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7/19/84
RESOLUTION NO. 8440*1("
A RESOLUTION APPROVING IN PRINCIPLE, IN
ESSENTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO, THE
"DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS-LATIN
QUARTER DISTRICT" (FEBRUARY, 1984) AS THE
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS TO BE USED
FOR THE LATIN QUARTER REVIEW BOARD.
WHEREAS, Section 15140 of Ordinance No. 9500 pertaining to
Latin Quarter Commercial -Residential and Residential Districts
necessitates establishment of a Latin Quarter Review Board; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that such a Board be provided
approved criteria and standards for its deliberations; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting
of June 6, 1984, Item No. 1, following an advertised hearing,
adopted Resolution No. PAB-45-64, by a 6 to 1 vote RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL, in principle, of the Design Guidelines and Standards
for the Latin Quarter District dated February, 1984, and as
hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission after careful consideration of
this matter deems it advisable and in the best interest of the
general welfare of the City of Miami and its inhabitants to
approve, in principle, these Design Guidelines and Standards
dated February, 1984, for the Latin Quarter District, as herein-
after set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Design Guidelines and Standards for Latin
Quarter District dated February, 1984, in substantially the fora
attached hereto, are hereby approved in principle.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 131h day of Send , 1984.
Maurice A. Ferre
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DESIGN GUIDELINES AND 5TAN0
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planning and Zoning Boards
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It is recommended by the Planning
Advisory Board to approve, in
principle, *DesIn tGuidelines
and Standar s - a n uar er
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ruary, as
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standards to be used b., t
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proposed Latin quarter Review
Board and -mendaents to Zoning Ordrenced in nnce proposed
9SM, as amended-
. 9500
Board, at its •areting of June PAB14S-S4IbY�a16 to 1
The planning Advisory tad Resolution
following an advertised pprow j rof adop�ti , in principle, 'past gn d diet i+ats
vote, reco ng
Standards -Latin Quarter Districts tFebr�wry, 1�1R s�� bier
aM �dsents to Zoning
Mrddel i nes and stands ds r�efaenc�d i typ o n 15142 Special Pirr"iis of
and described � balng proposed Sec'
rater Cpaaercial
Ordinance 9900, 1 14.2 Latin Qw
p�edd Section 15iderrtta1140 101stricts.
Residential and Res
for your review•
iackup lafoalation is included � by ,�
for the aboveCi
has been pr'e f C=ssion.
A RESOLUTION to provide
Attorney s s Office and submitted for consideration oti+s city
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PLANNING FACT SHEET
APPLICANT
City of Miami Planning Department:
March 2, 1984
PETITION
1. Consideration of recommending a Resolution
approving, in principle, "Design Guidelines and
Standards - Latin Quarter District" (February,
1904) as the design guidelines and standards to
be used by the proposed Latin Quarter Review
Board and described and referenced in proposed
9500 being
amendments to Zoning Ordinance
proposed Section 15142 Special Permits of
proposed Section 15140. SPI-14, 14.1, 14.2 Latin
Residential, and Residential
Quarter Commercial
Districts.
REQUEST
To recommend a Resolution approving, in
principle, "Design Guidelines and Standards -
Latin Quarter District" (February, 1984) as the
be by
design sidelines and standards to used
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the proposed Latin Quarter Review Board.
BACKGROUND
design standards were developed by the
City of Miami Planning Department with the
City
assistance of qualified architects and
interested lay -persons.
ANALYSIS
The proposed guidelines will help the area in
reaching the desired aesthetic effect that is
true to its Latin Heri tags, and assist the
Review Board in evaluating the projects that are
presented to
thee-
rovai.
Continued by a vote of 6 to Q. from the P1 aemi al
Advisory Board Meting of March 21, 19649 t4 the
meting of April 4, 1984.
Conti my Boar vote
meti n a April �m the s� 4.. 1964,t o VW
OW rig
Advisory
of April 18, 1964-
Continued by a vote of 5 to 1, from the Pl aaasi M
rd areti of Agri 11S 1964, to the
Advi sor7 Boa M 0
meting of Math► 2, 1964.
Coati Weed IV & vote of 6 to 1, frame tN 0 MOM"
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PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
CITY COMMISSION
At its meeting of June 6, 1984, the Planning
Advisory Board adopted Resolution PAB 4S•84
by a 6 to 1 vote, recommending approval of
the above.
At its meeting of July 30, 1984, the City
Comaission continued action on the above.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES AMD STANDARDS - LATIH QUARTER DISTRICT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
,I. Intent
I I . The
Building Envi ronr!ent
A)
Design Objectives
B)
Special Design Features
1. Portales
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2. Arches
3. Balconies
4. Ornamental Ironwork
5. ornamental Wood4ork
6. Stained Glass
1, Tile and Pavers
8. Fountains, Sculptures, & Murals
9. Planters
10. Trellises
C)
The Building
1. The Roof
2. The Facade and Building Relationship
3. Color and Building Materials
4. Signage
S. Lighting
6. Awnings and Canopies
7. halls, Fences and Gates
8. Open Spaces
9. Parking, Loading and Unloading
10. Mechanical Equipment
DESIG" GUIDELINES AVD STAttDARDS - LATIN
I. INTENT
The intent of the design guidelines for
the Latin Quarter District is to direct
and facilitate the development of a
district with definite boundaries within
=+ the City of Miami which, due to its
=' architecture, atmosphere and new identity
will serve as a showcase of hispanic
culture. The design guidelines are ,
=' intended to provide directions to the
design professionals for the enhancement
of the visual character of the area,
thus, reinforcing its hispanic character;
to encourage orderly Bevel opnent based on
the requirements of the Latin Quarter
Special Public Interest (SPI! Zoning
District; as well as to create a frame of
refprer.ce for the Latin Quarter Review
_! Board in which to base their •
reco mtendations.
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II. THE BUILDING ENVIROM4ENT
A) DESIGN OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of the design
guidelines for the building
environment is to facilitate the
development of a district with a
hispanic character, a strong
pedestrian orientation, and a
tropical atmosphere. In order to
achieve the above mentioned
objective, the following design
objectives are important:
1. To facilitate the development
of the hispanic character in
the district, the repeti—ti on
of "special design elements"
in harmonious and sensitive
ways is necessary; these
elements include portales,
arches, balconies, ornamental
ironwork, ornamental woodwork,
stained glass, and others. •
2. To encourage pedestrian
oriented development in the
district the —following
amenities need to be provided:
a) wide sidewalks, plazas,
courtyards and a pedestrian
mall; b) provision of shade
and shelter inciueing
continuous portales (covered
arcades), canopies,
landscaping and other
amenities; c) provision of
commircial activities that are
uninterrupted at the ground
level street frontage; d)
provision of substantial
amount of glass openings on
ground floor retail
storefronts in order to
encourage browsing; e)
concentration of tourist
related activities in close
proximity to each other and;
f) interaction with the street
environment at upper floors.
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3. To encourage a tropical
atmosphere and an open
character catering to
pe es ran streets the
following is encouraged: the
use of substantial amount of
vegetation, building setbrcks,
utilization of outdoor spaces
including outdoor terraces at
upper floors, plazas, interior
patios, courtyards, and
rooftops for outdoor
recreation.
The combined use of glass with
vegetation and lig"ting
contribute to the outdoor
setting thereby creating the
feeling of transparency and
open character. The use of
trellises, glass structures,
canvas awnings in interior
courtyards and terraces will
also contribute to a tropical
atmosphere.
4. To provide focal paints and a
sequence of activi s and
events, plazas and buildings
with special interest are to
be emphasized on street
corners. Courtyards that are
visible from the street are to
be encouraged also.
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B. SPECIAL DESIGN FEATURES
I. PORTALES
Portales (covered arcades) are
considered one of the most important
design features in the proposed Latin
Quarter district.
They should be provided along all the
pedestrian streets and are stongly
recommended in other commrci al and
residential areas. See Latin Quarter
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Guidelines
• Portales on commercial areas
should be continuous and adjacent
to public itrreet ssTdTnvalks.
. Portales should extend along the
entire frontal of the property
along commercial areas.
The portion of the portales facing
commercial streets should be
accessible to the public At All
tin -es, un-iess the portal exceeds
the minimum width requirenert. In
cases when the portal exceeds the
minimum width requi regents the
extra space may be used for
building entries, display-WaR sale
of merchandise, cafes or similar
uses.
• Portales may be one or two stories
in height.
• Portales are to be designed as to
provide a harmonious Fel itt nshi ps
with adjacent portales, canopies,
awnings, and other prominent
design features.
• Portales p�r_otr—ud-i_-ng from the
building can Do with flat
or sloped roofs.
I. Fiat roof portales. Terraces
soov* flot-roored portals are
encouraged.
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2. Sloped roof portales. The
slope or tne FoOT should be
sufficient to permit
installation of tile.
Portales as integral part of the
building Should have "fie 'enclosed
space above there designed to
encourage visual interaction with
street activities.
Portales are encouraged in
interior patios and plezas.
2. ARCHES
An arch is considered an important
design feature for the proposed Latin
Quarter district.
Guidelines
Arches can be used at port.aies and
doorways to define spaces.
Arches can be used to reinforce
verticality, or horizontality.
Arches can be conbined with
ornamental iron, woodwork, or
stained glass to reinforce the
character of the area.
3. BALCONIES
Balconies provides an opportunity for
interaction with the street
envi rommnt in residential and
cm-Prcial areas. In addition, they
provide an opportunity to add color
and interest to the streetscape.
Guidelines
. Balconies should be provided at
upper floors in fronf or doors,
and storefronts facing the street.
A marquee or overhang should be
located on top of the upper
balcony for weather protection.
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Closing of the balconies by the of
use of screens, wails, sliding
doors or other similar treatment
shall be discouraged.
Illumination of balconies is
recommended.
Ornamental irownwork railing, wood
balustrade and wood decorative
support beams are encouraged to he
used in the balconies.
4. ORNAMENTAL IRON
This design feature is frequently
used in South Florida mostly for
safety and eecorative purposes.
Ornamental iron, if used
inappropriately, can hive a negative
image to the area. This design
element should he indicated on the
building elevations to be presented
to the Latin Quarter Review Board.
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Guidelines
Ornamental i ror: Is encouraged at
gateways of interior patios,
fences, gates, railings at
terraces, balconies, doors,
windows, lamps, brackets, hang
planters, etc; however, it should
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be an integral part of the
building design and not an add -on
feature.
Ornamental iron at balcony
railings should provide, whenever
possible, a space to place flower
pats.
The use of symbols integrated with
the ironwork at gates, windows,
doors, etc. is encouraged.
The excessive use of iron bars on
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retail storefronts on pedestrian
streets is discouraged.
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S. ORNAMENTAL WOODWORK
Ornamental woodwork contributes to
the enhancement of the area's image.
Guidelines
Ornamental woodwork can be used
outdoor or indoors, at doors,
windows, portales, balconies,
barandas (railings), panels,
wainscots, floors, ceiling
brackets and others.
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Louvered wood windows and doors
should be combined with operable
glass panels in order to provide
for ventilation, energy
conservation, and safety.
Sarandas (railings) should be made
of decorative wood.
Decorative wood beams, joists or
rafters that are either an
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integral part of the structural
support system, or used for'
decorative purposes, should be
used in balconies, canopies,
parapets, cornices, and portales.
6. STAINED GLASS
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Stained glass is one of the design
elements which provides color to the
streetscape and adds character to the
area. It also provides a sense of
transparency.
Guidelines
Stained glass pand!1s should be
located at the transom space of
doors and windows or fixed panels.
The use of white, blue, red and
yellow glazing is recommended.
7. TILES AND PAVERS
Tiles and Pavers reinforce the Latin
Quarter image and provide color to
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the area. Tile for exterior walls
and murals requires low maintenance.
They could be used on roofs,
canopies, sidewalks, floors,
portales, interior patios or as
wainscot materials for building
e�xteri ors.
Guidelines
The color of the the should be an
integral part of the material
(color throughout the tile -not
painted or glazed). The color of
roof tile should be within a red -
orange and yellow/orange range.
Roof tile should be either flat or
spanish"s"; however, spanish"s" is
to be encouraged.
The installation of roof tile
located at wall coping is
recommended.
The use of tile at roof parepets,
canopies, bell towers, portales,
bus stops, and other design
eler*nts is recomvended.
Ceramic tile for building facade
including wainscot is encouraged.
Ceramic tile plaques with the name
of the street, and name of the
building, are recommended.
Plaques should be located at
prominent places in the building
exterior wall or floor.
Cuban or Italian ceremi c tiles
with designs in them are
recommended. They should be
installed in heavily used public
spaces.
Brick, tile, and other appropriate
paving materials should be used
for sidewalks, walkways and
pedestrian crosswalks.
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The paving materials of the
portales and the front yards of
buildings are to be of sinilar
material to the adjacent sidewalk.
Brick pavers are preferred.
FOUNTAINS, SCULPTURES AND MURALS
Fountains, sculptures, murals and
artwork help create an atmosphere
where people wish to congregate.
The size, shape and scale should be
appropriate to the setting.
Fountains could be focal points in
n er or patios, plazas or in the
proposed mall.
Guidelines
Fountains, sculptures ane murals
should be located in highly
visible pedestrian areas.
Materials should be durable and
resistant to urban pollution and
stain.
Copinrs at fountains should
provide a place for sitting.
Fountains should be an integral
part of the spatial design.
Lights could give an added effect
to the fountains, sculptures or
murals.
9. PUNTERS
Planters, pots and trellises, help
provide areas with a tropical
atmosphere, and add color and
interest to the space. Planters
could be placed in a variety of
locations, and be used to separate or
define spaces. They could be used
both for trees and plants and in a
variety of shapes, textures and
colors. The use of planters and pots
is encouraged on sidewalks,
balconies, and rooftops; in plazas
and courtyards; and attached to
railings.
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Guidelines
. Planters and pots should be of a
durable material including
concrete, wooa, an stucco. Color
and texture of the planter should
be in harmony with the material
and color scheme of the
surrounding areas.
. Planters for trees should be at
least 3 feet deep and should drain
well.
. Planters designed to include
seating should be approximately 18
inches- " in height and have a
seating area of at least 12 inches
in width.
Plant materials should not require
a lot of maintenance, have thorns,
poisonous--fru-M or objectionable
odors.
Planter and pot sizes shou!O be in
scale with the size and use of the
space.
The location of the planter should
not interfere with pedestrian
movenent.
10. TRELLISES
Trellises provide the area with a
tropical atmosphere. Trellises can
be integrated with vegetation. This
design element can be located in
plazas, interior patios, terraces and
on roofs. A transparent material can
be installed on top of the trellises
to protect people from rain.
Guidelines
Trellises for con.. rcial uses
should be located in visible
areas.
Trellises should be located so as
to appropriately screen sun rays.
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Vines, hanging plants, and Florida
pots should be incorporated into
the trellis structure.
Trellises should be made of
durable material capable of
withstanding the South Florida
weather. The use of cedar and
redwood is recommended.
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C. THE BUILDING
The architectural character of the
Latin Quarter depends on the
architectural treatment of the
buildings. Among the most important
visual design el ertents of the
building are the roof, facade, color
and building materials, signage,
lighting, and others. A sensitive
design that integrates harmoniously
all of the components of the building
will provide the area with the
desired architectural character.
I. THE ROOF
Flat roofs can be used for outdoor
terraces. Mechanical and electrical
equipent located on the roof creates
a sense of visual confusion. Also
fleshings, gutters and rainwater
leaders occasionally contribute to
give an unappealing character to the
area.
Guidelines
If r sloped roof is used, it
should be of sufficient pitch as
to be easily seen frog the street,
plaza or interior patio level.
Pedestrian armeni ti es should be
provided on flat roofs whenever
possible.
Visible flashing shall be painted
to watch the surface of the wall
above it or with an accent color.
Rainwater leaders and gutters
shall be concealed whenever
possible, but if exposed they
shall be painted either to match
the color of the wall or be
treated as an accent feature to
the building.
2. THE FACADE AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIP
The facade is the most visible and
important exterior surface of a
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building. There may be a number of
individual facades within the context
of a single building. Also, a series
of building facades constitute the
"street block facade". In terns of
importance, the lower portion of the
fecade is the most important on a
narrow commercial street because it
is the most visible; however, in a
wide comr.:erciai street, the entire
loner and upper portions of the
facade are important because they are
both visible. In commercial areas,
the storefronts and doors are located
on the lower facade, therefore, it is
important to have an appealing design
which provides a suhstantiai amount
of glass in order to facilitate the
display of merchandi se. Herirony
among the different design elements -
building masses, scale, height,
rhythm, proportion, color, signage,
awnings - is immortant in order to
achieve a sense of order.
Finally, human scale is important
since it relates to the height of the
building adjacent to the street and
the subdivision of the larger facade
into smaller ones at ground level.
Guidelines
A harmonious relationship shall be
provided between the entire
building, each facade storefront,
and the neighboring storefront.
Facades within a single structure
shall be compatible with each
other. Doors, windows and other
elements of the facade shall also
be visually compatible with each
other.
Transparency is very important on
ground level of pedestrian streets
and at other commercial areas. At
least 30% of facade on the ground
floor pedestrian street should be
transparent. The use of
reflective glass And glass blocks
should be avoided at lower floors.
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• Height compatibility with adjacent
facades abutting the street is
recoem nded.
• The use of incompatible building
materials and colors shall be
avoided.
Exposed mechanical and electrical
equipment on building facades
shall be discouraged.
COLORS AND BUILDING MATERIALS
Achieving color compatibility within
the same structure or adjacent
buildings helps to visually unify the
area.
White and off-white colors for
walls should be encouraged. Also
earthtore colors are acceptable.
• The use of unrelated colors for
buildings, ;.rir•s, or the use of
different colors for different
stores within the same building is
discouraged.
• Color shall be used to accentuate
prominent or positive features of
the building such as --cornices,
corners, projections, overhangs,
trims, doors, windows, and others.
. Signage color, material and size
should complement the color and
scale of the building and should
not compete with it.
. Stucco(Textured or rough) as the,
principal building material shall
be encouraged.
. Plywood for exterior use at
pedestrian streets shall be
discouraged due to durability and
maintenance problems.
• Building materials shall be
latched as close as possible in
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size, color, and texture to the
original building materials when
preparing to undertake additions,
renovations and repairs.
If exterior improvements are to be
made, they should be compatible
with the architectural style of
the building to be improved.
4. SIGNAGE
Si gnage provides the area with a
special identity, an image and a
sense of place that reinforces its
character. They convey messages that
are essential to the function, safety
and security of an area. Signs
should be designed for three (')
basic functions: a) to help toward
providing Latin Quarter with a clear
identity; b) to identify comr^ercial
facilities; and c) to provide
information on the direction or
location of activities. (see Latin
Quarter SPI)
Signs placed on building; to identify
various shops within the district
should be considered in the overall
context of the area.
Guidelines
Elements that reinforce the image
and identity of the Latin Quarl;er
Area Shall be encouraged and
expanded. Lettering style,
language, symbols, logos and
plaques are among these elements.
I. Lettering style that conveys a
W s nic image should be used.
Separate cut-out letters
applied to the buildings face
My be used and are subJect to
the same regulations as flat
signs.
2. Lo os and S mbois. The use of
logos and i s in sma l l
projecting signs or
incorporated with a larger
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building sign that conveys the
message and reduces lettering
requirements shall be
encouraged.
3. Plaques in ceramic tile located
in die bui 1 di ng facade or floor
with the name and/or address of
businesses is recommended.
The message of the sign shell be
concise and legible. Business
signs shall consist only of name
of business, address and phone
number.
Si nss and displays for advertising
ter promotion and wall painted
signs ere not permitted.
The scale of the sign should be in
propFFIE—ion with the architectural
design of the building and the
storefront. Signs will not be
allowed to project above the roof
line or cornice of a building or
be mou,ited above the second story
level of buildings.
The signs shall be placed, either
in the shop window, or on the
portion of the building facade
above the shop window, and below
the sill of the second floor
windows within the sign zone.
Portales signs shall be located
within +! por ales and above the
storefront.
Awning signs, symbols and designs
my be Included in the design of a
storefront provided that such
signs are compatible with both the
design of the building and the
awning.
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storefront and must be designed to Lee
be compatible with the design of PORTAL SIGN G LIGHTING DETAIL
the entire facade. Signs should .,.
be limited to lettering no greater
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than 4" height. When these signs
are the only identifying signs for
the property, A" maximum lettering
may be used for buildings that
contain less than 25 linear feet
of storefront; 10" maximum
lettering for buildings that
contain more than 25 linear feet
of storefront. These signs shell
not exceed 20% of the storefront
window.
Projecting si qns. Only one
pro ec i g sign per shop shall be
permitted. Signs shall be located
in such a way that they do not
obstruct adjacent signs.
Projecting signs shall not be
located closer than three (3) feet
from the side property line.
Wall murals done in mosaic the
containing graphics which
emphasize the Hispanic culture
should be encouraged.
Provisions shal I be rude at
lightposts and pedestrian signal
posts throughout the pedestrian
streets of the Latin Quarter for
the installation of decoration for
Christmas and major events.
Permanent electrical outlets are
to be included.
S. LIGHTING
Lighting adds interest by accenting
buildings, plantings, fountains,
signs, graphics, sculpture, and other
features in the urban context.
Guidelines
Pedestrian oriented street lights
spec al lighting
ft�atures ("faroles" or lanterns)
are recomaended, along all
pedestrian streets within the
Latin Quarter including portalts,
sidewalks, building entrances,
interior patios and other points
Of interest in order to enhance
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the Latin identity of the area.
The faroles design should be a
consistent design feature
throughout the area.
Multiple luminaries mounted on a
single po a sou be considered
for plazas and large spaces.
Lighting of any landscaping
adjacent to the facade" R-oul d be
accomplished through floor
lighting.
Accent lighting should be provided
for ` buildings and sites,
especially at the corners. Small
white lights located at building
edges and on important
architectural features will
contribute to give a special
character to the area.
Storefront lighting shall
contribut"F to the character of the
area. Accent lights around
storefront opening is recommended.
Fountains, statues 4nd murals
shall e umi na e .
The installation of twinkle
Christmas lights on trees along
pedestrian streets and patios is
recommended. Up -lighting of major
trees located in interior patios
and planters with color and/or
white light is also recommended.
Parking lot lighting shall be
Pos - op '-Eype. Light features
shall be compatible in design with
street lights.
Illuminated business signs shall
be encouraged ciecaust they
contribute to the image of the
area. All lighting and electrical
elements, including, but not
limited to wires, conduits,
junction boxes, transformers,
ballasts, switches and panel boxes
shall be concealed.
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6. AWNINGS AND CANOPIES
Awnings and canopies car be used
to improve the building facade and
the pedestrian environment.
Colorful awnings shall be
encouraged. Their application
offers a versatile means for
reducing the effect of the sun's
rays and glare; providing overhead
protection during i ncl errent
weather; displaying the name or
service of the establishment;
serving as an attractive design.
feature, and; bringing color to
the streetscape. Awnings of
canvas rr other synthetic
materials can be designed to be a
positive complement to many
architectural styles, especially
on buildings which are plain and
lack character.
Guidelines
The design of the awning and
canopies shall be in proportion
with the building and its a -en .
Awnings and. canopies can provide
additional opportunities for signs
and graphics. If the name of-TF—
estaSTWWWR is to be shown on
them, it shall be as small as
possible and shall not dominate
them.
. Solid colors and stripes are
reco�AdFd for awnings.
• Canvas awnings design, materials,
and colors shall be compatible
with the storefront, building
facade and portales.
. On long horizontal buildings,
selantirig awnings at each window � c
should be utilized to emphasize a
entrances.
All awnings shall allow for a
uniform height and clear distance
or" 9 Feet From the ground to
lowest point of the awning. The
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maximum di stence fron the eege of
the curb shall be 2 feet. Any
awning material and installation
shall be in conformance with the
South Florida Building Code.
.+ Aluminum and metal -type awnings
shall be avoided.
Awnings which are suspended from
above shall be avoided.
. All awnings shall be flameproof.
7. WALL, FENCES AND GATES
Walls and fences provide protection
and safety and define spaces.
Guidelines
Attractive walls or fences should
be used where appropriate to
protect private or public
proper y, and to screen
objectionable views, storage or
equipment areas.
Walls and fences should be used
where space between buildings is
used for parking or storage.
They should` as monize wT5 -E e
buildings? and/or with other
elements of the area.
Exposed chain link fences shall be
discourage n he event that a
chain link fence is utilized, it
should be combined with a hedgerow
or vine.
Murals. painting and other artwork
snould Do Insulled or painted on
wails.
Gates define the entrances or the
building, parking lots and other
portions of the property. They
should have an attractive design.
Wrought iron gates are encouraged,
especially at entrances to
interior patios, and spaces
heavily used by pedestrians.
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3. OPEN SPACES: INTERIOR PATIOS,
REMEATION MEAS.
Open space is the space that Is not
,physically occupied by buildings.
The system of open spaces within the
Latin Quarter district includes
interior patios, alleys between
buildings, terraces, roof recreation
areas and spaces used for parking.
Active and passive, and formal and
informal spaces are needed to create
a balanced open space system. These
spaces need to be lively, attractive,
and distinctive urban spaces. They
need to be designed to reinforce the
hispanic culture.
Interior patios and courtyards are
ground Tevel open space -that--Can be
used for outdoor cafes an('
restaurants, exhibits, special
performance, or just us:?d by the
general public or building residents
as passive open spaces.
Terraces are open spaces located at
upper floors. They can be used by
the general public for a variety of
uses such as outdoor cafes, or used
by the building residents as
recreation space.
Roof recreation areas are spaces used
mosiTy3y building residents for
recreation. They shall be easily
accessible to all residents,
including the handicapped. These
spaces shall be safe, attractive,
well l i t for nighttime activity, have
appropriate weather protection, and
have efficient drainage.
Guidelines
Interior patios, courtyards,
wraces ana root recreation areas
11111Ie durable, nc ve,
colorful and made of materials
appropriate for the type of use of
the space. The use of gravel on
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roof recreation areas is not
acceptable. These spaces shall
have appropriate drainage.
Interior patios and courtyard
amdenitles should include but no
Be' 11MIR to: fountains, special
lighting, comfortable and durable
outdoor seating, and appropriate
landscaping for shade And color.
Weather protection devices in
Interior patios can include:
portales, glass enclosures,
trellises, glass or fabric roofs,
windbreakers and others.
Interior Patios should be ioca'e,'
adJacent or with a —Visual
connection to the sidewalk.
Terraces for public use should bp
Tocafed o that visual interaction
with the street environment
occurs.
Terraces to be used by the
bu T3ing� residents shall provide
visual privacy to the residents.
Roof recreation spaces shalt
provide appropriate Ian scaping
and weather erotection. The use
Of `trees, r"irellisses; canvas
awnings and other shade devices is
racoom ended.
Roof mounted mechanical and
electrical equipment -shall be
appropriately screened from roof
recreation spaces.
PARKINGt LOADING AND UNLOADING
In order to attract more visitors,
workers and residents to the Latin
Quarter district, appropriate parking
facilities should be centrally
located, and must be developed in an
efficient, safe, and aesthetic
manner.
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Guidelines
Parking Lots
Parking lots shall comply with the
City of Miami Guides and Standards
adopted June 15, 1983.
Parking lots shall be screened
from public view by a five (5)
feet high solid and continuous
masonry wall whose surface is
stuccoed, painted, tiled or
textured in such a way as to
provide a decorative effect.
Berns, walls, hedges, and fences
shall be provided at residential
areas.
Parking lots wider than sixty (60)
feet facing non pedestrian
commercial streets shall be
discouraged.
Access to parking lots shall be,
whenever possible, at non -
pedestrian streets in order to
minimize pedestrian/automobile
conflict.
Offstreet loading and service
vehicle spaces shall not be
located on pedestrian streets and
shall be completely screened from
public view at other cone rcial
and residential areas.
No parking structure shall be
located at the ground level -of -the
"pedestrian streets." They can be
located above, below, or behind
pedestrian streets. In other
conaaercIaI areas, coo rcial
activity shall be encouraged on
the street side of the structure.
The scale of the parking structure
should be compatible with the
surrounding development in terms
of architecture, and in the use of
colon and materials of the
n ighhboring buildings.
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Parking structures mixed with
commercial and/or residential
development should be designed in
order to achieve architectural
harmony within the entire
development of the site.
10. ACHANICAL ACID ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Outdoor mechanical and electrical
equipment is a necessary component of
the !wilding; however, it should be
located so as not to disrupt the
design of the building and the
streetscape.
Guidelines
Building nechanicAl and electrical
equipment located at the roof,
walls, or ground level including,
but not limited to, roof -mounted
equipment, transformer vault,
electrical panels, air
conditioning units, pumps, pipes,
ducts, fans and other equipment
shall be enclosed or screened so
as to be an integral part of the
architectural design.
Site mechanical and electrical
equipment shall also be screened
from public view.
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