Item 7BAmendment to the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance No. 480, as amended, to Section
34, Accessory Uses
Ordinance No. 480-PPPP
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• 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
Accessory Use
District where
permitted
d. Private stables, including boarding of horses, in areas other than the Agricultural District for
the keeping of grazing animals, provided (As amended by Ord. 480‐MMM):
1. Ground accumulations of manure shall be collected and properly disposed of so as not to
create offensive odors, fly breeding, or in any way become a health hazard or nuisance to
humans or animals.
2. Fencesforpens,corralsorsimilarenclosures shall be of sufficient height and strength to
properly retain the grazing animal(s) on the premises.
3. Theminimumspaceareauponwhichsuchgrazing animal(s) may be enclosed, including
pasture, pens, corrals, and stables, shall not be less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet
per each grazing animal over five hundred (500) pounds and not less than five thousand
(5,000) square feet for any other grazing animal.
4. All enclosed sheds and stables for animals as provided under the terms of this subsection shall
be placed a minimum of twenty‐five (25) feet from the boundary of any adjoining lot or tract
which is zoned in a residential category while fences and corrals may be placed at the property
line (As amended by Ord. 480‐MMM).
RE, SF‐1A, SF‐1B, SF‐2
(where the lot on
which the structure
will be located
contains the same
minimum lot square
footage required in the
SF‐1A and SF‐1B
zoning category) SF‐30
(where the lot on
which the structure
will be located
contains the same
minimum lot square
footage required in the
SF‐1A and SF‐1B
zoning category)
Proposed Ordinance – Option A
Accessory Use
District where
permitted
d. Private stables, including boarding of horses, in areas other than the Agricultural District for
the keeping of grazing animals, provided (As amended by Ord. 480‐MMM):
1. Ground accumulations of manure shall be collected and properly disposed of so as not to
create offensive odors, fly breeding, or in any way become a health hazard or nuisance to
humans or animals. (The ground accumulation manure regulation will be provided in the
Animal Control Ordinance)
2. Fencesforpens,corralsorsimilarenclosures shall be of sufficient height and strength to
properly retain the grazing animal(s) on the premises.
3. Theminimumspaceareauponwhichsuchgrazing 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.
4. All enclosed sheds and stables for animals as provided under the terms of this subsection shall
be placed a minimum of twenty‐five (25) feet from the boundary of any adjoining lot or tract
which is zoned in a residential category while fences and corrals may be placed at the property
line (As amended by Ord. 480‐MMM).
RE, SF‐1A, SF‐1B, SF‐2
(where the lot on
which the structure
will be located
contains the same
minimum lot square
footage required in the
SF‐1A and SF‐1B
zoning category) SF‐30
and SF‐20A & B
(where the lot on
which the structure
will be located
contains the same
minimum lot square
footage required in the
SF‐1A and SF‐1B
zoning category)
Proposed Ordinance – Option B
Accessory Use
District where
permitted
d. Private stables, including boarding of horses, in areas other than the Agricultural District for
the keeping of grazing animals, provided (As amended by Ord. 480‐MMM):
1. Ground accumulations of manure shall be collected and properly disposed of so as not to
create offensive odors, fly breeding, or in any way become a health hazard or nuisance to
humans or animals. (The ground accumulation manure regulation will be provided in the
Animal Control Ordinance)
2. Fencesforpens,corralsorsimilarenclosures shall be of sufficient height and strength to
properly retain the grazing animal(s) on the premises.
3. Theminimumspaceareauponwhichsuchgrazing animal(s) may be enclosed, including
pasture, pens, corrals, and stables, shall not be less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet
per each grazing animal over five hundred (500) pounds and not less than five thousand
(5,000) square feet for any other grazing animal.
4. All enclosed sheds and stables for animals as provided under the terms of this subsection shall
be placed a minimum of twenty‐five (25) feet from the boundary of any adjoining lot or tract
which is zoned in a residential category while fences and corrals may be placed at the property
line (As amended by Ord. 480‐MMM).
RE, SF‐1A, SF‐1B, SF‐2
(where the lot on
which the structure
will be located
contains the same
minimum lot square
footage required in the
SF‐1A and SF‐1B
zoning category) SF‐30
and SF‐20A & B
(where the lot on
which the structure
will be located
contains the same
minimum lot square
footage required in the
SF‐1A and SF‐1B
zoning category)
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
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through sustainable
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delivery through continual
process improvement
B6 Optimize use
of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
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principles & budget
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public assets
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standards
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internal controls
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understand the
strategy & how they
contribute to it
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capabilities to deliver
results
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retain a skilled
workforce
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high performers
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decision‐making at all
levels in the organization
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community by providing excellent
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engagement opportunities
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engagement