TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Department
THROUGH: Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager
DATE: July 7, 2020
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DISCUSSION ON ROOFTOP APPURTENANCES
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Discuss and provide direction for amendment to the Land Development Regulations for rooftop appurtenances.
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Background:
Appendix A of the City of Delray Beach Land Development Regulations (LDR) defines Appurtenances as follows: That which is an accessory to another structure, including but not limited to stonewalls, fences, light fixtures, steps, paving, sidewalks, shutters, and signs.
It is important to note the examples provided in the code do not currently include rooftop elements.
Per 4.3.4(J)(3)(b), Appurtenances on Buildings:
“Appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level of a building and not intended for human occupancy may be allowed to extend above the height limitations contained in 4.3.4(K) but only when specifically approved by action of the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board” (SPRAB).
LDR Section 4.3.4.(J)(3) was last updated in Ordinance No. 02-06; therefore, no revisions have been made to this section of the code since 2006. Since that time, the use of elevators within residential units has increased as they have become more affordable, the population has aged, the number of building stories has increased, and usable living space is not solely located on the first and second stories of new homes. In addition, citywide interest in rooftop terraces has increased in a climate that permits almost year around outside activity. The SPRAB regularly reviews multiple family and townhouse projects within the Central Business District (CBD) and Medium Density Residential (RM) zoning districts that incorporate appurtenances to provide rooftop access - some code required and others providing access to designed and activated rooftops. Amendments to the code to facilitate the use of roo...
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