PZ Item 13 - 2030 Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
City of Southlake
Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
An Element of the Southlake 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Adopted by Southlake City Council
Ordinance No. 1022
March 20, 2012
Prepared by
Planning & Development Services Department
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CITY COUNCIL
John Terrell
Mayor
Martin Schelling
Place 1
Carolyn Morris
Place 2
Brandon Bledsoe
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 3
Al Zito
Place 4
Jeff Wang
Place 5
Pamela A. Muller
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Darrell Faglie
Chairman
Robert Hudson
Vice Chairman
Michael Springer
Commissioner
James Hamel
Commissioner
D. Todd Parish
Commissioner
Michael Forman
Commissioner
Randy Williamson
Commissioner
CITY STAFF
Shana K. Yelverton
City Manager
Jim C. Blagg
Assistant City Manager & Director of Public Safety
Ben Thatcher
Assistant City Manager
Ken Baker, AICP
Director of Planning & Development Services
Dennis Killough, AICP
Deputy Director of Planning & Development Services
Jennifer Crosby, AICP
Planner II
Clayton Comstock, AICP
Planner II
Daniel Cortez
Planner I
Greg Last, AICP
Director of Economic Development & Tourism
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
Sector Planning and Land Use Planning 1
Approval Process and Public Involvement 3
Relationship to Southlake’s Strategic Management System 4
Relationship to Vision North Texas 4
Relationship to Zoning 5
6 LAND USE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
8 SUMMARY OF LAND USE PLAN CHANGES
Summary of Land Use Plan Changes Table 11
Comparison of 2005 and 2012 Future Land Use Plans 24
27 LAND USE CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS
37 OPTIONAL LAND USE CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS
44 AIRPORT COMPATIBLE LAND USES
45 NATURAL RESOURCE EXTRACTION ACTIVITIES
Policy on Natural Resource Extraction Activities 45
Site Design Standards for Oil & Gas Drilling & Production Pad Sites 46
49 APPENDIX A: Regional Retail Design Guidelines
53 APPENDIX B: Employment Center Form Standards
65 APPENDIX C: Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals & Objectives
73 APPENDIX D: City of Southlake Strategy Map
74 APPENDIX E: Vision North Texas Guiding Principles
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INTRODUCTION
The Consolidated Future Land Use Plan (the Land Use Plan) is a component
of the Southlake 2030 Plan, the city’s comprehensive plan. The
comprehensive plan is a reflection of the community’s values and serves
as a blueprint for Southlake’s future. More specifically, the
comprehensive plan establishes a framework to coordinate the city’s
activities and to guide the city’s decision-making for the next 20 years. As
such, the comprehensive plan and its components are updated on a
regular basis.
The Land Use Plan is Southlake’s vision for future development that serves
as a guide for land use decisions and as a foundation for Southlake’s
zoning and subdivision regulations. The plan is a policy document that
allocates the general location, concentration, and intensity of future
development within the City by land use categories. The Southlake 2030
Land Use Plan replaces the Southlake 2025 Land Use Plan, which was adopted in 2005.
SECTOR PLANNING AND LAND USE PLANNING
The City of Southlake approaches land use planning through sector planning, a method which divides the City
into sectors to identify development issues and to develop recommendations for each individual area. This
approach recognizes that planning issues are numerous and complex, and may vary from area to area or even
site to site. In short, the purpose of a sector plan is to:
Establish a detailed background for the planning area,
Identify current development constraints and issues,
Identify features, resources and areas to be protected or improved,
Explore development opportunities and
List recommendations for the future development and conservation of the area.
Sector planning was first implemented in Southlake during the development of the Southlake 2025 Plan in
2004. The City was originally divided into nine planning areas, although some areas were combined during the
actual planning process. For the purposes of the 2030 Plan, the City has been divided into eight sectors:
Southlake 2030 Vision Statement
“Southlake will continue to
enhance its status as a desirable,
attractive, safe, healthy and
fiscally-sound community with
quality neighborhoods, while
maintaining a high standard of
living, learning, shopping,
working, recreation, and open
spaces. Southlake will continue to
be a vibrant community that
epitomizes both economic and
environmental sustainability.”
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Map 1: Southlake 2030 Planning Sectors
During discussion of the south sector and east sector issues, the Land Use Committee decided to combine the
two sectors into one plan area called the southeast sector. The resulting plan document is the Southeast
Sector Plan. Similarly, the 1709 corridor and 1938 corridor were consolidated into one plan called the F.M.
1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan (also known as the F.M. Corridor Plan).
Through the sector planning process, the Land Use Committee identified two additional small planning areas
that required further discussion and review: a 150-acre area at the southwest corner of E. Southlake Boulevard
and S. Carroll Avenue (Carroll/1709 Plan Area) and an 82-acre area between S. Kimball Avenue and S. Nolen
Drive (Crooked/Kimball Plan Area). The two resulting “Small Area Plans” take sector planning to a more
thorough and detailed level. They focus on specific strategically significant geographic areas of the city that
will have a great impact on the future of the community.
Although recommendations may vary from area to area, all sector and small area plans are intended to work
together to support a desired direction for growth as outlined in the adopted Vision, Goals and Objectives of
the Southlake 2030 Plan (Ordinance No. 960). As such, the land use recommendations from the sector plans
are consolidated to create one cohesive document for the City as a whole and the result is the City’s Land Use
Plan.
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Recommendations developed in the sector and small area plans will also be incorporated into other plan
elements, such as the Master Thoroughfare Plan and Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, as
appropriate. In addition, the sector plans will be utilized in setting priorities in the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) planning process, updating current development ordinances and creating new planning related
ordinances or programs as needed.
APPROVAL PROCESS AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
The Southlake 2030 Land Use Plan Committee, which included the Planning & Zoning Commission as well as
City Council members, oversaw the development of the Sector Plans, Small Area Plans, and the Consolidated
Future Land Use Plan. Altogether, the committee held 18 public meetings between November 2009 and
January 2012 to discuss, review, and develop land use recommendations for the eight planning sectors, two
small planning areas, and the city as a whole. All of these meetings were advertised on the city’s website and
through the Southlake 2030 email newsletter.
In addition, a Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods (SPIN) meeting was held for each
individual plan to solicit public input. The SPIN forum fosters open and timely communication between the
citizens and city government regarding programs and issues affecting the quality of life in the community in
order to provide positive relations and a stronger sense of community. After reviewing comments from the
SPIN meeting, the Land Use Plan committee forwarded each sector plan and small area plan to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the City Council for formal approval. A public hearing was held by both the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council before final approval. In summary, the approval process
for each sector plan and small area plan was as follows:
1. Land Use Plan Committee meetings
2. SPIN meeting
3. Land Use Plan Committee meeting
4. Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing
5. City Council 1st reading
6. City Council 2nd reading and public hearing (final plan approval)
In addition, both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council held public hearings for the
Consolidated Future Land Use Plan prior to adoption by Ordinance 1022 in March 2012.
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RELATIONSHIP TO SOUTHLAKE’S STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Strategic planning is an ongoing process where resources,
critical concerns, community priorities and citizen needs are
combined to produce both a plan for the future and a
measure for results. More specifically, Southlake’s Strategic
Management System links the city’s day-to-day activities to
a comprehensive long term strategy for public policy and
management decisions.
The Strategic Management System identifies Strategic Focus
Areas and Objectives to guide effective and efficient
resource allocation and provides benchmarks to assess
performance. The Strategic Focus Areas and Objectives are
driven by the City’s Citizen Survey and are outlined in the
City’s Strategy Map (please see Appendix D).
The Strategic Management System guided the development
of the Southlake 2030 Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives
(VGO), which define a desired direction for growth for the
City. As such, all recommendations in the Southlake 2030
Plan are tied to at least one Strategic Focus Area from the
Strategic Management System and at least one Objective
from the Adopted Vision, Goals and Objectives. These
recommendations guide the development of the Capital
Improvements Program (a five-year plan for the purchase,
construction or replacement of the City’s physical assets) as
well as departmental business plans. In turn, the Capital
Improvements Program and departmental business plans
dictate the city’s day-to-day activities and ensure the city is
working to achieve the community’s goals.
Further, the Southlake 2030 Plan assists the City Council and Boards and Commissions in decision -making by
establishing a blueprint for the city’s future. For example, the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council
use the Consolidated Future Land Use Plan to evaluate zoning requests and the manner and style in which
development occurs. Using the Plan as a guide helps to secure the community’s vision for growth and
redevelopment.
RELATIONSHIP TO VISION NORTH TEXAS
Vision North Texas is a public, private, non-profit and academic partnership headed by the North Central Texas
Council of Governments, the Urban Land Institute, and the University of Texas at Arlington. The partnership
was created to serve as a forum for discussion, research, and action on issues related to the growth and
development of North Central Texas. In addition, the partnership strives to increase public awareness about
important regional land use issues and to build support for initiatives that create a successful and sustainable
future for North Texas.
Citizen Survey
Strategic Management
System
•Focus Areas
•Corporate Objectives
Southlake 2030 Vision,
Goals, and Objectives
Plan Elements
•Consolidated Future Land Use
Plan
City Activities
•Capital Improvements Program
•Departmental Business Plans
•City Council and Board Decisions
Results
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Over the last few years, Vision North Texas has invited
stakeholders from across the region to participate in a series of
workshops to develop a vision for the region’s future as well as
an action plan to achieve that vision. The result of these
workshops is North Texas 2050, which describes the preferred
future envisioned by Vision North Texas participants. The
document also provides guiding principles to help decision-
makers achieve the regional vision. The City of Southlake recognizes the importance of the regional vision and
has worked to align the Southlake 2030 Plan with North Texas 2050. All Southlake 2030 recommendations are
linked to at least one of the guiding principles (please see Appendix E). Additional information on North Texas
2050 and Vision North Texas is available at www.visionnorthtexas.org.
RELATIONSHIP TO ZONING
A comprehensive plan and its land use plan component are policy instruments; therefore, they are advisory
and general in nature. Zoning, in the form of a zoning ordinance, is the primary mechanism used by a
municipality to implement its land use plan portion of the comprehensive plan.
Texas Local Government Code, Section 211.004, Compliance with Comprehensive Plan, differentiates zoning
ordinances from land use (or comprehensive) plans. The generally accepted interpretation of Section 211.004
is that an adopted land use plan (or comprehensive plan) forms a legal basis for zoning and, therefore, zoning
should be in accordance with the land use plan. The zoning ordinance interprets the general pattern and
categories of land uses in the land use plan into districts of permissible activities within specific district
boundaries.
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LAND USE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
All components of the Southlake 2030 Plan are guided by the Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives,
which were adopted by City Council on November 17, 2009. The following goals and objectives are directly
applicable to the Land Use Plan:
Goal Objective
Goal 1: Quality Development
Promote quality development that is consistent with
the Urban Design Plan, well- maintained, attractive,
pedestrian-friendly, safe, contributes to an overall
sense of place and meet the needs of a vibrant and
diverse community.
Objective 1.1 Encourage the maintenance of existing
neighborhoods, features and amenities in order to preserve
property values and a unique sense of place.
Objective 1.3 Encourage appropriately-scaled neighborhood
design that compliments existing development patterns while
creating unique places, recognizing that quality residential
neighborhoods are the cornerstone of our community.
Objective 1.4 Emphasize creativity and ensure environmental
stewardship in the design of all development and public
infrastructure, maximizing the preservation of desirable
natural features such as trees, topography, streams, wildlife
corridors and habitat.
Objective 1.6 Consider high-quality single-family residential
uses as part of a planned mixed-use development at
appropriate transitional locations.
Objective 1.7 Explore and encourage opportunities for
redevelopment when appropriate.
Objective 1.8 Ensure high-quality design and a heightened
sensitivity towards the integration of new development with
the existing development and urban design pattern.
Goal 2: Balance
Maintain a balanced approach to growth and
development in order to preserve the City’s assets
(schools, public safety, and competitive edge in the
region) and fiscal health.
Objective 2.1 Encourage a balance of uses, including retail,
office, medical, hospitality, entertainment, institutional,
industrial and residential that is both responsive to and
sustainable within changing market conditions and sustains
growth in property values for the future.
Objective 2.3 Ensure the City’s built environment fosters a
positive relationship between the taxable value of real property
and the corresponding cost of municipal services.
Goal 3: Mobility
Develop an innovative mobility system that provides
for the safe, convenient, efficient movement of people
and goods, reduces traffic congestion, promotes
Objective 3.2 Implement and promote a mobility system that
addresses safety, design, comfort and aesthetic elements such
as landscaping, crosswalks, railing, lighting, traffic-calming and
signage in order to provide distinct character and functionality
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energy and transportation efficiency and promotes
expanded opportunities for citizens to meet some
routine needs by walking or bicycling.
for the City.
Objective 3.8 Continue to promote a strong working
relationship with the Texas Department of Transportation to
identify, design and implement projects that prevent or relieve
congestion in the area.
Goal 4: Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Support a comprehensive integrated parks, recreation
and open space system for all ages that creates value
and preserves natural assets of the City.
Objective 4.1 Ensure that new development incorporates
usable open space.
Objective 4.2 Ensure that parkland and open spaces include an
integrated mix of developed and natural areas with
consideration of protecting the City’s ecosystem and wildlife
corridors.
Goal 6: Economic Development
Create a diversified, vibrant and sustainable economy
through the attraction and support of business
enterprises and tourism meeting the vision and
standards desired by City leaders.
Objective 6.2 Provide necessary, desirable and diverse goods
and services for residents of the City.
Objective 6.4 Attract desired businesses to ensure economic
growth as well as continued employment and services for
residents of the City.
Objective 6.5 Enhance the quality of life for residents and the
sustainability of City business through the promotion of the
tourism, convention and hotel industry in the City.
Goal 7: Sustainability
Encourage the conservation, protection, enhancement
and proper management of the natural and built
environment.
Objective 7.3 Promote sustainable public and private
development practices and patterns, building design, water -
use reduction and waste reduction while maintaining the
existing character of the city.
Objective 7.5 Conserve, restore and promote tree and plant
cover that is native or adaptive to the City and region while also
protecting existing significant vegetation and maintaining the
existing character of the City.
Goal 9: Partnerships
Fully utilize and coordinate with the City’s many
partners to address issues facing the area, provide
services and facilities, promote volunteerism, support
events and programs and encourage economic
growth.
Objective 9.1 Partner with other government entities, non-
governmental organizations and the North Central Texas
Council of Governments to address regional and local issues.
Objective 9.3 Continue active partnerships with non-profit
organizations, civic groups and local businesses to create
opportunities that benefit the community.
Objective 9.4 Partner with local school districts to educate
Southlake’s youth in their municipality and seek youth input
when planning the future of our community.
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SUMMARY OF LAND USE PLAN CHANGES
The Southlake 2030 Consolidated Future Land Use Plan is an update to the Southlake 2025 Consolidated
Future Land Use Plan. Through the sector planning and area planning process, a number of land use changes
were recommended and nearly all of these recommendations were implemented in the Consolidated Future
Land Use Plan. A summary of changes are provided in the following sections.
Citywide Changes
• Removed T-1 and T-2 from the land use map.
• Revised the definition for Medium Density Residential to remove office and retail uses. Limited
office and/or retail uses may be appropriate only in areas with a site specific recommendation to
allow such uses.
• Revised the Floodplain designation to match the FEMA 100-year flood plain.
• Revised the Mixed Use definition to allow application on smaller properties (less than 50 acres) and
to provide scale and context criteria for hotel uses.
• Revised the Rural Conservation definition to allow application on smaller properties (less than 20
acres) and to remove reference to conservation easements.
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SUMMARY OF LAND USE PLAN CHANGES TABLE
Summary of Land Use Plan Changes by Sector Plan Area
NORTH SECTOR PLAN
Land Use Plan
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Sector Plan Issues Land Use Designation Changes &
Recommendations
N1 LU1
Land use designation is Low Density Residential
Former Fretwell (1) and Miles (2) properties
City-owned property designated for expansion of Bob Jones Park & Bob
Jones Nature Center & Preserve
Changed underlying land use designation from
Low Density Residential to Public Park/Open
Space.
N2 LU2
Land use designation is Low Density Residential
Former Fretwell (1) and Miles (2) properties
City-owned property designated for expansion of Bob Jones Park & Bob
Jones Nature Center & Preserve
Changed underlying land use designation from
Low Density Residential to Public Park/Open
Space.
N3 LU3 Land use designation is Medium Density Residential
Future site for a CISD elementary school
Changed the underlying land use designation to
Public/Semi-Public. Although the current land use
designation allows this use, a Public/Semi-Public
land use designation is more commonly
associated with a school use.
N4 LU4 Land use designation is Public/Semi-Public & Low Density Residential
Future site of a DPS station and training facility
Changed the boundary of the Public/Semi-Public
land use designation to reflect the anticipated lot
configuration. Although the Low Density
Residential land use designation allows this use, a
Public/Semi-Public land use designation is more
commonly associated with city facilities.
N5 LU5 Land use designation is Low Density Residential
Proposed site for a city park facility
Changed the land use designation to Public
Park/Open Space. Although the current land use
designation allows this use, a Public Park/Open
Space designation is more commonly associated
with public parks.
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Land Use Plan
Map No.
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Recommendations
N6 LU6
Land use designation is Low Density Residential
Recent development of Estes Park Phase IV (2007) and Brentwood (2006)
residential subdivisions
Brentwood = 1.04 du/acre
Estes Park IV = 1.46 du/acre
Changed underlying land use designation to
Medium Density Residential.
N7 LU7
Land use designation is Low Density Residential w/ Rural Conservation
Option
Development approval of Winfield Estates (anticipated completion 2010)
Changed underlying land use designation to
Medium Density Residential.
N8 LU8
Land use designation is Medium Density Residential w/Rural
Conservation Option
Development of Cliffs at Clariden Ranch significantly reduces possibility of
successful Rural Conservation application
Removed Rural Conservation Overlay.
N9 LU9
Land use designation is Medium Density Residential and Low Density
Residential
Optional Land Use designation of Rural Conservation
Development of Winfield Estates significantly reduces possibility of
successful Rural Conservation application
Removed Rural Conservation Overlay.
N10 LU10
Land Use Designation is Low Density Residential
Optional Land Use designation is Rural Conservation
Development of Wimbledon Estates, St. Emilion, Villas Del Sol, and other
single-lot properties along Sunshine Lane significantly reduces possibility
of Rural Conservation application
Removed Rural Conservation Overlay.
N11 LU11
Land Use Designation is Low Density Residential
No Optional Land Use designation
Considerable acreage of land developable within next 20 years
Added Rural Conservation Overlay.
WEST SECTOR PLAN
Land Use Plan
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Recommendations
W1 LU1
Land use designation is Low Density Residential
Recent development of Johnson Place Estates, which has a density of
1.24 du/acre
Changed underlying land use designation from
Low Density Residential to Medium Density
Residential
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Land Use Plan
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Recommendations
W2 LU2 Land use designation is Low Density Residential
Existing general office uses (Vermilion offices)
Changed underlying land use designation from
Low Density Residential to Office Commercial
W3 LU3 Land use designation is Medium Density Residential
Southlake Professional Plaza with office uses under development
Changed underlying land use designation from
Medium Density Residential to Office Commercial
W4 LU4
Land use designation is Mixed Use
Adjacent to Chesapeake Park to the east
Adjacent to a nonconforming landscape business to the south
Changed underlying land use designation from
Mixed Use to Medium Density Residential
W5 LU5 Land use designation is Medium Density Residential
Newly built church
Changed underlying land use designation from
Medium Density Residential to Public/Semi-Public
W6 LU6
Land use designation is Low Density Residential
City-owned property
Vacant lots with SF-1A zoning
Adjacent to ground water storage tanks to south, which may create
noise issues for any residences built on these lots
Changed underlying land use designation from
Low Density Residential to Public/Semi-Public.
SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS:
Specify that there will be no material storage and
no overnight vehicles unless they are
maintenance related.
In addition, develop a landscape buffer plan to
screen the tanks from residents to the north.
Explore options for funding landscaping and
irrigation, such as utilizing reforestation funds.
SOUTHEAST SECTOR PLAN
Land Use Plan
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Recommendations
SE1 LU1
Land use designation is Mixed Use only on area consumed by clubhouse
of Timarron Country Club.
“Mixed Use” designation may indicate possibility of undesired uses.
Changed underlying land use designation from
Mixed Use to Medium Density Residential.
SE2 LU2 Land use designation is Public/Semi-Public.
Southlake Sports Complex.
Changed underlying land use designation from
Public/Semi-Public to Public Parks/Open Space to
reflect current and future conditions.
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Land Use Plan
Map No.
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Recommendations
SE3 LU3
Land use designation is Industrial.
Saint John’s Baptist Church developed on north portion.
Undeveloped portion to south owned by Saint John’s Baptist Church.
Adjacent light industrial/flex office uses to south.
Changed underlying land use designation from
Industrial to Public/Semi-Public.
SE4 LU4
Land use designation is Medium Density Residential.
Self-storage and landscape materials businesses. thriving in this location
Close proximity to heavy industrial uses across Brumlow Ave.
Close proximity to SH 26 access.
Mixed Use land use designation adjacent to south.
Changed underlying land use designation from
Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use to
reflect expected continuance of existing uses.
SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS:
(for 4 and 4a):
Preserve all or a large portion of the existing
tree buffer on the west side of the properties
to help buffer uses from residential properties
to west.
The types of uses should transition from
higher intensity uses near S.H. 26 to lower
intensity uses (i.e. office or single-family
homes) adjacent to residential uses to the
west and north.
SE4a LU4a
Land use designation is Mixed Use.
Existing concrete plant.
Adjacent to S.H. 26.
Maintained Mixed Use land use designation.
SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS:
(for 4 and 4a):
Preserve all or a large portion of the existing
tree buffer on the west side of the properties
to help buffer uses from residential properties
to west.
The types of uses should transition from
higher intensity uses near S.H. 26 to lower
intensity uses (i.e. office or single-family
homes) adjacent to residential uses to the
west and north.
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Land Use Plan
Map No.
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Recommendations
SE5 LU5
Land use designation is Industrial.
Nonconforming light industrial structures along Continental Blvd in “I-1”
Light Industrial Zoning District.
“MH” Manufactured Housing Zoning District along Timberline Ct.
Changed underlying land use designation from
Industrial to Mixed Use to encourage additional
uses other than industrial along Continental Blvd.
SE6 LU6 & LU7
Underlying land use designation is Low Density Residential.
Properties are within 65 and/or 75 LDN (airport overlay zone).
Airport Compatible Land Use Ordinance prohibits single family
residential construction within 75 LDN.
The Southeast Sector Plan included the following
site specific recommendations:
For properties with a Low Density Residential
land use designation within the 75 LDN certain
Non-Residential and/or Transition Uses may be
appropriate in size and scale including Office
Commercial type uses.
Hold a planning charrette to discuss and consider
options for future development on these
properties. The boundary of the area to be
considered during the charrette may include
additional properties adjacent to LU6 and LU7.
These recommendations were superseded by the
Crooked/Kimball Small Area Plan.
CENTRAL SECTOR PLAN
Land Use Plan
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Recommendations
C1 LU1
Southlake Church of the Assemblies of God
Recent approval for expansion indicates church uses will continue long-
term
Changed underlying land use designation from
Medium Density Residential to Public/Semi-
Public.
C2 LU2 La Mirada Removed Rural Conservation Designation.
C3 LU3 Shady Oaks is currently under development
The Central Sector Plan recommended removing
the Rural Conservation designation. However,
after further consideration, this change was not
implemented in the Consolidated Future Land
Use Plan.
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FM 1709 & FM 1938 CORRIDORS PLAN (FM CORRIDOR PLAN)
Land Use Plan
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Corridor Plan Issues Land Use Designation Changes &
Recommendations
FM1 LU1
Land use designation is Low Density Residential and Floodplain
Frontage along 7-lane major arterial
Significant east-west elevation change
Changed underlying land use designation from
Low Density Residential to Mixed Use.
FM2 LU2
Land use designation is Medium Density Residential, Floodplain, and
Mixed Use
Private road
Multiple ownerships
Frontage along 7-lane major arterial
Maintained Mixed Use land use designation east
of creek. Maintained Medium Density land use
designation west of creek, specifically allowing
office uses.
SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS:
Maintained Medium Density Residential
designation west of creek, specifically allowing
office uses. Preserve the floodplain corridor.
FM3 LU3
Land use designation is Medium Density Residential and Retail
Commercial
Existing retail commercial uses along Players Circle
Nonconforming tree farm
Office zoning adjacent to Peytonville
Expanded the Retail Commercial designation to
include all of Players Circle. Maintained
remaining Medium Density Residential
designation.
SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION:
Maintained remaining Medium Density
Residential designation, specifically allowing
office uses on properties adjacent to Peytonville.
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Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2030]
Land Use Plan
Map No.
Ref. No. in
Corridor Plan Issues Land Use Designation Changes &
Recommendations
FM4 LU4
Land use designation is Medium Density Residential and Office
Commercial
Office Commercial designation does not follow the boundaries of
existing office development
Potential for office development adjacent to Carroll Avenue
Expanded the Office Commercial designation to
include the full boundary of the existing office
development at 910 E. Southlake Blvd.
Maintained remaining Medium Density
Residential and Office Commercial designations.
SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS:
For properties fronting on Carroll Avenue
(including those with the Medium Density
Residential designation), office uses may be
considered if development is planned in a
comprehensive manner. Buffer existing and
future residential uses from office uses.
In the FM Corridor Plan, connectivity between
Cross Lane and Carroll Avenue is discouraged.
After further consideration during development
of the Consolidated Future Land Use Plan, the
recommendation was modified as follows:
As a result of the medians, connection of Cross
Lane to FM 1709 should be reevaluated during
development of the Mobility Plan. Any future
connection of Cross Lane to Carroll Avenue is not
intended.
FM5 LU5
Land use designation is Office Commercial
Planned location of Stratfort Gardens Retail Center on the northern lot
Goddard School recently completed on the southern lot
Commercial (C-2) zoning
Changed the land use designation from Office
Commercial to Mixed Use.
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Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2030]
SH 114 CORRIDOR PLAN
Land Use
Plan Map No.
Ref. No. in
Corridor Plan Issues Land Use Designation Changes &
Recommendations
SH1 LU1
Land use designation is Office Commercial.
Zoning is S-P-1 with CS uses.
Part of Countryside Bible Church lot.
During the Southlake 2025 Plan process, this portion of the lot was
undeveloped. However, the church recently expanded and added a
building to this area of the lot.
Changed underlying land use designation from
Office Commercial to Public/Semi-Public.
SH2 LU2
Land use designation is Retail Commercial.
Optional land use designation is Employment Center.
Zoning is C2.
Parkway Office Center - uses include an animal hospital, office uses, and
undeveloped land.
Changed underlying land use designation from
Retail Commercial to Mixed Use.
SH3 LU3
Land use designation is Retail Commercial.
Optional land use designation is Employment Center.
Zoning is ECZ.
Properties are currently undeveloped.
These properties are part of the Plaza District of the Carillon
development and are planned to be primarily retail and office uses.
Changed underlying land use designation from
Retail Commercial to Mixed Use.
SH4 LU4
Land use designation is Medium Density Residential.
Zoning is SF-1A.
Planned roundabout at Highland and White Chapel.
Adjacency to planned Southlake Regional Medical Center to the east.
Changed underlying land use designation from
Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use.
SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION:
Uses are intended to be lower intensity, including
limited office and limited commercial activities.
SH5 LU5
Land use designation is Medium Density Residential, Office
Commercial, and Retail Commercial.
Zoning is S-P-2 with O-2 uses, C-3, CS, and AG.
Planned Southlake Regional Medical Center on the south and eastern
properties.
Changed underlying land use designations from
Medium Density Residential, Office Commercial,
and Retail Commercial to Mixed Use.
SH6 LU6 Land use is Office Commercial and Flood Plain.
Zoning is AG and S-P-1 with O-1 uses (Onsom Medical Offices).
Changed underlying land use designation from
Office Commercial to Mixed Use.
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Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2030]
Land Use
Plan Map No.
Ref. No. in
Corridor Plan Issues Land Use Designation Changes &
Recommendations
SH7 LU7
Land use is Office Commercial.
Zoning is CS.
Part of Jack D. Johnson Elementary School lot.
Changed underlying land use designation from
Office Commercial to Public/Semi-Public.
SH8 LU8
Land use is Mixed Use and Low Density Residential.
Zoning is S-P-1 with CS uses.
New Carroll Middle School.
Changed underlying land use designation from
Mixed Use and Low Density Residential to
Public/Semi-Public.
Summary of Land Use Plan Changes by Area Plan
CARROLL/1709 SMALL AREA PLAN
Ref. No. in
Area Plan Issues Land Use Designation Changes & Recommendations
LU1
Land use designation is Office Commercial at the southwest corner of
FM 1709 and Carroll Avenue
High-profile intersection
Across from Town Square and Shops at Southlake
Facing buildings’ backs to Zena Rucker Road would decrease the quality
of that residential corridor
Recommend “Retail Commercial” L.U.D. for local service, retail, and
restaurant uses (similar to the uses permitted in the C -2 zoning
district) for the northeast corner of the property; bounded by Carroll
Avenue to the east, Southlake Blvd to the north, Zena Rucker Road to
the south, and the planned street connection to the west.
Buildings’ backs facing Zena Rucker Rd or Southlake Blvd should be
limited. Rear facades should face the interior of the site.
LU2
Land use designation is Office Commercial
Facing buildings’ backs to Zena Rucker Road would decrease the quality
of that residential corridor
Recommend retaining the “Office Commercial” L.U.D. for the area
east of the creek, south of Southlake Blvd, north of Zena Rucker
Road, and west of the planned street connection.
Buildings’ backs facing Zena Rucker Rd or Southlake Blvd should be
limited. Rear facades should face the interior of the site.
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Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2030]
Ref. No. in
Area Plan Issues Land Use Designation Changes & Recommendations
LU3
Land use designation is Medium Density Residential
Considerable amount of area dedicated to floodplain and other water
features
Retain the Medium Density Residential designation for the area
south of Zena Rucker Road.
Clustering of housing may be appropriate for the preservation of
critical environmental resources and open space.
Preserve heavily wooded areas, especially within drainage areas and
floodplain.
CROOKED/KIMBALL SMALL AREA PLAN
Ref. No. in
Area Plan Issues Land Use Designation Changes & Recommendations
LU1
Land use designation is Retail Commercial at the southeast corner of FM
1709 and Kimball Avenue
Area behind retail establishments fronting on Southlake Blvd
Retail uses may not be appropriately placed deep into the subject site
Future access and frontage onto S. Village Center Drive
Desire for more flexibility in land uses in this location
CySolutions Office Complex approved
Recommend changing the land use designation from “Retail
Commercial” to “Mixed Use” in the area north of the planned Village
Center Extension and west of the Georgetown Park office
development.
LU2 Land use designation is Retail Commercial
Nolen Center retail uses approved
Recommend retaining the “Retail Commercial” designation for the
area at the southwest corner of E. Southlake Blvd and Nolen Drive.
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Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2030]
Ref. No. in
Area Plan Issues Land Use Designation Changes & Recommendations
LU3
Some “Low Density Residential” areas are within the 75’ LDN
Mature tree stands in the area should be protected to the extent
possible
Recommend adding the “Rural Conservation” optional land use
designation to all residentially-designated areas, encouraging
clustering homes outside the 75’ LDN and preserving open space
within the 75’ LDN.
If master planned comprehensively and with low impact on existing
infrastructure and neighboring residents, higher intensity “Mixed
Use” development may be appropriate north of Crooked Lane. Such
development may include retail, office, residential and other uses.
Per City Council motion the following recommendation is made: the
low density designations for the two most northerly lots located
along the eastern boundary of Kimball be designated as mixed use
and the southerly lot included therein will have its line drawn across
and over to the 65LDN and be designated as mixed use;
development in low density designation shall be developed in a
master planned context; the overall mixed use will be proceeded in a
master planned manner, with the preference to have lower intensity
uses from the northeast to the southwest across the plan area; and
the removal of the clustering designation on the low-intensity
portion of the land use plan.
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Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2030]
Ref. No. in
Area Plan Issues Land Use Designation Changes & Recommendations
LU4
“Low Density Residential” land uses are not congruent with the Airport
Compatible Land Use ordinance
Office, retail, residential, or other uses identified under the “Mixed Use”
category may be appropriate across from Dawson/Eubanks school
Some structures or properties are aging and may be ripe for
redevelopment within 20 years
Recommend changing the land use designation for 305, 395, 405 and
495 S. Kimball Avenue from “Low Density Residential” to “Mixed
Use” as well as the portion of 595 S. Kimball Avenue that is within
the 75’ LDN.
Per City Council motion the following recommendation is made: the
low density designations for the two most northerly lots located
along the eastern boundary of Kimball be designated as mixed use
and the southerly lot included therein will have its line drawn across
and over to the 65LDN and be designated as mixed use;
development in low density designation shall be developed in a
master planned context; the overall mixed use will be proceeded in a
master planned manner, with the preference to have lower intensity
uses from the northeast to the southwest across the plan area; and
the removal of the clustering designation on the low-intensity
portion of the land use plan.
LU5 “Office Commercial” land uses too restrictive and narrow for the large
parcel of land at the corner of Crooked Lane and S. Nolen Drive
Recommend changing the land use designation from “Office
Commercial” to “Mixed Use” to allow for a broader palette of uses;
however residential uses should be excluded from the 75’ LDN area.
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Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2030]
ADDITIONAL LAND USE CHANGES
(Recommended during final review of the Land Use Plan)
Location Issues Land Use Designation Changes &
Recommendations
185 S. White Chapel Blvd.
(White’s Chapel United Methodist Church)
Small area of the property has a Low Density Residential land use
designation which is inconsistent with the rest of the property’s
designation of Public/Semi-Public
Recommend changing the land use
designation from “Low Density Residential”
to “Public/Semi-Public”.
210, 250, and 300 Randol Mill Ave.
(Jellico Square Shopping Center)
Land use designation is Retail Commercial
Nolen Center retail uses approved
Recommend changing the land use
designation from “Low Density Residential”
and “Office Commercial” to “Retail
Commercial”.
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Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2030]
COMPARISON OF 2005 AND 2012 FUTURE LAND USE PLANS
The 2012 Consolidated Future Land Use Map is an evolution of the 2005 Consolidated Future Land Use Map.
The following table indicates the acreage of each land use for the 2005 and 2012 plans, the increase or
decrease from 2005 to 2012 in acres, and the percentage change.
Land Use Category 2005 Land Use
Plan (Acres)
2012 Land Use
Plan (Acres) Change (Acres) Change (%)
100 Year Flood Plain 776 653 -123 -16%
Corps of Engineers 760 760 0 0
Public Parks & Open
Space 368 417 48 13%
Public/Semi-Public 569 656 87 15%
Low Density Residential 4629 4435 -194 -4%
Medium Density
Residential 3892 4047 155 4%
Office Commercial 404 346 -57 -14%
Retail Commercial 269 251 -17 -6%
Regional Retail 122 122 0 0
Mixed Use 1017 1143 126 12%
Town Center 202 202 0 0
Industrial 422 399 -23 -5%
The most significant change was the 16% decrease in 100 Year Flood Plain, which is attributed to reconciling
the flood plain category with FEMA’s 100 year flood plain boundaries. The City saw a 13% increase in Public
Parks & Open Space with the addition of North Park as well as expansion of Bob Jones Park and the Bob Jones
Nature Center. The Public/Semi-Public category also increased primarily due to the development of two new
schools and due to the development or expansion of churches. The Mixed Use category increased in part as a
result of the removal of the Transition 1 and Transition 2 optional land use categories. The decrease in the
Office Commercial category is mostly attributed to the reclassification of properties to Mixed Use to allow
additional flexibility.
The following pie charts show the acreage distribution for the underlying land use categories for the 2005
Future Land Use Plan and the 2012 Future Land Use Plan respectively.
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Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2030]
2005 Future Land Use Plan Area Distribution
2012 Future Land Use Plan Area Distribution
776 Acres,
6% 760 Acres,
6% 368 Acres,
3%
569 Acres,
4%
4,629 Acres,
34%
3,891 Acres,
28%
404 Acres,
3%
269 Acres,
2%
1,016 Acres,
1%
1,017 Acres,
7%
202 Acres,
1%
422 Acres,
3% 317 Acres,
2%
100-Year Flood Plain Corps of Engineers Public Parks & Open Space
Public/Semi Public Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential
Office Commercial Retail Commercial Regional Retail
Mixed Use Town Center Industrial
Lake Grapevine
653 Acres,
5% 760 Acres,
6% 417 Acres,
3%
656 Acres,
5%
4,435 Acres,
32% 4,047 Acres,
29%
346 Acres,
3%
251 Acres,
2%
122 Acres,
1%
1,143 Acres,
8% 202 Acres,
1%
399 Acres,
3% 317 Acres,
2%
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Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2030]
LAND USE CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS
The following sections describe the twelve underlying land use categories. Additional information such as the
recommended land use mix, scale and context criteria, and overall character and design characteristics are
provided for land use categories that include a mix of uses and require further clarification.
FLOODPLAIN
Purpose and Definition: The Floodplain category illustrates areas designated by the August 1995 Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps as being in the 100 -year floodplain. The “floodplain” is an
expanse of natural vegetation and wildlife, and should be preserved as natural open area. Within the
floodplain is “floodway” that must be kept free of encroachment in order that the 100-year flood may be
carried without harmful increases in the height of flood waters. Although it is not to be encouraged, the
portion of the floodplain not in the floodway may be reclaimed for development under certain circumstances if
in accordance with FEMA regulations. The designated land use for areas of reclaimed floodplain is that of the
immediately adjacent land use category. This designation may also include environmentally sensitive areas,
habitats, or wetlands that may not be in FEMA identified floodplains.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Purpose and Definition: The Corps of Engineers category includes all property adjacent to Grapevine Lake
owned by the federal government and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). The primary
purpose of this property is the temporary reservoir storage of flood waters. Within the COE owner ship (and, in
some instances, on adjacent private land), there is a regulatory flowage easement at an elevation of 572 feet
above sea level. Through lease agreements with the COE, property within the Corps of Engineers category may
be utilized as parks, recreation, and open space. Ancillary commercial and retail activities associated with
these uses are permitted, but no habitable structures may be developed within the flowage easement.
PUBLIC PARKS / OPEN SPACE
Purpose and Definition: Public Parks/Open Space are public areas designated for active and passive recreation,
such as parks and athletic complexes, and public open space for the preservation of the scenic vistas and
natural vegetation of the City. This Land Use Plan depicts only existing Public Parks/Open Space facilities;
potential Public Parks/Open Space sites are illustrated in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.
PUBLIC / SEMI-PUBLIC
Purpose and Definition: Public/Semi-Public areas are suitable for a wide range of public, civic, and religious
uses, such as government offices and facilities, public and private schools, churches and related facilities
(including parsonage and parochial schools), cemeteries, and Public Parks/Open Space uses in conjunction with
these developments.
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Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2030]
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Purpose: The purpose of the Low Density Residential land use category is to provide for and to protect low
intensity detached single-family residential development that promotes the openness and rural character of
Southlake.
Definition: The Low Density Residential category is for detached single-family residential development at a net
density of one or fewer dwelling units per acre. Net density is the number of dwelling units per net acre,
which excludes acreage in all public rights-of-way. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public
Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-Public categories described previously. The Low Density Residential
category encourages the openness and rural character of the City of Southlake.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Low Density Residential category are
intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Single-family Residential 85% ±15%
Open space** 10% ±10%
Civic use 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
**Park dedication fees may be appropriate in lieu of open space. Small subdivisions (less than 4 lots)
may be designed without open space.
Scale and Context Criteria: Scale and context criteria describe intensity, location, and compatibility criteria for
the mix of land uses proposed.
Residential Uses:
Single family detached dwellings at a net density of one or
fewer dwelling units per acre.
Open Space:
Open spaces should be designed to add value to the
development and may include parks, playgrounds, greenbelts,
ponds and lakes, gardens, and conservation areas.
Provide natural walking paths along stream and creek
corridors.
Preserve existing wooded areas and stream corridors when feasible.
Emphasize environmental elements as “features” rather than constraints.
Civic Uses:
Small scale government offices and facilities, schools, churches and related facilities.
Overall Character and Design: This land use category is primarily characterized by single family detached
dwellings with rural cross-section roadways.
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Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2030]
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Purpose: The purpose of the Medium Density Residential land use category is to promote a neighborhood
setting primarily comprised of single family detached houses.
Definition: The Medium Density Residential category is suitable for any single-family detached residential
development. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space and Public/Semi-
Public categories previously discussed.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Medium Density Residential category are
intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Single-family Residential 85% +15%
Open space 10% ±10%
Civic use 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
Scale and Context Criteria:
Residential Uses:
Single family detached dwellings.
Open Space:
Open spaces should be designed to add value to the development and may include parks,
playgrounds, greenbelts, ponds and lakes, gardens, and conservation areas.
Provide natural walking paths along stream and creek corridors.
Preserve existing wooded areas and stream corridors when feasible.
Emphasize environmental elements as “features” rather than constraints.
Civic Uses:
Small scale government offices and facilities, schools, churches and related facilities.
Overall Character and Design Images:
Medium Density Residential Uses
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Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2030]
OFFICE COMMERCIAL
Purpose and Definition: The Office Commercial category is a commercial category designed and intended for
the exclusive use of office and limited office-related activities. It is established for and will be allocated to
those districts best suited for supporting commercial activity of an office character. It has been established to
encourage and permit general professional and business offices of high quality and appearance, in attractive
landscaped surroundings with the types of uses and design exterior appearance so controlled as to be
generally compatible with existing and future adjacent and surrounding residential development. Properties
with this designation may serve as a transition between established residential neighborhoods, major
roadways, and retail development. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open
Space and Public/Semi-Public categories previously discussed.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Office Commercial category are intended
only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Office 85% ±15%
Open space 10% ±10%
Civic use 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
Examples:
Typical Office Commercial Uses
RETAIL COMMERCIAL
Purpose and Definition: The Retail Commercial category is a lower- to medium-intensity commercial category
providing for neighborhood-type retail shopping facilities and general commercial support activities. It is
intended to provide limited local retail and/or office uses which serve neighborhoods in close proximity. It is
intended that all uses in this category will be compatible with adjacent single family uses, thereby maintaining
the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods. This category is intended to encourage
comprehensively planned developments. In areas where the Retail Commercial designation is adjacent to
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residentially zoned properties or areas with a residential designation on the Land Use Plan, lower intensity
activities such as office or office-related uses should be planned adjacent to the residential uses. Other
suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space, Public/Semi-Public, and Office
Commercial categories previously discussed.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Retail Commercial category are intended
only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Retail 65% +35%
Office 20% ±20%
Open space 10% ±10%
Civic use 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
REGIONAL RETAIL
Purpose: To preserve and promote quality, high-intensity retail centers along the S.H. 114 corridor that
provide convenient shopping for Southlake residents and to attract residents of neighboring communities.
Definition: The Regional Retail land use category is a higher-intensity commercial category providing for
regional retail shopping facilities that generally draw customers from a very large market area (5 mile radius or
greater). Development within this land use may consist of a single large anchor store (> 100,000 sq. ft.) or have
multiple anchor tenants (department, supermarket, drug, home improvement, sporting, variety, or specialty)
along with pad sites developed on the fringe of the area. Other permitted secondary uses include fast food,
restaurants, banks and service stations; however, these uses must be integrated into the larger primary use.
Regional Retail designated areas should have direct access to State Highway 114. Also, development within
the Regional Retail land use category must adhere to specific design guidelines (see appendix).
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Regional Retail category are intended only
to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Retail 90% ±10%
Office 5% ±5%
Open space 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
MIXED USE
Purpose: To provide an option for large-scale, master-planned, mixed use developments that combine land
uses such as office facilities, shopping, dining, parks, and residential uses.
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Definition: The range of activities permitted, the diverse natural features, and the varying proximity to
thoroughfares of areas in the Mixed Use category necessitates comprehensively planned and coordinated
development. New development must be compatible with and not intrusive to existing development. Further,
special attention should be placed on the design and transition between different uses.
Typically, the Mixed Use designation is intended for medium- to higher-intensity office buildings, hotels,
commercial activities, retail centers, and residential uses. Nuisance-free, wholly enclosed light manufacturing
and assembly uses that have no outdoor storage are permitted if designed to be compatible with adjacent
uses. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space, Public/Semi-Public, Low
Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Retail Commercial, and Office Commercial categories
previously discussed.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Mixed Use category are intended only to be
guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Retail 30% ±20%
Office 35% ±30%
Residential 15% ±15%
Open space 15% ±15%
Civic use 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
Scale and Context Criteria:
General:
Buildings and their pedestrian entrances are to be oriented towards internal streets.
Larger-format retail uses (with footprints larger than 40,000 s.f.) shall be located adjacent to the
arterial or highway with pedestrian entrances from internal streets.
Retail and Office Uses:
Pedestrian-oriented or automobile-oriented.
Hotel Uses:
Hotel uses should be full-service hotels at market-driven locations, primarily in the S.H. 114
Corridor. Full-service, for the purposes of this plan, shall be hotels that include a table-service
restaurant within or directly attached to the hotel. Other services or amenities typically included
would be bell service and room service, as well as available meeting space.
The desire is to approve hotels adequate to support market-driven commerce in the City, paying
attention to the product mix such that the hospitality services in the area are complementary to
one another.
Single-family Residential Uses:
Residential uses are to be located between the proposed office or retail uses and existing
residential neighborhoods. These uses are intended to provide a lower intensity transition
between existing neighborhoods and commercial uses.
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Residential uses should be well integrated with proposed open space and other civic uses to create
a sense of place.
They should also be integrated with proposed commercial uses in a manner that provides internal
automobile and pedestrian access to convenience commercial uses.
Single-family residential uses are recommended to be to the density and scale that is appropriate
based on the context and character of the proposed overall development.
Open Space:
Consider environmental elements as “features,” rather than constraints.
Emphasis shall be placed on preservation of existing wooded areas and stream corridors.
Avoid channeling or piping of streams.
Streams or creeks should become a focal point rather than the rear of the development.
Provide natural walking paths along stream and creek corridors.
Well designed and integrated open spaces are critical to the creation of successful mixed-use
neighborhoods.
Open spaces should be designed to add value to proposed development and not as an “after -
thought”. To that end, open spaces should maximize frontage along residential and office uses.
Open spaces shall occupy a prominent place in the development of a neighborhood and form the
center pieces of a community.
Open spaces are intended to be the “front-yards” and invite passive recreational activities. Open
spaces may be in the form of pocket parks, children’s play areas, squares, linear greens, and
conservation areas.
Use the topography as an advantage, do not flatten the site.
Preserve views.
Civic Uses:
Civic uses such as day-cares, post office, police substation, local government offices, churches, etc.
are encouraged. Ideally, civic uses should be located centrally in the development and provide
convenient access to all other uses and activities in the development.
Civic uses are to be designed to the scale and context of the neighborhood. Uses are encouraged
to be appropriately scaled to the proposed development and generally limited to a maximum of
10,000 square feet of built area.
Overall Character and Design:
Buildings are to be designed to be pedestrian friendly.
Buildings shall have shallow setbacks and sidewalks that are a minimum of 10’.
Buildings are to be oriented towards other buildings (across the street) or towards open spaces.
Minimize the impact of surface parking.
Mix up land uses to maximize shared parking.
Street Design Standards:
Internal streets to be designed to accommodate both automobiles and pedestrians.
Streets to be designed with curb and gutter.
Interconnected street network.
Regular blocks and streets.
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Block widths between 400’ and 600’.
Design speed <25 mph.
Representative Images:
Residential Uses
Neighborhood Scale Retail
Integrated Open Space
Natural Open Space Professional Office Use Civic Use
TOWN CENTER
Purpose: The purpose of the Town Center land use district is to
encourage the creation of a pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use urban
environment that serves as Southlake’s downtown and center of
community life.
Definition: The Town Center land use designation is intended to
enhance and promote the development of the community’s
downtown. The goal is to create an attractive, pedestrian-oriented
environment that becomes the center of community life in
Southlake. It may include compatibly designed retail, office,
cultural, civic, recreational, hotel and residential uses. All uses shall
be developed with a great attention to design detail and will be integrated into one cohesive district or into
distinct sub-districts, each with its own unique characteristics. A mix of different uses is encouraged to create
a vibrant, lively, and unique environment.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Town Center category are intended only to
be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
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Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Retail 35% ±25%
Office 25% ±10%
Residential 15% ±15%
Open space 15% +10%
Civic use 10% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
Scale and Context Criteria:
Retail Uses:
Pedestrian-oriented retail and service uses.
Office Uses:
Pedestrian-oriented office uses.
Residential Uses:
Residential uses are to be located between the proposed office or retail uses and existing
residential neighborhoods. These uses are intended to provide a lower intensity transition
between existing neighborhoods and commercial uses.
Residential uses should be well integrated with proposed open space and other civic uses to create
a sense of place.
They should also be integrated with proposed commercial uses in a manner that provides internal
automobile and pedestrian access to convenience commercial uses.
Residential uses are recommended to be to the density and scale that is appropriate based on the
context and character of the proposed overall development.
Open Space:
Consider environmental elements as “features,” rather than constraints.
Emphasis shall be placed on preservation of existing wooded areas and stream corridors.
Avoid channeling or piping of streams.
Streams or creeks should become a focal point rather than the rear of the development.
Provide natural walking paths along stream and creek corridors.
Well designed and integrated open spaces are critical to the creation of successful mixed-use
neighborhoods.
Open spaces should be designed to add value to proposed development and not as an “after -
thought”. To that end, open spaces should maximize frontage along residential and office uses.
Open spaces shall occupy a prominent place in the development of a neighborhood and form the
center pieces of a community.
Open spaces are intended to be the “front-yards” and invite passive recreational activities. Open
spaces may be in the form of pocket parks, children’s play areas, squares, linear greens, and
conservation areas.
Use the topography as an advantage, do not flatten the site.
Preserve views.
Located to add value, to create a sense of place, and to invite passive recreational activities.
Public squares, plazas, and parks integrated with the surrounding development.
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Civic Uses:
Government offices and facilities, schools, churches and related facilities.
Overall Character and Design Images:
Retail Uses Integrated Open Space
Representative Mixed Uses
INDUSTRIAL
Purpose and Definition: Industrial and business service development that is relatively free of unwanted side
effects, such as unsightliness, noise, odor, glare, vibrations, etc., is permitted in the Industrial category. If
meeting the qualification of relatively free of unwanted side effects, suitable types of development in the
Industrial category can be characterized by the manufacturing, processing, packaging, assembly, storage,
warehousing and/or distribution of products. Ancillary commercial and retail activities associated with these
uses are permitted. Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-Public activities as described above may be
permitted if surrounding industrial uses do not pose hazards and are sufficiently buffered.
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OPTIONAL LAND USE CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS
The optional land use categories provide alternative tools to encourage creativity and flexibility in
development while preserving Southlake’s unique character. These alternative land use categories may be
used by developers in lieu of the underlying land use category in cases where master planned developments
are proposed.
RURAL CONSERVATION (RC)
Purpose: The Rural Conservation (RC) land use designation is intended to protect and preserve a portion of
Southlake’s natural environment and rural character and to provide flexibility in design to promote
environmentally sensitive and efficient residential development.
Definition: The Rural Conservation land use designation allows for rural conservation subdivision
development.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Rural Conservation category are intended
only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Residential 60% ±10%
Open space 35% ±10%
Civic use 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
Scale and Context Criteria:
Preserve unique or sensitive natural resources such as floodplains, wetlands, streams, steep slopes,
woodlands, wildlife habitat, and agricultural/ranching areas.
Cluster houses and structures in less environmentally sensitive areas which will reduce the amount of
infrastructure, including paved surfaces and utility easements necessary for development.
Reduce erosion and sedimentation by minimizing land disturbance and removal of vegetation for
development.
Encourage interaction in the community by clustering houses and orienting them closer to the street,
providing public gathering places and encouraging the use of parks and community facilities as focal
points in the neighborhood.
Conserve scenic views and reduce perceived density by maximizing the number of houses with direct
access to and views of open space.
Preserve the character of rural cross-section roadways.
Perimeter fences should be designed to characterize the open and rural feel along roadways.
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Overall Character and Design Images:
Natural Open Space Rural Roadway
Discouraged Encouraged
EMPLOYMENT CENTER (EC)
The purpose of the Employment Center (EC) land use designation is to provide for a comprehensive set of
design standards and guidelines for the development of the City’s premier corridor – the S.H. 114 Corridor.
(See the appendix for specific form standards.) The EC land use category is intended for a continuum of
development from the highest intensity mixed use development immediately adjacent to the highway to the
lowest intensity residential uses adjacent to existing neighborhoods. The EC land use category shall be applied
to contiguous properties that are a minimum of 75 acres. To address this desired intensity gradient of
development, the EC land use category is further defined into three (3) sub-categories – EC-1, EC-2, and EC-
Residential (EC-R) categories.
EMPLOYMENT CENTER 1 (EC-1)
Purpose and Definition: The EC-1 category is intended for the highest intensity of commercial and
employment uses immediately adjacent to S.H. 114. This land use category should be applied to properties
that have significant frontage along the highway, have limited development constraints, and are largely
undeveloped or underdeveloped. For optimal development opportunities, properties in the EC-1 land use
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category should have a minimum contiguous frontage of 1,200 feet. The EC-1 land use category shall be a
maximum of 700 feet in depth (as measured from the R-O-W of S.H. 114). The EC-1 land use category has to
be applied in conjunction with the EC-2 and EC-R land use categories to provide for compatible transitions to
adjoining neighborhoods. As a percentage of the entire EC land use category applied, the EC-1 land use
category shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of any EC district.
Land Use Mix*: The following percentages for land use mix in the EC-1 land use category are intended only to
be guidelines and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific and EC context conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Retail 15% ±5%
Office 40% ±10%
Service Uses 15% ±5%
Single-Family Residential 15% ±5%
Open Space (plazas & squares) 10% +5%
Civic 5% +5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
Scale and Context Criteria: (see the appendix for specific form standards)
4 – 6 story buildings.
Buildings and their pedestrian entrances are to be oriented towards internal streets.
Building foot prints shall be between 40,000 and 80,000 square feet.
Larger-format retail uses (with footprints larger than 40,000 s.f.) shall be located adjacent to the
arterial or highway with pedestrian entrances from internal streets.
Overall Character and Design:
Buildings are to be designed to be pedestrian friendly.
Buildings shall have shallow setbacks and sidewalks that are a minimum of 10’.
Buildings are to be oriented towards other buildings (across the street) or towards open spaces.
Parking to be limited to:
o On-street parking.
o Surface parking to the rear of buildings.
Parking garages are encouraged over surface parking lots.
Street Design Standards:
Internal streets to be design to accommodate both automobiles and pedestrians.
Streets to be designed with curb and gutter.
Interconnected street network.
Regular blocks and streets.
Block widths between 400’ and 600’.
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Design speed <25 mph.
Character Images:
Representative Office Uses
EMPLOYMENT CENTER 2 (EC-2)
Purpose and Definition: The Employment Center 2 (EC-2) is intended for a medium intensity mix of uses that
transition from EC-1 or S.H. 114 to EC-R or lower intensity residential neighborhoods. This land use category
would be applied to properties that may have significant frontage along the highway, have limited
development constraints, and are largely undeveloped or underdeveloped.
Land Use Mix*: The following percentages for land use mix in the EC-2 land use category are intended only to
be guidelines and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific and EC context conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Retail 10% ±5%
Office 30% ±10%
Service Uses 10% ±5%
Single-Family Residential 30% ±10%
Open Space (plazas & squares) 15% +5%
Civic 5% +5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
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Scale and Context Criteria: (see the appendix for specific form standards)
2 – 4 story buildings.
Building oriented towards internal streets with a shallow setback (8’ – 12’).
Smaller building footprints (<4,000 s.f. each).
Small scale retail uses shall be located at key intersections.
Overall Character and Design:
Buildings shall be designed to be pedestrian friendly.
Buildings shall have stoops or shallow entrance courtyards.
Sidewalks shall be 6’ – 8’ with a linear planting strip for street trees.
Buildings are to be oriented towards other buildings (across the street) or towards open spaces.
Parking to be limited to:
o On-street parking.
o Parking garages and/or surface parking accessed through rear alleys.
Street Design Standards:
Internal streets to be design to accommodate both automobiles and pedestrians.
Streets to be designed with curb and gutter.
Interconnected street network.
Curvilinear and/or regular street network.
Block widths between 500’ and 700’.
Design speed <25 mph.
Character Images:
Representative Residential Uses
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Representative Office Uses
EMPLOYMENT CENTER RESIDENTIAL (EC-R)
Purpose and Definition: The Employment Center Residential (EC-R) designation is intended for low-intensity,
predominantly residential neighborhoods. This land use category should be applied to properties that have
significant development constraints such as wetlands, creeks, floodplains, water bodies, steep grades, and
woodlands and are largely undeveloped or underdeveloped. This category is intended for properties adjacent
to existing neighborhoods, open space, or as buffers from environmentally sensitive areas. Very limited non-
residential uses (office, retail, and civic) may be permitted at key street intersections and shall be designed to
an appropriate neighborhood scale.
Land Use Mix*: The following percentages for land use mix in the EC-R land use category are intended only to
be guidelines and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific and EC context conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Retail 5% -5%
Office 5% -5%
Service Uses 5% ±5%
Single-Family Residential 60% +5%
Open Space (plazas & squares) 20% +5%
Civic 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
Scale and Context Criteria: (see the appendix for specific form standards)
1 – 2 story buildings.
Building oriented or angled towards internal streets with deeper setbacks (15’ – 25’).
Non-residential uses limited to civic uses.
Residential clustering may be used to protect sensitive environmental resources.
Overall Character and Design:
Buildings may have a continuous common yard along the front or a porch and fence.
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Sidewalks may be in the form of trails or pedestrian paths that meander through the neighborhood.
Parking to be limited to:
o On-street parking.
o Parking garages that are located behind the main house on the lot.
Landscaping can be more natural with the street landscaping complementing the front-yard
landscaping.
Street Design Standards:
Internal curvilinear street network.
“Eyebrows” (i.e., cul-de-sacs that only have half a bulb) are recommended over traditional cul-de-sacs.
Block widths range between 700 feet and 1,000 feet.
Streets can be of rural cross-sections with no curbs and swales for storm water drainage.
Design speeds of about 25 mph.
Character Images:
Residential Uses Integrated with Open Space and Natural Features
Open Space Representative Residential Uses
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AIRPORT COMPATIBLE LAND USES
Due to an agreement between the City of Southlake and the Dallas-Fort
Worth International Airport, development is restricted in certain areas of
the City. The agreement created two noise contour “zones” within
Southlake; these noise contour “zones” are indicated on the land use map.
No residential development is allowed within the 75+ LDN noise contour.
Residential development is allowed in the 65-75 LDN contour provided
that a certain noise level reduction (NLR) is met. Non-residential uses are
permitted in both contour zones, but must meet specific noise level
reduction requirements. Please refer to the Airport Compatible Land Use
Zoning Ordinance No. 479 for details of these regulations.
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NATURAL RESOURCE EXTRACTION ACTIVITIES
POLICY ON NATURAL RESOURCE EXTRACTION ACTIVITIES
The City of Southlake places significant emphasis on the protection of the natural environment, including tree
preservation, protection of ground water resources and air quality. The city recognizes that the preservation
of the natural environment provides a significant protection of the quality of life our citizens enjoy.
Increased market demand and possibly vast natural gas reserves from the Barnett Shale have created
economic opportunities for some area residents in terms of leases, royalties and bonus payments. In order to
balance the economic upside with environmental protection, the city has established the following policies to
guide regulatory and approval decisions regarding natural resource extraction activities within the city.
1. Any natural resource extraction activity should demonstrate that the street or highway facilities
providing access to the activity are adequate in functional classification, width and structural
capacity to meet the requirements of the proposed activity. Also, the operator must ensure that the
city will be reimbursed monetarily for any damages to public assets such as roadways that may be
damaged as a direct result of activities related to natural resource extraction.
2. Natural resource extraction activities, including the installation and operation of pipelines, should
occur in a manner that minimizes its impact on surrounding properties, specifically residential uses.
3. Activity related to production should be buffered adequately from adjoining uses, including
screening and other fencing that minimizes the nuisance impacts of the extraction activity.
4. Any natural resource activity should minimize impact on the city’s natural environment, specifically
resources identified on the city’s Environmental Resource Protection Map. The city will consider the
following when evaluating an application to permit natural resource extraction activity:
Disturbance of existing vegetation;
Grading of soils;
Soil and erosion control;
Wildlife habitats;
Ground water resources;
Surface water resources; and
Federal, state and local regulations.
5. Companies proposing to operate will conduct educational and informational meetings between the
city, the citizens, and property owners to ensure cooperation, coordination, and communication.
6. New developments (residential and commercial) should be planned to take into account current and
future natural resource extraction activity to the extent it can be reasonably anticipated and vice
versa.
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7. All drilling and production operations including truck traffic and the location of any easements for
pipe lines should be conducted in a manner which minimizes the impact on existing surface uses and
conducted in a manner that does not negatively impact future planned land uses, roadways,
pathways, sidewalks, open space areas, and parks. The locations of any easements for pipe lines are
to be along property boundaries.
8. Well sites should be reclaimed and closed by techniques which ensure that the future use of the
property is not impaired because of environmental or safety problems or the existence of improperly
abandoned or located equipment such as well heads or flowlines. Applicants should specifically
address timelines for drilling, production, and reclamation activity during initial application.
9. Prior to the commencement of any activities related to natural resource extraction, the owner or
operator must obtain all required permits and meet all applicable city regulations and ordinances.
Also, the operator must demonstrate to the city through written plans and procedures and other
information deemed necessary to demonstrate that the activity can be conducted in a manner that
ensures the health, safety and welfare of the citizens.
10. Application for a Specific Use Permit for drilling should encompass the entire proposed pad site.
11. Location of equipment associated with wells such as separators and water tanks should be
centralized and apart from the pad site and located in a manner where truck traffic has minimum
impact on adjacent land uses.
SITE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR OIL & GAS DRILLING & PRODUCTION PAD SITES
In addition to meeting all city ordinances and regulations, all pad sites that are in gas drilling production
operation within the city shall meet the following standards for fencing and buffering.
1. Hardscape – surface treatment of the pad:
I. During Drilling – crushed concrete aggregate.
II. During Production –
Dust free aggregate of a decomposed granite material.
Where site disturbance exceeds the fenced areas of the pad, natural ground cover shall be
restored with aggregate of native grass seeding.
2. Fencing:
I. During Drilling – 8’ high chain link fence with all weather fabric in black or dark green; 8’ high
chain link gate.
II. During Production – Masonry or a combination of masonry and wrought iron with similar
characteristics as the rendering illustrated in Figure 1.
3. Landscaping:
I. During Production – Vegetative screening as recommended in Figure 1.
4. Lighting:
I. All pad sites shall be well lit during drilling and production phases with fixtures using high-
pressure sodium bulbs. Lighting during production shall meet the city’s lighting ordinance, as
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amended. Maximum height of fixtures shall be 25’. Light fixtures shall match those of the
adjoining neighborhoods or development and be approved by City Council. All lighting must
meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards.
5. Color during production phase:
I. All wrought iron fences and gates shall be painted dark green or black.
II. All equipment on the pad site shall be painted in earth tones limited to beige, brown, and green.
6. Access roads and driveways:
I. During drilling, all access drives shall meet the city’s standards for construction entrances and
driveways.
II. During production, all access drives shall be paved, dust-free and subject to applicable city
standards and ordinances. Access drives shall be approved by City Council.
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Figure 1:
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APPENDIX A
REGIONAL RETAIL DESIGN GUIDELINES
Development within the Regional Retail land use category must adhere to the following design guidelines.
1. Facades and Exterior Walls
INTENT: Façades shall be articulated to reduce the massive scale and the uniform, impersonal
appearances of large retail buildings and provide visual interest that will be consistent with the
community’s identity character, and scale. The intent is to encourage a more human scale that
residents of Southlake will be able to identify with their community.
GUIDELINE: Developments shall use animating features such as arcades, display windows, entry areas,
or awnings along at least 60 percent of the front and 50% of the side façades that face a public right-
of-way.
2. Roofs
INTENT: Variations in roof lines should be used to add interest to, and reduce the massive scale of
large buildings.
GUIDELINE: Roof lines shall be varied. Mansard roofs, gable roofs, hip roofs, or dormers shall be
incorporated. Alternating lengths and designs may be acceptable and can be addressed during the
preliminary development plan.
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3. Parking Lot Orientation
INTENT: Parking areas should provide safe, convenient, and efficient access for vehicles and
pedestrians. They should be distributed around large buildings in order to shorten the distance to
other buildings and public sidewalks and to reduce the overall scale of the paved surface. If buildings
are located closer to streets, the scale of the complex is reduced, pedestrian traffic is encouraged, and
architectural details take on added importance.
GUIDELINE: No more than 60 percent of the off-street parking area for the entire property shall be
located between the front façade within the front yard of the principal building(s) and the primary
abutting street unless the principal building(s) and/or parking lots are screened from view by out
parcel development (such as restaurants) and additional tree plantings and/or berms.
4. Entryways
INTENT: Entryway design elements and variations should give orientation and aesthetically pleasing
character to the building. The standards identify desirable entryway design features. Large retail
buildings should feature multiple entrances. Multiple building entrances reduce walking distances
from cars, facilitate pedestrian and bicycle access from public sidewalks, and provide convenience
where certain entrances offer access to individual stores, or identified departments in a store.
GUIDELINES: Each principal building on a site shall have clearly defined, highly visible customer
entrances featuring no less than three of the following:
canopies or porticos
overhangs
recesses/projections
arcades
raised corniced parapets over the
door
peaked roof forms
arches
outdoor patios
display windows
architectural details such as tile
work and moldings which are
integrated into the building
structure and design
integral planters or wing walls
that incorporate landscaped areas
and/or places for sitting
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All sides of a principal building that directly face a public right-of-way shall feature at least one
customer entrance. The number of entrances for the principal building shall be addressed at the
preliminary development plan stage. Where additional stores will be located in the principal building,
each such store shall have at least one exterior customer entrance, which shall conform to the above
requirements.
5. Pedestrian Flows
INTENT: Provide safe and efficient pedestrian movement from the parking areas to the store front(s).
GUIDELINES:
Pedestrian walkways from the parking lot to the store entrances shall be provided. All internal
pedestrian walkways shall be distinguished from driving surfaces through the use of durable, low
maintenance surface materials such as pavers, bricks, or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian
safety and comfort, as well as the attractiveness of the walkways. Signs shall be installed to
designate pedestrian walkways.
Sidewalks, no less than 8 feet in width, shall be provided along the full length of the building along
any facade featuring a customer entrance, and along any facade abutting public parking areas.
Such sidewalks shall be located at least six (6) feet from the facade of the building to provide
planting beds for foundation landscaping, except where features such as arcades or entryways are
part of the facade.
6. Building Backs
INTENT: The rear or sides of buildings often present an unattractive view of blank walls.
GUIDELINE: Back of building should not be clearly visible from the public right-of-ways or adjacent
residential. Additional landscaping may be required by the Planning Commission to effectively buffer
adjacent land use as deemed appropriate.
7. Building Colors
INTENT: Exterior building colors comprise a significant part of the visual impact of a building and
therefore should be aesthetically pleasing.
GUIDELINE: Facade colors shall be low reflectance, subtle, neutral or earth tone colors.
The use of high intensity colors, metallic colors, or fluorescent color is prohibited.
8. Central Features and Community Spaces
INTENT: Buildings should offer attractive and inviting pedestrian scale features, spaces and amenities.
Entrances and parking lots should be configured to be functional and inviting with walkways
conveniently tied to logical destinations. Drop-off/pick-up points should be considered as integral parts
of the configuration. Pedestrian ways should be anchored by special design features such as towers,
arcades, porticos, pedestrian light fixtures, bollards, planter walls, and other architectural elements
that define circulation ways and outdoor spaces. The features and spaces should enhance the building
and the center as integral parts of the community fabric.
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GUIDELINE: Each retail establishment subject to these standards shall contribute to the establishment
or enhancement of community and public spaces by providing at least two of the following:
patio/seating area, pedestrian plaza with benches, window shopping walkways, outdoor play area,
water feature, clock tower, steeple, or other such deliberately shaped area and/or a focal feature or
amenity that, in the judgment of the Planning Commission, adequately enhances such community and
public spaces. Any such areas shall have direct access to the public sidewalk network and such features
shall not be constructed of materials that are inferior to the principal materials of the building and
landscape.
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APPENDIX B
EMPLOYMENT CENTER FORM STANDARDS
Standard Employment Center 1
(EC-1)
Employment Center 2
(EC-2)
Employment Center Residential
(EC-R)
A. Building Height
Principal
Building
Outbuilding N/A
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B. Private Frontages
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C. Public Frontages (Streetscape)
Option 1.
Total Width 18 – 32 feet 12 – 16 feet 12 – 24 feet
Curb:
Type Raised curb Raised curb Open swale (bar ditch)
Radius 5 – 15 feet 5 – 20 feet 10 – 30 feet
Sidewalk 12 – 30 feet 4 – 8 feet 4 – 8 feet
Street Trees
Location &
Arrangement Depending on context Regular or clustered Clustered
Species Single species Alternating species Multiple species
Planter Type Tree well Continuous planter
(green verge) Continuous planter
Planter
Width 6 feet X 6 feet 8 feet – 12 feet 8 feet – 12 feet
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Standard Employment Center 1
(EC-1)
Employment Center 2
(EC-2)
Employment Center Residential
(EC-R)
C. Public Frontages (Streetscape)
Option 2.
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Standard Employment Center 1
(EC-1)
Employment Center 2
(EC-2)
Employment Center Residential
(EC-R)
Total Width 12 - 24 feet 12 – 16 feet 16 – 24 feet
Curb:
Type Raised curb Raised curb Open swale (bar ditch)
Radius 5 – 15 feet 5 – 20 feet 10 – 30 feet
Sidewalk 15 – 20 feet 4 – 8 feet N/A
Street Trees
Location &
Arrangement Regular Regular Clustered
Species Single species Single species Multiple species
Planter Type Continuous planter
(green verge) Continuous planter Continuous swale
Planter
Width 6 feet wide 8 feet – 12 feet wide 8 feet – 16 feet wide
D. Street Trees
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Tree Selection
Criteria
Trees with the following
characteristics are generally
recommended:
High branching (minimum
of 10’ clearance from the
ground).
Compact spread and
should be between 12 and
30 feet.
Should have a tap root
system (root system
should go deep and not
spread wide).
Fast growing.
Semi evergreen – to
reduce the problem of
shedding leaves in fall.
Should be resistant to
drought, dust, and
pollution.
Trees with the following
characteristics are generally
recommended:
High branching (minimum of
10’ clearance from the
ground).
Compact spread and should
be between 12 and 30 feet.
Should have a tap root
system (root system should
go deep and not spread
wide).
Fast growing.
Semi evergreen – to reduce
the problem of shedding
leaves in fall.
Should be resistant to
drought, dust, and pollution.
No limitation on tree selection; but
preference to native selections.
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E. Street Lighting
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Standard Employment Center 1
(EC-1)
Employment Center 2
(EC-2)
Employment Center Residential
(EC-R)
F. Open Space
Square: A geometrically symmetrical
open space, available for
unstructured recreation and civic
purposes. A square is spatially
defined by buildings. Its landscape is
consisted of paths, lawns, and trees,
formally arranged. Square are to be
located at the intersection of
important streets. Size shall range
from 1- 5 acres.
Green: An open space available for
unstructured recreation. A green
may be defined by landscaping
rather than buildings. Its landscape
is consisted of land and trees in a
natural arrangement. The size of a
green shall range from 2 acres to 10
acres.
Park: Is a natural preserve available
for unstructured recreation. A park
is usually independent of
surrounding building frontages. Its
landscape consists of natural paths,
trails, meadows, woodlands, and
open shelters. Minimum size shall
be 10 acres.
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Plaza: An open space available for
civic purposes and limited
commercial activities. A plaza is
spatially defined by buildings and its
landscape shall consist primarily of
hardscape (pavement) and trees are
optional. Plazas are to be located at
key intersections and the size shall
range from 0.5 – 2 acres.
Plazas can be wider sidewalks or
extensions of sidewalks for the
purpose of providing outdoor
seating for restaurants and cafes.
Playground: Is an open space
designed and equipped for
recreation of children. A
playground may be fenced and may
include an open shelter.
Playgrounds may be interspersed
within residential areas and may be
placed in a block. Whenever
possible, playgrounds shall be
placed in such a location that they
are visible from adjoining properties
for maximum security. Playgrounds
may be included in parks and greens
or in community activity centers.
Playgrounds are appropriate in all
the 3 EC land use categories.
Environmental Preserve: Is a
natural open space reserved for
land that is under permanent
conservation. It shall consist of
areas in the flood plain, woodlands
to be preserved, creeks, water
bodies, steep grades, and other
environmentally sensitive lands.
Activities in the environmental
preserve shall be limited to natural
trails, paths, and equestrian trails.
If significant lake access is
available, canoe put-ins or other
passive water recreation activities
may be permitted.
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Standard Employment Center 1
(EC-1)
Employment Center 2
(EC-2)
Employment Center Residential
(EC-R)
G. Parking
Surface or structured parking in the
middle of the block.
Detached or attached garage and
on-street parking.
Detached or attached garage and
no on-street parking.
Structured parking with ground floor
office/retail uses.
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Detached or attached garage with
rear alley access and on-street
parking.
Surface parking with building
anchoring the corner and surface
parking along the side street.
Parking screened with a double row
of trees along S.H. 114 access road.
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Standard Employment Center 1
(EC-1)
Employment Center 2
(EC-2)
Employment Center Residential
(EC-R)
I. Architectural Standards
a. Materials and Color
Brick or masonry on all
facades visible from the right
of way.
Brick and masonry colors are
to be of a natural shade.
Roof design and colors are to
complement the façade
materials and are to be of
neutral/natural colors.
Generally flat roofs are
encouraged (specifically
building 4 stories and
higher).
Sloping roofs may not be
painted, but may be of
natural materials or finishes.
Brick or masonry on all
facades visible from the right
of way, except along alleys.
Brick and masonry colors are
to be of a natural shade.
Roof design and colors are to
complement the façade
materials and are to be of
neutral/natural colors.
Brick or masonry on all
facades visible from the
right of way.
Brick and masonry colors
are to be of a natural shade.
Roof design and colors are
to complement the façade
materials and are to be of
neutral/natural colors.
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APPENDIX C
Vision, Goals & Objectives
Adopted by City Council on November 17, 2009
Ordinance No. 960
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SOUTHLAKE 2030 VISION STATEMENT
Southlake will continue to enhance its status as a desirable, attractive, safe, healthy and fiscally -sound
community with quality neighborhoods, while maintaining a high standard of living, learning, shopping,
working, recreation, and open spaces. Southlake will continue to be a vibrant community that epitomizes
both economic and environmental sustainability.
SOUTHLAKE 2030 GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Goal 1: Quality Development
Promote quality development that is consistent with the Urban Design Plan, well- maintained, attractive,
pedestrian-friendly, safe, contributes to an overall sense of place and meet the needs of a vibrant and
diverse community.
Objective 1.1 Encourage the maintenance of existing neighborhoods, features and amenities in
order to preserve property values and a unique sense of place.
Objective 1.2 Create and preserve attractive pedestrian-friendly streets and pathways to encourage
transportation alternatives to the automobile.
Objective 1.3 Encourage appropriately-scaled neighborhood design that compliments existing
development patterns while creating unique places, recognizing that quality
residential neighborhoods are the cornerstone of our community.
Objective 1.4 Emphasize creativity and ensure environmental stewardship in the design of all
development and public infrastructure, maximizing the preservation of desirable
natural features such as trees, topography, streams, wildlife corridors and habitat.
Objective 1.5 Promote unique community character through a cohesive theme by emphasizing
urban design detail and performance standards for structures, streets, street lighting,
landscaping, entry features, wayfinding signs, open spaces, amenities,
pedestrian/automobile orientation and transition to adjacent uses.
Objective 1.6 Consider high-quality single-family residential uses as part of a planned mixed-use
development at appropriate transitional locations.
Objective 1.7 Explore and encourage opportunities for redevelopment when appropriate.
Objective 1.8 Ensure high-quality design and a heightened sensitivity towards the integration of new
development with the existing development and urban design pattern.
Objective 1.9 Strengthen street and landscape design standards to enhance the visual quality along
major corridors.
Objective 1.10 Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas Department of
Transportation to improve the appearance of bridges, embankments and entryways
into the City.
Objective 1.11 Ensure that city- and developer-provided infrastructure is functional, aesthetically
well-designed, and integrated with the natural environment.
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Objective 1.12 Continue to strengthen the City’s regulations to encourage effective signage that is
appropriately designed and scaled to minimize adverse impacts on community
aesthetics.
Objective 1.13 Explore creating participation programs with home owner associations and subdivision
groups to enhance the long-term viability of neighborhood features and amenities.
Goal 2: Balance
Maintain a balanced approach to growth and development in order to preserve the City’s assets (schools,
public safety, and competitive edge in the region) and fiscal health.
Objective 2.1 Encourage a balance of uses, including retail, office, medical, hospitality,
entertainment, institutional, industrial and residential that is both responsive to and
sustainable within changing market conditions and sustains growth in property values
for the future.
Objective 2.2 Support appropriate public-private financial partnerships that will help retain and
enhance the City’s economic base.
Objective 2.3 Ensure the City’s built environment fosters a positive relationship between the taxable
value of real property and the corresponding cost of municipal services.
Goal 3: Mobility
Develop an innovative mobility system that provides for the safe, convenient, efficient movement of people
and goods, reduces traffic congestion, promotes energy and transportation efficiency and promotes
expanded opportunities for citizens to meet some routine needs by walking or bicycling.
Objective 3.1 Provide a safe and efficient streets and pathways network that allows travel to
shopping areas, schools, parks and places of employment, reducing the need to travel
on the City’s major arterials (FM 1709, FM 1938, or SH 114) and minimizes cut-through
traffic in residential neighborhoods.
Objective 3.2 Implement and promote a mobility system that addresses safety, design, comfort and
aesthetic elements such as landscaping, crosswalks, railing, lighting, traffic-calming
and signage in order to provide distinct character and functionality for the City.
Objective 3.3 In accordance with a need identified by the Citizen Survey, provide and promote a
continuous pedestrian pathways system that is user-friendly, efficient, safe,
economical, and connect parks, shopping, schools, work and residential areas.
Objective 3.4 Pursue opportunities to link Southlake’s pathways to systems in adjacent cities and
trails on the Corps of Engineers property.
Objective 3.5 Develop a program to encourage the dedication of easements for pathway
construction in accordance with the sidewalk priority plan and Capital Improvements
Plan.
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Objective 3.6 Identify and prioritize the funding and construction of mobility system capital
improvements projects according to the impacts on safety, system efficiency, costs,
and maintaining acceptable levels of service.
Objective 3.7 Increase safe bicycle mobility when reasonably possible.
Objective 3.8 Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas Department of
Transportation to identify, design and implement projects that prevent or relieve
congestion in the area.
Objective 3.9 Continue to evaluate and improve upon the existing mobility system within the City,
maintaining existing infrastructure, making required improvements and evaluating
innovative ways to integrate transportation and land use.
Objective 3.10 Obtain adequate right-of-way for future roadway corridors and improvements.
Goal 4: Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Support a comprehensive integrated parks, recreation and open space system for all ages that creates value
and preserves natural assets of the City.
Objective 4.1 Ensure that new development incorporates usable open space.
Objective 4.2 Ensure that parkland and open spaces include an integrated mix of developed and
natural areas with consideration of protecting the City’s ecosystem and wildlife
corridors.
Objective 4.3 Promote water conservation and reuse in the design of parks and open spaces.
Objective 4.4 Utilize partnerships to create open space and recreation facilities.
Objective 4.5 Ensure an even geographic distribution of park facilities and recreation activities—
both active and passive—for citizens of all ages.
Objective 4.6 Provide a full range of park facilities and linear linkages that will accommodate the
current and future needs of the City’s residents and visitors.
Objective 4.7 Integrate passive recreational opportunities into preserved natural and drainage areas.
Objective 4.8 Incorporate feedback received from the Parks and Recreation Citizen Survey into
recreation activities and park facilities.
Objective 4.9 Acknowledge the City’s rich natural history, heritage and historical landmarks.
Objective 4.10 Determine parkland desirable for dedication as part of the development process based
on classification, location and maintenance cost.
Objective 4.11 Prioritize investments in existing and established parks understanding that there will
be strategic opportunities for land acquisition.
Objective 4.12 Incorporate educational and learning opportunities within parks and related facilities.
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Objective 4.13 Pursue recreational and educational opportunities on Corps of Engineers property
compatible with the goal of protecting and preserving the existing ecosystem for
future generations.
Goal 5: Public Safety
Establish and maintain protective measures and policies that reduce danger, risk or injury to property and
individuals who live, work or visit the City.
Objective 5.1 Maintain a level of police, fire and ambulance services commensurate with population
and business needs.
Objective 5.2 Provide effective and efficient professional public safety services in partnership with
the citizens we serve, encouraging mutual respect and innovative problem-solving,
thereby improving the quality of life in our community.
Objective 5.3 Ensure compliance with the stated standard of response coverage and industry
guidelines through the provision of facilities, equipment, personnel and roadways.
Objective 5.4 Ensure that all buildings and public facilities are constructed in compliance with all
applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations and standards.
Objective 5.5 Maintain the continued compliance with national standard of excellence through the
accreditation process.
Objective 5.6 Enhance and promote public safety through public-private partnerships and utilization
and training of volunteers.
Objective 5.7 Maintain a high level of community readiness through training and communications
among neighborhood and volunteer groups and city, county, state, and federal
entities.
Objective 5.8 Develop and implement safety education programs that enhance the quality of life
and safety in the community.
Objective 5.9 Promote security of public buildings and infrastructure.
Objective 5.10 Ensure safe and healthy working conditions for city staff, volunteers and officials by
providing security, facility, vehicular and equipment maintenance, information,
education and training.
Goal 6: Economic Development
Create a diversified, vibrant and sustainable economy through the attraction and support of business
enterprises and tourism meeting the vision and standards desired by City leaders.
Objective 6.1 Promote the City both nationally and regionally as a great place to live, work, visit,
shop and recreate.
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Objective 6.2 Provide necessary, desirable and diverse goods and services for residents of the City.
Objective 6.3 Foster an environment that retains and supports existing businesses to ensure the
sustainability of our existing tax base.
Objective 6.4 Attract desired businesses to ensure economic growth as well as continued
employment and services for residents of the City.
Objective 6.5 Enhance the quality of life for residents and the sustainability of City business through
the promotion of the tourism, convention and hotel industry in the City.
Objective 6.6 Develop a clear and understandable incentive policy that accomplishes the business
attraction and retention goals of the City and is based on factors such as job creation,
investment, quality of business, return on investment and overall value to the
community.
Objective 6.7 Foster communication between the public and private sectors.
Goal 7: Sustainability
Encourage the conservation, protection, enhancement and proper management of the natural and built
environment.
Objective 7.1 Maintain and implement policies to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources, such
as energy in the heating, cooling, and operation and maintenance of city facilities.
Objective 7.2 Promote public awareness and education on such sustainability issues as public health,
energy and water conservation and overall environmental stewardship.
Objective 7.3 Promote sustainable public and private development practices and patterns, building
design, water-use reduction and waste reduction while maintaining the existing
character of the city.
Objective 7.4 Protect surface, storm, and groundwater quality from septic discharge, impervious
surface runoff, improper waste disposal and other potential contaminant sources.
Objective 7.5 Conserve, restore and promote tree and plant cover that is native or adaptive to the
City and region while also protecting existing significant vegetation and maintaining
the existing character of the City.
Objective 7.6 Protect and enhance air quality in coordination with federal, regional and local
agencies.
Objective 7.7 Recognize the importance of and protect the biological diversity for the ecological and
aesthetic benefits to the community.
Objective 7.8 Define, protect, and celebrate the local Cross Timbers Ecosystem as a community asset
for future generations.
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Objective 7.9 Assess and minimize the ecological impact of any new trails provided on Corps of
Engineers property.
Goal 8: Community Facilities
Plan and provide quality community facilities and services that effectively meet the service needs of
Southlake’s residents and businesses.
Objective 8.1 Provide a level of community facilities that meet the needs of both the existing and
projected population.
Objective 8.2 Encourage cooperation with the school districts in planning for and financing
community facilities to encourage the cost-effective provision of resources.
Objective 8.3 Systematically evaluate City-owned buildings in terms of their quality of service
delivery and prioritize maintenance and renovation accordingly.
Objective 8.4 Incorporate new computer and telecommunications technologies into public buildings
and designated areas in order to improve time and cost efficiency of service delivery
and to meet increasing demands of information access and sharing.
Goal 9: Partnerships
Fully utilize and coordinate with the City’s many partners to address issues facing the area, provide services
and facilities, promote volunteerism, support events and programs and encourage economic growth.
Objective 9.1 Partner with other government entities, non-governmental organizations and the
North Central Texas Council of Governments to address regional and local issues.
Objective 9.2 Continue mutually beneficial partnerships between the City and local school districts
to explore the provision of facilities, services, technology, and other opportunities
through open communication and close coordination.
Objective 9.3 Continue active partnerships with non-profit organizations, civic groups and local
businesses to create opportunities that benefit the community.
Objective 9.4 Partner with local school districts to educate Southlake’s youth in their municipality
and seek youth input when planning the future of our community.
Goal 10: Infrastructure
Through sound management and strategic investment, develop, maintain, improve and operate public
infrastructure that promotes health, safety and an enhanced quality of life for all members of the
community.
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Objective 10.1 Ensure equitably-distributed and adequate services and facilities.
Objective 10.2 Plan and program land acquisition and the installation of all essential public facilities to
reasonably coincide with the need for such facilities.
Objective 10.3 Identify and implement programs where costs may be shared by multiple agencies
and/or developers.
Objective 10.4 Provide for adequate public water and sewer services in appropriate areas of the
City.
Objective 10.5 Provide and maintain an effective stormwater management system throughout the
City.
Objective 10.6 Maintain and enhance existing infrastructure and levels of service through the
provision of timely maintenance, repair and replacement as needed.
Objective 10.7 Provide and maintain effective solid waste collection and recycling programs for
residents.
Objective 10.8 Provide a streetlight system for adequate illumination and a wayfinding signage
system for pedestrian and driver safety where appropriate.
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APPENDIX D
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APPENDIX E
North Texas 2050 Guiding Principles
Excerpted from North Texas 2050
www.visionnorthtexas.org
1. Development Diversity – Meet the needs of changing markets by
providing a mix of development options and land use types in
communities throughout the region.
2. Efficient Growth – Promote reinvestment and redevelopment in
areas with existing infrastructure, ensure that new infrastructure
supports orderly and sustainable growth, and provide coordinated
regional systems of natural and built infrastructure.
3. Pedestrian Design – Create and connect pedestrian-(and bicyclist)
oriented neighborhoods, centers and places throughout the
region.
4. Housing Choice – Sustain and facilitate a range of housing
opportunities and choices that meet the needs of residents of all
economic levels and at all stages of life.
5. Activity Centers – Create mixed use developments that are
centers of neighborhoods and community activities and serve as
hubs of non-automobile transportation systems.
6. Environmental Stewardship – Protect, retain or enhance the
region’s important natural assets (including its air, water, land and
forests) and integrate these natural features and systems into the
character of the region’s communities and the experiences of its
residents.
7. Quality Places – Strengthen the identities of the region’s diverse
communities through preservation of significant historic
structures and natural assets, creation of new landmarks and
gathering spaces, use of compatible architectural and landscape
design, and support for the activities and institutions that make
each community unique.
8. Efficient Mobility Options – Invest in transportation systems,
facilities and operations that provide multi-modal choices for the
efficient and sustainable movement of people, goods, and
services.
9. Resource Efficiency – Design buildings, sites, communities and
regional systems to use water, energy, and renewable resources
responsibly, effectively and efficiently, and to retain non-
renewable resources for the use of future generations.
10. Educational Opportunity – Provide opportunities for all North
Texans to have access to the schools, people and technology they
need for success in learning throughout their lives.
11. Healthy Communities – Identify and support functional,
sustainable infrastructure and institutions that offer North Texans
access to affordable, nutritious foods, opportunities for physical
activity, and access to wellness and primary care services.
12. Implementation – Achieve the region’s vision by adoption of
compatible comprehensive plans and ordinances for cities and
consistent investment plans for regional systems; involve citizens
and stakeholders in all aspects of these planning processes.