West Palm Beach |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 94. ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS |
Article IV. DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN URBAN REGULATIONS |
§ 94-129. Providencia Park district (PPD).
(a)
Intent. The intent of the PPD is to preserve the historic character of the residential structures by supporting single-family uses and the adaptive reuse of large homes for professional office uses within the PPD-PO subdistrict. The combination of residential uses and professional office has allowed the neighborhood to maintain the residential character and to provide flexibility for property owners. All proposed developments shall have a similar ratio of open space created through the setback requirements and maximum lot coverage with a high percentage of tree canopy.
(b)
Development characteristics.
(1)
A high percentage of landscpaing and tree canopy.
(2)
Alleys are encouraged for service related uses.
(3)
Adaptive reuse of eligible historic structures is encouraged.
(c)
PPD subdistricts shall include: PPD-R and PPD-PO.
(d)
Subdistrict requirements. Developments shall comply with Table IV-40.
(e)
District requirements.
(1)
Parking.
a.
Parking shall be located behind the main building structure, where possible.
(2)
Special requirements.
a.
Alleys. Where possible, alleys which are improved shall be utilized as the primary parking access for proposed developments.
b.
Minimum lot area. Lots of record which existed prior to the adoption of these urban regulations may be considered buildable without limitation to minimum lot size.
c.
Professional offices shall be residential in character to protect the neighborhood.
TABLE IV-40: BUILDING REQUIREMENTS — PPD-R & PPD-PO
(a) HEIGHT 3 stories or 40' whichever is less; 3 (40') (b) DENSITY Maximum 14 DU/Acre (c) LOT AREA Minimum 5,800 square feet Maximum 15,000 square feet (d) MAXIMUM BUILDING FOOTPRINT STORIES Ground (12') 40% 2 40% 3 (40') 12% (e) SETBACKS MAIN BUILDING MINIMUM Front 25' Side Street 10' Side Interior 20% of lot width; 5' min per side Rear 20' OUTBUILDING/ACCESSORY APARTMENT AREA NOT TO EXCEED 1,000 SF Front 40' Side Street 10' Side Interior 5' Rear 5'
(Ord. No. 4213-09, § 6(Exh. A), 6-29-2009)