Item 16 Draft Consolidated Land Use Plan - 2018-5-11
City of Southlake
DRAFT Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
An Element of the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan
Adopted by Southlake City Council
Ordinance No. ______
____________, 2018
Prepared by
Planning & Development Services Department
5-11-2018
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CITY COUNCIL
Laura Hill
Mayor
Shahid Shafi
Place 1
Shawn McCaskill*
Place 2
Chad Patton*
Place 3
Randy Williamson
Place 4
John Huffman*
Place 5
Christopher Archer
Place 6
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Michael Forman*
Chairman
Daniel Kubiak*
Vice Chairman
Michael Smietana
Commissioner
Chris Greer*
Commissioner
Kourosh Panahy
Commissioner
Michael Springer*
Commissioner
Craig Rothmeier
Commissioner
*Southlake 2035 Corridor Planning Committee or Land Use Plan Committee member
CORRIDOR PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Brandon Bledsoe
Ex Officio
Frances Scharli
Parks & Recreation Board
CITY STAFF
Shana K. Yelverton
City Manager
Benjamin Thatcher
Assistant City Manager
Alison Ortowski
Assistant City Manager
Ken Baker, AICP
Senior Director of Planning & Development Services
Dennis Killough, AICP
Deputy Director of Planning & Development Services
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
7 LAND USE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
10 SUMMARY OF LAND USE PLAN CHANGES
Summary of Land Use Plan Changes Table 12
Comparison of 2012 and 2018 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 2035 Vision, Goals & Objectives
73 APPENDIX D: City of Southlake Strategy Map
74 APPENDIX E: Vision North Texas Guiding Principles
75 APPENDIX F: Southlake 2035 Environmental Resource Protection Map
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Ordinance No. _____, Adopted _______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
INTRODUCTION
The Consolidated Future Land Use Plan (the Land Use Plan) is a
component of the Southlake 2035 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 2035
Land Use Plan replaces the Southlake 2030 Land Use Plan, which was
adopted in 2012.
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 (or corridors along major roadways) 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 (or
corridor 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. Sector boundaries were further refined as part of the Southlake 2030 Plan process
Southlake 2035
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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and also included two small planning areas identified as requiring further discussion and review. These small
planning areas were the Carroll/1709 Plan Area (a 150-acre area at the southwest corner of E. Southlake
Boulevard and S. Carroll Avenue) and the Crooked/Kimball Plan Area (an 82-acre area between S. Kimball
Avenue and S. Nolen Drive). The two resulting “Small Area Plans” took sector planning to a more thorough
and detailed level.
This comprehensive plan update, the Southlake 2035 Plan, includes the same sectors established under the
Southlake 2030 Plan with small changes to plan boundaries. This includes four sector plans (West, North,
Central, and Southeast) and two corridor plans (S.H. 114 Corridor and F.M. Corridors). Recommendations
from the Southlake 2030 Carroll/1709 Small Area Plan and Crooked/Kimball Small Area Plan were incorporated
as appropriate.
Southlake 2025 Planning Sectors Southlake 2030 Planning Sectors
Southlake 2035 Planning Sectors
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Ordinance No. _____, Adopted _______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
For the Southlake 2035 process, 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). Similarly, the Central,
North, Southeast, and West Sectors were combined into one document called the Sector Plan.
Although recommendations may vary from area to area, all sector and corridor 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 and
corridor plans are consolidated to create one cohesive document for the City as a whole and the result is the
City’s Land Use Plan.
Recommendations developed in the sector and corridor 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 and corridor 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 City Council appointed the 2035 Corridor Planning Committee to oversee the update of the S.H. 114
Corridor Plan and the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan, the first two sector plans developed during the
Southlake 2035 comprehensive plan update. The Corridor Planning Committee included members of City
Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Board and their first task was to develop
the Southlake 2035 Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives. The committee used the Southlake 2030 Plan Vision,
Goals, and Objectives as a foundation; making modifications to reflect changes in the community over the last
several years and to address the expansion of the comprehensive plan’s scope. Next, the committee
developed the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan, which was adopted by City Council on June 20th, 2017 and the F.M.
1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan, which was adopted by City Council on December 5th, 2017. For the Sector
Plan (including the North Sector, Central Sector, West Sector, and Southeast Sector) and the Consolidated Land
Use Plan, City Council appointed the Southlake 2035 Land Use Plan Committee. The Land Use Plan Committee
included all members of the Corridor Planning Committee as well as additional City Council and Planning and
Zoning Commission members.
Altogether, the committees held ____ public meetings between January 2017 and _________ 2018 to discuss,
review, and develop land use recommendations for the three planning corridors, four planning sectors, and
the city as a whole. All of these meetings were advertised on the city’s website.
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:
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1. 2035 Corridor Planning Committee and 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 _____ in ___________.
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.
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Ordinance No. _____, Adopted _______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
Results
City Activities and Operations
Comprehensive Plan Elements
Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals and Objectives
Strategic Management System
Citizen Satisfaction Survey 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 shown
on the previous page.
The Strategic Management System guided the development of
the Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals and Objectives (VGO), which
define a desired direction for growth in the City. All
recommendations in the Southlake 2030 and subsequent
Southlake 2035 plans 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. The
recommendations from the comprehensive plan elements 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
operations, ensuring the City is working to achieve the
community’s goals.
Further, the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan assists the City
Council, 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.
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
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about important regional land use issues and to build support for initiatives that create a successful and
sustainable future for North Texas.
From 2004 through 2010, Vision North Texas 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 2035 Plan with North Texas 2050. All Southlake 2035 recommendations are linked to at least
one of the guiding principles (please see Appendix C). 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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Ordinance No. _____, Adopted _______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
LAND USE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
All components of the Southlake 2035 Plan are guided by the Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives,
which were adopted by City Council on June 20, 2017. 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 and existing development
patterns, 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 and enhancement
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 1.5 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.
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
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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 3.2 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 3.8 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.
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 4.4 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 4.10 Determine parkland desirable for dedication as
part of the development process based on classification,
location and maintenance cost.
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
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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 2035 Consolidated Future Land Use Plan is an update to the Southlake 2030 Consolidated
Future Land Use Plan. Through the corridor and sector planning process, a total of five (5) land use changes
were recommended and all of these recommendations were implemented in the Consolidated Future Land
Use Plan. A summary of changes are provided in the following sections.
LAND USE CATEGORIES
In regard to land use categories, six new optional land use categories were added that apply in the S.H. 114
Corridor. These include the Campus Office Overlay, Multi-Tenant Office Overlay, High-Rise Office Overlay,
Medical and Wellness District Overlay, Restaurant and Specialty Retail Overlay, and Mixed Medical and
Wellness and Office District Overlay. These optional land use categories were applied as shown in the
following map. A map detailing all site specific recommendation areas can be found on page 12 and site
specific recommendations are described in the table beginning on page 13.
Optional Land Use Overlay Map
LAND USE DESIGNATION CHANGES
The following map highlights the areas with a recommended underlying land use designation change.
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Office Commercial
and Retail
Commercial to
Mixed Use
Medium Density
Residential to
Office Commercial
Office Commercial
to Medium Density
Residential
Office Commercial
to Mixed Use
Office Commercial
and Retail
Commercial to
Mixed Use
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SUMMARY OF LAND USE PLAN CHANGES BY CORRIDOR/SECTOR
S.H. 114 Corridor
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation
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Fidelis and Shivers tracts
• Land Use designation is
Mixed Use.
• Zoning is S-P-2 with O-1, O-2,
HC, C-1, C-2, C-3, and B-1
uses on Fidelis tract and
• Land is currently vacant and
numerous attempts at site
plan approval have been
unsuccessful
• Eastern portion of the
property lies adjacent to
established single-family
residential neighborhoods
• Planned extension of
Kirkwood Boulevard run
through these tracts
• Traffic access onto White
Chapel should be limited
LU#1 – Geographical Area Below
• Retain the existing underlying Mixed Use land use designation
and apply the Campus Office Overlay district.
• Future development on these properties should be approved
in a manner that is sensitive to potential impacts on adjacent
residential areas, particularly as related to noise, traffic,
building heights, lighting and views.
• Provide a corner enhancement feature at SH 114 and W. Dove
Rd in conjunction with development on the west half of the
Fidelis tract.
• Development of the Shivers property should be integrated
with the Carillon commercial to the east.
• For areas immediately along and east of the planned Kirkwood
Blvd. extension, low-impact development such as residential
with a similar design and pattern to the existing
neighborhoods across White Chapel may be considered as a
transition to the neighboring single-family residential
properties. Also a low-scale or garden office component may
be considered if development is planned in a comprehensive
manner which maximizes tree preservation.
• Buffer any residential uses from non-residential uses on this
property.
• Traffic signals at major street intersections should be
anticipated and addressed with development.
• As development is proposed traffic impacts on Dove St. and
White Chapel Blvd (including the traffic circle) should be
assessed.
• Development should be sensitive to the existing tree cover
and attempts should be made during the planning process to
maximize tree cover along with natural features and
topography.
• Any development should be walkable and pedestrian friendly.
• Family history of Shivers tract should be preserved or
recognized possibly through use of open space.
• As development occurs drive access to Kirkwood Blvd. should
be encouraged with limited drive access onto White Chapel
Blvd.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map and add
the Campus Office
Overlay district with
the locations
indicated on the
optional Land Use
Overlay Map on
page 10.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, B1
1.3, 1.4,
1.8
Development
Diversity,
Efficient Growth,
Quality Places
PDS
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LU2
Carillon
• Land Use designation is Mixed
Use
• Zoning is ECZ
• Undeveloped commercial areas
along S.H. 114 frontage or near
hard corner of S.H. 114 and N.
White Chapel Blvd.
• Current Master Plan contains a
high concentration of retail and
a recommendation for a
performance arts facility which
the City has determined is
economically unfeasible to build
and operate.
LU #2 – Geographical Area Below
• Retain the existing underlying Mixed Use designation and add
the Restaurant and Retail Specialty Overlay to the west
portion of the site and the Mixed Medical and Office Overlay
to southeastern portion of the area.
• In the non-residential portion of Carillon immediately east of
White Chapel between S.H. 114 and Kirkwood, develop a
unique “customer experience” and “sense of place” that is
pedestrian rather than automobile focused. Desired uses are
chef-driven restaurant cluster, incubator, and possibly a
culinary school component, along with specialty retail and
health and wellness uses consistent with target industries as
identified in the Economic Development Master Plan.
• Boutique or unique hotels, health and medical services and
support office may also be appropriate uses if properly
integrated into the environment.
• Design process for the non-residential portion of Carillon
should focus on preserving natural tree stands and utilizing
existing trees to create inviting open spaces. Restaurant
cluster is envisioned with common use outdoor eating and
gathering space utilizing natural and manmade features. In all
overlays, a central park or greenspace may include public
facilities not already discussed which offer a variety of cultural
experiences.
• As development is proposed traffic impacts on White Chapel
Blvd. north of SH 114 should be assessed and the widening of
White Chapel Blvd. to 4 lanes between Kirkwood and SH 114
should occur when warranted.
• Provide a combination of structured and surface parking.
Surface parking should be dispersed into lots of minimal size
which are adequately screened from adjacent rights of way
and residential areas.
• Future development on these properties should be approved
in a manner that is sensitive to potential impacts on adjacent
residential areas, particularly as related to noise, traffic,
building heights, lighting and views.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to add the
Restaurant and
Retail Specialty
Overlay to the west
portion of the site
and the Mixed
Medical and Office
Overlay to
southeastern
portion of the area
with the locations
indicated on the
optional Land Use
Overlay Map on
page 10.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, B1
1.7, 1.8,
2.1
Efficient Growth,
Activity Centers,
Quality Places,
Healthy
Communities
PDS
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LU3
3 acres property north of
Countryside Bible Church and
Chapel Crossing along S.H. 114.
• City-owned property
• This property is part of a
larger area of nearly
contiguous tree coverage
along S.H. 114 between
Kirkwood Blvd. and White
Chapel Blvd.
LU #3 – Geographical Area Below
• Encourage preservation of trees along S.H. 114 frontage to
preserve continual tree-line along both sides of the corridor
and provide a “city in a forest” aesthetic on the western side of
the city.
• Maintain this land as passive permanent open space and
encourage development of adjacent properties in such a
manner that a contiguous natural tree line is maintained
between S.H. 114 and developed sites when practical.
Tier 1 – Add a note
to the Consolidated
Land Use Plan that
this property will be
maintained as
passive permanent
open space.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, B1
1.1, 1.8,
1.9, 7.5,
7.8
Environmental
Stewardship,
Quality Places
PDS
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SE corner of S.H. 114 and N. White
Chapel Blvd.
• Land Use designation is Mixed
Use
• Zoning is S-P-2
LU #4 Geographical Area
• Retain the existing underlying Mixed Use designation and add
the Mixed Medical and Office Overlay to southeastern portion
of the area.
• Medical, health and wellness uses encouraged in accordance
with Economic Development Master Plan recommendations.
Multi-story Corporate or office uses with signature corner
feature, parking structure, and below grade parking are
encouraged.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to include
Mixed Medical and
Office Overlay with
the locations
indicated on the
optional Land Use
Overlay Map on
page 10.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, B1
1.7, 1.8,
2.1
Efficient Growth,
Activity Centers,
Quality Places,
Healthy
Communities
PDS
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Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation
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LU5
Hospital Site
• Includes approximately 30.7
acre hospital property, of
which half is developed as
either buildings or parking.
• Additional approximately 6.6
acres at NE corner of N.
White Chapel and E. Highland
zoned for low density single-
family residential.
• Land Use designation is
Mixed Use and a small
portion of Flood Plain
• Zoning is S-P-2 and SF-1A
LU #5 Geographical Area
• Retain the existing underlying Mixed Use designation and add
Medical and Wellness and Office Overlays.
• The future development of the site should occur in a manner
consistent with the initial hospital development.
• Vehicular and pedestrian connectivity to the existing hospital
and surrounding properties is encouraged.
• Parking structures and below grade parking are encouraged.
• Future development near Highland St and White Chapel
Boulevard should be approved in a manner that is sensitive to
potential impacts on adjacent residential areas, particularly as
related to noise, traffic, building heights, lighting and views.
Acceptable types of development may also include garden
office for properties adjacent to White Chapel Boulevard and
Highland Street.
• Development should be sensitive to the existing tree cover
and attempts should be made during the planning process to
maximize tree cover along with natural features and
topography.
• Any development should be walkable and pedestrian friendly.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to include
Medical and
Wellness Overlay
with the locations
indicated on the
optional Land Use
Overlay Map on
page 10.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, B1
1.7, 1.8,
2.1
Efficient Growth,
Activity Centers,
Quality Places,
Healthy
Communities
PDS
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LU6
124 acre Milner property
• Land Use designation is
Mixed Use, Flood plain, and
Medium Density Residential
• Zoning is AG
• Surrounded by areas of Low-
Density Residential and
Medium-Density Residential
LU #6 Geographical Area
• Retain the existing Medium-Density Residential and Mixed Use
designations and add the Mixed Medical and Office Overlay to
the north portion of the site corresponding to the underlying
Mixed Use designation.
• Office development should be limited to building size and scale
which is compatible with adjacent single-family residential and
preserves the maximum amount of green space on the site.
Buffer should be established between existing and future
residential uses and planned office uses. Any commercial
component should be developed holistically with neighboring
commercial properties to the east, including the considerations
shared parking and the alignment of access drives along S.H.
114 to improve parking and access to the existing commercial
site at the corner of 114 and Carroll.
• Future development should be approved in a manner that is
sensitive to potential impacts on adjacent residential areas,
particularly as related to noise, traffic, building heights, lighting
and views.
• Culinary or Specialty Retail may be appropriate on the eastern
side of the property provided it is designed in a manner that is
respectful to existing site features and the adjacent residential
neighborhood.
• Development of the Medium Density Residential portion of the
property should evaluate connectivity to Lakewood Acres to
allow this neighborhood direct access to the S.H. 114 frontage
road.
• Any development should be walkable and pedestrian friendly.
• Embrace and leverage topography and natural features to
create a signature development on this site. Avoid mass
grading of site or alteration of existing stream.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to include
Mixed Medical and
Office Overlay with
the locations
indicated on the
optional Land Use
Overlay Map on
page 10.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, B1
1.3, 1.4,
1.6, 1.8,
2.1, 4.1,
7.5
Development
Diversity,
Environmental
Stewardship,
Quality Places
PDS
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Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
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LU7
Gateway Church in NR-PUD #5 and
S-P-1 (480-714) and Chesapeake
property
• Land Use designation is Mixed
Use and Public/Semi-Public
• Zoning is NR-PUD and AG
• Contains Gateway Church
campus and multiple
undeveloped parcels
• Gateway Church has in the last
several years sold portions of
its land
• Existing wetlands on
Chesapeake site. Drains water
from Town Square to the 100
year flood plain east of N.
Kimball Ave.
LU #7 Geographical Area
• Retain existing Mixed Use and Public/Semi-Public Land Use
designations and add Multi-Tenant Office Overlay on the
undeveloped portion along S.H. 114 as indicated on the
Overlay Map page 28.
• Office development should consist of moderately-scaled
buildings with a high degree of design quality with amenities
at major corners and features such as structured or
underground parking. Buildings should lessen in height closer
to Kirkwood Blvd. corridor.
• Office development near Highland St. should be limited to
building size and scale which is compatible with adjacent
single-family residential and preserves the maximum amount
of green space on the site. Buffer should be established
between existing and future residential uses and any planned
office uses.
• Future development should be approved in a manner that is
sensitive to potential impacts on adjacent residential areas,
particularly as related to noise, traffic, building heights,
lighting and views.
• Area is also appropriate for medical development consistent
with overlay description, and educational facilities as
recommended in the Economic Development Master Plan.
• Future development on the Chesapeake site should
incorporate existing wetlands and creek. Evaluate the water
intake from Town Square and reduce impact on downstream
flood plain.
• Any development should be walkable and pedestrian friendly
and should explore opportunities to interconnect adjacent
properties particularly to the north through a trail system.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to include
the Multi-Tenant
Office consistent
with the locations
indicated on the
optional Land Use
Overlay Map page
10.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, B1
1.4, 1.8,
2.1, 7.4
Efficient Growth,
Environmental
Stewardship,
Quality Places
PDS
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Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
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LU8
Cherry Ln
• Land Use designation is Office
Commercial and Mixed Use.
• Zoning is O-1, C-2, C-3, S-P-1,
MF-1, SF-1A
• Contains a variety of uses and
development intensities close
to the 114 corridor, including
garden office, duplex, retail,
and an animal clinic.
• 65 LDN airport overlay.
LU #8 Geographical Area
• Retain underlying Mixed Use and Office Commercial Future
Land Use designations and add the Medical and Wellness
Overlay along S.H. 114 as indicated on the Overlay Map page
28.
• Encourage the Medical and Wellness uses as described in the
Overlay along S.H. 114. However, Culinary or Specialty Retail
may be considered along S.H. 114 if traffic impacts can be
addressed.
• Redevelopment of residential properties to the north as
garden office may be considered if development is proposed in
a comprehensive manner with emphasis on connectivity to
adjacent commercial properties.
• Future development should be approved in a manner that is
sensitive to potential impacts on adjacent residential areas,
particularly as related to noise, traffic, building heights, lighting
and views.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to add
Medical and
Wellness Overlay as
indicated on the
Overlay Map on
page 10.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, B1
1.7, 1.8,
2.1
Efficient Growth,
Quality Places
PDS
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Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
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LU9
Commercial areas near Shady Lane
• Land Use designation is Retail
Commercial and Office
Commercial
• Zoning is C-3 and S-P-1
• Between 114 frontage and
existing low-density
neighborhood
LU #9 Geographical Area
• Add the Medical and Wellness Overlay to all areas west of
Shady Lane and Restaurant and Specialty Retail Overlay to the
area at the northeast corner of Kimball and SH 114.
• Amend Future Land Use Map and change the land use
designation from Office Commercial and Retail Commercial
land use categories to the Mixed Use Land Use Category.
• Medical uses should consist of lower intensity destination uses
such as health and wellness designed around specific user.
• Retail establishments consistent with target industries
identified in the Economic Development Master Plan may be
considered if potential traffic impacts are adequately
addressed.
• Cross access between properties should be provided. Natural
tree buffers should be preserved along residential boundaries.
• Future development should be approved in a manner that is
sensitive to potential impacts on adjacent residential areas,
particularly as related to noise, traffic, building heights, lighting
and views.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to add
Medical and
Wellness Overlay
and the Restaurant
and Retail Specialty
Overlay as
indicated on the
Overlay on page 10.
Tier 1 - Amend
Future Land Use
Map (underlying)
and change the
land use
designation from
Office Commercial
and Retail
Commercial land
use categories to
the Mixed Use Land
Use Category.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, B1
1.7, 1.8,
2.1
Efficient Growth,
Activity Centers,
Quality Places,
Healthy
Communities
PDS
The following recommendations (LU 10 -14) address
the creation of the overlay land use
recommendations and the general geographic
location of the land uses.
LU10
The north side of 114 corridor
between W. Kirkwood Blvd.
and N. White Chapel Blvd. is a
growing area for potential
office/corporate campus type
development
• Create an overlay or optional Future Land Use to allow for the
development of large-scale office developments on the north
side of 114.
• Future development should be approved in a manner that is
sensitive to potential impacts on adjacent residential areas,
particularly as related to noise, traffic, building heights,
lighting and views.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map in to add
the Campus Office
Overlay as
indicated on the
Overlay Map on
page 10.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, CBO4
Attract
High-
Quality
Businesses,
B1, C4
1.8 Quality Places PDS
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LU11
The area containing Children’s
Medical Center, Methodist
Southlake Hospital, and
Harborchase has the potential to
aid in attracting health care uses
and facilities to Southlake
• Create an overlay or optional Future Land Use to foster
development of health services facilities in the area along S.H.
114 between N. White Chapel and N. Carroll while also
allowing market flexibility for these sites to develop as offices.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to add the
Medical and
Wellness or Mixed
Medical Wellness
and Office Overlays
as indicated on the
Overlay Map on
page 10.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, CBO4
Attract
High-
Quality
Businesses,
B1
1.8, 6.4, Educational
Opportunity,
Healthy
Communities
PDS
LU12
The city desires a variety of office
typologies, scale and bulk along the
114 corridor, with future
development consisting primarily
of a mixture of campus and multi-
story offices.
• New office development should conform to areas and formats
addressed in overlay districts.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to add the
Mixed Medical
Wellness and
Office, Multi-
Tenant Office or
High-Rise Office
Overlay as
indicated on the
Overlay Map on
page 10.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, B1
CBO4
Attract
High-
Quality
Businesses,
B1
1.5, 1.8 Quality Places PDS
LU13
Based on the findings of the MXD
Retail Saturation study, Southlake
is over-retailed and future retail
should be highly targeted and
specialized.
• New retail is encouraged to be limited to areas identified in
the 114 Corridor Overlay districts and consistent with the
recommendations of the Economic Development Master Plan.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to add the
Restaurant and
Retail Specialty
Overlay as
indicated on the
Overlay Map on
page 10.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, CBO4
Attract
High-
Quality
Businesses,
B1
1.8, 2.1,
6.2, 6.4
Development
Diversity
PDS
LU14
The existing newly created optional
land use categories serve as a
guide for development if a
property owner or developer
wishes to pursue this option. The
existing underlying land use
categories remain as in the current
Land Use Plan except for LU area
#9.
• All existing underlying land use categories remain in place
except as recommended in LU9 (Mixed Use Category added).
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to reflect
the Overlay Map on
page 10.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, B1
CBO4
Attract
High-
Quality
Businesses,
B1
1.5, 1.8 Quality Places PDS
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The following recommendations (LU 15 -17) address
the creation of the overlay land use
recommendations and the general geographic
location of the land uses.
LU15
Parking along SH 114 Corridor
presents a high visual impact if not
properly designed and screened.
• Surface parking along S.H. 114 is discouraged unless
adequately screened and buffered. Underground parking or
structured parking is preferred when development scale
permits.
Tier 1 – Amend the
zoning ordinance to
create specific
requirements for
surface parking
along the SH 114
corridor.
Ongoing – inform
potential applicants
of this
recommendation
during the initial
design process.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, B1
1.5, 1.8 Quality Places PDS
LU16
Projects with large footprints
exacerbate the urban heat island
effect.
• Modify the Zoning Ordinance to allow for incentives on
projects that reduce their development footprint such as but
not limited to allowing for a greater height or number of
stories permitted in conjunction with a massing study, if a
greater degree of landscaping or open space is provided or
with features such as underground/structured parking.
Tier 1 –Amend the
Zoning Ordinance
to provide
incentives to
reduce their
development
footprint.
Quality
Developme
nt &
Performanc
e
Manageme
nt and
Service
Delivery;
B5
1.4,
1.5,
1.8,
7.3
Environmental
Stewardship,
Resource
Efficiency,
Quality Places
PDS
LU17
There are a number of established
residential neighborhoods that
exists near the SH 114 corridor and
new development should occur in
a manner that reduces the impact
of non-residential development on
these existing neighborhoods.
• Encourage creative design and development to address
potential impact on adjacent residential subdivisions. Future
development should be approved in a manner that is sensitive
to potential impacts on adjacent residential areas, particularly
as related to noise, traffic, building heights, lighting and views.
Ongoing (Tier 1) –
inform potential
applicants of this
recommendation
during the initial
design process.
CBO3
Quality
Developme
nt, CBO4
Attract
High-
Quality
Businesses,
B1
1.8, 2.1,
6.2, 6.4
Development
Diversity
PDS
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LU18
Based on the Retail Demand
Analysis and Economic Cluster
Studies conducted by MXD, the
Southlake 2035 Economic
Development Plan identifies a
number of very specific office,
retail and restaurant types as
target industries that the City
should strive to attract. It is
believed that given Southlake’s
location and current
retail/restaurant/office market
saturation, these identified target
industries are the types of uses
most likely to be successful and
prosper in the City. It is critical to
identify these sectors because
these are the types of businesses
that will most likely create a return
on investment (ROI) as a result of a
City-related incentive and are most
likely to bring value to the city in
the form of sustainable tax value,
investment, jobs, payroll and local
purchasing. The identification of
target industries in the Economic
Development Plan served as the
basis for the development of the
optional land use categories.
• Create clear economic development incentive guidelines that
are aligned to meet the objectives of the City in attraction
and/or expansion of identified target industries and
development consistent with the optional overlay land use
categories. The policy should be structured to allow quantifiable
measures to determine City investment as well as impact on
preferred quality of life benefits.
Tier 1 – Develop an
economic incentive
policy guideline
that indicates that
new developments
which include
identified target
industries and are
consistent with the
recommendations
of the SH 114
optional land use
categories may be
considered for
possible City
investment.
F2 6.4,6.6 Development
Diversity
ED
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Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
F.M. 1709 Corridor and F.M. 1938 Corridor
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LU1
Davis Boulevard Properties
Approximately 28 acres.
Current land use designation is Mixed Use and the zoning is RE-
5 and SF-1A.
Current use is ranch homes on larger acreage.
Environmental features exist on the west portion of the area
including a creek, floodplain, and significant tree cover.
Properties front on Davis Boulevard (FM 1938) (7 traffic lanes) –
projected traffic counts 29,818 ADT.
Only current vehicular access is from Davis Blvd. There is no
vehicle or pedestrian connectivity to the west.
• If possible, properties should be master
planned or developed in a coordinated manner.
• Vehicle cross access to adjacent properties
(north and south) should be required as
development occurs.
• Commercial drives directly onto Davis Blvd.
should be limited and sharing drive access
between properties should be considered.
• There is a possibility that medians will be
installed along Davis Blvd. south to Continental
and commercial drives should be located in a
manner that aligns to future median openings.
• Design of properties should be conducted in a
manner that preserves or even highlights the
creek area (i.e. restaurant patio facing the
creek area).
• Construct a trail along the creek per the Master
Pathways Plan.
• As development occurs in either LU1 or LU2
(Weisman/Haney tracts), evaluate the
possibility of vehicle and pedestrian
connectivity across the creek.
• The scale of development is intended to be
consistent with the surrounding area and uses.
Uses such as low profile office/health and
medical uses or other identified targeted
retail/restaurant uses as identified in the
Economic Development Plan are encouraged.
• Building location on the properties should be
located near the front building line (front on
Davis Blvd.) with parking or the majority of
parking behind the building.
• Change the Retail Commercial land use
designation on the consolidated land use map
at the north end of the LU1 area to Mixed Use
to be consistent with the properties to the
south and to broaden potential uses in this
area.
• Evaluate the feasibility of City participation in
the provision infrastructure for a future
vehicular creek crossing as part of the 2035
Mobility Plan.
Tier 1 – Amend
the Consolidated
Land Use map to
and replace the
retail commercial
land use category
with the Mixed
Use Land Use
category.
Tier 1 - Evaluate
the feasibility of
City participation
in the provision of
infrastructure for
a future vehicular
creek crossing as
part of the 2035
Mobility Plan.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations
.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.4,
1.8
Development
Diversity,
Efficient
Growth,
Quality Places
PDS
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LU2
Weisman and Haney Tracts
Approximately 33.5 acres.
Current land use designation is primarily Medium Density with
Low Density Residential and Floodplain to the east. Zoning is
AG and SF-1A.
Adjacent properties include two public/semi-public uses to the
north and northwest (two churches- Lakeside Presbyterian and
The Hills); residential areas to the south, northeast and west
(Siena, Brock Drive and Watermere); and
undeveloped/underdeveloped property to the east.
Environmental features exist on the east portion of the area
including a creek, floodplain, and significant tree cover.
Currently the only vehicular access is onto Southlake Blvd. (right
turn only). There is no connectivity to the east across the creek
to Davis Blvd. A roadway stub-out exists into the Siena property
to the south (Naples Dr.).
• If possible, properties should be master planned
or developed in a coordinated manner.
• As development occurs and warrants, vehicular
roadway access to either Continental Blvd. via
the stub street (Naples Dr.) or access to Davis
Blvd. via a future creek crossing shall be
provided.
• Design of properties should be conducted in a
manner that preserves or even highlights the
creek area.
• Development should occur in a manner that
preserves and integrates the natural tree cover
into the area through the use of open space and
creative design.
• Existing tree cover along the north property line
adjacent to “The Hills” church and the west
property line adjacent to “Lakeside Presbyterian”
should be preserved in order to provide a natural
buffer between the residential development and
church property.
• If the property is developed as a residential
subdivision it should be walkable with pedestrian
pathway connections to open space areas as well
as to the Southlake Blvd. sidewalk system.
• Evaluate the feasibility of City participation in
the provision of infrastructure for a future
vehicular creek crossing as part of the 2035
Mobility Plan.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations
.
Tier 1 - Evaluate
the feasibility of
City participation
in the provision of
infrastructure for
a future vehicular
creek crossing as
part of the 2035
Mobility Plan.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.3,
1.4,
1.8
Quality
Places,
Environmenta
l Stewardship
PDS
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LU3
Michael Drive Properties
Approximately 14 acres.
Current land use designations are Mixed Use on the east side,
Floodplain through the center of the site, and Medium Density
residential on the west side. Zoning is AG and I-1.
Consist of retail and industrial uses.
Uses are nonconforming and located in nonconforming
structures.
Michael Drive is a private road/drive.
There are multiple property owners.
Floodplain bisects the land use area.
Water service to all properties is via a single water meter
located on F.M. 1709.
• Maintain Medium Density Residential
designation west of the creek, specifically
allowing garden office type uses.
• Redevelopment of properties should be
conducted in a manner that preserves the
floodplain corridor.
• Future redevelopment of the western portion of
this area should be approved in a manner that is
sensitive to adjacent residential properties in the
Siena neighborhood, particularly related to noise,
traffic, building heights, lighting and views.
• Work with property owners to dedicate a utility
easement along Michael Drive.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations
.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.4,
1.7,
1.8
PDS
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LU4
Tex-Art Stone Area
Approximately 22 acres.
Current land use designations are Retail Commercial at the
corner of Davis and Continental; Office Commercial;
Public/Semi-Public and Flood Plain. Zoning is AG and CS (LOV
Ministries).
Bear Creek and the associated flood plain are located to the
south.
There is residential development (Country Walk) to the west
and strip retail and residential to the north. There is a gas
station and residential uses to the south (City of Keller).
Properties front on Davis Boulevard (FM 1938) (7 traffic lanes) –
projected traffic counts 29,818 ADT.
• Change the Office Commercial land use
designation to Mixed Use and note that
residential development or a garden office use is
recommended as a transitional use between the
Country Walk subdivision and future
development along F.M. 1938.
• Change the Retail Commercial land use
designation to Mixed Use noting that if the
property is developed non-residentially that the
scale of development is intended to be
consistent with the surrounding area and uses.
Low profile office/health and medical uses and
other identified target retail/restaurant uses as
identified in the Economic Development Plan are
encouraged.
• Non-residential buildings located along Davis
should be located near the front building line
(front on Davis Blvd.) with parking or the
majority of parking behind the building.
• Design of properties should be conducted in a
manner that preserves or even highlights the Big
Bear Creek area.
• If the property is developed as a residential
subdivision it should be walkable with pedestrian
pathway connections to open space areas as well
as to the F.M. 1938 sidewalk system.
Tier 1 – Amend
the Consolidated
Land Use map to
replace the Office
Commercial and
Retail Commercial
designations with
Mixed Use.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.3,
1.4,
1.7,
1.8
PDS
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LU5
Randol Mill Property
Consists of 2.77 acres.
The current land use designation is Low Density Residential and
the zoning is SF-1A.
The property is located on the west side of Randol Mill Ave.
(F.M. 1938) approximately 800 feet north of the intersection of
F.M. 1938 and W. Southlake Blvd.
The property fronts on F.M. 1938 and the only vehicular access
is to F.M. 1938.
Surrounding uses include the Carpe Diem preschool to the
south on property zoned “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District
with limited “C-2” Local Retail Commercial uses and single
family properties to the west and north zoned “SF-1A” Single
Family Residential District.
• Due to adjacent commercial uses and frontage
on F.M. 1938 a change to the land use plan from
Low Density Residential to Office Commercial
may be considered in conjunction with a zoning
and site plan application.
• If the site is developed in a manner consistent
with the Office Commercial land use category the
following should be considered:
o Ingress and egress to the property should be
from the existing commercial drive located to
the south.
o Office development should be of an
appropriate scale, height and density for the
site.
o Parking should be provided behind the
building and not along F.M. 1938.
o Preserve the tree area along the western
portion of the property.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations
.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.4,
1.8
PDS
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 30
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation
Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Dept.
LU6
Southlake Market Place
Approximately 24.5 acres.
The land use designation is Retail Commercial and the zoning is
C-3 General Commercial District.
The site includes approximately 202,000 square feet of retail,
anchored by the former Walmart Neighborhood
Market/Albertson building (59,000 sf) and the Hobby Lobby
building (55,832 sf).
There are approximately 1,000 parking spaces in the shopping
center.
Improvements to the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 intersection
have resulted in ingress and egress challenges.
The City’s current parking requirements have resulted in less
flexibility to market available tenant space.
• Continue to pursue a public/private partnership
with the City, the management company, and
individual property owners to improve vehicular
access into the property.
• Consider rezoning the property or portions of the
property to allow more flexible parking
requirements for possible uses compatible with
the shopping area and the adjacent residential
neighborhood (Southlake Woods).
• If the property or properties are rezoned, aspects
for improving the aesthetics of the
center/parking area should be considered. Such
aspects may include landscaping, provision of
open space, lighting, replacement of
nonconforming signs, and other signage
improvements.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations
.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.5,
1.8,
3.8,
6.3,
9.3
PDS
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 31
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation
Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Dept.
LU7
Players Circle and Peytonville Properties
Approximately 33 acres.
The land use designation is Medium Density Residential and
Retail Commercial.
Consists of Players Circle (C-3 zoning), Green Oaks Tree Farm (C-
2 zoning – non conforming use), retail (drug store), medical
office and homes along Peytonville (C-2, O-1, and S-P-2).
• Extend the Office Commercial land use category
to the north along Peytonville Avenue to include
the Varsity Orthopedics office building property.
• Future retail or possibly office uses on F.M. 1709
(Tree Farm) should be consistent with the City’s
identified target industries.
• As the undeveloped office properties along
Peytonville are developed ensure cross access
(north –south) between properties is provided.
Limit the number of drives onto Peytonville Ave.
to a maximum of 2 by sharing driveway access.
• Provide internal cross access from Players Circle
to Peytonville Ave. as the properties are
developed.
• Encourage residential development consistent
with the medium density land use category on
the back (southern) portion of the tree farm.
Office development may also be considered as
an appropriate use. The scale of the office
development is intended to be consistent with
the surrounding area and uses.
• Development of the southern portion of this area
should be approved in a manner that is sensitive
to adjacent residential properties in the
Southlake Woods neighborhood, particularly
related to noise, traffic, building heights, lighting
and views.
• Building location on the properties should be
located near the front building line (front on F.M.
1709 or Peytonville Ave.) with parking or the
majority of parking behind the buildings.
Tier 1 – Amend
the Consolidated
Land Use map to
replace the Retail
Commercial
Designation with
the Office
Commercial
Designation on
the existing
developed office
property on
Peytonville Ave.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations
.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.3,
1.8
PDS
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 32
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation
Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Dept.
LU8
Southlake Activity Center (former Senior Center property)
Consists of 12.7 acres.
The current land use designation is Public/Semi-Public and the
zoning is CS.
Surrounding uses include Rockenbaugh elementary school to
the east; offices to the north; undeveloped property to the
west; and residential to the south.
The property is owned by the City however, it is not considered
park property because it was not purchased with SPDC funds.
There is significant tree cover on the property (central portion
of the property).
Parkview Drive does not connect between Byron Nelson Drive
and F.M. 1709. The adjacent neighborhood is opposed to a
connection of the streets.
• The City should retain this property and use it for
low impact passive recreation uses
(walking/jogging/exercise/ educational trails, disk
golf).
• Retain the tree areas.
• Clean up the pond area and make it a property
amenity.
• Consider retaining the old senior center building
to allow for meeting/event space.
• Provide appropriate park amenities (benches,
trash cans, signage, etc.).
Tier 1 – Amend
the Parks,
Recreation and
Open Space and
Community
Facilities Plan to
indicate that the
City will retain this
property as
undeveloped open
space.
CBO3; Quality
Development;
C3
1.4,
1.8,
4.6,
4.7,
8.1,
8.3
PDS
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 33
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation
Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Dept.
LU9
Rucker Properties
Approximately 80 acres.
Current land use is Office Commercial to the north and medium
density residential to the south. Zoning is predominantly AG,
with RPUD, S-P-1, and S-P-2 classifications on some of the
northern parcels.
There is garden office/medical office development to the north
of Zena Rucker Road. Undeveloped agricultural property to the
south.
Retain the applicable recommendations from the
Southlake 2030 Carroll/1709 Small Area Plan:
• Buildings’ backs facing Zena Rucker Rd. or F.M.
1709 should be limited. Rear facades should face
the interior of the site.
• 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 the floodplain.
• Regional drainage opportunities should be
explored.
• Encourage water reuse for irrigation.
• Encourage green building design and practices.
• Preserve and enhance existing creeks and ponds.
• Development should be pedestrian-oriented,
emphasizing pedestrian connectivity to the
sidewalk system.
• Consider a roundabout at the intersections of
Rucker and the north-south connector (Tower
Blvd.).
• Provide curvilinear streets.
• Provide street trees between the sidewalk and
street curb.
• Recommend a parkway buffer and street trees
adjacent to Rucker Road.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations
.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.2,
1.3,
1.4,
1.11,
3.1,
3.2
PDS
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 34
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation
Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Dept.
LU10
Mendez/Strunk Properties
Approximately 12 acres.
The land use designation is Medium Density Residential and
Office Commercial.
Office development adjacent to Carroll Avenue.
Cross Lane (Foxboro Subdivision) is stubbed out to the west
property line.
• Extend the Medium Density Residential land use
designation south to the north property line of
the office developments on F.M. 1709 (1100 and
1110 E. Southlake Blvd.).
• For properties fronting on Carroll Ave., garden
office uses may be considered if development is
planned in a comprehensive manner.
• Buffer existing and future residential uses from
office uses.
• Any future connection of Cross Lane to Carroll
Ave. is not intended.
• Any office development along Carroll Ave. should
have cross access back to the traffic signal at
F.M. 1709/Tower Plaza as well as to the office
properties to the south to access the existing
drive cut on Carroll Ave.
• A new drive cut at Carroll Ave. and Main Street is
not recommended due to existing traffic
conditions/volumes at this intersection and the
close proximity to the light.
Tier 1 – Amend
the Consolidated
Land Use map to
replace the Office
Commercial
designation with
the Medium
Density
Residential
designation.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations
.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.3,
1.8
PDS
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 35
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
North Sector Plan
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Dept.
N-LU1
Residential Properties located at the northeast corner Ridgecrest/East
Dove Properties
Approximately 1.25 acres.
Zoning is SF1A. Current land use is Low Density Residential. Surrounding
land uses include low and medium density residential uses and parkland
(North Park). The properties are surrounded by North Park to the west
and north and the Liberty Park and Shelton wood is located to the east.
Consider these properties as
future park land if they are sold.
Tier 1 – Evaluate the
desirability and feasibility
of attempting to acquire
these properties for
future park land as part
of the 2035 Parks,
Recreation, Open Space
and Community Facilities
Plan.
Tier 1 – If deemed
desirable to purchase
evaluate the possibility of
attempting to execute a
right of first refusal
agreement with the
current property owners
Quality
Development, C3
4.6, 4.10 CS
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 36
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
Central Sector Plan
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Dept.
C-LU1
Randol Mill Avenue Properties
755 & 635 Randol Mill
Approximately 22 acres.
Current land use designation is Low Density Residential; adjacent land
use designations are Low Density Residential and Medium Density
Residential.
Zoning is AG.
Surrounding development includes industrial, restaurant and low and
medium density residential uses.
Properties are undeveloped/underdeveloped, with a pond and looped
sidewalk on the southern property.
Properties front on F.M. 1938, which is currently under construction as a
four-lane roadway with raised curb medians and an 8 foot trail on the
east side and a 5 foot sidewalk on the west side. The trail and sidewalk
tie into Westlake’s 10+ mile trail network. Westlake’s trail along F.M.
1938 includes shade structures, drinking fountains, a pedestrian
underpass and offstreet parking. Access to this regional trail system with
pocket amenities makes these properties a possible location for a future
small park development.
Traffic volumes (14,810 ADT as measured in 2017) are expected to
increase along F.M. 1938 with the completion of the widening project.
Retain Low Density Residential
land use designation.
Evaluate the potential of these
properties as future park land
and consider amending the land
use plan to Public/Semi-Public.
If the properties are developed
residentially instead of as park
land the following should be
evaluated as part of the
development design:
• If possible, properties
should be master planned or
developed in a coordinated
manner.
• Development should occur
in a manner that preserves
and integrates the natural
tree cover. The large tree
area located in the
northeast portion of the
property should be
maintained or consider to
be part of a future open
space area.
• The property should be
developed in a walkable
manner and provide a
pedestrian connection to
the F.M. 1938 trail system.
• Create buffering or
screening from the future
residential to the industrial
uses to the east.
• Evaluate the potential for
the developer to provide a
public roadway along the
current Gifford Ct (Currently
a private street) alignment
to allow vehicular access to
FM 1938 at a full median
opening.
Tier 1 – Evaluate options
for these properties as
future park land as part
of the Southlake 2035
Parks, Recreation & Open
Space/Community
Facilities Master Plan.
Tier 2 - Consider
executing a right of first
refusal on the purchase
of the properties if
warranted.
Ongoing – Evaluate
residential development
proposals per the
recommendations listed.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.4, 1.7, 1.8 PDS, CS
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 37
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Dept.
C-LU2
North Randol Mill Avenue Properties (Randol Mill bend)
Current land use designation is Low Density Residential.
Zoning is SF-1A, AG, and SF30.
There are existing residential uses on these properties, including the
recently developed Maranatha Estates along Maranatha Way (Private
Street).
Our Lane is a private street but some redevelopment has occurred.
Sanitary sewer is unavailable in this area.
There are drainage issues in this area.
There is a large undeveloped area (15 +/- acres) at the end Maranatha.
The Town of Westlake owns an access control strip along the east side of
FM 1938 and access to this site from FM 1938 can only be approved by
Westlake.
Retain Low Density Residential
designation.
Work with the Town of Westlake
to provide access to the 15 acre
site at the north end of the study
area from FM 1938.
Consider options for access,
utility and drainage
improvements to this area as
part of the 2035 Water,
Wastewater and Drainage
Master Plan update.
Tier 1 – If the 15 acre site
along FM 1938 is
developed work with the
Town of Westlake to
provide direct vehicular
access to this property
from FM 1938.
Tier 1 - Evaluate options
for extending city sewer
to the area and
improving drainage as
part of the 2035 Water,
Wastewater, and
Stormwater Plan.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.4, 1.7, 1.8 PW
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 38
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
West Sector Plan
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Dept.
W-LU1
Jordan Drive Properties
Land use designation is Public/Semi-Public.
Zoning is SF-1A.
Properties are city-owned and undeveloped.
Adjacent to ground water storage tanks to the south, which may create
noise issues for any development built on these lots.
Consider developing the
properties as a small park.
Future development on these
properties should be approved in
a manner that is sensitive to
potential impacts on adjacent
residential areas, particularly as
related to noise, traffic, building
heights, lighting and views.
Tier 1 – Evaluate options
as part of the
development of the
Southlake 2035 Parks,
Recreation & Open
Space/Community
Facilities Master Plan to
designate the City owned
land located north of the
water tanks as a future
park or open space. If
developed as a park or
utilized as permanent
open space this area
should be design to
accommodate
maintenance vehicle and
equipment access to the
water tank compound.
Quality
Development, F2
4.2, 4.5 CS
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 39
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Dept.
W-LU2
South Pearson Lane Properties – 607, 407, 901 S. Pearson
Approximately 7 acres.
Land use designation is Medium Density Residential.
Zoning is AG and SP1.
Current uses include a landscape nursery, gymnastics, workout facility,
and a plumbing business.
Neighboring uses include Chesapeake Park to the east and south, St.
Martin church to the north, and residential uses across Pearson Lane (in
Keller).
These properties have redevelopment potential.
Retain Medium Density
Residential land use designation.
If possible, any redevelopment of
the properties should be master
planned or developed in a
coordinated manner.
Future development on these
properties should be approved in
a manner that is sensitive to
potential impacts on adjacent
residential areas, particularly as
related to noise, traffic, building
heights, lighting and views.
Ongoing – Evaluate
future development
proposals per the
recommendations.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.4, 1.8 PDS
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 40
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Dept.
W-LU3
W. Southlake Blvd. Properties
Approximately 10.6 acres.
Current land use designation is Medium Density Residential.
Zoning is AG.
Surrounding uses include offices to the west, east and north and
residential uses and agricultural/undeveloped low intensity uses to the
south.
Western side of the subject area is heavily treed. Eastern side has low
intensity residential/ranch uses.
With frontage on West Southlake Boulevard and adjacent office uses to
the east and west, the subject area has potential for future office
development.
Due to adjacent office uses and
frontage on F.M. 1709, a change
to the land use plan from
Medium Density Residential to
Office Commercial may be
considered in conjunction with a
zoning and site plan application.
If the site is developed in a
manner consistent with the
Office Commercial land use
category the following should be
considered:
• Office development should
be of an appropriate scale,
height and density for the
site.
• Office building locations
should be along FM 1709
and parking should be
provided behind (south) the
building(s) and not along
F.M. 1709.
• Emphasis should be placed
on tree preservation along
the western portion of the
land use area.
• Future development on
these properties should be
approved in a manner that
is sensitive to potential
impacts on adjacent
residential areas,
particularly as related to
noise, traffic, building
heights, lighting and views.
Ongoing – Evaluate
development proposals
per the
recommendations.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.4, 1.8 PDS
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 41
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
Southeast Sector Plan
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Dept.
SE-LU1
S. Nolen/Crooked Lane Properties
Approximately 16 acres.
Current land use designation is Mixed Use and Low Density Residential.
Zoning is AG and SF1A. Surrounding uses include low intensity
residential uses to the south/southwest and office uses to the west,
north, east, and south.
Adjacent to Crooked Lane, a heavily tree-lined 2-lane local roadway.
Provide access or street/cul-de-
sac from Village Center to help
preserve the rural nature of
Crooked Lane.
Development should be of an
appropriate scale, height and
density for the site.
If possible, properties should be
master planned or developed in
a coordinated manner.
Development should occur in a
manner that preserves and
integrates the natural tree cover
into the area through the use of
open space and creative design.
Preserve trees adjacent to
Crooked Lane to maintain the
character of the roadway.
Future development on these
properties should be approved in
a manner that is sensitive to
potential impacts on adjacent
residential areas, particularly as
related to noise, traffic, building
heights, lighting and views.
Retain the recommendations of
the currently adopted S.
Nolen/Crooked Lane small area
plan as guide for development in
this area.
Ongoing – Evaluate
development proposals
per the
recommendations.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
1.11, 3.1, 3.2
PDS
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 42
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Dept.
SE-LU2
Brumlow Avenue Properties
Zoning is RPUD, I-1 and AG. Land use is Office Commercial and Mixed
Use.
Surrounding uses are medium density residential to the west and north
and mixed uses to the east and south.
The realignment of Brumlow Avenue has resulted in a pie-shaped parcel
between the old and new Brumlow Avenue. The property is part of the
Timarron development.
Change the land use of the Office
Commercial parcel to Mixed Use
to match adjacent tracts.
Consider development options,
such as abandonment of old
Brumlow Avenue and combining
the pie-shaped property with
adjacent tracts.
Any redevelopment proposal
should include a traffic study to
determine the impact of
removing the old Brumlow
Avenue on level of service (LOS)
of the Contentential/Brumlow
intersection
Future development on these
properties should be approved in
a manner that is sensitive to
potential impacts on adjacent
residential areas, particularly as
related to noise, traffic, building
heights, lighting and views
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land Use
map from Office
Commercial to Mixed
Use.
Ongoing – Evaluate
development proposals
per the
recommendations.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
1.11, 3.1, 3.2
PDS
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 43
Ordinance No. ________, Adopted ______________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
ADDITIONAL LAND USE CHANGES
(Recommended during final review of the Land Use Plan)
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 44
Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
COMPARISON OF 2012 AND 2018 FUTURE LAND USE PLANS
The 2018 Consolidated Future Land Use Map is an evolution of the 2012 Consolidated Future Land Use Map.
The following table indicates the acreage of each land use for the 2012 and 2018 plans, the increase or
decrease from 2012 to 2018 in acres, and the percentage change.
Land Use Category 2012 Land Use
Plan (Acres)
2018 Land Use
Plan (Acres) Change (Acres) Change (%)
100 Year Flood Plain 653 656 -3 0%
Corps of Engineers 760 763 -3 0%
Public Parks & Open
Space 417 437 -20 5%
Public/Semi-Public 656 659 -3 0%
Low Density Residential 4435 4382 53 -1%
Medium Density
Residential 4047 4127 -80 2%
Office Commercial 346 313 33 -10%
Retail Commercial 251 242 9 -4%
Regional Retail 122 121 1 -1%
Mixed Use 1143 1132 11 -1%
Town Center 202 202 0 0%
Industrial 399 398 1 0%
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.
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 45
Ordinance No. 1022, Adopted March 20, 2012 [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
2012 Future Land Use Plan Area Distribution
2018 Future Land Use Plan Area Distribution
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%
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
656 Acres,
5% 763 Acres,
6% 437 Acres,
3%
659 Acres,
5%
4,382 Acres,
32% 4,127 Acres,
30%
313 Acres,
2%
242 Acres,
2%
122 Acres,
1%
1,132 Acres,
8% 202 Acres,
1%
398 Acres,
3% 317 Acres,
2%
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 46
Ordinance No. ___________________________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
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1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
653 760
417 656
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[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 47
Ordinance No. _______, Adopted ________________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
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 ownership (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.
[SOUTHLAKE 2035] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 48
Ordinance No. _______, Adopted ________________ [SOUTHLAKE 2035]
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 (this definition was updated by passage of Ordinance No. 1186 on February 20, 2018): 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 rights-of-way, easement, and lots designated for public or private streets. Other suitable activities are
those permitted in the Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-Public categories. 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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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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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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The following Optional Land Use Categories, or Overlays, were developed using the Southlake 2035 Plan
Vision, Goals and Objectives as a guide, as well as the recommendations of the Economic Development Master
Plan, which was the first
Southlake 2035 element to
be adopted. Using market
studies commissioned by
City Council, the Economic
Development Master Plan
assessed the areas in which
the Southlake marketplace
is oversaturated, such as
retail, and recommends a
focus on target growth
industries to build and
sustain both the daytime
and resident population of
Southlake.
The target industries, which
include corporate offices,
information technology,
biotechnology, high-value
services firms, research and
development, restaurants
and restaurant clusters, and
medical, health and
wellness, have been
developed as Land Use
overlay recommendations
for the 114 Corridor. While
existing land use
designations were largely
retained, three new overlay
districts were created and
applied based on the recommendations of the Southlake 2035 Economic Development Master Plan.
The Optional Land Use Categories are intended to be used as a tool to convey the City’s most desirous
development pattern along the SH 114 Corridor and is intended only to serve as a guide if the property owner
chooses to develop in this manner consistent with the optional land use category.
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CORPORATE OFFICE OVERLAY
The Corporate Office Cluster consists of three typologies of office development, Campus Office: Multi-Tenant
Office and High Rise Office. These definitions are not regulatory and are intended only to be guidelines.
Greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
Purpose and Definition: The Corporate Office Overlay is an overlay category designed and intended for the use
of high-quality, medium to large-scale office buildings or campuses and their ancillary uses and structures. This
district is inherently suited for the development of office developments 50,000 square feet or larger for the
use of corporate or regional headquarters, professional services firms, financial firms, information technology
and media companies, biomedical companies, and other users which drive demand for medium to large-scale
office buildings or campuses. Ideally, such developments will be located in areas adjacent to and contiguous
with existing users of the same type and scale to create a critical mass of daytime population within the city.
These uses will be well-connected to the existing highway and arterial street network, with the buildings
themselves typically presenting one or more significant façades along the 114 Corridor.
CAMPUS OFFICE OVERLAY
The Campus Office overlay category is a commercial overlay category designed and intended for the use of
high-quality, medium to large-scale office buildings or campuses and their ancillary uses and structures. This
district is inherently suited for the development of built-to-suit office developments 100,000 square feet or
larger for the use of corporate or regional headquarters, professional services firms, financial firms,
information technology and media companies, biomedical companies, and other users which drive demand for
medium to large-scale office buildings or campuses.
Generally characterized by 2-4 story buildings that have a floor-to-area ratio (FAR) under 1, with highly
integrated green space as a key feature of the design, parking structures or underground parking dispersed
and/or separated from the main building, horizontally-integrated floor plans, more subdued low-impact
building design, and the presence of multiple buildings or building wings if accomplished in an environmentally
sensitive manner. Amenities such as walking trails, open space, plazas, water features, special roadway and
sidewalk treatments, and unique landscaping should be incorporated into the development.
In most cases campus office type development is envisioned to occur near or adjacent to established
neighborhoods. While it is understood that developments of this scale and size will change the development
characteristics in the area, special attention must be paid to designing the development in a manner that
addresses neighborhood adjacency concerns. This may be accomplished by preserving natural buffers or
establishing new buffers, installing low-level lighting, locating buildings and parking structures in a manner
which will create the least impact, including locating parking structures underground, and designing traffic
circulation to disperse traffic or focus it on higher-capacity roads which create the least impact on residential
properties.
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CAMPUS OFFICE BUILDINGS
MULTI-TENANT OFFICE OVERLAY
The Multi-Tenant Office category is a commercial overlay category designed and intended for the use of high-
quality, medium to large-scale office buildings of 2-4 stories that may be build-to-suit or speculative (“spec”)
built. These office developments are envisioned to be 50,000 square feet or larger in either a standalone or
office park configuration, and are for the use of corporate offices, professional services firms, financial firms,
information technology and media companies, biomedical companies, research and development, medical
office, and other users which drive demand for medium to large-scale office buildings. These buildings are less
prominent than high-rise office with floor layouts that are designed for maximum user flexibility.
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MULTI-TENANT BUILDINGS
HIGH-RISE OFFICE OVERLAY
Generally characterized by 5+ story buildings having a FAR of 1-5, smaller floor plates, below-ground or
concentrated parking areas or structures integrated with the building, highly visible or iconic building design
features, and more concentrated or delineated open spaces. Greater building heights may be considered if
open space and tree preservation are increased on the site and signature design features or amenities are
provided. Some ancillary retail may be allowed in this district if it is intended to support or be supported by the
primary office users.
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HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
The table below provides a general land use mix for all three types of overlays but recognizes flexibility must
be considered.
Corporate Office Overlay - 1) Campus Office; 2) Multi-Tenant Office; and 3) High Rise
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Office (including parking) 75% ±25%
Supporting Retail 5% +5%
Open Space 20% ±20%
Total 100%
MEDICAL AND WELLNESS DISTRICT OVERLAY
The Medical Cluster category is an overlay category designed and intended for the concentration of local to
regional healthcare and related facilities, including Medical/Wellness, specialty surgical centers, pediatric care,
geriatric care of an outpatient nature, research and development facilities including those operated in
partnership with a hospital, university, or other similar institutions, and health, beauty and wellness clinics and
facilities. Retail and office should be strictly limited to uses which support the primary medical facilities. By its
nature, the Medical Cluster is intended to foster collaboration and multiplication of benefits by locating
medical services and disciplines in close proximity to each other, thereby benefitting both the institutions and
the patients they serve. The Medical Cluster is envisioned to provide the greatest benefits when used in close
proximity to existing medical facilities such as those clustered around the 114 Corridor between N. Carroll
Avenue and N. White Chapel Avenue.
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Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Medical, Health and Wellness 75% ±25%
Supporting Office 5% ±5%
Supporting Retail 5% ±5%
Open Space (plazas & squares) 15% ±15%
Total 100%
RESTAURANT AND SPECIALTY RETAIL OVERLAY
The Restaurant and Specialty Retail Overlay is a commercial overlay category designed and intended for the
concentration of unique dining and specialty retail options not otherwise found in Southlake’s established
retail and restaurant centers. The purpose of this category is to foster the development of a dynamic,
destination restaurant district. This district should feature mostly independent, unique or local restaurants
offering diverse and healthy cuisine in a sit-down format, which may also include aspects of culinary tourism or
educational components up to and including schools offering training in culinary arts. The overlay may provide
for incubation of new businesses and concepts which might otherwise struggle to operate in more traditional
retail commercial spaces. Physical aspects of this district may include proximity to Community Services uses,
proximity to niche retail, frontage onto shared space for dining or gathering rather than streets, and shared
parking.
In areas of the district which are located east of N. Carroll Ave., up to 50% of the land area may be suitable for
retail operations that are boutique or specialized in character. Boutique or unique hotels designed to be
integrated into the environment, health and medical services and support office may also be appropriate.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Restaurant/Dining 50% ±25%
Specialty Retail 25% ±25%
Open Space or shared use areas 15% ±15%
Civic 10% ±10%
Total ◊ 100%
◊ Boutique or unique hotels, health and medical services and support office may
also be appropriate uses.
MIXED MEDICAL AND WELLNESS AND OFFICE DISTRICT OVERLAY
The overlay category is designed to allow a mixture of medical/wellness and office 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 June 20, 2017
Ordinance No. 1173
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SOUTHLAKE 2035 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 2035 GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Goal 1: Quality Development
Promote quality development that is consistent with the Urban Design Plan and existing
development patterns, 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 and enhancement 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.
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Objective 1.10 Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas Department of
Transportation to improve the appearance of roadways, 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.
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.
Goal 2: Balance
Maintain a balanced approach to growth and development in order to preserve the C ity’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.
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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 Identify and prioritize the funding and construction of mobility system capital
improvements projects according to the impacts on safety, system efficiency, costs,
and improving levels of service for roadways.
Objective 3.6 Increase safe bicycle mobility when reasonably possible.
Objective 3.7 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 3.8 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 3.9 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 C ity.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Objective 10.8 Provide a streetlight system for adequate illumination and a wayfinding signage
system for pedestrian and driver safety where appropriate.
Goal 11: Tourism
Enhance the quality of life for residents and the sustainability of City businesses through the use
and promotion of the tourism, convention and hotel industry as a tool for the local economy in the
City.
Objective 11.1 Promote a destination image for the City and continuously evolve it to
adapt to changing economic conditions.
Objective 11.2 Support programs enriching experiences for residents and visitors.
Objective 11.3 Increase awareness and utilization of the hotel accommodations and
meeting facilities in the City.
Objective 11.4 Promote and implement programs that increase the patronage of businesses in the
City.
Objective 11.5 Support events held in the City that promote the City’s tourism goal and
objectives.
Objective 11.6 Support partnerships with other businesses and organizations that are
mutually beneficial.
Goal 12: Community Engagement
Promote and prioritize initiatives that involve and empower home owners associations, residents
and businesses to collaborate with the City of Southlake in achieving community objectives.
Objective 12.1 Use technology to engage the community on topics of interest that informs and
facilitates the exchange of information.
Objective 12.2 Provide opportunities for the community’s youth to advise and participate in policy
and decision making, while investing in future generations.
Objective 12.3 Implement effective engagement strategies, such as Town Hall Forums, that solicit
input from the community.
Objective 12.4 Engage with community groups to identify opportunities to enhance transparency
and encourage participation in local government.
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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.
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APPENDIX F
SOUTHLAKE 2035 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PROTECTION MAP
The Environmental Resource Protection Map was last updated and adopted with the Sustainability Master Plan
in 2015. This map, updated every two years, will be re-adopted with the Consolidated Future Land Use Plan.