Item 11A ProposalCITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
Requested by:
ATRS Corporation
4515 South Pinemont, Suite 216
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 939 -9308
David Boyer
Vice President, Business Affairs
(512) 825 -2690 direct phone
on behalf of
Metroplex Community Services
705 Directors Drive
Arlington, TX 76011
817 265 -4900 phone
817 608 -0885 fax
Purpose and Intent
In the spirit of enhancing quality of life in the City of Southlake, Metroplex Community Services
hereby respectfully submits this proposal to amend the existing zoning restrictions, regarding the
placement of Clothing Donation Containers. It is important to note that this request is congruent
with the city's goals and specifically, by allowing us to place our Clothing Donation Containers it is
in fact an excellent use of commercial districts, while speaking volumes about the city's
benevolence and concern for its citizens and those of neighboring communities. Our containers
blend in nicely with buildings in these districts and also provide the people of Southlake a
convenient place to contribute their used clothing. In so doing, we are able to help those in need
along with maintaining social and environmental consciousness. It is our intent to make the City
of Southlake and the entire Greater Dallas /Fort Worth area, a better and safer place in which to
work and live. This is certainly one of many instances where your foresight will have far - reaching
and positive effects on our community.
Guidelines for Permitting Placement of Clothing Donation Containers
1. Clothing Donation Containers
A. Definition:
Any structure or container which has four walls, a roof and a floor, not to exceed
the dimensions of six feet, one inch (6' -1 ") in width or in depth, nor shall exceed
seven feet (7) in height, which is used for the donation of clothing. Said structure
or container shall be of adequate weight to withstand typical weather conditions
as to not be moved within a parking lot by wind. The structure or container must
be built substantially enough, as to not pose any public threat, and be painted or
finished in a way that is visually coherent and conducive to its environment.
2. Conditions
A. The organization benefiting from the Clothing Donation Container must be
registered and operating in the State of Texas as a non - profit (501c3)
corporation.
B. The organization must have written authorization from the business owner,
on whose property the Clothing Donation Container will be placed.
C. The organization (or servicing company) shall employ a staff of full -time, paid
drivers, to collect the contents of the Clothing Donation Container.
D. The Clothing Donation Container must have its contents removed, minimally
five days per week, 52 weeks per year.
E. The visual and structural integrity must be maintained continuously.
F. More than three (3) complaints from citizens, in a one (1) month period,
regarding a specific Clothing Donation Container, will result in the permit
being revoked. The complaints must be validated as being legitimate, from
the City of Southlake, Zoning Enforcement Division.
G. The placement of a Clothing Donation Container shall not impede traffic nor
visually impair any motor vehicle operation from a public street.
H. All signage on each Clothing Donation Container shall be in compliance with
zoning requirements pursuant to Southlake City Ordinances.
I. The organization must maintain general liability insurance for each Clothing
Donation Container, at a minimum level of two million dollars
($2,000,000.00), holding the city and the business owner harmless.
3. Application
A. The organization must apply for a permit, and submit a fee not to exceed
$25.00 for each Clothing Donation Container.
B. Provided that the above written conditions are met, each permit shall be valid
for a period of twelve (12) months from the date first issued.
C. Each application must include a diagram of the proposed location, within the
business's parking lot or property. The location must be approved by a city
Zoning Official or designee.
4. Permitted Zoning
A. Provided the aforementioned conditions are met and a permit is issued,
Clothing Donation Containers may be placed in the following zoning districts:
(intentionally omitted).