480-GGGGG OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 480-GGGGG
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED,
THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS; SECTION 47 — TRANSITION ZONING DISTRICT
(TZD); PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE
OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET
FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter
adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and
Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the city has adopted Ordinance No. 480, as amended, as the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the city; and
WHEREAS, the city council has determined that it is appropriate and in the best
interest of the city to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents
by amending Ordinance No. 480 as provided herein; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council have given
published notice and held public hearings with respect to the amendment of the zoning
ordinance as required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
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SECTION 1
Ordinance 480, as amended, the City of Southlake's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Section 47.4.d "Transition Zoning District Component Requirements", is hereby amended
to change Section 47.4.d.4 to read as follows:
4. Uses in the neighborhood shall be to the density and scale that is appropriate based
on the context and character of the proposed district. Residential density in the
Transition Zoning District shall not exceed two (2) dwelling units per gross acre.
Density shall be calculated on the gross area defining the residential "neighborhood"
boundary including the "neighborhood" open space area.
SECTION 2
Ordinance 480, as amended, the City of Southlake's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Section 47.6 "Development Standards", is hereby amended to add Section 47.6.a.3 to
read as follows:
3. Section 43 — Overlay Zones, Ordinance 480, other than the Corridor Overlay Zone.
The Transition Zoning District shall be subject to the Corridor Overlay Zone outlined in
Section 43 — Overlay Zones, Ordinance 480.
SECTION 3
Ordinance 480, as amended, the City of Southlake's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Section 47.6 "Development Standards", is hereby amended to add Section 47.6.d. to
read as follows:
47.6.d. - Where the "TZD" district boundary is directly adjacent to any lot or tract of land
with single family residential zoning of SF-20A, SF-20B, SF-30, SF1-A, SF-1 B, SF-2, RE-
5, RE-7, R-PUD, any non-residential use components shall provide:
1. Buildings shall not exceed two -stories.
2. A minimum building setback from adjacent residential property shall be 50 feet for a
one-story building, plus an additional 20 feet for a two-story building.
3. A minimum 10 foot wide F-1 bufferyard per Section 42 of the Zoning Ordinance No.
480, as amended, or solid evergreen vegetative screen reaching a height of 8 feet or
greater within three years, shall be provided and maintained in perpetuity along the
common boundary of the TZD district and the single family residential boundary.
4. Mechanical Equipment Screening: All non-residential buildings must be designed such
that no mechanical equipment (HVAC, etc.) or satellite dishes shall be visible. This shall
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include equipment on the roof, on the ground or otherwise attached to the building or
located on the site. Rooftop mechanical equipment and / or other rooftop appurtenance
screening shall be accomplished by construction of architectural feature which is
integral to the building's design and ensures that such equipment is not visible. All
rooftop mechanicals or architectural features described herein shall be shown on the
required building elevations at the time of site plan approval.
5. Trash Receptacles and Recycling Receptacles: No trash receptacles or recycling
receptacles shall be located within fifty feet (50') of single family residential property.
Trash and recycling receptacles shall be four sided with a gate and located outside
bufferyards, and to the side or rear of the principal building. They shall be screened by
a minimum eight -foot (8') solid masonry screen and shall utilize similar masonry
materials to the building's facades.
SECTION 4
Ordinance 480, as amended, the City of Southlake's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Section 47.6 "Development Standards", is hereby amended to change "4.0 Block
Standards" of Table 47-2 to read as follows:
Table 47-2 4.0 Block and Lot Standards
Standard
Retail Area
Retail Edge (T-1)/
Neighborhood
Neighborhood
Edge (T-2)
Block Dimensions
Between 500
Between 500 feet
Neighborhood
feet and 800 feet
and 1000 feet
Lot Area
Flexible
Flexible
Neighborhood
Lot Area - adjacent
Flexible
Flexible
Neighborhood
and abutting existing
1 Ac. residential lot or
greater.
Lot Area - adjacent
Flexible
Flexible
Neighborhood
and abutting existing
30,000 SF residential
lot or greater.
Lot Width and Depth
Flexible
Flexible
Neighborhood
Maximum Lot
Flexible
Flexible
Flexible
Coverage
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Maximum Impervious
Flexible
Flexible
Flexible
Cover
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SECTION 5
Ordinance 480, as amended, the City of Southlake's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Section 47.7 "Performance and Design Standards", is hereby amended to add to Section
47.7.h., "Open Space Standards", subsection 47.7.h.6 to read as follows. -
Section 47.7h. 6. Detention areas shall be excluded from the open space area credit unless
designed as an aesthetic passive recreation amenity to the neighborhood subject to staff
and ultimately City Council approval.
A detention area designed as an aesthetic recreational amenity should resemble a
natural landscape feature, seamlessly integrating with the development through the use
of curvilinear shapes, native and/or adapted vegetation, and natural materials. The
following are general guidelines:
• Gentle side slopes (4:1 or flatter) for safe and accessible grading are preferred
over steeper slopes with walls or protective fencing.
• Minimize concrete and impervious surfaces to the maximum extent practicable.
• Include walking loops and connections to trails.
• Provide seating areas and/or gathering spaces like picnic spots and fishing areas.
Acceptable Open Space Credit
a.t. �I
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Excluded from Open Space Credit
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SECTION 6
Ordinance 480, as amended, the City of Southlake's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Section 47.10 "Amendments to Approved Plans or Regulations Established in a
Transition Zoning District Ordinance", is hereby amended to add subsection 47.10.d. to
read as follows:
Section 47.10d. - Transition Zoning Districts adopted prior to effective date of Ordinance
No. 480-GGGGG, shall remain subject to the uses and regulations of the specific ordinance
for that Transition Zoning District, unless specifically changed under the provision of this
ordinance.
SECTION 7
Ordinance 480, as amended, the City of Southlake's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Section 47.5 "Schedule of Uses", is hereby amended to amend the "Accessory Building"
portion of "Other Uses" of Table 47-1 to read as follows:
Accessory Buildings* I SUP SUP P
*Refer to regulations in Section 45.15.
SECTION 8
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of
Southlake, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with
the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such
ordinances are hereby repealed.
SECTION 9
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been
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enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such
unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 10
Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses
to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance
shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each
day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 11
All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved as to any and
all violations of the provisions of Ordinance No. 480, as amended, or any other ordinances
affecting zoning regulations which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this
ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and
criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be
affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 12
The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby authorized to publish this
ordinance in book or pamphlet form for general distribution among the public, and the
operative provisions of this ordinance as so published shall be admissible in evidence in
all courts without further proof than the production thereof.
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SECTION 13
The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to post the
proposed ordinance in its entirety on the City website together with a notice setting out
the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days before the second
reading of this ordinance, and if this ordinance provides for the imposition of any
penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its provisions, then the City Secretary
shall additionally publish this ordinance in the official City newspaper one time within ten
(10) days after passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of
the City of Southlake.
SECTION 14
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading on the 1st day of April 2025.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading on the 15th day of April 2025.
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