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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED,
THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS; AS IT PERTAINS TO SOLAR ENERGY
SYSTEMS; 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 city council has 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:
SECTION 1
The following subsections within Section 45 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
No. 480, as amended, are hereby amended to read as follows:
SPECIFIC USE
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45. Solar Energy Systems, subject to the requirements of Section 45.17
SITE PLAN REQUIRED
45.17 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (As
amended by Ordinance No. 480-WWW)
The purpose of this section is to establish standards for Solar Energy
Systems. A Solar Energy System shall be approved by City Council
through the Specific Use Permit process and may be subject to other
requirements as deemed necessary.
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Ground Mounted Systems:
a. Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the principal
building on the lot.
b. Side and Rear: No system shall be located less then ten (10) feet
from any side or rear property line.
Roof Mounted Systems:
a. Height: No system shall be installed greater than six (6) inches
between the panel and roof.
NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Ground Mounted Systems:
a. Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the front most
building on the lot.
b. Side and Rear: No system shall be located less than the required
building setback as required by the underlying zoning district.
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a. No solar energy system shall be constructed upon a lot until a
building permit has been issued or principal use has actually been
commenced.
b. A line of sight analysis will be required in addition to the applicable
submittal requirements under Section 40 (Development Plans and
Site Plans) of the City of Southlake Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 2
Add the following under Section 4 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No.
480, as amended, to read as follows:
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS - A device or combination of devices or elements
that rely on direct sunlight as an energy source, including any substance or
device that collects sunlight for the following uses: heating or cooling of a
structure or building; heating or pumping of water; or, generating electricity.
SECTION 3
This ordinance shall also establish the fee for a Specific Use Permit for Solar
Energy Systems on Residential properties only. The fee for Solar Energy Systems on
Residential Properties only shall be established at Fifty Dollars ($50.00). All other
applications for the installation of Solar Energy Systems shall remain at the current fee
amount for Specific Use Permits.
SECTION 4
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 5
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
enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such
unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 6
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 7
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 yard 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 8
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.
SECTION 9
The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish the
proposed ordinance or its caption and penalty 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 or its caption and penalty in the official City
newspaper one time within ten days after final passage of this ordinance, as required by
Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake.
SECTION 10
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 the 19th day of May, 2009.
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