Item 7B (2)
Amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, to Section 34, Accessory Uses
Ordinance No. 480-PPPP
City of Southlake Strategy Map
Critical Business Outcomes
CBO1 - Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives.
CBO2 - Become an employer of choice by developing a plan to recruit, develop and retain employees committed to excellence.
CBO3 - Develop long-term strategies to address future financial uncertainties and challenges.
CBO4 - Improve mobility by proactively completing traffic analysis of key areas.
CBO5 -Optimize resources through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and add service value.
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
Performance
Management &
Service Delivery
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
To provide clarifying language to Section 34;
To address the functionality of the minimum space requirements within residential districts;
To include the SF-20-A & B (over 1 acre in size) zoning districts; and
To delete the wording addressing nuisance issues
Purpose – Item 7B
Item 7B - Current Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance – Option A
Proposed Ordinance – Option B
PZ Commission Action
August 22, 2013 - The Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this item to its September 5, 2013 meeting.
September 5, 2013 - The Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this item to its October 17, 2013 meeting.
PZ Commission Action
October 17, 2013 – The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Ordinance No. 480-PPPP (4 -1) changes submitted adopting option A and having the new ordinance read as
follows; the minimum space area with such grazing animals may be enclosed including pasture, pens, corrals and stables shall not be less than 15,000 square feet of usable and accessible
area per each grazing animal over 500 pounds and not less than 5,000 square feet of usable and accessible area of any other grazing animal. Portions of the grazing area may be partitioned
to separate animals and allow for pasture recovery.
The minimum space area upon which such grazing animal(s) may be enclosed, including pasture, pens, corrals, and stables, shall not be less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square
feet of useable and accessible area per each grazing animal over five hundred (500) pounds and not less than five thousand (5,000) square feet for any other grazing animal. Portions
of the grazing area may be partitioned off for a corral, to separate animals and to allow for pasture recovery.
PZ Recommendation
The minimum space area upon which such grazing animal(s) may be enclosed, including pasture, pens, corrals, and stables, shall not be less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square
feet of useable and accessible area per each grazing animal over five hundred (500) pounds and not less than five thousand (5,000) square feet of useable and accessible area of any other
grazing animal. Portions of the grazing area may be partitioned off for a corral, to separate animals and to allow for pasture recovery.
Staff Wording
Possible Modification
The minimum space area upon which such grazing animal(s) may be enclosed, including pasture, pens, corrals, and stables, shall not be less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet
of useable and accessible area per each grazing animal over five hundred (500) pounds and not less than five thousand (5,000) square feet of useable and accessible area of per each grazing
animal under five hundred (500) pounds. Portions of the grazing area may be partitioned off for a corral, to separate animals and to allow for pasture recovery
QUESTIONS?
Amendment to Code of Ordinance Subpart A, General Ordinances, Chapter 4 “Animals”, Article I, II, III, and repealing Ordinance No. 530-A and Ordinance No. 530-B as it pertains to the
keeping of animals.
Item 7C
Background Information
Regionalization of Animal Control services with City of Keller and City of Colleyville
Effective October, 2012
Similar to Jail/Dispatch agreement
City of Keller will directly provide animal control services and will house detained pets in their shelter facility.
Southlake will amend animal control ordinance to address changes to provide consistent legal language.
How Ordinance Was Developed
Preliminary discussions held during early stages
Chiefs of Police from Colleyville, Keller, and Southlake met on numerous occasions
Designees appointed to handle specifics
City Attorneys, other stakeholders consulted
Several drafts considered
Community input
What the Ordinance Provides
Clear language pertaining to issues related to Animals, Insects, Fowl, and Reptiles
Modernizes and better organizes the current ordinance
Clearly delineates guidelines pertaining to matters involving animal control issues
Current State law regulations
Significant Changes
Revision captures the current state of operations
Reduces animal holding period from 7 days to 3 days
Clearer authority given to Animal Control Officers
Establishes a fee schedule
Chief Mylett 817-748-8950