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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: ZA25-0013, Ord. 480-GGGGG 1 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 ZA25-0013, Ord. 480-GGGGG 2 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 ZA25-0013, Ord. 480-GGGGG 3 Maximum Impervious Flexible Flexible Flexible Cover I 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 YAK Excluded from Open Space Credit �i ZA25-0013, Ord. 480-GGGGG 4 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 ZA25-0013, Ord. 480-GGGGG 5 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. ZA25-0013, Ord. 480-GGGGG 6 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. �_.A, MAYOR ATTEST: �•�`��c , •yam �U N' CI S C WARY; flllll ZA25-0013, Ord. 480-GGGGG 7 PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading on the 15th day of April 2025. MAYOR ���� SpUTH�q �•,. ATTE cn CITY T RY •`+ PROVED AS TO FORIW AND LEGALITY: CITY ATTORNEY ` — DATE: q ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: Li I Lq ZA25-0013, Ord. 480-GGGGG 8 PUBLISH FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025 FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that the City of Southlake, Texas, will consider the following items in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas for: The City Council on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. will hold a public hearing and consider: Ordinance No. 480-833, ZA25-0008, 2nd Reading, Zoning Change and Site Plan for 2250 E. Continental Blvd., on property described as Lot 4R7R1 , Green Meadow Subdivision, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. Current Zoning: "I-1" Light Industrial District. Requested Zoning: "S-P-1" Detailed Site Plan District. SPIN Neighborhood #8. PUBLIC HEARING Resolution No. 25-017, ZA25-0009, Specific Use Permit for a private school for The Novus Academy, on property described as Lot 4R7R1 , Green Meadow Subdivision, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, and located at 2250 E. Continental Blvd. Current Zoning: "I-1" Light Industrial District. SPIN Neighborhood #8. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance No. 480-GGGGG, ZA25-0013, 2nd Reading, amendments to the City of Southlake Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, specifically pertaining to Section 47, Transition Zoning District (TZD). PUBLIC HEARING Resolution No. 25-018, ZA25-0015, Specific Use Permit for Outdoor Sales and Services for Camp Gladiator on property described as Lot 5R, Green Meadow Subdivision, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 800 S. Kimball Ave. Current Zoning: "CS" Community Services District. SPIN Neighborhood #8. PUBLIC HEARING The Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. will hold a public hearing and consider: ZA25-0019, Preliminary Plat for Linmar Estates, on property described as Lot 3, Joel W Chivers No. 350 Addition and Tract 3D01 , Rees D Price Survey Abstract No. 1207, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 2735 and 2665 N. White Chapel Blvd., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: "RPUD" Residential Planned Unit Development. SPIN Neighborhood #1. PUBLIC HEARING All interested persons are urged to attend. City of Southlake Amy Shelley, TRMC City Secretary Page is too large to OCR. Page is too large to OCR. Page is too large to OCR.