Tequesta, Florida

Multi-Jurisdictional Highway Overlay District
   

For the Village of Tequesta, Duncan Associates recommended the creation of multi-jurisdictional overlay zoning districts to apply along the U.S. Highway One/Old Dixie Highway corridors. There are differences between median landscaping, landscaping on private property, signs and billboards, and overall architectural design located within various portions of the corridors. Differences are reflective of the period when the buildings, signs and landscaping were installed. The following actions represent the basis for long-term improvements: changes to comprehensive plan goals, objectives and policies; common standards for permitted

uses, site planning, landscaping and signs; and providing overall architectural standards for new or renovated structures. Among items reviewed were signs, property development regulations (building height, lot coverage, setbacks, floor area ratio, minimum lot size, etc.), landscaping, architectural standards, permitted, conditional/special exception, and prohibited uses, nonconformities, definitions and site planning. A report was prepared containing recommendations based upon key regulatory issues and problems. The report included: a list of permitted, conditional/special exception, and prohibited uses that should be utilized throughout both corridors; recommendations for common architectural elements to be utilized within both corridors; recommendations for common landscaping standards, themes and materials to be installed on private property within both corridors; recommendations for common landscaping standards, themes and materials ; recommendations to achieve a unified approach to the two corridors; and recommendations for providing appropriate public notice to achieve the recommended courses of action.

Period:     April - November 2000               Contact:    Kara Irwin
Team:       Duncan Associates                                     Community Development Planner
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