethe developer of providing the spaces on site, a reserved space in a municipal lot or structure is not pro-vided.

12. Parcels and platted lots which exist prior to the adoption of the Rio Town Center Code (DATE),which do not conform to the required maximum or minimum lot requirements are grandfathered.However, all new subdivisions, agglomerations, and re-plats of property after the adoption of this codemust be consistent with the Rio Town Center Code.

*NOTEThe development code and regulations contained herein reflect the citizens’ of Rio vision for the RioWaterfront Village redevelopment area. This vision was established through community visioning work-shops and has been reviewed and refined with the assistance of the Rio Neighborhood ActionCommittee (NAC). As a document meant to steer policy changes in the future, the complete and fullimplementation of this development strategy and code will require amendments to the Martin CountyComprehensive Plan. Until such amendments are made, the Comprehensive Plan shall take precedenceover these regulations should any conflicts arise.

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All building in the Rio Town Center overlay zoneshall be subject the Architectural Standards.Proposed designs must adhere to a documentedand substantiated Florida vernacular architecture.Departures from the Architectural Standards maybe approved by the NAC based upon architectur-al merit and consistency with the vision of themaster plan.

Walls1. Walls shall combine no more than two materi-

als, and shall change material along a horizon-tal line, with the visually heavier material belowthe lighter.

2. Parking levels and industrial uses not lined by a habitable use shall be screened from view bya well composed facade consistent with the Architectural Standards.

3. Garden walls and fences at the frontage line shall be masonry, brick, stone or wooden pick-ets and shall not exceed 42" in height.Ornamental columns and piers may be 4’-6” inheight.

4. Rear garden walls and fences shall be masonry,brick, stone, or wood and shall not exceed 72"in height. All walls and fences shall be finishedon both sides.

Openings1. The glazed area and other openings of a facade

shall be at least 20% and shall not exceed 45%of the total surface area of such facade, with each facade calculated independently.

2. Retail uses at the sidewalk level shall be detailedand glazed as storefronts. Storefronts shall bedirectly accessible from sidewalks and shall have clear glazed areas between two and eightfeet from the ground for 70% of the buildinglength.

3. Openings such as but not limited to arcades,porches, and windows shall be square or verti-cal in proportion.

4. All glazing shall be more clear than opaque inits transparency. Dark tinted windows are pro-hibited.

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Mixed-Use Building

Example of Appropriate Parking Garage Facade

Openings are Vertically Proportioned and theWindow is centered

5. Windows shall be operable except at store-fronts.

6. Windows shall be recessed a minimum of 2”from the exterior face of the facade.

7. Windows and doors shall be centered in porchand arcade openings.

8. Shutters, if used, shall be sized to match the opening.

9. Sliding glass doors are permitted facing the rearand side yard only.

Roofs1. Sloped roofs shall have symmetrical pitches of

at least 5:12 and not exceeding 8:12, except that porch or stoop roofs may be no less than3:12.

2. Flat roofs shall be enclosed by a parapet a min-imum of 42 inches high or as required to shield mechanical equipment from view. The parapet shall be architecturally articulated overthe primary entrance.

3. Pitched roofs shall be metal standing seam,barrel tile, or three dimensional asphalt shingle.

4. Buildings that utilize barrel tile may be pitchedno more than 5:12.

Elements1. Balconies shall not extend further than 3’-0”

from the facade and shall be visibly supportedby brackets.

2. Arcades and galleries may be permitted for retail and commercial uses. Arcades and gal-leries shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet deepand should extend over the public sidewalk;however, an air-rights easement must be obtained from the County for use of the pub-lic right-of-way. The openings of the arcade shall be vertical in proportion. The ceiling ofthe arcade shall be formed as vaults, coffers orequipped with visible beams and shall providelighting.

3. Masonry piers and arches shall have a mini-mum dimension of 8” in any direction.

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Shutters sized to match the Openings

Symettrical roof slopes and an articulated parapet

Balcony visibly supported by brackets

Arcade example

Building Placement Buildings shall be placedon their lots as follows:1. On Primary Streets buildings no less than

two stories in height shall be built along a minimum of 70% of the frontage line.

2. Along frontage lines, a setback of five (5) feet maximum is permitted.

3. Side setback requirements are subject to the following regulations:

a. A side setback is required when an abutting property has a building that exists as of the date of this ordinance (DATE) with windows facing the same side property line. Then, the new devel-opment shall set back from the property line the amount necessary to provide a minimum of ten (10) feet of separation between the existing and new structures.Separation is not required between new structures.b. New developments abutting propertieswith no buildings that exist as of the effective date of this ordinance (DATE) may build without side setbacks so long asall necessary light and air shafts are pro-vided within their own property.

4. The rear setback shall be a minimum of twelve(12) feet from the centerline of the alley or five(5) feet, whichever is greater. If no alley existsthen buildings shall set back a minimum oftwenty-four feet (24’-0”).

5. The principal pedestrian entrance shall be accessed directly from a frontage line.

Building Height Building Height shall bemeasured in stories as follows:1. Buildings shall be a maximum of three (3) sto-

ries above grade.2. Stories at the first floor shall be no less than ten

(10) feet in height from finished floor to fin-ished ceiling.

3. Mezzanines and lofts shall be counted as sto-ries.

MU - Mixed-Use Building Type is a buildinga maximum of three stories in height with park-ing in the rear of the lot that allows flexible uses.

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Lot Size Maximum Lot Size: N/AMinimum Lot width on dedicated ROW: 25 ft.Maximum Lot width on dedicated ROW: N/A

Building Placement Maximum Lot Coverage: 95%Minimum Frontage on Primary Streets: 70%Front Setback: 5 ft. max.Side Setback: 0 ft. min.Rear Setback: 12 ft. from alley c.l. or 24 ft. min.

Building Height Number of Stories Permitted: 3

Uses Permitted First Story: Retail/OfficeSecond Story: Office/ResidentialThird Story: Residential

Parking Required (Retail/Office): 2 spaces per 1000 s.f.Required (Residential): 2 spaces per unit

Figure 1 - Mixed-Use Buiding Type

4. Structured parking garage levels at the frontageline shall be counted as stories. Structured parking garage levels that are fully concealed by a habitable story and use for a minimum depth of twenty (20) feet are not restricted in the number of levels, provided that the overallheight of the garage does not exceed the over-all height of the habitable building and does not exceed 40’-0”.

Building Use Buildings shall accommodate thefollowing range of uses:1. The first story at the street frontage shall be

for retail and/or office uses only.2. The second story shall be for office or residen-

tial uses only.3. The third story shall be for residential use only.4. Parking as a primary use is not permitted with-

out NAC approval.

Parking and Loading Standards Parkingspaces, loading and service areas shall be regulat-ed as follows:1. A minimum of two (2) parking spaces for each

1000 square feet of office or retail use and two(2) parking spaces for each residential unit shallbe provided on site.

2. On Primary Streets, parking shall be lined by a permitted use along the frontage line for a minimum depth of twenty (20) feet on all sto-ries.3. On regular streets, surface parking lots are per-

mitted along the frontage line if shielded fromview by shade trees planted thirty (30) feet on-center and a streetfront garden wall or hedge three feet six inches (3’-6”) in height.Ornamental columns and piers may be 4’-6” inheight.

4. On regular streets, parking structures are per-mitted along the frontage line provided the facade is designed to be consistent with the overall building architecture.

5. Surface parking lots, loading and service areasshall be accessed from a rear alley, if such exists.


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6. Loading and service areas shall not be permit-ted along the frontage line and shall be locatedin the rear of the lot.

7. On-street parking along the corresponding frontage line shall be counted towards the parking requirement for up to 100% of com-mercial requirement and/or 50% of residentialrequirement.

Signage Buildings may accommodate the fol-lowing signage:1. A single external sign band may be applied to

the facade of the building providing that itshall not exceed 36 inches in height by 60% ofthe storefront or office width. This sign bandmust be located within the first two stories ofthe building. If awnings are applied, the copyor logo on the awning shall be considered as square footage against the allowable sign band.

2. One pedestrian blade sign, extending perpen-dicular from the building facade, is permittedper business. Such signs may be attached to the building facade or hung from overhead awnings. Pedestrian blade signs shall not exceed four (4) feet in width by three (3) feet invertical dimension, including all mounting brackets and hardware, and may not be inter-nally illuminated.

3. Two building identity signs, with the same identity, are permitted for buildings two or more stories in height. Only one building identity sign is permitted per facade. Such signshall not exceed 40 square feet and shall not beinternally illuminated. The sign shall be locat-ed with respect to the building’s architecture orcentered over the primary entrance.

4. Signage in windows shall not exceed 20% ofthe window area.


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Figure 5 - Signage Diagram

Building Placement Buildings shall be placedon their lots as follows:1. Buildings with porches two stories in height shall be built facing Primary Streets and the waterfront.2. Porches shall have a minimum clear depth of

ten (10) feet.3. Along frontage lines, a setback of five (5) feet

minimum is required. Along the waterfront,an esplanade a minimum of fifteen (15) feet wide shall be provided for public pedestrian access with benches, lighting and landscaping.The building frontage location shall adjust to allow the esplanade.

4. Side and Rear setbacks are a minimum of five(5) feet.

5. Open-air elements such as porches, balconies,stairs and ramps may encroach into setbacks.

6. The principal pedestrian entrance shall be accessed directly from a frontage line and/or from the waterfront esplanade.

Building Height Building Height shall bemeasured in stories as follows:

1. Buildings shall be two (2) stories above grade.2. Porches required along Primary Streets and the

waterfront shall be a minimum of two (2) sto-ries above grade.

3. Stories at the first floor shall be no less than ten (10) feet in height from finished floor to finished ceiling.


Building Use Buildings shall accommodate thefollowing range of uses:1. All stories shall be for retail uses.

WR - Waterfront Retail Building Type is a free-standing building with porches overlooking thewaterfront two stories in height pemitting retailuses. Any propsed deviation from the followingregulations will require additional design reviewfrom the Neighborhood Advisory Committee(NAC).

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Lot Size Maximum Lot Size: N/AMinimum Lot Width on dedicated ROW: N/AMaximum Lot width on dedicated ROW: N/A

Building Placement Maximum Lot Coverage: N/AMinimum Frontage on Primary Streets: N/AFront Setback: 5 ft. min.Side Setback: 5 ft. min.Rear Setback: 5 ft. min.Waterfront Setback: 15 ft. min.


Uses Permitted First Story: Restaurant/RetailSecond Story: Restaurant/Retail

Parking Amount Required: 2 spaces per 1000 s.f.

Figure 1 - Waterfront Retail Building Type

*NOTE:The proposed waterfront setbacks and buildinglocation(s) described above will require an amend-ment from the Martin County Comprehensive Plan.

Parking and Loading Standards Parkingspaces, loading and service areas shall be regulat-ed as follows:1. A minimum of two (2) parking spaces for

each 1000 square feet of retail use shall be provided.

2. Parking shall be separated from the water’s edge with a public promenade a minimum of12’-0” wide and shall be visibly screened with landscaping.

3. Surface parking lots shall be shielded from view by shade trees planted thirty (30) feet on-center and a perimeter garden wall or hedge three feet six inches (3’-6”) in height.Ornamental columns and piers may be 4’-6”in height.

4. Surface parking lots, loading and service areasshall be accessed from a rear alley, if exists.

5. Loading and service areas shall not be permit-ted along the frontage line and shall be locat-ed in the rear of the lot.

6. On-street parking along the corresponding frontage line shall be counted towards the parking requirement.


the facade of the building providing that it shall not exceed 36 inches in height by 60% of the storefront or office width. This sign band must be located within the first two sto-ries of the building. If awnings are applied,the copy or logo on the awning shall be con-sidered as square footage against the allowable sign band.

2. One pedestrian blade sign, extending perpen-dicular from the building facade, is permitted per frontage. Such signs may be attached to the building facade or hung from overhead awnings. Pedestrian blade signs shall not exceed four (4) feet in width by three (3) feet in vertical dimension, including all mounting brackets and hardware, and may not be inter-nally illuminated.


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Building Placement Buildings shall be placedon their lots as follows:

1. Kiosks are limited to 800 sq.ft. excluding open-air porches.

2. Buildings shall be built facing the waterfront.3. Porches are preferred and shall have a mini-

mum clear depth of ten (10) feet.4. Along frontage lines, a setback of five (5) feet

is required. Along the waterfront, an esplanade a minimum of fifteen (15) feet wide shall be provided for public pedestrian access with benches, lighting and landscaping.The building frontage location shall adjust to allow the esplanade.

5. Side and Rear setbacks are a minimum of five(5) feet. Multiple kiosks on the same lot shallbe separated by a minimum of ten (10) feet.

6. Open-air elements such as porches, balconies,stairs and ramps may encroach into setbacks.

7. The principal pedestrian entrance shall be accessed directly from a frontage line and/or waterfront esplanade.


1. Buildings shall be one (1) story above grade.2. Open-air porches required along Primary

Streets and the waterfront.

Building Use Buildings shall accommodate thefollowing range of uses:1. Kiosks shall accommodate retail uses only.

KR - Kiosk Retail Building Type is a smallfreestanding building with a porch overlookingthe waterfront with retail uses. The specialnature of these buildings requires design reviewby the Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee(NAC) to ensure the spirit and intent of theMaster Plan is maintained along the waterfrontand in the open spaces.

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Lot Size Maximum Lot Size: N/AMinimum Lot Width on dedicated ROW: 25 ft.Maximum Lot width on dedicated ROW: N/A

Building Placement Maximum Lot Coverage: N/AMinimum Frontage on Primary Streets: N/AFront Setback: 5 ft. min.Side Setback: 5 ft. min.Rear Setback: 5 ft. min.Waterfront Setback: 15 ft. min.


Uses Permitted First Story: Retail

Parking Amount Required: None

Figure 1 - Kiosk Retail Building Type

*NOTE:The proposed waterfront setbacks and buildinglocation(s) described above will require an amend-ment from the Martin County Comprehensive Plan.

Parking and Loading Standards Parkingspaces, loading and service areas shall be regulat-ed as follows:1. Parking is not required.2. Parking shall be separated from the water’s

edge with a public promenade a minimum of12’-0” wide and shall be visibly screened with landscaping..

3. Surface parking lots shall be shielded from view by shade trees planted thirty (30) feet on-center and a perimeter garden wall or hedge three feet six inches (3’-6”) in height.Ornamental columns and piers may be 4’-6”in height.

4. Surface parking lots, loading and service areasshall be accessed from a rear alley, if such exists.

5. Loading and service areas shall not be permit-ted along the frontage line and shall be locat-ed in the rear of the lot.


the facade of the building providing that it shall not exceed 24 inches in height by 80% of the storefront or office width. If awnings are applied, the copy or logo on the awning shall be considered as square footage against the allowable sign band.

2. One pedestrian blade sign, extending perpen-dicular from the building facade, is permitted per frontage. Such signs may be attached to the building facade or hung from overhead awnings. Pedestrian blade signs shall not exceed four (4) feet in width by two (2) feet invertical dimension, including all mounting brackets and hardware, and may not be inter-nally illuminated.


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Figure 2 - Height Diagram

Figure 3 - Use Diagram

Figure 4 - Placement Diagram

Building Placement Buildings shall be placedon their lots as follows:1. On Primary Streets buildings shall be built

along a minimum of 85% of the frontage line. In the absence of a building, a garden wall 36 to 42 inches in height shall be built along the frontage line. Ornamental columnsand piers may be 4’-6” in height.

2. Along frontage lines, a setback of seven (7) feet is required.

3. Side setbacks requirements are subject to the following regulations:a. A side setback is required when an abut-

ting property has a building that exists as of the date of this ordinance (DATE) with windows facing the same side prop-erty line. Then, the new development shall set back from the property line the amount necessary to provide a minimum of ten (10) feet of separation between the existing and new structures.Separation is not required between new structures.

b. New developments abutting properties with no buildings that exist as of the effective date of this ordinance (DATE) may build without side setbacks so long as all necessary light and air shafts are provided within their own property.

4. The rear setback is a minimum of twelve (12)feet from the centerline of the alley or five (5)feet from the property line, whichever is greater.

5. One outbuilding with a footprint of 500 sq.ft or less is permitted in the rear of the lot.

6. Outbuildings shall be separated from princi-pal buildings by a minimum of ten (10) feet.

7. Open-air elements such as porches, stoops,balconies, stairs and ramps may encroach up to five (5) feet into setbacks.

8. The principal pedestrian entrance shall be ac-

TH - Townhouse Building Type is a single-family attached building, three stories maximumin height with an outbuilding permitted in therear of the lot.

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Lot Size Maximum Lot Size: 6,000 sq.ft.Minimum Lot Width on dedicated ROW: 25 ft.Maximum Lot width on dedicated ROW: 50 ft.

Building Placement Maximum Lot Coverage: 65%Minimum Frontage on Primary Streets: 85%Front Setback: 7 ft.Side Setback: 0 ft. min.Rear Setback: 12 ft. from alley c.l. or 5 ft. min.

Building Height Principal Building Min. Number of Stories : 2Principal Building Max. Number of Stories : 3Outbuilding Max. Number of Stories : 2

Uses Permitted Principal Building: ResidentialOutbuilding: Parking/Accessory Residential

Parking Amount Required: 2 spaces

Figure 1 - Townhouse Building Type w/ Outbuilding

Figure 2 - Townhouse Building Type w/outOutbuilding

cessed directly from a frontage line preferably bya covered front stoop.


1. Principal buildings shall be a minimum oftwo (2) stories and shall be a maximum ofthree (3) stories above grade.

2. Outbuildings shall be a maximum of two (2) stories above grade.

3. It is strongly recommended that the first floorof the principal building be raised a minimumof 18 inches to a maximum of three (3) feet above grade.


Building Use Buildings shall accommodate thefollowing range of uses:1. All stories of the principal building shall be

for residential use only.2. The following accessory uses are permitted in

outbuildings: parking garage, apartment,guest house, studio, workshop, tool house,greenhouse, and/or slat house.

3. Home occupations of limited office uses are permitted provided no other provisions the General Ordinances or Land Development Regulations are violated. Such business may employ up to two (2) employees, not includ-ing members of the immediate family

Parking and Loading Standards Parkingspaces, loading and service areas shall be regulat-ed as follows:1. Two (2) parking spaces shall be provided for

the principal building in the rear of the lot.2. Parking shall be accessed from a rear alley.3. Parking in principal buildings shall be lined by

a residential use along the frontage line for a minimum depth of ten (10) feet.

4. On-street parking along the corresponding frontage line may be counted for up to 50% of residential parking requirement.

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Building Placement Buildings shall be placedon their lots as follows:1. On Primary Streets buildings shall be built along a

minimum of 75% of the frontage linee. In the absence of a building, a garden wall 36 to 42 inches inheight shall be built along the frontage line.

2. Along frontage lines, a setback of seven (7) feet is required.

3. Side setbacks are a minimum of five (5) feet.4. The rear setback is a minimum of twelve (12)

feet from the centerline of the alley or five (5)feet from the property line, whichever is greater.

5. A garden courtyard may be included along thefrontage line provided such courtyard is a min-imum of 30 feet x 50 feet and is surrounded bythe building on a minimum of two (2) sides.The courtyard shall have pedestrian access directly from the frontage line and shall counttowards the minimum building frontage requirement.

6. Open-air elements such as porches, stoops,balconies, stairs and ramps may encroach up tofive (5) feet into the front setback.


1. Buildings shall be a minimum of two (2) sto-ries and shall be a maximum of three (3) sto-ries above grade.



MF - Multi-Family Building Type is an apart-ment, condominium or inn (or any combinationthereof) three stories maximum in height with afront courtyard permitted.

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Lot Size Maximum Lot Size: 18,000 sq.ft.Minimum Lot width on dedicated ROW: 50 ft.Maximum Lot width on dedicated ROW: 150 ft.

Building Placement Maximum Lot Coverage: 50%Minimum Frontage on Primary Streets: 75%Front Setback: 15 ft.Side Setback: 5 ft. min.Rear Setback: 12 ft. from alley c.l. or 5 ft. min.Minimum Courtyard dimensions: 30 ft. x 50 ft.

Building Height Minimum Number of Stories : 2Maximum Number of Stories : 3

Uses Permitted Principal Building: Residential/Lodging

Parking Amount Required: 2 spaces per unit

Figure 1 - Multi-Family Building Type

Building Use Buildings shall accommodate thefollowing range of uses:1. All stories shall be for residential or lodging

uses only.

Parking and Loading Standards Parkingspaces, loading and service areas shall be regulat-ed as follows:1. Two (2) parking spaces for each residential unit

shall be provided in the rear of the lot.2. Parking shall be accessed from a rear alley, if

such exists.3. On Primary Streets, parking shall be lined by a resi-

dential use along the frontage line for a minimum depthof ten (10) feet.

4. On regular streets, surface parking lots are per-mitted along the frontage line if shielded fromview by shade trees planted thirty (30) feet on-center and a streetfront garden wall or hedge three feet six inches (3’-6”) in height.Ornamental columns and piers may be 4’-6” inheight.

5. On-street parking along the corresponding frontage line shall be counted towards the parking requirement for up to 100% of com-mercial requirement and/or 50% of residentialrequirement.

Signage Buildings may accommodate the fol-lowing signage:1. Two building identity signs, with the same

identity, are permitted for buildings two or more stories in height. Only one building identity sign is permitted per facade. Such signshall not exceed 40 square feet and shall not beinternally illuminated. The sign shall be locat-ed with respect to the building’s architecture orcentered over the primary entrance.

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/ Lodging/ Lodging/ Lodging

/ Lodging/ Lodging

Building Placement Buildings shall be placedon their lots as follows:1. Buildings shall be built parallel to the frontage

line along a minimum of 50% of its length.2. The front setback is fifteen (15) feet.3. Side setbacks shall total a minimum of 20% of

the lot width with a minimum of five (5) feet to each side.

4. Side setbacks on corner lots shall total a mini-mum of 20% of the lot width, with a mini-mum of ten (10) feet on the street side and five(5) on the interior side.

5. The rear setback for the principal building is aminimum of thirty-five (35) feet from the cen-terline of the alley or twenty (20) feet from theproperty line, whichever is greater.

6. One outbuilding with a footprint of 500 sq.ftor less is permitted in the rear of the lot.

7. Outbuildings shall be separated from principalbuildings by a minimum of ten (10) feet.

8. The rear setback for the outbuilding is a mini-mum of fifteen (15) feet from the centerline ofthe alley or five (5) feet from the property line,whichever is greater.

9. Open-air elements such as porches, stoops,balconies, stairs and ramps may encroach up toeight (8) feet into the front setback and up to 50% into side setbacks setbacks.

10.The principal pedestrian entrance shall be accessed directly from a frontage line prefer-ably by a covered front stoop or porch.


1. Principal buildings shall be a maximum ofthree (3) stories above grade, however, the

VC - Village Center Building Type is adetached mixed-use building permitting mixed-uses in the first story and residential and lodgingin the upper floors with an outbuilding permit-ted in the rear of the lot. Parking is located inthe rear of the lot.

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Lot Size Maximum Lot Size: 12,000 sq.ft.Minimum Lot width on dedicated ROW: 25 ft.Maximum Lot width on dedicated ROW: 100 ft.

Building Placement Maximum Lot Coverage: 50%Minimum Frontage on Primary Streets: 50%Front Setback: 15 ft.Side Setback: 20% of lot width (5 ft. min.)Corner Setback: 10 ft.Rear Setback: 35 ft. from alley c.l. or 20 ft. min.

Building Height Principal Building Max. Number of Stories : 3Outbuilding Max. Number of Stories : 2

Uses Permitted First Story: Mixed-UseSecond and Third Stories: Residential/LodgingOutbuilding: Parking/Accessory Residential

Parking Amount Required: 2 spaces per 1,000 s.f. com. 1 space per lodging/2 spaces per res. unit

Figure 1 - Village Center Building Type

third story shall be no more than 70% of thefloor area of the second story.2. Outbuildings shall be a maximum of two (2)

stories above grade.3. It is strongly recommended that the first floor

of the principal building be raised a minimumof 18 inches to a maximum of three (3) feet above grade.


Building Use Buildings shall accommodate thefollowing range of uses:1. The first story of the principal building shall

be for residential, office or retail uses.2. The upper stories of the principal building

shall be for residential or lodging uses.3. The following accessory uses are permitted in


Parking and Loading Standards Parkingspaces, loading and service areas shall be regulat-ed as follows:1. Two (2) parking spaces are required per 1000

s.f. of office or retail use.2. One (1) parking space is required per lodging

unit; two (2) parking spaces are required per residential unit.

3. Parking shall be accessed from a rear alley, ifsuch exists.

4. Enclosed garages shall be no less than 20 feetbehind the building facade of the principal building.

5. In the case of a home occupation, one (1) additional parking space shall be provided.

6. On-street parking along the corresponding frontage line shall be counted towards the parking requirement for up to 100% of commercial requirement and/or 50% of residen-tial requirement.

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Building Placement Buildings shall be placedon their lots as follows:1. Buildings shall be built parallel to the frontage

line along a minimum of 50% of its length.2. The front setback is twenty-five (25) feet.3. Side setbacks shall total a minimum of 20%

of the lot width with a minimum of five (5) feet to each side.

4. Side setbacks on corner lots shall total a mini-mum of 20% of the lot width, with a mini-mum of 12’-6” on the street side and five (5) on the interior side.

5. The rear setback for the principal building is aminimum of thirty-five (35) feet from the centerline of the alley or twenty (20) feet from the property line, whichever is greater.

6. One outbuilding with a footprint of 500 sq.ft or less is permitted in the rear of the lot.

7. Outbuildings shall be separated from princi-pal buildings by a minimum of ten (10) feet.

8. The rear setback for the outbuilding is a mini-mum of fifteen (15) feet from the centerline of the alley or five (5) feet from the property line, whichever is greater.

9. Open-air elements such as porches, stoops,balconies, stairs and ramps may encroach up to 50% into setbacks.

10.The principal pedestrian entrance shall be accessed directly from a frontage line prefer-ably by a covered front stoop or porch.


1. Principal buildings shall be a maximum ofthree (3) stories above grade, however, the thirdstory shall be no more than 70% of the floorarea of the second story.

SF - Single-Family House Building Type is asingle-family detached building, two stories maxi-mum in height with an outbuilding permitted inthe rear of the lot.

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Lot Size Maximum Lot Size: 10,000 sq.ft.Minimum Lot Width on dedicated ROW: 35 ft.Maximum Lot width on dedicated ROW: 100 ft.

Building Placement Maximum Lot Coverage: 50%Minimum Frontage on Primary Streets: 50%Front Setback: 25 ft.Side Setback: 20% lot width (5 ft. min.)Corner Setback: 12’-6”Rear Setback: 35 ft. from alley c.l. or 20 ft. min.

Building Height Principal Building Max. Number of Stories : 3Outbuilding Max. Number of Stories : 2

Uses Permitted Principal Building: ResidentialOutbuilding: Parking/Accessory Residential

Parking Amount Required: 2 spaces

Figure 1 - Single Family Building Type

2. Outbuildings shall be a maximum of two (2) stories above grade.



Building Use Buildings shall accommodate thefollowing range of uses:1. All stories of the principal building shall be

for residential use only.2. The following accessory uses are permitted in


3. Home occupations of limited office uses are permitted provided no other provisions the General Ordinances or Land Development Regulations are violated. Such business may employ up to two (2) employees, not includ-ing members of the immediate family.

Parking and Loading Standards Parkingspaces, loading and service areas shall be regulat-ed as follows:1. Two (2) parking spaces for the principal

building shall be provided in the rear of the lot.

2. Parking shall be accessed from a rear alley, ifsuch exists.

3. Enclosed garages shall be no less than 20 feetbehind the building facade of the principal building.

4. In the case of a home occupation, one (1) additional parking space shall be provided.On-street parking along the corresponding frontage line may count toward this require-ment.

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Documents

RIO TOWN CENTER CODE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT … Code.pdf · 1. The Rio Town Center Code consists of the Regulating Plan and these regulations. The Regulating Plan designates Primary