Using LDRs to Implement Ped/Bike Change. LDRs – Land Development Regulations The collection of...
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Using LDRs to Implement Ped/Bike Change. LDRs – Land Development Regulations The collection of laws and regulations that govern the use of land, zoning,
LDRs Land Development Regulations The collection of laws and
regulations that govern the use of land, zoning, building and
alteration of every structure, and the linkage to the Citys Master
Plan
Slide 3
LDR Section 3.2.3 Standards for Site Plan and/or Plat Actions:
Separation of different forms of transportation shall be encouraged
mandatory. Includes pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles In lieu
provisions to meet this performance standard
Slide 4
LDR Section 4.3.4 Base District Development Standards Three
types of special setbacks are established in order to provide for
preservation of area for streetscape beautification, increased
sidewalk width or bike lanes as established in the Adopted Bicycle
and Pedestrian Masterplan, and/or expansion of roadways
Slide 5
Standard Improvements: The standard improvements which are to
be accommodated in street right-of-way are: Travel lanes Parking
lanes, where appropriate; Drainage devices Pedestrian ways Bicycle
lanes or paths where appropriate, as required in the Citys approved
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Any project unable to meet
requirement shall have requirement to partake in in-lieu programs
for an Alternative Human Powered Transportation Fund LDR Section
5.3.1 (C) Streets (Rights-of-Way)
Slide 6
LDR Section 6.1.3 Sidewalks Needs complete rethinking for more
design flexibility, more defined pedestrian centric promenades,
mixed use spaces Tie to Citys Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
and clearly defined by a street type If project is unable to meet
criteria, shall participate in in-lieu program for Alternative
Human Power Transportation Fund Alleys Pocket parks Shared paths
Problem with deferred sidewalks. 10 foot sidewalks in CBD 6 foot
minimum elsewhere Strict criteria for sidewalk deferrals
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When a development is located between improved portions of a
bicycle trail system specified in Bike Ped Master Plan, provisions
shall be made for the completion of any unimproved linkage. Need
not abut or be adjacent to the property proposed for development.
Applies to LDR Section 6.1.7 Bicycle Trails, Paths, and Lanes Off
road paths between developments Along canals Through parks, open
space, public buildings Alongside schools Other designated
areas
Slide 8
LDR 4.6.9 (C) 1 c Bicycle Parking Bicycle parking facilities
shall be provided in a designated area per bicycle space defined as
a 3 x 5 area (15 sq ft) with a stationary bike rack that allows the
bicycle to be secured. Spaces must be close to the building
entrance that they are intended to serve. Non
residential/commercial Multi family residential Community / govt
buildings
Slide 9
LDR SECTION 4.4.5 (I) (1) (g) Low Density Residential (RL)
District Performance Standards Performance standard regarding
bike-pedestrian networks and interconnection specifically applies
to low and medium density developments. It should also apply to
higher density residential developments or commercial developments
seeking higher density.
Slide 10
LDR SECTION 4.6.9 (E) (3) (c) In-Lieu Fees New development, use
conversion, additions and/or renovations may request up to 30% of
parking spaces to be replaced by a payment in-lieu of the parking
program. Applies to residential and mixed use developments as well
as commercial In-lieu fee to be valid for the entire City of Delray
Beach In-lieu fees to be split between parking and a separate fund
for Alternative Human Powered Transportation (bike and ped). Before
and after Benefits of biking