Item 4H - Consolidated Land Use Plan
City of Southlake
DRAFT Consolidated Future Land Use
Plan – January 10, 2023
An Element of the Southlake Comprehensive Plan
Adopted by Southlake City Council
Ordinance No. 1269
Prepared by
Planning & Development Services Department
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CITY COUNCIL
John Huffman
Mayor
Kathy Talley
Place 1
Randy Robbins
Place 2
Shawn McCaskill
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 3
Ronell Smith
Place 4
Amy Torres-Lepp
Place 5
Randy Williamson
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Daniel Kubiak
Chairman
Michael Forman
Vice Chairman
Scott Dyche
Commissioner
Gina Phalen
Commissioner
Austin Reynolds
Commissioner
Michael Springer
Commissioner
Craig Rothmeier
Commissioner
CITY STAFF
Shana K. Yelverton
City Manager
Alison Ortowski
Assistant City Manager
Daniel Cortez, AICP
Director of Economic Development and Tourism
Ken Baker, AICP
Senior Director of Planning & Development Services (Retired)
Dennis Killough, AICP
Director of Planning & Development Services
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
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 .................................................................................................... 5
RELATIONSHIP TO ZONING ............................................................................................................................. 6
LAND USE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................. 7
LAND USE CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................... 10
OPTIONAL LAND USE CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS ................................................................................ 20
SUMMARY OF LAND USE PLAN CHANGES AND SITE-SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS ........................... 32
LAND USE DESIGNATION CHANGES ........................................................................................................... 32
SUMMARY OF LAND USE PLAN CHANGES BY CORRIDOR/SECTOR ....................................................... 35
COMPARISON OF 2018 AND 2023 FUTURE LAND USE PLANS ................................................................. 64
AIRPORT COMPATIBLE LAND USES ................................................................................................................. 67
NATURAL RESOURCE EXTRACTION ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................... 68
Policy on Natural Resource Extraction Activities .............................................................................................. 68
Site Design Standards for Oil & Gas Drilling & Production Pad Sites .............................................................. 69
APPENDIX A ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
APPENDIX B ......................................................................................................................................................... 76
APPENDIX C ......................................................................................................................................................... 89
APPENDIX D ......................................................................................................................................................... 97
APPENDIX E ......................................................................................................................................................... 98
APPENDIX F ......................................................................................................................................................... 99
Land Use Plan History ......................................................................................................................................... 100
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INTRODUCTION
Great cities like Southlake just don’t happen – they start with a vision. In
Southlake, that vision lives in the Comprehensive Plan. It allows City Council
to establish a blueprint for the City with a plan that reflects the values and
desires of the citizens. It guides growth and development in the City, sets
the City’s expectations for its quality of life, determines level of services,
and prioritizes capital investment projects. The plan sets out strategies for
coordinating and leveraging City investment, policy, and programming to
maximize economic opportunity for Southlake over the next 20 years. It
covers many areas including land use; transportation; community facilities;
park services; environmental protection; urban design; water, wastewater,
and stormwater; public arts; health and wellness; and economic
development and tourism. The Comprehensive Plan is aligned with the
City’s strategic vision, providing a framework for day-to-day activities and
ensuring the accomplishment of larger goals related to capital facilities,
programs, and resources.
The Consolidated Future Land Use Plan, a component of Southlake’s
Comprehensive 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 2023 update of the
Consolidated Future Land Use Plan replaces the Southlake 2035 Land Use
Plan, which was adopted in 2018.
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.
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.”
Comprehensive Plan Branding
Due to the various comprehensive
plan elements having different
review and update cycles, Southlake
is moving away from using branding
that identifies the future plan year.
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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 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.
The current comprehensive plan update includes the same sectors established under the Southlake 2030 Plan
and utilized in the Southlake 2035 Plan. 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
Planning Sectors for Southlake 2035 and for the 2023 Update
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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. For the 2023 update,
the area plans are not separate documents and are incorporated into the Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
document.
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 2035 Plan (Ordinance No. 1173). 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: 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 Mobility Master Plan, as appropriate. In addition, the recommendations 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 Planning & Zoning Commission oversaw the 2023 update of the Land Use Plan. The Commission reviewed,
discussed, and developed land use recommendations during five work sessions from September to November
of 2022. All of these meetings were open to the public and advertised on the City’s website.
In addition, an open house and Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods (SPIN) meeting were
held on December 13, 2022 to provide information and 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.
Following the open house and SPIN meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing and recommended approval of the plan. Next, City Council
conducted a first and second reading and public hearing before final approval. In
summary, the approval process for each sector plan and small area plan was as
follows:
1. Planning & Zoning Commission work sessions (5
meetings)
2. Open House and SPIN meeting
3. Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing
4. City Council 1st reading
5. City Council 2nd reading and public hearing (final plan
approval)
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RELATIONSHIP TO SOUTHLAKE’S STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Strategic planning is an ongoing process where resources, critical concerns, community priorities and citizen
needs are combined to produce both a plan for the future and a measure for results. More specifically,
Southlake’s Strategic Management System links the City’s day-to-day activities to a comprehensive long-term
strategy for public policy and management decisions.
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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
Satisfaction Survey and are outlined in the City’s Strategy Map
shown above.
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
Comprehensive Plan are tied to at least one Strategic Focus Area
from the Strategic Management System and at least one Objective
from the Adopted Vision, Goals and Objectives. The
recommendations from the comprehensive plan elements guide
the development of the Capital Improvement 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 Improvement 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 Comprehensive Plan assists 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 of 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 was 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 Comprehensive Plan with North
Results
City Activities and Operations
Comprehensive Plan Elements
Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals and Objectives
Strategic Management System
Citizen Satisfaction Survey
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Texas 2050. 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, on the other hand, is regulatory and establishes the current permissable uses and
development regulations for a property. 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 should be in
accordance with the land use plan. The zoning ordinance interprets the general pattern and categories of land
uses in the land use plan into districts of permissible activities within specific district boundaries.
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LAND USE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
All components of the Southlake Comprehensive Plan are guided by the Southlake 2035 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 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 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.
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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 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.
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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 10.5 Provide and maintain an effective stormwater management system throughout the City.
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.
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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 to serve as a temporary storage reservoir for 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.
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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 residentially zoned
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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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 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 footprints 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.
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Block widths between 400’ and 600’.
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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TARGET INDUSTRY OVERLAYS
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.
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.
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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.
CAMPUS OFFICE BUILDINGS
MULTI-TENANT OFFICE OVERLAY
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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.
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
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proximity to existing medical facilities such as those clustered around the 114 Corridor between N. Carroll
Avenue and N. White Chapel Avenue.
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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SUMMARY OF LAND USE PLAN CHANGES AND
SITE-SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS
The 2023 update of the Southlake Consolidated Future Land Use Plan replaces the Southlake 2035 Consolidated
Future Land Use Plan. Through the corridor and sector planning process, a total of 5 underlying land use map
changes and 5 optional land use map changes were recommended and all of these recommendations were
implemented. In addition, several site-specific recommendations were added or revised. A summary of changes
are provided in the following sections.
LAND USE DESIGNATION CHANGES
The following map highlights the areas with a recommended underlying land use designation change.
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N – LU2
Changed from Medium Density
Residential to Office Commercial
114 – LU1 and LU1a
Expanded boundary of LU1 and
added recommendations for LU1a
114 - LU10
Added site specific
recommendation
FM - LU3
Changed from Medium
Density Residential to
Mixed Use
FM - LU4
Changed from
Public/Semi-Public to
Mixed Use
FM - LU11
Expanded boundary
and changed from
Medium Density
Residential to Office
SE – LU3
Added site specific
recommendation
114 – LU11
Added site specific
recommendation
Deletions:
Removed FM – LU2
and SE – LU1
FM – LU12
Changed from Low
Density Residential to
Office Commercial;
added site specific
recommendation
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The following map highlights the areas with a recommended optional land use designation change.
114 – LU2
Changed from Mixed
Medical and Office
Overlay to Multi-
Tenant Office Overlay
114 – LU2
Removed Restaurant
and Specialty Retail
Overlay
114 – LU6
Changed from Mixed
Medical and Office
Overlay to Campus
Office Overlay
114 – LU7
Added Mixed Medical
and Office Overlay
114 – LU11
Added Restaurant and
Specialty Retail Overlay
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LU1
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 CS uses;
TZD; C-2; AG; and S-P-1 with
0-1 uses.
• Planned extension of
Kirkwood Boulevard runs
through these tracts
LU#1 – Geographical Area Below
• Retain the existing underlying Mixed Use land use designation and the Campus Office Overlay district.
• Expand the plan area to include the properties at the northwest corner of S.H. 114 and North White
Chapel Blvd.
• 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.
• . Undeveloped properties should be developed in a cohesive manner with consideration for
connectivity, design, and architectural style.
• 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.
• Multi-story, class “A” office development is encouraged.
• 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 Rd. and White Chapel Blvd. (including the
roundabout) 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.
• Encourage cross-connectivity and access onto the S.H. 114 frontage road.
• Assess completion of Kirkwood Blvd. to its full width with development of adjacent properties.
• Property development along North White Chapel Blvd. should align driveways and intersections with
anticipated or existing median breaks.
LU1a
• Explore opportunities for regional detention.
• Consider this property for residential development or open space.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to
include the
properties at the
northwest corner
of S.H. 114 and
North White
Chapel Blvd. in the
boundary of LU1.
Also indicate the
boundary of LU1a
on the map.
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1.4,
1.8
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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 Carillon Master Plan
contains a high concentration of
retail and a recommendation for
a performing arts facility
LU #2 – Geographical Area Below
• Retain the existing underlying Mixed Use designation and the Restaurant and Retail Specialty Overlay
on the west portion of the site. Change the Mixed Medical and Office Overlay on the southeastern
portion of the site to Multi-Tenant Office Overlay to encourage multi-story, multi-tenant office uses.
Remove the Restaurant and Specialty Overlay from the residential portion of the site.
• In the Restaurant and Retail Specialty Overlay area, develop a unique “customer experience” and
“sense of place” that is pedestrian rather than automobile focused. Desired uses are a 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 which offer a variety of cultural
experiences.
• Site is suitable for future community facilities such as a library and/or performing arts center.
Vehicular and pedestrian access to these facilities should be well-integrated with surrounding uses.
• As development is proposed, traffic impacts on White Chapel Blvd. north of S.H. 114 should be
assessed and the widening of White Chapel Blvd. to four (4) lanes between Kirkwood and S.H. 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
change the Mixed
Medical and Office
Overlay on the
southeastern
portion of the site
to Multi-Tenant
Office Overlay.
Remove the
Restaurant and
Specialty Overlay
from the
residential portion
of the site,
CBO3
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ment, B1
1.7,
1.8,
2.1
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LU3
Three (3) acre 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.
Retain note on the
Consolidated Land
Use Plan that this
property will be
maintained as
passive,
permanent open
space.
CBO3
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1.8,
1.9,
7.5,
7.8
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LU4
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 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.
CBO3
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1.7,
1.8,
2.1
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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 Medical and Wellness Overlay.
• 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.
• Office development should be appropriately scaled, with higher intensity adjacent to S.H. 114 and
lower intensity closer to residential properties.
• Future development near Highland St. and White Chapel Blvd. 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.
• 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.
CBO3
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ment, B1
1.7,
1.8,
2.1
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LU6
124-acre Milner property
• Land Use designation is
Mixed Use, Flood plain, and
Medium Density Residential
• Zoning is AG and SF1A
• 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. Changethe Mixed Medical
and Office Overlay on the north portion of the site corresponding to the underlying Mixed Use
designation to Campus Office Overlay.
• 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 of 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 it relates 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 1___.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations
.
CBO3
Quality
Develop
ment, B1
1.3,
1.4,
1.6,
1.8,
2.1,
4.1,
7.5
PDS
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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, S-P-1, and
AG
• Contains Gateway Church
campus and multiple
undeveloped parcels
• 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 Multi-Tenant Office
Overlay. Add the Mixed Medical and Office Overlay to the northeastern portion of the site.
• 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.
• Development is encouraged in a manner that views existing ponds as amenities.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to add
the Mixed Medical
and Office Overlay
to the
northeastern
portion of the site.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations
.
CBO3
Quality
Develop
ment, B1
1.4,
1.8,
2.1,
7.4
PDS
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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 the Medical
and Wellness Overlay.
• 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 arden ffice 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.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations
.
CBO3
Quality
Develop
ment, B1
1.7,
1.8,
2.1
PDS
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LU9
Commercial areas near Shady Lane
• Land Use designation is
Mixed Use
• Zoning is C-3 and S-P-1
• Between 114 frontage and
existing low-density
neighborhood
LU #9 Geographical Area
• Retain the Mixed Use land use designation, the Medical and Wellness Overlay, and Restaurant and
Specialty Retail Overlay.
• 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.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations
.
CBO3
Quality
Develop
ment, B1
1.7,
1.8,
2.1
PDS
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LU10
Properties at the northwest corner
of N. White Chapel Blvd. and E.
Highland
• Zoning is AG
• Land use is Medium
Density Residential
• Retain the existing underlying Medium Density Residential land use designation.
• Appropriately scaled low intensity office uses may be considered for this site.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations
.
Quality
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LU11
Gateway Plaza
• Zoning is SP2
• Eastern gateway into
the city
• Add the Restaurant and Specialty Retail Overlay.
• Any redevelopment of these properties requires special consideration as they are the eastern
gateway into the city.
• Evaluate redevelopment to include entertainment uses, a restaurant cluster, and open space
amenities for people of all ages.
• Any redevelopment is encouraged to incorporate the creek as an amenity.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map
Quality
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1.8,
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The following recommendations (LU 15 -17) are general recommendations that
apply to the S.H. 114 corridor.
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LU15
Parking along S.H. 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 S.H. 114
corridor.
Ongoing – inform
potential
applicants of this
recommendation
during the initial
design process.
CBO3
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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
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LU17
There are several established
residential neighborhoods that
exist near the S.H. 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
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Develop
ment,
CBO4
Attract
High-
Quality
Business
es, B1
1.8,
2.1,
6.2,
6.4
PDS
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LU1
Davis Boulevard Properties
Approximately 28 acres.
Current land use designation is Mixed Use and 100-Year Flood
Plain 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.
Only current vehicular access is from Davis Blvd. There is no
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.
• 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, evaluate the possibility
of 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 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 most of the parking
behind the building.
•
–Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations.
CBO3;
Quality
Development
1.4,
1.8
PDS
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LU3
Michael Drive Properties
Approximately 14 acres.
Current land use designations are Mixed Use on the east side,
100-Year Flood Plain 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.
Some of the properties share a water meter.
• Change the Medium Density Residential
designation west of the creek to Mixed
Use.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.
As property develops, consideration of
improvements of Michael Drive regarding access
and utilities should be addressed.
Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to replace
the Medium
Density Residential
designation west of
the creek to Mixed
Use.
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 Mixed Use, Public/Semi-
Public, and 100-Year Flood Plain. Zoning is AG and CS (previous
location for 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).
• Change the Public/Semi-Public land use
designation to Mixed Use.
• Residential development or garden office use is
recommended as a transitional use between the
Country Walk subdivision and future
development along F.M. 1938.
• If the property is developed non-residentially,
the scale of development is intended to be
consistent with the surrounding area and uses.
Low profile office/health 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 most of the
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 Public/Semi-
Public designation
with Mixed Use.
CBO3;
Quality
Development
1.3,
1.4,
1.7,
1.8
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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
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Southlake Market Place
Approximately 24.5 acres.
The land use designation is Retail Commercial and the zoning is
C-3 and S-P-1.
The site includes approximately 202,000 square feet of retail,
anchored by the Urban Air Adventure Park 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.
• Encourage retail establishments consistent with
target industries identified in the Economic
Development Master Plan.
Ongoing – Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations.
CBO3;
Quality
Development
1.5,
1.8,
3.8,
6.3,
9.3
PDS
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FM
LU7
Players Circle and Peytonville Properties
Approximately 33 acres.
The land use designation is Medium Density Residential, Office
Commercial, and Retail Commercial. Zoning is C-3, C-2, S-P-1,
and O-1.
• 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.
Ongoing – Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations.
CBO3;
Quality
Development
1.3,
1.8
PDS
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FM
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, disc
golf).
• Retain the tree areas.
• Clean up the pond area and make it a property
amenity.
• Retain the old senior center building to allow for
meeting/event space.
• Provide appropriate park amenities (benches,
trash cans, signage, etc.).
CBO3;
Quality
Development
; C3
1.4,
1.8,
4.6,
4.7,
8.1,
8.3
PDS
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No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation
Metric Strategic Link VGO Dept.
FM
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, and a residential development (Matthews
Court) and 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.
• 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
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No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation
Metric Strategic Link VGO Dept.
FM
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.
• Retain the Medium Density Residential land use
designation.
• 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.
Ongoing – Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations.
CBO3;
Quality
Development
1.3,
1.8
PDS
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No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation
Metric Strategic Link VGO Dept.
FM
LU11
803 – 1001 W. Southlake Blvd.
The land use designation is Medium Density Residential and the
zoning is S-P-1, AG, and RPUD.
The original LU11 recommendation was adopted by City Council
on May 19, 2020 as an amendment to the Consolidated Future
Land Use Plan by way of Ordinance No. 1226 (processed as City
Case number CP20-0001) to allow office development. It
included 803 W. Southlake Blvd., a lot left out of the original
Timber Lake subdivision with access only from FM 1709.
The original LU11 was only a site-specific recommendation to
allow office development and did not change the underlying
land use designation.
The two properties to the west, 817 and 1001 W. Southlake
Blvd., have similar site conditions.
• Expand the subject area to include the two
properties to the west.
• Change the underlying land use designation from
Medium Density Residential to Office
Commercial.
• 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
residential uses and planned office uses.
• Retain tree buffer adjacent to residential
properties.
• 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, building heights,
lighting, and views.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to
expand the area
boundary and
change the land
use from Medium
Density Residential
to Office
Commercial.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, B1
1.3 PDS
FM
LU12
River Oaks
These properties are zoned S-P-2 for office uses and limited
retail commercial uses on the lots fronting on F.M. 1709.
• Change the underlying land use designation from
Low Density Residential to Office Commercial.
• Add a site-specific recommendation to allow
limited Retail Commercial uses on lots fronting
on F.M. 1709.
Tier 1 – Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to change
the land use from
Low Density
Residential to
Office Commercial.
CB03 Quality
Development
, B1
1.3 PDS
North Sector Plan
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N-LU1
Residential Properties located at the northeast corner of
Ridgecrest/East Dove Rd.
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 Liberty Park at Sheltonwood is located to the east.
Consider these properties as
future park land if they are sold.
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
N
LU2
Outlying NRPUD properties along Kirkwood
• Zoning is NRPUD
• Land use is 100-Year Flood Plain and Medium Density
Residential
Change underlying land use
designation from Medium Density
Residential to Office Commercial.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land Use
Map
Quality
Development
1.7, 1.8,
2.1
PDS
Central Sector Plan
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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 has 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
off-street parking. Access to this regional trail system with pocket
amenities makes these properties a possible location for a future small
park development.
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. Consider these
properties as future park land if they
are sold.
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 include it as a 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 F.M. 1938 at a
full median opening.
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
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C-LU2
North Randol Mill Avenue Properties (Randol Mill bend)
Current land use designation is Low Density Residential.
Zoning is SF-1A, RPUD, SF-20A, AG, and SF-30.
Our Ln. is a private street but some redevelopment has occurred.
Sanitary sewer is unavailable in this area.
There are drainage issues in this area.
The Town of Westlake owns an access control strip along the east side of
F.M. 1938 and access to this site from F.M. 1938 can only be approved by
Westlake.
Retain the Low Density Residential
designation.
As the northern portion of the study
area develops, work with the Town of
Westlake to provide access from F.M.
1938.
Consider options for access, utility,
and drainage improvements to this
area as part of the 2035 Water,
Wastewater and Stormwater Master
Plan update.
Tier 1 – As the
northern portion of
the study area
develops, Work
with the Town of
Westlake to provide
direct vehicular
access to this
property from F.M.
1938.
Tier 1 - Evaluate
options for
extending city
sewer to the area
and improving
drainage as part of
the Water,
Wastewater, and
Stormwater Master
Plan.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.4, 1.7, 1.8 PW
West Sector Plan
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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 –If
developed as a
park or utilized as
permanent open
space, this area
should be
designed to
accommodate
maintenance
vehicle and
equipment access
to the water tank
compound.
Quality
Development, F2
4.2, 4.5 CS
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W-LU2
South Pearson Ln. 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 Ln. (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
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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 Blvd. 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
and/or Retail 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
and/or Retail Commercial land use
category the following should be
considered:
• Office and retail development
should be of an appropriate scale,
height, and density for the site,
with higher intensity immediately
adjacent to F.M. 1709 and lower
intensity on the southern portion
of the subject area.
• Office and retail building locations
should be along F.M. 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.
• Low intensity retail establishments
may be considered that are
consistent with target industries
identified in the Economic
Development Master Plan.
Ongoing –
Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.4, 1.8 PDS
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Southeast Sector Plan
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 Mixed Use.
Surrounding uses are Medium Density Residential to the west and north
and Mixed Use 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.
Any redevelopment proposal should include a
traffic study to determine the impact on the
Continental/Brumlow roundabout, including the
abandonment of old Brumlow Avenue, if
applicable.
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
–
Evaluat
e
develop
ment
proposa
ls per
the
recomm
endatio
ns.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
1.11, 3.1, 3.2
PDS
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Ordinance No. 1269, Adopted _________ 2023 [SOUTHLAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN]
No. Issues Recommendations/Policy
Implementat
ion Metric
Strategic Link VGO Dept.
SE-LU3
Village Center Drive Properties
Land use is Mixed Use and Retail Commercial. Zoning is SF-1A, AG, and
O-1.
These properties may face unique challenges due to the extension of
Village Center Drive.
Maintain the existing Mixed Use and Retail
Commercial land use designations.
Consider flexibility in the development of the
subject area to accommodate the alignment of
Village Center Drive.
Tier 1 –
Add the
site
boundar
y to the
Future
Land
Use
Map.
Ongoing
–
Evaluat
e
develop
ment
proposa
ls per
the
recomm
endatio
n.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
1.11, 3.1, 3.2
PDS
[SOUTHLAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN] Consolidated Future Land Use Plan 64
Ordinance No. __________________ [SOUTHLAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN]
COMPARISON OF 2018 AND 2023 FUTURE LAND USE PLANS
The 2023 Consolidated Future Land Use Map is an evolution of the 2018 Consolidated Future Land Use Map.
The following table indicates the acreage of each land use for the 2018 and 2023 plans, the increase or decrease
from 2018 to 2023 in acres, and the percentage change.
Land Use Category 2018 Land Use
Plan* (Acres**)
2023 Land Use
Plan (Acres**) Change (Acres) Change (%)
100 Year Flood Plain 529 529 0 0%
Corps of Engineers 771 771 0 0%
Public Parks & Open
Space 438 438 0 0%
Public/Semi-Public 650 649 -1 -<1%
Low Density Residential 4128 4121 -7 -<1%
Medium Density
Residential 3564 3528 -36 -1%
Office Commercial 298 337 +39 +17%
Retail Commercial 228 228 0 0%
Regional Retail 116 116 0 0%
Mixed Use 1033 1038 +5 +<1%
Town Center 173 173 0 0%
Industrial 390 390 0 0%
*Includes development driven amendments to the plan since its original adoption in 2018.
**Excluding ROW; based on parcel data.
Only minor changes were made to the underlying land use designations as part of the 2023 update. The largest
change was an increase in the Office Commercial designation, which gained 39 acres resulting in a 17% increase.
The second largest change in terms of acreage was a decrease in the Medium Density Residential land use
category totaling 36 acres, however, this change is small when considering the category as a whole, resulting in
an approximately 1% change.
The following pie chart shows the acreage distribution for the underlying land use categories for the 2023 update
of the Future Land Use Plan.
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Ordinance No. __________________ [SOUTHLAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN]
2023 Future Land Use Plan Area Distribution
The following charts show the distribution of land use categories broken down by developed and undeveloped
properties. Note that these charts exclude right-of-way and are based on the 2018 land use designation.
529 Acres,
4%771 Acres,6%438 Acres,4%
650 Acres,5%
4,128 Acres,
34%3528 Acres,
29%
330 Acres,
3%
228 Acres,2%
116 Acres,1%
1,038 Acres,8%173 Acres,1%
390 Acres,3%317 Acres,
2%
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Ordinance No. ________________ [SOUTHLAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN]
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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Ordinance No. ________________ [SOUTHLAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN]
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 amended.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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
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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
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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
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.
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.
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• 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.
• 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.
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
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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.
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Structured parking with ground floor
office/retail uses.
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.
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.
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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 City’s assets (schools,
public safety, and competitive edge in the region) and fiscal health.
Objective 2.1 Encourage a balance of uses, including retail, office, medical, hospitality, entertainment,
institutional, industrial, and residential that is both responsive to and sustainable within
changing market conditions and sustains growth in property values for the future.
Objective 2.2 Support appropriate public-private financial partnerships that will help retain and enhance
the City’s economic base.
Objective 2.3 Ensure the City’s built environment fosters a positive relationship between the taxable value
of real property and the corresponding cost of municipal services.
Goal 3: Mobility
Develop an innovative mobility system that provides for the safe, convenient, efficient movement of people
and goods, reduces traffic congestion, promotes energy and transportation efficiency and promotes
expanded opportunities for citizens to meet some routine needs by walking or bicycling.
Objective 3.1 Provide a safe and efficient streets and pathways network that allows travel to shopping
areas, schools, parks and places of employment, reducing the need to travel on the City’s
major arterials (FM 1709, FM 1938, or SH 114) and minimizes cut-through traffic in
residential neighborhoods.
Objective 3.2 Implement and promote a mobility system that addresses safety, design, comfort and
aesthetic elements such as landscaping, crosswalks, railing, lighting, traffic-calming and
signage in order to provide distinct character and functionality for the City.
Objective 3.3 In accordance with a need identified by the Citizen Survey, provide and promote a
continuous pedestrian pathways system that is user-friendly, efficient, safe, economical, and
connect parks, shopping, schools, work and residential areas.
Objective 3.4 Pursue opportunities to link Southlake’s pathways to systems in adjacent cities and trails on
the Corps of Engineers property.
Objective 3.5 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.
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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 City.
Objective 4.1 Ensure that new development incorporates usable open space.
Objective 4.2 Ensure that parkland and open spaces include an integrated mix of developed and natural
areas with consideration of protecting the City’s ecosystem and wildlife corridors.
Objective 4.3 Promote water conservation and reuse in the design of parks and open spaces.
Objective 4.4 Utilize partnerships to create open space and recreation facilities.
Objective 4.5 Ensure an even geographic distribution of park facilities and recreation activities—both
active and passive—for citizens of all ages.
Objective 4.6 Provide a full range of park facilities and linear linkages that will accommodate the current
and future needs of the City’s residents and visitors.
Objective 4.7 Integrate passive recreational opportunities into preserved natural and drainage areas.
Objective 4.8 Incorporate feedback received from the Parks and Recreation Citizen Survey into recreation
activities and park facilities.
Objective 4.9 Acknowledge the City’s rich natural history, heritage and historical landmarks.
Objective 4.10 Determine parkland desirable for dedication as part of the development process based on
classification, location and maintenance cost.
Objective 4.11 Prioritize investments in existing and established parks understanding that there will be
strategic opportunities for land acquisition.
Objective 4.12 Incorporate educational and learning opportunities within parks and related facilities.
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
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Establish and maintain protective measures and policies that reduce danger, risk or injury to property and
individuals who live, work or visit the City.
Objective 5.1 Maintain a level of police, fire and ambulance services commensurate with population and
business needs.
Objective 5.2 Provide effective and efficient professional public safety services in partnership with the
citizens we serve, encouraging mutual respect and innovative problem-solving, thereby
improving the quality of life in our community.
Objective 5.3 Ensure compliance with the stated standard of response coverage and industry guidelines
through the provision of facilities, equipment, personnel and roadways.
Objective 5.4 Ensure that all buildings and public facilities are constructed in compliance with all applicable
federal, state, and local safety regulations and standards.
Objective 5.5 Maintain the continued compliance with national standard of excellence through the
accreditation process.
Objective 5.6 Enhance and promote public safety through public-private partnerships and utilization and
training of volunteers.
Objective 5.7 Maintain a high level of community readiness through training and communications among
neighborhood and volunteer groups and city, county, state, and federal entities.
Objective 5.8 Develop and implement safety education programs that enhance the quality of life and safety
in the community.
Objective 5.9 Promote security of public buildings and infrastructure.
Objective 5.10 Ensure safe and healthy working conditions for city staff, volunteers and officials by
providing security, facility, vehicular and equipment maintenance, information, education
and training.
Goal 6: Economic Development
Create a diversified, vibrant and sustainable economy through the attraction and support of business
enterprises and tourism meeting the vision and standards desired by City leaders.
Objective 6.1 Promote the City both nationally and regionally as a great place to live, work, visit, shop and
recreate.
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.
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Objective 6.5 Enhance the quality of life for residents and the sustainability of City business through the
promotion of the tourism, convention and hotel industry in the City.
Objective 6.6 Develop a clear and understandable incentive policy that accomplishes the business
attraction and retention goals of the City and is based on factors such as job creation,
investment, quality of business, return on investment and overall value to the community.
Objective 6.7 Foster communication between the public and private sectors.
Goal 7: Sustainability
Encourage the conservation, protection, enhancement and proper management of the natural and built
environment.
Objective 7.1 Maintain and implement policies to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources, such as
energy in the heating, cooling, and operation and maintenance of city facilities.
Objective 7.2 Promote public awareness and education on such sustainability issues as public health,
energy and water conservation and overall environmental stewardship.
Objective 7.3 Promote sustainable public and private development practices and patterns, building design,
water-use reduction and waste reduction while maintaining the existing character of the city.
Objective 7.4 Protect surface, storm, and groundwater quality from septic discharge, impervious surface
runoff, improper waste disposal and other potential contaminant sources.
Objective 7.5 Conserve, restore and promote tree and plant cover that is native or adaptive to the City and
region while also protecting existing significant vegetation and maintaining the existing
character of the City.
Objective 7.6 Protect and enhance air quality in coordination with federal, regional and local agencies.
Objective 7.7 Recognize the importance of and protect the biological diversity for the ecological and
aesthetic benefits to the community.
Objective 7.8 Define, protect, and celebrate the local Cross Timbers Ecosystem as a community asset for
future generations.
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.
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Objective 8.2 Encourage cooperation with the school districts in planning for and financing community
facilities to encourage the cost-effective provision of resources.
Objective 8.3 Systematically evaluate City-owned buildings in terms of their quality of service delivery and
prioritize maintenance and renovation accordingly.
Objective 8.4 Incorporate new computer and telecommunications technologies into public buildings and
designated areas in order to improve time and cost efficiency of service delivery and to meet
increasing demands of information access and sharing.
Goal 9: Partnerships
Fully utilize and coordinate with the City’s many partners to address issues facing the area, provide services
and facilities, promote volunteerism, support events and programs and encourage economic growth.
Objective 9.1 Partner with other government entities, non-governmental organizations and the North
Central Texas Council of Governments to address regional and local issues.
Objective 9.2 Continue mutually beneficial partnerships between the City and local school districts to
explore the provision of facilities, services, technology, and other opportunities through
open communication and close coordination.
Objective 9.3 Continue active partnerships with non-profit organizations, civic groups and local businesses
to create opportunities that benefit the community.
Objective 9.4 Partner with local school districts to educate Southlake’s youth in their municipality
and seek youth input when planning the future of our community.
Goal 10: Infrastructure
Through sound management and strategic investment, develop, maintain, improve and operate public
infrastructure that promotes health, safety and an enhanced quality of life for all members of the community.
Objective 10.1 Ensure equitably-distributed and adequate services and facilities.
Objective 10.2 Plan and program land acquisition and the installation of all essential public facilities to
reasonably coincide with the need for such facilities.
Objective 10.3 Identify and implement programs where costs may be shared by multiple agencies and/or
developers.
Objective 10.4 Provide for adequate public water and sewer services in appropriate areas of the City.
Objective 10.5 Provide and maintain an effective stormwater management system throughout the City.
Objective 10.6 Maintain and enhance existing infrastructure and levels of service through the provision of
timely maintenance, repair and replacement as needed.
Objective 10.7 Provide and maintain effective solid waste collection and recycling programs for residents.
Objective 10.8 Provide a streetlight system for adequate illumination and a wayfinding signage system for
pedestrian and driver safety where appropriate.
Goal 11: Tourism
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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 D
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APPENDIX E
NORTH TEXAS 2050 GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Excerpted from North Texas 2050
www.visionnorthtexas.org
1. Development Diversity – Meet the needs of changing markets by
providing a mix of development options and land use types in
communities throughout the region.
2. Efficient Growth – Promote reinvestment and redevelopment in
areas with existing infrastructure, ensure that new infrastructure
supports orderly and sustainable growth, and provide coordinated
regional systems of natural and built infrastructure.
3. Pedestrian Design – Create and connect pedestrian-(and bicyclist)
oriented neighborhoods, centers and places throughout the
region.
4. Housing Choice – Sustain and facilitate a range of housing
opportunities and choices that meet the needs of residents of all
economic levels and at all stages of life.
5. Activity Centers – Create mixed use developments that are
centers of neighborhoods and community activities and serve as
hubs of non-automobile transportation systems.
6. Environmental Stewardship – Protect, retain or enhance the
region’s important natural assets (including its air, water, land and
forests) and integrate these natural features and systems into the
character of the region’s communities and the experiences of its
residents.
7. Quality Places – Strengthen the identities of the region’s diverse
communities through preservation of significant historic
structures and natural assets, creation of new landmarks and
gathering spaces, use of compatible architectural and landscape
design, and support for the activities and institutions that make
each community unique.
8. Efficient Mobility Options – Invest in transportation systems,
facilities and operations that provide multi-modal choices for the
efficient and sustainable movement of people, goods, and
services.
9. Resource Efficiency – Design buildings, sites, communities and
regional systems to use water, energy, and renewable resources
responsibly, effectively and efficiently, and to retain non-
renewable resources for the use of future generations.
10. Educational Opportunity – Provide opportunities for all North
Texans to have access to the schools, people and technology they
need for success in learning throughout their lives.
11. Healthy Communities – Identify and support functional,
sustainable infrastructure and institutions that offer North Texans
access to affordable, nutritious foods, opportunities for physical
activity, and access to wellness and primary care services.
12. Implementation – Achieve the region’s vision by adoption of
compatible comprehensive plans and ordinances for cities and
consistent investment plans for regional systems; involve citizens
and stakeholders in all aspects of these planning processes.
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APPENDIX F
SOUTHLAKE 2035 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PROTECTION MAP
The Environmental Resource Protection Map was last adopted with the Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan
and is provided here for reference.
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Land Use Plan History
Southlake 2035 Consolidated Future Land Use Plan, Ordinance No. 1192 – approved June 19, 2018
Southlake 2035 Land Use Sector Plan, Ordinance No. 1191 – approved June 19, 2018
Southlake 2035 F.M. 1709 – F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan, Ordinance No. 1183 – approved December 5, 2017
Southlake 2035 State Highway 114 Corridor Plan, Ordinance No. 1171 – approved June 20, 2017
Southlake 2030 Consolidated Future Land Use Plan, Ordinance No. 1022 – approved March 20, 2012
Southlake 2030 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan, Ordinance No. 1021 – March 6, 2012
Southlake 2030 Crooked/Kimball Small Area Plan, Ordinance No. 1010 – September 20, 2011
Southlake 2030 Carroll/1709 Small Area Plan, Ordinance No. 1009 – September 20, 2011
Southlake 2030 F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan, Ordinance No. 1012 – September 20, 2011
Southlake 2030 Southeast Sector Plan, Ordinance No. 980 – November 2, 2010
Southlake 2030 Central Sector Plan, Ordinance No. 983 – October 19, 2010
Southlake 2030 West Sector Plan, Ordinance No. 979 – September 7, 2010
Southlake 2030 North Sector Plan, Ordinance No. 971 – June 1, 2010
Southlake 2025 Plan Consolidated Future Land Use Plan, Resolution No. 05-026 – approved August 2, 2005
Southlake 2025 W. Southlake Blvd./Pearson Lane Area, W. Highland/N. Peytonville Area, & North Side Area Plan,
Resolution No. 05-018 – May 3, 2005
Southlake 2025 South Side Area Plan, Resolution No. 05-006 – March 15, 2005
Southlake 2025 State Highway 114 Corridor Plan, Resolution No. 05-005 – February 15, 2005
Southlake 2025 Davis Boulevard/F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan, Resolution No. 04-072 – December 7, 2004
Amendment to the 1998 Land Use Plan, Resolution 03-008; designating Town Square with the “Town Center” land use
designation – approved March 4, 2003
1998 Land Use Plan – approved January 20, 1998
1995 Southlake Corridor Study
1993 Land Use Plan – approved June 15, 1993
1988 Master Plan/Land Use Plan, Ordinance No. 447 – approved September 20, 1988
1988 Land Use Plan & Thoroughfare Plan – approved March 1, 1988
1985 Land Use & Thoroughfare Plan
1969 Land Use Plan, Resolution 69-1 – approved January 7, 1969