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Item 7 - RPAI Proposed Town Square Master Sign Plan Proposed Master Sign Plan and Downtown District Regulations Exclusively for Southlake Town Square Prepared For: RPAI 1560 E. Southlake Boulevard Suite 100 Southlake, TX 76092 Prepared By: CallisonRTKL Inc 901 South Bond Street Baltimore, MD 21231 Prepared: August 9September 12, 2019 2 RPAI Inspiration • Aging shopping centers face increasing competition and challenges; • Shopping precincts and district areas play an important role in communities as a means creating a sense of place and gathering; • Amendment recommendations, as warranted, are to allow for creativity and flexibility in order to facilitate an opportunity to reposition and continue the development of Southlake Town Square. Presented alphabetically and/or in sequential order regarding Sections, Items, etc., the proposed amendments to Section 37, ‘DT’ Downtown District herein are intended to perform as a stand-alone, comprehensive sign ordinance tailored specifically for Phases 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 of Southlake Town Square and, used in conjunction with the to City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No. 704-J, as a holistic, comprehensive sign ordinance specifically for Phases 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 of Southlake Town Square that replaces previous regulations and standards established for: • Phase 1 • SP-1 District Block 10 • Block 23 • Grand Avenue Where no ordinance is given, the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J shall govern. MASTER SIGN PLAN SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE “DT” DOWNTOWN DISTRICT SECTION 37 “DT” DOWNTOWN DISTRICT (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-SS) (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-UU) (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-UUU) (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-VVV) (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-CCCC) (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-OOOO) SECTION 1. TITLE This ordinance shall be known as the Southlake Town Square “DT” Downtown District Sign Ordinance. SECTION 2. PURPOSE & INTENT The purpose of the Master Sign Plan is to modernize ordinances (sign/zoning/ lighting and limited architecture) to create flexibility in the provision of signage, storefront appearance 3 and lighting to address the rapidly evolving unique retail demands associated with a pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use urban environment The purpose of the Downtown district is to encourage the creation of a pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use urban environment, providing shopping, employment, housing, and business and personal services, while protecting the distinctive architectural character of the Southlake Town Square Downtown District through the encouragement of excellent architectural design that is responsible and responsive to the individual context of the development and, to ensure that future development will promote flexibility and creativity in conformity with respect to type, intensity, design and appearance. Downtown is intended to be the focal point of the community. This is achieved by promoting an efficient, compact land use pattern; encouraging pedestrian activity; reducing the reliance on private automobiles within the district; promoting a functional and attractive community through the use of urban design principles; and allowing developers flexibility in land use and site design. The Downtown district is to be an area with a mixture of moderately intense uses that are developed over an identifiable core. Buildings are close to and oriented toward the street. There is a connected street pattern, shared parking, and pedestrian amenities. It is the intention of this ordinance to include all C-3 uses that were attributed to the Town Square NR-PUD (Ordinance 224) as of the date of adoption of this ordinance. Relationship to Adopted Plans: The 1995 Southlake Corridor Study recommends the establishment of a ‘Village Center - west’ between S.H 114 and F.M 1709, east of Carroll Avenue and west of Kimball Avenue. The appropriate geographic location for the Downtown district shall be limited to the area known as Village Center – west. The Downtown district implements the 1998 Land Use Plan, as amended, which ‘encourages the development of a mixed-use town center that will create a focal point for the community by way of its geographic location, standards for development and mix of uses and services’ and identifies an appropriate location for “Town Center” land use designation. The regulations herein are intended to perform as a holistic, comprehensive sign ordinance specifically for Phases 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 Southlake Town Square. Where no ordinance is given, the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J shall govern. 37.2 SCHEDULE OF USES Uses within the Downtown district shall be in accordance with the following schedule of uses. P= Permitted (Development Standards apply) SUP = Permitted with a Specific Use Permit (Standards in Section 45 shall apply) A = Permitted as an accessory use (Standards in Section 34 shall apply) PGD = Permitted within the Garden District (Development Standards apply) Land Use Category Use Status Commercial Uses - Retail Sales or Service 4 Land Use Category Use Status  Antique shops P  Art galleries, dealers, sales and supplies P  Artists’ workshops and studios P  Beer, wine, and alcohol sales o No alcoholic beverage use shall be located within three hundred (300) feet of a church, public school or public hospital. Such measurement shall be made in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 109.33 of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-VVV.) P  Accessory Buildings * (As amended by Ordinance No. 480- VVV.) SUP  Bicycle sales and service P  Books, magazines, music, stationery, novelty, variety, etc. P  Camera and photographic supplies P  Clothing, jewelry, luggage, shoes, etc. P  Convenience store, no gasoline sales P  Cosmetic and beauty supplies P  Department store P  Electronics, appliances, computer, and software – sales, and service P  Electrical and gas repair and installation services SUP  Farmer’s market SUP  Florist P  Fruit and vegetable store P  Furniture or home furnishings P  Grocery store, supermarket, or bakery P  Hardware and home centers, etc. P  Optician and optical store P  Pet and pet supply store P  Pharmacy or drug stores P  Specialty food store P  Sporting goods, toy and hobby, musical instruments P  Tailors and custom apparel makers P  Tobacco or tobacconist establishment P * Refer to Section 45.16 for Accessory Building regulations 5 Land Use Category Use Status Commercial Uses – Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate  Bank, credit union, or savings institution P  Credit and finance establishment P  Fund, trust, or other financial establishment P  Investment banking, securities, and brokerage P  Insurance related establishment P  Real Estate and Property Management Services P Commercial Uses - Business, professional, and technical uses  Accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and payroll services P  Collection agency P  Advertising, media, and photography services P  Animal and pet services, including grooming and training P  Architectural, engineering, and related services P  Offices and administrative services P  Business support services, including photocopying, duplicating, blueprinting, or other copying services P  Consulting services (management, environmental, etc.) P  Employment agency P  Facilities support services P  Graphic, industrial, and interior design P  Legal services P  Personal services P  Postal, courier and messenger services P  Research and development services (scientific, technological, etc.) P  Travel arrangement and reservation services P Commercial Uses – Food Service Uses  Bar, or drinking establishment SUP  Cafeteria, delicatessens, or limited service restaurant P  Full-service restaurant (no drive-through facility) with or without outdoor seating P  Snack or nonalcoholic bar P Arts, entertainment, and recreation Uses  Bowling, billiards, pool – indoor only P  Games arcade establishment P  Fitness, recreational sports, gym, or athletic club P  Indoor skating rink P  Miniature golf establishment – indoor only P  Museums and other special purpose recreational institutions P  Outdoor entertainment centers (including ball parks, miniature golf, golf driving ranges, batting cages, carnivals, and similar uses) SUP  Parks, plazas, and playgrounds P  Theater, cinema, dance, or music establishment P 6 Land Use Category Use Status Educational, Public Administration, Health care and other Institutional Uses  Ambulatory and outpatient care services, including doctors, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, etc. P  Business associations and professional membership organizations P  Child day care and preschools P  CIVIC, SOCIAL, AND FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS SUP  FUNERAL HOMES, MORTUARIES, AND SERVICES SUP  HOSPITALS SUP  Information services, including libraries and archives P  Judicial functions - Courts P  NURSING AND OTHER REHABILITATIVE SERVICES P  Public Administration - legislative and executive functions P  Public Safety facilities P  RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS P Residential Uses  Full service hotels P  Garden District Residences PGD  Home Occupations in designated single-family residential structures A  Live/Work units SUP  Residential Lofts SUP  Single-family residential detached dwelling unit SUP  Single-family residential attached dwelling unit SUP Other Uses  Model homes for sales and promotion* SUP  Parking, surface P  Parking, structured SUP  Sales from kiosks SUP SECTION 3 DEFINITIONS The following definitions shall apply to uses and category of uses listed in the Downtown district Schedule of Uses (Section 37.2) and to other terms used in the Downtown district (Section 37) only. For terms not defined under this subsection, Section 4, Definitions of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No. 704-J shall apply. Images shown are for reference only and are not meant to imply an acceptable design vocabulary. Abandoned Sign A sign erected on site in conjunction with a particular use where such use has been discontinued for a period of ninety (90) days or more, or a sign for which the content pertains to a time, event or purpose which no longer applies. * Model homes are limited to a time period until all the homes are sold in the neighborhood. 7 Arcade Sign Sign supported or suspended within a colonnade or, underneath an awning, canopy, breezeway, marquee, overhang or other structural element of a building that forms a covered passageway for pedestrians. Example of an Arcade Sign Advertising Panel Large scale placard suspended from a ceiling, applied on a wall or other architectural surface in indoor or outdoor public places for promotional and/or advertising purposes. Example of an Advertising Panel 8 Animated Sign A sign using movement or lighting changes to depict action or create a special effect or scene, except LED/LCD displays and/or those on visible restaurant menu boards. Example of an Animated Sign Awning An awning shall include any structure, typically made from a canvas or metal material, attached to a building and intended to provide shelter over a walkway, building entrance or window, and usually supported by gravity and a metal frame. Illuminated awnings, whether located at the first floor or upper story or a building are prohibited. Awnings illuminated from remote location(s) are permitted; back-illuminated awnings are prohibited. Example of an Awning 9 Business associations and professional membership organizations These establishments promote the business interests of their members, or of their profession as a whole, including chambers of commerce. They may conduct research on new products and services; develop market statistics; sponsor quality and certification standards; lobby public officials; or publish newsletters, books, or periodicals for distribution to their members. Business support services These establishments provide any of the following: document preparation, telephone answering, telemarketing, mailing (except direct mail advertising), court reporting, and steno typing. They may operate copy centers, which provide photocopying, duplicating, blueprinting, or other copying services besides printing. They may provide a range of support activities, including mailing services, document copying, facsimiles, word processing, on-site PC rental, and office product sales. Canopy A roof structure constructed of rigid materials, including but not limited to, metal, wood concrete, plastic or glass, which is attached to building, or which is freestanding and supported by columns, poles or braces extended to the ground. Vertical surface area is limited. Example of a Canopy Cafeteria or Limited Service Restaurant – Food and Beverage These provide food services where patrons order or select items and pay before eating. Food and drink may be consumed on premises, taken out, or delivered to customers’ location. Some establishments in this subcategory may provide food services in combination with selling alcoholic beverages. This subcategory includes cafeterias, which use cafeteria-style serving equipment, a refrigerated area, and self-service beverage dispensing equipment, and which display food and drink items in a continuous cafeteria line. 10 Changeable Copy Sign Any sign designed so copy (letters and numbers) attached or digitally displayed can be changed. Example of a Changeable Copy Sign - Digital Changing Imagery The process to electronically project two or three-dimensional objects, graphics or video onto a spatially mapped onto the surfaces of landscape settings and structures such as buildings or other built environments. Visually dynamic, the display, whether static or animated, is presented with audio to create an audio-visual narrative. Example of a Changing Imagery Sign - Projection Mapping 11 Colonnade Building A building with an attached colonnade structure projecting from the storefront and covering the sidewalk. Example of a Colonnade Consulting services (management, environmental, planning, design, etc.) These establishments advise and assist businesses and other organizations on management, scientific, and technological issues. This class includes establishments that provide expertise in information technologies; these may design, modify, test, support, or operate hardware and software for clients. Court A Court is an unoccupied space, open to the sky, on the same lot with a building, which is bounded on two (2) or more sides by the exterior walls of the building or by two (2) or more exterior walls, lot lines or yards. Not a court niche. Court, closed A closed court is a court surrounded on all sides by the exterior walls of a building; or by exterior walls of a building and side or rear lot lines, or by alley lines where the alley is less than 10’ in width. Court niche A court niche is not a court, but is an indentation, recess, or decorative architectural treatment of the exterior wall of a building which opens onto a street, yard, alley, or court. Court, open An open court is a court opening onto a street, yard, alley, or private drive not less than twelve feet (12) wide. 12 Court, width of The minimum horizontal dimension substantially parallel with the open end of an open court or the lesser horizontal dimension of a closed court; or in the case of a non- rectangular court, the diameter of the largest circle that may be inscribed in a horizontal plane within the court. Facilities support services These establishments provide operating staff for support services within a client’s facilities. They typically provide a combination of services, such as janitorial, maintenance, trash disposal, security, mail reception, and laundry services. They provide operating staff to carry out these support activities, but are not involved with the core activities of the client. Full Service Hotels These establishments shall be defined as buildings with habitable rooms or suites which are reserved for transient guests who rent the rooms or suites on a daily basis, and with: (i) a minimum area of 300 square feet in each guestroom; (ii) (a) a full service restaurant with full kitchen facilities providing service to the general public; or (b) a kitchen on the premises in which meals are prepared by the management; or a concessionaire of the management for room service delivery; (iii) on-site staff required seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours per day; and (iv) a minimum of one thousand (1,000) square feet of meeting or conference rooms. Full-Service Restaurant – Food and Beverage Full-service restaurants provide food services to patrons who order and are served (i.e. waiter/waitress service) while seated indoors or outdoors and pay after eating. They may provide this service in combination with selling alcoholic beverages, providing takeout services, or presenting live non-theatrical entertainment. Garden District The Garden District is an area lying within the Brownstone district of Southlake Town Square and bounded by Central Avenue to the west, Park Ridge Boulevard to the north and east, and the limits of Phase 1 and Phase 2 Brownstone construction to the south (as of January 31, 2011). Garden District Residence A Garden District Residence is a residential dwelling unit located within the Garden District in which units occupying a portion of a building share common front, rear and side walls. Each unit occupies a single level, unless combined with one or more units above or below. Access is provided by means of a central semi-private elevator and stairs serving each horizontal pair of units (typically 6 units per elevator/stair). Holiday Decoration Displays erected on a seasonal basis in observance of religious, national or state holidays, which are not intended to be permanent and contain no advertising material. 13 Example of Holiday Decoration Large Media Display Large scale digital screens such as LED, LCD and project screens where video or multimedia content is displayed in indoor or outdoor public spaces for informational, entertainment, artistic or advertising purposes. Example of a Large Media Display Live-work unit A live-work unit is a dwelling unit that is also used for work purposes, provided that the work component is restricted to the uses of professional office, artist’s workshop, studio, or other similar uses. Each individual unit may have commercial space located on the street level. 14 Mixed-Use Building or Structure A mixed-use building or structure is one in which at least one of the upper floors of a commercial building has residential uses (live-work or lofts) with retail or office uses at the other levels. Mixed-Use Land Use Mixed-use land use is the location of different land uses, including commercial retail, office, residential, public, and other uses in proximity to one another either in the same building or in separate buildings but in the same development or block. Administrative Approved Signs Non-Conforming Sign Any sign that does not meet the requirements of this chapter but, was approved as part of a previously approved version of the Ordinance. Non-Residential Building or Structure A non-residential building or structure is one in which all the floors are designated for office, retail, institutional, or any other commercial use that is not a residential use. Office and Administrative Services These establishments: a) provide day-to-day office and/or administrative services, such as financial planning, billing, record keeping, personnel employment, and logistics; b) hold securities (or other equity interests) of companies in order to own a controlling interest or influence management decisions; c) oversee and administer the establishments of a company often by providing strategic or organizational planning; or d) provide other administrative services. This definition is used only to classify such stand-alone establishments which, although they may be part of larger companies, are separate from the actual goods or services producing facilities. Personal Services - Retail This is a catchall category for all personal service establishments. These establishments offer a wide range of personal services (clothing alterations, shoe repair, dry cleaners, laundry, health and beauty spas, tanning and nail salons, hair care, etc.). Projection The distance by which a sign extends over public property or beyond the building line. Public Buildings Public buildings are buildings used for active government or related functions, including public administration (executive and judicial), courts, libraries, community centers, and public safety functions. Research and development services (scientific, technological, etc.) Establishments in this category conduct research, or analyze, in the physical, engineering, cognitive, or life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, ecology, biology, botany, biotechnology, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary, sociology, psychology, language, behavior, or economics. Residential Lofts Residential lofts are typically residential units designed to commercial standards (with high ceilings, open plans, and large windows) located above street level commercial space. 15 Retail Sales or Service Retail establishments form the final step in the distribution of merchandise. They are organized to sell in small quantities to many customers. Many have stores, but some also sell merchandise from non-stores. Establishments in stores operate as fixed point-of-sale locations, which are designed to attract walk-in customers. Retail establishments often have displays of merchandise and sell to the general public for personal or household consumption, though they may also serve businesses and institutions. Some establishments may further provide after-sales services, such as repair and installation. Sign, Awning A sign consisting of one line of letters painted, placed or installed upon the valence of any awning and an identification emblem, insignia, initial or other similar feature painted, embordered, place or installed elsewhere on an awning; provided, that any sign emblem, insignia, initial or other similar feature shall comply with all other appropriate provisions of this title. Example of an Awning Sign Sign, Advertising Vitrine Column A freestanding, often cylindrical pedestrian scaled structure in the public area streetscape used for providing information or displaying advertisements, often incorporating static or an interactive display screen or screens. 16 Example of an Advertising Column Sign Sign, Bandit Temporary sign required for advertising and/or promotion. Most common sign uses include corrugated informational signs commonly referred to as stake signs. Examples of Bandit Signs Sign, Blade (Pedestrian) An attached sign oriented perpendicular to the face of the building which projects no more than forty-eight (48”) beyond the surface of the building to which it is affixed or supported. 17 Example a Blade Sign Sign, Building Identification Any sign stating the use and name given to the use of a building, structure of area, when such use is permitted in the zone in which the sign is located. Example of Building Identification Sign Sign, Canopy Where metal (i.e. steel, aluminum, etc.) canopies are used, the canopy sign may consist of individually mounted metal letters placed on the top or bottom of the canopy’s outside edge, parallel to the face of the building. 18 Example of a Canopy Sign Sign, Construction Any sign bearing the name(s) of contractors, architects, engineers, etc. or advertising, promotions, price ranges and similar information placed at a construction site which has received development plan approval of for which and active building permit exists. Example of a Construction Sign Sign, Directional (Pedestrian) Post mounted sign occurring at major decision points to assist and direct visitors to key destinations. 19 Example of a Directional Sign Sign, Directory A sign within the project or on a wall of building adjacent to its public entrance that identifies uses, tenants and/or activities conducted on site or within the building. Static directory signs shall change only through manipulation by the user; electronic directory signs shall change with a frequency of once per every eight (8) hours. Example of a Directory 20 Sign, Entertainment Anchor Any sign stating the use and name given to the use of a building, structure of area, when such use is permitted with a square footage of sixty thousand square foot (60,000 SF) or greater. Example of an Entertainment Anchor Sign Sign, Fascia A sign affixed directly to the exterior wall or screening surface, confined within the limits thereof, and which projects from the surface less than eighteen inches (18”) at all points, and located either: (a) above the first floor storefront, and below the second level windows for multi-story buildings; (b) where permitted, above the upper story windows and below the next level windows of building parapet, as applicable; (c) Side or rear façade façade of an articulated surface of a building in the event space at the immediate rear of the premises is not available. Fascia signs are displayed parallel to the face of the building and identify the name of the business. Example of a Fascia Sign 21 Sign, Flashing Illumination of which is not constant in intensity when in use, that exhibits sudden or marked changes in lighting effects. LED displays on restaurant menu boards are not considered flashing signs. Sign, Food and Beverage Anchor Any sign stating the use and name given to the use of a building, structure of area, when such use is permitted with a square footage of five thousand square foot (5,000 SF) or greater. Example of a Food and Beverage Anchor Sign Sign, Gobo (Image Projection) Projection of patterns, colors and/or imagery via light and shadow on vertical or horizontal surfaces. Example of Image Projection 22 Sign, Hospitality Anchor Any sign stating the use and name given to the use of a building, structure of area, when such use is permitted with a square footage of two-hundred thousand square foot (200,000 SF) or greater and five (5) or more stories in height. Example of a Hospitality Anchor Sign Sign, Incidental Sign with a purpose secondary to the use of the site on which it located, such as “no parking”, “entrance”, “loading only” and other similar information and directive per sign. Incidental signs contain no commercial message or commercial logo other than the name of the business establishment or development. Example of an Incidental Sign 23 Sign, Inflatable Sign constructed of a flexible material or fabric made to assume a three-dimensional shape when inflatable with a sufficient volume of air or a gas. Example of an Inflatable Sign Sign, Feature (Projecting Building Blade) An attached sign oriented perpendicular to the face of the building directly above or above and adjacent to its principal entrance. Example of a Feature Sign 24 Sign, Menu Vitrine An accessory to display menus encased in a wall display adjacent to the entry to a restaurant establishment. Example of a Menu Vitrine Sign, Off-Site (Temporary) Limited use sign not permanently mounted that identifies, directs or advertises a business, person, activity, goods or services not located on site where it is positioned. Sign, Operational Signage indicating hours of operation, telephone numbers, specialty rules and regulations. Does not include taglines, services, slogans and window graphics, etc. Example of an Operational Sign 25 Sign, Pole A freestanding sign that may provide identification, directional or information, which is supported by and placed upon, one or more poles. Sign, Retail Anchor Any sign stating the use and name given to the use of a building, structure of area, when such use is permitted with a square footage of twenty-five thousand square foot (2515,000 SF) or greater. Example of a Retail Anchor Sign Sign, Special Purpose A temporary sign to promote and/or identify a City approved special event. Signs shall be oriented on and off site in City approved locations. Signs shall be limited to messages related specifically to the special event (and any sponsors) and must be removed with three (3) business day after the end of such event. 26 Example of a Special Purpose Sign Sign, ‘V’ A temporary, freestanding sign which has two sets of supports sharing at least one common support, and capable of displaying two message boards in boards in different, provided such double message boards are physically contiguous. Example of a ‘V’ Sign Single-Family Residential, detached dwelling unit A single-family detached residential unit is a freestanding building on an individual lot or tract of land intended for occupancy by one family. Single-Family Residential, attached dwelling unit, A single-family attached residential unit is a building on an individual lot or tract of land intended for occupancy by one family that shares one or more common walls with similar adjacent units, also on individual lots. 27 Site Triangle The horizontal and vertical areas of an intersection of streets, alleys and/or driveways which must remain unobstructed as set forth in the code/ordinance and State Law, in order to ensure that drivers can see traffic and pedestrians around the corners of the intersection, entrance or driveway. Refer to the Supervision Ordinance. The sight triangle shall also be applicable to drives. Skeleton Tubing (Exposed Neon) Neon tubing that is itself or outlines lighting that may be supported by a panel but, is not attached to an enclosure or sign body. Example of Skeleton Neon Snack or nonalcoholic bar These prepare and serve specialty snacks, such as ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, or popcorn, or serve nonalcoholic beverages, such as coffee, juices, or sodas for consumption on or near the premises. These establishments may carry and sell a combination of snack, nonalcoholic beverage, and other related products (e.g., coffee beans, mugs, and coffee makers) but generally promote and sell a unique food or beverage item. Specialty food store Specialty food stores primarily retail specialty food items, such as coffee and tea (i.e., packaged), confectionery products (i.e., packaged), nuts, spices, and gourmet foods. 28 Storefront The facade of a mercantile establishment constructed of aluminum, timber or glass with street frontage separating a store or room(s) from a common area or public right-of -way having display windows used to display merchandise for sale within the Premises. Streetscape Treatments Streetscape treatments shall include all improvements in a R-O-W that create an attractive and safe pedestrian environment. Treatments shall include street trees, street light standards, and trash receptacles. Streetscape treatments may also include a range of provisions such as paving materials, street/pedestrian/wayfinding signs, media boxes, parking meters, utility boxes, seating, public art/water features, bike racks, bollards, information kiosks, etc. Variance Granted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) after initial denial of a special exception request. Please refer to Section 37.11. Wall Mural (Visual Art) Any graphic or artwork painted or applied on a wall, ceiling or other architectural surface where its background differentiates it from the general color or material of the wall or other surface. Example of a Wall Mural Windblown Device Any banner, bow flag, pennant, spinner, streamer, propeller, disc, moored blimp, gas balloon or flag (which is not of local, state, federal, corporate, nonprofit or religious origin) 29 that is designed to inform or attract attention, whether or not such device carries a message, all or part of which is set in motion by wind, mechanical, electrical or any other means. Example of a Windblown Device SECTION 4. REGULATIONS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE BUILDINGS 37.4 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE BUILDINGS All non-residential and mixed-use building development in the Downtown District shall be exempt from the all standards specified under Section 43 in lieu of the development standards set forth below. In the Downtown District, the following development regulations shall be applicable to all non-residential and mixed-use buildings: a. Building Height: Non-residential and mixed-use buildings shall not be less than twenty feet (20’) (including parapet height) in height nor more than fifty-two feet (52’) in height; with the exception of development located along Hwy 114 which shall be no more than 90 feet. The 90-foot height limitation shall apply to all non- residential and mixed-use buildings within a 1,000-foot wide strip, parallel to and along the southern edge of Hwy 114 R-O-W. 1. The height shall be measured from the sidewalk or ground surface elevation along the side of the building fronting onto a public right-of-way to the top of the roof for flat roofs (not the parapet) and the mid-point for sloped roofs, and not along the side(s) of the building facing onto interior portions of the block. 2. For buildings whose adjoining sidewalk or ground surfaces slope an average of 5% or more as measured along portions of the building abutting 30 a public right-of-way, a maximum building height of fifty-seven (57) feet shall be permitted. 3. Public buildings may be built to four (4) stories or sixty-five (65) feet in height unless they are within 1,000 feet of Hwy 114, in which case they may be built to six (6) stories or ninety (90) feet. 4. Architectural embellishments not intended for human occupancy that are integral to the architectural style of the building, including spires, belfries, towers, cupolas, domes, and roof forms whose area in plan is no greater than 25% of the first story plan area may exceed the height limits of this section by up to the lesser of 50% over the permitted building height or 100% over the actual building height, and shall be exempt from the maximum elevation limitation of Section 37.4 (a). 5. Mechanical equipment, including, mechanical/elevator equipment penthouse enclosures, ventilation equipment, antennas, chimneys, exhaust stacks and flues, fire sprinkler tanks, and other similar constructions may extend up to twenty (20) feet above the actual building height, and provided the same shall be subject to approval at approval of the applicable Site Plan unless: 1) they are setback from all exterior walls a distance at least equal to the vertical dimension that such items(s) extend(s) above the actual building height, or 2) the exterior wall and visible roof surfaces of such items that are set back less than their vertical dimension above the actual building are to be constructed as architecturally integral parts of the building facade(s) or as architectural embellishments as described in Section 37.4 (a) 4 above. b. Front, Side and Rear Yards: With the following exceptions, no front, side or rear yard setback is required in the Downtown district: 1. Buildings along F.M. 1709 and the east right-of-way of North Carroll Avenue shall maintain a minimum thirty-two (32) foot setback; provided, however, in areas where right-of-way is provided for acceleration or deceleration lanes, the minimum required setback shall be reduced to twenty (20) feet. No service drives, parking or other impervious surfaces with the exception of sidewalks/trails shall be located in the setback area unless the buildings are setback a minimum of fifty (50) feet. In no event shall the bufferyard along FM 1709 and North Carroll Avenue be less than twenty (20) feet. 2. Buildings along State Highway 114 shall maintain a setback of fifty (50) feet from the projected future right-of-way of State Highway 114. 3. As to the rest of the Downtown district boundaries, no building shall be located closer than fifteen (15) feet from the boundary of the Downtown district. c. Maximum Lot Coverage: The maximum lot coverage for individual lots is 100%. However, the maximum aggregate lot coverage for all buildings as a percentage 31 of the Downtown district as a whole (including the area of dedicated public streets, private drives and common open space) shall not exceed fifty-five percent (55%). d. Building Envelopes: Where “Building Envelopes” are indicated on the Concept Plan, no building (excluding parking structures) shall be constructed, in whole or in part, outside of any Building Envelope as shown without a Specific Use Permit, as determined by the City Council in connection with development plan or site plan review. e. Common Open Space: Common Open Space as designated on the Concept Plan shall be provided for public use. No building or other structure shall be constructed on any Common Open Space without the prior approval of City Council, except as follows: a bandshell pavilion shall be allowed on the block bounded by FM 1709 to the south, Fountain Place to the north, Grand Avenue to the east and State Street to the west. f. Building Phasing: Buildings fronting on FM 1709 and North Carroll Avenue, shall be constructed prior to the construction of any above-ground structured parking behind such buildings that may be visible from F.M 1709 or North Carroll Ave. i. Building Orientation: Any building (excluding parking garages and accessory buildings) within one hundred fifty (150) feet of a public right-of-way shall either face such right-of-way or shall have a facade facing such right-of-way in keeping with the character of the main facade. ii. Design Guidelines The property owner shall provide an exhibit as appropriate with each development/site plan application showing that all development in the Downtown district meets the standards outlined in the Downtown district Design Guidelines, as amended and adopted by City Council. Nothing in this paragraph shall require the retrofitting of an existing building. i. Projections into Required Setback or into a Right-of-Way: The following projections shall be permitted into a required setback or landscape area or into a public easement or right-of-way, provided that i) no projection shall be permitted into a public easement or right-of-way along FM 1709, North Carroll Avenue or State Highway 114; ii) such projections do not extend over the traveled portion of a roadway; iii) the property owner has assumed liability related to such projections; and iv) the property owner shall maintain such projections in a safe and non- injurious manner: 1. Ordinary building projections, including but not limited to water tables, sills, belt courses, pilasters, and cornices may project up to twelve (12) inches beyond a building face or architectural projection. 2. Roof eaves may project up to thirty-six (36) inches beyond the building face or architectural projection. 3. Architectural projections, including bays, towers, and oriels; show windows (1st floor only); below grace vaults and areaways; and elements of a nature similar to those listed; may project up to forty-eight (48) inches into a required yard or beyond the building face. 32 4. No portion of an architectural projection described in Sections 37.4 (i) (1, 2, 3) above less than eight (8) feet above the ground elevation may extend more than forty-eight (48) inches into a required yard or beyond the building face. 5. Canopies and/or awnings may project from building face and may extend to, or be located within eight (8) inches of the back of curb subject to the following during development/site plan approval. If a canopy support is closer than two (2) feet from the back of the curb, there shall (a) be no on- street parking or loading zones along that stretch of canopy; or (b) be parallel parking along the curb; or (c) be angled parking protected by wheel stops preventing vehicular overhang over the curb. Ground-mounted supports, subject to the above standard, may be approved as part of development plan or site plan review, as determined by the City Council. Please refer to Item S, Signage and Wayfinding for additional information. 6. Below-grade footings approved in connection with building permits. j. Off-Street Parking: With the following exceptions, parking shall be provided pursuant to Section 35 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and such required parking shall be calculated in accordance with the provisions of Section 35 (including the shared parking provisions of Section 35.2): 1. On-street as well as off-street parking shall be permitted within the Downtown district. 2. Up to twenty-five percent (25%) of required parking may be compact spaces having a minimum space width of eight (8) feet and a minimum space length of sixteen (16) feet; provided, however, compact spaces shall not be allowed on-street and shall be limited to off-street parking locations. Compact parking spaces shall not be allocated to any retail or food service uses but could be counted toward meeting the parking requirement for business, professional, and technical uses up to a maximum of twenty-five percent (25%). Each compact space shall be clearly designated. 3. Required parking shall be located and maintained anywhere within the Downtown district. On-street parking and shared parking anywhere within the Downtown district may be counted toward the off-street parking requirement for the Downtown district. 4. Where on-street parking is permitted, angled, as well as parallel parking shall be permitted. Both forty-five (45) degree and sixty (60) degree angled parking shall be permitted. However, no on-street, drive, or common access easement parking shall be permitted within thirty (30) feet of the cross curb line for a cross street, drive, or common access easement. 5. When a mixture of office, retail, and other uses are located in the same block or street, parking requirements for such the uses shall be reduced at a rate of ten (10) percent in order to promote shared parking. 33 6. Cumulative parking tabulations shall be submitted with each site plan and/or development plan. k. Off-Street Loading: With the following exceptions, off-street loading shall be provided pursuant to Section 36 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance: 1. The minimum dimension of loading spaces shall be as follows: 10’ x 25’ regular size space 10’ x 50’ large space 2. The calculation of the minimum number of off-street loading spaces shall be in conformance with the following schedules and rules regarding shared spaces: iii. Number of spaces: Office Uses or portion of building devoted to office uses: 0 – 49,999 sf 0 spaces 50,000 – 149,999 sf 1 regular space 150,000 – 249,999 sf 2 regular spaces 250,000 sf and up 3 regular spaces Retail Uses with the following Tenant size: 0 – 9,999 sf 0 spaces 10,000 – 49,999 sf* 1 regular space 50,000 – 99,999 sf* 1 regular space and 1 large space 100,000 sf and up* 2 large spaces Restaurant Uses with the following Tenant size: 0 – 9,999 sf 0 spaces 10,000 sf and up* 1 regular space *The loading requirement for multiple tenants that are each 10,000 sf or larger may be combined within a single building and treated as a single tenant. iv. Loading spaces that are adjacent and accessible to several buildings or tenant spaces, including buildings and tenant spaces on separate lots, shall be allowed to suffice for the loading requirements for the individual buildings or tenants provided that i) the number of spaces satisfies the requirements for the combined square footages for the buildings or tenants in question, and ii) for loading spaces to be shared among separate lots, an agreement evidencing the right of tenants to the use of such spaces shall be provided. l. Streets and Sight Triangles: Within the Downtown Zoning District, the following street design standards shall apply: 34 1. Except as provided herein, no sight triangle shall be required. Adequate sight distance will be provided at all intersections through the use of appropriate traffic control devices. Sight triangles for vehicles exiting the development for both public streets and private drives shall be provided at intersections with FM 1709, Carroll Avenue and State Highway 114 (See figure 37.1). These sight triangles shall be the triangle created by connecting a point which is ten (10) feet into the site along the right-of-way at the intersection and a point extending away from the intersection a distance of forty (40) feet along the existing roadway right-of-way line. Figure 37.1 Sight Triangles 2. For plantings within twenty (20) feet of any public street intersection, shrubs and groundcover shall not exceed two (2) feet in height and tree branching shall provide seven (7) feet of clearance as measured from the top of the ground surface to the first branch along the tree trunk. 3. Nothing contained herein shall vary or supersede public safety requirements of the City of Southlake as set forth in the Uniform Fire Code and other applicable laws, rules and regulations of the City of Southlake. m. Buffering and Screening –The following standards for buffering and screening shall apply to all non-residential and mixed use buildings in the Downtown district: 1. Parking lot layout, landscaping, buffering, and screening shall minimize direct views of parked vehicles from streets and sidewalks, and avoid spill- over light, glare, noise, or exhaust fumes onto adjacent properties, in particular single-family residential properties. Parking lots exposed to view from abutting single-family residential properties shall be surrounded by a minimum of a 3-foot high barrier in the form of berms, shrubs, walls, or a combination thereof. 2. Transformers, HVAC equipment (if located at the ground level), lift stations, utility meters, and other machinery, as well as garbage collection points, should be located at the rear lane, drive or alley. If such uses are visible from any adjacent rights-of way or property, they shall be totally screened 35 by a fence or suitable plant or other visual barrier of an appropriate height or as proposed and approved in a development/site plan. Trash dumpsters shall have a metal door which shall remain closed at all times. 3. Off-street loading areas shall be adequately screened from view of any adjacent single-family residential use. 4. Outside storage standards in Section 39.5 (Screening and Fencing) shall apply to all areas of primary and ancillary outdoor storage uses in the Downtown district, with the exception of related uses specifically authorized in this section. n. Above Grade Structured Parking – Parking structures shall be permitted in the Downtown district with a Specific Use Permit authorized by City Council. The following standards shall apply to above grade structured parking facilities: 1. Any visible elevations of any parking structure from adjacent street R-O- Ws shall have a solid parapet wall of not less than forty-six (46) inches and shall utilize colors consistent with the surrounding principle buildings. All parking structures shall be designed in compliance with the Downtown District Design Guidelines, as amended. 2. At least 75 percent of the area occupied along street level façade of any parking structure that is immediately adjacent to a sidewalk or street right- of-way shall be developed for active office or retail uses. 3. If not abutting a right-of-way, above grade structured parking facilities shall be provided with adequate access from public right(s)-of-way via private drive(s) and/or access easements. 4. Entries and exits to and from parking structures shall be clearly marked for both vehicles and pedestrians by materials, lighting, signage, etc., to ensure pedestrian safety on sidewalks. o. Accessory Structures – The following restrictions shall apply to accessory structures of non-residential and mixed use development: 1. With the exception of the following items, accessory structures shall not exceed one (1) story or a height of fourteen (14) feet. i. park pavilions or bandshells not exceeding fifty-two (52) feet in height 2. Except for open spaces and open space amenities, no accessory structure shall be located between the front lot line and the principal building on a lot. p. Minimum Width of Enclosed or Partially Enclosed Open Space – In lieu of the requirements of Section 33.7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the following requirements for minimum Court widths shall apply: 36 1. Minimum widths shall be based on the following schedule: COURT TYPE MINIMUM WIDTH/AREA Court; Open Court 3 inches per 1 foot of building height, min. 12 feet Closed Court: Min. area equal to twice the square of the width of the court based on surrounding building height, but not less than 250 sq. ft. Court Niche: no portion shall be more than 3 feet (measured horizontally) from a point where the court niche is less than three feet wide q. Interior Landscape Areas & Streetscape Treatments – Specific requirements for interior landscape areas and streetscape treatments shall be proposed by the developer at the time of development plan or site plan review. They shall be reviewed by the City’s Landscape Administrator at the time of development plan or site plan review for conformity with the Downtown District Design Guidelines, as amended, to create an attractive, pedestrian-friendly district. Any landscaping in a surface parking lot approved in connection with development plan or site plan approval for such lot, which is taken out in connection with the later construction of a parking structure, shall be relocated or replaced. r. Irrigation – Required landscaping shall be served by an irrigation system meeting the requirements of Section 3.6 of Ordinance 544, except in those instances and in those areas where installation of such a system is a) potentially harmful to any preserved or existing plant materials; b) not reasonably required due to the nature of the plant material (e.g. where irrigation could be detrimental to drought-tolerant plant species); or c) create a situation possibly harmful to public health, safety or welfare. Determination of the situations described above shall be made by the City’s Landscape Administrator. 4.1 Signage and Wayfinding - Signs in conformance with the standards, procedures and other requirements identified herein may be erected, placed, established, painted, created or maintained within the Downtown District (‘DT”) of Southlake Town Square the City of Southlake. 37 –– Southlake Town Square Phases within the Downtown District Ordinance noted herein for Signing and Wayfinding is a sup––plement to City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No. 704-J and prepared specifically for Phases 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 of Southlake Town Square. Where no ordinance is given, the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J shall govern. 1. Purpose and Intent - In addition to the goals identified under Section 2 herein and City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No. 704-J, these standards herein are adopted in order to: i. Gain support in preparing for current and future design trends that develop at the Downtown District of Southlake Town Square; ii. Reflect the unique character of the Southlake Town Square area the Downtown District as a mixed-use shopping precinct with regards to the 38 built form and concentration of retail, entertainment, hospitality and restaurant uses; v.iii. Increase variety and diversity in signage types, illumination, color, materiality and texture that’s complimentary to the unique building designs, urban pedestrian-oriented nature of the Downtown District and its dense, compact development that is absent in other areas of the City; vi.iv. Encourage placemaking efforts, such as pulling storefronts forward with Al Fresco seating, plantings, etc.; creating multiple entry points and, promoting activity and attraction along both the storefront exterior and interior premises; vii.v. Be sensitive to the context of adjoining neighborhood and residents; viii.vi. Maintain predictable, clear and cohesive regulations while providing flexibility and facilitating creativity so Southlake Town Square may continue to evolve over time; ix.vii. To minimize the potential adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property; x.viii. Permit flexibility for City Administrators and Enforcement Officers in their assessments of sign submissions and to streamline the review and approval process, reducing the need for so many or most City Council meetings, hearings, etc., allowing merchants to open sooner without delay. SECTION 5. APPLICABILITY Please refer to Section 5 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J. 2. Applicability (Please refer to Section 5 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). 5.1 Administrative Approved Signs Non-Conforming Signs – In recognition of the uniqueness of the Southlake Town Square downtown environment, individuality of signage is encouraged. Certain signs, while not technically meeting the literal regulations requirements set forth herein, will nonetheless be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis by the City Administrator if it: Such signage shall be considered approved if it: i. Is constructed of durable, rust inhibiting materials; ii. Fabricated in manner that conceals power supply, mounting, etc. Exposed conduits, raceways, wires, etc. are prohibited; iii. Does not exceed maximum square footages allowed; iv. Materiality, colors and finishes are respectful of and aligns with those of the base building structure; 39 v. Illuminated in a manner that is not excessively bright and harmonizes with the structure or structures on the parcel on which it is to be applied; vi. Engineered by a Structural Engineered licensed in the State of Texas with appropriate stamp and/or seals; vii. Harmonizes with the structure or structures on the parcel on which it is to be applied; viii. Is compatible with the other signs or graphic designs on the premises; ix. Is suitable and appropriate to the Town Square; x. Contributes to any special characteristics of the particular area in which it is to be located; xi. Is well designed and pleasing in appearance; xii. Is desirable as an urban “downtown” design characteristic; xiii. Does not constitute a nuisance to occupants of adjacent or contiguous property; xiv.vii. Is not detrimental to property values; and xv.viii. Does not constitute a traffic and safety hazard because it is distracting, or is not considered obscene, lewd, indecent or otherwise offensive to public morals. Approval of any such signage shall be subject to any conditions which in its judgement are necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of the review standards. 5.2 Prohibited Signs (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Subsection 5.2 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). All of the following signs are prohibited unless approved by the City Council: i. Sub-division marketing sign/open house sign; ii. Garage/Yard/Estate Sale Sign; iii. Signs not defined in this ordinance shall be prohibited. iv. Portable signs, with the exception of freestanding advertising board and sandwich board signs which comply with the regulations set forth in Item 3; 40 v. Neon signs that do not contribute decoratively to the environment and creates a presence which diminishes attention to its neighbors. “Open/Closed” window signs with exposed neon tube and display window signs shall be permitted; vi. Reflective signs or signs illuminated to such intensity or in such as manner as to cause a glare or brightness to a degree that it constitutes a hazard or nuisance to traffic; vii. Signs that move or flash or have moving or flashing components; signs that are intermittently lighted or have changing colors; signs that revolve, flutter, or any other similarly constructed signs; viii. Windblown devices and inflatable signs; ix. Signs purported to inform, advertise memberships or corporate groups or locations or affiliated business; x. Obsolete signs or signs in a dilapidated or deteriorated condition; xi. Uninterrupted wall signage crossing two or more lease spaces on multi-tenant buildings. Signage crossing two or more lease spaces will only be permitted if one retailer (tenant) occupies those lease spaces only if articulated building surfaces allow and, those spaces are adjoining and demonstrated by the lease operating under a single Certificate of Occupancy for the multiple lease spaces; xii. Noise, fog, smoke, odor and particle producing signs; xiii. Bandit signs; xiv. Large scale super graphics that can be read off property; xv. Signs that copies or imitates an official sign or purports to have official status; xvi. Political signs; xvii. Any sign not specifically permitted by this ordinance. 5.3 Exemptions (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Subsection 5.3 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). The following signs are exempt for the requirements of this ordinance: i. Incidental signs; ii. Any object that meets the definition of ‘sign’ identified herein shall be considered a sign and shall not be exempt from regulation, notwithstanding the fact that its principal purpose is other than communicating a message. Examples include equipment with logos, 41 signs or super-graphics used in the sale of delivery of goods or devices and may be read off the property. 5.4 Limited Exemptions – The following signs are exempt for the requirement for a sign permit as long as they meet the corresponding standards, as listed in Tables 1 and 2. Table 1: Summary of Sign Regulations for Signs Exempt from the Requirement of a Sign Permit. (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Table 1 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). Type of Sign Temporary/ Permanent Sign Structure Permitted/ Type Max. Sign Height Max. Sign Area No. of Signs Duration/ Time Limitation Other Standards 2. Subdivi- sion Marketing Sign/Open House Sign Temporary Ground 3 Feet 8 s.f.; 4 s.f. per sign face 1 on-site; not to exceed 4 off-site Signs may be displayed between noon on Friday to 5 AM Monday, prohibiting placement between 4 PM and 8 PM Friday and requiring pickup prior to 6 Am Monday. Signs may only be displayed in immediate community of home sale. All signs must display the telephone number of the real estate broker, sales agent, homeowner, or builder. 6. Garage/Yard/ Estate Sale Sign Temporary Ground 3 feet 8 s.f.; 4 s.f. per sign face 4 per sale; none off-site or along any one of the numbered highways (F.M 1709 and S.H. 114) Noon on Thursday to noon on Monday or any legal holiday. Not to exceed twice per year. 11. Restricted Parking Sign Temporary/ Permanent Affixed to curb NA 2 s.f. 1 per 25 parking spaces, but not less than 2 per tenant NA Limited to black lettering with a white background. 10. Vehicular Sign Temporary/ Permanent NA NA NA NA 1 per lease space (establish- ment) Vehicles, trailers, and other sign apparatus parked overnight shall not be located in front of the building or lease space and, when possible, shall be located to the rear or side of the building not facing a public street. Vehicles may be parked in front of the lease space during active business 42 hours for loading and unloading only for no more than 4 hours. Sign or graphics on a vehicle regularly parked near an establishment and not regularly used in the normal course of operation of a business or establishment for transportation All vehicles must bear current license plates, registration and be operational. 12. Café Umbrella Sign Temporary NA NA NA Logo shall be limited to 33% of the umbrella panel size NA 1 each per umbrella NA Lettering/logo displayed on along the umbrella flap shall be limited to a height of 8 6 inches. 13. Incidental Sign Permanent Attached NA 5 s.f. (wall); 4 s.f. per side (freestandin g). Sign may be double sided. As needed NA Maximum height of freestanding sign may not exceed 4 ft. 14. Vacant/Re- model Window Sign Construction Barricade Sign Temporary Attached NA NA 1 per lease space 120 days total. No earlier than 5 days prior to the commence- ment of construction and removed upon termination of construction. High-performance adhesive film applied directly to second surface storefront glass. 16. Special Purpose Sign Temporary Attached or Ground 9 feet for a single or double- sided ground sign. 64 s.f.; 32 s.f. per sign face. Up to 10 as needed on and off site along internal streets/drives, and any one of the numbered highways (F.M. 1709 and S.H. 114) at or behind the property line; not to be placed on public R.O.W. 21 days total. 19 days prior to event, 3 days after; Number of displays per calendar year as needed. Shall be displayed prior to special events and occurrences. 43 Table 2: Standards for Window Signs. (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Table 2 of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). Number of Specialty Display Window Sign Maximum Sign Face Area Additional Regulations 1 per street frontage 28 s.f. or 20% of window area, whichever is less. Please refer to Section 7, Table 5 regarding electronic media • Sign may be permanent. • Sign must be located within the display window entirely inside the building at a distance no less than 6 inches and more than 2 feet from the storefront. • Sign shall be placed no higher than 7 feet above the finished floor. • Skeleton neon signs (exposed neon) shall be permitted. • Illuminated signs shall not be animated (i.e. blink, flash, etc.) or intentionally turn on and off. *The following standards shall apply to applied window graphics: Number of Signs per Window∗ Maximum Aggregate Area for All Signage* Comments 1 per window NA • Sign may be permanent. • Lettering (i.e. tagline, etc.) shall not exceed 6 inches in height. • Excluded from aggregate area calculations and sign number count. Number of Signs per Storefront ∗ Maximum Aggregate Area for All Signage* Comments 1 per window 100% of total window area • Vacant/Remodel Window Sign Construction Barricade - Sign shall be permitted during construction improvements to obscure views into the lease space. • May be used to display opening announcement, DBA, renderings of tenant improvements, etc. • Sign shall be temporary and displayed until the establishment opens for business. 44 Example of a Vacant/Remodel Window Sign Storefront Construction Barricade Number of Signs per Storefront ∗ Maximum Aggregate Area for All Signage* Comments 1 per window 28 s.f. or 20% of window area, whichever is less. • Opening Soon Sign - Sign shall be permitted for new establishment or an establishment with a substantial change in ownership. • Sign shall be temporary and displayed until the establishment opens for business. **The following standards shall apply to electronic media displays: Number of Electronic Media Displays** Maximum Area Additional Regulations 2 per street frontage 32 s.f. total; 16 s.f. per display monitor for spaces under 10,000 s.f. Applicable to CRT/LCD/Plasma displays: • Display must be aesthetically incorporated into storefront design and positioned a minimum of 12 inches behind the storefront glazing. • Display shall remain on during the operator’s hours of operation only. • Displays shall incorporate still images only. Image shall remain fixed for a minimum of 15 seconds. Images must gently “fade” into one another. Flashing imagery is prohibited. • Maximum allowable luminance shall not exceed 350 cd/m2 during evening (night) hours. Table 2.1: Standards for Service Entrance Door Signs. i. Signs attached to a service entrance door for the identification of a mercantile establishment. 45 Number of Specialty Display Window Sign Maximum Sign Face Area Additional Regulations 1 per service door 2 s.f. • Lettering (address and/or suite identity) not to exceed 4” in height. • Limited to two (2) square feet in area. • Sign limited the telephone number, business name (DBA) and suite number. • No logos Example of a Service Door Entry 6. Permitted Temporary Signs and Specific Sign Regulations (Please refer to Section 6 of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). i. Temporary signs requiring a permit. (Please refer to Subsection 6.1 of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). SECTION 6. PERMITTED TEMPORARY SIGNS AND SPECIFIC SIGN REGULATIONS Table 3: Regulations for Temporary Signs Requiring a Permit. (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Table 3 of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). Type of Sign Permitted Sign Structure Max. Sign Height Max. Sign Face Area No. of Signs Location/ Minimum Setback Duration Additional Regulations 46 1. Banner Attached NA 0.5 s.f. for every 1 foot of width of building or lease space, but not limited to less than 20 s.f. and not to exceed 60 s.f. 1 per lease space Attached to the building 15 16 days total. 14 days prior to event, 2 days after, twice per calendar year with a 60-day separation between permits. The width of the installation shall not exceed the storefront width. Minimum clearance above finished floor shall be 9 feet. 2. Grand Opening Banner Attached NA 0.75 s.f. for every 1 foot of width of building or lease space, but not limited to less than 30 s.f. and not to exceed 80 s.f. 1 per street frontage Attached to the building 15 16 days total. 14 days prior to event, 2 days after, May be displayed one time within 1 year of issuance of C.O. Permitted in addition to the two banner permits allowed in a calendar year. The width of the sign shall not exceed the storefront width. 9. Non- Residential Development/ Construction Sign Temporary/ Ground 5 10 feet for a two double- sided sign and 7 8 feet for a one single sided sign. 64 s.f.; 32 s.f. per sign face for a two double- sided sign and 48 s.f. for a one single sided sign. 1 per street frontage per develop- ment. At or behind the property line; not to be placed in the public R.O.W. May be installed after approval of a site plan or concept plan. Sign must be removed within one year of the sign erection or upon issuance of a C.O. for all buildings on the site. 10. Residential Development/ Construction Sign Temporary/ Ground 5 feet, excluding finials. Finials on posts shall not exceed 9 inches in height. 48 s.f.; 24 s.f. per sign face 1 per street frontage excluding residential streets (Not permitted to front on a residential street). At or behind the property line; not to be placed on public R.O.W. May be installed after approval of a site plan or concept plan. Sign must be removed within one year of erection of the sign or upon issuance of a C.O. for all buildings on the site. • Any decorative element over the sign frame shall be limited to a maximum height of 9 inches. 11. Existing Commercial Building for Sale/ Leasing Sign Temporary/ Ground 5 feet, plus a max. of a 9 inch finial on top of each post. excluding finials. Finials 24 64 s.f. total; 12 32 s.f. maximum per sign face 3 signs total; 1 sign per platted lot. At or behind the property line; not to be placed on public R.O.W. a. Permitted only year- round when space is available for lease or sale on the same • See Appendix A for Standards. • The sign type is not permitted to be installed if a new 47 on posts shall not exceed 9 inches in height site. b. The sign shall be removed when the building is one hundred (100) percent occupied. c. The property owner or authorized management company (but in no case the sign contractor) shall submit a notarized affidavit with all permit applications for sign on a form provided by the City. Said affidavit shall certify that the building is less than one hundred (100) percent occupied, exclusive of common areas. d. The sign permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year or until the structure becomes one hundred (100) percent occupied, exclusive of common areas, whichever comes first. The permit may be renewed annually provided the building is less than one hundred (100) construction for sale/lease sign is currently installed within the development. • Any decorative element over the sign frame shall be limited to a maximum height of 9 inches. 48 percent occupied, exclusive of common areas. e. In lieu of providing an affidavit certifying that the building is less than one hundred (100) percent occupied, the property owner or authorized Management Company may provide a notarized affidavit showing that a vacancy will occur within thirty (30) days. 12. Portable Advertising Sign Temporary 4 feet 8 s.f. 1 per lease space Permitted only along sidewalk. Sign must be positioned adjacent to the public entrance of a space. Sign shall not be positioned within landscaping or in tree pits. Sign shall be removed every day after business hours. • Sign shall not exceed 2 feet in width. • Placement must allow a minimum of 4 feet of sidewalk to remain clear. • Reader boards are prohibited. • If integrated. lettering may be internally illuminated. The illumination of advertisement or display is prohibited. • Molded plastic signs are prohibited. • Sign shall be self-supporting with either legs or supports that are continuous with the sign face or with a base or feet that are no wider than the sign. 49 Encouraged Prohibited SECTION 7. PERMANENT SIGNS REQUIRING A PERMIT In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Section 7 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J. 7. Permanent Signs Requirement a Permit. (Please refer to Section 7 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). Table 4: Attached Signs. (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Table 4 of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). 1. A combination of at least two (2) and no more than three (3) sign types are permitted per façade for each storefront. For example: (a) Wall Sign (storefront building fascia) (b) Blade Sign (c) Inlaid Entry Vestibule Floor Sign 1.2. Permitted attached signs include the following: (a) Reverse Channel Sign (any color letter). Materials such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper are permitted. Back light (halo illumination) color shall be limited to white or off-white, illumination type (exposed/concealed bulb, neon, fiber optic, LED, etc.), shall coincide with the tenant’s brand. No illumination shall have exposed bulbs, whether they are LED or any other type; 50 (b) Channel Sign (any color letter). Materials such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper are permitted. Light (illumination) color, illumination type (exposed/concealed bulb, neon, fiber optic, LED, etc.), may coincide with the tenant’s brand; (c) Channel/Reverse Channel Sign (any color letter). Materials such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper are permitted. Lighting and back light (illumination) color, illumination type (exposed/concealed bulb, neon, fiber optic, LED, etc.), shall coincide with the tenant’s brand; (d) Solid Channel/Plate Sign (any color letter). Materials such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper are permitted. Colors and/or materials shall coincide with the tenant’s brand. External illumination to be provided by a separate lighting of a design that’s complementary to the overall sign design concept and building architecture; (e) Solid Panel and Push-Thru Acrylic Sign (any color panel and letter). Materials such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper are permitted. Light (illumination) color, illumination type (concealed bulb, neon, fiber optic, LED, etc.), shall coincide with the tenant’s brand. 2.3. Individually-mounted channel letters that comply with the following rules: (a) If the sign contains words and no logo, the letter may occupy 100 percent of the permitted area of the sign and must be white, ivory, black, grey, beige or similar neutral colors. Sign colors and/or material may coincide with the tenant’s brand; (b) If the sign has lettering and a logo, the logo may only cover occupy up to 20 25 percent of the permitted sign area and may be of any color and/or material. The letters must be white, ivory, black, grey, beige or similar neutral colors may be of any color and/or material that coincides with the tenant’s brand; (c) If the sign consists of a logo only, the logo may cover 100 percent of the sign and use any color. 3.4. Each sign shall be located in the middle 75% of the single plane façade or centered on an articulated surface of the building façade. Sign shall be located anywhere within permitted sign area of the single plane of the front (not necessarily centered over the entry of the lease space), side or, rear façade of an articulated surface of a building in the event space at the immediate rear of the premises is not available. Sign shall be positioned as necessary to clear natural obstacles such as trees, etc.; 51 4.5. Illumination of signs shall be designed, located, shielded and directed in such a manner that the light source is fixed and is not directly visible from, and does not cast glare or direct light from artificial illumination upon, any adjacent public right-of-way, surrounding property or motorist’s vision; 5.6. The area of all faces of a Blade Sign shall be included in determining the area of the sign, except where two (2) such faces are placed back to back and are at no point more than two (2) feet from one another, in which case the area of the Blade Sign shall be taken as the area of a single face if the two (2) faces are of equal area, or as the area of the larger face if the two (2) faces are of unequal area. 6.7. For multi-story buildings, the maximum area shall be permitted only for sign displayed between the sidewalk and a height of twenty feet (20’) on any building wall. The total of all signs displayed above the twenty foot food (20’) height limit shall be: (a) for permitted Fascia Signs, one-half square foot (0.5 SF) for every one-foot (1’) of width of building or lease space; and (b) for Window Signs, Awning Signs and Canopy Signs, limited to signage which does not obscure more the twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window area. 7.8. Each lease or tenant space shall be permitted only one attached building sign per street front with a maximum of two signs per tenant/lease space. Number of Signs – Within the P.U.D. the following number of signs shall be permitted: (1) First Floor – There shall be permitted up to a combination of two (2) of the following five (5) types of signs per use as a tenant’s primary identity. On each building wall which faces a street, drive or parking area: (a) one (1) Fascia Sign or one (1) Feature Sign or one (1) Roof Sign or one (1) Marquee; and one (1) Pedestrian Blade Sign, with all such signs subject to the area requirements. A Building Blade Sign shall be permitted at a building corner in addition to permitted Fascia Signs, provided such sign is erected at a 135° angle to the building corner. Where the building corner is “cut-off” or beveled at an angle, either a Feature Sign or additional Storefront Fascia Sign shall be permitted on such angled façade, in scale with the façade and with the Storefront fascia Signs on the adjoining building facades. a) Anchor Sign - Hospitality. There shall be permitted up to a combination of three (3) of the following four (4) types of signs. On each building wall which faces a street, drive or parking area: (a) one (1) Fascia Sign; one (1) Feature Sign; one (1) Roof Sign; and one (1) Pedestrian Blade Sign, with all such signs subject to the area requirements. Up to two (2) monument identification may be placed on the premises property, provided such sign(s) do not: (1) exceed six-feet, six inches (6’-6”) in height; and (2) exceed one-hundred 52 square feet (100 s.f.) in total area; 50 s.f. per sign face; b) Anchor Sign - Entertainment. There shall be permitted up to a combination of three (3) of the following five (5) types of signs. On each building wall which faces a street, drive or parking area: (a) one (1) Fascia Sign; one (1) Feature Sign; one (1) Roof Sign or one (1) Marquee; and one (1) Pedestrian Blade Sign, with all such signs subject to the area requirements; c) Anchor Sign – Food and Beverage. There shall be permitted up to a combination of following three (3) types of signs. On each building wall which faces a street, drive or parking area: (a) one (1) Fascia Sign; one (1) Feature Sign; and one (1) Pedestrian Blade Sign, with all such signs subject to the area requirements. In addition, where integrated into the architecture and design of the building, the name of the establishment may be incorporated into decorative tenant banners attached to any building wall which faces a street, drove, or parking area in accordance with the standards set forth in Item 3 above, provided and in conformance with the standards noted herein. Text height on any such banner shall not exceed seven inches (7”) in height; d) Anchor Sign – Retail. There shall be permitted up to a combination of following three (3) types of signs. On each building wall which faces a street, drive or parking area: (a) one (1) Fascia Sign; one (1) Feature Sign; and one (1) Pedestrian Blade Sign, with all such signs subject to the area requirements. (2) Above First Floor – For lease space on the first floor that exceed For lease space above the first floor, one (1) 5,000 S.F., one (1) fascia sign shall be permitted above the first floor on each building wall which faces a street, drive or parking area, subject to all area requirements. For lease space above the first floor, one (1) Window Sign or one (1) Awning Sign at every window shall be permitted. In addition, Upper Story Sign shall be permitted per lease space on facades of thirty feet (30’) or more in length. a) Anchor Signs – Hospitality, Entertainment and Retail. One additional sign shall be allowed at the top story of each such building for each façade facing the street, drive, or parking area. 8.9. Signs over/on the ROW – Blade Signs shall not be higher than the eave line or parapet wall of the top of the principal building; shall be a 53 minimum of seven feet (7’) above grade when located adjacent to or projecting over a pedestrian way; and shall not extend more than four feet (4’) from the building wall to which they are attached, except where such sign is an integral part of an approved canopy or awning. Please refer to Table 5 below. 9.10. The maximum area for signs displayed at the top story of anchor premises shall be subject to limitations based on building width. Example of an Upper Story Tenant Identity Street Typology Distance From Edge of Street Pavement Maximum Letter Height Maximum Area (Square Feet) Other Standards Lease Space Width Sign Area per 1 Linear Foot of Lease Space Freeways (S.H. 114) < or equal to 100 feet from frontage road 24” < 20 feet 21 feet – 30 feet 31 feet – 50 feet > 50 feet 1.20 1.50 1.00 1.25 0.80 1.00 0.70 .875 Maximum sign area of 400 s.f. >100 feet from frontage road For every foot over 100 feet, letter height increases at a rate of 0.1 inch until a maximum of 42” Regional Boulevard (F.M. 1709) < 100 feet 18” 20” < 20 feet 21 feet – 30 feet 31 feet – 50 feet > 50 feet 1.20 1.50 1.00 1.25 0.80 1.00 0.70 .875 Maximum sign area of 300 s.f. > 100 feet For every foot over 100 feet, letter height increases at a rate of 0.1 inch until a maximum of 36” 54 Main Streets (Pedestrian Oriented Streets) Any distance 14” 18” Any distance 1.00 1.25 External lighting is permitted. Maximum sign area of 100 s.f. Any distance 16” Any distance 0.5 Upper story. Internal illumination is permitted. Maximum sign area of 20 s.f. All Other Streets < 100 feet 16” 20” < 20 feet 21 feet – 30 feet 31 feet – 50 feet > 50 feet 1.20 1.50 1.00 1.25 0.80 1.00 0.70 .875 External lighting is permitted. Maximum sign area of 200 s.f. > 100 feet For every foot over 100 feet, letter height increases at a rate of 0.1 inch until a maximum of 24” Internal Driveways/ Parking Aisles < 100 feet 14” 16” < 20 feet 21 feet – 30 feet 31 feet – 50 feet > 50 feet 1.20 1.50 1.00 1.25 0.80 1.00 0.70 .875 External lighting is permitted. Maximum sign area of 100 200 s.f. > 100 feet For every foot over 100 feet, letter height increases at a rate of 0.1 inch until a maximum of 21” Measuring Width of a Single Plane Façade and Lease Space Table 5: Special Attached Sign Standards. (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Table 5 of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). Type of Sign Street Typology Where Permitted No. of Signs Maximum Area (Square Feet) Other Standards 1. Blade Sign Main Streets 1 per lease space, permitted; 2 for corner buildings or those that have a colonnade in 8 18 s.f. (total); 4 9 s.f. per sign face Shall not be higher than the eave line or parapet wall of the principle building; shall be a minimum of seven 8 7 feet above grade when located adjacent to or projecting over a pedestrian way. 55 addition to the 2 attached signs allowed per lease space Internal Streets/Drives and Internal Pedestrian Way 1 per lease space in lieu of 1 attached sign 12.5 s.f. (total); 6.25 s.f. per sign face Shall not be higher than the eave line or parapet wall of the principle building; shall be a minimum of 8 7 feet above grade when located adjacent to or projecting over a pedestrian way. Arcade signs shall be allowed where multiple establishments share a common covered structure or colonnade. 2. Menu Board Internal Streets/Drives 2 per site 24 32 s.f.; Only one sign face allowed per sign Must be located at the side or rear of the principle building. If 2 signs are erected, they must be a minimum of 18 feet apart and shall not exceed 10 feet in height, whether freestanding or wall mounted. 7 9. Tenant Banner Main Streets Up to 4 per lease space 20 s.f. per side; may be double sided The width of the installation shall not exceed the storefront width. Minimum clearance above finished floor shall be 9 feet. 8 10. Awning Sign All Streets 1 per installed awning 33% of surface area maximum; Text limited to 12 inches; logo 18 inches Text height for upper story awnings shall be limited to 6 inches; logo 12 inches. 9 11. Canopy Sign Main Streets 1 per lease space 1.5 s.f. per 1 foot of linear frontage 18-inch sign letter maximum height at Main Street; 20 inches where noted under above. 10 12. Changeable Electronic Variable Message Sign External Streets/Drives 2 per site 25% of overall allowable sign area. Limited to monument signs only. Copy or graphic contact may only change at a rate of 10 seconds. 11 13. Arcade Sign All Streets 1 per lease space 4 s.f. Permitted only where multiple establishments share a common canopy ceiling over a sidewalk. Must be located adjacent to primary entrance of tenant space. Signs must be minimum of 8 feet above finished floor. 12 14. Menu Vitrine All Streets 1 per lease space 3.75 s.f. Must be located adjacent to primary entrance of tenant space and located vertically 60 inches above finished floor. 13 15. Feature Sign Main Streets 1 per lease space 75 s.f. Minimum clearance shall be 10 feet above finished floor and projects no more than 42 inches beyond the surface of the building to which it is affixed or supported. Sign shall extend no more than 1 foot above the building’s eave or rafter line, whichever is higher. 14 16. Wall Sign (Storefront and Building Fascia) All Streets 1 per lease space 30 s.f. Maximum sign letter height shall be 24 inches. If stacked, maximum sign height shall be 36 inches. Maximum logo height shall not exceed 30 inches. Sign shall be affixed directly to or suspended from building wall parallel to and projecting no more than 18 inches from the wall. 15 17. Wall Plaque All Streets 1 per lease space 5 s.f. Must be located adjacent to primary entrance of tenant space. Signs must be maximum of 6 feet above finished floor and shall project no more than 1 inch from face of wall. Sign may be a means for large format, upper story tenants to brand a building or its main entry that may be removed from their lease space. 16 18. Upper Story Sign Main Streets 2 total; 1 per street frontage 20 s.f. Sign shall be illuminated and at a maximum height no more than 20 feet above finished floor. Letter height shall not exceed 16 inches. 17 19. Wall Mural All Streets 1 per lease space Limited to 1 s.f. of artwork per 1 linear foot of Excluded from aggregate area calculations. 56 elevation not to exceed 150 s.f.; 100% of display area permitted. 18 20. Large Media Screen Internal Streets/Drives Up to 5 per site 300 s.f. Shall be oriented for pedestrian viewing at an appropriate height below 40 feet. Screen must not unreasonably interfere with or create a distraction that poses a hazard to driver’s operation or a motor vehicle on streets abutting or fronting the building on and /or plaza. There shall be no effects of movement, flashing or similar effects in the individual images. Screen must not be located within 200 feet of any residential or hospitality establishment. Maximum allowable luminance shall not exceed 5000 cd/m2 during daylight hours and 500 cd/m2 during evening (night) hours. Content (message or graphic) may only change at a rate of 10 seconds. Screen shall remain on during the operator’s hours of operation only. Any malfunction, fails or moments where the screen ceases to operate in its usual or normal programmed manner, thereby causing flashing or any other similar effects shall be repaired or disconnected altogether within 24 72 hours by the operator. 19 21. Roof Sign Main Streets 1 per business or commercial building frontage Not to exceed 20% of the building elevation to which the sign is most parallel, up to a maximum of 200 s.f. Sign must not be located within 200 feet of any residential or hospitality establishment. A roof sign shall extend no more than 8 feet above the top of wall, marquee or parapet to which it is attached. Sign structure shall not exceed a height of 30 feet overall. 20 22. Marquee Sign Main Streets 1 per business or commercial building frontage Not to exceed 20% of the building elevation to which the sign is attached. Sign shall not extend beyond the top or sides of the building elevation to which it is attached. Subject to review, sign may project over the public right-of-way, provided the marquee maintains a minimum setback of 6 feet from back of curb. Sign must be minimum of 8 feet above finished floor. 21 23. Changing Imagery (Laser, Projection Mapping, etc.) Internal Streets/Drives NA Not to exceed the area of the building elevation to which the image is projected. Maximum allowable luminance shall not exceed 350 cd/m2 during evening (night) hours. Projection (content) shall have limited movement. Hours of illumination shall not occur between the hours of midnight and 8 am. 22 24. Inlaid Entry Vestibule Floor Sign All Streets 1 per lease space 30 s.f. Excluded from aggregate area calculations and sign number count. 23 25. Operational Sign All Streets 1 per lease space 6 s.f. Maximum letter height shall be 3/4 inch, mounted to interior surface of glass on or adjacent to entrance door and mounted no higher than 60 inches. 24 26. Digital Imagery (GOBO Projection, etc.) All Streets 1 per lease space 9 s.f.. Maximum allowable luminance shall not exceed 350 cd/m2 during evening (night) hours. Projection (content) shall be fixed and have no movement. Illumination shall only occur during active business hours. 25 27. Outdoor Amenity and Feature Identities (Planters, Furnishings, All Streets Up to 4 per lease space 6 s.f. Excluded from aggregate area calculations and sign number count. 57 etc.) 26 28. Wall Sign (Anchor – Hospitality) All Streets 1 per business or commercial building frontage 1.5 s.f. per 1 foot of linear frontage facing a street, drive or parking area. Maximum sign letter height shall be 84 inches at the top floor or parapet; 24 inches at the first floor and affixed directly to or suspended from building wall parallel to and projecting no more than 18 inches from the wall. Sign shall be consistent with scale of the building, Tenants’ national sign programs and the Town Square sign regulations. 27 29. Wall Sign (Anchor – Entertain- ment) All Streets 1 per business or commercial building frontage 1.5 s.f. per 1 foot of linear frontage facing a street, drive or parking area. Maximum sign letter height shall be 62 inches at the top floor or parapet and affixed directly to or suspended from building wall parallel to and projecting no more than 18 inches from the wall. Sign shall be consistent with scale of the building, Tenants’ national sign programs and the Town Square sign regulations. 28 30. Wall Sign (Anchor – Retail) All Streets 1 per business or commercial building frontage 1.5 s.f. per 1 foot of linear frontage facing a street, drive or parking area. Maximum sign letter height shall be 48 inches at the top floor or parapet; 24 inches at the first floor and affixed directly to or suspended from building wall parallel to and projecting no more than 18 inches from the wall. Sign shall be consistent with scale of the building, Tenants’ national sign programs and the Town Square sign regulations. 29 31. Wall Sign (Anchor – Food and Beverage) All Streets 1 per business or commercial building frontage 1.5 s.f. per 1 foot of linear frontage facing a street, drive or parking area. Maximum sign letter height shall be 48 inches at the top floor or parapet and affixed directly to or suspended from building wall parallel to and projecting no more than 18 inches from the wall. Sign shall be consistent with scale of the building, Tenants’ national sign programs and the Town Square sign regulations. 30 32. Wall Directory All Streets 1 per commercial building entrance 6 s.f. Digital or electronic directories with automatic changeable copy shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Electronic directories shall exhibit no effects of movement, flashing or similar effects. 31 33. Wall Directional Internal Streets/Drives, Surface Parking and Pedestrian Way 1 per business or commercial building frontage 6 s.f. Must be located at the side or rear of the principle building and/or dumpster enclosure and no more than 660 feet from fixed destination and/or activity Encouraged Encouraged Table 6: Monument Signs for Businesses. (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Table 6 of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). 58 Street Typology Number of Signs Maximum Total Height (feet) Maximum Height of Sign Face Maximum Width Maximum Sign Face Area (square feet) Maximum Number of Sign Panels Minimum Required Setbacks Freeways (S.H. 114) 1 per every 500 feet of highway frontage with a maximum of 2 12 15 feet 10 feet 24 feet 160 s.f. total; 80 s.f. per sign face 8 15 feet Regional Boulevards (F.M. 1709) 1 per every 500 feet of highway frontage with a maximum of 2 5 8 12 feet 6 8 feet 16 feet 120 s.f. total; 60 s.f. per sign face 6 12 feet All other streets 1 per street frontage with a maximum of 2 (separated by a minimum 500 feet) 6 feet, 6 inches 4 6 feet 13 feet 100 s.f. total; 50 s.f. per sign face 6 10 15 feet Table 7: Special Monument Sign Standards. (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Table 7 of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). Sign Type Maximum Sign Height Maximum Sign Face Area Maximum Sign Structure Area No. of Signs Location Illumination Additional Regulations 5. Directory Total Height: 6’6 7 feet above finished floor. Sign may be double sided. 50 s.f. per sign face; 100 s.f. per sign 70 s.f. Free- standing: 1 sign per street entrance; Wall: 1 per every three buildings within a multi- building develop- ment. Minimum of 75 feet from drive entrance at R.O.W. Ground lighting where the light itself and supporting structure are not visible from public RO.W. Internal lighting may be utilized for sculpted aluminum panels. A minimum of 6 inches of sign structure must completely surround the sign face. May display map on one side and community notices on the other. Only the word ‘Directory’ (or similar) or development name and shall be legible from a distance of more than 8 feet. Sign shall only be located along an internal drive or street within the development. 59 7. Unified District Sign Total Height: Refer to Table 6, Monument Signs for Businesses above. Sign may be double sided; Refer to Table 6, Monument Signs for Businesses above. Refer to Table 6, Monument Signs for Businesses Above. Free- standing: 1 sign per street entrance; Refer to Table 6, Monument Signs for Businesses above. Common areas as approved by City Council Ground lighting where the light itself and supporting structure are not visible from public RO.W. Internal lighting may be utilized for sculpted panels. A minimum of 6 inches of sign structure must completely surround the sign face. Commercial messages shall be permitted. Sign shall meet standards herein unless approved by City Council on Concept or Development Plan, or by a Sign Variance application. Table 8: Freestanding Sign Standards. i. Signs shall be permitted with approved Comprehensive Sign Plan and only in locations shown within the approved plan; ii. Signs shall have a minimum set back of 3 feet from back of curb; 5 feet from any other property line; iii. Signs shall be non-illuminated. Remote (external) illumination shall be permittedilluminated, whether externally or internally; iv. Placement must allow a minimum of 10 feet of sidewalk to remain clear. Placement shall not present an unsafe condition or hazard or, impair a required clear walkway. Type of Sign Street Typology Where Permitted No. of Signs Maximum Area (Square Feet) Other Standards 1. Pedestrian Directional All Streets NA 4.75 s.f. Pole mounted. Minimum clearance shall be 7.5 feet above finished floor. 2. Advertising Column Main Streets 1 per street frontage with a maximum of 2 (separated by a minimum 500 feet). 76 s.f. Height shall not exceed 9 feet. External lighting where the light itself and any supporting structure are not visible from public R.O.W . Internal lighting may be utilized for sculpted panels. SECTION 8. MASTER SIGN PLANS 8. Master Sign Plans (Please refer to Section 8 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). 8.1 Purpose (Please refer to Sub-Section 8.1 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). 8.2 Application Process (Please refer to Sub-Section 8.2 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). 60 8.3 Application Requirements (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Subsection 8.3 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). A Master Sign Plan Application shall be a written and/or illustrated document to depict the proposed signs which shall include: (1) Proposed sign palette which may include: a) Attached Building Signs b) Upper Story Signs c) Monument Signs d) Window Signs e) Directional Signs/Wayfinding f) Directory Signs g) Pedestrian Oriented Signs h) Freestanding Signs i) Digital Imagery j) Electronic Media k) Other 8.4 Design Guidelines – Master Plans (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Subsection 8.4 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). (1) Sign Illumination (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Subsubsection 8.4.6 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). a) Backlit Signs. Though other forms of sign illumination are permitted, backlit solid letters (reverse channel/halo lit) are a preferred alternative of internally illuminated signs; e) Neon Signs. Exposed Neon/L.E.D. or similar types of lighting are not permitted. Neon signs will be reviewed on an individual basis for first floor lease spaces. If the neon contributes decoratively to the environment and does not create a presence which diminishes attention to its neighbors, approval will be considered. Only exposed, non-flashing “OPEN” or skeleton neon signs are permitted under Item 5.4 Limited Exemptions. Exposed LED or similar types of lighting are not permitted. 61 Prohibited Discouraged (2) Shopping Center District Monument Signs (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Subsubsection 8.4.7 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). a) Freestanding signs are allowed to display a limited number of individual tenant signs and the name of the center. Multiple message panels are not encouraged make the sign ineffective in conveying a message and could potentially be a safety hazard. Encouraged Discouraged (3) Shopping Center District Store Signage (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Subsubsection 8.4.8 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). a) Require consistency (color, size, quality, etc.) of tenant signage in shopping centers; b) Signs should be designed to complement or enhance the other signs in the center District. 62 Encouraged Discouraged SECTION 9. ADMINISTRATION 9.1 Administration (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Section 9 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). 9.1 Role of the Administration Official i. The City Manager shall appoint the Administrative Official who shall conduct a sufficiency review of the application and, shall have the authority to administer and enforce the terms of the conditions of this ordinance. If the applicant complies with the spirt of an ordinance and is within 7.5% of the set parameters, the Administrative Official shall have the authority to grant or deny the permit submittal. 9.2 Sign Permit Required i. No signs, unless exempted under Item 4 Section 5.3 and Item 5 Section 5.4, shall be erected, displayed, or altered within the City of Southlake Southlake Town Square Downtown District without a duly approved sign permit from the City. The Administrative Official or designee shall ensure that all sign permits are granted only in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. Further, no sign permit shall be issued unless a Certificate of Occupancy (for existing development) or building permit (for new development) has been issued. 9.3 Application (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Subsection 9.3 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J) i. Application (In addition to the ordinance noted below, please refer to Subsection 9.3 of the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J). Application for a permit shall be made as required by this ordinance and the following information shall be submitted as separate 63 documents: (1) The Administrative Official shall review a permit application and make a decision on whether to grant or deny the permit within fourteen (14) five (5) days of submittal of a fully completed application. If additional information is required of an applicant in order to complete an application, the applicant shall be notified of that fact within fourteen (14) five (5) days. Thereafter, the Administrative Official shall make a decision on whether to grant or deny the permit within fourteen (14) five (5) days of receiving the additional information or a written certification from the applicant that the application is complete. Any application for which the Administrative Official fails to grant a decision within the first fourteen (14) five (5) day period shall be deemed denied. Any application for which the Administrative Official fails to grant a decision within the first five (5) day period shall be deemed denied; (2) If a sign is not completed within 180 days, the sign permit is null and void. Individual tenant signage programs will have 60 days to be completed from the date of being issued a sign permit; (3) A complete application for a temporary sign that requires a permit shall be approved or rejected within one (1) business day of the receipt of the signed permit application. If the permit is denied, a written statement of the reason(s) for denial shall be provided within five (5) days, if requested. ii. Precedence: (1) In the event of tenant changeover of a lease space, allowances previously granted shall transfer to the new lessee; (2) Allowances granted within the District shall establish a standard acceptable throughout Southlake Town Square. 64 Encouraged Encouraged Encouraged Encouraged The following shall be as governed by the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance No 704-J. 9.4 Fees 9.5 Permit Expiration 9.6 Appeals and Variances 9.7 Responsibility for Enforcement 9.8 Penalty for Violation Section 10. Severability Section 11. Conflicting Ordinances Section 12. Savings Clause 65 Section 13. Publication Clause Section 14. Effective Date 9.4 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR SINGLE FAMILY (ATTACHED AND DETACHED) RESIDENTIAL USES All single-family (attached and detached) residential development in the Downtown district shall be exempt from the standards specified under Section 43 in lieu of the development standards set forth below. In addition to the SUP requirements under Section 45, the following standards shall protect and encourage various types of single-family dwellings within the Downtown district. The minimum standards as set forth below shall apply to all single-family residential uses. a. Height. No principal single-family residential building or structure shall exceed three (3) stories, nor shall it be less than twenty feet (20’) in height or exceed fifty- two feet (52’) in height. Residential accessory buildings shall be a minimum of twelve feet (12’) in height and a maximum of twenty-eight feet (28’). The height shall be measured from the sidewalk or ground surface elevation along the side of the building fronting onto a public right-of-way to the top of the roof for flat roofs (not the parapet) and the mid-point for sloped roofs, and not along the side(s) of the building facing onto interior portions of the block b. Front Yard. Required front yard shall be a minimum of five (5) feet. Porches, stairs and other architectural elements may project into such yard, up to the lot line. The maximum front yard setback shall be fifteen feet (15’) except for residential buildings east of Park Ridge Avenue, for which the maximum front yard setback shall be twenty-five feet (25’). c. Side Yard. Residential dwellings may be attached. Accordingly, there shall be no side yard, except on corner lots, where the side yard adjacent to the street may be up to a maximum of fifteen feet (15’) and the side yard between residential buildings may be up to twenty feet (20’) for each building; provided, however, if residential dwellings are detached, separation between the units shall meet the minimum required for fire safety. d. Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than five feet (5’). e. Maximum Lot Coverage. There shall be no maximum lot coverage. f. Lot Area. The minimum area of a lot shall be (a) one thousand six hundred eighty- seven (1,687) square feet for residences with detached garages, and (b) one thousand one hundred twenty-five (1,125) square feet for residences with attached garages. g. Lot Dimensions. Each lot shall have a minimum width of twenty-two and one-half feet (22.5’). The minimum lot depth is: (i) seventy-five feet (75’) for residences with detached garages; and (ii) fifty feet (50’) for residences with attached garages. 66 h. Floor Area. Each single-family dwelling unit shall contain a minimum of two thousand (2,000) square feet of gross floor area (excluding the area of any accessory structures on the same lot). i. Location. Single-family residential uses in the Downtown district are limited to the area east of Central Avenue. j. Residential Units Permitted. The number of single-family (attached and detached) units allowed shall be no more than 115 as specified in the Development Plan filed in conjunction with a request for Specific Use Permit for residential development within the Downtown district; provided, however, no more than a total of 185 residential units (single family and Garden District residential units) shall be allowed within the area east of Central Avenue. k. Parking (i) Two (2) off-street parking spaces must be provided for each dwelling unit. (ii) One (1) on-street parking space must be provided for each dwelling unit. l. Electrical Service. A lot for a single-family use may be supplied by not more than one electrical utility service, and metered by not more than one electrical meter. m. Building Limitations 1. All residential structures (including accessory buildings) are required to be sprinklered; provided that a series of attached structures may be combined and treated as a single structure. 2. All residential structures shall be designed and built similar in character to the elevations/drawings submitted with an approved development or site plan. 3. All residential structures shall have all exterior walls constructed using a masonry material covering at least eighty percent (80%) of said walls, exclusive of windows, doors, roofs, glass construction materials, or sidewalk or walk-way covers. “Masonry materials” shall mean and include brick, stone, rock or other masonry materials of equal characteristics. The use of stucco or a similar material shall be subject to City Council approval with the review of a site plan submitted with a SUP application. n. Curvilinear Streets. The curvilinear street standards specified in the Subdivision Ordinance shall not apply to residential development within the Downtown district. o. Open Space. Residential development within the Downtown district shall be exempt from the Open Space requirements specified within Ordinance 483 for residential uses. However, open space in the Downtown district shall be planned in conjunction with an overall concept and development plan approved by City Council. 67 p. Use Limitations on Residentially Designated Buildings. Once designated for single-family residential uses with City Council approval of an SUP, non-residential uses in single-family structures shall be limited to home occupations only. Any change in such use shall constitute a zoning map amendment and shall be processed as such. q. Design Guidelines. All single-family residential development shall meet the standards outlined for single-family residential development in the Downtown District Design Guidelines as amended and adopted by City Council. 9.5 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR GARDEN DISTRICT RESIDENTIAL USES The Garden District is intended to provide appropriately scaled buildings within a portion of the land remaining for development within the Brownstones at Town Square which offer an alternative to single-family dwellings. The Garden District shall provide a high degree of pedestrian connectivity from the existing Brownstones and Town Square commercial districts, to increase accessibility and patronage of neighboring Town Square businesses, and to enhance the pedestrian character of Southlake Town Square. All Garden District Residences shall be exempt from the standards specified under Section 43 in lieu of the development standards set forth below. In addition to the Site Plan requirements under Section 40, the following standards shall protect and encourage residences within the Garden District. The minimum standards as set forth below shall apply to all Garden District residential buildings. a. Height. No principal Garden District residential building or structure shall exceed three (3) stories, nor shall it be less than twenty feet (20’) in height or exceed fifty- two feet (52’) in height. The height shall be measured from the sidewalk or ground surface elevation along the side of the building fronting onto a public right-of-way to the top of the roof for flat roofs (not the parapet) and the mid-point for sloped roofs, and not along the side(s) of the building facing onto interior portions of the block. b. Front Yard. Required front yard shall be a minimum of five (5) feet. Porches, stairs and other architectural elements may project into such yard, up to the lot line. The maximum front yard setback adjacent to a public right-of-way shall be fifteen feet (15’). b. Side Yard. There shall be no side yard requirement. Separation between Garden District buildings shall meet the minimum required for fire safety. c. Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than five feet (5’). d. Maximum Lot Coverage. There shall be no maximum lot coverage. e. Lot Area. The minimum area of a buildable lot shall be three thousand six hundred (3,600) square feet for buildings within the Garden District. f. Lot Dimensions. Each lot shall have a minimum width of sixty feet (60’) and a minimum depth of sixty feet (60’). 68 g. Floor Area. Each Garden District Residence shall contain a minimum of one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of gross floor area; provided, however, such minimum sized units shall not exceed 25% of total Garden District Residences. h. Location. Garden District Residences are limited to the area bounded by Central Avenue to the west, Park Ridge Boulevard to the north and east, and the limits of Phase 1 and Phase 2 Brownstone construction to the south (as of January 31, 2011). i. Residential Units Permitted. Not more than 130 Garden District Residences shall be permitted. j. Parking. (i) Two (2) off-street reserved parking spaces must be provided for each Garden District Residence. (ii) Visitor parking shall be provided at the rate of not less than one (1) on- street parking space for every two (2) Garden District Residences. k. Building Limitations. 1. All residential structures (including garages) are required to be sprinklered; provided that a series of attached structures may be combined and treated as a single structure. 2. All residential structures shall be designed and built to be compatible with the architecture of the adjacent Brownstone residential district, use similar materials (brick, cast stone, etc.), and in keeping with the Downtown District Design Guidelines and the approved Site Plan. 3. All residential structures shall have all exterior walls constructed using a masonry material covering at least eighty percent (80%) of said walls, exclusive of windows, doors, roofs, glass construction materials, or sidewalk or walk-way covers. “Masonry materials” shall be limited to those that are similar to materials used in the construction of the Brownstones, such as brick, stone, rock or other masonry materials of equal characteristics. l. Curvilinear Streets. The curvilinear street standards specified in the Subdivision Ordinance shall not apply to residential development within the Downtown district. m. Open Space. Residential development within the Downtown district shall be exempt from the Open Space requirements specified within Ordinance 483 for residential uses. However, open space in the Garden District shall be planned in conjunction with the overall concept, development plan and/or site plan approved by City Council. n. Use Limitations on Residentially Designated Buildings. Non-residential uses in Garden District residences shall be limited to home occupations only. Any 69 change in such use shall constitute a zoning map amendment and shall be processed as such. o. Design Guidelines. All Garden District residential development shall meet the standards outlined for residential development in the Downtown District Design Guidelines as amended and adopted by City Council. p. Site Plan. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a site plan must be approved by City Council following a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Said Site Plan must also be in compliance with the underlying Concept Plan for the Garden District as approved by City Council. This site plan may only be approved following a public hearing before the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council in accordance with the notice and hearing requirements set forth in Zoning Ordinance 480 as amended. 9.6 APPLICATION AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS Applications requesting a rezoning to the Downtown District shall be submitted with a Concept Plan as specified under Section 41 (for proposals encompassing more than 100 acres in land area) or a Development Plan as specified under Section 40 (for proposals encompassing less than 100 acres is land area). An application for a rezoning to the Downtown district shall result in a contiguous boundary of the Downtown district of no more than 165 acres and no less than 100 acres within the entire city. The Planning & Zoning Commission shall make a recommendation on the rezoning request and the City Council may approve any such proposal, together with any conditions, requirements or limitations thereon which the Planning & Zoning Commission or City Council deems appropriate and is agreed to by the applicant. No minimum area shall be required for the submission of a development plan application. a) Development Plan 1. An application for rezoning to the Downtown district shall include and be accompanied by a development plan (for proposals less than 100 acres) Changes in the development plan shall be considered the same as changes in the Official Zoning Map. The proposed development plan shall be processed as required except that changes of detail which do not alter the basic relationship of the proposed development to adjacent property and which meet the conditions set forth in Section 40.6 of this ordinance, may be approved by the Administrative Official. 2. The Development Plan may, in some cases, be a two-phase document. The first phase shall illustrate and contain the applicant's request and suggestion for the use, configuration of buildings, parking, etc., and the second phase shall illustrate the development plan showing the suggestions and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission after review of Phase One. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 40.3 of this ordinance, the development plan shall provide as much detail as possible including, but not necessarily limited to: i. A scale drawing showing any proposed public or private streets and alleys; building site, or building lots; any areas proposed for dedication, 70 or reserved as parks, parkways, playgrounds, utility and garbage easements, school sites, public buildings, street widening, street changes; and the points of ingress and egress from existing public streets on an accurate survey of the boundary of the tract. ii. For buildings more than one (1) story in height, elevations and/or perspective drawings may be required in order that the relationship of the buildings to adjacent property, open spaces and to other features of the development plan may be determined. Such drawings need only indicate the height, number of floors and exposures for access, light and air. iii. For development projects influenced by, impacting on flood-prone areas, or containing major drainage ways or areas flood-prone by definition of the City Engineer, a preliminary drainage plan shall be a part of the development plan. This requirement may be waived only upon the recommendation of the City Engineer. iv. A screening and landscaping plan shall be required where such treatment is essential to the proper arrangement of the development in relation to adjacent property. Such plan shall meet the standards established for Screening and Buffering in the Downtown district. v. Any or all of the required features may be incorporated on a single drawing if such drawing is clear and capable of evaluation and interpretation by the Administrative Official. b. Site Plan All non- residential and mixed use development in the Downtown Zoning district shall submit a site plan meeting the requirements of Section 40 of this ordinance. This site plan shall be submitted either concurrently with the development plan for this phase or prior to requesting a building permit. This site plan may only be approved following a public hearing before the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council in accordance with the same notice and hearing requirements for zoning changes as set forth in Section 46 of this ordinance. 9.7 ACCESSORY USES In addition to those accessory uses specifically authorized in the Schedule of Uses under 37.2, accessory uses authorized under Section 34 of this ordinance may also be permitted use. Standards in Section 34 shall apply to all accessory structures and uses. 9.8 SPECIFIC USE PERMITS In addition to uses and standards listed under this section, specific use permits may be approved by the City Council following a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission as specifically authorized in Section 45 of this ordinance, subject to full and complete compliance with any and all conditions required in Section 45, together with any other conditions as the City Council may impose. Any use accessory to an approved 71 specific use permit shall be permitted without specific approval if it complies with the conditions for an accessory use as defined in this ordinance. Specific use permit requests for residential uses in the Downtown district shall be accompanied by development plan amendment applications together with any other information deemed necessary by decision making authorities, including elevations, renderings, and other layouts. Once the development plan has been amended and an SUP granted by City Council to permit residential uses, conversion to any other use shall also be considered as a further change to the approved development plan and shall be reviewed as such. 9.9 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES Special exception uses may be approved by the Board of Adjustment as specifically authorized in Section 44 of this ordinance subject to full and complete compliance with any and all conditions required in Section 44, together with any other conditions as the Board of Adjustment may impose. Any use accessory to an approved special exception use shall be permitted without specific approval if it complies with the conditions for an accessory use as defined in this ordinance. 37.11 VARIANCES (As amended by Ord. No. 480-OOOO) City Council may grant variances to specific regulations set forth in this Section 37. To receive a variance, the Applicant must demonstrate one of the following: (a) A variance will reduce the impact of the project on surrounding residential properties; or (b) Compliance with this ordinance would impair the architectural design or creativity of the project; or (c) The variance requested is supportive of the purpose and intent of the Downtown District as set forth in Section 37.1, and compatible with surrounding Town Square development; or (d) A variance is necessary to assure compatibility with surrounding developed properties; or (e) The proposed construction is an addition to an existing project that does not meet the requirements of this ordinance. In order to grant a variance, the City Council must determine that one of the above conditions has been met; that the variance will not injure and will be wholly compatible with the use and permitted development of adjacent properties; and that the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the spirit and purpose of this ordinance. 72 APPENDIX A Design Guidelines for “Existing Building for Sale/Leasing Ground Signs” “Existing Building for Sale/Leasing Ground Signs” shall be designed in accordance with the following guidelines (see attached Figure 1 for illustration): 1. Sign Post: a. Material: Shall be of 3 – 4 inch extruded metal with decorative finials. b. Height: Shall not exceed 5 feet in height, excluding finials. Finials shall not exceed 9 inches in height. c. Color: shall be black d. Metal sign post required. 2. Sign Frame: a. Same material as the sign post b. Same color as the sign post c. Height – Any decorative element over the sign frame shall be limited to a maximum of 9” 3. Sign Face: a. Material: Shall be made up of ¼” to ½” plastic or aluminum coated MDO or plastic cored aluminum b. Area - Each sign face shall not exceed 32 square feet. Sign may be two-sided. c. Color – Background color shall be one of the following: white, gray, or beige/cream. Foreground color (font and logo) shall be black. 73