Item 6B (3)Item 6B – text amendment to zoning
ordinance; APRIL 11, 2012
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ORDINANCE NO. 480-IIII
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED, THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS; AS IT PERTAINS TO TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES
AND/OR TEMPORARY SALES FACILITIES; 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
Section 34.1(u) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
ACCESSORY USE District Where
Permitted
u. One temporary construction facility and/or one temporary sales
facility by a Developer, including manufactured housing, not to
exceed 500 3,000 square feet per facility, only during actual ALL
construction for a period not to exceed two (2) years after initial
construction, and located on property being developed. (As
amended by Ordinance No. 480-IIII)
SECTION 2
Section 45.1(46) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
SPECIFIC USEDISTRICT WHERE
PERMITTED
46. Temporary construction and/or sales facilities when not ALL
permitted as an accessory use in accordance with Section
34, subject to the requirements set forth in Section 45.18 of
this ordinance. (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-IIII)
SECTION 3
Section 45.18 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
45.18 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND/OR SALES
FACILITIES BY A DEVELOPER (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-IIII)
The City Council may grant a specific use permit to increase the maximum parameters
set forth by Section 34 of this ordinance.
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
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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
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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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the 3 day of APRIL, 2012.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY SECRETARY
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the _____ day of ______, 2012.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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DATE:___________________________
ADOPTED:_______________________
EFFECTIVE:______________________
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SECTION 34
ACCESSORY USES
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-LL)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-QQ)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-SS)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-UU)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-MMM)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-OOO)
(As amended by Ordinance 480-QQQ)
(As amended by Ordinance 480-VVV)
(As amended by Ordinance 480-EEEE)
(As amended by Ordinance 480-IIII)
34.1 AUTHORIZED ACCESSORY USES - In addition to other uses which are customarily incidental to
the principal use of the premises, the following accessory uses are specifically authorized in the
listed zoning district when constructed or operated in conjunction with an appropriate principal
use:
ACCESSORY USEDistrict Where
Permitted
a. Barns, stables, granaries, pump houses, water tanks and silos; but not AG
including slaughter houses or processing of agricultural products, animals or
poultry.
b. Equipment Sheds (As amended by Ord. 480-MMM.)AG, RE, RCS, SF-
2
c. Accessory buildings enclosing equipment or activities in conjunction with the
AG, RE, RCS, SF-
permitted principal uses. No accessory use shall be construed to permit the
1A, SF-1B, SF-2,
keeping of articles or materials in the open or outside the building unless
SF-30, SF-20A,
specifically permitted elsewhere in this ordinance. (As amended by Ord. 480-
SF-20B, MF-1,
VVV.)
MF-2
d. Private stables, including boarding of horses, in areas other than the RE, SF-1A, SF-
1B, SF-2 (where
Agricultural District for the keeping of grazing animals, provided (As amended
the lot on which
by Ord. 480-MMM):
the structure will
be located
1. Ground accumulations of manure shall be collected and properly disposed
contains the same
of so as not to create offensive odors, fly breeding, or in any way become
minimum lot
a health hazard or nuisance to humans or animals.
square footage
required in the SF-
2. Fences for pens, corrals or similar enclosures shall be of sufficient height
1A and SF-1B
and strength to properly retain the grazing animal(s) on the premises.
zoning category)
SF-30 (where the
3. The minimum space area upon which such grazing animal(s) may be
lot on which the
enclosed, including pasture, pens, corrals, and stables, shall not be less
structure will be
than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet per each grazing animal over
located contains
five hundred (500) pounds and not less than five thousand (5,000) square
the same
feet for any other grazing animal.
minimum lot
square footage
4. All enclosed sheds and stables for animals as provided under the terms of
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this subsection shall be placed a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the required in the SF-
1A and SF-1B
boundary of any adjoining lot or tract which is zoned in a residential
zoning category)
category while fences and corrals may be placed at the property line (As
amended by Ord. 480-MMM).
e. Private residential garages, carports and related storage buildings and AG, RE, RCS, SF-
greenhouses accessory to permitted residential uses. (As amended by Ord. 1A, SF-1B, SF-2,
480-G and Ord. 480-MMM.)SF-30, SF-20A,
SF-20B, MF-1,
MF-2, MH, DT*,
TZD*, EC*
f. Private swimming pool, wading pools, and game courts (lighted and AG, RE, RCS, SF-
unlighted), provided that if lighted, the lighting shall be so directed and 1A, SF-1B, SF-2,
shielded so as not to shine directly on any adjacent residential property; and SF-30, SF-20A,
further provided that any such pool or game court is for the private use of the SF-20B, MF-1,
site occupants and their guests, and not operated as a business. All "at MF-2, MH, TZD*,
grade" swimming pools with a water depth greater than twenty-four (24) and EC*
inches and "above grade" swimming pools having a water depth twenty-four
(24) inches or more, except for portable tot pools, shall be enclosed by a
fence and gate of a height so designated by Ordinance 481 as well as the
Uniform Building Code (whichever is the most restrictive) of such material and
design to discourage unauthorized entry to the facility. Ornamental pools or
ponds designed for decorative purposes and having a depth less than twenty-
four (24) inches are not subject to a special fencing requirement and may be
located within required front or rear yards provided that they maintain a
minimum ten foot (10') setback from the closest property line.
All other pool(s) may be located in a side or rear yard, but not within a front
yard nor forward of the principal building on the lot, and shall not be located
closer than five feet (5') to any side or rear property line. (As amended by
Ordinance No. 480-C, 480-MMM and 480-QQQ.)
g. The following residential accessory structures may be located in the side, AG, RE, RCS, SF-
rear, or front yard:1A, SF-2, SF-1B,
i. SF-30, SF-20A,
Gazebos, arbors, pergolas, and trellises that are less than 120 square
SF-20B, MF-1,
feet.
MF-2, MH, DT*,
ii.
Water well houses less than 50 square feet
TZD*, and EC*
iii.
Fountains, ponds, and ornamental pools that are part of the residential
landscaping meeting the standards in 34.1 (f)
The following residential accessory structures shall only be permitted in the
side or rear yard, not forward of the principal building on the lot:
i.
Batting cages, play structures, and pet houses
ii.
Breezeways located at or behind the principal structure
iii.
Decks and play courts
(As amended by Ordinance 480-QQQ)
h. Required off-street parking and loading spaces.All
* Shall apply only to approved single-family residential uses in the DT, TZD, and EC zones
**Shall apply only to non-residential uses and mixed use buildings in the zoning district
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i. Home occupation uses, as defined by this ordinance. (As amended by AG, RE,RCS, SF-
Ordinance 480-MMM)1A, SF-1B, SF-2,
SF-30, SF-20A,
SF-20B, MF-1,
MF-2, MH, DT*,
TZD*, and EC*
j. Parking and storage of private boats, camper trailers or other recreational AG, RE, RCS, SF-
vehicles in conformance with Section 35. (As amended by Ordinance 480-1A, SF-2, SF-1B,
MMM)SF-30, SF-20A,
SF-20B, MF-1,
MF-2, MH
k. Model and/or sample homes for the purpose of promoting sales shall be
AG, RE, RCS, SF-
permitted, providing these structures are located on and within the same tract
1A, SF-1B, SF-2,
or subdivision of land being developed for sale. (As amended by Ordinance
SF-30, SF-20A,
480-MMM)
SF-20B, MF-1,
MH, DT*, TZD*,
and EC*
l. Tennis courts, health clubs, and related recreation facilities provided they are HC, DT**
for the primary use of guests, customers or persons associated with the
principal use.
m. Retail uses, except for consumable food or beverage products unless they O-1, O-2, B-1, B-
are sold for on-premises consumption by employees or patrons of the 2, I-1,
principal business. These types of retail sales and products must be I-2
reasonably related to the principal uses within the structure provided they do
not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the floor area of the building.
n. On site storage of records or file materials which are ancillary to or a portion O-1, O-2, DT**, B-
of the office or business activities conducted within the principal office use (an 1, I-1
example of this activity would be the file storage and records required by a
title company operation).
o. Retail activity of a service nature designed to provide direct service support to
O-1, O-2, B-1
the businesses and employees who occupy the remainder of the office
complex. This would be limited to those activities which are clearly supportive
of office operations, such as food service in the nature of cafeterias or snack
bars, news stands or gift shops providing reading material and small,
consumable sundries, pharmacies or drug stores, particularly when co-
located with medical or medical related office facilities, office supply stores or
outlets providing support to businesses within the complex itself (stores
operating under this provision shall not be limited only to sales within the
office complex, but should clearly be aimed at marketing primarily within the
immediate vicinity of the complex site).
p. Feeding pen (not commercial) accessory to farm useAG
q. Such other service activities as are clearly found to be directed at supporting O-1, O-2, B-1
the employees or business operations of the office complex. In no event shall
the area allocated to retail sales exceed fifteen (15) percent of the net usable
square footage of each office structure.
All retail operations undertaken pursuant to this provision shall involve no
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outdoor storage or sales and all signage for such activities shall be contained
wholly within the office structure in which the retail operation is established.
No outside advertising shall be permitted.
r. Office or administrative areas and activities supportive of the permitted I-1, I-2, B-1, B-2
principal uses.
s. The resale of used merchandise conducted by a retail sales establishment C-2, C-3, C-4, B-
when such resale is clearly secondary to and related to the sale of new 1, B-2, DT**, I-1, I-
merchandise. The resale of used merchandise shall be limited in that used 2
merchandise displayed for sale may not exceed 20% of the total merchandise
displayed for sale.
t. Public, semi-public and private parks; recreation and open space including ALL
playgrounds, parkways, greenbelts, ponds and lakes, botanical gardens,
pedestrian paths, bicycle paths, equestrian bridle trails, nature centers, bird
and wildlife sanctuaries.
u. One temporary construction facility and/or one temporary sales facility by a ALL
Developer, including manufactured housing, not to exceed 500 3,000 square
feet per facility, only during actual construction for a period not to exceed two
(2) years after initial construction, and located on property being developed.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-IIII)
v. Temporary concrete batching or transient mix plant for ninety (90) days plus
ALL
one (1) thirty (30) day extension. (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-D.)
w. Noncommercial and nonresidential antennas: All antennas must be inspected and permitted by
the building official in accordance with the city's building code. The height of antennas shall be
measured in the same manner as the height of a building as determined in accordance with
Section 4.2. Antennas installed for the purpose of municipal communications are exempted from
the requirements of this section. (As amended by Ord. No. 480-J and Ord. No. 480-MMM.)
* Shall apply only to approved single-family residential uses in the DT, TZD, and EC zones
**Shall apply only to non-residential uses and mixed use buildings in the zoning district
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(1) Noncommercial television satellite dishes and noncommercial radio and AG, RE, SF-1A,
television receiving antennas:SF-1B, SF-2, SF-
30, SF-20A, SF-
Satellite dishesMax.Ht. Dish Size Location
20B, R-PUD, MF-
(1 per site) (Max.Diameter)
1, MF-2, MH,
DT**, TZD**.
Type:
35'
RCS, EC**
Roof Mount
10'
Rear of roof not visible from
PLOT PLAN
public R.O.W. in front of
REQUIRED
dwelling
35'
Pole Mount
15'10'
Ground Mount
10'Rear yard: > 10' from rear
property line & > 10' from
side property line or behind
the principal dwelling but not
in the side yard (not visible
TV Receiving
from public R.O.W. in front of
Antenna (1 per
dwelling)
site)
35'
Roof Mount
N/A
35'
Pole Mount
N/A
35' Rear of roof
Behind the principal dwelling,
but not in the side yard
(2) Noncommercial radio transmitting antennas limited to 65' in height. Must AG, RE, SF-1A,
be located behind the principal dwelling, but not within the rear yard SF-1B, SF-30, SF-
setback. Must be no closer to a property line than the maximum height of 20A, SF-20B, R-
the antenna. (Complaints concerning electrical, radio, or television signal PUD, MF-1, MF-2,
interference shall be referred to the FCC.) (As amended by Ordinance No. MH
480-VVV.)
PLOT PLAN
REQUIRED
(Previous subparagraph (3) deleted in its entirety and renumbered as below by Ordinance No. 480-
W.)
* Shall apply only to approved single-family residential uses in the DT, TZD, and EC zones
**Shall apply only to non-residential uses and mixed use buildings in the zoning district
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(3) Nonresidential satellite dishes accessory to the principal permitted use O-1, O-2, C-1, C-2,
on site.C-3, C-4, B-1, B-2, I-
1, I-2, HC, S-P-2, S-
Type: Max.Ht.Dish Size Location
P-1, CS, NR-P.U.D.
(Max.Diameter)
PLOT PLAN
10'
Roof Mount 35' Rear of roof not visible from
REQUIRED
public R.O.W. in front of
principal structure
Rear yard: > 10' from rear
10'
Pole Mount 35'
property line & > 10' from side
10'
Ground Mount 15'
property line or behind the
principal structure but not in
the side yard (not visible from
public R.O.W. in front of
principal structure)
x. Shopping carts. Cart collection areas in parking lots shall not be placed in
CS, C-1, C-2, C-3,
any required parking space. Shopping carts shall not be stored outdoors for
C-4, S-P-1, S-P-2,
any site approved after September 4, 2001 unless screened from the public
and PUD, DT**
right-of-way by a four (4) foot masonry wall.
CS, C-1, C-2, C-3,
y. Outdoor display of prepackaged ice machines and vending machines may be
C-4, S-P-1, S-P-2,
and PUD, DT**
stored outdoors provided that the machine(s) are not clearly visible from the
public right-of-way or adjacent residential property. Signage on prepackage
ice and vending machines shall not be readily identifiable by type or product
name from adjacent public streets.
z. Outdoor commercial displays (See section 34.3 for specific regulations). CS, C1, C2, C3, C4,
I-1, I-2, B-1, B-2,
HC, DT
aa. Yard or garage sales, subject to the following requirements:
AG, RE, RCS, SF-
1A, SF- 1B, SF-2,
1) No more than 3 garage sales within any 12 month period may occur.
SF-20A, SF-20B,
2) The duration of the sale shall not exceed 72 hours.
SF-30, MF-1, MF-2,
TZD*, EC*
* Shall apply only to approved single-family residential uses in the TZD, and EC zones
**Shall apply only to non-residential uses and mixed use buildings in the zoning district *** Specific Use Permit
Required
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bb. Fund raising/ sales. This activity may take place if the sole purpose is for
CS, C1, C2, C3, C4,
raising funds to support community service organizations, public charities, or
I-1, I-2, B-1, B-2,
non-profit organizations and the following conditions are met:
HC, DT
1.
The solicitation or sales activity is restricted to privately owned land;
2.
The solicitation or sales activity is restricted to an area that will not
impede the normal flow of vehicular and customer traffic so as to create
a traffic hazard, or other hazard to the public;
3.
The organization has permission of the owner or lessee of the land; and
4.
The duration of the fund raising activity shall not exceed seven (7)
consecutive days; provided that the fund raising and sales that take
place inside a permanent structure shall not be subject to this limitation.
cc. Mass gathering events. This activity is authorized as an accessory use if it ALL
occurs:
1.
in a permanent structure designed, constructed and approved by the
Fire Marshal for the occupancy load of the event, with sufficient
permanent sanitary facilities, as required by the Uniform Building Code
and sufficient parking facilities as required by this ordinance;
2.
on a tract of land which is at least 10 acres in size, and the mass
gathering area is at least 200 feet from the adjacent property, and the
site will accommodate the required parking of cars of attendees on-site;
or
3.
if the event is attended by less than 1,000 people in a day and the
promoter has registered with the Director of Public Safety and submitted
the following information: Name, address, telephone number, type of
event, start and finish time for the event, the number of people expected
to be in attendance, and the location for parking.
dd. Sale of alcoholic beverages.O-2, C-1, C-2, C-3,
C-4, HC, (S-P-1,
S-P-2, PUD which
1. No alcoholic beverage use shall be located within three hundred (300)
permits C-2, C-3, C-
feet of a church, public school or public hospital. Such measurement
4, HC uses,) DT**,
shall be made in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section
ECZ**
109.33 of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. (As amended by
Ordinance 480-VVV.)
ee. Portable on demand (POD) storage units for temporary residential storage
AG, RE, RCS, SF-
during moving meeting the following standards:
1A,
i.
A permit shall be required for PODs used for residential moving. In
SF-2, SF-1B, SF-30,
addition to general application information, a permit application for PODs
SF-20A, SF-20B,
shall indicate the location of the PODs on the lot.
MF-1, MF-2, MH,
ii.
PODs shall be placed on the driveway at the furthest point from the
DT*, TZD*, and EC*
street
iii.
PODs cannot be placed on any public right-of-way or in grassy areas in
* Shall apply only to approved single-family residential uses in the TZD and EC zones
**Shall apply only to non-residential uses and mixed use buildings in the zoning district
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the front yard
iv.
Each residential lot shall be limited to two (2) PODs at a time; no more
than twice per calendar year to be placed no longer than ten (10)
consecutive days each time
(As amended by Ordinance 480-QQQ)
ff. Portable on demand (POD) storage units for use during residential
AG, RE, RCS, SF-
remodeling and construction meeting the following standards:
1A, SF-2, SF-1B,
v.
PODs shall be placed on the driveway at the furthest point from the
SF-30, SF-20A, SF-
street
20B, MF-1, MF-2,
vi.
PODs cannot be placed on any public right-of-way or in the front yard
MH, DT*, TZD*, and
vii.
A permit shall be required with the building permit for
EC*
remodeling/construction and each permit shall be valid for the duration of
a maximum of 90 days that may be renewed no more than twice in 30-
day increments.
viii.
An application for the building permit shall indicate the location of the
POD units on the lot.
ix.
PODs shall be removed within seven (7) days of final inspection of the
structure.
(As amended by Ordinance 480-QQQ)
I-1, I-2
gg. Catering and/or food preparation operations may sell food products
produced on premises for retail purchase at their principal production site if this
is an accessory use to their principal business of providing prepared food
product services for off-premises consumption.
34.2 ACCESSORY BUILDING - The following regulations shall govern the location and use of any
accessory building: (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-C.)
a. Accessory buildings having a permanent foundation shall be erected no closer than ten feet
(10') to a property line located in the rear yard. Those structures not on a permanent
foundation may be placed as close as five feet (5') to a property line located in the rear yard.
b. Separation requirements between accessory and principal buildings shall be determined by
the most recently adopted International Residential Code (IRC). (As amended by Ordinance
No. 480-VVV.)
c. No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the principal
building or use has actually been commenced, and no accessory building shall be used
unless the main building in a lot is completed and used.
d. No accessory building shall be used for dwelling purposes other than by domestic servants
employed entirely on the premises or by family members and only in compliance with
individual district regulations.
e. Accessory buildings shall not exceed one story or fourteen feet (14') in height.
f. No accessory building shall be located forward of the principal building on the lot.
* Shall apply only to approved single-family residential uses in the TZD and EC zones
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34.3 OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL DISPLAYS - The following regulations shall govern the type and
location of outdoor commercial display items at permanent business locations:
a. Items or merchandise which may be stored and displayed outside of a permanent business
location without screening includes the following items and similar types of items:
1) living plant materials;
2) bundled firewood;
3) merchandise associated with the holidays; and
4) mechanical equipment associated with lawn and garden care and maintenance if such
display shall be in conjunction with a promotional event and such equipment shall not
be stored outside more than three (3) continuous days and must be removed and
returned indoors at the end of each business day.
b. No other items or merchandise shall be stored outside unless screened in accordance with
the requirements of Section 39.
c. No more than 50% of the pedestrian path, sidewalk or hard surface area located parallel to
the front of the building intended for the egress of pedestrians along the front of the building
shall be used for storage, provided that the remaining pedestrian path, sidewalk or hard
surface area shall be not less than 5' in width (See Exhibit 34-A).
d. The storage area shall not exceed 30% of the linear frontage of the principal building (See
Exhibit 34-A).
e. The merchandise for sale shall not be located further than 15' from the principal building.
f. The merchandise for sale shall not be located within required landscaped areas, required
parking areas, fire lanes, fire access ways, or exit ways and is located on an all weather
surface.
g.
The display of merchandise shall be maintained in a neat, orderly manner and not be stacked
higher than a height of four (4) feet. Height regulations shall not apply to living plant materials
or the sale of Christmas trees.
h.
Packaged materials displayed outdoors shall not be readily identifiable by type or product
name from adjacent public streets or adjacent residential property by reason of package
labels, sales tag markers, signs or otherwise.
i.
The display of such merchandise must not impede traffic flow or block site distance on the
street.
34.4 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES (As amended by Ordinance
No. 480-OOO)
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a. No restaurants with sale of alcoholic beverages shall be issued a Certificate of Occupancy if
it is located within three hundred (300) feet of a church, public school or public hospital. Such
measurement shall be made in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 109.33
of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code.
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EXHIBIT 34-A
ACCEPTABLE LOCATION FOR OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL DISPLAYS
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SECTION 45
SPECIFIC USE PERMITS
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-QQ & 480-SS)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-UU)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-YY)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-NNN)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-OOO)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-RRR)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-VVV)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-WWW)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-GGGG)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-IIII)
45.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS - The uses listed in this section are prohibited in the City of Southlake
unless and until a specific use permit is granted for such use by the City Council in accordance
with the requirements and procedures set forth in this Section. A specific use permit shall be
required for the following uses (as amended by Ordinance No. 480-D):
SPECIFIC USEDISTRICT WHERE
PERMITTED
1. Bars or Taverns (as amended by Ordinance No. 480-OOO) C-3 and DT**
2. Churches, synagogues, temples and other similar facilities for worship, fellowship ALL
and education, subject to the following conditions:
a. The City Council shall impose such reasonable conditions as it deems
necessary to protect the residential neighborhoods, in so far as practicable,
from the detrimental effects of noise, traffic, fire, etc. and to protect the
character of the neighborhood and the value of surrounding properties;
b. In granting or denying such application, the City Council shall consider such
items as the total land area to be devoted to the religious use, the size of the
church structures and the congregation, the frequency of church services,
other activities which take place on the premises, and the suitability of the
property for residential use.
The City Council shall consider all effects of such a facility, both beneficial and
detrimental, and shall deny such application when the detrimental effects
substantially outweigh the beneficial effects.
c. Children's nurseries, child day care centers, and kindergartens may be
approved as a part of the main or accessory religious building provided exterior
instructional or play areas are suitably fenced from any adjacent street, parking
area or property.
d. The City Council may, where deemed appropriate, place a specific time
limitation on the approval of a permit for a church. (As amended by Ord. 480-
F.)
3. Public, semi-public and parochial/ private schools, not including correctional All except B-1, CS, HC, I-
institutions or trade schools. 1 and I-2
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4. Colleges, junior colleges, or other similar institutions of higher learning, whether All except CS, I-1 and I-2
public or private, when located on a site of at least twenty (20) acres, and
provided such facilities have direct access to a major thoroughfare street or
highway and further provided that buildings and intensive use outdoor facilities are
set back a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from all property lines.
5. Public governmental buildings including community health centers and recreation ALL
buildings, libraries, museums, postal stations, and administrative offices of federal
or state government.
6. Medical care facilities: nursing and care homes, hospitals, with their related CS, C-1, C-2, DT**
facilities and supportive retail and personal services used, operated by or under
the control of the hospital primarily for the convenience of patients, staff and
visitors when located on a site of not less than five (5) acres.
7. Cemetery Uses.
CS
a. Application. An application for a cemetery use must be in writing and shall
include:
(1) Name and address of applicant.
(2) Location and legal description of proposed cemetery land.
(3) Complete plan in conformity with the requirements of Development Plan
herein provided.
(4) Preliminary specifications of all buildings, improvements, utility installations
and other facilities to be constructed on or under the land proposed for
zoning change.
(5) Such further reasonable information as may be required by the City
Council.
b. Development Plan - The cemetery shall conform to the following minimum
requirements:
(1) It shall be located on a well drained site, properly graded to insure rapid
draining and freedom from stagnant pools of water.
(2) All walkways and driveways within a cemetery shall be all weather, hard-
surfaced.
(3) When a public or community sewer system is available, sewer connections
shall be installed as required by the local plumbing code. If the cemetery is
not to be served immediately by a sewage collection system connected to
a community treatment plant or to a public sewage facility, the occupancy
of any building, residence or other structure shall be restricted until a septic
tank and subsurface drainage field designed and constructed in
accordance with methods and standards approved by the State
Department of Health and the local plumbing code have been installed,
inspected and approved by the City.
If the permitted use is not to be served immediately by a water utility,
occupancy shall be prohibited until water satisfactory for human
consumption is available from a source on the land, or a public utility
source, in adequate and sufficient supply for human use and operation of a
septic tank and system. Individual water supplies must be in conformity to
the local plumbing code.
(4) All cemeteries must qualify and be maintained as a perpetual care center
** Shall apply only to non- residential uses and mixed use buildings in the DT District
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as provided in Article 912a, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as amended,
and any other applicable state laws.
(5) The cemetery must comply with all building codes, including but not limited
to plumbing, electrical, street, and general codes of the City of Southlake,
Texas, or other applicable governmental authority.
(6) All use of the surface land or underground, or buildings or structures of any
type shall comply with all applicable City, County, State, Federal or other
governmental agency requirements as to health, sanitation, ventilation,
pollution and associated matters.
c. Location - Any cemetery, or any portion of land designated for the use thereof,
shall comply with the following minimum requirements as to location:
(1) It shall conform to distance requirements of 912a-24, Revised Civil
Statutes of Texas, as amended, and such minimum distances shall be
measured from the nearest city limit point of any city or cities (other than
the City of Southlake, Texas) to the boundary of said cemetery land
nearest to the city limit of the other city by direct line measurement.
(2) It shall be located not less than five hundred (500) feet from any residence
or structure used for living purposes or any well, creek, lake, tank, reservoir
or pond, or other such water source or place of storage, passage, or
drainage.
d. Parking - All parking shall be off-street parking with an all-weather surface
located in the rear or side yard next to buildings. There shall be one (1) parking
space for each four (4) seats in any assembly portion of any building or
structure.
e. Screening and Fencing
(1) All land actually used for buildings and/or burial spaces shall be completely
enclosed in a fence with gates capable of being locked to prevent
trespassers from entering said premises.
(2) Any additional fencing, screening, walls, landscaping, or ornamental
planting shall be installed if deemed necessary by the City Council in
relation to the property itself or in relation to any adjoining property.
8. Community centers and service clubs dedicated to social or recreational activities AG, RE, RCS. SF-1A,
serving the City or neighborhood thereof. Such buildings and facilities shall be set SF-2, SF-1B, SF-30, SF-
back at least thirty (30) feet from all side and rear property lines and forty (40) feet 20A, SF-20B, MH, MF-1
from any street line. The total ground floor area of all such buildings and and MF-2
structures shall not cover more than twenty-five (25) percent of the site area
devoted to such facilities and activities.
9. Public, semi-public and private golf courses together with related clubhouse, pro-AG, I-2
shop and maintenance/ storage buildings, provided no building is closer than one
hundred (100) feet from any adjoining side or rear property lines or closer than
fifty (50) feet to a public street right-of-way line.
10. Golf driving range.AG, C-3, C-4, I-1, I-2
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11. Outdoor entertainment centers (including ball parks, miniature golf courses, golf C-3, C4, B-2, I-1, I-2,
driving ranges, batting cages, carnivals, archery ranges and similar uses).DT**
12. Athletic stadiums, public or private, when located adjacent to a thoroughfare or AG, RE, SF-1A, SF-1B,
collector street. SF-30, SF-20A, SF-20B,
MF-1 and MF-2
13. Studios designed for the practice, education or training in art, dance, music, C-1
drama, photo, or interior design.
14. The location of day nurseries or similar child care activities, if said activity is C-1
clearly designed to support neighborhood requirements in the residential areas
lying in close proximity to the specific use site.
15. Kennels C-3, C-4, B-2, I-1
16. Veterinary clinics for large animal care, to include such restrictions as the City I-1, I-2
Council deems necessary for protecting adjacent properties from negative
environmental impacts.
17. Equestrian riding stables, tack rooms, show rings, and rodeo grounds, either AG, I-2
private or when operated as a business, provided adequate measures are
employed to prevent health hazards to humans or animals, and adequate controls
are used so as not to create offensive nuisances or odors.
18. Dude ranches catering to temporary guests housed on the premises. AG
19. Private airfields and aircraft landing area. CS, AG, C-3
20. Helistop. CS, HC, 0-1, 0-2, I-1, I-2,
B-2
21. Sales and service of new automobiles, trucks, or motorhomes. C-4, I-1
22. Sales and service of used automobiles, trucks, or motorhomes. I-1
23. Temporary concrete batching or transient mix plant exceeding 90-day approval ALL
PLOT PLAN REQUIRED
plus one 30-day extension. (As amended by Ord. No. 480-J)
24. Petroleum Operations. The City Council may grant this use as a specific use I-2
SITE PLAN REQUIRED
permit, subject to compliance with the following provisions:
a. In granting or denying a use in this category, the City Council must bear in
mind that these sites are not to be located contiguous to residentially zoned
properties and should be located in such a manner as to preclude the
necessity to travel through residentially zoned areas to reach these sites.
Petroleum operations should never be placed in an environmentally sensitive
area and should be allocated only to those areas appropriately supported by
public utility infrastructure and major arterial thoroughfares. Environmental
impacts of this use should be carefully considered in determining whether to
grant or deny an application.
b. The City Council may permit the following uses within this category.
** Shall apply only to non- residential uses and mixed use buildings in the DT District
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(1) On-site storage of petroleum products.
(2) Pipe line transfer or servicing operations relating to the delivery of
petroleum based products.
(3) Petroleum distribution points of a wholesale nature designed to allow the
loading or off-loading of truck facilities in a non-retail setting.
(4) Petroleum blending operations.
c. Petroleum operations shall not include oil or gas drilling and production.
d. No specific use permit shall be granted unless a site plan as set forth in
Section 27.8 is submitted to, and approved by, the City Council. (As amended
by Ordinance No.480-M.)
25. The City Council may authorize the establishment of retail operations in an 0-1, 0-2, I-1
amount exceeding fifteen (15) percent of the net square footage of any one office
structure if said increase is the consolidation of retail space from a number of
different office structures under common ownership for the purpose of achieving
efficiency of use and cost economies. An example of this use would be found in
a business park which might contain five separate office structures. A cafeteria
or food service establishment to service all five structures might be located in one
central structure under the common control, direction or plan of a common
ownership and management group.
The City Council shall be authorized to grant specific use permits to allow the
consolidation of the fifteen (15) percent retail support sales activity, provided that
the fifteen (15) percent maximum usage for retail sales limitation shall be
maintained throughout an overall common project.
26. Residential Lofts and Live/Work units: The City Council may permit the DT**
construction of residential units if they are constructed as a portion of a mixed
use development within a single structure. This specific provision is designed
and intended to allow the construction of studio or loft-type apartments or
condominium living units on the floor or floors above office and retail-type
activities situated on a ground floor.
27. A residential unit(s) for the exclusive use of an employee or employees of the
B-2, I-1
principal use, placed upon the site when such employee(s) will be fulfilling the
duties of night watchman or caretaker for the site. In approving the construction
of a residential unit under this provision, the City Council may establish such
terms and conditions as it deems necessary to protect the interest of the
community at large, the business applicant and the future occupant of the
residential structure.
28. Recreational campsite or campground (As amended by Ord. 480-I.) AG
29. Full Service Car Washes, subject to the following conditions: (As amended by C-3
SITE PLAN REQUIRED
Ord.480-R)
a. Sanitary sewer service must be available to the site;
b. The site must be located on a major arterial shown on the Master
Thoroughfare Plan in order to ensure proper traffic circulation.
c. A minimum of one parking space must be provided for each two hundred
(200) square feet of total floor area of all buildings with two-thirds (2/3) of the
** Shall apply only to non- residential uses and mixed use buildings in the DT District.
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minimum spaces being tandem spaces for cars awaiting washing or
vacuuming.
d. The wash bay and vacuum/gasoline pump areas must be forty-five (45)
degrees off parallel to the adjoining thoroughfare.
30. Telecommunications towers, antennas, ancillary structures (e.g., equipment ALL
buildings), subject to the requirements set forth in Section 45.8 of this ordinance.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 480-W.)
31. Assisted Living Facilities may be located in transitional areas adjacent to low and ALL, except AG, RE,
medium density residential developments when compatible and shall be subject to RCS, SF-1A, SF-2, SF-
the requirements set forth in Section 45.9 of this ordinance. (As amended by 1B, SF-30, SF-20A., SF-
Ordinance No. 480-Y and Ordinance No. 480-GGGG.) 20B
32. Gasoline service station when operated with or without convenience store, car C-3
wash, and other related ancillary uses, subject to the requirements set forth in
Section 45.10 of this ordinance. (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-Z.)
CS, O-1, B-1, B-2, I-1, I-2, and
33. Carports for non-residential property, subject to the requirements set forth in
S-P-1, S-P-2 and PUD districts
with CS, O-1, B-1, B-2, I-1, and
Section 45.11 of this ordinance. (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-II.)
I-2 uses.
SITE PLAN REQUIRED
CS, O-1, O-2, C-1, C-2,
34. Multi-level parking garages for non-residential property, subject to the
C-3, C-4, HC, B-1, B-2,
requirements set forth in Section 45.11 of this ordinance. (As amended by
I-1, I-2,S-P-1, S-P-2,
Ordinance No. 480-II.)
DT** and PUD
35. Single-family (attached and detached) residential
DT
ALL
36. Mass Gathering Event when not permitted as an accessory use in accordance
with Section 34, subject to the requirements set forth in Section 45.14 of this
ordinance.
DT**
37. Funeral Homes and Services.
DT**
38. Farmer’s markets.
CS, C1, C2, C3, C4, I-1,
39. Outdoor sales or services, subject to the requirements set forth in Section 45.12 of
I-2, B-1, B-2, HC
this ordinance.
CS, C1, C2, C3, C4, I-1,
40. Donation bins, subject to the requirements of Section 45.13.
I-2, B-1, B-2, HC, DT**
41. Tents for the purpose of promoting retail sales for a period not exceeding twenty-CS, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4,
three (23) days. Tents shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the B-1, B-2, I-1, I-2, S-P-1,
Uniform Fire Code, Article 32, as amended. A permit may be issued for a tent only S-P-2, NR-PUD, DT**
as an accessory use. The activity shall also meet the development regulations of
the zoning district in which it is located. No more than two specific use permits for
tents for a lot may be issued in any one year period, with a sixty (60) day separation
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between events. The location of the tent shall not reduce the minimum parking
requirements or effectiveness of landscaped areas within the site.
ALL – SITE PLAN
42. Gas & oil well drilling and production, subject to the requirements of Section 45.15
REQUIRED
SF-1A, SF-1B and RE
43. Accessory buildings located in the front yard.
PLOT PLAN REQUIRED
CS, O-1, O-2, C-1, C-2,
44. Accessory buildings enclosing equipment or activities in conjunction with the
C-3, C-4, HC, B-1, B-2, I-
permitted principal uses. No accessory use shall be construed to permit the
SITE PLAN
1, and I-2
keeping of articles or materials in the open or outside the building unless
REQUIRED
specifically permitted elsewhere in this ordinance. Subject to the requirements set
forth in Section 45.16 of this Ordinance. (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-
VVV).
ALL
45. Solar Energy Systems, subject to the requirements of Section 45.17
SITE PLAN REQUIRED
46. Temporary construction and/or sales facilities when not permitted as an accessory
use in accordance with Section 34, subject to the requirements set forth in ALL
Section 45.18 of this ordinance. (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-IIII)
** Shall apply only to non- residential uses and mixed use buildings in the DT District.
Δ Shall apply only to non-residential lots in the PUD, S-P-1, S-P-2, TZD, and ECZ Districts.
45.2 CONCEPT PLAN - Unless otherwise provided in Subsection 45.1 above, an approved concept
plan shall be a prerequisite to the approval of a specific use permit. Information required to be
submitted, approval of the concept plan, and any administrative action shall be in accordance
with Section 41 of this ordinance to the extent such requirements are applicable. (As amended
by Ordinance No. 480-D.)
45.3 HEARING AND PROCEDURE - A specific use permit may only be granted following a public
hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council in accordance with
the same notice and hearing requirements as for zoning changes as set forth in Section 46 of
this ordinance.
45.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
a. Any use permitted hereunder shall meet the minimum requirements provided in the district
in which it is located.
b. A specific use permit shall automatically expire if a building permit is not issued and
construction begun within six (6) months of the granting of the specific use permit or if the
use shall cease for a period of six (6) months.
45.5 FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED - In granting or denying an application for a specific use
permit, the City Council shall take into consideration the following factors:
a. Safety of the motoring public and of pedestrians using the facility and the area immediately
surrounding the site.
b. Safety from fire hazard, and measures for fire control.
c. Protection of adjacent property from flood or water damage.
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d. Noise producing elements; and glare of vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such
lights on established character of the neighborhood.
e. Location, lighting and type of signs; and relation of signs to traffic control and adverse effect
on adjacent properties.
f. Street size and adequacy of pavement width for traffic and reasonably expected to be
generated by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate neighborhood.
g. Adequacy of parking, as determined by requirements of this chapter for off-street parking
facilities for similar uses; location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street
loading spaces; and protection of the public health by all weather surfacing on all parking
areas to control dust.
h. Such other measures as will secure and protect the public health, safety, morals and
general welfare.
45.6 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES (This entire section was
deleted in Ordinance No. 480-OOO.)
45.7 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS, ANTENNAS, AND
ANCILLARY BUILDINGS (This entire section was added by Ordinance No. 480-W.)
a. Objectives
The purpose of this section is to establish general guidelines for the location of
telecommunications towers and antennas. The City of Southlake recognizes today’s rapidly
changing technological environment and realizes the public’s increasing acceptance of and
demand for superior personal wireless communication services and with the adoption of
this ordinance, the city’s objectives are to:
1) encourage the location of towers in non-residential areas and minimize the total
number, height, and obtrusiveness of towers and antennas throughout the community;
2) encourage strongly the joint use of new and existing tower sites through co-location;
3) encourage users of towers and antennas to locate them, to the extent possible, in areas
where the adverse impact on the community is minimal (e.g., pre-existing buildings or
structures such as water towers, church steeples, bell towers, clock towers, and lighting
stanchions or on municipal-owned properties and facilities) to camouflage or conceal
the presence of antennas or towers;
4) encourage users of towers and antennas to configure them in a way that minimizes the
adverse visual impact of the towers and antennas; and
5) enhance the ability of the providers of telecommunications services to provide such
services to the community quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
b. Information Required on Concept Plan
Each applicant shall submit a scaled concept plan meeting the requirements of Section 41
of this ordinance, a scaled elevation view, a propagation map, and other supporting
drawings, calculations, and other documentation, signed and sealed by appropriate
licensed professionals, showing the location and dimensions of all proposed improvements,
including information concerning topography, proposed tower height, setbacks, drives,
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parking, fencing, landscaping, screening, adjacent uses, and other information deemed by
the city to be necessary to assess compliance with this ordinance.
c. Ordinance Exemption
Antennas mounted on existing city water towers shall be exempt from the requirements of
this ordinance, provided a license or lease authorizing such antenna has been approved by
the City Council. All other antennas or towers, located on property owned, leased, or
otherwise controlled by the City Council of the City of Southlake shall be subject to the
requirements herein.
d. Development Standards
Certain regulations may be set aside if the requirement effectively denies competition.
1) Inventory of Existing Sites
Each applicant for an antenna and/or tower shall provide an inventory of its existing
towers that are either within the jurisdiction of the city or within one-quarter mile of the
border, including specific information about the location, height, and design of each
tower. The city may share such information with other applicants applying for approvals
under this ordinance or with other organizations seeking to locate antennas within the
city jurisdiction, provided; however, that the city is not, by sharing such information, in
any way representing or warranting that such sites are available or suitable.
2) Co-location and Availability of Suitable Existing Towers and Other Structures
a) No new tower shall be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates to the city that
no existing tower or structure can accommodate the applicant’s proposed antenna.
Evidence submitted to demonstrate that no existing tower or structure can
accommodate the applicant’s proposed antenna may consist of any of the following:
i) No existing towers or structures are located within the geographic area required
to meet applicant’s engineering requirements.
ii) Existing towers or structures are not of sufficient height to meet applicant’s
engineering requirements.
iii) Existing towers or structures do not have sufficient structural strength to support
applicant’s proposed antenna and related equipment.
iv) The applicant’s proposed antenna would cause electromagnetic interference
with the antenna on the existing towers or structures, or the antenna on the
existing towers or structures would cause interference with the applicant’s
proposed antenna.
v) The fees, costs, or contractual provisions required by the owner in order to
share an existing tower or structure or to adapt an existing tower or structure for
sharing are unreasonable. Costs exceeding new tower development are
presumed to be unreasonable.
vi) The applicant demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that render
existing towers and structures unsuitable.
b) A telecommunication tower must be 1) used by two or more wireless
telecommunications providers; or 2) designed and built so as to be capable of use
by two or more wireless telecommunications providers and the owner of the antenna
must certify to the City that the tower is available for use by another wireless
telecommunications provider on a reasonable and non-discriminatory basis.
3) Aesthetics and Lighting:
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a) All towers shall be of monopole construction, unless another tower can be shown to
cause less visual impact on surrounding property than a similar monopole structure.
b) Towers shall be maintained with either a galvanized steel finish or, subject to any
applicable standards of the FAA, be painted a neutral color so as to reduce visual
obtrusiveness.
c) Highly reflective surfaces shall not be permitted. No glare shall be emitted to
adjacent properties.
d) All exterior wires and/or cables necessary for operation of the antenna shall be
placed underground, whenever practicable, except for wires or cables attached flush
with the surface of a building or the structure of the antenna.
e) No permanent lighting is allowed on towers except as required by the FCC or the
FAA (i.e., red lights by night/white strobe lighting during the day).
f) Any temporary lighting shall be oriented inward so as not to project onto surrounding
residential property.
4) Federal Requirements (FAA, FCC, ANSI)
a) All towers shall meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA, the
FCC, and any other agency of the federal or state government with the authority to
regulate towers and antennas. If such standards and regulations are changed, then
the owners of the towers and antennas governed by this ordinance shall bring such
towers and antennas into compliance with such revised standards and regulations
within six (6) months of the effective date of such standards and regulations, unless
a more stringent compliance schedule is mandated by the controllingfederal
agency. Failure to bring towers andantennas into compliance with such revised
standards and regulations shall constitute grounds for the removal of the tower or
antenna at the owner’s expense.
b) Applicants shall provide the city with certification of compliance with ANSI and IEEE
Standards regarding human exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation
(“NIER”).
c) For a site being proposed in a floodplain, the applicant shall provide the city with
certification from the FCC of Environmental Assessment (“EA”) approval.
d) For antennas, towers and/or supporting structures which are to be located in
residential neighborhoods and that are to be equipped with high intensity white
lights, the applicant shall provide the city with certification from the FCC of EA
approval.
5) Building Codes; Safety Standards
a) After receiving the appropriate zoning approval, no tower, antenna, or other
appurtenance shall be installed without first obtaining a building permit issued by the
Building Official.
b) To ensure the structural integrity of towers, the owner of a tower shall ensure that
the tower is constructed and maintained in compliance with standards contained in
applicable local building codes (“Uniform Building Codes, UBC”) and applicable
standards for towers, published by the Electronics Industries Association Standard
222, (“EIA-222") “Structural Standards for Steel Antenna towers and Antenna
Support Structures.”
c) A tower inspection report (based upon applicable UBC and EIA-222 standards) shall
be prepared by an engineer licensed in the state of Texas and filed with the Building
Official in accordance to the following schedule: a) monopoles--at least once every
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ten (10) years; b) lattice towers--at least once every (5) years; and c) guyed towers--
at least once every three (3) years. However, the Building Official may require an
immediate inspection should an issue of safety be raised.
d) If, upon inspection, the tower fails to comply with such codes and standards and
constitutes a danger to persons or property, then upon notice being provided to the
owner of the tower, the owner shall have thirty (30) days to bring such tower into
compliance with such standards, unless the applicant can demonstrate a hardship
and thus establish the need for additional time. If the owner fails to bring such tower
into compliance within said thirty (30) days, the city shall remove such tower at the
owner’s expense.
6) Height
The requirements set forth below shall govern the location of towers that exceed, and
antennas that are installed at a height in excess of, the height limitations specified for
the underlying zoning district in which the tower and/or antenna is proposed.
a) Mounted Antennas
i) Roof-mounted, non-whip type, telecommunications antennas shall not exceed
the height of the building by more than twelve (12) feet and may be required to
be screened from view from any adjacent public roadway.
ii) Roof-mounted, whip-type, telecommunications antennas shall not exceed the
height of the building by more than fifteen (15) feet and shall be located no
closer than 15 feet to the perimeter of the building.
iii) Building-mounted, non-whip type, telecommunications antennas shall be
mounted flush with the exterior of the building so that the antennas project no
more than twenty-four (24) inches from the surface of the building to which it is
attached, that a minimum clearance distance of fifteen (15) feet is maintained
from the ground to the lowest element of the antenna and that the antenna shall
be of a texture and color so as to blend with the surrounding surface of the
building.
iv) Utility structure-mounted antennas shall not exceed more than twelve (12) feet
the maximum height of the utility structure. These utility structures shall include:
electric power transmission structures, light stanchions, and other like
structures.
b) Freestanding Towers
i) For freestanding towers, structurally designed to accommodate shared users,
the following height and usage criteria shall apply:
for two users, up to one-hundred-twenty (120) feet in height;
for three users, up to one-hundred-fifty (150) feet in height.
Monopole Installation
The maximum diameter of a monopole tower at the base shall not exceed
forty-eight (48") inches. No microwave dish or similar device shall be
mounted on the pole portion of a monopole telecommunications tower. The
platform portion of a monopole telecommunications tower shall not have a
horizontal cross section area greater than 196 square feet. The depth of the
platform shall not exceed 4 feet, excluding any whip antenna. Only
antennas that are part of a telecommunications system authorized by the
FCC shall be permitted on a platform.
7) Setbacks
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a) Towers shall be a minimum of 200' or 2:1 distance to height ratio, whichever is
greater, from the property line of properties used for residential purposes.
b) Mounted antennas attached to existing structures (e.g., bell towers, church steeples,
stadium lighting, electrical transmission towers, clock towers, and similar structures)
are exempt from the minimum residential setback and distance/height ratio
regulations.
c) Towers shall be located in such a manner that if the structure should fall along its
longest dimension, it will remain within property boundaries and avoid habitable
structures, public streets, utility lines and other telecommunication towers.
d) All guys and guy anchors shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from any property
line.
e) No tower shall be located in front of the building facade facing any street, or be
located within any required setback.
8) Landscaping and Screening
The following requirements shall govern the landscaping surrounding towers; however,
in locations where the visual impact of the tower would be minimal, the landscaping
requirement may be reduced.
a) Existing mature tree growth and natural land forms on the site shall be preserved to
the maximum extent possible. In some cases, such as towers sited on large,
wooded lots, natural growth around the property perimeter may be sufficient buffer.
Mitigation of any tree removal shall be in accordance to the Tree Preservation
Ordinance, as amended.
b) Tower facilities (e.g., tower/antennas and any necessary equipment building) shall
be enclosed by an eight (8) foot, solid screening fence or masonry wall or a wrought
iron fence with an eight (8) foot evergreen hedge, and shall be landscaped with a
buffer of plant materials that effectively screens the view of the tower compound
from any public roadway or any property used for a residential purpose. Any fence
constructed in accordance with this section shall provide a knox box or other entry
device for public safety access per the requirements of the Fire Marshal.
c) Where abutting residentially used land, residentially zoned property, public land or
public streets, or land designated as low or medium density residential on the city’s
Land Use Plan, the applicant shall provide a screening plan showing the existing
tree coverage of the impacted area and the placement of plantings as required in a
“F2” bufferyard (as a minimum) as described in Section 42 of this ordinance.
9) Principal or Accessory Use
a) Antennas and towers may be considered either principal or accessory uses. A
different existing user or an existing structure on the same lot shall not preclude the
installation of an antenna or tower on such lot. Towers that are constructed and
antennas that are installed in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance shall
not be deemed to constitute the expansion of a nonconforming use or structure.
b) Equipment structures shall be of minimum size to house transmitting/receiving
equipment and shall not be utilized for offices, vehicle storage, or for any other use
other than for transmitting and receiving transmissions. No outside storage shall be
permitted on the site.
c) At a tower site, the design of the buildings and related structures shall, to the extent
possible, use materials, colors, and textures that will comply with the materials
permitted by the underlying zoning district and shall blend with the natural setting
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and any existing structures on the site, or the equipment building shall be contained
entirely within a main building on the property, or the equipment building shall be
housed in an underground vault.
d) The necessary equipment building shall not exceed 10 feet in height (measured
from grade) nor 180 square feet in total area.
e) No more than three (3) separate equipment buildings shall be located on a single
lot.
10) Maintenance and Parking
a) Equipment shall be automated to the greatest extent possible to reduce traffic and
congestion.
b) Providers shall anticipate the maintenance needs of landscaping, sprinkler systems,
and access roads.
c) All structures shall be maintained free from graffiti.
d) One (1) all weather surface parking space shall be provided on each site. The
required parking space need not be reserved exclusively for use by the antenna
installation and may be one of the spaces provided for the principal use on the
property. No off-street loading space shall be required.
11) Other Conditions of Approval
a) Documentation of FAA approval shall be provided when towers are near public
airports or flight paths.
b) The applicant shall provide the city with a certificate of insurance, issued by an
insurance company licensed to do business in the state of Texas indicating that the
applicant carries comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of liability
thereunder of not less than: bodily injury: $500,000 for injury to any one person and
$1,000,000 for all injuries sustained by more than one person in any occurrence;
property damage: $1,000,000 for damage as a result of any one accident. The
applicant shall provide the city with a renewal certificate within then (10) business
days of each renewal. Any insurance required to be provided by the applicant
herein may be provided by a blanket insurance policy covering this property and
other locations occupied by the applicant, provided such blanket insurance policy
complies with all of the other requirements as to the type and amount of insurance
required. The applicant may also fulfill the requirements under this section through
a program of self-insurance, subject to approval by the city, which approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld. If the applicant elects to self-insure, then the applicant
shall furnish the city with a letter stating that there is a self-insurance program in
effect that provides for the same, or greater, coverage than required of the applicant
herein. The applicant agrees to furnish the city with certificate of insurance
certifying that the applicant has in force and effect the above specified insurance.
The certificate and renewal certificates shall provide that insurance shall not be
canceled or changed unless 30 days’ prior written notice is just given to the city.
c) Each backhaul provider shall be identified and have all necessary franchises,
permits, and certificates. The identity of other providers who co-locate to the site
and their backhaul providers shall be provided as well.
d) No lettering, symbols, images, or trademarks large enough to be legible to
occupants of vehicular traffic on any adjacent roadway shall be placed on, or affixed
to, any part of a telecommunications tower, platform, antenna or ancillary structure.
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e) All construction shall comply with all ordinances of the city not in conflict with this
section.
f) In addition to the usual application fees for rezoning or specific use permit requests,
the applicant shall reimburse the city the actual cost of professional services,
provided by an engineer or other professional, that may be required to review the
application and provide expertise.
g) If high voltage is necessary, signs shall be posted every 20' on any exterior fencing
which state, “Danger--High Voltage.” The operator shall also post “No Trespassing”
signs.
12) Abandonment
a) The owner of a tower and/or related telecommunications facilities shall notify the
Building Official when the tower or other structures have ceased operating as part of
a telecommunications system authorized by the FCC. Within six (6) months of the
date the tower ceases to operate as part of an authorized telecommunications
system, the tower must either be removed from the site, or a certificate of
occupancy must be obtained to allow another permitted use of the tower. If within
six (6) months, the owner fails to remove the tower or obtain proper authorization for
the use of the tower, the Building Official shall revoke the certificate of occupancy
for the tower and notify the city attorney to pursue enforcement remedies.
b) Tower owner(s) shall bear all demolition costs.
13) Interference
Any signal interference complaints associated with telecommunications towers or
related equipment shall be addressed in accordance with FCC rules and procedures.
Variances -At the time of review of any required Concept Plan, the City Council may
grant variances to the development standards set forth in this Section.
a) To receive a variance, the applicant must demonstrate the following:
i) A variance will reduce the impact of the project on surrounding residential
properties;
ii) Compliance with this ordinance would impair the architectural design or
creativity of the project; or
iii) A variance is necessary to assure compatibility with surrounding
developed properties.
b) In order to grant a variance, the City Council must determine that a literal
enforcement of the regulations will create an unnecessary hardship or a practical
difficulty for the applicant; that the situation causing the unnecessary hardship or
practical difficulty is unique to the affected property and is not self imposed; that the
variance will not injure and will be wholly compatible with the use and permitted
development of adjacent properties; and that the granting of the variance will be in
harmony with the spirit and purpose of this ordinance.
c) If a variance application is denied by the City Council, no other variance of like kind
relating to the same project or proposed project shall be considered or acted upon
by the City Council for a period of six (6) months subsequent to the denial.
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45.8 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES (This entire section was
added by Ordinance No. 480-Y and amended by Ordinance No. 480-GGGG.)
a. General Criteria
1) Approval of Assisted Living Facilities shall be based upon an analysis of the
location, the site layout and design features, the adequacy of water, sewer, and
other public improvements necessary to support the site, the assurance that the
adjoining streets can handle higher volumes of traffic during peak hours of traffic
loading without a requirement to divert traffic onto traditional residential streets and
the compatibility of the construction with adjacent land uses.
2) Assisted Living Facilities shall meet all applicable city codes.
3) Assisted Living Facilities shall meet the licensing requirements of the Texas
Department of Aging and Disability Services.
b. Required Amenities
In an effort to maintain a comfortable lifestyle for the residents and for the convenience
of the employees and the residents’ guests, the following amenities shall be required on
site:
1)Cafeteria and/or dining room,
2) Housekeeping service;
3) Basic laundry service;
4) Transportation service to local facilities (e.g. shopping, entertainment,
medical/professional offices, etc.);
5) Library
6) Computer and/or internet access to each housing unit;
7) Multi-purpose room for such uses as arts and crafts, entertainment, personal
reflection, social events, etc.;
8) Exercise room;
9) Personal care service for resident use only (e.g. beauty or barber shop);
10) Furnish or provide transportation to local facilities that provide inhalation therapy,
physical therapy and occupational therapy services; and11) Pedestrian-oriented
open space directly adjacent to the building, unobstructed by parking stalls,
driveways, or other physical impediments. Such open space shall total a minimum
ten percent (10%) of the lot area and shall include a garden for community use.
c. Permitted Amenities
In an effort to enhance the residents’ quality of life, certain other special facilities and
services for residents, employees and guests are encouraged (e.g, chapel, swimming
pool, Jacuzzi, home theater, arts and crafts facilities, greenhouse, senior playgrounds
and related uses).
d. Permitted Ancillary Uses
The following ancillary uses shall be permitted by right to provide on-site goods and
services for residents and their guests, but are not intended for use by the general
public:
1) Snack bar;
2) Convenience retail shop to provide for the sale of food items, non-prescription
drugs, small household items, and gifts;
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3) Pharmacy for resident use only;
4) Medical treatment services for resident use only (e.g., medical clinic, physical
therapy services inhalation therapy, and other related uses).
e. Concept Plan and Site Plan Required
Any applicant seeking approval for a assisted living facility shall submit a Concept Plan
which meets the requirements of Section 41 or a Site Plan which meets the
requirements of Section 40 of this ordinance, as amended. A Site Plan shall be
approved by the City Council prior to issuance of a building permit. All Concept Plans
and Site Plans may only be approved by the City Council after a recommendation by
the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with the same notice and hearing
requirements for zoning changes as set forth in Section 46 of this ordinance, as
amended.
In addition to the requirements set forth above, the applicant shall also provide:
1) A letter describing the facility’s services, amenities, and ancillary uses; level of daily
patient care; housekeeping, recreational and support services available;
2) A unit mix table showing the number and percentage of housing units by type and
size; and the site’s gross density;
3) The type of proposed building(s), including the type of facade and the number of
stories;
4) A staffing analysis showing the estimated number of occupants and service
personnel, staffing ratios, types of staff, and staffing shifts;
5) A floor plan and list of intended uses and the percentage of total floor area that each
use will occupy;
6) A unit mix table, showing the type, number, and size of all housing units.
f. Development Regulations
Except as follows, development regulations shall be in accordance with the underlying
zoning district requirements and Section 43, Overlay Zones.:
1) Lot Area: The minimum lot area shall be determined after an analysis of the
location, the site design, and the impact and compatibility with adjacent land uses.
2) Floor Area: Each housing unit shall have a minimum floor area based on the unit
type:
Type “A”* and Type “B”* and
like facilitieslike facilities
Efficiency Unit 350 s.f. 250 s.f.
One (1) Bed Unit 450 s.f. 300 s.f.
Two (2) Bed Unit 650 s.f. 500 s.f.
* As defined by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
3) Maximum Density: The maximum number of housing units per acre shall be twelve
(12).
4) Bufferyards: Bufferyards shall be required in accordance with Section 42 and
Section 43 of this ordinance.
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5) Interior Landscaping Areas: Interior landscaping shall be required in accordance
with the current landscaping ordinance and corridor overlay zone requirements, if
applicable.
6) Parking: Ten (10) spaces plus one (1) space per each two (2) beds.
g. Licensing
Every Assisted Living Facility shall be licensed by the Texas Department of Aging and
Disability Services as required by the Assisted Living Facility Licensing Act, Section
247.021, Tex. Health and Safety Code, V.T.C.A.
h. Variances
At the time of review of any required Concept Plan or Site Plan, the City Council may
grant variances to the uses and/or development standards set forth in this Section.
1) To receive a variance, the applicant must demonstrate the following:
i. A variance will reduce the impact of the project on surrounding properties; or
ii. Compliance with this Section would impair the architectural design or
creativity of the project; or
iii. A variance is necessary to assure compatibility with surrounding developed
properties.
2) In order to grant a variance, the City Council must determine that a literal
enforcement of the regulations will create an unnecessary hardship or a
practical difficulty for the applicant; that the situation causing the unnecessary
hardship or practical difficulty is unique to the affected property and is not self
imposed; that the variance will not injure and will be wholly compatible with the
use and permitted development of adjacent properties; and that the granting of
the variance will be in harmony with the spirit and purpose of this ordinance.
3) If a variance request is denied by the City Council, no other variance of like kind
related to the same project or proposed project shall be considered or acted
upon by the City Council for a period of six (6) months subsequent to the denial.
45.10 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS WHEN OPERATED
WITH OR WITHOUT CONVENIENCE STORES, CAR WASHES, AND OTHER RELATED
ANCILLARY USES (This entire section was added by Ordinance No. 480-Z.)
In addition to the Corridor Overlay Zone regulations and the underlying zoning district
regulations, gasoline service stations/filling stations (with or without a convenience store,
car wash and other related ancillary uses) shall meet the following requirements prior to
issuance of a building permit: (In the event that there are conflicting requirements, the more
stringent regulations shall apply.)
a. General Criteria
All gasoline service stations on the F.M. 1709 corridor shall be located at signalized arterial
intersections as defined in the city’s Master Thoroughfare Plan. This requirement is
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designed to ensure that the supporting street infrastructure can handle higher volumes of
traffic during peak hours of traffic loading.
All gasoline service stations on the S.H. 114 and F.M. 1938 corridors may be located at
either intersection or mid-block.
b. Development Regulations
1) Residential Adjacency: Gasoline pumps, pump islands, canopies, or car washes,
where adjacent to property zoned as single-family residential or designated as low or
medium density residential on the city’s land use plan, shall maintain a minimum setback of
at least one hundred twenty-five (125’) feet.
The hours of any carwash operation may be limited when located adjacent to residentially-
zoned property.
No dumpster shall be placed within 50’ of residentially zoned property or designated as low
or medium density residential on the city’s land use plan.
2) Lot Area: The minimum area of a lot shall be forty thousand (40,000) square feet, but
the Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend and the City Council may require
additional lot area to ensure proper internal traffic circulation and appropriate stacking on
site.
3) Building Design:
Gabled or Hipped Roof: All service station convenience stores, pump
canopies and car washes shall be constructed with a gabled or hipped roof with a
minimum pitch of 4:12.
Articulation: Service station convenience stores shall meet the articulation
requirements of the Corridor Overlay Zone. Pump canopies and freestanding car
washes shall be exempted from the articulation requirement.
Building Materials: All exterior facades of the convenience store, canopy columns,
and car wash shall be constructed of the same material.
Floor Area: The minimum floor area of a convenience store shall be 2,000 square
feet with each lease space within the convenience store building being a minimum
of 500 square feet. Each freestanding car wash or other ancillary building shall
have a minimum floor area of 500 square feet.
4) Site Design:
Lighting: A system to light the area of the gas pumps shall be provided. Such
lighting shall be designated to light the pump area adequately without becoming an
unnecessary nuisance to traffic or to owners of nearby property.
Outside Commercial Display of Goods: Outside commercial display of goods shall
be prohibited.
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Landscaping: Where parking is provided between the building setback line and any public
R.O.W., shrubs obtaining a mature height of three feet (3’) or greater must be planted at a
minimum spacing of thirty inches (30”) on center continuous along all paved edges of the
parking or driving areas.
45.11 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CARPORTS AND MULTI-LEVEL PARKING GARAGES FOR
NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
In addition to the underlying zoning district regulations and any other applicable regulations, multi-
level parking garages and carports (collectively referred to as parking structures) shall meet the
requirements set forth herein prior to issuance of a building permit. In the event that there are
conflicting requirements, the more stringent regulations shall apply. (This entire section was added
by Ordinance No. 480-II.)
a. General Criteria
1) No parking structure shall be located closer to the front building line than the principal
structure on the property.
2) No parking structure shall encroach into a designated bufferyard.
3) Parking structures shall comply with any required setback for the principal buildings in the
underlying zoning district and the 4:1 slope line where applicable.
4) Thefootprint ofparking structures shall be included when calculating maximum lot coverage
and maximum impervious coverage for any lot.
5) The footprint of parking structures shall be included when calculating the amount of
landscape area required on the interior of a lot, according to the provisions of the landscape
ordinance, as amended.
6) A motor vehicle may be parked in a parking structure for no more than seventy-two (72)
consecutive hours.
b. Development Regulations for Non-Residential Carports
1) Height: Attached Carports: Carports attached to the principal structure shall not
exceed twenty (20) feet in height. The height of an attached carport shall
be measured from the finished grade to the highest point of the roof of the
carport.
Detached Carports: No detached carport shall exceed one story or
fourteen (14) feet in height. The height of a detached carport shall be
measured from the finished grade to the highest point of the roof.
b) Structure
Design: Roof: The roof of a detached carport shall be pitched and constructed with
the same materials as the roof of the principal building. The roof of an
attached carport shall be constructed in the same roof style and with the
same materials as the roof of the principal building.
Maximum Number of Spaces and Size: The maximum number of spaces
that may be covered by a carport shall not exceed six (6) spaces.
However, where a carport is not visible from a public right-of-way or from
single-family residential property, as defined by Section 43 of this
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ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend and the
City Council may approve an increase in the number of spaces allowed in a
carport. The minimum size of each space shall be 9’ by 20’.
Maximum Number of Structures: There shall be no more than one (1)
carport, attached or detached, per lot.
Building Materials: All exterior façades and any exposed structural support
columns of a carport shall be constructed with the same or similar materials
as the principal building. However, such building materials shall exclude
the use of cement, concrete tilt wall and other masonry materials of similar
characteristics.
Articulation: Any exterior façade shall comply with Section 43.13.d.
Paving: No carport shall be erected over any parking space not
constructed of an all-weather surface.
c. Development Regulations for Non-Residential Multi-Level Parking Garages
1) Height: In all districts, multi-level parking garages shall conform to height
restrictions for the underlying zoning districts. Height shall be measured
from grade.
2) Structure
Design: Building Materials: Any wall, exposed structural support column or other
architectural feature of a parking garage shall comply with Section 43.13
(a) and shall be constructed of the same or similar masonry material as the
principal building.
Articulation: Any exterior façade shall comply with Section 43.13.d.
Compact Parking Spaces: If permitted, no compact parking space shall be
less than eight and one-half (8 ½) feet in width by eighteen (18) feet in
length.
Vehicular Ingress and Egress Points: The distance from parking garage
vehicular ingress and egress points to a corner of a street intersection shall
conform to the driveway ordinance, as amended.
Ingress: The required minimum stacking depth shall conform to the
driveway ordinance, as amended. If there are ingress control gates, the
stacking distance shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way to
the ingress control gate. The required stacking distance may be met by
providing a right turn lane (of adequate length as determined by the City
Engineer) leading to the entrance of the parking garage.
Egress: A minimum of twenty (20) feet shall be provided between an
egress control gate and either the inside edge of a sidewalk or the inside of
the right-of-way to minimize conflicts between exiting vehicles and
pedestrians.
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3) Commercial
Uses: Multi-level parking garages may contain commercial uses which are
reasonably related to the principal uses located on the lot with the parking
garage. No additional parking shall be required for such commercial uses.
45.12 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR SALES OR SERVICES
a. Approval of a specific use permit for outdoor sales or services shall be based upon an analysis of
the location, the site layout and design features, the assurance that the adjoining streets can
handle higher volumes of traffic during peak hours of traffic loading without a requirement to
divert traffic onto traditional residential streets and the compatibility of the proposed use with
adjacent land uses.
b. A fixed time period (specific dates) for the outdoor sale or service activity to commence shall be
established in the specific use permit. The permit for the sale or service activity shall be
established and unless otherwise stated in the permit, shall be valid one year from the date of
approval by the City Council.
c. Regulations for any structure used to conduct the outdoor sale or services activity including but
not limited to, size, color, location of equipment, lighting and signage shall be established in the
specific use permit.
d. The location of outdoor sale or service activity shall not reduce the parking requirements or
effectiveness of landscaped or buffer areas and the areas for the display of merchandise shall not
adversely impact the ability of pedestrians or vehicles to move about the lot.
e. The site must provide adequate ingress and egress.
f. Provisions for waste collection, recycling and/or disposal may be established in the specific use
permit.
g. Each sidewalk or pedestrian way on the approved site plan shall be a minimum of forty-four
inches (44”) in width. Additional width may be required and pedestrian ways shall be subject to
the Americans with Disability Act Accessibility Guidelines for Building and Facilities.
45.13 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR DONATION BINS
a. A donation bin shall be permitted only as an accessory use to the principal use established on the
lot or tract of land.
b. The applicant must disclose the intended recipient of collected items and the percentage of funds
collected or goods collected which will be paid or given to a charitable organization.
c. The applicant must submit written permission of property owner consenting to the erection and
maintenance of the donation bin.
d. The specific use permit shall provide that the permit holder shall:
1) keep the area around the bin free of litter;
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2) remove graffiti from the bin within 48 hours of discovery; and
3) maintain the bin painted or otherwise unrusted and undented and in good repair.
e. A minimum lot size of 43,560 square feet is required to locate a bin.
f. No more than one bin may be maintained on a lot.
g. A bin shall not be located closer than 1,000 feet to another bin.
h. A bin must be at least 300 feet from the property line of a school.
i. The location of a bin shall not reduce the minimum parking requirements or effectiveness of
landscaped areas within the site.
j. A bin shall not exceed a capacity of 512 cubic feet.
k. A bin must be cleared of contents at least once every two (2) weeks.
l. Bins must safely designed in a manner that prevents the tipping over and prevents children from
entering inside the bin.
m. Each bin shall bear the name and phone number of the owner and all charitable organizations
which benefit from the collected materials.
n. All collected items must be fully contained within the bin.
o. A bins shall be located on a paved surface.
45.14 MASS GATHERING EVENT
a. The City Council may grant an application for a specific use permit for a mass gathering event if it
finds the standards in this Ordinance are met. When considering an application for a permit, the
City Council may establish specific conditions depending upon the nature of the proposed event
and the traffic, health, and safety issues
b. An application for a permit to hold a mass gathering event shall identify (i) the promoter; (ii) the
mass gathering area; (iii) the maximum number of patrons anticipated or tickets to be sold for the
gathering; (iv) the dates and time of day being considered for the mass gathering; (v) information
pertaining to previous mass gatherings in the same mass gathering area or sponsored by the
promoter or a related entity at other locations, within the previous two years; and (vi) shall provide
other information which is reasonably related to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens,
including:
1) a plan describing all measures and procedures designed to address safety concerns,
including provisions for protecting the safety of those attendees at a general admission event;
2) a sketch or rendering showing the general layout or configuration of the mass gathering area
and depicting the general location of the activities and facilities to be provided;
3) the name and address of each performer who has agreed to or been invited to appear at the
mass gathering;
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4) the address of the property at which the mass gathering is to be held; and
5) evidence of the agreement between the promoter and the property owner for use of said
property for the mass gathering event.
c. In considering whether to grant a mass gathering event special use permit, the City Council shall
consider the following:
1) whether there is convenient and safe access for the ingress and egress of pedestrians and
vehicular traffic;
2) whether sufficient traffic control personnel is proposed to insure safety to all members of the
traveling public, including pedestrians, along all public roadways in the proximity of the mass
gathering and/or along which the public is likely to travel to reach the mass gathering areas
shall be provided;
3) whether the mass gathering area is well drained and so arranged to provide sufficient space
for persons assembled, vehicles, sanitary facilities, and appurtenant equipment;
4) whether sufficient illumination will be provided at night to protect the safety of the persons
assembled.
5) whether adequate parking areas, including disabled persons’ parking spaces, shall be
provided for persons arriving by vehicular means. If the promoter proposes to utilize
temporary off-site parking, then the promoter the mass gathering event the off-site temporary
parking area will not be utilized for purposes other than the mass gathering event; and
6) whether adequate provisions have been made for food supply, medical assistance, garbage
disposal, water supply, parking, sanitation and toilet facilities, vermin control, and safety.
d. The promoter of a mass gathering event shall comply with the following requirements during the
mass gathering event and these requirements shall be deemed as part of a specific use permit
granted for such an event:
1) Food Supply
Food preparation, service and storage will be provided for pursuant to the requirements of the
Texas State Department of Health, the county in which the mass gathering event takes place, or
the City, whichever is more stringent.
2) Water Supply
a) An adequate, safe supply of potable water, meeting the requirements of the Texas State
Department of Health, the county in which the mass gathering event takes place, or the
City, whichever is more stringent, shall be provided.
b) Transported water, if used, shall be obtained from an approved source, stored and
dispensed in an approved manner. Approval as used in this paragraph means in
compliance with standards adopted by the Texas State Department of Health, the county
in which the mass gathering takes place, or the City, whichever is more stringent.
3) Sanitation
Toilet facilities will be provided for pursuant to the requirements of the Texas State Department of
Health, the county in which the mass gathering event takes place, or the City, whichever is more
stringent.
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4) Refuse Disposal
a) Refuse shall be collected, stored, and transported in a manner that allows for recycling
and protects against odor, infestation of insects and/or rodents and any other condition,
which poses a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the patrons of the mass
gathering event or the public.
b) Refuse and recycling containers shall be clearly marked and readily accessible.
c) The area where motor vehicles are parked shall have one (1) fifty (50) gallon refuse
container or its equivalent for every twenty-five (25) such motor vehicles or one (1) sixteen
(16) cubic yard trash container for every two thousand (2,000) motor vehicles and an
appropriate number of recycling containers.
d) All refuse will be collected from the assembly area at least twice each twelve (12) hour
period of the assembly, with a minimum of two (2) such collections for a gathering
exceeding six (6) hours, or more often if necessary, and disposed of at a licensed waste
disposal facility.
e) The grounds and immediate surrounding property shall be cleared of refuse within twenty-
four (24) hours following a mass gathering event.
f) In lieu of the above-mentioned requirements in this subsection, the promoter may submit
an alternative plan for refuse disposal for the consideration by the City Council.
5) Vermin Control
Insect, rodents, and other vermin shall be controlled by proper, sanitary practices, extermination,
or other safe and effective control methods, where necessary, and animal parasites shall be
controlled.
6) Safety
a) Electrical systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of
the applicable State standards and local standards and regulations, and shall be approved
by a City of Southlake electrical inspector.
b) Grounds, buildings, and related facilities shall be constructed, maintained and used in a
manner as to prevent fire and in accordance with the applicable State and City fire
prevention regulations.
c) Internal and external traffic and security control shall meet requirements of the applicable
State and local law enforcement agencies.
d) At least one law enforcement officer for each 500 persons expected to attend the mass
gathering (but not fewer than a total of three officers) shall be on site to assist in crowd
and traffic control. The City Council may require additional or fewer officers, depending
upon the information contained in the application. If the promoter intends to use private
security officers, then the identity and number of such officers shall be described in the
application.
e) The promoter shall ensure that adequate communication between local law enforcement,
fire prevention, and emergency personnel and any private security personnel, including
emergency response protocols, is provided for each mass gathering event. An on-site
communications center may be required.
7) Medical
a) Any and all medical buildings or tents with adequate medical supplies shall be available in
a convenient location and shall be clearly identified as such.
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b) An adequate number of emergency vehicles duly licensed by the State of Texas as
ambulance shall be available on the site beginning one half hour before the mass
gathering event begins and until all patrons have left the scene as determined by the
Director of Public Safety.
c) The promoter of the mass gathering event may be required to contact hospitals in the
local area prior to the date of the event and advise them that a mass gathering event shall
be held and the approximate number of people expected to attend.
8) Noise
The promoter shall control the level of sound emanating from the mass gathering area
pursuant to the City’s Noise Ordinance (Article III of Chapter 11, Southlake Code).
9) Area
a) Trees, underbrush, large rocks and other natural features shall be left intact and
undisturbed whenever possible, and natural vegetative cover will be retained, protected
and maintained so far as possible to facilitate drainage, prevent erosion, and preserve
scenic attributes.
b) Grounds shall be maintained free from accumulations of refuse and any health and safety
hazards.
10) Lighting
The mass gathering area shall be adequately lighted, but the lighting shall not unreasonably
reflect beyond the assembly area boundaries unless adjacent properties are uninhabited and
must comply with the City’s Lighting Ordinance;
11) Alcoholic Beverages
a) A Specific Use Permit is required to sell and consume alcoholic beverages at a mass
gathering event. The promoter shall restrict the time and location of such sale so that
alcoholic beverages are sold only during the particular event and so that public safety and
order will not be impaired.
b) The promoter shall comply fully with the laws of the State of Texas regulating the sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages.
12) Sell-out
The promoter shall notify the Director of Public Safety at least three (3) days in advance if the
mass gathering event is sold out. When the promoter learns that a particular event is likely to
be sold out, the promoter shall exercise due diligence to promptly inform the general public
that tickets will not be available for sale at the time of the event. At a minimum, the promoter
shall broadcast announcements in the communications media serving the entire marketing
area for the facility regarding the substance of the preceding sentence.
e. Public Costs Escrow-A promoter may be required to deposit with the Director of Finance at least
two weeks prior to the mass gathering event an amount of money equal to 120% of the estimated
public costs of each contemplated mass gathering as set by the City Council. The Director of
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Public Safety will prepare a public cost estimate and submit it to City Council and the promoter.
Public costs are those costs incurred by the City in connection with the mass gathering event
which relate to the mass gathering and which would not be incurred by the City if such mass
gathering was not held. Promptly after each mass gathering event, the actual public costs shall be
calculated, and the deposit shall be refunded to the promoter to the extent it exceeds the actual
public costs incurred. If the actual public costs exceed the amount deposited, the promoter shall
pay the excess to the City within 10 days after being so notified.
f. The promoter may be required to present evidence of public liability insurance in at least the
following amounts: (i) $1,000,000 Bodily Injury (per person); (ii) $2,000,000 Bodily Injury (per
occurrence); and (iii) $1,000,000 property damage, which insurance policy shall name the City, its
officers and employees as additional insureds and shall contain a clause providing that the policy
may not be canceled by either party except upon not less than 30 days written notice to the City.
A copy of the insurance policy shall be provided to the City at the time of the filing of the
application. Additionally, the City, its officers and employees shall be named as additional
insureds.
g. The City Council or Administrative Official may revoke a mass gathering event permit issued
pursuant to this Ordinance upon finding of one or more of the following:
1) that the promoter has violated one or more of the provisions of the specific use permit;
2) if the City Council finds that the permit was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation; or
3) if the preparations for the mass gathering event will not be completed prior to the planned
commencement of the mass gathering event.
45.15 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR GAS AND OIL WELL DRILLING & PRODUCTION (AMENDED BY
ORD. 480-YY AND 480-RRR)
Gas and oil well drilling & production activity must be approved by City Council through the
Specific Use Permit (“SUP”) process. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all other applicable city,
state and federal regulations governing the technical, safety, and environmental aspects of the
operation must additionally be met prior to conducting the activities detailed herein.
No application for an SUP for gas and oil well drilling and production shall be considered unless it
is accompanied and supported by the following:
(1) at least one administratively complete application for a well permit, as defined by and set forth
in Article IV, Chapter 9.5, of the City of Southlake Code, as it may be amended; and
(2) If any gas, hydrocarbons, or other material is to be transported from a well site subject to the
Specific Use Permit, either a Regulated Pipeline Permit or an Unregulated Pipeline Permit, as
applicable, as defined by and set forth in Article IV, Chapter 9.5, of the City of Southlake
Code, as it may be amended.
An application for an SUP may be submitted for an entire pad site, as that phrase is defined in
Article IV, Chapter 9.5, of the City of Southlake Code, provided that sufficient detail is included
regarding the maximum number and location of each well proposed for the pad site. No more
than one pad site may be considered under an application for an SUP.
An applicant operating under approved well and pipeline permits seeking to amend an SUP must
resubmit the approved well and pipeline permit applications as supporting material for the SUP
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amendment; or, where required by Article IV, Chapter 9.5, of the City of Southlake Code to
amend the permits, must submit an administratively complete application to amend the well and
pipeline permits referenced herein.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council may require any additional information
from the applicant regarding the applicant’s proposed activities, which the Commission or Council
deems pertinent. In addition, each application for an SUP or amendment to an SUP must be
found to be in accordance with the intent of the guidelines set forth in the Consolidated Land Use
Plan, Appendix C, Policy on Natural Resource Extraction Activities.
The approval of an SUP or an amendment thereof shall not constitute the approval of a new or
amended well or pipeline permit.
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In addition to the notice otherwise required by ordinance or law, before the tenth (10) day before
each public hearing at which such SUP is to be considered, written notice of such public hearing
shall be sent to each owner, as indicated by the most recently approved municipal tax roll, or real
property within one thousand feet (1,000’) of any of the following: (1) the pad site for which
approval is sought; (2) any pipeline through which any gas, hydrocarbons, or other material is to
be transported from a well site subject to the Specific Use Permit; and (3) any access road to the
pad site for which approval is sought. The notice may be served by its deposit in the City,
properly addressed with first class postage paid, in the United States mail.
45.16 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
(As amended by 480-VVV)
The following regulations shall govern the location and use of any accessory building requiring a
Specific Use Permit:
a. Accessory buildings shall be required a permanent foundation and shall be located no closer
than ten feet (10') to a property line located in the rear yard.
b. Separation requirements between accessory and principal buildings shall be determined by
the most recently adopted International Building Code (IBC).
c. No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the principal
building or use has actually been commenced, and no accessory building shall be used
unless the main building in a lot is completed and used.
d. Accessory buildings shall be used only in compliance with individual district regulations.
e. Accessory buildings shall not exceed one story or fourteen feet (14') in height.
g. No accessory building shall be located forward of the principal building on the lot.
h. All accessory structures requiring a Specific Use Permit shall meet the requirements set forth
in Masonry Ordinance No. 557-A, as amended.
i. Masonry material used shall match the masonry material of the principal structure on the lot.
i. Roof (design, pitch, and materials) to be the same type as the principal structure roof.
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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 than 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.
ALL ZONES
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.
45.18 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND/OR SALES FACILITIES
BY A DEVELOPER (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-IIII)
The City Council may grant a specific use permit to increase the maximum parameters set forth
by Section 34 of this ordinance.
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