Z-02-05-23-12B3 - 5/23/2002ORDINANCE NO. Z " o - 05- oQ 3" / oL
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 11 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (1995 EDITION), CITY OF ROUND
ROCK, TEXAS, REGARDING ZONING; AND ENACTING REVISED
ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CITY CHARTER AND THE GENERAL PLAN 2000;
ESTABLISHING ZONING DISTRICTS; REGULATING WITHIN SUCH
DISTRICTS, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF
BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, LOT COVERAGE, THE
DENSITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION; THE USES OF
LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; AND FOR SAID PURPOSES,
DIVIDING THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS INTO DISTRICTS;
AND REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION,
RECONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, REPAIR AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, OR LAND WITHIN SUCH DISTRICTS;
AND PROVIDING UNIFORM REGULATIONS FOR THE SEVERAL
CLASSES AND KINDS OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES AND USES
WITHIN THE DISTRICTS; ADOPTING A ZONING MAP DISCLOSING
THE SEVERAL USE DISTRICTS, AND THE RESTRICTIONS AND
LIMITATIONS AND PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SUCH
DISTRICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AND DEFINING THE POWERS OF SAME; AND PROVIDING
CERTAIN PENALTIES AND REMEDIES; PROVIDING FOR A
SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PENALTY CLAUSE; AND REPEALING ALL
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Round Rock directed
the Planning and Zoning Commission to study the Zoning Ordinance
adopted in 1969 and as amended and the present status of
development in relation to changing conditions and the needs of the
Community as part of a comprehensive planning program; and
WHEREAS, after review and public hearings, the Planning and
Zoning Commission issued its report, recommending that the Zoning
Ordinance be revised by adoption of new standards, provisions and
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regulations; and
WHEREAS, public notice was given and public hearings were
held in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Local
Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Round Rock, Texas,
finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City
of Round Rock to adopt the revised Zoning Ordinance for the
purposes of promoting health, safety, morals and the general
welfare of the community and for the protection and preservation of
places and areas of historical and cultural importance and
significance, Now Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND
ROCK, TEXAS, THAT:
I.
Exhibit A is hereby adopted as the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Round Rock, Texas, for the regulation and control of
buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of
the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of
said Exhibit A are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part
hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance. Chapter 11, Code of
Ordinances, 1995 Edition, City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
amended in its entirety to read as set forth in Exhibit A.
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II.
Exhibit B, attached hereto, is hereby adopted as the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Round Rock, as referenced in Section
11.401(2) of the Zoning Ordinance and it shall supersede and
replace the prior Official Zoning Map.
III.
This ordinance shall become effective on the 10th day of June,
2002.
IV.
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in
conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this
ordinance shall not invalidate other sections or provisions
thereof.
C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at
which this Ordinance was adopted was posted and that such meeting
was open to the public as required by law at all times during
which this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were
discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by
the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as
amended.
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PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY
honing Ordinance
City of Round Rock
Planning & Community Development Department
Effective June 10, 2002
HOW TO USE THIS ORDINANCE
IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY AND WANT TO KNOW WHAT RULES APPLY:
STEP 1: Find your zoning district and any overlay districts by looking at the Official Zoning
Map (found in the Planning and Community Development Department).
STEP 2: Go to Section 11.400, Zoning Districts for details on how you may use and build on
your property. Specific use and dimensional regulations are contained within each
zoning district located in Section 11.400.
• Uses listed as permitted with conditions include a cross-reference to the special
standards that must be met.
• Uses listed as special exceptions must receive approval from the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
• All buildings must be built according to the dimensional requirements for lot size,
setbacks, height, building materials, etc. described for the district.
STEP 3: Go to Section 11.500, Development Standards for details on landscaping, parking,
and other special requirements for using and building on your property.
STEP 4: Don't forget the overlay districts that might apply to your site, if any. See Section
11.400, Zoning Districts for overlay district details.
IF YOU WANT TO BUILD OR ESTABLISH A PARTICULAR USE:
STEP 2: Go to Appendix A, Summary of Use by District, look up your proposed use to see the
districts in which it is permitted. If the use is listed with a "P/S", see Section 11.423,
Supplementary Use Standards for additional requirements for that use.
STEP 3: Look up the appropriate districts in Section 11.400, Zoning Districts for details on
minimum lot size, required setbacks, and other district standards. You must also
check in Section 11.500, Development Standards for landscaping, parking and other
special requirements.
STEP 4: Don't forget the overlay districts that apply to your site, if any. Check the Official
Zoning Map in the Planning and Community Development Department. If an overlay
district applies, see Section 11.400, Zoning Districts for overlay district details.
IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR ZONING DISTRICT:
Only the City Council may rezone property, following public notice and public hearings in front
of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council itself; see Section 11.313 for Map
Amendment (Rezoning) procedures.
IF YOU WANT TO IDENTIFY OTHER PROCEDURAL OPTIONS:
All zoning procedures are described in Section 11.300. Administrative Adjustments, Variances
and Special Exceptions are ways in which some regulations may be varied under special
circumstances or hardship.
Table of Contents
Section 11.100 General Provisions 1
11.101 Short Title 1
11.102 Authority 1
11.103 Scope and Purpose 1
11.104 Rules of Construction 1
11.105 Jurisdiction 2
11.106 Minimum Requirements 2
11.107 General Plan 2
11.108 Effective Date 3
11.109 Interpretation 3
11.110 Compliance Required 3
11.111 Conflicting Provisions 3
11.112 Severability 3
11.113 Transitional Provisions 3
Section 1 1.200 Development Review Bodies 7
11.201 Zoning Administrator 7
11.202 Development Review Committee (DRC) 8
11.203 Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) 8
11.204 Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) 10
11.205 Planning and Zoning Commission (Commission) 12
11.206 City Council 14
11.207 Summary of Review Authority 16
Section 1 1.300 Development Review Procedures 17
11.301 Review Procedures 17
11.302 Certificate of Zoning Compliance 20
11.303 Written Interpretation 21
11.304 Administrative Adjustment 22
11.305 Temporary Use Permit 23
11.306 Site Plan Review 25
11.307 Certificate of Appropriateness 27
11.308 Variance 31
11.309 Special Exception 33
11.310 General Plan Amendments 36
11.311 Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance 37
11.312 Application for Original Zoning 38
11.313 Map Amendment (Rezoning) 39
11.314 Planned Unit Development (PUD) 41
11.315 Historic (H) Overlay Designation 43
11.316 Partial Tax Exemption for Historically Significant Sites 46
Section 1 1.400 Zoning Districts 51
11.401 Establishment of Districts 51
11.402 District Summaries 53
11.403 SF -R (Single Family - Rural Lot) District 56
11.404 SF -1 (Single Family - Large Lot) District 59
11.405 SF -2 (Single Family - Standard Lot) District 62
11.406 TF (Two Family) District 69
11.407 TH (Townhouse) District 72
11.408 MF (Multifamily) District 78
11.409 C-1 (General Commercial) District 84
11.410 C-2 (Local Commercial) District 90
11.411 OF (Office) District 97
11.412 BP (Business Park) District 102
11.413 LI (Light Industrial) District 107
11.414 I (Industrial) District 112
11.415 PF (Public Facilities) District 116
11.416 SR (Senior) District 122
11.417 MI (Mining) District 127
11.418 OS (Open Space) District 129
11.419 PUD (Planned Unit Development) District 132
11.420 H (Historic Overlay) District 133
11.421 CT (Chisholm Trail Overlay) District 135
11.422 PV (Palm Valley Overlay) District 137
11.423 Supplementary Use Standards 140
11.424 Accessory Uses 148
11.425 Temporary Buildings and Structures 15o
11.426 Height and Placement Requirements 151
Section 1 1.500 Development Standards 153
11.501 Landscaping 153
11.502 Off -Street Parking and Loading 166
11.503 Traffic Impact Studies 173
11.504 Access and Circulation 174
11.505 Outdoor Display and Storage 175
Section 1 1.600 Nonconformities 179
11.601 General 179
11.602 Nonconforming Lots of Record 179
11.603 Nonconforming Buildings, Uses and Land 179
Section 1 1.700 Enforcement 182
11.701 Administration 182
11.702 Violation and Penalties 182
11.703 Remedies and Enforcement Powers 182
Section 1 1.800 Definitions 184
11.801 Purpose 184
11.802 Definitions 184
Index 201
Section 11.100 General Provisions
11.101 Short Title
This Chapter shall be officially known and cited as the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Round Rock, Texas. References to "this Chapter" or "the Chapter" shall be
interpreted as references to the Zoning Ordinance.
11.102 Authority
This Chapter is adopted under authority of the constitution and laws of the State of
Texas, including particularly Chapter 211, Texas Local Government Code, and
pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter.
11.103 Scope and Purpose
This Chapter is adopted for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety and
general welfare of the citizens of the City. More specifically, this Chapter provides for
the division of land into different districts that, in combination with the regulations
pertaining to such districts, are designed in accordance with the General Plan to
achieve objectives that include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Promote the beneficial and appropriate development of all land and the most
desirable use of land in accordance with a well -considered plan;
(b) Protect the character and the established pattern of desirable development in
each area;
(c) Prevent or minimize land use incompatibilities and conflicts among different
land uses;
(d) Maintain property values by stabilizing expectations and ensuring predictability
in development; and
(e) Establish a process that effectively and fairly applies the regulations and
standards of this Chapter and respects the rights of property owners and the
interests of citizens.
11.104 Rules of Construction
In the interpretation of provisions in this Chapter, the rules of this section shall be
observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates or requires
otherwise:
(a) For the purpose of this section, certain terms and words are hereby defined;
terms not defined herein shall be construed in accordance with adopted
building codes or their customary usage and meaning.
(b) Words used or defined in one tense or form shall include other tenses and
derivative forms.
(c) Words in the singular number shall include the plural number and words in the
plural number shall include the singular number.
(d) The masculine gender shall include the feminine and the feminine gender shall
include the masculine.
(e) The word "shall" is mandatory.
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11.105 Jurisdiction
(f) The word "may" is permissive.
(g) The word "person" includes individuals, firms, corporations, associations, trusts
and any other similar entities or groupings of such entities.
(h) The word "building" shall include the word "structure."
(i) The word "City" shall mean the City of Round Rock, Texas.
(j) The term "City Council" or the word "Council" shall mean the City of Round
Rock City Council.
(k) The word "Chapter" shall mean Chapter 11(Zoning Ordinance), City of Round
Rock Code of Ordinances, as amended.
(I) The word "Code" shall mean the City of Round Rock Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
(m) The terms "Planning and Zoning Commission" or "Planning Commission" or
the word "Commission" shall mean the City of Round Rock Planning and
Zoning Commission.
(n) In the case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this
Chapter and any caption, number, illustration or table, the text shall control,
unless otherwise specifically noted herein.
11.105 jurisdiction
This Chapter shall apply to all land within the City limits. All structures and land uses
constructed or commenced after the effective date of this Chapter, and all
enlargements of, additions to, changes in and relocations of existing structures and
uses occurring after the effective date of this Chapter shall be subject to this Chapter.
11.106 Minimum Requirements
(a) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Chapter shall be
held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of public health,
safety, and general welfare.
(b) Whenever the requirements of this Chapter are at variance with the
requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances,
the requirement that is most restrictive or that imposes higher standards as
determined by the Zoning Administrator shall govern.
(c) The issuance of any permit, certificate or approval in accordance with the
standards and requirements of this Chapter shall not relieve the recipient of
such permit, certificate or approval from the responsibility of complying with all
other applicable requirements of any other city, state or federal agency having
jurisdiction over the structures or land uses for which the permit, certificate or
approval was issued.
11.107 General Plan
It is intended that this Chapter implement the City's planning policies as adopted as
part of the General Plan, as amended and periodically updated.
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11.108 Effective Date
11.108 Effective Date
This Chapter shall become effective and be in full force and effect on June 10, 2002
with approval by the City Council, as duly attested by the Mayor and City Secretary.
11.109 Interpretation
Any use that is not specifically listed as permitted by this Chapter shall be prohibited.
1 1.1 10 Compliance Required
No land shall be used and no structure shall be constructed, occupied, enlarged,
altered or moved until the following requirements are met.
(a) All applicable development review and approval processes have been followed.
(b) All applicable approvals have been obtained.
(c) All required permits or authorizations to proceed have been issued.
1 1.1 1 1 Conflicting Provisions
(1)
Conflict with State or Federal Regulations
If the provisions of this Chapter are inconsistent with those of the state or federal
government, the more restrictive provision will control, to the extent permitted by
law.
(2) Conflict with Other City Regulations
If the provisions of this Chapter are inconsistent with one another or if they conflict
with provisions found in other adopted ordinances or regulations of the City, the
more restrictive provision will control.
Conflict with Private Agreements
It is not the intent of this Chapter to interfere with, abrogate or annul any easement,
covenant, deed restriction or other agreement between private parties. If the
provisions of this Chapter impose a greater restriction than imposed by a private
agreement, the provisions of this Chapter will control. The City shall not be
responsible for monitoring or enforcing private agreements.
11.112 Severability
Should any section or provision of this Chapter be declared by the courts to be
unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Chapter
as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be unconstitutional
or invalid.
(3)
1 1.1 1 3 Transitional Provisions
(1)
Violations Continue
Any violation of the previous zoning regulations of the City shall continue to be a
violation under this Chapter and shall be subject to penalties and enforcement under
Section 11.700, Enforcement, unless the use, development, construction or other
activity is consistent with the express terms of this Chapter, in which case
enforcement action shall cease, except to the extent of collecting penalties for
violations that occurred before the effective date of this Chapter.
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11.113 Transitional Provisions
(2) In accordance with Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code, a completed
application submitted prior to the effective date of this Chapter will be reviewed on
the basis of any regulations or requirements in effect at the time the completed
application is filed; unless, at the applicant's option, the applicant elects to proceed
under the new regulations or requirements.
Any applicant that claims exception from any provision of this Chapter based upon a
claim of vested rights shall file a Request for Vested Rights Determination with the
Zoning Administrator demonstrating:
(a) In reliance upon properly issued permits or approvals,
(i) The applicant made substantial financial commitments or assumed
substantial financial obligations within the purview of the activities
authorized by said permit or approval; and
(ii) The applicant has proceeded in good faith, and no approvals or permits
have lapsed or been revoked; or
(iii) The applicant has established any other factor which may establish vested
rights under State or federal law; or
(b) The applicant used its property or filed an application as provided in Texas
Local Government Code, Section 43.002 prior to annexation, and that the
regulations against which vested rights are claimed are not subject to an
exemption as provided in Texas Local Government Code, Section 43.002(c); or
(c) The applicant filed an application as provided in Texas Local Government Code
Chapter 245 prior to adoption of the regulations against which vested rights are
claimed, that the regulations against which vested rights are claimed are not
subject to an exemption as provided in Texas Local Government Code Section
245.004 and that the project has not become dormant as defined in Texas Local
Government Code section 245.005 and this Chapter.
(4) After receiving a Request for Vested Rights Determination, the Zoning Administrator
shall review the Request and approve, deny or request additional information to be
provided for consideration of the request within 20 working days. Upon review of the
request, if the Zoning Administrator finds that the applicant has provided sufficient
information to establish that one or more permits exists on a project, the
Administrator shall issue a certificate to the applicant recognizing vested rights for
the project and the terms and conditions required for the continuance of the vested
rights.
This Section shall not extend the time of validity for any permit. Any rights
recognized by the application of this Section shall not extend beyond the time periods
prescribed for the validity or the permit or permits that were submitted for
recognition except by the granting of a variance from the time limit as provided
herein.
(3)
(5)
(6) Projects from which no completed application has been submitted prior to the
effective date of this Chapter shall be subject to all requirements and standards of
this Chapter.
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(7) Zoning District Name Changes
Zoning districts in the City are renamed as shown in the table below.
Revised District Names
Previous District Name Revised District Name
Residential Zoning Districts
New
SF -R
Single Family — Rural
SF- I
Single Family — Large Lot
SF- 1
Single Family — Large Lot
SF -2
Single Family — Standard Lot
SF -2
Single Family — Standard Lot
TF
Two Family
TF
Two Family
New
TH
Townhouse
MF
Multifamily
MF
Multifamily
Commercial Zoning Districts
C-1
General Commercial
C-1
General Commercial
C-2
Local Commercial
C-2
Local Commercial
Employment Zoning Districts
New
OF
Office
New
BP
Business Park
1-1
General Industrial
LI
Ligbt Industrial
1-2
Industrial Park
LI
Light Industrial
New
1
Industrial
Special Purpose Zoning Districts
New
PF
Public Facilities
New
SR
Senior
New
MI
Mining
OS
Open Space
OS
Open Space
PUD
Planned Unit Development
PUD
Planned Unit Development
Overlay Zoning Districts
Previously Unnamed
H
Historic Overlay
C-3
Historic Commercial
CT
Chisholm Trail Overlay
New
PV
Palm Valley Overlay
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Section 11.200 Development Review Bodies
1 1.201 Zoning Administrator
(1)
Designation
The City Manager shall designate the Zoning Administrator for the City. Where this
Chapter assigns a responsibility, power, or duty to the Zoning Administrator, the
Zoning Administrator may delegate that responsibility, power or duty to any other
agent or employee of the City whom the Zoning Administrator may reasonably
determine.
(2) Powers and Duties
The Zoning Administrator shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) Administration
(i) The Zoning Administrator shall administer the provisions of this Chapter.
(ii) The Zoning Administrator shall sit as Chair of the Development Review
Committee.
(iii) The Zoning Administrator shall develop and maintain submittal and
application requirements for all procedures contained in this Chapter.
(iv) The Zoning Administrator may delegate responsibilities, powers or duties
to any other agent or employee of the City whom the Zoning Administrator
reasonably determines.
(b) Initial Administrative Review
The Zoning Administrator shall review requests or proposals for the following:
(i) Variances
(ii) Special Exceptions
(iii) Text Amendments
(iv) Official Zoning Map Amendments
(v) Planned Unit Development (PUD) Applications
(c) Certificate of Zoning Compliance
The Zoning Administrator shall issue Certificates of Zoning Compliance.
(d) Written Interpretation
The Zoning Administrator shall make written interpretations of this Chapter.
(e) Administrative Adjustment
The Zoning Administrator shall render decisions on applications for
Administrative Adjustments.
(f) Temporary Use Permit
The Zoning Administrator shall render decisions on applications for Temporary
Use Permits.
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11.202 Development Review Committee (DRC)
(g) Enforcement
The Zoning Administrator shall enforce the provisions of this Chapter.
(3) Other Duties
The Zoning Administrator shall perform all other duties imposed under the
provisions of the Code, as amended from time to time.
1 1.202 Development Review Committee (DRC)
(1) Designation
The Development Review Committee (DRC) shall consist of the Zoning
Administrator, the City Engineer, the Building Official, the Fire Marshall and any
other City staff the Zoning Administrator deems necessary for the professional
review of site plans.
(2) Final Decisions
The Zoning Administrator shall serve as chair of the Committee and be responsible
for rendering decisions pertaining to zoning matters.
(3) Powers and Duties
The Development Review Committee has the following powers and duties:
(a) Site Plan Review
The DRC shall render decisions on applications for Site Plans in accordance
with Section 11.306, Site Plan Review.
(b) Submittal and Application Guidelines
The DRC shall be responsible for the preparation of submittal and application
requirements for procedures under its review, and for suggesting appropriate
submittal and application requirements to the Zoning Administrator for other
procedures in this Chapter.
1 1.203 Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
(1)
Creation
The City Council shall provide for the appointment of a Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC) and the regulations and restrictions adopted shall be pursuant to
the provisions of applicable statutory requirements for a Historic Preservation
Commission under state law.
(2) Powers and Duties
The HPC shall have the following powers and duties pursuant to the provisions of
applicable statutory requirements for a Historic Preservation Commission under
state law.
(a) Certificate of Appropriateness
The HPC shall render decisions on applications for Certificates of
Appropriateness.
(b) Historic District or Landmark Designation
The HPC shall recommend designation of specified areas of the City as Historic
Districts or Landmarks.
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11.203 Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
(c) Partial Tax Exemption for Historic Sites
The HPC shall review applications and make recommendations for action to the
City Council regarding partial tax exemptions for historic sites.
(d) Certified Local Government Requirements
Under the certified local government (CLG) agreement with the Texas
Historical Commission, the HPC shall administer the requirements of the CLG
program as promulgated by the National Park Service.
(3) Membership, Terms and Compensation
(a) Number, Appointment
The HPC shall consist of five members. Appointment of members shall be made
by the City Council at the second regular meeting of the City Council after the
City Election. Members shall be residents of the City for the last twelve months
and eligible voters.
(b) Terms
Terms of members of the HPC shall be for two years, and shall expire on the 15th
day of June; provided, however, that members shall continue to serve until their
successors are appointed.
(c) Qualifications
In making appointments to the HPC, the Council shall attempt to maintain a
balance of interest and skills on the HPC by assessing the individual
qualifications of the candidates including but not limited to their knowledge
and demonstrated interest in preservation related fields such as architecture,
history, archaeology, planning, or urban or community design. All members
shall have a knowledge and demonstrated interest in historic preservation.
(d) Current Members
Members of the HPC on the effective date of this Chapter shall continue to serve
until their respective terms expire.
(e) Vacancies
Vacancies shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired term of any
member whose term becomes vacant.
(f) Removal
Any member who misses three consecutive meetings shall forfeit his or her
position and a replacement shall be appointed by the City Council to fill the
unexpired term.
Compensation
Members shall serve without pay. Members may be reimbursed for actual
expenses incurred in the performance of their duties from available funds
approved in advance.
(4) Procedures
(a) Chairperson and Vice -Chair
The Chairperson of the HPC shall be elected from the membership of the HPC
by a majority of the members of the HPC. A vice -chair to serve in the
Chairperson's absence shall be likewise elected.
(g)
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(b) Secretary
The Zoning Administrator shall designate a staff representative to act as
Secretary of the HPC and attend and keep minutes of all meetings. The
Secretary shall act only in an advisory capacity and shall participate in its
discussions, but shall have no right to vote. The Secretary of the HPC shall also
serve as the local preservation officer and fulfill all the duties as may be
required under the certified local government agreement with the Texas
Historical Commission.
(c) The HPC shall meet at regular intervals with advance notice posted according to
the Texas Open Meetings Act.
(d) Special meetings may be called upon request of the Chairperson of the HPC, or
upon written request of three members, or upon notice from the Zoning
Administrator that a matter requires the consideration of the HPC.
(e) Upon the filing of an application for a certificate of appropriateness in an
historic district or historic landmark, the HPC shall hold a hearing within 3o
days after the date of filing such application.
(f)
(g)
(i)
The HPC shall render a decision on the application within 3o days of the
filing of said application.
(ii) If a decision is not rendered within 30 days after the date of filing such
application, it shall be deemed to have been approved and a certificate
showing the filing date and the failure to take action on the application
within 3o days shall be issued by the HPC on demand. This 3o day
timeline is valid except as provided in Section 11.3o7(8)(b) for procedures
pertaining to certificate of appropriateness for demolition.
A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum, and action taken at a
meeting shall require the affirmative votes of a majority of the appointive
members in attendance.
The HPC shall follow Roberts Rules of Order.
1 1.204 Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
(1)
Creation
The City Council shall provide for the appointment of a Zoning Board of Adjustment
(ZBA) and the regulations and restrictions adopted shall be pursuant to the
provisions of applicable statutory requirements for a Zoning Board of Adjustment
under state law.
(2) Powers and Duties
The ZBA shall have the following powers and duties pursuant to the provisions of
applicable statutory requirements for a Zoning Board of Adjustment under state law.
(a) Administrative Appeals
The ZBA shall hear and decide an appeal that alleges error in an order,
requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in
the enforcement of this Chapter.
(b) Special Exceptions
The ZBA shall hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of this Chapter.
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(c) Variances
The ZBA shall authorize in specific cases a variance from the terms of this
Chapter if the variance is not contrary to the public interest and, due to special
conditions, a literal enforcement of this Chapter would result in unnecessary
hardship, and so that the spirit of this Chapter is observed and substantial
justice is done.
(d) The ZBA shall hear and decide other matters, as authorized by this Code.
(3) Membership, Terms and Compensation
(a) Number, Appointment
The ZBA shall consist of five regular members and four alternate members.
Appointment of members shall be made by the City Council at the second
regular meeting of the City Council after the City election. Members shall be
residents of the City for the last twelve months and eligible voters.
(b) Terms
Terms of the ZBA shall be for two years, and shall expire on the 15th day of June;
provided, however, that members shall continue to serve until their successors
are appointed.
(c) Current Members
Members of the existing Development Review Board on the effective date of this
Chapter shall continue to serve on the ZBA until their respective terms expire.
(d) Vacancies
Vacancies shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired term of any
member whose term becomes vacant.
(e) Removal
A ZBA member may be removed by the City Council for cause, on a written
charge, after a public hearing.
(f) Compensation
Members shall serve without pay. Members may be reimbursed for actual
expenses incurred in the performance of their duties from available funds
approved in advance.
(4) Procedures
(a) Officers
The Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall be elected from the
membership of the ZBA by a majority of the members. A Vice -Chair to serve in
the Chairperson's absence shall be likewise elected.
(b) Meetings
Meetings may be called upon request of the Chairperson of the ZBA, or upon
written request of three members, or upon notice from the Zoning
Administrator that a matter requires the consideration of the ZBA. The
Chairperson, or in his or her absence the Vice -Chair, may administer oaths and
compel the attendance of witnesses. All meetings of the ZBA shall be open to the
public.
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(c) Quorum
Four members shall constitute a quorum for transaction of business and no
decision shall be rendered without a concurring vote of at least four members.
(d) Notice of Meetings
Public notice of all meetings of the ZBA shall be posted according to the Texas
Open Meetings Act.
(e) Rules of Proceeding
The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall adopt its own rules of procedure,
provided that such shall not be in conflict with laws applicable to the ZBA or
any provisions of the City Charter.
(f) Minutes
The ZBA shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote, indicating
such fact, and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions,
all of which shall be immediately filed in the office of the Zoning Administrator
and shall be a public record.
1 1.205 Planning and Zoning Commission (Commission)
(1)
Creation
The City of Round Rock, Texas, as a Home Rule City, has by City Charter, all the
powers authorized by the Texas Local Government Code, as amended, which are
hereby adopted, which authorize the appointment of a Planning and Zoning
Commission (Commission), and which set out certain authority and responsibilities
for such a Commission.
(2) Powers and Duties
The Commission shall have the following powers and duties pursuant to the
provisions of applicable statutory requirements for a PlanningandZoning
Commission.
(a) General Pian
The Commission shall prepare and modify the General Plan for the City, for
approval and adoption by the City Council.
(b) Text Amendments
The Commission shall review and make recommendations to the City Council in
regard to amendments to the text of this Chapter.
(c) Application for Original Zoning
The Commission shall review and make recommendations to the City Council in
regard to applications for original zoning.
(d) Zoning Map Amendments
The Commission shall review and make recommendations to the City Council in
regard to amendments to the Official Zoning Map.
(e) Planned Unit Development (PUD)
The Commission shall review and make recommendations to the City Council in
regard to applications for Planned Unit Developments.
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(f) Historic (H) Overlay Designation
The Commission shall review and make recommendations to the City Council in
regard to applications for designation of Historic (H) Overlay Districts.
Subdivision and Plat Review
The Commission shall study plans and plats of proposed subdivisions,
determine whether such subdivisions meet with all the standards and
requirements as required by Chapter 8, "Subdivision Regulations," of the Code,
and shall be responsible for rendering decisions on proposed subdivisions.
(h) Other Duties as Assigned by the City Council
The Commission shall perform such other functions as may be duly delegated to
them from time to time by the City Council.
(3) Membership, Terms and Compensation
(a) Number, Appointment
The Commission shall consist of nine members. Appointment of members shall
be made by the City Council at the second regular meeting of the City Council
after the City Election. Members shall be residents of the City for the last twelve
months and eligible voters.
(b) Terms
Terms of members of the Commission shall be for two years, and shall expire on
the 15th day of June; provided, however, that members shall continue to serve
until their successors are appointed. Five members shall be appointed in even
number years and four members shall be appointed in odd numbered years.
(c) Current Members
Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission on the effective date of this
Chapter shall continue to serve until their respective terms expire.
(d) Vacancies
Vacancies shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired term of any
member whose term becomes vacant.
(e) Removal
Any member who misses three consecutive regular meetings shall forfeit his or
her position and a replacement shall be appointed by the City Council to fill the
unexpired term.
(f) Compensation
Members shall serve without pay. Members may be reimbursed for actual
expenses incurred in the performance of their duties from available funds
approved in advance.
(4) Procedures
(a) Officers
The Chairperson of the Nanning and Zoning Commission shall be elected from
the membership of the Commission by a majority of the members. A vice -chair
to serve in the chairperson's absence shall be likewise elected.
(g)
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(b) Meetings
Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall adopt and publish an
annual calendar with corresponding submittal dates. The Chairperson shall
designate the time and place of such meetings. All meetings of the Commission
shall be open to the public. In addition to its regular meetings, meetings also
may be called upon request of the Chairperson of the Commission, or upon
written request of three members, or upon notice from the Zoning
Administrator that a matter requires the consideration of the Commission.
(c) Quorum
A quorum shall consist of a majority of the entire membership of the
Commission and any issue to be voted on shall be resolved by a majority of
those present.
(d) Notice of Meetings
Public notice of all meetings of the Commission shall be posted according to the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
(e) Rules of Proceeding
The Commission shall adopt its own rules of procedure, provided that such shall
not be in conflict with laws applicable to the Commission or any provisions of
the City Charter.
(f)
Minutes
The Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each
member upon each question, or, if absent or failing to vote indicating that fact.
1 1.206 City Council
(1)
Powers and Duties
The City Council shall have the following powers and duties as set forth in this
Chapter:
(a) Appointments
The City Council shall be responsible for appointing and removing members of
the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and
Historic Preservation Commission.
(b) Certificate of Appropriateness Appeals
The City Council shall hear and render decisions on appeals of the decision of
the Historic Preservation Commission on certificate ofappropriateness
applications.
(c) General Plan Amendments
The City Council shall hear and render decisions on proposed amendments to
the General Plan.
(d) Text Amendments
The City Council shall hear and render decisions on proposed text amendments
to this Chapter.
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Application for Original Zoning
The City Council shall hear and render decisions on applications for original
zoning.
Zoning Map Amendments
The City Council shall hear and render decisions on proposed amendments to
the Official Zoning Map.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning Adoption
The City Council shall review, hear and render decisions on applications for
Planned Unit Development Zoning.
Historic (H) Overlay Designation
The City Council shall hear and render decisions on designations of Historic (H)
Overlay Districts.
Partial Tax Exemption for Historic Sites
The City Council shall hear and render decisions on applications for partial tax
exemptions for historically significant sites.
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1 1.207 Summary of Review Authority
The following table summarizes the City procedural review structure by review body:
Procedure
Certificate of Zoning
Compliance
Zoning
Administrator
Decision
Development
Review
Committee
Historic
Preservation
Commission
Zoning
Board of
Adjustment
Planning
and Zoning
Commission
City Council
Written Interpretation
Decision
Administrative
Adjustment
Decision
Temporary Use Permit
Decision
Development Review Committee
Site Plan Review
Decision
Historic Preservation Commission
Certificate of
Appropriateness
Review
Decision
Appeal
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Variance
Review
Decision*
Special Exception
Review
Decision*
City Council
General Plan Amendment
Review
Review*
Decision*
Text Amendment
Review
Review*
Decision*
Application for Original
Zoning
Review
Review*
Decision*
Zoning Map Amendment
Review
Review*
Decision*
PUD Development Plan/
Zoning
Review
Review
Review*
Decision*
Designation of Historic
Overlay
Review
Review*
Decision*
Partial Tax Exemption for
Historic Sites
Review
Decision *
Key: * = Public Hearing
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Section 11.300 Development Review Procedures
1 1.301 Review Procedures
(1)
Conformity with Zoning Ordinance
Every official and employee of the City, vested with the duty or authority to issue a
permit or license shall not issue a permit or license for any use, building, or purpose
that conflicts with any provision of this Zoning Ordinance. Any permit or license or
certificate issued in conflict with the provisions of this Chapter shall be null and void.
(2) Preapplication Conference
The applicant shall request a Preapplication Conference with the Zoning
Administrator to discuss procedures, standards, and regulations required by this
Chapter for the following:
(a) Certificate of Appropriateness;
(b) Special Exception;
(c) General Plan Amendment;
(d) Application for Original Zoning;
(e) Map Amendment (Rezoning);
(f) Planned Unit Development (PUD); and
(g) Historic (H) Overlay Designation.
Application Forms and Fees
The following regulations shall apply to all applications.
(a) Forms
Applications required under this Chapter shall be submitted on forms and in
such numbers as required by the City.
(b) Fees
(i) Filing fees shall be established from time to time by the City Council to
defray the actual cost of processing the application.
(ii) All required fees shall be made payable to "The City of Round Rock".
(iii) Current application fees shall be published by the City in the Development
Packet on a timely basis. The Development Packet is maintained by the
Planning and Community and Development Department and is available
for review at its offices.
(4) Application Completeness
An application shall be considered complete if it is submitted in the required form,
includes all mandatory information, including all exhibits, and is accompanied by the
applicable fee. A determination of application completeness shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator within five days of application filing. If an application is
determined to be incomplete, the Zoning Administrator shall provide written notice
to the applicant along with an explanation of the application's deficiencies. No
further processing of the application shall occur until the deficiencies are corrected.
(3)
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(5)
Public Notice Requirements
The purpose of this section is to establish the minimum requirements for notice
where required in this Chapter. Unless otherwise specified, when notice is required
in this Chapter pursuant to Section 11.301, the notice required is as set forth in
subsection (a) below.
(a) Published Notice -General
(i)
A distinctive Public Hearing Notice shall be placed by the Zoning
Administrator at least once in a local official newspaper of general
circulation within the City, as designated by the City Council, prior to the
meeting, for the purpose of notifying the public of the time and place of
such public hearing and the substance of the public hearing agenda items
that may be considered or reviewed.
(ii) The public hearing notice shall be placed according to the following
deadlines:
1. Zoning Board of Adjustment — Ten days prior to public hearing
2. Planning and Zoning Commission — Ten days prior to public hearing
3. City Council — Fifteen days prior to public hearing
(iii) Published notices shall contain at least the following specific information:
1. The general location of land that is the subject of the application
and/or a location map;
2. The legal description or street address;
3. The substance of the application, including the magnitude of
proposed development and the current zoning district;
4. The time, date and location of the public hearing;
5. A phone number to contact the City; and
6. A statement that interested parties may appear at the public hearing.
(b) Mailed Notice
(i)
Mailed notices shall contain at least the following specific information:
1. The general location of land that is the subject of the application
and/or a location map;
2. The legal description or street address;
3. The substance of the application, including the magnitude of
proposed development and the current zoning district;
4. The time, date and location of the public hearing;
5. A phone number to contact the City; and
6. A statement that interested parties may appear at the public hearing.
(ii) For proposed changes to zoning classifications or boundaries, excluding
applications for original zoning, in addition to published notice as set
forth in subsection (a), written notice shall be mailed to each owner, as
indicated by the most recently approved City tax roll, of real property
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within 300 feet of the property on which a change in zoning classification
or boundary is proposed before the loth day before the hearing date.
Notice may be served by its deposit in the U.S. mail in the City, properly
addressed with postage paid.
(c) Constructive Notice
Minor defects in notice shall not impair the notice or invalidate proceedings
pursuant to the notice if a bona fide attempt has been made to comply with
applicable notice requirements. Defects in notice provisions which exceed the
requirements of Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code shall not
invalidate any action or proceedings pursuant thereto.
(d) Summary of Notice Required
Published or mailed notice shall be required for development review as shown
in the following table.
Procedure
Variance
Published
Mailed
X
Special Exception
Administrative Adjustment
X
General Plan Amendment
X
Site Plan Review
Text Amendment
X
12 months
Application for Original Zoning
X
X(')
Zoning Map Amendment
X
X
PUD Development Plan/ Rezoning
X
X
Historic Designation
X
X
Partial Historic Tax Exemption
X
(') Mailed notice is included as part of the platting notice mailed to property owners.
(6) Expiration of Approvals and Permits
(a) Approvals and permits issued pursuant to this Chapter shall expire according to
the following table unless the proposed development for which the approval was
given is pursuea as aescrinea in becuon
Procedure
Certificate of Zoning Compliance
kc), nelow.
Expiration
12 months
Written Interpretation
12 months
Administrative Adjustment
12 months
Temporary Use Permits
60 days
Site Plan Review
12 months
Certificate of Appropriateness
12 months
General Plan Amendment
No expiration
Original Zoning
No expiration*
Text Amendment
No expiration
Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning)
No expiration*
Designation of Historic District or Landmark
No expiration
*Except where provided in a Planned Unit Development
(b) A Certificate of Zoning Compliance or Written Interpretation stays in effect
indefinitely where no change of use or development has occurred or is
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proposed. Upon modification of use or modified development, the Certificate of
Zoning Compliance or Written Interpretation shall expire according to the
above table.
(c) A development for which an approval or permit has been issued pursuant to
this Chapter shall be considered pursued as set forth below:
(i)
A complete building permit application has been submitted or, if no
building permit is required, a certificate of occupancy has been issued.
(ii) In the case of projects where more than one building or phase is to be
built, the applicant may submit a series of building permit applications.
The first application must be submitted within 12 months from the date
site plan approval is granted. Each subsequent application must be
submitted within 12 months from the date of issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the previous development.
(d) Reinstatement of a lapsed approval shall require the same submittal and
approvalasan original application.
1 1.302 Certificate of Zoning Compliance
(1)
Applicability
(a) A Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall represent a determination by the
Zoning Administrator that a proposed development or use does, in all respects,
conform to the provisions of this Chapter
(b) A Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall be required for all development, except
for residential uses in the SF -R, SF -i, SF -2, and TF districts, prior to beginning
development. It shall be unlawful to begin development until the Zoning
Administrator has issued a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for such work.
(c) The following use -related changes are not permitted until the Zoning
Administrator has issued a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for the intended
use.
(i) Changes in the type of land use.
(ii) Changes in the type of use or type of
occupancy of any building.
(2) Timing of Application
In all cases where a Building Permit is
required, application for a Certificate of
Zoning Compliance shall be made
concurrently with the application for a
Building Permit.
Application Filing
Certificate of Zoning Compliance applications
shall be made in writing to the Zoning
Administrator on forms provided for that
purpose and available in the Planning
Department. The Zoning Administrator shall
keep a record of all such applications on file.
(3)
Certificate of Zoning Compliance
Application
Submittal
Completeness
Review
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(4) Zoning Administrator's Review and Action
(a) If the proposed development, as set forth in an application for a Certificate of
Zoning Compliance, is in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter, the
Zoning Administrator shall issue a Certificate of Zoning Compliance, provided
that all of the following conditions shall apply:
(i)
Issuance of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall in no case be
construed as waiving any provisions of this Chapter.
(ii) The Zoning Administrator shall not grant any exceptions to the actual
meaning of any clause, standards, or regulation contained in this Chapter
to any person making application to excavate, construct, move, alter or use
buildings, structures or land.
(iii) The Zoning Administrator shall issue a Certificate of Zoning Compliance
when the imposed conditions of this Chapter are complied with by the
applicant regardless of whether the use of the Certificate would violate
contractual or other arrangements (including, but not by way of limitation,
restrictive covenants) among private parties.
(iv) The Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall include a determination that
plans, specifications and the intended use of such structure and land do, in
all respects, conform to the provisions of this Chapter. Prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance, the Zoning Administrator
shall consult with all applicable City Departments.
(b) If the proposed development, as set forth in an application for a Certificate of
Zoning Compliance, is not in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter, the
Zoning Administrator shall not issue a Certificate of Zoning Compliance. If an
application for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance is disapproved, the Zoning
Admimstrator shall state in writing the cause of such disapproval and provide
written notice to the applicant.
1 1.303 Written Interpretation
(1)
Applicability
The Zoning Administrator shall have authority
to make all written interpretations concerning
the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
(2) Request for Interpretation
A request for interpretation shall be submitted
to the Zoning Administrator on a form
established by the Zoning Administrator and
made available to the public.
Interpretation by Zoning Administrator
The Zoning Administrator shall:
(a) Review and evaluate the request in light of
the text of this Chapter, the Official Zoning
Map, the General Plan and any other
(3)
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relevant information;
(b) Consult with other staff, as necessary;
(c) Render an opinion; and
(d) Provide the interpretation to the applicant in writing by mail.
(4) Official Record
The Zoning Administrator shall maintain an official record of interpretations. The
record of interpretations shall be available for public inspection during normal City
business hours.
1 1.304 Administrative Adjustment
(I) Purpose
In order to provide a method by which human error may be corrected, administrative
adjustments are permitted. Administrative adjustments are specified deviations from
otherwise applicable development standards where development is proposed that
would be:
(a) Compatible with surrounding land uses;
(b) Harmonious with the public interest;
and
(c) Consistent with the purposes of this
Chapter.
(2) Applicability
The Zoning Administrator shall have the
authority to authorize an adjustment of up
to ten percent of any numerical standard set
forth in Section 11.10o, Zoning Districts or
Section 11.400, Development Standards. No
administrative adjustment shall increase the
overall density or intensity of the
development.
Review and Action by Zoning
Administrator
The Zoning Administrator shall review the
application and approve or disapprove the
application based upon the criteria below. A written decision including affirmative
findings on the criteria set forth below shall be mailed to the applicant.
(4) Administrative Adjustment Criteria
To approve an application for an administrative adjustment, the Zoning
Administrator shall make an affirmative finding that the following criteria are met:
(a) that granting the administrative adjustment serves a conspicuously obvious and
needed purpose;
(b) that granting the administrative adjustment will ensure an equal or better level
of land use compatibility as the otherwise applicable standards;
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(c) that granting the administrative adjustment will not materially and adversely
affect adjacent land uses and the physical character of uses in the immediate
vicinity of the proposed development because of inadequate buffering,
screening, setbacks and other land use considerations;
(d) that granting the administrative adjustment will not adversely affect property
values in any material way; and
(e) that granting the administrative adjustment shall be generally consistent with
the purposes and intent of this Chapter.
1 1.305 Temporary Use Permit
(1)
Applicability
Before temporary uses are permitted on private or public property, applicants shall
obtain a temporary use permit from the Zoning Administrator that outlines
conditions of operations to protect the public, health, safety and welfare. Temporary
uses shall not be permitted in public rights of way.
(2) Temporary Uses Types
Temporary uses shall be deemed to include short-term or seasonal uses that are not
otherwise allowed by the zoning district regulations of this Chapter. The following
uses and activities shall be considered temporary uses.
(a) Fundraising Activities by Not -for -Profits
Fundraising or noncommercial events
for nonprofit religious, educational or
community service organizations
where the public is invited to
participate in the activities and which
last longer than 72 hours, but not
longer than 45 days. This description
shall not preclude the use of existing
religious institutions or other not-for-
profit facilities for events conducted
entirely within a building.
(b) Other Temporary Uses
Other temporary uses found by the
Zoning Administrator to comply with
the provisions of this section.
Review and Action by Zoning
Administrator
(3)
(a) Application should be made at least 15
days in advance of the requested start
date for a temporary use.
(b) The Zoning Administrator shall make a determination whether to approve,
approve with conditions or disapprove the permit within ten days after the date
of application and shall determine the length of time, between i and 45 days,
that the permit is valid.
Temporary Use Permit
CApplication
Submittal
CCom
Review Review
Preapplication
Process
Staff Review
Process
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(c) Where an application has been disapproved by the Zoning Administrator, the
applicant shall be notified in writing of the reasons for the disapproval.
(4) Temporary Use Approval Criteria
Temporary uses shall comply with the following standards:
(a) Land Use Compatibility
The temporary use shall be compatible with the purpose and intent of this
Chapter and the zoning district in which it will be located. The temporary use
shall not impair the normal, safe, and effective operation of a permanent use on
the same site. The temporary use shall not endanger or be materially
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or injurious to property or
improvements in the immediate vicinity of the temporary use, given the nature
of the activity, its location on the site, and its relationship to parking and access
points.
(b) Compliance with Other Regulations
A building permit or temporary certificate of occupancy may be required before
any structure used in conjunction with the temporary use is constructed or
modified. All structures and the site as a whole shall meet all applicable
building code, zoning district, and fire code standards and shall be promptly
removed upon the cessation of the use or event. Upon cessation of the event or
use, the site shall be returned to its previous condition (including the removal of
all trash, debris, signage, attention attracting devices or other evidence of the
special event or use).
(c) Hours of Operation and Duration
The duration and hours of operation of the temporary use shall be consistent
with the intent of the event or use and compatible with the surrounding land
uses. The duration and hours of operation shall be established by the Zoning
Administrator at the time of approval of the temporary use permit.
(d) Traffic Circulation
The temporary use shall not cause undue traffic congestion or accident
potential, as determined by the City Traffic Engineer, given anticipated
attendance and the existing design of adjacent streets, intersections and traffic
controls.
(e) Off -Street Parking
Adequate off-street parking shall be provided for the temporary use, and it shall
not create a parking shortage for any of the other existing uses on the site.
(f) Public Conveniences and Litter Control
On-site rest room facilities are required. Adequate on-site solid waste
containers may also be required. The applicant shall provide a written
guarantee that all litter generated by the event or use shall be removed at no
expense to the City.
Appearance and Nuisances
The temporary use shall be compatible in intensity, appearance and operation
with surrounding land uses in the area, and it shall not impair the usefulness,
enjoyment or value of adjacent property due to the generation of excessive
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noise, dust, smoke, glare, spillover lighting, or other forms of environmental or
visual pollution.
(h) Signs and Attention -Attracting Devices
The Zoning Administrator shall review all signage in conjunction with the
issuance of the permit. The Zoning Administrator may approve the temporary
use of attention attracting devices that conform to the requirements of the City's
sign ordinance.
Other Conditions
The Zoning Administrator may establish any additional conditions deemed
necessary to ensure land use compatibility and to minimize potential adverse
impacts on nearby uses, including, but not limited to, time and frequency of
operation, temporary arrangements for parking and traffic circulation,
requirements for screening/buffering, and guarantees for site restoration and
cleanup following the temporary use.
Expiration and Lapse of Approval
If the use described in the temporary use permit has not begun within 6o days from
the date of issuance, the temporary use permit shall expire and be of no further
effect.
(i)
1 1.306 Site Plan Review
(I) Applicability
Prior to any development other than single
family (attached or detached), an applicant must
obtain site plan approval under this section. No
such development shall be lawful or permitted to
proceed without final site plan approval. All
improvements reflected on approved site plans
must be constructed at the time of development.
All terms and conditions of site plan approval
must be met at the time of development.
(2) Approval Process
Site plan applications shall be processed in
accordance with the following requirements:
(a) Preapplication Conference
Prior to the submission of an application
for site plan approval, all potential
applicants are strongly encouraged to
request a preapplication conference with
the Zoning Administrator. The purpose of
the conference is to respond to any
questions that the applicant may have
regarding any application procedures,
standards, or regulations required by this
Chapter. Upon receipt of such request, the
Zoning Administrator shall afford the
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(3)
potential applicant an opportunity for such a preapplication conference at the
earliest reasonable time.
(b) Review and Action by Development Review Committee (DRC)
All site plans shall be submitted to the DRC for review and approval, approval
with conditions or disapproval. If the proposed site plan is determined to be
consistent with all applicable provisions of this section and all other provisions
of the Code, the DRC shall approve the site plan and so advise the applicant in
writing. A determination that all such requirements and provisions have not
been satisfied shall result in disapproval of the site plan and notice of such
disapproval shall be given to the applicant in writing.
Approval Criteria
In order to be approved, a site plan must provide for all of the development
requirements of this Chapter, including, but not limited to the following:
(a) Safe and convenient traffic control and handling;
(b) Assured pedestrian safety which may include the provision of sidewalks along
the perimeter of the property meeting the specifications for same as outlined in
Chapter 8 of the Code, Subdivision Regulations, relative to width and
placement;
(c) Efficient and economic public utility and sanitation access;
(d) Public road or street access;
(e) Satisfactory internal access; public, private or emergency;
(f) Adequate parking and maneuvering areas;
(g) Noise and emission control or dispersion;
(h) Screening compatibility requirements in accordance with the provisions of this
Chapter;
(i) Runoff, drainage, and flood control;
(j) Sign location requirements in accordance with the provisions of the Sign
Ordinance;
(k) Location and density of buildings or dwellings where topography or
characteristics of the site compel a lower density than would otherwise be
allowed, or require location consistent with accepted engineering practices and
principles;
(I) Landscaping requirements in accordance with Section 11.501 of this Chapter;
(m) Legal description or metes and bounds survey that legally describes the building
plot and street address; and
(n) Compliance with any additional site plan approval criteria required for overlay
districts or any site plan approval criteria adopted as part of a neighborhood
plan or special area plan.
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11.307 Certificate of Appropriateness
(1)
Applicability
A certificate of appropriateness shall be
required in the following circumstances before
the commencement of development within or
work upon any building or structure located
within a Historic (H) Overlay District.
(a) Whenever such work or development
requires a building permit or certificate of
zoning compliance issued by the City;
(b) Whenever such work includes the
erection, moving, demolition,
reconstruction, restoration or alteration of
the exterior of any structure or site, except
when such work satisfies all the
requirements of ordinary maintenance
and repair as defined in Section 11.80o,
Definitions.
(2) Certificate of Appropriateness Required
No building permit shall be issued by the
Building Official for any structure or site
located within a Historic (H) Overlay District
until the application for such permit has been
reviewed by the Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC) and a certificate of
appropriateness has been approved by the
Historic Preservation Commission.
(3) Procedures
(a) After an application for a certificate of
appropriateness is submitted, the
Secretary to the Historic Preservation Commission shall inform the applicant of
the meeting date at which the application shall be considered. The applicant
shall have the right to be heard and may be accompanied or represented by
counsel and/or one or more construction or design professionals at the meeting.
(b) The Zoning Administrator shall review the application and make a
recommendation to the Historic Preservation Commission during the meeting
at which the application shall be considered.
(c) After hearing the applicant and any other interested parties, and considering
the recommendation from the Zoning Administrator, the Historic Preservation
Commission shall take one of the following actions:
(i) Approve the proposed work or development and issue a certificate of
appropriateness.
(ii) Approve the proposed work or development with conditions and issue a
conditional certificate of appropriateness.
(iii) Disapprove the certificate of appropriateness.
11.307 Certificate of Appropriateness
Historic
Preservation
Commission
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(d) In the case of the disapproval of a certificate of appropriateness by the Historic
Preservation Commission, the HPC shall state in writing the reasons for such
disapproval and may include suggestions in regard to actions the applicant
might take to secure the approval of the HPC concerning future issuance of a
certificate of appropriateness.
(4) Certificate
(a) It shall be the responsibility of the Zoning Administrator to issue the actual
certificate of appropriateness following approval by the HPC, with any
designated conditions, and to maintain a copy of the certificate of
appropriateness, together with the proposed plans. These shall be public
documents for all purposes.
(b) Work performed pursuant to the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness
shall conform to the requirements of such certificate. It shall be the duty of the
Building Official to inspect from time to time any work performed pursuant to a
certificate of appropriateness to assure such compliance. In the event that such
work is not in compliance, the Building Official shall issue a stop work order
and/or citation as prescribed by ordinance. The Historic Preservation
Commission may request that the Building Official inspect the work and issue a
stop work order.
Criteria
The Historic Preservation Commission shall determine whether to grant a certificate
of appropriateness based on the following criteria:
(a) The effect of the proposed change upon the general historic, cultural and
architectural nature of the site, landmark or district;
(b) The appropriateness of exterior architectural features, including parking and
loading spaces, which can be seen from a public street, alley or walkway; and
(c) The general design, arrangement, texture, material and color of the building or
structure and the relation of such factors to similar features of buildings or
structures in the district, contrast or other relation of such factors to other
landmarks built at or during the same period, as well as the uniqueness of such
features, considering the remaining examples of architectural, historical and
cultural values.
(5)
(6) Guidelines
In all of its determinations of architectural appropriateness and historical integrity in
the design and construction of buildings or signs in historic districts, the Historic
Preservation Commission shall use the book entitled, "THE SECRETARY OF THE
INTERIORS STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES: WITH
GUIDELINES FOR PRESERVING, REHABILITATION, RESTORING & RECONDITIONING," and
the following criteria as guidelines.
(a) Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property
that requires minimal alteration of the building, structure or site and its
environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
(b) The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure, or site
and its environment should not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any
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historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when
possible.
(c) All buildings, structures and sites shall be recognized as products of their own
time. Alterations that have no historic basis and which seek to create an earlier
appearance shall be discouraged.
(d) Changes that may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the
history and development of a building, structure or site and its environment.
These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this
significance shall be recognized and respected.
(e) Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship that
characterize a building, structure or site shall be treated with sensitivity.
(f) Weakened architectural features that are found in kind are to be repaired rather
than replaced, wherever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the
new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design,
color, texture and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing
architectural features should be based on accurate duplications of features,
substantiated by historic physical or pictorial evidence rather than on
conjectural designs or the availability of different architectural elements from
other buildings or structures.
The surface clearing of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means
possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic
building material shall not be undertaken without approval from the Historic
Preservation Commission.
(g)
(h) Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and preserve archeological
resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
(i) Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall
not be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy
significant historic, architectural, or cultural material and when such design is
compatible with the size, scale, color, material, a character of the property,
neighborhood or environment. Wherever possible, new additions or alterations
to a structure shall be done in such a manner that if such additions or
alterations were to be removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of
the structure would be unimpaired.
Supplemental Guidelines
The Historic Preservation Commission may develop and the City Council may
approve such supplemental guidelines as it may find necessary to implement the
regulations of a particular Historic (11) Overlay District or the findings applicable to
the designation of a particular Historic (H) Overlay District. Such guidelines may
include, but are not limited to, the following.
(a) Charts or samples of acceptable materials for siding, foundations, roofs or other
parts of buildings;
(b) Illustrations of appropriate architectural details;
(c) Specifications of appropriate relationships to streets, sidewalks, other
structures and buildings;
(d) Illustrations of appropriate porch treatments or entrances; or
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(e) Illustrations of appropriate signage or street furniture.
Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition
(a) Certificate Required
No building or structure within any Historic (H) Overlay District shall be
demolished or removed unless such demolition shall be approved by the
Historic Preservation Commission and a certificate of appropriateness for such
demolition shall be granted.
(b) Procedure
(i)
The procedure for issuance of a certificate of appropriateness for
demolition shall be the same as for the issuance of other certificates of
appropriateness with the following modification.
(ii) After the hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission may approve the
certificate of appropriateness, thereby authorizing the demolition, or the
Historic Preservation Commission may disapprove the certificate of
appropriateness and postpone the demolition or removal for a period not
to exceed 120 days. The purpose of such a postponement would be to allow
the Commission and any interested parties to explore alternatives to
demolition.
(c) Supplemental Demolition Criteria
In determining whether to issue a certificate of appropriateness for demolition,
the Historic Preservation Commission, and, on appeal, the City Council, shall
consider the following criteria, in addition to the criteria specified above.
(i)
The uniqueness of the structure as a representative type or style of
architecture, historic association or other element of the original
designation criteria applicable to such structure or tract.
(ii) The condition of the structure from the standpoint of structural integrity
and the extent of work necessary to stabilize the structure.
(iii) The economically viable alternatives available to the demolition applicant,
including:
1. Donation of a part of the value of the subject structure or site to a
public or nonprofit agency, including the conveyance of development
rights and facade easement.
2. The possibility of sale of the structure or site, or any part thereof, to a
prospective purchaser capable of preserving such structure or site.
3. The potential of such structure or site for renovation and its potential
for continuing use.
4. The potential of the subject structure or site for rezoning in an effort
to render such property more compatible with the physical potential
of the structure. The ability of the subject structure or site to produce
a reasonable economic return on investment for its owner, provided,
however, that this factor shall not have exclusive control and effect,
but shall be considered along with all other criteria contained in this
section.
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11.308 Variance
Appeals
Appeals of certificate of appropriateness decisions made by the Historic Preservation
Commission shall be made within 15 days to the City Council.
11.308 Variance
(1)
Purpose
The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have jurisdiction to hear requests for a
variance from the terms of this Chapter. The ZBA shall be authorized to grant a
variance from the terms hereof if, and only if, they find that the strict enforcement of
this Chapter would create a substantial hardship to the applicant, by virtue of unique
special conditions not generally found within the City, and that the granting of the
Variance would preserve the spirit and intent
of the Chapter, and would serve the general
interests of the public and the applicant.
Variances may be granted only when in
harmony with the general purpose and intent
of this Chapter so that public health, safety,
and welfare may be secured and substantial
justice done.
(2) Approval Process
(a) Review and Report by Zoning
Administrator
Once the application is complete, the
Zoning Administrator shall review the
Variance application, subject to the
review criteria enumerated in paragraph
(3) below, and give a report to the Zoning
Board of Adjustment on the date of the
scheduled public hearing.
(b) Action by the Zoning Board of
Adjustment
(i) Notice
The Zoning Board of Adjustment
shall mail notice in accordance with
Section 11.301(5).
(ii) Variance Review and Public
Hearing
1. In conjunction with review of
the variance application,
subject to the criteria listed in
paragraph (3) below, the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall hold a
public hearing and shall make a written finding and give its approval;
approval with modifications or conditions; or disapproval.
2. It shall take a concurring vote of 75 percent of the members of the
ZBA to approve or approve with modifications or corrections an
application for a variance from this Chapter.
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of Adjustment
Hearing
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11.308 Variance
(3) Criteria for Approval of Variances
(a) Required Findings
The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall authorize a variance from the
requirements of this Chapter when an unnecessary hardship would result from
the strict enforcement of this Chapter. In granting a variance, the ZBA shall
prescribe only conditions that it deems not prejudicial to the public interest. In
making the required findings, the ZBA shall take into account the nature of the
proposed use of the land involved, the existing use of land in the vicinity, the
number of persons who will reside or work in the proposed development, the
possibility that a nuisance shall be created, and the probable effect of such
variance upon traffic conditions and upon public health, convenience, and
welfare of the vicinity. No variance shall be granted unless the ZBA finds all of
the following:
(i)
Extraordinary Conditions
That there are extraordinary or special conditions affecting the land
involved such that strict application of the provisions of this Chapter will
deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of their land. For example, a
variance might be justified because of topographic, or other special
conditions unique to the property and development involved, while it
would not be justified due to inconvenience or financial disadvantage.
(ii) Application of a Substantial Property Right
That the variance is necessary for the preservation and application of a
substantial property right of the applicant.
(iii) Substantial Detriment
That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to
the City in administering this Chapter.
(iv) Other Property
That these conditions do not generally apply to other property in the
vicinity.
(v) Applicant's Actions
That the conditions are not the result of the applicant's own actions.
(vi) General Nan
That the granting of the variance would not substantially conflict with the
General Plan and the purposes of this Chapter.
(vii) Utilization
That because of these conditions, the application of this Chapter to the
particular piece of property would effectively prohibit or unreasonably
restrict the utilization of the property.
(b) Insufficient Findings
The following types of possible findings do not constitute sufficient grounds for
granting a variance:
(i) That the property cannot be used for its highest and best use.
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(ii) That there is a financial or economic hardship.
(iii) That there is a self-created hardship by the property owner or his or her
agent.
(iv) That the development objectives of the property owner are or shall be
frustrated.
(c) Limitations
The Zoning Board of Adjustment may not grant a variance when the effect of
which would be any of the following:
(i)
To allow the establishment of a use not otherwise permitted in the
applicable zoning district.
(ii) To increase the density of a use above that permitted by the applicable
district.
(iii) To expand a nonconforming land use.
(iv) To change the zoning district boundaries shown on the Official Zoning
Map.
(d) Profitability Not to Be Considered
The fact that property may be utilized more profitably should a variance be
granted may not be considered grounds for a variance.
(4) Appeal
Appeals of the Zoning Board of Adjustment's decision must be made within ten (io)
days to the District Court, County Court, or County Court at law in accordance with
the Texas Local Government Code.
11.309 Special Exception
(1) Applicability
(a) Special Exceptions include uses that are generally compatible with the other
uses permitted in a zoning district, but require individual review of their
location, design, configuration, density and intensity of use or structures, and
may require the imposition of conditions in order to ensure the appropriateness
of the use at a particular location.
(b) Uses that may be considered for Special Exception are identified in the
Permitted Uses section of each individual district within this Chapter.
(c) An application for a Special Exception may not be made unless the use is
identified as one that may be considered for Special Exceptions in the relevant
district, as listed in the Permitted Uses section of each individual district within
this Chapter.
(2) Requirement for Concurrent Site Plan Submittal
(a) Application for a Special Exception must occur in conjunction with the
submittal of a Site Plan. The Zoning Board of Adjustment may not render a
decision on the Special Exception application until after the Site Plan has been
favorably reviewed by the Development Review Committee.
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(3)
(b) Any modification to an approved Site Plan that was filed in conjunction with a
Special Exception shall cause the Special Exception to become void, regardless
of its current status, including already obtained approval by the ZBA. Such
Special Exceptions must be resubmitted to the ZBA for consideration using the
modified Site Plan. If the modified Site Plan requires Development Review
Committee approval, no decision may be rendered on the Special Exception
until after the Site Plan has been favorably reviewed by the DRC.
Approval Process
(a) Review and Report by Zoning Administrator
(i)
Once the application is complete,
the Zoning Administrator shall
review the proposed development in
light of the General Plan, subject to
the criteria enumerated in
paragraph (4) below, and give a
report to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment on the date of the
scheduled Public Hearing.
(b) Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
Action
(i) Notice
The Zoning Board of Adjustment
shall mail notice in accordance with
Section 11.301(5).
(ii) Public Hearing
1. In conjunction with review of
the special exception
application, subject to the
criteria enumerated in
paragraph (4) below, the
Zoning Board of Adjustment
shall hold a public hearing and
approve, approve with
modifications or conditions, or
disapprove the special
exception application.
2. It shall take a concurring vote
of 75 percent of the members
of the ZBA to approve or
approve with modifications or
corrections a special exception
application.
(iii) Recordation of Action
One copy of an approved special exception permit shall be given to the
owner of the property, and one copy shall be filed in the office of the
Zoning Administrator.
Special Exception
Preapplication
Process
Application
Submittal
Completeness
Review
(---
Schedule
Hearing
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(4) Special Exception Review Criteria
The Zoning Board of Adjustment may approve an application for a special exception
where it reasonably determines that there shall be no significant negative impact
upon residents of surrounding property or upon the general public. The ZBA shall
consider the following criteria in its review:
(a) Consistent with Zoning Ordinance
The proposed exception shall be specifically listed as permitted by special
exception in the zoning district under consideration. The proposed exception
shall meet the purpose and intent of this Chapter and the use shall meet all the
minimum standards established in this Chapter for this type of use.
(b) Consistent with General Plan
The proposed exception shall be consistent with the development policies and
goals and objectives as embodied in the General Plan.
(c) Compatible with Surrounding Area
The required Site Plan shall ensure compatibility with existing land uses in the
surrounding area. The proposed use shall not be detrimental to the health,
welfare, and safety of the surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, nor be
substantially or permanently injurious to neighboring property.
(d) Harmonious with Character and Scale of Surrounding Area
The proposed site plan, circulation plan, and schematic architectural, signage,
and landscaping designs shall be harmonious with the character of the
surrounding area.
(e) Impacts Minimized
The likely impact on public infrastructure such as roads, parking facilities,
water and wastewater systems, and on public services such as police and fire
protection and solid waste collection, and the ability of existing infrastructure
and services to adequately service the proposed use shall be minimized without
negatively impacting existing uses in the area and in the City.
(f) Effect on Natural Environment
The potential creation of noise, glare, fumes, dust, smoke, vibration, fire hazard,
or other injurious or obnoxious impacts shall be minimized.
Additional Conditions
The Zoning Board of Adjustment may impose additional reasonable restrictions or
conditions to carry out the spirit and intent of this Chapter and to mitigate adverse
effects of the proposed use. These requirements may include, but are not limited to,
increased open space, loading and parking requirements, additional landscaping,
and additional improvements such as curbing, sidewalks and screening.
(6) Appeal
Appeals of the Zoning Board of Adjustment's decision must be made within ten (10)
days to the District Court, County Court, or County Court at law in accordance with
the Texas Local Government Code.
(5)
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11.310 General Plan Amendments
1 I.3 I0 General Plan Amendments
(1) Applicability
The City Council may, from time to time,
amend, supplement, change, modify or
repeal the General Plan or portion thereof,
after recommendation by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
(2) Procedure before the Planning and
Zoning Commission
(a) The Planning and Zoning Commission
shall hold a public hearing to consider
all proposed amendments to the
General Plan. Notice of the public
hearing shall be given in accordance
with the procedures in Section
11.301(5).
(b) Upon such hearing, all interested
parties shall have the opportunity to
give testimony or make inquiries
regarding any proposed amendment.
(c) After such hearing, the Planning and
Zoning Commission shall make its
recommendation regarding any
proposed amendment.
(d) Recommendations made by the
Planning and Zoning Commission
shall be reported to the City Council in
writing.
(3) Procedure before the Council
(a) After receiving the recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission,
the City Council shall hold a public
hearing on same. Notice of the public
hearing shall be given in accordance
with the procedures in Section
11.301(5).
(b) The City Council shall be at liberty to
accept, reject, or take other action on
the recommendation it receives from
the Planning and Zoning Commission,
provided that such action furthers the health, safety, and general welfare of the
residents of the City.
Planning and
Zoning
Commission
Hearing
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1 1.31 1 Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
(1)
Purpose
For the purpose of establishing and
maintaining sound, stable, and desirable
development within the territorial limits of
the City, the text of this Zoning Ordinance
shall not be amended except to acknowledge
changed or changing conditions in a
particular area or in the City generally, or to
change the regulations and restrictions of this
Chapter. All amendments shall be in
accordance with the General Plan.
(2) Initiation of Amendments
An amendment to the text of this Chapter
may be initiated by:
(a) City Council on its own motion; or
(b) The Planning and Zoning Commission.
(3) Approval Process
(a) Review and Report by Zoning
Administrator
The Zoning Administrator shall review
the proposed text amendment in light of
the General Plan and give a report to the
Planning and Zoning Commission on
the date of the scheduled public hearing.
(b) Public Hearing and Recommendation
by Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission
shall publish notice in accordance with
Section 11.301(5), hold a public hearing
and recommend to the Council such
action as the Commission deems proper.
(c) City Council Action
(i) Notice
The City Council shall publish
notice in accordance with Section
11.301(5), and hold a public
hearing before rendering decisions
on a petition to amend this
Chapter.
(ii) Public Hearing
The City Council shall hold a Public Hearing and approve, approve with
modifications or conditions, or disapprove the text amendment
application.
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Zoning
Commission
Hearing
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1 1.3I 2 Application for Original Zoning
(4) Review Criteria
In determining whether to approve,
approve with modifications or conditions,
or disapprove text amendments to this
Zoning Ordinance, the City Council shall
consider and make findings on the
following matters regarding the proposed
amendment:
(a) Whether the proposed amendment is
consistent with the General Plan;
(b) Whether the proposed amendment
advances the stated scope and purpose
of this Chapter as stated in Section
11.103; and
(c) Whether the proposed amendment
advances the stated purpose of any
zoning district it may affect.
1 1.312 Application for Original Zoning
(1)
Applicability
All land annexed to the City shall be*
accompanied by a proposal to zone the
affected property to a base zoning district as
identified in Section 11.401. Such zoning
district shall be appropriate for the
intended final use of the property and in
accordance with the General Plan. Annexed
land may also be designated SF -R at the
sole discretion of the City Council.
(2) Process
The original zoning decision shall be made
after annexation occurs, although decisions
for both may occur at the same public
meetings. In all meetings, annexation votes
shall occur prior to voting on the
application for original zoning.
Map Amendment Procedures
An application for original zoning shall
follow the procedures set forth in Section
11.313, Map Amendment (Rezoning), except
that no mailed notice shall be required by
this Chapter. Mailed notice is included as
part of the platting notice mailed to
property owners.
(3)
Application for Original Zoning
Planning and
Zoning
Commission
Hearing
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1 1.3 13 Map Amendment (Rezoning)
(1) Purpose
For the purpose of establishing and maintaining
sound, stable, and desirable development within
the territorial limits of the City, the Official
Zoning Map shall not be amended except to
confirm or acknowledge changed or changing
conditions in a particular area, or to extend the
boundary of an existing zoning district. All
amendments shall be in accordance with the
General Plan.
(2) Initiation of Amendments
An amendment to the Official Zoning Map may
be initiated by:
(a) City Council on its own motion;
(b) The Planning and Zoning Commission; or
(c) Application by property owner.
(3) Approval Process
(a) Review and Report by Zoning
Administrator
The Zoning Administrator shall review the
proposed amendment to the Official
Zoning Map in light of the General Plan,
subject to the criteria enumerated in
paragraph (4) below, and give a report to
the Planning and Zoning Commission on
the date of the scheduled public hearing.
(b) Referral to Planning and Zoning
Commission
The Zoning Administrator, upon receipt of
application to amend the Official Zoning
Map, shall refer the same to the Planning
and Zoning Commission for study, hearing,
and report. The City Council may not enact
the proposed amendment until the
Commission makes its report to the City
Council.
(c) Public Hearing and Recommendation by
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission
shall publish and mail public notice in
accordance with Section 11.301(5), shall
hold a public hearing and recommend approval, approval with modifications or
conditions, or disapproval to the Council.
11.313 Map Amendment (Rezoning)
Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning)
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Zoning
Commission
Hearing
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11.313 Map Amendment (Rezoning)
(d) City Council Action
(i) Notice
The City Council shall publish and mail public notice in accordance with
Section 11.301(5), and hold a public hearing before rendering a decision on
an amendment to the Official Zoning Map.
(ii) Public Hearing
The City Council shall hold a Public Hearing and approve, approve with
modifications or conditions, or disapprove the application to amend the
Official Zoning Map.
(iii) Effect of Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation for
Disapproval
If the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended that the City
Council disapprove a potential zoning map amendment, the amendment
shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of three-fourths of
all members of the City Council.
(iv) Effect of Protest to Proposed Amendment
In accordance with Chapter 211.006 of the Texas Local Government Code,
if a written protest that meets the conditions below is presented to the City
Secretary prior to the Public Hearing for the Map Amendment, the
amendment shall become effective only with the favorable vote of three-
fourths of all members of the City Council. The valid protest must be
written and signed by the owners of at least 20 percent of either:
1. The area of the lots or land covered by the proposed change; or
2. The area of the lots or land immediately adjoining the area covered
by the proposed change and extending 200 feet from that area.
(4) Review Criteria
In determining whether to approve, approve with modifications or conditions or
disapprove amendments to the Official Zoning Map, the City Council shall consider
and make findings on the following matters regarding the proposed amendment:
(a) Consistency (or lack thereof) with the General Plan;
(b) Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property
and with the character of the neighborhood;
(c) Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment;
(d) Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment; and
(e) Availability of water, wastewater and stormwater facilities suitable and
adequate for the proposed use.
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(5)
Limitation on Reapplication
If an application for rezoning is disapproved
by the City Council, another application for
reclassification of the same property or any
portion thereof to the same zoning district
shall not be filed within a period of 12 months
from the date of final disapproval, unless
upon initiation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission or City Council.
1 1.3 14 Planned Unit Development (PUD)
(1) Applicability
A PUD may be used to permit new or
innovative concepts in land utilization,
master -planned communities or mixed use
developments_ that other zoning districts do
not easily accommodate. A PUD also provides
site-specific compatibility standards. While
greater flexibility is given to allow special
conditions or restrictions that would not
otherwise allow the development to occur,
procedures are established to ensure against
misuse of increased flexibility. PUDs are
appropriate in areas where the General Plan
reflects either the specific uses proposed in
the PUD or where the General Plan reflects
mixed use as a land use category.
(2) Procedure
(a) Initiation of PUD
A PUD application shall consist of a
request for original zoning or a zoning
change and a development plan.
(b) Preapplication Conference
The purpose of the mandatory
preapplication review is to afford the
applicant an opportunity to avail himself
of the advice and assistance of the City
staff before submitting the PUD
application.
(c) Review and Recommendation by
Development Review Committee
The DRC shall review the original zoning
or zoning change and the development
plan application and forward its
recommendation to approve, approve
with modifications or conditions, or
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PUD Development Plan/Zoning
Preapplication
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11.3 14 Planned Unit Development (PUD)
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disapprove the application to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(d) Review and Recommendation by Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the request for either
original zoning or a zoning change, along with the development plan
application, and recommend approval, approval with modifications or
conditions, or disapproval of the same.
(e) Review and Action by City Council
(i)
If the PUD zoning application is favorably reviewed by the Planning and
Zoning Commission, it shall be sent forward to the City Council with a
recommendation for approval under the condition that the development
plan with all related information shall be presented to the City Council.
Otherwise it shall be forwarded with an unfavorable recommendation.
(ii) The Chapter granting a PUD District shall include a statement as to the
purpose and intent of the planned development granted therein. All
specific conditions of approval that are imposed by the City Council shall
be listed in the PUD Chapter and development plans shall be referenced as
attachments.
Development Plan Requirements
The development requirements for each separate PUD District shall be included as a
part of the development plan for each PUD District and shall include, but may not be
limited to: uses, density, lot area, lot width, lot depth, yard depths and widths,
building height, building elevations, parking, access, streets and circulation,
screening, landscaping, accessory buildings, signs, lighting, project phasing or
scheduling, management associations, and other requirements as the City Council
may deem appropriate.
(4) Development Plan Approval Criteria
The form and content of the development plan shall be in sufficient detail to enable
the City Council to evaluate the proposal and ascertain that it meets the following:
(a) The proposal will constitute an environment of sustained stability and shall be
in harmony with the character of the surrounding area.
(b) The proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals and objectives of the
General Plan including all its elements and shall be consistent with the intent
and purpose of this Section.
(c) The proposal ensures the provision of adequate public improvements, including
but not limited to transportation, drainage, parks, and other public facilities.
(d) The proposal ensures minimal development -related off-site impacts.
(5) Minimum Requirements
Unless otherwise specified in the approved development plan, the minimum
requirements for each development shall be those stated in this Chapter and shall be
the requirements of the most restrictive standard zoning district in which designated
uses are permitted. Meritorious modification of these standards may be considered.
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(6) Density Requirements
Overall density in any Planned Unit Development shall generally equal that shown
on the General Plan for the particular location. Lower density may be required to
ensure compatibility with surrounding existing neighborhood densities. Higher
densities may be approved at the discretion of the City Council.
Compliance with Applicable City Ordinances
The granting of a PUD designation shall not relieve the developer from responsibility
for complying with all other applicable sections of this Chapter, and other codes and
Chapters of the City unless such relief is specified in the approved development plan.
Minor Amendment to Development Plan
All changes of use from those approved in the original PUD shall require City Council
approval. Minor additions and modifications to the approved development plans
meeting the criteria below may be approved by the Zoning Administrator:
(a) Minor additions to structures, with a floor area no larger than 10 percent of the
existing floor area of the main floor, not to exceed 5,000 square feet, provided
that overall density of the project does not increase.
(b) Minor new accessory structures if the location does not interfere with existing
site layout (e.g. circulation, parking, loading, storm water management
facilities, open space, landscaping or buffering).
(c) Minor additions to parking lots comprising no more than 10 percent of the
original number of parking spaces required, not to exceed 25 spaces.
(d) Clearing or grading that does not exceed 5,000 square feet in area or 10 percent
of the site.
(9) Development Plan is a Subdivision Concept Plan
Approval of a development plan shall also constitute approval of a concept plan for
subdivision purposes.
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(8)
11.315 Historic (H) Overlay Designation
1 I.31 S Historic (H) Overlay Designation
( I ) Applicability
This section allows for the designation of areas or properties that are architecturally,
archaeologically, culturally or historically significant to the City.
(2) Approval Process
(a) Proposal
(i)
The Historic Preservation Commission, the City Council, the Planning and
Zoning Commission, the Zoning Administrator, or owners of one or more
parcels of land within an area may propose the designation of a Historic
(H) Overlay district. If initiated by the property owner, the application
shall be made upon forms or pursuant to standards set by the Historic
Preservation Commission for this purpose.
(ii) The initial proposal shall include a rationale for the designation of the
proposed district, related to the approval criteria and findings provided
below.
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(iii) Where practicable, the proposal itself shall include prospective regulations
for the historic district or landmark and draft findings to be used by the
Historic Preservation Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commission
and the City Council in approving the designation of the district. Where
such regulations or findings are missing or incomplete in the proposal,
they shall be added by the Historic Preservation Commission, in
consultation with the Zoning Administrator, and the proposal shall not be
forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission by the Historic
Preservation Commission until they have been added.
(iv) The proposal for the designation of the historic district shall also include
an accurate map or legal description of the area proposed for inclusion in
the historic district.
(b) Interim Control
No building permit shall be issued by the City for alteration, construction,
demolition, or removal of any property or structure within an area proposed for
designation to the Historic (H) Overlay from the date of the meeting of the
Historic Preservation Commission at which an application form is first
presented until its final disposition by the City Council unless such alterations,
removal or demolition is authorized by formal action of the City Council as
necessary for preservation of the public health, welfare, or safety. In no event
shall the delay be for more than 120 days.
(c) Process
(i)
The procedure for designating an historic district or landmark and
applying the Historic (H) Overlay District regulations to an area of the City
shall be the same as for any other zoning map amendment, provided that if
the proposal for application of the Historic Overlay District regulations did
not originate with the Historic Preservation Commission, the Planning and
Zoning Commission shall forward the proposal to the Historic
Preservation Commission for its review and comment prior to acting on it.
(ii) The Historic Preservation Commission shall recommend to the Planning
and Zoning Commission one of the following actions:
1. Approve the proposal to apply the Historic (H) Overlay District
regulations to the proposed area;
2. Disapprove the proposal; or
3. Approve the proposal subject to specified conditions.
(iii) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the proposal at its
next regular meeting and forward its recommendation to the City Council.
(iv) In considering whether to apply the Historic Overlay District regulations
to an area of the City, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City
Council shall give careful consideration to the recommendation of the
Historic Preservation Commission.
Approval Criteria
The following criteria shall be considered in determining whether the historic district
should be applied to a structure, site or area of the City.
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(a) Character, interest or value of the structure, site or area because of its unique
role in the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City, State of
Texas or nation or other society.
(b) Occurrence of a notable historical event at the structure, site or area.
(c) Identification of the structure, site or area with a person or persons who
contributed notably to the culture and development of the city, state, nation or
society.
(d) Embodiment of distinctive elements of architectural design, detail material or
craftsmanship related to uniqueness to the area or the distinctiveness of a
craftsman, master builder or architect, or a style or innovation.
(e) Archaeological value in the sense that the structure, site or area has produced or
can be expected to yield, based on physical evidence, information affecting
knowledge of history or prehistory.
(f) Other unique historical value.
(4) Historic (H) Overlay District Findings
(a) In recommending the application of the Historic Overlay District to an area of
the City, the Historic Preservation Commission shall recommend express
findings to the City Council regarding the specific structures, landscapes or
other physical aspects of the district on which it bases the determination
required by the criteria above.
(b) Where the designation is made based on the general character of the district or
landmark, these findings may include, but shall not necessarily be limited to:
(i) Scale of buildings and structures typical of the area.
(ii) Architectural style typical of the area.
(iii) Architectural period typical of the area.
(iv) Building materials typical of the area.
(v) Colors used in buildings typical of the area.
(vi) Signage and street furniture typical of the area.
(vii) Landscapes typical of the area.
(viii) Typical relationships of buildings to the landscapes in the area.
(ix) Typical relationships of buildings in the area to the street.
(x) Setbacks and other physical patterns of building in the area.
(xi) Typical patterns of rooflines of buildings in the area.
(xii) Typical patterns of porch and entrance treatments of buildings in the area.
(c) Where the designation is made based on the character of a limited number of
specific buildings in the area, the findings may include, but shall not necessarily
be limited to:
(i) Architectural style of the buildings.
(ii) Architectural period of the buildings.
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(iii) Textures and colors of materials used in the buildings.
(iv) Colors of the materials used in the buildings.
(v) Rooflines of the buildings.
(vi) Porch and entrance treatments of the buildings.
(vii) Height and mass of the buildings.
(viii) Relative proportions of the buildings (width to height, width to depth).
1 1.316 Partial Tax Exemption for Historically Significant Sites
(1)
Definition
As used in this section, "Historic Site" means any historically significant site within
the City of Round Rock city limits in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation.
Such phrase does not necessarily mean Historic (H) Overlay District as used
elsewhere in this Chapter.
(2) Granting of Exemptions
The City Council shall, by Chapter, concurrent with the levy of taxes for each year,
approve for partial exemption from ad valorem taxes certain historically significant
sites in need of tax relief to encourage their preservation.
(3)
Partial Exemptions
Historic Sites approved for exemption by Chapter pursuant to the provisions of this
subsection shall have an exemption of 75 percent of the assessed value of the
structure and the land. These exemptions may be applied to both residential and
commercial property.
(4) Application
For each assessment year for which the owner of property designated a Historic Site
desires such property to be partially tax exempt pursuant to provisions of this
subsection, the owner shall file with the Williamson County Tax Appraisal District a
sworn application, not later than April 1, setting forth the fact that the requirements
of paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of this subsection concerning the preservation and
maintenance of the subject structure were being fully satisfied as of January 1 of the
year for which application for exemption is being sought. Application forms are to be
available at the Round Rock Planning and Community Development Department and
at the Williamson County Tax Appraisal Office. The application shall affirmatively set
forth the owner's authorization for members of the Historic Preservation
Commission to visit and inspect the historic property, as well as examine the books
and records as necessary, to certify whether or not the property qualified based upon
the criteria of this subsection.
(5) Eligibility
Only properties containing at least one manmade structure are eligible to apply.
(6) Historic Significance
Determinations of historic significance shall be made in accordance with the
following criteria:
(a) Any structure designated as historic by the National Park Service (National
Register of Historic Places), the Texas Historical Commission (Recorded Texas
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Historic Landmark), or the City (Historic (H) Overlay District) shall be
considered as having met the historic significance criteria.
(b) Any property containing a structure not yet officially designated as historic may
qualify as historically significant solely on the basis of architectural authenticity,
provided that the structure was built prior to the year 190o. The applicant shall
demonstrate architectural authenticity by documenting the date of construction
and proving that no major exterior alteration has occurred to the structure. If a
major exterior alteration has occurred, and if the alteration was out of character
with the style of the original structure, proof that a subsequent restoration has
occurred would then be necessary.
(c) Any property containing a structure not yet officially designated as historic and
built during the year 190o or later may qualify as historically significant
provided that it demonstrate:
(i) Architectural authenticity, as in paragraph (b) above; and
(ii) History, as indicated by a famous person, place, or event. No living person
may be the subject of historic significance. A person must be historically
significant in his or her own right, rather than from association with or
relation to, an historical person. A person, place, or event shall be
considered historically significant if it changed, substantially contributed
to changing, or was the result of a change to the course of local history or
otherwise substantially contributed to the historical growth and
development or to the cultural heritage of the City of Round Rock or
Williamson County. The burden of proof for all historic claims rests upon
the applicant for an historic property tax exemption. The applicant shall
support such claims with documentation in the form of proper footnotes
and bibliography. If the claim is one of uniqueness (one of a kind, largest,
smallest, oldest, first, etc.), the application is to include documentation
from an unbiased source which validates the claim. If oral histories are
part of the documentation, the application shall indicate the form of the
recorded data (whether tape or transcript), the location of the records,
whether or not the data are available to the public, the name of the
interviewer and the interviewee, and the date, place, and subject of the
interview. Primary source data (writing, publications, photographs, or
other historical exhibits originating in association with the person, place,
or event) shall take precedence over all other documentation which is a
subsequent evaluation of the historic subject. Legal documents shall take
precedence over private papers. Testimony from disinterested and
authoritative individuals shall take precedence over the testimony of
interested persons.
Preservation and Maintenance
The following items shall be used in determining whether a Historic Site has been
maintained in accordance with minimum property, structural and health standards:
(a) Any well, cesspool or cistern shall be securely covered or closed;
(b) Dead trees and tree limbs that are reasonably capable of causing injury to a
person shall be removed;
(c) Any structure or portion of a structure which is vacant shall be securely closed
so as to prevent unauthorized entry;
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(d) Paint or other coatings shall be applied at reasonable intervals so as to protect
the exterior surfaces of a structure which are subject to decay;
(e) The exterior grounds shall be maintained free of excessive rubbish, garbage,
junk or refuse;
(f) Screens and shutters existing at the time of historic designation or added
subsequent thereto shall be maintained in good repair;
(g) Broken windows shall be replaced or reglazed;
(h) Exterior doors and doorways shall be maintained in good repair and operable
condition;
(i) Skirting around the structure, if any, shall be maintained in good repair;
(j) Porch flooring and supports shall be maintained in a sound condition, capable
of bearing an imposed load safely;
(k) Railings and handrails of exterior stairs, steps, balconies, porches and other
exterior features shall be maintained in a sound condition so as to afford safety;
(1) Rotted exterior wood shall be replaced and repainted;
(m) Broken or partially missing gutters or downspouts shall be replaced or repaired;
(n) Loose bricks or stones in the exterior of a structure shall be re-established or
replaced and all joints weatherproofed by proper maintenance of appropriate
materials;
Fences and the exteriors of accessory buildings shall be maintained in
reasonable repair, including painting if applicable; and
The property shall be kept in conformance with all City codes.
(0)
(p)
Tax Assessment of Historic Sites and Determination of the Land Reasonably
Necessary for Access and Use Thereof.
The City's historic preservation officer shall recommend that portion of land which is
reasonably necessary for access to and use of those historic structures for which
applications for exemptions are pending. All land in excess of that needed for access
and use shall be taxed in the same equal and uniform manner as all other taxable
properties in the City. The recommendation of the historic preservation officer shall
be forwarded to the Chief Appraiser of the Williamson County Tax Appraisal District
for review. The determination of the chief appraiser shall be final. The City's Historic
Preservation Commission shall take delivery from the Williamson County Tax
Appraisal District Office not later than May 1 of each year and prior to the levy of
taxes for the current year all pending historic tax exemption applications.
Applications received after that date will receive no further consideration. The
applications shall have indicated thereon the assessed values of the historic structure
and land necessary for access to and use thereof and the assessed value of the land
determined to be in excess of that necessary for access to and use thereof.
Procedure before the Historic Preservation Commission
Upon receipt of the sworn application, the Historic Preservation Commission shall
cause an inspection of the historic property to be made and may review the books
and records as to whether or not the property is historically significant and is being
preserved and maintained in accordance with this subsection as of January 1 of that
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year and shall certify the facts to the City Council not later than June 1, along with
the commission's recommendation for approval or disapproval of the application for
exemption. The Historic Preservation Commission shall note on the application form
any new construction or modification which has been accomplished in accordance
with the restrictions placed on the structure by this section.
(10) Procedure before -the City Council
Upon receipt of the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission, the
City Council shall hold a public hearing, concerning same, at which parties in interest
and citizens shall have the opportunity to be heard. At least 15 days prior notice of
the time and place of such hearing shall be afforded the applicants by regular mail.
The City Council shall be at liberty to either accept, reject, or take other action upon
the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission. The City Council shall
enact an ordinance no later than July 15th which names the properties approved for
tax abatement.
(1 1) Rendition and Assessment of Historic Sites for Ad Valorem Taxation
The provisions of this subsection pertaining to partial exemption of historic
properties do not change the provisions of any other ordinance or section of the Code
pertaining to taxation, and the applicant's properties shall be rendered and assessed
in the same manner as any other property in the event the City Council elects to
disapprove the application for exemption.
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Section 11.400 Zoning Districts
1 1.401 Establishment of Districts
(1) Districts
For the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, portions of the City, as specified on the
Official Zoning Map of the City are hereby divided into the following zoning districts:
BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
Residential Zoning Districts
SF -R
Single Family — Rural
SF -1
Single Family — Large Lot
SF -2
Single Family — Standard Lot
TF
Two Family
TH
Townhouse
MF
Multifamily
Commercial Zoning Districts
C-1
General Commercial
C-2
Local Commercial
Employment Zoning Districts
OF
Office
BP
Business Park
LI
Light Industrial
1
Industrial
Special Purpose Zoning Districts
PF
Public Facilities
SR
Senior
MI
Mining
OS
Open Space
PUD
Overlay
H
Planned Unit Develo•ment
Zoning Districts
Historic Overlay
CT
Chisholm Trail Overlay
PV
Palm Valley Overlay
(2) Official Zoning Map
(a) The City is hereby divided into the above zoning districts, as shown on the
Official Zoning Map, which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is
hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this Chapter. The
Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor attested by
the City Secretary and bearing the Seal of the City of Round Rock under the
following words:
"This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section
11.401(2) of Ordinance No. of the City of Round Rock, Texas."
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(3)
(b) If, in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and Section 211.006 of the
Texas Local Government Code, as amended, changes are made in the district
boundaries or other matter portrayed on the Official Zoning Map, such changes
shall be entered on the Official Zoning Map, within five business days after the
amendment has been approved by the City Council and signed by the Mayor.
(c) Approved zoning changes shall be entered on the Official Zoning Map by the
Zoning Administrator and each change shall be identified on the Map with the
date and number of the Ordinance making the change.
(d) No change of any nature shall be made on the Official Zoning Map or matter
shown thereon except in conformity with procedures set forth in this Chapter.
Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be
considered a violation of this Chapter and punishable as provided under Section
11.700 of this Chapter.
(e) Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the Official Zoning Map
which may from time to time be made or published, the Official Zoning Map,
which shall be located in the office of the Zoning Administrator, shall be the
final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings
and other structures in the City. The Official Zoning Map shall be available to
the public at all hours when the City Hall is open to the public.
Replacement of Official Zoning Map
(a) In the event that the Official Zoning Map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or
difficult to interpret because of the nature and/or number of changes and
additions, the City Council shall, by ordinance, adopt a new Official Zoning
Map, which shall supersede the prior Official Zoning Map. The new Official
Zoning Map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior
Official Zoning Map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending
the original Official Zoning Map or any subsequent amendment thereof. The
new Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor,
attested by the City Secretary, and bearing the Seal of the City and date under
the following words:
"This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the
Official Zoning Map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced) as
part of Ordinance No. of the City of Round Rock, Texas."
(b) Unless the prior Official Zoning Map has been lost or has been totally destroyed,
the prior map or any significant parts thereof remaining shall be preserved,
together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.
(4) Rules for Interpretation of District Boundaries
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the Official
Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
(a) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streets,
highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such center lines.
(b) Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be
construed as following such lot lines.
(c) Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed
as following such city limits.
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(d) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be
midway between the rails of the main line.
(e) Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such
shorelines, and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as
moving with the actual shoreline. Boundaries indicated as approximately
following the center lines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of
water shall be construed to follow such center lines.
(f) Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in
paragraphs (a) through (e) above shall be so construed. Distances not
specifically indicated in a classification amendment shall be determined by the
scale of the map.
Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with
those shown on the Official Zoning Map, or in other circumstances not covered
by paragraphs (a) through (0 above, the Zoning Administrator shall interpret
the district boundaries.
(g)
Uniform Application of District Regulations
The regulations set by this Chapter within each district shall be minimum regulations
and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, except as
hereinafter provided:
(a) Except for residential uses in SF -R, SF -1, SF -2, and TF districts, no person shall
initiate any development or construction activity, including site preparation,
foundation forming, sign erection, construction, improvement, repair or
demolition within the city limits without first applying for and obtaining a
certificate of zoning compliance as required in Section 11.302.
(b) No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no
building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed,
reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with all the
regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.
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The following sections describe the types of permitted uses, density and development
standards, and any other development standards for each zoning district.
Permitted Uses
(1)
(a) Uses Permitted By Right (P)
Uses listed as permitted by right are permitted. Such uses are subject to all
other applicable regulations of this Chapter.
(b) Uses Permitted Subject to Special Standards (P/S)
Uses listed as permitted with conditions are permitted, provided that the use
meets the supplementary use standards referenced in the far right "Special
Standards" column of the summary table contained within each zoning district.
Such uses are subject to all other applicable regulations of this Chapter.
(c) Special Exceptions (SE)
Uses listed as permitted subject to Special Exception criteria are allowed only if
approved as a special exception by the Zoning Board of Adjustment in
accordance with the procedures of Section 11.309. Special exception uses are
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subject to all other applicable regulations of this Chapter, including the
additional listed standards contained in Section 11.423.
(d) Special Standards
The final column titled "Special Standards" contains a cross-reference to
supplementary use standards that apply to specific uses in Section 11.423 or
other applicable standards elsewhere in this Chapter.
(e) Uses Not Allowed
Any use, structure, or improvement not specifically permitted is not allowed.
(f)
Uses Not Listed
The Zoning Administrator shall use the criteria in paragraph (2) below to assist
in determining how an unlisted use should be treated.
(2) Considerations Regarding Principal Uses
(a) Determination of the appropriate category for a proposed principal use shall be
made by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with the provisions of Section
11.303.
(b) The following shall be used to determine the appropriate classification of any
use not listed in this Chapter and whether a use is considered principal or
accessory.
(i) The actual or projected characteristics of the activity in relationship to the
stated characteristics of each use category.
(ii) The relative amount of site area or floor space and equipment devoted to
the activity.
(iii) Relative amounts of sales from each activity.
(iv) The customer type for each activity.
(v) The relative number of employees in each activity.
(vi) Hours of operation.
(vii) Building and site arrangement.
(viii) Vehicles used and their parking requirements.
(ix) The relative number of vehicle trips generated.
(x) Required signage.
(xi) How the use is advertised.
(xii) The likely impact on surrounding properties.
(xiii) Whether the activity is likely to be found independent of the other
activities on the site.
(c) When considering appropriate districts for a use not listed in the use table, the
district purpose statements shall be taken into consideration.
Multiple Principle Uses on a Single Parcel or Lot
Where more than one principal use is permitted in the following use tables, such uses
may be developed on a single site. Where such mixed uses include any use subject to
(3)
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special exception review, the entire project shall be subject to the special exception
review process. Any supplementary use standards shall continue to apply in a mixed-
use development.
(4) Prohibited Uses
(a) Uses Not Permitted
Uses determined by the Zoning Administrator, Building Official or Fire
Marshall to constitute a hazard, danger, or nuisance to the public because of
noise, odor, glare, particulate matter, traffic impediments, or similar reasons,
including the storage of hazardous materials (as defined by the National Fire
Protection Association Guide or any successor publication thereto officially used
by the Building Official) shall not be permitted.
(b) Other Uses, Structures, or Improvements Not Permitted
The following uses are considered noxious and/or inappropriate and are
therefore not permitted within the city limits:
(i) Battery manufacturing or recycling;
(ii) Concrete and asphalt batch plants (except temporary units for the express
purpose of constructing SH 45 and SH 130);
(iii) Intensive agriculture and animal husbandry;
(iv) Meat packing;
(v) Petroleum drilling, refining and terminal storage;
(vi) Plastics manufacturing;
(vii) Pulp and paper manufacturing;
(viii) Rubber manufacturing;
(ix) Tanneries;
(x) Temporary buildings and structures except those described in Section
11.425;
(xi) Toxic waste storage or disposal;
(xii) Vehicle recycling and reclamation yards; and
(xiii) Off premise signs and billboards.
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1 1.403 SF -R (Single Family - Rural Lot) District
(1) Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of low intensity land use primarily devoted to large
lot rural residential development.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Single Family, detached home
Park, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use
Amenity Center
Special Standard
11.423(1)
Day Care (in home) for 6 or fewer children
11.423(8)(a)
Group Home (6 or fewer persons)
11.423(12)
Livestock Storage
City Code, Chapter 2
Park, Community
11.423(16)
Park, Linear /Linkage
11.423(17)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses not
exceeding 2500 square feet)
11.423(19)
Utilities, Minor
1 1.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
11.423(27)(b)
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the SF -R (Single Family - Rural) District shall conform to
the Density and Development standards described below.
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11.403 SF -R (Single Family - Rural Lot) District
(a) Single Family Rural Lot Density & Development Standards
Density & Development Standards for Conventional Single Family Rural Lots°
Description
Requirement
Minimum Lot Area
2 acres
Minimum Lot Width
200 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
50 ft.
Minimum Garage Door Setback from Street (ROW)
50 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
50 ft.
Minimum Side Setback
20 ft.
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
20 ft. (2)
Maximum Height of Principal Building
2.5 stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
Maximum Lot Coverage
10%
"Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be
exempted from these requirements.
(2)Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yard.
(b) Exterior Wall Finish
Metal of any type is not permitted except horizontal pre -finished aluminum
siding. Accessory buildings are exempt from this requirement.
(c) Off -Street Parking Requirements
A minimum of two garages -enclosed parking spaces shall be provided for each
dwelling unit. Parking for other uses shall be provided in accordance with
Section 11.502
(d) Setback Encroachment
All required setbacks shall be free from any encroachments including but not
limited to accessory buildings or structures, eaves, roof overhangs, box windows
and fireplaces. Air conditioning units and other similar ground mounted
equipment are exempt from this requirement.
Round Rock, Texas
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Graphic is for illustrative purposes only
57
11.403 SF-RL(Single Family - Rural Lot) District
(e) Height and Placement Requirements
For explanation of measurements, computations and exceptions see Section
11.426.
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11.404 SF- I (Single Family - Large Lot) District
1 1.404 SF- 1 (Single Family - Large Lot) District
(1)
Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of low intensity land use primarily devoted to large
lot, low-density residential development.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Single Family, detached home
Park, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use
Amenity Center
Special Standard
11.423(1)
Day Care (in home) for 6 or fewer children
11.423(8)(a)
Group Home (6 or fewer persons)
11.423(12)
Park, Community
11.423(16)
Park, Linear /Linkage
11.423(17)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses not
exceeding 2,500 square feet)
11A23(19)
School, Elementary
1
1.423(22)(a)
School, Middle
11.423(22)(b)
Utilities, Minor
1
I.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
1
1.423(27)(b)
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the SF -i (Single Family - Large Lot) District shall conform to
the Density, Development, and Special Standards described below.
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11.404 SF -1 (Single Family - Large Lot) District
(a) Single Family Large Lot Density & Development Standards
Density & Development Standards for Single Family Large Lots
Description Requirement
Minimum Lot Area
10,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width
70 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
30 ft.
Minimum Garage Door Setback from Street (ROW)
35 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
20 ft.
Minimum Side Setback
5 ft.
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
5 ft. R>
Maximum Height of Principal Building
2.5 stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. (3)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (3)
I') Special purpose Tots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lou,
may be exempted from these requirements.
R> Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yard.
(3) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
interior lot Interior lot__ _ corner lot
•
acaasory balding1 '°�',�wa"='y,;
rev shed shed o, 1,
I 1
SF -1: Single Family - Large lot
60
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Round Rock, Texas
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11.404 SF -I (Single Family - Large Lot) District
(b) Exterior Wall Finish
Metal of any type is not permitted except horizontal prefinished aluminum
siding. Accessory buildings not exceeding 150 square feet in gross floor area are
exempt from this requirement.
(c) Off -Street Parking Requirements
A minimum of two garages -enclosed parking spaces shall be provided for each
dwelling unit. Parking for other uses shall be provided in accordance with
Section 11.502.
(d) Setback Encroachment
All required setbacks shall be free from any encroachments including but not
limited to accessory buildings or structures, eaves, roof overhangs, box windows
and fireplaces. Air conditioning units and other similar ground mounted
equipment are exempt from this requirement.
1 '
1 1
1 1
1 1 1
1 1
side 4 side >'
yard • yard 1
1 1 1
1 1
1 1 1
1 I
Graphic is for illustrative purposes only
(e) Height and Placement Requirements
For explanation of measurements, computations and exceptions see Section
11.426.
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li
i'll'I
Graphic is for illustrative purposes only
(e) Height and Placement Requirements
For explanation of measurements, computations and exceptions see Section
11.426.
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11.405 SF -2 (Single Family - Standard Lot) District
1 1.405 SF -2 (Single Family - Standard Lot) District
(1)
Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of low intensity land use primarily devoted to low-
density residential development. This district provides for traditional residential
development and allows for a variety of housing types with specific standards.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Single Family, detached home
Single Family, zero lot line
Single Family, village residential
Park, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use
Amenity Center
Special Standard
11.423(1)
Bed and Breakfast
11.423(4)
Day Care (in home) for 6 or fewer children
11.423(8)(a)
Group Home (6 or fewer persons)
11.423(12)
Park, Community
11.423(16)
Park, Linear /Linkage
11.423(17)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses not
exceeding 2,500 square feet)
1 1.423(19)
School, Elementary
1
1.423(22)(a)
School, Middle
1
1.423(22)(b)
Utilities, Minor
1
1.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
1
1.423(27)(b)
(3) Density & Development Standards
All development within the SF -2 (Single Family - Standard Lot) District shall
conform to the Density, Development, and Special Standards described below.
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11.405 SF -2 (Single Family - Standard Lot) District
(a) Single Family Detached Home Density & Development Standards
Density & Development Standards for Single Family Standard Lotso)
Description
Requirement
Minimum Lot Area
6,500 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
20 ft.
Minimum Garage Door Setback from Street (ROW)
25 ft./15 ft.(2)
Minimum Rear Setback
20 ft.
Minimum Side Setback
5 ft.
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
5 ft (3)
Maximum Height of Principal Building
2.5 stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. (4)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (4)
(1) Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots,
may be exempted from these requirements.
(2) Side -Entry Garages may have a 15 ft. Setback from Street (ROW).
(3) Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yard.
(4) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(b) Exterior Wall Finish
Metal of any type is not permitted except horizontal prefinished aluminum
siding. Accessory buildings not exceeding 150 square feet in gross floor area are
exempt from this requirement.
(c) Off -Street Parking Requirements
(i)
A minimum of two garage -enclosed parking spaces shall be provided for
each dwelling unit. Parking for other uses shall be provided in accordance
with Section 11.502.
(ii) The garage doors facing a public street shall not exceed a total of 18 feet in
width.
(d) Setback Encroachment
All required setbacks shall be free from any encroachments including but not
limited to accessory buildings or structures, eaves, roof overhangs, box windows
and fireplaces. Air conditioning units and other similar ground mounted
equipment are exempt from this requirement.
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11.405 SF -2 (Single Family - Standard Lot) District
Graphic is for illustrative purposes only
(e) Compatibility Standard
Where SF -2 lots are subdivided abutting existing homes on lots 10,000 sq. ft.
and over, the SF -2 lots that immediately abut the large lots shall be a minimum
of 10,00() sq. ft.
(f) Height and Placement Requirements
For explanation of measurements, computations and exceptions, see Section
11.426.
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I. j
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i
r�
Graphic is for illustrative purposes only
(e) Compatibility Standard
Where SF -2 lots are subdivided abutting existing homes on lots 10,000 sq. ft.
and over, the SF -2 lots that immediately abut the large lots shall be a minimum
of 10,00() sq. ft.
(f) Height and Placement Requirements
For explanation of measurements, computations and exceptions, see Section
11.426.
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11.405 SF -2 (Single Family - Standard Lot) District
interior lot corner lot
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5'accesso
1 5'accesmry i• •�buiking accessory
1
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rear rear 1
side
house
2 -car
garage
s'
25'
front -entry
garage
side i side
20' 1
front
—.—v.—.--.—.—.—.
2 -car
garage
house
25'
front -entry
garage
i
20'
front
20'
front
side
SF -2: Front Entry Option
2
0 6 0 00 So 1r1
interior lot
5' accessory........... -
buiiding 1
rear
deck
house
1
1
1
1
5' 1 5'
~side; side
2 -car
garage
A
15'
side -entry
garage
ISI
•
corner lot
1
A
, 4
shed
5' accessory
bidding
20'
rear
2 -ca r
garage
15'
side -entry
garage
house
I
20'
front
20'
front
SF -2: Side Entry Option
.
Graphic is for illustrative
purposes only
Graphic is for illustrative
purposes only
(g) Additional Conditions for Zero Lot Line
Although lot size and dimensions may be reduced for Zero Lot Line lots, the
reduced lot size shall be compensated by providing common open space equal
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11.405 SF-2(Single Family - Standard Lot) District
to the difference between the minimum required lot area for conventional
single-family lots and the smaller lots. This common open space requirement is
not credited toward the parkland dedication requirements specified in the City
Subdivision Ordinance.
(h) Zero Lot Line Residential Lot Density & Development Standards
Density & Development Standards for Zero Lot Line Residentiar
Description
Requirement
Minimum Lot Area
5,500 sq. ft
Minimum Lot Width
45 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
15 ft.
Minimum Garage Door Setback from Street (ROW)
25 ft./ 15 ft. (2)
Minimum Rear Setback
15 ft.
Minimum Side Setback
0 ft./I2 ft. (3)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
5 ft. (4)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
Maximum Height of Principal Building
2 Stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. (5)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (5)
(I) Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape
lots, may be exempted from these requirements.
(2) Side -Entry Garages may have a 15 ft. Setback from Street (ROW).
(3) One side setback may be 0 ft.; the other side setback shall
(4) Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any
(5) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
lots and utility
be at least 12 ft.
street yard.
(i) Special Standards for Zero Lot Line Residential Lots
(i) Eaves
The eaves on the side of a house with a reduced setback may project a
maximum of 24 inches over the adjacent property line. In this case, an
easement for the eave projection shall be recorded on the deed for the lot
where the projection occurs.
(ii) Maintenance Easement
An easement between the two property owners to allow for maintenance or
repair of the house is required when the eaves or side wall of the house are
less than five feet from the adjacent property line. The easement on the
adjacent property shall provide at least five feet of unobstructed space
between the furthermost projection of the structure and the edge of the
easement.
(iii) Privacy
If the side wall of the house is on the property line, or within three feet of
the property line, windows or other openings that allow for visibility into
the side setback of the adjacent lot are not permitted. Windows that do
not allow visibility into the side setback of the adjacent lot, such as a
clerestory window or a translucent window, are permitted.
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11.405 SF -2 (Single Family - Standard Lot) District
(j) Additional Conditions for Village Residential Lots
Although lot size and dimensions may be reduced for Village Residential lots,
the reduced lot size shall be compensated by providing common open space
equal to the difference between the minimum required lot area for conventional
single-family lots and the smaller lots. This common open space requirement is
not credited toward the parkland dedication requirements specified in the City
Subdivision Ordinance.
(k) Village Residential Lot Density & Development Standards
Density & Development Standards for Village Residential')
Description
Requirement
Minimum Lot Area
5,000 sq. ft
Minimum Lot Width
40 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
15 ft.
Minimum Garage Door Setback from Alley
20 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
20 ft.
Minimum Side Setback
5 ft
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
0/5 ft. (2) (3)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
Maximum Height of Principal Building
2.5 Stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. (4)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (4)
(') Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape
lots, may be exempted from these requirements.
mAccessory buildings are not permitted in any street yard.
(3) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not
have a setback.
(4) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
lots and utility
required to
(1)
Special Standards for Village Residential Lots
(i) All Village Residential lots shall provide garages with rear access to an
alley.
(ii) Garages on Village Residential lots may not face or have direct access to
the front right of way.
(iii) Fencing located within 10 feet of an alley right-of-way or common lot
boundary shall be constructed of materials which will not impede the
visibility of drivers backing into the alley.
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6/10/2002 67
11.405 SF -2 (Single Family - Standard Lot) District
Village Residential
Graphic is for illustrative purposes only
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11.406 TF (Two Family) District
1 1.406 TF (Two Family) District
(1) Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of low -medium intensity land use primarily devoted
to moderate density residential development.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Single Family, attached house (2 dwelling units)
Park, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use
Amenity Center
Special Standard
11.423(1)
Day Care (in home) 6 or fewer children
11.423(8)(a)
Group Home (6 or fewer persons)
11.423(12)
Park, Community
11.423(16)
Park, Linear /Linkages
11.423(17)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses not
exceeding 2,500 square feet)
11.423(19)
School, Elementary
1 1.423(22)(a)
School, Middle
11.423(22)(b)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
11.423(27)(b)
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the TF District shall conform to the Density, Development,
and Special Standards described below.
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11.406 TF (Two Family) District
(a) Two Family Lot Density and Development Standards
Density & Development Standards for Two Family Lots
Description
Requirement
Minimum Lot Area
3,500 sq. ft (2)
Minimum Lot Width
35 ft (2)
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
20 ft.
Minimum Garage Door Setback from Street (ROW)
25 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
20 ft.
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 5 ft. (3)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
0 or 5 ft) tH
Maximum Height of Principal Building
2.5 stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft tsl
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft rn
tll Special purpose Tots, induding but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may
be exempted from these requirements.
tzl For fee simple lot containing one dwelling unit in a two dwelling unit building.
(3) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a
setback.
(4) Accessory buildings are not permitted in any street yards.
(5) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
accessory
buildng
1 1
stied shed
20'
nsar
25'
gartge
front
unit A
unit 8
2 -or
g
2 -car
20'
IVY
lied
�5' ,y
b,i,s„B
ItI
unit A
20'
front
25'
g+r
side side
2 -car
PrtIF
2 -car
lf.
20' 1
front •1
unit B
25'
ff.' 1
20'
front
. 1
25'
�8 I
1
symmetrical units an corner lot asymmetrical outs an cones lot
cads street it fronted by a unit
TF (Two -Family) District
70 Graphic is for illustrative
purposes only
50'
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11.406 TF (Two Family) District
(b) Exterior Wall Finish
Metal of any type is not permitted except horizontal prefinished aluminum
siding. Accessory buildings not exceeding 150 square feet in gross floor area are
exempt from this requirement.
(c) Off -Street Parking Requirements
(i)
A minimum of two garage -enclosed parking spaces shall be provided for
each dwelling unit. Parking for other uses shall be provided in accordance
with Section 11.502.
(ii) The garage doors facing a public street shall not exceed a total of 18 feet in
width.
(d) Setback Encroachment
All required setbacks shall be free from any encroachments including but not
limited to accessory buildings or structures, eaves, roof overhangs, box windows
and fireplaces. Air conditioning units and other similar ground mounted
equipment are exempt from this requirement.
(e) Height and Placement Requirements
For explanation of measurements, computations and exceptions, see Section
11.426.
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11.407 TH (Townhouse) District
1 1.407 TH (Townhouse) District
(1)
Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of medium intensity land use devoted to moderate
density attached residential development. This district often provides a transition
between lower intensity residential uses and more intensive uses.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Townhouse (Maximum 12 units per acre)
Park, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use
Amenity Center
Special Standard
11.423(1)
Group Home (6 or fewer persons)
11.423(12)
Day Care (in home) for 6 or fewer children
1
1.423(8)(a)
Park, Community
11.423(16)
Park, Linear /Linkage
11.423(17)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses not
exceeding 2,500 square feet)
11,423(19)
School, Elementary
11.423(22)(a)
School, Middle
11.423(22)(b)
Utilities, Minor
1
1.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
1
1.423(27)(b)
(3) Density and Development Standards
All Development within the TH (Townhouse) District shall conform to the Density,
Development, and Special Standards described below.
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11.407 TH (Townhouse) District
(a) Townhouse Lot Density and Development Standards
Density & Development Standards
for Townhouse Lots')
Description
Requirements
Fee Simple
Condominium
Minimum Lot Area
2,500 sq. ft./unit(2)
20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width
25 ft./unit(2)
150 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
15 ft.
15 ft.
Minimum Garage Door Setback from Street/Alley (ROW)
25 ft.
25 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
20 ft.
20 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
20 ft.
20 ft.
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. (3)
10 ft.
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
20 ft.
20 ft.
Minimum Setbacks for Accessory Buildings
0 or 5 ft. (4) m
5 ft.
Maximum Height of Principal Building
2.5 stories
2.5 stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
15 ft.
Maximum Lot Coverage
N/A
50%
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. (s)
3 ft. (5) (6)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (5)
8 ft. (5)
(I) Special purpose lou, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be
exempted from these requirements.
(2) For fee simple lot containing one dwelling unit.
(3) A Side Setback of 0 feet is allowed only for internal attached units with a common wall. End
units shall have al0-foot Side Setback.
(4) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback.
(5) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(6) A wrought iron fence is permitted to reach a height of 6 feet.
(7) Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yard.
(b) Additional Setback Restriction
Recreational uses with overhead illumination such as swimming pools, tennis
courts, ballfields, or playground areas shall not be permitted within 5o feet of
any adjacent SF -R, SF -1, SF -2, or TF district lot line.
(c) Off -Street Parking Requirements
(i)
A minimum of two garage -enclosed parking spaces shall be provided for
each dwelling unit. Parking for other uses shall be provided in accordance
to Section 11.502.
(ii) Garages shall not face a public street; nor shall garages be permitted in any
street yard.
(d) Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every
property line which abuts lower intensity uses.
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11.407 TH (Townhouse) District
(i)
Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and/or top capped. All fences shall provide a
finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
(e) Traffic Impact Study
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle
trips are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a
development permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact
study are located in Section 11.503.
(f) Height and Placement Requirements
For explanation of measurements, computations and exceptions, see Section
11.426.
Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the TH (Townhouse)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(4) Fee Simple Additional Restrictions
(a) Garage Requirements
Garages shall be located to face an alley (public or private).
(b) Alley Fencing
Fencing located within 10 feet of an alley right-of-way or common lot boundary
shall be constructed of materials which will not impede the visibility of drivers
backing into the alley.
(g)
(5)
Condominium Additional Restrictions
(a) Setback Restrictions
No use shall be allowed in setbacks as required in this section, except that
parking shall be allowed in the setback more than 15 feet from the adjacent
property line. Such parking shall require a landscape buffer at least 15 feet in
depth designed in accordance with landscape requirements in Section 11.501.
(b) Garage Requirements
Garages shall be oriented towards a private drive.
(6) Townhouse Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the TH (Townhouse) district.
These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment in Round
Rock. These standards supplement any district -specific standards. Alternative design
standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator in order to permit a more
flexible or creative design.
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11.407 TH (Townhouse) District
(a) Building Elevation Variation
Any wall in excess of 6o feet in length shall include offsets of at least two feet, to
preclude a box design. There shall be no less than one offset for every 4o feet of
horizontal length.
(b) Exterior Wall Color Finishes
Day-glo, luminescent, iridescent, neon or similar types of color finishes are not
permitted.
(c) Exterior Wall Finish
The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for door, windows
and trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick, stucco, or
horizontally installed cement -based siding. Horizontally installed cement -
based siding or stucco shall not comprise more than 5o percent of the exterior
finish (breezeways and patio or balcony insets are not included in this
calculation), except that ioo percent stucco may be permitted in conjunction
with tile roofs.
(d) Glass
Mirrored glass with a reflectivity of 20 percent or more is not permitted on the
exterior walls and roofs of all buildings and structures.
(e) Orientation Requirements
Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the
wall facing the street consist of windows and/or entrance areas.
(f) Windows
Windows shall be provided with trim. Windows shall not be flush with exterior
wall treatment. Windows shall be provided with an architectural surround at
the jamb, header and sill.
Roofing Materials
Roofing materials shall consist of 25 -year architectural dimensional shingles,
tile (clay, cement, natural or manufactured stone), non -reflective prefinished
metal, or reflective metal such as copper or other similar metals as approved by
the Zoning Administrator. Portions of the roof screened by pitched roof sections
shall be permitted to be flat to provide for mechanical equipment wells or roof
decks provided all pitched sections of the roof meet the roofing material
requirements.
(h) Special Design Features
All buildings, other than garages, shall be designed to include varied relief to
provide interest and variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details
that create shade and cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings. The
following list contains a partial list of features that may be used as part of an
integrated, comprehensive design.
(i) Bow window
(ii) Bay window
(iii) Arched window
(iv) Gable window
(g)
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11.407 TH (Townhouse) District
(7)
(v) Oval or round windows
(vi) Shutters
(vii) Arched entry, balcony or breezeway entrance
(viii) Stone or brick accent wall
(ix) Decorative stone or brick band
(x) Decorative tile
(xi) Veranda, terrace, porch or balcony
(xii) Projected wall or dormer
(xiii) Variation of roof lines on the building
(xiv) Decorative caps on chimneys
Townhouse Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect adjacent properties and residential
neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with higher intensity
development.
(a) Visual Screening
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.5o1(4)(b).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
(c) Lighting
External lighting shall be arranged and controlled so as to deflect light away
from any residential district.
(i)
Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within an
opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street right-of-way
or residential district.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected high-
pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used for the
same or similar types of lighting on any one site throughout any
master -planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 20 feet.
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11.407 TH (Townhouse) District
(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
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11.408 MF (Multifamily) District
11.408 MF (Multifamily) District
(1)
Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of medium intensity land use primarily devoted to
high-density residential development.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
(b)
Amenity Center
Apartment (Maximum 20 units per acre)
Townhouse (Maximum 20 units per acre)
Park, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
Use
Group Home (6 or fewer persons)
Special Standard
11.423(12)
Day Care
1 1.423(8)
Park, Community
11.423(16)
Park, Linear /Linkages
1 1.423(17)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses not
exceeding 2,500 square feet)
1 1.423(19)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses exceeding
2,500 square feet)
1 1.423(20)
School, Elementary
11.423(22)(a)
School, Middle
1
1.423(22)(b)
Utilities, Minor
1
1.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
11.423(27)(b)
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the MF (Multifamily) District shall conform to the Density,
Development, and Special Standards described below.
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11.408 MF (Multifamily) District
(a) Conventional Multifamily Lot Density & Development Standards
Density & Development Standards for Multifamily Lots(')
Description Requirements
Story
2 Stories
3 Stories
Minimum Lot Area
5 acres
5 acres
5 acres
Minimum Lot Width
200 ft.
200 ft.
200 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
25 ft.
35 ft.
45 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
25 ft.
35 ft.
45 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
25 ft.(2)
50 ft. (2)
100 ft. (2)
Minimum Side Setback
25 ft.
25 ft
25 ft
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF & TF Lou
25 ft. (2)
50 ft. (2)
100 ft.(2)
Minimum Setbacks for Accessory Buildings
10 or 20 ft. (3) (6)
10 or 20 ft. (3) (6)
10 or 20 ft. (3) (6)
Maximum Height of Principal Building
I story
2 stories
3 stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
15 ft.
15 ft.
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
40 %
40 %
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft (4) (5)
3 ft (4) (5)
3 ft (4) (5)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (4)
8 ft. (4)
8 ft. (4)
(1) Special purpose Tots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be exempted from
these requirements.
(2) For all properties abutting SF & TF lou a minimum 15 ft. landscape buffer is required. No other use is
permitted within the buffer. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 11.501.
(3) The Setback is 20 ft. when adjacent to SF or TF lots.
(4) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(5) A wrought iron fence shall be permitted to reach a height of 6 feet.
(6) Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yard.
(b) Additional Setback Requirements
(i)
No use shall be allowed in setbacks as required in this Section, except that
parking shall be allowed in the setback more than 15 feet from the property
line. Such parking shall require a landscaped buffer at least 15 feet deep
designed in accordance with landscape requirements found in Section
11.501.
(ii) Recreational uses with overhead illumination such as swimming pools,
tennis courts, ballfields or playground areas shall not be permitted within
50 feet of any SF -R, SF -1, SF -2, TF or TH district lot line.
(c) Garage Requirements
No garage door shall face a public street or be permitted in a street yard.
(d) Off -Street parking Requirements
The following table provides the minimum off-street parking requirements for
apartments in the MF District. Parking shall be provided for any uses not listed.
These requirements may be found in Section 11.502.
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11.408 MF (Multifamily) District
Multifamil Off -Street Parkin: Re • uirements
Use
General Requirement Additional Requirement
Apartment
1.5 per I -bedroom unit
2 per 2 -bedroom unit
2.5 per 3+ -bedroom unit
Additional 5 percent of total
spaces required
(e) Fencing Requirement
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every
property line which abuts lower intensity uses.
(i)
Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and/or top capped. All fences shall provide a
finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
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mmmmm i
mmmmm i
100'nin.
Buffering: MF District abutting any SF or TF District
SS' min. 4
25' mn.
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Graphic is for illustrative purposes only
(f) Traffic Impact Studies
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle
trips are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a
development permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact
study are located in Section 11.503.
Height and Placement Requirements
For explanation of measurements, computations and exceptions, see Section
11.426.
Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the MF (Multifamily)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(4) Multifamily Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all residential buildings in the MF
(Multifamily) district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built
environment in Round Rock. These standards supplement any district -specific
standards. Alternative design standards may be approved by the Zoning
Administrator in order to permit a more flexible or creative design.
(g)
(h)
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11.408 MF (Multifamily) District
(a) Building Elevation Variation
Any wall in excess of 6o feet in length shall include offsets of at least two feet, to
preclude a box design. There shall be no less than one offset for every 4o feet of
horizontal length.
(b) Exterior Wall Color Finishes
Day-glo, luminescent, iridescent, neon or similar types of color finishes are not
permitted.
(c) Exterior Wall Finish
The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for door, windows
and trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick, stucco, or
horizontally installed cement -based siding. Horizontally installed cement -
based siding or stucco shall not comprise more than 5o percent of the exterior
finish (breezeways and patio or balcony insets are not included in this
calculation), except that 100 percent stucco may be permitted in conjunction
with tile roofs.
(d) Glass
Mirrored glass with a reflectivity of 20 percent or more is not permitted on the
exterior walls and roofs of all buildings and structures.
(e) Orientation Requirements
Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the
wall facing the street consist of windows and/or entrance areas.
(f) Windows
Windows shall be provided with trim. Windows shall not be flush with exterior
wall treatment. Windows shall be provided with an architectural surround at
the jamb, header and sill.
Roofing Materials
Roofing materials shall consist of 25 -year architectural dimensional shingles,
tile (clay, cement, natural or manufactured stone), non -reflective prefinished
metal, or reflective metal such as copper or other similar metals as approved by
the Zoning Administrator. Portions of the roof screened by pitched roof sections
shall be permitted to be flat to provide for mechanical equipment wells or roof
decks provided all pitched sections of the roof meet the roofing material
requirements.
(h) Special Design Features
All buildings, other than garages, shall be designed to include varied relief to
provide interest and variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details
that create shade and cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings. The
following list contains a partial list of features that may be used as part of an
integrated, comprehensive design.
(i) Bow window
(ii) Bay window
(iii) Arched window
(iv) Gable window
(g)
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11.408 MF (Multifamily) District
(5)
(v) Oval or round windows
(vi) Shutters
(vii) Arched entry, balcony or breezeway entrance
(viii) Stone or brick accent wall
(ix) Decorative stone or brick band
(x) Decorative tile
(xi) Veranda, terrace, porch or balcony
(xii) Projected wall or dormer
(xiii) Variation of roof lines on the building
(xiv) Decorative caps on chimneys
Multifamily Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect adjacent properties and residential
neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with higher intensity
development.
(a) Visual Screening
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.5o1 -(4)(b).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
(c) Lighting
External lighting shall be arranged and controlled so as to deflect light away
from any residential district.
(i)
Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within an
opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street right-of-way
or residential district.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected high-
pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used for the
same or similar types of lighting on any one site throughout any
master -planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 20 feet.
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11.408 MF (Multifamily) District
(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
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11.409 C -I (General Commercial) District
11.409 C- I (General Commercial) District
(I) Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of medium intensity land use primarily devoted to
general commercial activities.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Use
Community Services
Day Care
Eating Establishments
Funeral Home
Government Facilities
Indoor Entertainment Activities
Office
Office, Medical
Overnight Accommodations
Park, Linear /Linkage
Park, Community
Park, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
Retail Sales and Services
Schools: Business, Trade and Post -Secondary
Educational Facilities
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use
Auto Service Facilities
Special Standard
11.423(3)
Bed and Breakfast
11.423(4)
Carwash
11.423(5)
Commercial Parking
11.423(6)
Passenger Terminals
11.423(18)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses not exceeding 2,500 sf.)
1 1.423(19)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses exceeding 2,500 sf.)
11.423(20)
Self -Service Storage
11.423(23)
Single Family Detached
11.423(24)
Upper -Story Residential
11.423(26)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
1
1.423(27)(b)
Vehicle Sales, Rental, or Leasing Facilities
11.423(29)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Attached
11.423(31)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
11.423(31)
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11.409 C- I (General Commercial) District
(c) The following uses are permitted subject to Special Exception criteria and
approval by the Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Outdoor Entertainment
Vehicle Repair Facilities and Body Shops
(3) Density & Development Standards
All development within the C-1 (General Commercial) District shall conform to the
Density, Development, and Special Standards described below.
(a) C-1 (General Commercial) Density & Development Standards
(')
Densi & Develo • ment Standards for C-1
Description
General Commercial
Requirement
Standard
IH-35/SH45'2)
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
15 ft.
25 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
0 or 10 ft. (3)
0 or 10 ft. (3)
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. (4)
50 ft. (4)
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. (3)
0 or 10 ft (3)
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. (4)
50 ft(4)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Buildings
0 or 5 ft. (5) (6)
0 or 5 ft. (5) (6)
Maximum Height of Principal Building
5 Stories
12 Stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. m
3 ft. m
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft.(7)
8 ft. m
(I) Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be exempted
from these requirements.
(2) For lots with frontage on IH -35 or SH 45.
(3) The setback shall be 10 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback. The
setback may be increased based on current fire and building codes.
(4) For all properties abutting SF & TF lots, 50 ft setback of which 15 ft shall be a landscaped buffer.
No other use permitted within buffer. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 11.501. At
the 50 ft. line, structures may be 20 ft. tall. From the 50 ft line, a 1 ft. setback shall be required for
each additional foot of building height.
(5) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback.
(6) Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yard.
m All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(b) Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the C-1 (General
Commercial) District. These requirements for the design, installation and
maintenance of landscaping are intended to enhance or develop a unique
character, identity, and environment for Round Rock. These regulations are
located in Section 11.501.
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85
11.409 C -I (General Commercial) District
height SnJtinom. ,
nno /
SF et 7F district
50'
Buffering C-1 abutting any SF or TF district
maximum
; height
' 111 stories on I1415 and SH -IS corridors)
mmmm
mmmm
mmmm
mmmmm
mmm
Gt d4.rid
tideI and
abutting ether than 51 ar TF
Graphic is for illustrative purposes only
(c) Off -Street Parking and Loading
Off-street parking requirements apply to development in the C-1 (General
Commercial) District. These regulat+ions are located in Section 11.502.
(d) Traffic Impact Studies
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle
trips are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a
development permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact
study are located in Section 11.503.
(e) Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the C-1
(General Commercial) District. These include requirements for connections to
existing and future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design
requirements for driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
Outdoor Storage and Display
Limited outdoor storage is allowed in the C-1 (General Commercial) District.
The regulations that apply to outdoor storage are located in Section 11.505.
Fire Access Requirement
At least one face of the tallest segment of a multi -story building shall front on a
designated fire lane.
Fencing Requirement
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every
property line which abuts lower intensity uses.
(i)
Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
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11.409 C-1 (General Commercial) District
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and/or top capped. All fences shall provide a
finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
(4) C-1 (General Commercial) Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the C -i district. These
standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment in Round Rock.
These standards supplement any district -specific standards. Alternative design
standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator in order to permit a more
flexible or creative design.
(a) Exterior Wall Finish
(i)
The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding
developments. Building materials shall be harmonious and compatible
with adjacent developments.
(ii) The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for doors,
windows and trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick,
stucco, horizontally installed cement based siding, decorative concrete
masonry unit (CMU), standard Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS) for exterior finish above eight feet, abuse resistant EIFS for exterior
finish below eight feet. The use of materials such as wood shingles or
wood siding shall be limited to accent features.
(b) Exterior Color
Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent
developments. Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
(c) Orientation Requirements
Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the
wall facing the street consist of windows and/or entrance areas.
(d) Building Articulation
All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide interest and
variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade and
cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings.
Horizontal and vertical elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design
and projection to provide substantial architectural interest and style. Such
interest and style shall be provided through, but not limited to the following:
(i) Arcades
(ii) Cornices
(iii) Eaves
(iv) Sloped or unique roof features (e.g. parapets, mansard)
(v) Architectural focal points (e.g. entry ways, window treatments)
(e) Architectural Offsets
To preclude a box design, any wall facing a public right-of-way in excess of ioo
feet in length shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth
of at least two feet and extending at least 20 percent of the length of the facade.
No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred horizontal feet.
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11.409 C -I (General Commercial) District
(5)
(f) Signage
Signs should be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
should be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
(i)
Attached signs shall be integrated with the primary physical features of the
building and shall complement the building architecture. Attached signs
shall be mounted so that the attachment device is not visible or
discernable. Attached cabinet or box signs are not permitted. Roof
mounted signs are not permitted.
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed 25% of the wall area located above doors
and windows on a one-story building or between the 1st and 2nd floor of a
two-story building. Signs attached to multi -tenant buildings shall be of a
single design and scale.
C-1 Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties and
residential neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with
adjacent higher intensity development.
(a) Visual Screening
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
(c) Noise
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply, along with the following
additional standards:
(i)
Outdoor Paging Systems and Speakers
Outdoor paging systems, speakers, and remote ordering appliances shall
not be located within 15o feet of any residential district. This standard
shall not apply to face-to-face drive -up windows where all of the following
conditions exist.
1. Cashiers and customers have direct, face-to-face contact.
2. , Drive aisles are adjacent to the primary structure.
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(d) Lighting
(i)
11.409 C-1 (General Commercial) District
Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within an
opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street right-of-way
or residential district.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected high-
pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used for the
same or similar types of lighting on any one site throughout any
master -planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 3o feet.
(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
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11.410 C-2 (Local Commercial) District
1 1.410 C-2 (Local Commercial) District
(1) Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of low -medium and medium intensity land use
primarily devoted to local commercial and office uses on sites two acres or less.
Development projects larger than two acres may be permitted if comprehensively
designed as a village center.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
(b)
Park, Linear /Linkage
Park, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
Use
Retail Sales and Services
Special Standard
11.423(21)(a)
Amenity Center (developments larger than two acres)
11.423(1)
Auto Service Facilities
1 I.423(3)(c)
Bed and Breakfast
1 1.423(4)
Community Service
1 I.423(7)(a)
Day Care
11.423(8)
Eating Establishments
1 I.423(9)(a)
Government Facility
11.423(11)
Office
11.423(14)
Office, Medical
11.423(15)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses not exceeding
2,500 square feet)
11A23(19)
Upper -Story Residential
1 1.423(26)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
11.423(27)(b)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Attached
11.423(31)
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the C-2 (Local Commercial) District shall conform to the
Density, Development, and Special Standards described below.
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11.410 C-2 (Local Commercial) District
(a) C-2 (Local Commercial) Density & Development Standards
Densi & Develo • ment Standards for
Description
C-2 Local Commercial
Requirement
Sites smaller
than two acres
(')
Sites larger than
two acres
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
20 ft.
20 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
0 or 10 ft. (2)
0 or 10 ft. (2)
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. (3)
50 ft. (3)
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. (2)
0 or 10 ft. (2)
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF & TF Lou
50 ft. (3)
50 ft. (3)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Buildings
0 or 5 ft (4) (6)
0 or 5 ft (4) (6)
Maximum Height of Principal Building
1 Story
2 Stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. (5)
3 ft (5)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (5)
8 ft. (5)
(0 Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape Tots and utility lots, may be exempted
from these requirements.
(2) Setback shall be 10 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback. The setback
may be increased based on current fire and building codes.
(3) For all properties abutting SF & TF lots, 50 ft. setback of which 15 ft shall be a landscaped buffer. No
other use is permitted within the buffer. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 1 1.501.
(4) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback.
(5) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(6) Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted in any street yard.
(b) Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the C-2 (Local
Commercial) District. These requirements for the design, installation and
maintenance of landscaping are intended to enhance or develop a unique
character, identity, and environment for Round Rock These regulations are
located in Section 11.501.
(c) Off -Street Parking and Loading
Off-street parking requirements apply to development in the C-2 (Local
Commercial) District. These regulations are located in Section 11.502
(d) Traffic Impact Studies
Developments that are projected to generate loo or more peak hour vehicle
trips are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a
development permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact
study are located in Section 11.503.
(e) Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the C-2 (Local
Commercial) District. These include requirements for connections to existing
and future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design requirements
for driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
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(g)
11.410 C-2 (Local Commercial) District
Outdoor Storage and Display
Outdoor Storage and Display is not permitted in the C-2 (Local Commercial)
District.
Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every
property line which abuts lower intensity uses.
(i)
Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and/or top capped. All fences shall provide a
finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
(h) Special Conditions for Sites Larger Than Two Acres in Area
Commercial development on sites that exceed two acres may be permitted,
provided such sites are comprehensively designed as a village center in
accordance with the standards below and in addition to the design standards
located in the C-2 district. These regulations are found in (4) below. Such
projects are subject to site plan approval.
(i)
The buildings shall be oriented around a green, plaza, or other public open
space.
(ii) Site plan shall be pedestrian oriented with sidewalks and walkways
connecting buildings, plazas, and parking.
(iii) No parking in primary street yard (includes the street yard that the green
is oriented to).
1. There shall be 10o percent landscaping in primary street yard
(excluding side -walk and plaza).
2. Secondary street yards shall have a 15 ft. landscaped stfip adjacent to
the right-of-way.
(iv) Parking shall be located on the sides or rear of buildings.
(v) Exterior pedestrian covered walkways are required and shall be placed
adjacent to or attached to buildings.
(4) C-2 (Local Commercial) Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the C-2 (Local Commercial)
district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment in
Round Rock. These standards supplement any district -specific standards. Alternative
design standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator in order to permit a
more flexible or creative design.
All buildings shall be designed in a style which complements the surrounding
residential architecture. This includes a requirement that exterior building finishes
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and roof styles shall incorporate the materials and style of the surrounding
residential architecture.
(a) Exterior Wall Finish
The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low maintenance,
and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding developments. Building
materials shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent developments.
(i)
The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for doors,
windows and trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick,
stucco, horizontally installed cement based siding, decorative concrete
masonry unit (CMU), standard Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS) for exterior fmish above 8', abuse resistant EIFS for exterior finish
below 8'. The use of materials such as wood shingles or wood d siding shall
be limited to accent features.
(ii) Stucco, horizontally installed cement based siding, decorative concrete
masonry unit (CMU), and EIFS, shall not comprise more than 5o percent
of the exterior finish (breezeways are not included in this calculation).
However, ioo percent stucco may be permitted in conjunction with tile
roofs.
(b) Exterior Color
Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent
developments. Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
(c) Glass
Mirrored glass with a reflectivity of 20 percent or more is not permitted on the
exterior walls and roofs of all buildings and structures.
(d) Orientation Requirements
Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the
wall facing the street consist of windows and/or entrance areas.
(e) Building Articulation
All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide interest and
variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade and
cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings.
Horizontal and vertical elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design
and projection to provide substantial architectural interest and style. Such
interest and style shall be provided through, but not limited to the following:
(i) Arcades
(ii) Cornices
(iii) Eaves
(iv) Architectural focal points (e.g. entry ways, window treatments)
(v) Offset in building elevation
(f) Roofing Materials
Roofing materials shall consist of 25 -year architectural dimensional shingles,
tile (clay, cement, natural or manufactured stone), non -reflective prefinished
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(g)
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metal, or reflective metal such as copper or other similar metals as approved by
the Zoning Administrator. Portions of the roof screened by pitched roof sections
shall be permitted to be flat to provide for mechanical equipment wells or roof
decks provided all pitched sections of the roof meet the roofing material
requirements.
Pitched Roof
Pitched roof sections shall have a pitch equal to or greater than a 4 to 12 pitch.
(h) Signage
Signs should be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
should be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
(i)
Attached signs shall be integrated with the primary physical features of the
building and shall complement the building architecture. Attached signs
shall be mounted so that the attachment device is not visible or
discernable. Attached cabinet or box signs are not permitted. Roof
mounted signs are not permitted.
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed 25% of the wall area located above doors
and windows on a one-story building or between the 1st and 2nd floor of a
two-story building. Signs attached to multi -tenant buildings shall be of a
single design and scale.
C-2 (Local Commercial) Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties and
residential neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with
adjacent higher density development.
(a) Visual Screening
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
(c) Noise
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply. Outdoor paging systems and
speakers are not permitted within 150 feet of any residential district.
(d) Lighting
(i)
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Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within an
opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street right-of-way
or residential district.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected high-
pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used for the
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same or similar types of lighting on any one site throughout any
master -planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 20 feet.
(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
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11.411 OF (Office) District
1 1.41 1 OF (Office) District
(1) Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of medium intensity land use primarily devoted to
offices and related accessory uses. This district often serves as a transition between
more intense commercial uses and residential areas.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Park, Community
Park, Linear /Linkage
Park, Neighborhood
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use
Day Care
Special Standard
1 1.423(8)
Office, Medical
11.423(15)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
1
1.423(27)(b)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Attached
11.423(31)
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the OF (Office) District shall conform to the Density,
Development, and Special Standards described below.
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a) OF (Office) Density & Development Standards
Density & Development Standards for OF (Office) WSW
Description
Requirement
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
20 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
0 or 10 ft.(2)
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF&TF Lots
50 ft (3)
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. (2)
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF&TF Lou
50 ft (3)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
0 or 5 ft. (4) (6)
Maximum Height of Principal Building
1 Story
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. (5)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (5)
(I) Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and
exempted from these requirements.
(2) Setback shall be 10 ft., except that common walls are not required
The setback may be increased based on current fire and building codes.
(3) For all properties abutting SF & TF lots, 50 ft. setback of which 15
landscaped buffer. No other use is permitted within the buffer. Landscaping
accordance with Section 11.501.
(4) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that no setback is required for common
(5) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
wAccessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yard.
utility lots, may be
to have a setback
ft. shall be a
shall be in
walls.
(b) Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the OF (Office) District.
These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(c) Off -Street Parking and Loading
Off-street parking requirements apply to development in the OF (Office)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.502.
(d) Traffic Impact Studies
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle
trips are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a
development permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact
study are located in Section 11.503.
(e) Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the OF
(Office) District. These include requirements for connections to existing and
future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design requirements for
driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
(f) Outdoor Storage and Display
Outdoor storage and display is not permitted in the OF (Office) District.
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(g) Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every
property line which abuts lower intensity uses.
(i)
Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and/or top capped. All fences shall provide a
finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
(4) OF (Office) Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the OF (Office) district.
These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment in Round
Rock. These standards supplement any district -specific standards. Alternative design
standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator in order to permit a more
flexible or creative design.
All buildings shall be designed in a style which complements the surrounding
residential architecture. This includes a requirement that exterior building finishes
and roof styles shall incorporate the materials and style of the surrounding
residential architecture.
(a) Exterior Wall Finish
The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low maintenance,
and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding developments. Building
materials shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent developments.
(1)
The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for doors,
windows and trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick,
stucco, horizontally installed cement based siding, decorative concrete
masonry unit (CMU), standard Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS) for exterior finish above 8', abuse resistant EIFS for exterior finish
below 8'. The use of materials such as wood shingles or wood siding shall
be limited to accent features.
(ii) Stucco, horizontally installed cement based siding, decorative concrete
masonry unit (CMU), and EIFS, shall not comprise more than 5o percent
of the exterior finish (breezeways are not included in this calculation).
However, foo percent stucco may be permitted in conjunction with tile
roofs.
(b) Exterior Color
Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent
developments. Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
(c) Glass
Mirrored glass with a reflectivity of 20 percent or more is not permitted on the
exterior walls and roofs of all buildings and structures.
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(5)
(d) Orientation Requirements
Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the
wall facing the street consist of windows and/or entrance areas.
(e) Building Articulation
Architectural relief shall be used in building design to provide interest and
variety and to avoid monotony. Details that create shade and cast shadows can
be used to provide visual relief to the building.
Horizontal and vertical elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design
and projection to provide substantial architectural interest and style. Such
interest and style shall be provided through, but not limited to the following:
(i) Arcades
(ii) Cornices
(iii) Eaves
(iv) Architectural focal points (e.g. entry ways, window treatments)
(v) Offset in building elevation
(f) Roofing Materials
Roofing materials shall consist of 25 -year architectural dimensional shingles,
tile (clay, cement, natural or manufactured stone), non -reflective prefinished
metal, or reflective metal such as copper or other similar metals as approved by
the Zoning Administrator. Portions of the roof screened by pitched roof sections
shall be permitted to be flat to provide for mechanical equipment wells or roof
decks provided all pitched sections of the roof meet the roofing material
requirements.
Pitched Roof
Pitched roof sections shall have a pitch equal to or greater than a 4 to 12 pitch.
Signage
Signs should be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
should be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
(g)
(h)
(i)
Attached signs shall be integrated with the primary physical features of the
building and shall complement the building architecture. Attached signs
shall be mounted so that the attachment device is not visible or
discernable. Attached cabinet or box signs are not permitted. Roof
mounted signs are not permitted.
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed 25% of the wall area located above doors
and windows on a one-story building or between the 1st and 2nd floor of a
two-story building. Signs attached to multi -tenant buildings shall be of a
single design and scale.
OF Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties and
residential neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with
adjacent higher intensity development.
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(a) Visual Screening
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
(c) Noise
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply. No outdoor paging systems and
speakers shall be permitted.
(d) Lighting
(i)
Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within an
opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street right-of-way
or residential district
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected high-
pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used for the
same or similar types of lighting on any one site throughout any
master -planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 20 feet.
(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
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1 1.412 BP (Business Park) District
(1)
Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of medium-high intensity land use primarily devoted
to office, research, and light industrial uses with limited support services.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
(b)
Use
Office
Light Industrial Services (Manufacturing and Assembly)
Day Care
Government Facilities
Park, Community
Park, Linear /Linkage
Park, Neighborhood
Schools, Business and Trade and Post -Secondary
Education Facilities
Wholesale Trade
Use
Amenity Center
Special Standard
11.423(I)(c)
Commercial Parking
11.423(6)
Eating Establishments
1
1.423(9)(b)
Retail Sales and Service
1
I.423(21)(b)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
1
1.423(27)(b)
Vehicle Sales, Rental or Leasing Facilities
1 1.423(29)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
1 1.423(31)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Attached
11.423(31)
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the BP (Business Park) District shall conform to the Density,
Development, and Special Standards described below.
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(a) BP (Business Park) Density & Development Standards
Density & Development Standards for BP (Business Park) (I)
Description
Minimum Lot Area
Requirement
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
25 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
0 or 10 ft (2)
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF and TF Lou
50 ft. (3)
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. (2)
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF and TF Lou
50 ft (3)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
0 or 5 ft (4) (6)
Maximum Height of Principal Building
5 Stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. iso
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (5)
(I) Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be
exempted from these requirements.
(2) Setback shall be 10 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback
The setback may be increased based on current fire and building codes.
(3) For all properties abutting SF & TF lots, 50 ft. setback of which 15 ft. shall be a
landscaped buffer. No other uses permitted within buffer. Landscaping shall be in
accordance with Section 11.501. At the 50 ft line, structures may be 20 ft. tall. From
the 50 ft line, a 1 ft. setback will be required for each additional foot of building height.
(4) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a
setback.
(5) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(6) Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yard.
(b) Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the BP (Business Park)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(c) Off -Street Parking and Loading
Off-street parking requirements apply to development in the BP (Business Park)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.502.
(d) Traffic Impact Studies
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle
trips are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a
development permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact
study are located in Section 11.503.
(e) Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the BP
(Business Park) District. These include requirements for connections to existing
and future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design requirements
for driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
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(f) Outdoor Storage and Display
Outdoor storage and display is not permitted in the BP (Business Park) District.
Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every
property line which abuts lower intensity uses.
(g)
(i)
Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and/or top capped. All fences shall provide a
finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
(h) Fire Access Requirement
The face of the tallest segment of all multi -story buildings shall front on a
designated fire lane.
(4) Business Park Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the BP (Business Park)
district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment in
Round Rock. These standards supplement any district -specific standards. Alternative
design standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator in order to permit a
more flexible or creative design.
(a) Exterior Wall Finish
(i)
(n)
The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding
developments. Building materials shall be harmonious and compatible
with adjacent developments.
The exterior finish of all sides of the building shall be constructed of brick,
stone, simulated stone, stucco, decorative concrete masonry unit (CMU),
standard Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) for exterior finish
above eight feet, abuse resistant EIFS for exterior finish below eight feet,
concrete tilt wall or similar material approved in writing by the Zoning
Administrator.
(b) Exterior Color
Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent
developments. Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
(c) Building Articulation
Architectural relief shall be used in building design to provide interest and
variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade and
cast shadow to provide visual relief to the building. Architectural focal points
such as, but not limited to, entryways, offsets and window treatments shall be
incorporated into building design.
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(d) Signage
Signs should be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
should be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
(i)
Attached signs shall be integrated with the primary physical features of the
building and shall not be incongruous with the building architecture.
Attached signs shall be mounted so that the attachment device is not
visible or discernable. Attached cabinet or box signs are not permitted.
Roof mounted signs are not permitted.
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed 25% of the wall area located above doors
and windows on a one-story building or between the 1st and 2nd floor of a
two-story building. Signs attached to multi -tenant buildings -shall be of a
single design and scale.
(5) Business Park Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties and
residential neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with
adjacent higher intensity development.
(a) Visual Screening
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
(c) Noise
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply. Outdoor paging systems and
speakers shall not be located within 150 feet of any residential district.
(d) Lighting
(i)
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Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within an
opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street right-of-way
or residential district.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected high-
pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used for the
same or similar types of lighting on any one site throughout any
master -planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 3o feet.
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(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
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(1)
11.413 LI (Light Industrial) District
Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of high intensity land use primarily devoted to light
manufacturing, assembly and other non-polluting industries.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Use
Commercial Parking
Light Industrial (Manufacturing and Assembly)
Office
Park, Community
Park, Linear /Linkage
Park, Neighborhood
Retail Sales and Service consisting of
predominantly outdoor storage or consumer
loading areas
Warehouse and Freight Movement
Wholesale Trade
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use
Carwash
Special Standard
11.423(5)
Self -Service Storage
11.423(23)
Utilities, Minor
1
I.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
1
1.423(27)(b)
Utilities, Major
1
1.423(27)(b)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
11.423(31)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Attached
11.423(31)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Self -standing
11.423(31)
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the LI (Light Industrial) District shall conform to the
Density, Development, and Special Standards described below.
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(a) LI (Light Industrial) Density & Development Standards
Density & Development Standards for LI (Light Industrial) 0)
Description Requirement
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
25 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
0 or 10 ft (2)
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF &TF Lots
100 ft (6)
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. (2)
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF &TF Lots
100 ft (6)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
0 or 5 ft. (3) (5)
Maximum Height of Principal Building
2 Stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft (4)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (4)
(I) Special purpose Tots, including but not limited to landscape Tots and utility lots,
may be exempted from these requirements.
(2) The setback shall be 10 ft., except that common walls are not required to
have a setback. The setback may be increased based on current fire and building
codes.
(3) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have
a setback.
(4) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(5) Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted in any street yard.
(6) For all properties abutting SF and TF Tots, a minimum 15 ft. landscape buffer is
required. No other use is permitted within the buffer. Landscaping shall be in
accordance with Section 1 1.501.
(b) Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the LI (Light Industrial)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(c) Off -Street Parking and Loading
Off-street parking requirements apply to development in the LI (Light
Industrial) District. These regulations are located in Section 11.502.
(d) Traffic Impact Studies
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle
trips are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a
development permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact
study are located in Section 11.503.
(e) Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the LI (Light
Industrial) District. These include requirements for connections to existing and
future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design requirements for
driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
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(f)
(g)
11.413 L1 (Light Industrial) District
Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every
property line which abuts lower intensity uses.
(i)
Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and/or top capped. All fences shall provide a
finished face abutting the lower intensity use. -
Outdoor Storage and Display
Outdoor storage is permitted in the LI (Light Industrial) District, subject to the
requirements listed in Section 11.505.
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SF or TF district k 100' Fon
bulldog setback
1 1
• Buffering: Light Industrial District abutting any SF or TF District
10'or0'
rear setback .1
Graphic is for illustrative purposes only
(4) Light Industrial Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the LI (Light Industrial)
District. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment in
Round Rock. These standards supplement any district -specific standards.
Alternative design standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator in order
to permit a more flexible or creative design.
(a) Exterior Wall Finish
Except for metal containers and accessory buildings that are made of metal, the
exterior finish of all sides of buildings shall be constructed of brick, stone,
stucco, decorative concrete masonry unit (CMU), split face concrete block or
concrete tilt wall, or similar material approved in writing by the Zoning
Administrator. Quonset style buildings and structures are not permitted.
(b) Signage
Signs should be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
should be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
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(5)
(i)
Attached signs shall be integrated with the primary physical features of the
building and shall not be incongruous with the building architecture.
Attached signs shall be mounted so that the attachment device is not
visible or discernable. Attached cabinet or box signs are not permitted.
Roof mounted signs are not permitted.
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed 25% of the wall area located above doors
and windows on a one-story building or between the 1st and 2nd floor of a
two-story building. Signs attached to multi -tenant buildings shall be of a
single design and scale.
Light Industrial Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties and
residential neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with
adjacent higher intensity development.
(a) Visual Screening
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Noise
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply. Outdoor paging systems and
speakers shall not be located within 150 feet of any residential district.
(c) Lighting
(i)
Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within an
opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street right-of-way
or residential district.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected high-
pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used for the
same or similar types of lighting on any one site throughout any
master -planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 3o feet.
(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
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substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
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1 1.414 1 (Industrial) District
(1)
Purpose
To accommodate areas of high intensity land use primarily devoted to traditional
industrial uses and vehicle repair facilities.
Industrial District zoning shall not be designated on tracts abutting residential
neighborhoods or on tracts abutting designated arterial roadways or any future
arterial roadways identified in the General Plan.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Use
Commercial Parking
Heavy Equipment Sales and Leasing
Light Industrial (Manufacturing and Assembly)
Office
Park, Community
Park, Linear /Linkage
Park, Neighborhood
Retail Sales and Service consisting of predominantly outdoor
storage or consumer loading areas
Vehicle Storage and Towing
Warehouse and Freight Movement
Wholesale Trade
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use
Carwash
Special Standard
11.423(5)
Self -Service Storage
11.423(23)
Utilities, Minor
1
I.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
I
I.423(27)(b)
Utilities, Major
1
I.423(27)(b)
Vehicle Repair Facilities and Body Shops
11.423(28)
Waste -Related Service
1 1.423(30)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Attached
11.423(31)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Self -standing
11.423(31)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
1 1.423(31)
(3) Dens'ty and Development Standards
All development within the I (Industrial) District shall conform to the Density,
Development, and Special Standards described below.
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(a) I (Industrial) Density & Development Standards
Density & Development Standards for I (Industrial) (I)
Description Requirement
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
25 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
0 or 10 ft. (2)
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF, TF, TH, MF and SR Lots
na (6)(7)
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. (2)
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF, TF, TH, MF and SR Lots
na (6)m
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
0 or 5 ft. (3) (5)
Maximum Height of Principal Building
1 Story
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
6 ft. (4")
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (4)
(I) Special purpose Tots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility Tots,
may be exempted from these requirements.
(2) The setback shall be 10 ft., except that common walls are not required to
have a setback. The setback may be increased based on current fire and building
codes.
(3) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have
a setback
(4) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(5) Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted in any street yard.
(6) Lots platted prior to the effective date of this Chapter may be developed
abutting SF, TF, TH, MF, & SR Tots, provided a minimum 15 ft. landscape buffer is
established. No other use is permitted within the buffer. Landscaping shall be in
accordance with Section 1 1.501.
m Lots platted prior to the effective date of this Chapter may be developed
abutting SF, TF, TH, MF, & SR lots provided a special side or rear setback of 50
feet is established.
(8) Fencing located in any street yard must be located behind landscaped areas
required in Section 11.501.
(b) Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the I (Industrial)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(c) Off -Street Parking and Loading
Off-street parking requirements apply to development in the I (Industrial)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.502.
(d) Traffic Impact Studies
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle
trips are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a
development permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact
study are located in Section 11.503.
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(e) Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the I
(Industrial) District. These include requirements for connections to existing and
future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design requirements for
driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
(f) Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every
property line which abuts any other zoning district.
(i)
Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and/or top capped. All fences shall provide a
finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
(g) Outdoor Storage and Display
Outdoor storage is permitted in the I (Industrial) District, subject to the
requirements listed in Section 11.505.
(4) Industrial Design Standards
The following design standard applies to all buildings in the I (Industrial) District.
Sign coverage shall not exceed 25% of the exterior wall area.
(5) Industrial Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties from the
adverse impacts sometimes associated with adjacent higher intensity development.
(a) Visual Screening
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b)
(b) Noise
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply. Outdoor paging systems and
speakers shall not be located within 150 feet of any residential district.
(c) Lighting
(i)
Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
2. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 30 feet.
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(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
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1 I.41 5 PF (Public Facilities) District
(1)
Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of medium-high intensity land use primarily devoted
to offices, institutions, religious campuses, educational facilities, hospitals and group
living facilities.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Use
Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Columbaria,
Memorial Parks
Community Service
Day Care
Governmental Facilities
Hospitals
Office
Office, Medical
Parks, Community
Parks, Linear /Linkages
Parks, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
Schools: Business, Trade and Post -Secondary
Educational Facilities
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use
Commercial Parking
Special
Standard
11.423(6)
Group Living
11.423(13)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses not exceeding 2,500 square feet)
11.423(19)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses that exceed 2,500 square feet)
11.423(20)
School, High
1 I.423(22)(c)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
1 1.423(27)(b)
Utilities, Major
11.423(27)(b)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
11.423(31)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Attached
11.423(31)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Self -standing
11.423(31)
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(c) The following use is permitted subject to Special Exception criteria and
approval by the Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Use
Institution
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the PF (Public Facilities) District shall conform to the
Density, Development, and Special Standards described below.
(a) PF (Public Facilities) Density & Development Standards
Density & Development Standards for PF (Public Faci ities)(')
Description
Requirement
Standard
1H-35/SH-45(2)
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
15 ft.
25 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
0 or 10 ft. (3)
0 or 10 ft. (3)
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. (4)
50 ft. (4)
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. (3)
0 or 10 ft. (3)
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. (4)
50 ft. (4)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Buildings
0 or 5 ft. (5) m
0 or 5 ft. (5) (7)
Maximum Height of Principal Building
5 Stories
12 Stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. (6)
3 ft. (6)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (6)
8 ft. (6)
(1) Special purpose Tots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be
exempted from these requirements.
(2) For lots with frontage on IH -35 or SH 45.
(3) The setback shall be 10 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback. The
setback may be increased based on current fire and building codes.
(4) For all properties abutting SF & TF Tots, 50 ft. setback of which 15 ft shall be a landscaped
buffer. No other use permitted within buffer. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section
11.501. At the 50 ft. line, structures may be 20 ft. tall. From the 50 ft. line, a 1 ft. setback will be
required for each additional foot of building height.
(5) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback
(6) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
m Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yards.
(b) Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the PF (Public Facilities)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(c) Off -Street Parking and Loading
Off-street parking requirements apply to development in the PF (Public
Facilities) District. These regulations are located in Section 11.502.
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(d) Traffic Impact Studies
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle
trips are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a
development permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact
study are located in Section 11.503.
(e) Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the PF (Public
Facilities) District. These include requirements for connections to existing and
future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design requirements for
driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
(f) Outdoor Storage and Display
Limited outdoor storage is allowed in the PF (Public Facilities) District. These
regulations are located in Section 11.505.
Fire Access Requirement
At least one face of the tallest segment of a multi -story building shall front on a
designated fire lane.
(h) Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every
property line which abuts lower intensity uses.
(g)
(i)
Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and/or top capped. All fences shall provide a
finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
(4) Public Facilities Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the PF (Public Facilities)
district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment in
Round Rock. These standards supplement any district -specific standards. Alternate
design standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator to permit a more
flexible or creative design.
(a) Exterior Wall Finish
(i)
The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding
developments. Building materials shall be harmonious and compatible
with adjacent developments.
(ii) The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for doors,
windows and trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick,
stucco, horizontally installed cement based siding, decorative concrete
masonry unit (CMU), standard Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS) for exterior finish above eight feet, abuse resistant EIFS for exterior
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finish below eight feet. The use of materials such as wood shingles or
wood siding shall be limited to accent features.
(b) Exterior Color
Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent
developments. Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
(c) Orientation Requirements
Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the
wall facing the street consist of windows and/or entrance areas.
(d) Building Articulation
All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide interest and
variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade and
cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings.
Horizontal and vertical elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design
and projection to provide substantial architectural interest and style. Such
interest and style shall be provided through, but not limited to the following:
(i) Arcades
(ii) Cornices
(iii) Eaves
(iv) Sloped or unique roof features (e.g. parapets, mansard)
(v) Architectural focal points (e.g. entry ways, window treatments)
(e) Architectural Offsets
To preclude a box design, any wall facing a public right-of-way in excess of 100
feet in length shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth
of at least two feet and extending at least 20 percent of the length of the facade.
No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred horizontal feet.
(f) Signage
Signs should be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
should be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
(i)
Attached signs shall be integrated with the primary physical features of the
building and shall complement the building architecture. Attached signs
shall be mounted so that the attachment device is not visible or
discernable. Attached cabinet or box signs are not permitted. Roof
mounted signs are not permitted.
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed 25% of the wall area located above doors
and windows on a one-story building or between the 1st and tad floor of a
two-story building. Signs attached to multi -tenant buildings shall be of a
single design and scale.
(5) PF Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties and
residential neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with
adjacent higher intensity development.
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(a) Visual Screening
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
(c) Noise
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply, along with the following
additional standards:
(i) Outdoor Paging Systems and Speakers
Outdoor paging systems, speakers, and remote ordering appliances shall
not be located within 150 feet of any residential district. This standard
shall not apply to face-to-face drive -up windows where all of the following
conditions exist.
1. Cashiers and customers have direct, face-to-face contact.
2. Drive aisles are adjacent to the primary structure.
(d) Lighting
(i) Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within an
opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street right-of-way
or residential district.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected high-
pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used for the
same or similar types of lighting on any one site throughout any
master -planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 3o feet.
(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
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2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
(iii) Stadium and sport facilities are exempt from these requirements.
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1 1.416 SR (Senior) District
(1)
Purpose
To establish and provide locations for living facilities that primarily serve the
community's aging population. This district serves as an additional option for
transition from lower intensity residential uses to commercial uses. Proximity to
neighborhood commercial activities is desired.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
(b)
Park, Linear /Linkage
Park, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
Use
Amenity Center
Special Standard
11.423(1)
Apartments (Senior)
11.423(2)
Townhouses (Senior)
11.423(25)
Group Living (Senior)
1
I.423(I3)(a)
Community Service
1
I.423(7)(c)
Utilities, Minor
I I.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
1 I.423(27)(b)
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the SR (Senior) District shall conform to the Density,
Development, and Special Standards described below.
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(a) SR (Senior) Density & Development Standards
Dens' & Develo • ment Standards for
Description
SR Senior
Requirement
1 Story
0)
2 Story
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
25 ft.
35 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
25 ft.
35 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
25 ft. (2)
50 ft (2)
Minimum Side Setback
25 ft.
25 ft.
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
25 ft. (2)
50 ft. (2)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Buildings
0 or 5 ft (3) (5)
0 or 5 ft (3) (5)
Maximum Height of Principal Building
1 Story
2 Stories
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft„ (4) (6)
3 ft. (4) (6)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (4)
8 ft. (4)
( I ) Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots may be
exempted from these requirements.
(2) For all properties abutting SF and TF lou, a minimum 15 ft. landscape buffer is required. No
other use is permitted within the buffer. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 11.501.
(3) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback.
(4) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(5) Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yard.
(6) A wrought iron fence shall be permitted to reach a height of 6 feet.
(b) Additional Setback Requirements
(i)
No use shall be allowed in setbacks as required in this Section, except that
parking shall be allowed in the setback more than 15 feet from the property
line. Such parking shall require a landscaped buffer at least 15 feet deep
designed in accordance with landscape requirements found in Section
11.501.
(ii) Recreational uses with overhead illumination such as swimming pools,
tennis courts, ballfields or playground areas shall not be permitted within
5o feet of any SF -R, SF -1, SF -2, TF and TH district lot line.
(c) Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the SR (Senior) District.
These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(d) Off -Street Parking and Loading
Parking requirements shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator to
reflect the mobility needs of the targeted population of a specific development.
(e) Traffic Impact Studies
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle
trips are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a
development permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact
study are located in Section 11.503.
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(n
(g)
Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the SR
(Senior) District. These include requirements for connections to existing and
future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design requirements for
driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every
property line which abuts lower intensity uses.
(i)
Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and/or top capped. All fences shall provide a
finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
(4) Senior (SR) Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the SR (Senior) district.
These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment in Round
Rock. These standards supplement any district -specific standards. Alternative design
standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator in order to permit a more
flexible or creative design.
(a) Building Elevation Variation
Any wall in excess of 6o feet in length shall include offsets of at least two feet, to
preclude a box design. There shall be no less than one offset for every 4o feet of
horizontal length.
(b) Exterior Wall Color Finishes
Day-glo, luminescent, iridescent, neon or similar types of color finishes are not
permitted.
(c) Exterior Wall Finishes
The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for door, windows
and trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick, stucco, or
horizontally installed cement -based siding. Horizontally installed cement -
based siding or stucco shall not comprise more than 5o percent of the exterior
finish (breezeways and patio or balcony insets are not included in this
calculation), except that 100 percent stucco may be permitted in conjunction
with tile roofs.
(d) Glass
Mirrored glass with a reflectivity of 20 percent or more is not permitted on the
exterior walls and roofs of all buildings and structures.
(e) Orientation Requirements
Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the
wall facing the street consist of windows and/or entrance areas.
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(f)
(g)
11.416 SR (Senior) District
Windows
Windows shall be provided with trim. Windows shall not be flush with exterior
wall treatment. Windows shall be provided with an architectural surround at
the jamb, header and sill.
Roofing Materials
Roofing materials shall consist of 25 -year architectural dimensional shingles,
tile (clay, cement, natural or manufactured stone), non -reflective prefinished
metal, or reflective metal such as copper or other similar metals as approved by
the Zoning Administrator. Portions of the roof screened by pitched roof sections
shall be permitted to be flat to provide for mechanical equipment wells or roof
decks provided all pitched sections of the roof meet the roofing material
requirements.
(h) Special Design Features
All buildings, other than garages, shall be designed to include varied relief to
provide interest and variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details
that create shade and cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings. The
following list contains a partial list of features that may be used as part of an
integrated, comprehensive design.
(i) Bow window
(ii) Bay window
(iii) Arched window
(iv) Gable window
(v) Oval or round windows
(vi) Shutters
(vii) Arched entry, balcony or breezeway entrance
(viii) Stone or brick accent wall
(ix) Decorative stone or brick band
(x) Decorative tile
(xi) Veranda, terrace, porch or balcony
(xii) Projected wall or dormer
(xiii) Variation of roof lines on the building
(xiv) Decorative caps on chimneys
(5) SR (Senior) Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect adjacent properties and residential
neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with adjacent higher
intensity development.
(a) Visual Screening
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.5o1(4)(b).
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(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
(c) Lighting
External lighting shall be arranged and controlled so as to deflect light away
from any residential district.
(i)
Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within an
opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street right-of-way
or residential district.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected high-
pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used for the
same or similar types of lighting on any one site throughout any
master -planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 20 feet.
(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
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11.417 MI (Mining) District
1 1.417 MI (Mining) District
(1) Purpose
The intent of the MI (Mining) district is to accommodate existing mining operations.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Park, Community
Park, Linear /Linkage
Park, Neighborhood
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use
Utilities, Minor
Special Standard
I I.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
11.423(27)(b)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Attached
11.423(31)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
11.423(31)
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the MI (Mining) District shall conform to the Density,
Development, and Special Standards described below.
(a) Landscaping
A 250 foot vegetative buffer is required from the property line to active mining
operations and buildings. This buffer shall be required for all operations
abutting any other district. The buffer may be left in a natural, undisturbed state
or may include added plant materials.
(b) Off -Street Parking and Loading
Off-street parking requirements apply to development in the MI (Mining)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.502.
(c) Outdoor Storage and Display
General outdoor storage is permitted in the Mining (MI) District, subject to the
restrictions listed in Section 11.505.
(d) Lighting
(i) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
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2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
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11.418 OS (Open Space) District
(1)
11.418 OS (Open Space) District
Purpose
To establish and preserve land for public and private uses which consist of primarily
open space.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
(3)
Park, Linear /Linkages
Park, Neighborhood
Park, Regional/Metropolitan
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use
Community Service
Special Standard
11.423(7)
Golf Courses/Country Clubs
11.423(10)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
I I.423(27)(b)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
11.423(31)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Attached
1 1.423(31)
(c) The following uses are permitted subject to Special Exception criteria and
approval by the Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Columbaria,
Memorial Parks
Outdoor Entertainment
Density and Development Standards
All development within the OS (Open Space) District shall conform to the density
and development standards described below.
(a) Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the OS (Open Space)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(b) Off -Street Parking and Loading
Off-street parking requirements apply to development in the OS (Open Space)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.502.
(c) Outdoor Storage and Display
Outdoor storage and display is permitted in accordance with Section 11.505.
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(4) Open Space Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the OS (Open Space) District.
Alternative design standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator in order
to permit a more flexible or creative design.
(a) Exterior Building Finish
The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low maintenance,
and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding developments.
(5)
(i)
The exterior finish of all sides of the building shall be constructed of brick,
stone, simulated stone, stucco, decorative concrete masonry unity (CMU),
standard Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) for exterior finish
above eight feet, abuse resistant EIFS for exterior finish below 8', concrete
tilt wall, horizontally installed cement based siding, structural wood posts
and beams, or similar materials approved in writing by the Zoning
Administrator.
(ii) Accessory buildings not exceeding 500 square feet in gross floor area are
exempt from this requirement.
Open Space Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties and
residential neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with
adjacent higher intensity development.
(a) Visual Screening
(i)
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other
similar structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(ii) Additional Provisions and/or exceptions for OS
1. Screening shall be required if a structure or facility is less than 200
feet from a public right-of-way or residential district.
2. Wood may be used as a screening material in lieu of the materials
required in the Section 11.501.
3. Maintenance yards in the OS District must meet the provisions for
General Outdoor Storage in 11.505(3)(c) except that wood may be
used as a screening material in lieu of the materials required in
Section 11.505(3)(c).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
(c) Noise
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply. Outdoor paging systems and
speakers shall not be located within 150 feet of any residential district.
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(d) Lighting
(i)
11.418 OS (Open Space) District
Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within an
opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street right-of-way
or residential district
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected high-
pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used for the
same or similar types of lighting on any one site throughout any
master -planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
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11.419 PUD (Planned Unit Development) District
11.419 PUD (Planned Unit Development) District
(1)
Purpose
Proper private development of infill areas, as well as the comprehensive development
of large areas of vacant or substantially vacant land, requires a flexible approach to
be available both to the city and to the landowner. The Planned Unit Development
(PUD) is intended to encourage mixed uses, allow a more flexible response to the
market, encourage innovative subdivision or site plan design and promote superior
development which is compatible with adjacent land uses.
(2) Application
Procedures for application of the PUD district are located in Section 11.314.
(3) Each PUD District Unique
Each designated PUD district will have unique standards and requirements that are
described in the adopting ordinance for that district.
(4) Underlying Standards and Requirements
The standards and requirements of this Chapter shall apply in every PUD district
unless specifically superseded by the standards and requirements of the PUD district.
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11.420 H (Historic Overlay) District
1 1.420 H (Historic Overlay) District
(I) Purpose
To establish and preserve structures, sites or areas that have outstanding historical
and cultural significance.
(2) Application
Procedures for application of the H (Historic Overlay) district are located in Section
11.315.
(3) Designation of Existing Historic Sites
Any existing designated historic landmark, site or district in the City at the time of
adoption of this Chapter is designated as an H (Historic Overlay) district. Any special
requirements or standards for such existing sites shall continue to apply to the H
(Historic Overlay) district.
(4) Certificate of Appropriateness Required for Development
A certificate of appropriateness is required prior to commencing any development in
any H (Historic Overlay) district. Procedures for obtaining a certificate of
appropriateness are described in Section 11.307.
Each Historic Overlay Unique
Each designated H (Historic Overlay) district may have unique standards that are
described in the adopting ordinance for that district. Standards for underlying
districts remain in effect unless supplanted by the district -specific standards.
(6) H (Historic Overlay) District Standards
All H (Historic Overlay) districts shall be subject to the following district standards
or requirements:
(a) Any regulations for a specific H (Historic Overlay) district shall apply to all
properties or structures wholly contained within that district, and to those
portions of any property located within the district.
(b) Because the H district is an overlay district, the regulations for the underlying
zoning district shall remain in effect, except as otherwise provided in this
Chapter.
(c) In case of any conflict between the regulations applicable in the underlying
district and the regulations of the H (Historic Overlay) district, the regulations
of the overlay district shall apply, even where the applicable regulation may not
be the "higher" standard.
(d) The findings adopted by the City Council for a specific H (Historic Overlay)
district shall define the scope of the City's interest in protecting the historic
resource and shall provide the guidelines to be used by the Historic
Preservation Commission, along with the applicable regulations, in considering
whether to grant or deny a certificate of appropriateness.
Minimum Maintenance
(5)
(7)
(a) Every person responsible for an improvement on a structure or lot within an H
(Historic Overlay) district shall keep the following in good repair:
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(8)
(i)
All the exterior portions of such improvement and any exterior portions of
a structure within the district that may be affected by the improvement.
(ii) All interior portions of such improvement, which, if not maintained, may
cause or tend to cause the exterior portions of such improvement to
deteriorate, decay, become damaged, or otherwise fall into a state of
disrepair.
(b) The provisions of this Section shall be in addition to all other provisions of law
requiring any such improvement to be kept in good repair.
(c) The Historic Preservation Commission may enforce the provisions of this
section at law or at equity.
Taxes
Nothing in this Section shall be construed as reason for an increased evaluation of
the property for purposes of ad valorem taxation because of historic designation.
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11.421 CT (Chisholm Trail Overlay) District
1 1.421 CT (Chisholm Trail Overlay) District
(1)
Purpose
To establish and preserve areas within the overlay that have significance and interest,
and to encourage commercial development that supports the historic nature and
general theme of the area.
(2) Use Restrictions
(a) Permitted Uses
(3)
(i)
All permitted uses in the C-1 district, except Automobile Service Facilities,
Car Washes, Self -Service Storage, Vehicle Repair Facilities and Body
Shops, and Vehicle Sales, Rental or Leasing Facilities.
(ii) A single residence within a structure also containing any principal
permitted use.
(iii) Buildings shall be restricted to 2.5 stories.
Density & Development Standards
All development within the CT (Chisholm Trail Overlay) District shall conform to the
Density, Development, and Special Standards of the underlying zoning district, C-1
(General Commercial)
(4) Special Criteria for Site Pian Approval
(a) All plans for new construction in the CT district are subject to the approval of
the Zoning Administrator prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(b) The Zoning Administrator shall consider the following design criteria as part of
review of building plans:
(i)
The architecture of all buildings and structures shall be compatible with
the style of 19th century Central Texas buildings and structures. This
provision shall not prohibit the construction of multi -story or multi-level
structures, but shall ensure that the design of such structures is compatible
with the architecture of the surrounding historic landmark buildings.
(ii) All buildings shall be constructed with a limestone exterior constituting a
minimum of 5o percent coverage of all building faces, with the remainder
to consist of rustic wood and nonreflective window/door glass.
(iii) All structures other than buildings shall be constructed of limestone and
wood to the extent practicable.
(iv) Metal may be used where structurally required and shall be integrated into
the design of the building or structure or shall be appropriately
camouflaged. Metal may also be used in a decorative manner in keeping
with the theme of the surrounding historic landmark buildings.
(v) Roofing materials may be metal, wood, tile, or such other material as may
be approved by the Zoning Administrator. Only one category of roofing
material shall be used on all roof surfaces of a given structure.
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(vi) The use of plastics shall be permitted only when no other material is
suitable for a particular application and only when that application is
necessary and integral to the function of a building or structure.
(vii) All buildings or structures located upon a lot having frontage onto
Chisholm Trail shall provide a primary pedestrian entrance and building
facade on Chisholm Trail. When a lot has more than one street frontage,
more than one primary entrance and building facade may be developed. In
no case shall any street yard fronting Chisholm Trail give the appearance
as a service entrance for a building or structure.
(viii)All parking and other service areas shall be located and designed so as to
achieve maximum screening from Chisholm Trail.
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11.422 PV (Palm Valley Overlay) District
1 1.422 PV (Palm Valley Overlay) District
(1) Purpose
To establish and preserve the unique characteristics of the Palm Valley area, and to
implement the design goals of the Palm Valley Plan.
(2) Special Criteria for Site Plan Approval
In addition to complying with the site plan approval criteria listed in Section 11.306,
any site plan in the PV district shall also comply with the following special approval
criteria whenever the criteria are applicable. Failure to provide for these special
approval criteria shall result in disapproval of the site plan. Site plan approval is
required prior to commencing any development within the PV district.
(a) Building fronts shall be easily accessible by pedestrians from the street or
sidewalk.
(b) Public spaces shall be provided in front of buildings and protected from the
street through the use of planting strips or other amenities (e.g., trees, lighting
standards) and on -street parking.
(c) Parking and vehicular circulation shall be subordinate to pedestrian access to
buildings.
(d) Developments shall promote walkability within the surrounding area.
(e) View corridors and vistas shall be protected.
(f) Building massing shall be addressed by breaking large structures into a series of
smaller units and places.
(g) Building facades shall be broken into small components to bring them into the
human scale.
(h) Building fronts shall encourage pedestrian activity on the street, by utilizing
porches, awnings, arcades, colonnades, entries and windows.
(i) All building elevations that front onto a street, any parking areas, or public open
space shall have prominent windows.
(j) No parking is permitted in the required front setback.
(k) Entrances to neighborhoods shall be marked with defining architectural
features as described in Section 11.422(3)(c).
Buildings and landscaping shall incorporate unifying design themes
representative of Palm Valley and consistent with Section 11.422(3)(c).
Signs shall be consistent in style and representative of Palm Valley architectural
themes.
Density & Development Standards
All development within the PV (Palm Valley Overlay) District shall conform to the
Density, Development, and Special Standards of the underlying zoning district and
the following special standards. When in conflict, the special development standards
shall apply.
(3)
(1)
(m)
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(a) Build -to Lines
(i)
Build -to lines are established for all development in the Palm Valley
Overlay district. Build -to requirements replace minimum setback
requirements in the overlay area. If no build -to requirements are
established, then the applicable setback standards shall remain in force.
(ii) 55 percent of the street frontage of all townhouse or multifamily
residential structures shall be between 20-25 feet from the street edge.
Townhouse or multifamily structures located within 300 feet of single
family detached structures may not be closer than 10 feet to the street.
(iii) 6o percent of the street frontage of all structures in nonresidential districts
shall be between 20-25 feet from the street edge. Pedestrian accessible
plazas and courtyards along commercial streets may count as part of this
building frontage provided that they extend to the edge of the sidewalk.
(iv) Garages shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet, and may not be included in
calculation of residential building frontage.
(v) With the approval of the Zoning Administrator, the minimum build -to
lines established above may be modified to allow for pedestrian passages
or protected spaces that create wider sidewalk areas for cafes, patios or
other types of outdoor pedestrian activities as well as driveways and access
to parking.
C-1: Palm Wiley Configuration
Graphic is for illustrative purposes only
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(vi) Buildings along curved rights of way are required to have one or more
points tangent to the build -to line. This eliminates any unintended
requirement for curved walls.
(vii) The build -to line may be averaged when there are two or more contiguous
lots.
(viii) Build -to lines do not apply to designated arterial roads.
(b) Building Materials
(i)
Exterior Wall Finish for single-family (detached and attached) residential
buildings
Metal of any type is not permitted except horizontal, prefinished
aluminum siding. Accessory buildings not exceeding 150 square feet in
gross floor area are exempt from this requirement.
(ii) Exterior Wall Finish for Townhouse, Multifamily and Senior residential
buildings
Exterior wall finish for Townhouse, Multifamily and Senior residential
development shall be in accordance with the exterior wall finish standards
listed in the Townhouse, Multifamily and Senior zoning districts.
(iii) Exterior Wall Finish for nonresidential buildings
1. Any exterior wall facing a public right-of-way, parking area, or public
open space, shall be masonry, except for doors, windows and trim.
Masonry shall mean brick, stone, stucco, or similar material
approved in writing by the Zoning Administrator. Stucco shall not
comprise more than 5o percent of the exterior finish (breezeways are
not included in this calculation).
2. The exterior wall finish of all other sides of the building (not facing a
public right-of-way) shall be constructed of brick, stone, stucco,
decorative concrete masonry unit (CMU), standard Exterior
Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) for exterior finish above 8 ft.,
abuse resistant EIFS for exterior finish below 8 ft., concrete tilt wall,
or similar material approved in writing by the Zoning Administrator.
(c) Building Design Standards
Buildings, other than those located in a LI, I, BP or PUD base district, should be
designed with characteristics of the Pioneer architectural style. Buildings shall
contain one or more of the following design features from the Pioneer
architectural style. These characteristics include the following:
(i) Front porches, back porches, wrap-around porches, add-on porches, and
cut-out porches
(ii) Stone walls of various stone coursing
(iii) Gable end roofs, some hip roofs, occasional hip -gable roofs
(iv) Pitched roofs with multiple pitch angles
(v) Galvanized metal roofing
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(vi) Dormer windows
(vii) Pronounced stone chimneys
(viii) Breezeways between parts of buildings
(ix) Courtyards
(x) Small add-on structures
(xi) Exterior stairs to upper levels
(xii) Exposed rafters at eaves
(xiii) Rock fences
(xiv) Arbors
(d) Palm Valley Overlay District Additional Signage Standards
In addition to required compliance with the City's existing sign regulations,
signs in the Palm Valley Overlay district are required to comply with the
following additional requirements:
(i) All freestanding signs shall be monument signs, as defined in the Code.
(ii) Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
(iii) One freestanding monument sign shall be permitted for platted lots of less
than three acres in size. The maximum area of masonry monument signs,
defined as the area contained within a polygon containing the actual
lettering and any logo, shall be fifty square feet. The portions of a masonry
structure on which the sign is located are not counted as part of the fifty
square feet provided they are not contained within the polygon. The
maximum area of all other signs shall be regulated by the Code.
(iv) Additional freestanding monument signs shall be permitted for lots of
three acres or larger in accordance with the regulations contained in the
Code. Platted lots larger than 15 acres or more fronting US 79 may
substitute one pylon sign in place of two monument signs. Pylon signs
must be designed in accordance with the architectural theme of the
development. The pylon sign shall not exceed 3o feet in height and shall
not exceed 200 square feet within the polygon signage area.
(v) Directional signs solely for the purpose of directing traffic or identifying
buildings shall be permitted provided they are restricted to a size required
for their function as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
11.423 Supplementary Use Standards
(1) Amenity Center
(a) Amenity centers located in residential districts and in the C-2 district shall have
their principal vehicular entrance and exit on a collector street. Amenity centers
shall be operated by the property owners' association.
(b) Amenity centers in the C-2 district shall be located on sites larger than two
acres.
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(c) Amenity centers are permitted in the BP district provided they serve the
employee population. The site shall be larger than 2 acres and shall have
principal vehicular entrance and exit on a street internal to the business park.
(2) Apartment
Apartments in the SR district are restricted to senior housing.
(3) Auto Service Facilities
(a) Automotive service facilities are permitted subject to the following conditions.
(i) All repairs shall be conducted within an enclosed building.
(ii) A11 inoperable automobiles upon which repairs are to be conducted shall
be enclosed behind a minimum six-foot screening fence.
(iii) No repairs shall be conducted on any premises that abut any residential
district boundary.
(iv) No automobile repair or service facility shall be permitted to have bay
doors facing a SF -R, SF -i, SF -2, TF, TH, MF, or SR district.
(b) Allowed services shall be limited to the following.
(i) Fluid changes.
(ii) Lubrication.
(iii) Sales and replacement of minor parts such as batteries, belts, bulbs, lamps,
fuses and wipers.
(iv) Battery recharging.
(v) State -mandated inspections.
(vi) Tire sales, installation and repair.
(vii) Brake repair and replacement.
(viii) Replacement of shocks and struts.
(ix) Sales and installation of custom auto parts and accessories that are not
intended to enhance the performance of the engine, and that do not alter
the original or "stock" components of automotive electric, transmission,
suspension or exhaust systems.
(c) Automotive service facilities in the C-2 district are restricted to gas stations
developed in conjunction with a retail convenience store.
(4) Bed and Breakfast
(a) Abed and breakfast shall be subject to the following standards.
(i) A maximum of six guest rooms shall be provided in any one bed and
breakfast establishment.
(ii) No food preparation, except beverages, is allowed within individual guest
rooms. Meal service shall be provided to overnight guests only.
(iii) Preparation and service of food for guests shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the State of Texas and the City.
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(b) A bed and breakfast located in a SF -2 district shall be subject to the following
additional standards.
(i)
A bed and breakfast located in a SF -2 district shall be in the Downtown
Reinvestment Zone.
(ii) The operator of the Bed and Breakfast shall be a full-time resident of the
dwelling in which the Bed and Breakfast establishment is housed.
(iii) A maximum of four guest rooms shall be provided in any one bed and
breakfast establishment.
(iv) No exterior evidence of the bed and breakfast shall be allowed, except for
one attached sign no larger than twelve square feet.
Car Wash
(a) Multi -bay car wash facilities are permitted subject to the following conditions.
(i) All washing facilities shall occur under a roofed area with at least two
walls.
(ii) Vacuuming facilities may be outside the building but shall not be in the
street yard and shall not be closer than 50 feet from any residential
district.
(iii) The building surfaces shall be faced with masonry or other material equal
in durability and appearance.
(iv) The building shall not be less than 100 feet from any residential district.
(v) The building shall set back not less than 50 feet from the front property
line.
(vi) All off-street parking areas shall be paved.
(vii) Any lights used to illuminate the area shall be directed away from adjacent
residential properties.
(b) Fully automatic single -bay carwashes are permitted as an accessory use to gas
stations.
(6) Commercial Parking
(a) Trucks, truck tractors, and semi trailers may not be parked in commercial
parking lots except for panel trucks, pickup trucks, school buses and those
motor vehicles necessary and accessory to the operation of uses permitted in the
zoning district.
(b) No commercial parking lot may be used as a towing service storage yard or as
an abandoned vehicle yard.
(7) Community Service
(a) A community service use located in the C-2 district or any district adjacent to a
residential district shall have its principal vehicular entrance and exit on a
collector street or local street within 200 feet of its intersection with a collector
or arterial street.
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(b) A community service use located in the OS district shall be set back not less
than 100 feet from any property in a residential district.
(c) A community service use located in the SR district shall be for the use of
seniors.
Day Care
A day care facility shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions, in addition
to the general development standards applicable in the districts.
(a) All day care facilities shall meet the minimum state requirements for such
facilities.
(b) Day care facilities located in C-2 and OF districts may not exceed 2,50o square
feet.
(c) Outdoor play or instruction area shall be enclosed by a fence no less than six
feet in height.
(d) A masonry fence shall be provided along any rear or side property line adjoining
any residentially zoned property. Any such fence shall be at least six feet in
height.
(e) Day care facilities may be located in a MF facility separate from a dwelling unit.
They are restricted to serving resident population only.
Eating Establishments
(a) Eating establishments permitted in the C-2 district are subject to the following
requirements:
(i)
On sites smaller than two acres, the gross floor area shall not exceed 1,50o
square feet for eating establishments. Only one eating establishment is
permitted per shopping center.
(ii) On sites larger than two acres, more than one eating establishment is
permitted, and the gross floor area of each eating establishment shall not
exceed 3,000 square feet.
(iii) No drive-through service is allowed.
(iv) Signs shall not be internally illuminated.
(b) Eating establishments permitted in the BP district are subject to the following
requirements:
(i) The gross floor area shall not exceed 2,50o square feet.
(ii) The eating establishment shall clearly be a secondary, support use for the
regular operation of the business park.
(iii) The eating establishment may not be located in a building with no other
uses.
(10) Golf Courses and Country Clubs
Any structure established in connection with such uses shall be set back not less than
ioo feet from any property in a residential district.
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(1 1) Government Facilities
(a) Government facilities in the C-2 district or any district adjacent to a residential
district shall have their principal vehicular entrance and exit on a collector
street or local street within 200 feet of its intersection with a collector or arterial
street.
(b) Government facilities in the C-2 district shall not exceed 1,50o square feet of
gross floor area.
(12) Group Home (6 or fewer persons)
Group homes shall comply with State of Texas licensing requirements.
(13) Group Living
(a) Group living facilities in the SR district shall comply with State of Texas
licensing requirements and are limited to facilities that function as senior
housing.
(b) Group living facilities in the PF district shall comply with State of Texas
licensing requirements.
(14) Office
Office uses in the C-2 district shall not exceed 1,500 square feet of gross floor area.
(15) Office, Medical
Medical offices shall be limited to medical offices with regular service hours not
beginning before 7 a.m. and not extending past 9 p.m. No emergency medical
services are permitted.
(16) Park, Community
Any structure established in connection with such uses shall be set back not less than
100 feet from any property in a residential district.
(17) Park, Linear and Linkages
In residential districts, any trailhead (with parking) shall be located on a collector or
higher street. Trail access points, intended to serve only pedestrians from the
subdivision or neighborhood, may be located on local streets.
(18) Passenger Terminal
Passenger terminals in the C-1 district may not include airports.
(19) Places of Worship; Accessory uses totaling less than 2500 square feet
Places of worship shall meet development standards and supplementary use
standards for any accessory uses. They are required to have direct access to a
collector or higher street.
(20) Places of Worship; Accessory uses totaling greater than 2500 square feet
Places of worship shall meet development standards and supplementary use
standards for any accessory uses. They are required to have direct access to an
arterial street.
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(21) Retail Sales and Service
(a) C-2 District
Retail sales and service uses in the standard C-2 district shall be limited to
2,500 square feet of gross floor area. Sites larger than two acres shall be limited
to 5,00o square feet of gross floor area. No drive-through facilities are
permitted.
(b) BP District
Retail sales and service uses in the Business Park (BP) district are restricted to
commercial gyms only. They are permitted provided that they generally serve
the employee population of the business park.
(22) Schools
(a) Elementary Schools
Elementary schools shall have a front yard setback of not less than 5o feet, shall
front on a collector street, and shall not front on an arterial street. Portable
classrooms shall not be permitted in any street yard.
(b) Middle Schools
Middle schools shall have a front yard setback of not less than 5o feet and shall
front on either a major collector or minor arterial street. Portable classrooms
shall not be permitted in any street yard.
(c) High Schools
High schools shall have a front yard setback of not less than 5o feet and shall
front on either a minor or major arterial. Portable classrooms shall not be
permitted in any street yard.
(23) Self -Service Storage
Self-service storage facilities shall be allowed subject to the following standards.
(a) In the C-1 district only multi -story facilities with internal access to storage units
are allowed.
(b) The use of the facility and its individual storage units shall be limited to storage
purposes only.
(c) No direct glare from any illumination on the site shall be visible from lots in any
adjacent residential zoning district.
(d) Electrical service to any individual storage unit shall be limited to a single
circuit providing a maximum force of 20 amperes, with no more than one
duplex outlet providing single-phase electrical service of no more than no volts.
(e) Each individual unit shall be directly accessible from a paved apron that is
improved to the same standards generally required for off-street parking areas,
and the paved apron shall include a paved extension to the pavement on an
adjoining street.
(f) A caretaker's residence is permitted only in the LI and I districts as an accessory
use for self -storage facilities.
(g) Each self -storage facility in the LI and I districts that abuts a Designated
Arterial Roadway shall comply with the following requirements:
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(i) Each landscaped street yard shall contain a depth of at least 25 feet.
(ii) Parking spaces shall not be located in the street yard.
(iii) ioo percent of each street yard shall be landscaped.
(iv) Each wall or fence that abuts a street yard shall be constructed of brick,
stone, or other similar masonry product; but not including cinder block
unless covered with stucco or similar material.
(v) The entire tract shall be enclosed by a building wall or a six foot perimeter
fence. Any portion of said building wall or fence that is visible from the
Designated Arterial Roadway shall be constructed of brick, stone, or
similar masonry product.
(vi) Storage or parking of recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and other
similar unenclosed storage is not permitted in any street yard and shall be
enclosed by a building wall or an eight foot perimeter fence constructed in
accordance with (v) above.
(24) Single -Family Detached Dwelling Units in C-1
Single -Family detached dwelling units in the C-1 district are permitted only in the
Downtown Reinvestment Zone.
(25) Townhouses
Townhouses in the SR district are restricted to senior housing.
(26) Upper Story Residential
Upper story residential uses are permitted subject to the following standards.
(a) In the C-1 district, upper story residential is permitted only in the Downtown
Reinvestment Zone, the CT overlay, and the PV overlay.
(b) In the C-2 district, upper story residential uses are permitted only on sites
larger than two acres.
(c) In the C-1 and C-2 districts, the residential use shall be clearly secondary to the
principal commercial use. The gross floor area of the entire building shall
include not more than 5o percent residential uses.
(d) In the C-1 and C-2 districts, separate designated parking spaces for use by the
residential units are required. Shared parking calculations shall not be
permitted.
(27) Utilities
(a) Minor Utilities
Minor utilities shall be treated as ground -mounted mechanical equipment and
shall comply with the district -specific standards and any required landscaping
standards in Section 11.501.
(b) Intermediate and Major Utilities
Intermediate and Major Utilities are required to provide an eight foot high
masonry fence (or alternate material approved in writing by the Zoning
Administrator) with landscaping in compliance with Section 11.501. The facility
shall be secured.
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(28) Vehicle Repair Facilities and Body Shops
Vehicle repair facilities and body shops are permitted subject to the following
conditions.
(a) All repairs shall be conducted within an enclosed building.
(b) All inoperable automobiles upon which repairs are to be conducted shall be
enclosed behind a minimum six-foot screening fence.
(c) No repairs shall be conducted on any premises that abut any residential district
boundary.
(d) No vehicle body shop or repair facility shall be permitted to have bay doors
facing a SF -R, SF -1, SF -2, TF, TH, MF, or SR district.
(29) Vehicle Sales, Rental or Leasing
Vehicle sales, rental or leasing, including trucks and recreational vehicles, shall be
subject to the following additional standards.
(a) Fixed lighting shall be so arranged to prevent direct glare of beams onto any
adjacent public or private property or street.
(b) Repairs shall be performed only within a principal building.
(c) Screening shall be provided along all lot lines abutting or adjacent to
residentially zoned or developed property, to block any view of the use, its
operations and stored materials and equipment from all points on such
residential property when viewed from a point six feet above ground level.
(d) Outdoor display of vehicles shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from all lot
lines abutting residentially zoned or developed property.
(e) Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 11.501.
(f) Facilities located in the BP district are restricted to limited vehicle renting with
eight available vehicles located on site at any given time.
(30) Waste -Related Service
Waste -related services are permitted in the LI and I districts, provided that the
facility is visually screened from any adjacent roadways, residential districts and any
other non -industrial uses.
(3 I) Wireless Transmission Facility (WTF)
Wireless transmission facilities shall comply with the following standards.
(a) Generally Applicable
Any WTF that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall be
considered abandoned, and the owner of such a facility shall remove same
within 6o days of receipt of notice from the City notifying owner of such
abandonment. If such facility is not removed within said 6o days, the City may,
remove such facility at the property owner's expense. If there are two or more
users of a single WTF, then this provision shall not become effective until all
users cease operations on the tower.
(b) Self -Standing WTF
(i) Setbacks
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The standard setbacks for each zoning district will apply to WTFs with
additional setbacks or separation being required in the sections below. To
protect citizens in their homes, transmission towers shall be placed a
minimum distance equal to the height of the tower away from any
residential structure or residential zone boundary. No guy wires may be
used.
(ii) Proximity to Major Thoroughfares
To preserve and protect the City's major thoroughfares, WTFs must be
setback from freeways, expressways, and major and minor arterials by a
distance equal to three times the WTF height. The setback for these areas
is determined by measuring from the centerline of the right-of-way of the
thoroughfare.
(iii) Separation Between Towers
In order to prevent tower proliferation and protect the City's natural
beauty and skyline, the number of transmission towers per square mile has
been limited. New transmission towers shall be placed a minimum
distance from existing towers as described here:
1. New transmission towers 35 feet or less in height shall be separated
from existing towers by a minimum distance of 1500 feet.
2. New transmission towers more than 35 feet and less than 100 feet in
height shall be separated from existing towers by a minimum
distance of 2500 ft.
3. New transmission towers 100 feet or more in height shall be
separated from existing towers by a minimum distance of 3500 ft.
(c) Attached WTF
The antenna support structure or equipment shall be mounted flush with the
vertical exterior of the building or shall project no more than 24 inches from the
surface of the building to which it is attached. Wireless Transmission Facilities
shall not extend more than 10 feet above building and shall not violate the
maximum height restriction or building setback requirements of that zoning
district. The attached WTF shall be textured and colored so as to blend with the
surrounding surface of the building.
(d) Stealth WTF
Any WTF with appropriate stealth technology design approved by the Zoning
Administrator may be located in any zoning district that allows WTFs as
accessory uses. Approved stealth WTFs do not have to meet the additional
setbacks for tower separation or thoroughfares.
Accessory Uses
General
Any accessory use customarily associated with a primary use that may be permitted
by right consistent with applicable provisions of this Chapter may be permitted. The
establishment of such accessory uses shall be consistent with the following standards
in addition to any district specific requirements.
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The accessory use shall be subordinate to and serve a principal use or principal
structure.
(b) The accessory use shall be subordinate in area, extent and purpose to the
principal use served.
(c) The accessory use shall contribute to the comfort, convenience or necessity of
occupants of the principal use served.
(d) The accessory use shall be located within the same zoning district as the
principal use.
(e) Accessory uses located in residential districts shall not be used for commercial
purposes other than legitimate home occupations.
(2) Home Occupation
Home occupations accessory to residential use shall be subject to the following
limitations.
(a) The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within a dwelling unit or
attached garage which is the bona fide residence of the practitioner. The home
occupation shall not interfere with the use of the garage as a required parking
space under this Chapter.
(b) No person other than a family member who resides in the dwelling unit
participates in the home occupation on the premises.
(c) The residential character of the lot and dwelling shall be maintained. Neither
the interior nor the exterior of the dwelling shall be structurally altered so as to
require compliance with non-residential construction codes to accommodate
the home occupation. No additional buildings or structures shall be added on
the property to accommodate the home occupation. No outdoor storage or
separate entrance shall be permitted.
(d) No direct selling of merchandise or services shall occur on the premises,
provided however, this provision shall not be construed to prohibit up to one
"garage sale" or other similar activity every six months.
(e) No equipment or materials associated with the home occupation shall be
displayed or stored where visible from anywhere off the premises.
(f) The occupation shall not produce external noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor,
heat, glare, fumes, electrical interference or waste run-off outside the dwelling
unit or on the property surrounding the dwelling unit.
The street address of the home occupation shall not be advertised through
pamphlets, signs, billboards, television, radio, the internet, or newspapers.
(h) The home occupation shall be conducted in such a manner that it does not
create parking or traffic congestion in greater volume than would normally be
expected in a residential area. No on -street parking of business-related vehicles
shall be permitted at any time.
Commercial repair of automobiles or engines and appliance repair shall not be
permitted and storage of these items shall not be allowed on the premises.
(g)
(i)
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1 1.425 Temporary Buildings and Structures
(1)
Purpose
Temporary buildings and structures, as set forth below, are declared to have
characteristics which require certain controls in order to ensure compatibility with
other uses in the district within which they are proposed for location.
(2) Temporary Buildings
No temporary building or structure shall be erected in any required setback area.
(a) Temporary buildings providing classrooms for schools, religious institutions
and other similar facilities may be permitted only where such buildings are part
of an approved site plan for future development of the site.
(b) Temporary buildings, where permitted, are subject to site plan approval. The
Zoning Administrator may require buffering or screening as set forth in Section
11.5m.
(c) Temporary buildings shall not be placed in front of the principal building, or in
any street yard of the principal building. Temporary buildings shall not interfere
with on-site circulation.
Use of Model Home as Temporary Sales Office
The following regulations shall apply to the use of model homes as temporary sales
offices.
(a) The use of a model home as a temporary sales office may be located within
residential districts as part of an on-going residential development, provided
that the office is directly and exclusively related to initial sales of dwelling units
within the respective residential subdivision or development.
(b) The Zoning Administrator shall ensure that each use of a model home as a
temporary sales office is issued only a temporary certificate of occupancy. The
temporary certificate of occupancy shall expire in one year, except as described
below or unless it is renewed by the respective real estate agency upon which
the burden shall lie to demonstrate that the conditions of approval still exist.
(c) If a model home is used as a temporary sales office, the sales office shall be
removed when certificates of occupancy have been issued to 90 percent of the
associated residential units.
(d) If any garage space has been used as office space, it shall be converted back to a
garage for automobile parking prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy
for use as a home.
(e) Temporary sales offices shall only be located in model homes.
(4) Contractors' Offices and Equipment Sheds
Contractors' offices and equipment sheds containing no sleeping or cooking
accommodations are permitted in any district when accessory to an ongoing
construction project. Such use shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy for the associated construction project.
(3)
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1 1.426 Height and Placement Requirements
(a) Lot Area
Lot area refers to the land contained within the boundaries of the lot.
(b) Lot Width
Lot width is measured between side lot lines along a line that is parallel to the
front lot line or its chord and located the minimum front setback distance from
the front lot line.
(c) Setbacks
Setbacks refer to the open area between the furthermost projection of a
structure and the property line of the lot on which the structure is located,
except as modified by the standards of this section.
(i)
Features Allowed Within Setbacks
The following features may be located within a required setback:
1. Trees, shrubbery or other landscape features may be located within
setbacks.
2. Fences and walls, provided that they are in compliance with any
specific requirements of the zoning district.
3. Driveways and parking pads may be located in front and street side
setbacks.
4. Sidewalks may be located in setbacks.
5. Utility lines, wires and associated structures, such as power poles
may be located in setbacks.
6. Satellite dish antennas are treated as accessory -buildings, and may
not be placed in required setbacks for accessory buildings.
(ii) Corner Lot Vision Clearance
On all corner lots, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to
grow in such a manner to impede vision between a height of three feet and
ten feet above the centerline grades of the intersecting streets in the area
bounded by the curb lines of such corner lots and a line joining points
along the curb lines 40 feet from the point of the intersection. See Section
11.501 for additional requirements.
(iii) Contextual Setbacks
Where 51 percent or more of the frontage within a block is occupied or
partially occupied by a building or buildings with front yards of less depth
than required by this Chapter, the remainder of that block may be
developed by observing the established front yard line, if approval thereof
is granted by the Zoning Administrator.
(iv) Special Setbacks
Where setback lines have been established on any street by the appropriate
approval authority of a subdivision plat, such setback lines shall prevail
over the front setbacks of the underlying zoning district if greater than
those required by the underlying zoning district.
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(d) Building Coverage
Building coverage refers to the area of a lot covered by buildings (principal and
accessory) or roofed areas, as measured along the outside wall at ground level,
and including all projections.
(e) Height
(i) Building Height
Building height refers to the vertical distance from the highest point on a
structure to the average ground level of the grade where the walls or other
structural elements intersect the ground.
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In the case of fences or walls, height shall be measured from ground level
at any point along the fence and wall.
(iii) Exceptions to Height Limits
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the height limitations of this Chapter
shall not apply to any of the following:
1. Electrical power transmission lines;
2. Flagpoles, belfries, cupolas, spires, domes, chimneys, or chimney
flues; or
3. Water tank, or any other similar structure or necessary mechanical
appurtenance extending above the roof of any building.
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11.501 Landscaping
(1) Purpose and Intent
The purpose of this article is to set forth requirements regarding the design,
installation and maintenance of landscaping for all property other than that
specifically exempted under Section 11.5o1(1)(a)(ii) below. These requirements are
intended to create, preserve, and enhance the visual and physical aesthetics of the
City's environment.
(a) Applicability
This section shall apply to all land area (public and private) within the zoning
jurisdiction of the City and in areas where this section is in effect by contractual
agreement.
(i)
Application of Landscape Requirements
The requirements of this section shall apply to:
1. All new development or construction requiring a building permit;
2. Any change of land use that results in redevelopment of a residential
use to a non-residential use;
3. Any change, conversion, or addition of commercial land uses that
result in an increase in parking requirements;
4. The total or partial demolition of a building with new construction on
the same lot; and
5. Detention Ponds and Water Quality Ponds that are part of any
development including residential subdivisions.
Common development that encompasses more than one lot shall be
treated as one for the purposes of application of this Section. Split
ownership, planning in phases, construction in stages, or multiple building
permits for a project shall not prevent it from being considered a common
development, provided that a comprehensive site plan is submitted for all
portions of the development being considered as a common development.
(ii) Exemption from Landscape Requirements
The requirements of this section specifically shall not apply to the
following:
1. One individual detached single-family residence constructed on its
own lot;
2. A two unit single-family attached structure with each dwelling unit
constructed on its own lot;
3. Restoration of a building which has been damaged, destroyed or
demolished to an extent less than sixty percent (6o%) of the
structure;
4. Exterior or interior restoration of a designated historic structure;
5. Land located within the Central Business District;
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6. Medians in street rights-of-way;
7. Ground mounted equipment located in street rights-of-way.
(2) Compliance
The purpose of this section is to enact standard landscape elements in order to
establish consistent landscape applications for all property subject to the zoning
jurisdiction of the City.
(a) Street Yard Determination
(i)
The street yard area shall be determined by calculating the total square
footage, which lies between the property line having frontage on a street
right-of-way and the front wall of a proposed or existing building. The
boundary of the street yard extends from the outer most corner of the front
wall, parallel to the right-of-way until it intersects with the side lot lines.
Determination of the actual building wall shall exclude steps and
unenclosed porches. Building wall lines shall follow and include the
irregular indentions of the building.
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(ii) On corner lots, the street yard shall consist of all the area of such lot
between all abutting street right-of-way lines and their corresponding
actual front building wall lines, as such lines are imaginarily extended in
the manner provided above.
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(iii) When there are multiple buildings on a lot, the street yard shall consist of
the area of the lot between the street right-of-way line and an imaginary
line beginning at one side of the property, running parallel to the street,
connecting to the front most corner of the building wall fronting the street
and nearest such side property line, then following and connecting the
front most walls of all buildings fronting on the street, and then extending
to the other side property line, running parallel to the street. If a building
has a rounded front, the front building wall corners shall be the points
closest to the side boundaries. Isolated buildings containing less than one
thousand (i,000) square feet (e.g., photo processing drop-offs, bank drive-
through, etc.) shall not be considered in delineating the street yard.
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(iv) Notwithstanding the foregoing, on a lot used only for surface parking, the
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(b) Street Yard Requirements
On all land to which this section applies, at least thirty percent (3o%) of the
street yard shall consist of irrigated, landscaped areas. This percentage may be
reduced to twenty (20) percent if the right-of-way between the property line and
the physical roadway is landscaped and maintained in addition to the abutting
twenty (20) percent of the street yard.
In order to utilize the right-of-way as provided in the paragraph above, said
right-of-way must be landscaped, provided, however, all landscaping in the
right-of-way shall be subject to the following requirements:
(i)
The City may at any time require such landscaping to be removed and the
city shall not be held responsible or liable for any damages due to such
removal.
(ii) Code requirements for traffic and pedestrian safety must be followed.
(iii) No planters or other permanent structures may be placed within the right-
of-way.
(iv) The owner of the lot shall be responsible for maintaining the landscaping
located within the right-of-way in a manner similar to the principal lot.
(c) Street Yard Trees
Large trees, as herein defined, shall be provided within street yards as necessary
to maintain the following minimum ratios:
(i)
In street yards ten thousand (io,000) square feet or less, one (i) tree per
one thousand (i,000) square feet, or fraction thereof, of street yard.
(ii) In street yards greater than ten thousand (io,000) square feet and less
than one hundred ten thousand (iio,000) square feet, one (i) tree per two
thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet, or fraction thereof, of street
yard area over ten thousand (io,000) square feet is added to the
requirements of ten (1o) trees.
(iii) In street yards one hundred ten thousand (no,000) square feet and over,
one (i) tree per five thousand (5,000) square feet, or fraction thereof, for
street yard area over one hundred ten thousand (uo,000) square feet, is
added to the requirement of fifty (50) trees.
(d) Tree Credits
Any existing tree with a diameter of four (4) inches or larger, which is preserved
in the street yard shall be credited toward the number of trees required to be
planted in section 2 (c) above. Credits shall be calculated as follows:
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Any existing tree, which is at least four (4) inches in diameter and less than
eight (8) inches in diameter shall be credited one (i) tree. Any existing
tree eight (8) inches in diameter and greater shall be credited two (2) trees.
For the purposes of satisfying this section Celtis Occidentalis (Hackberry),
Melia Azedaragh (China Berry), Sapium Sebiferum (Chinese Tallow), Bois
D' Arc (Horse Apple) and Juniperus Ashei ( Texas Common Cedar) shall
not qualify for this credit.
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(e) General Planting Requirements
(i)
All trees shall be planted in a pervious area no less than four (4) feet wide
in any direction measured from the center of the tree.
(ii) All newly planted trees shall be selected from an approved list of Large,
medium and small tree species available in the Planning Department and
shall have the following minimum caliper size at the time of installation.
1. Large tree species: Three inch (3") caliper
2. Medium Tree species: Two (2") inch caliper
3. Small Tree species: One (1") inch caliper.
(iii) At the time of installation all shrubs planted for the purpose of screening
shall have a minimum height of two and one half feet (2-1/2') measured
from the top of the root ball to the top of the plant.
(iv) No more than 50% of the trees and shrubs shall be from the same species.
(v) All landscaping shall be separated from vehicular use areas by some form
of barrier such as raised concrete curbing, bollards, curb stops, or other
suitable permanent alternative.
(vi) Landscaping shall not obstruct the view between access drives and parking
aisles, nor shall any landscaping which creates an obstruction of the view
be located in the radius of any curb return.
(vii) No artificial plant material may be used in any form to satisfy the
requirements of this section.
(viii)At an intersection of two streets or at the intersection of a driveway and a
street nothing shall be erected, placed, allowed to grow, or planted so that
it impedes vision between the height of three (3) feet and ten (1o) feet
above the curb within a triangle formed by the intersecting streets or street
and driveway, and measuring forty (40) feet along the sides of the triangle
that face the intersection. Triangle sides shall be measured from the face of
the curb to the face of the curb at intersections and driveways. (See
graphic)
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No wall, fence or structure shall
be placed within the shaded
area that would obstruct the
view of vehicular traffic.
40 FEET
Cut Line
Property line
No wall, fence or structure shall
be placed within the shaded
area that would obstruct the
view of vehicular traffic.
(3)
Graphic is for illustrative purposes only
Parking Areas
(a) Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided between parking areas and all public streets. The
minimum landscaping required for this purpose shall be based on the measured
linear footage that extends along the length of the property line (excluding
driveways) adjacent to the public or private right-of-way. To determine the
minimum quantity of landscaping the following guidelines apply:
(i) One large or medium tree species per fifty (50) linear feet (75% of the
these trees are to be of a large tree species); and
(ii) One small tree species per twenty (2o) linear feet; and
(iii) One five (5) gallon container size large shrub per four (4) linear feet.
(iv) Trees provided in this section may be credited toward the street yard tree
requirement.
(v) The specific location where trees and shrubs are planted along the
perimeter shall be determined by the Landscape Architect preparing the
site plan.
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(b) Interior Parking Lot Landscaping
(i) A landscaped end island with a minimum width of ten (10) feet from back
of curb to back of curb shall be provided at the terminus of each parking
bay. All end islands shall be landscaped with a minimum of one large tree.
(ii) A median island with a minimum width of ten (io) feet, from back of curb
to back of curb, shall be sited between every six (6) single parking bays and
along primary internal and external access drives. Median intervals may
be expanded in order to preserve existing trees, provided an alternative
median location has been approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(iii) Landscaping within a median shall consist of medium trees. Spacing
between trees shall not exceed forty (40) feet on center.
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Shaded area constitutes
a defined parking bay.
1
A landscape median
shall be provided between
every six parking bays.
A landscape median shall be incorporated
to separate the parking area and the
traffic circulation patterns.,_,N
- Median shall be a
minimum width of 10'
from back of curb
to back of curb.
A landscape end island with at least
one large tree shall be provided at
the terminus of each parking bay.
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Maximum tree spacing of 40 feet
on center for large trees within the
median.
Graphic is for illustrative purposes only
(4) Compatibility
The purpose of this section is to (i) establish landscape buffer requirements between
higher intensity land uses adjacent to or abutting lower intensity land uses; and (2)
establish requirements to screen specific uses or structures from public view.
Screening and buffers shall provide a visual barrier between land uses, enhance the
streetscape, and provide privacy.
(a) Landscape Buffer
A landscape buffer shall be provided for all sites subject to compatibility
standards. See Section 11.400 for district specific compatibility standards.
Based on the linear footage that extents along the length of the property line
between higher and lower intensity land uses, the minimum quantity of
landscaping shall be determined by the following requirements:
(i) One large tree per fifty (50) linear feet (75% of selected material shall be of
an evergreen species); and
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(ii) One medium size tree per thirty (3o) linear feet (75% of selected material
shall be of an evergreen species); and
(iii) One small tree per fifteen (15) linear feet (75% of selected material shall be
of an evergreen species).
(b) Screening
Compliance with this section requires that all detention ponds, water quality
ponds, ground mounted equipment (i.e., transformers, air conditioner units),
dumpsters, trash receptacles, refuse storage containers, loading docks,
substations, large utility cabinets, water and waste water pumping stations,
storage sites, and other similar uses be sufficiently screened from all public
views.
(i)
Detention and/or Water Quality Ponds
All proposed detention and water quality facilities shall be screened by
means of the following landscape elements:
1. One medium tree shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet
around the boundary of the detention and/or water quality pond; and
2. One small size shall be planted for every fifteen (15) linear feet
around the boundary of the detention pond and/or water quality
pond; and
3. One large shrub (minimum five (5) gallon size) shall be planted for
every four (4) linear feet around the boundary of the detention pond
and/or water quality pond; and
4. Landscaped berm (minimum 3'o"in height); or
5. Masonry Wall (minimum 3'o"in height).
6. Required trees shall be located to maximize the screening of the
ponds.
Exceptions to the screening requirement for detention and/or water
quality ponds may be administratively granted by the Zoning
Administrator for a facility designed as a site amenity feature (i.e. pond
with fountain, ball field, etc.)
(ii) Dumpster, Trash Receptacles, Outdoor Storage
All proposed dumpsters, trash receptacles, refuse storage containers, and
outdoor storage shall be located within an enclosure providing screening
by means of combining the following landscape elements:
1. Decorative masonry wall with a non -masonry gate (minimum six feet
[6'o"] in height). The construction materials of the wall shall match
material used on the principal building located on the same lot; and
2. Large shrubs and small trees shall be arranged as foundation planting
around the perimeter of the pad area. One small tree shall be planted
on each of three sides of the enclosure, except the side where the gate
is located. One large shrub shall be planted for every four (4) linear
feet of wall constructed. The opening for the equipment however
shall not be obstructed. (Minimum shrub height at installation shall
{ be two and one half (2.5) feet. The above landscape requirements do
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not apply when the enclosure is an architectural extension of a
principal building.
(iii) Ground Mounted Equipment
All proposed ground mounted equipment shall be screened by planting
one (1) five (5) gallon or larger size shrub for every three (3) linear feet
around the boundary of the equipment. Shrubs shall be a minimum
height of two and one-half (2.5) feet at installation.
(iv) Substations, Water/Waste Water Stations
Proposed electric substations, water pump stations and waste -water lift
stations shall be screened from public views by means of a six-foot (6')
masonry wall on all three sides (minimum) combined with the following
landscape elements:
1. A fifteen foot (15') landscape buffer shall be provided in which the
following shall be incorporated:
2. One (1) large tree per fifty (50) linear feet (75% of selected material
shall be of an evergreen species); and
3. Two (2) medium size trees per thirty (30) linear feet (75% of selected
material shall be of an evergreen species); and
4. One (1) small tree per fifteen (15) linear feet (75% of selected material
shall be of an evergreen species; and
5. One (1) five (5) gallon container size large shrub per four (4) linear
feet. (75% of selected material shall be of an evergreen species).
6. Loading Areas shall be screened with a three (3) foot landscape berm
and landscaping or a solid six (6) foot fence and landscaping.
(v) Alternative Screening Requirements
In lieu of the screening requirements listed above, applicant may screen
the entire service area with a landscape berm and landscaping or with a
solid fence and landscaping. Landscaping of the entire service area shall
be installed in accordance with the landscape buffer requirements listed in
Section 11.501(4)(a) above plus the requirement of one (1) five (5) gallon
container size large shrub per four (4) linear feet.
(c) Planting Criteria for Screening
Planted material used for the purposes of screening shall comply with the
following minimum standards in addition to the General Planting
Requirements:
(i)
Selected plant material shall be evergreen for screening or may be a
combination of evergreen and deciduous for other uses. Shrubs used for
the purpose of screening shall be a minimum 5 -gallon container size at the
time of installation.
(ii) The mature height of a plant shall meet or exceed a sufficient height to
effectively obscure views.
(iii) Growth habits of selected plant materials shall provide a dense foliage
pattern that will effectively obscure views.
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(d) Irrigation
All required landscape areas shall be irrigated by an underground automatic
system that may include a drip irrigation system. This system shall adhere to
manufacturer specifications and the rules and regulations established by Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) or successor agency. In
addition, an irrigation system must be designed by a landscape architect or
irrigator licensed by the State of Texas. An irrigation system shall comply with
the following guidelines:
(i)
Sprinkler head spacing shall be designed for head-to-head coverage and
adjusted for prevailing winds. The system shall promote minimum run-off
and minimum over spray onto non -irrigated areas (i.e., paving, walkway,
building).
(ii) Sprinkler heads shall have matched precipitation rates within each control
valve circuit.
(iii) Adjustable flow controls shall be required on circuit remote control valves.
Pressure regulation component(s) shall be required where static pressure
exceeds manufacturer's recommended operating range.
(iv) Valves and circuits shall be separated based on water use requirements, so
that turf areas can be watered separately from shrubs, trees, and
groundcover areas. A minimum of one (i) bubbler each shall be provided
for all large and medium size trees.
(v) Serviceable check valves shall be required where elevation differential may
cause low head drainage adjacent to paving areas.
(vi) All automatic irrigation systems shall be equipped with an electronic
controller capable of dual or multiple programming. Controller(s) shall
have multiple cycle start capacity and a flexible calendar program,
including the capability of being set to water every five days. All automatic
irrigation systems shall be equipped with a rain and freeze sensor shut-off
device.
Alternative Compliance
In cases where a particular site opportunity exists, or where there is an unusual
construction or site circumstance, an alternative landscape plan which may not
strictly comply with the terms of this section may be submitted for approval to the
Zoning Administrator.
(a) Standards
Approval shall be based on the applicant's ability to design a plan that
substantially meets the intent of the Code.
(b) Letter
The plan must be submitted with a letter stating how the plan meets the intent
of the Code and the details of the methods used to meet the intent. In addition,
a comparison detailing the landscape elements required to satisfy strict
compliance versus the alternative plan must be provided.
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(6) Implementation of Landscape Requirements
(a) Inspection
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the project, a landscape
architect registered in the State of Texas shall inspect each site and certify on
the appropriate city form that the site meets the requirements of this section
and conforms to the approved site plan and/or landscape plan.
(b) Fiscal Guarantee
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(i)
If the required landscaping is not yet in place at the time of final building
inspection, the developer/owner shall make fiscal arrangements (by bond,
certificate of deposit, or letter of credit) satisfactory to the city. The
amount shall be determined by a contractor's estimate using current
market prices for materials and installation plus a twenty-five (25) percent
contingency to ensure that all such required landscaping shall be installed.
(ii) Any developer/owner wishing to make such fiscal arrangements must also
grant license to the city to enter upon the land for the purposes of
installing the required landscaping in the event of non-performance.
(iii) Compliance with this section must be met within six (6) months from the
date that fiscal is posted.
(c) Maintenance
(i)
All required landscaping, irrigation systems, fences, walls, berms,
vegetation and other landscape components shall be maintained by the
owner or agent in a healthy, safe, and operating condition.
(ii) Maintenance practices shall consist of all regular and normal maintenance
operations of landscaping including but not limited to weeding, irrigation,
fertilizing, pruning, mowing, and litter pick-up. Plant material that
exhibits severe levels of insect or pest infestation, disease and/or damage,
shall be appropriately treated, and all dead plant material shall be
removed and replaced with living plant material where required according
to the city approved plan for the site.
(iii) Street right-of-way between a property line and curb or street pavement
adjoining the property shall be maintained by the adjacent landowner for
sites receiving right of way credits for the street yard.
(iv) It shall be the responsibility of the owner to maintain and properly irrigate
all landscaping required by this ordinance. Failure to replace dead or
diseased plant material within thirty (30) days of written notification by
the city shall constitute a violation of the Zoning Ordinance.
Protected Trees Related to Construction
(a) Application
(i)
When an application is made for a building, site improvements, or
subdivision construction permit on any land, a plan depicting the surveyed
location of all existing trees protected in accordance with Chapter 3,
3.110o, Protected Trees, shall be shown.
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(b) Removal of Protected Trees and Associated Mitigation
Removal of protected trees and associated mitigation shall be in accordance
with Chapter 3, 3.1100, Protected Trees.
(c) Methods of Tree Protection During Construction
Protected trees retained on the site shall be protected in accordance with
Chapter 3, 3.1100, and by the following methods:
(i) Providing a pervious surface treatment (i.e. Mulch) under such trees equal
to the area covered by the tree's dripline.
(ii) Aeration must be provided if grade changes affect the survival of the tree.
(iii) Prior to any construction activity, protective barrier fencing shall be placed
around all trees to be preserved on the site to prevent any possible
destruction or damage of the tree(s). The limits of the protective barrier
fencing shall encompass the drip line of tree(s). At no time shall the tree
protective barrier fencing be removed until all construction activities and
operations have been completed and approved by city officials.
(iv) In cases where site constraints prohibit the use of protective barrier
fencing, boards, wiring and nails may be used as long as they are not
directly attached to the tree during any construction activity or operation.
(v) Materials, vehicles, and equipment are prohibited from being stored
within the area inside the protective barrier fencing.
(vi) Trees experiencing damage from construction activity and operation shall
receive remedial treatment as recommended by a certified arborist.
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(1) General
(a) Applicability
(i)
New Development
The off-street parking and loading standards of this Section apply to any
new building constructed and to any new use established.
(ii) Expansions and Alterations
The off-street parking and loading standards of this Section apply when an
existing structure or use is expanded or enlarged. Additional off-street
parking and loading spaces will be required to serve the entire building or
use. The number of off-street parking and loading spaces provided for the
entire use (preexisting + expansion) shall equal at least ioo percent of the
minimum requirement established in the Off -Street Parking Requirements
table, in Section 11.5o2(2)(a).
(b) No Reduction Below Requirement
Existing parking and loading spaces may not be reduced below the
requirements established in this Section. Any change in use that increases
applicable off-street parking or loading requirements will be deemed a violation
of this Chapter unless parking and loading spaces are provided in accordance
with the provisions of this Section.
(2) Off -Street Parking Requirements
(a) Off -Street Parking Requirements Table
The following table lists minimum off-street parking requirements by land use
category.
Ofd Street Parking Requirements
Use
General Requirement
Additional Requirement
Residential Uses
SF; detached
2 per dwelling unit
2 garage enclosed parking spaces
SF; zero lot line
2 per dwelling unit
2 garage enclosed parking spaces
Village residential
2 per dwelling unit
2 garage enclosed parking spaces
SF; attached
2 per dwelling unit
2 garage enclosed parking spaces
Townhouse
2 per dwelling unit
2 garage enclosed parking spaces
Apartment
1.5 per I -bedroom unit
2 per 2 -bedroom unit
2.5 per 2+ bedroom unit
Additional 5 percent of total
number of required spaces
Upper story residential
1.5 per bedroom
Group homes of six or less
persons
na
Group homes of more than six
persons
1 per 2 bedrooms
1.5 per 2 employees
All other Group Living
1 per 2 bedrooms
1.5 per 2 employees
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Use
General Requirement
Additional Requirement
Public and Civic Uses
Community Service
1 per 250 ft2 GFA
In-home day care of six or
fewer children
na
Day Care
1 per eight pupils
Elementary Schools
3 per classroom
Middle Schools
3 per classroom
High Schools
10 per classroom
All other Educational Facilities
20 per classroom
Government Facilities
1 per 250 ft2 GFA
1 per fleet vehicle
Hospitals
1 per 4 patient beds
Institutions
1 per 250 ft2 GFA
1.5 per 2 employees
Community Parks
varies
Parking requirement based on
uses in park; must be reviewed
and approved by Zoning
Administrator
Amenity Centers
1.5 per 250 ft2 GFA
Linear Parks/Linkages
Trailheads
varies
Parking requirement based on
uses in park; must be reviewed
and approved by Zoning
Administrator
Golf courses and Country
clubs
4 spaces per hole
1.5 per 250 ft2 GFA of accessory
use structures
Cemeteries, Columbaria,
Mausoleums, Memorial Parks,
and Crematoria
1 per 50 internment plots
(cemeteries and memorial parks);
1 per 350 ft2 GFA (mausoleum
and crematorium)
Funeral Home
1 per 100 ft2 GFA
Minimum of 20 spaces
Park and Ride Facility
na
All other Passenger Terminals
2 per 250 ft2 GFA
Place of Worship
1 per 3 seats
Place of Worship with 2500
sq. ft or less of accessory uses
1 per 3 seats in place of worship
Spaces necessary to accommodate
accessory use based on
requirement for accessory use
Place of worship with more
than 2500 sq. ft. of accessory
uses
1 per 3 seats in place of worship
Spaces necessary to accommodate
accessory use based on
requirement for accessory use
Wireless Transmission
Facilities — traditional
none
Major Utilities
1 per facility
1 additional per 250 ft2 GFA
1 per fleet vehicle
Intermediate Utilities
none
Minor Utilities
none
Commercial Uses
Eating Establishments
1 per 100 ft2 GFA (includes any
outdoor seating and waiting areas)
Entertainment, Outdoor
1 per 250 ft2 GFA structural area
1 per two seats
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Off -Street Parking Requirements
Use
General Requirement
Additional Requirement
Office
1 per 250 ft2 GFA
Medical Office Building
1 per 150 ft2 GFA
Bed and Breakfast
1 per bedroom
1.5 per 2 resident owners
All other Overnight
Accommodation
1 per bedroom
1.5 per 2 employees;
1 per 150 ft2 conference space
Parking, Commercial
none
Indoor entertainment activities
1 per 250 ft2 GFA
or, 1 per 4 seats for theaters
1 additional per 500 ft2 GFA upto
50,000 ft GFA; 1 per 1000 ft
thereafter, excluding theaters
Heavy equipment sales and1
leasing
per 250 ft2 GFA
1 additional per 500 ft2 GFA up to
50,000 ft2 GFA
Shopping Centers larger than
100,000 ft2
1 per 225 ft2 GFA
All other Retail Sales and
Service
I per 250 ft2 GFA
Self -Service Storage
1 space per 50 storage units
Car wash, full service
1 per 150 ft2 GFA
Shall meet off-street stacking
space requirements from this
Section.
Car wash, self-service
1 per facility
Shall meet off-street stacking
space requirements from this
Section.
Vehicle repair and body shop
facilities
2 per service bay
Shall meet off-street stacking
space requirements from this
Section.
Auto service facilities
2 per service bay
Shall meet off-street stacking
space requirements from this
Section.
Vehicle sales, rental or leasingI
facilities
per 500 ft2 GFA indoor facility
1 additional per 1000 ft2 GFA
outdoor lot area
All other Vehicle Sales and
Service
I per 250 ft2 GFA
5 per service bay
Industrial Uses
Light Industrial Service,
Manper
ufacturing, and Assembly
1500 ft2 GFA indoor facility
except indoor storage ��
1 additional per 1000 ft2 GFA
outdoor facility; 1 per 2,500 ft2
indoor storage area
Warehouse and Freight
Movement
1 per 500 ft2 GFA indoor facility,
except indoor storage
I additional per 1000 ft2 GFA2
outdoor facility; 1 per 2,500 ft
indoor storage area
Mineral Extraction
1 per 300 ft2 GFA indoor facility
1.5 per 2 employees
Waste -Related Service
1 per 250 ft2 GFA
1 additional per 1000 ft2 GFA
outdoor facility; 1 per 2,500 ft2
indoor storage area
Wholesale Trade
1300 ft2 GFA indoor facili
per
except indoor storage ty�
1 additional per 1000 ft2 GFA
outdoor facility; 1 per 2,500 k2
indoor storage area
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Alternative Parking Plan
An alternative parking plan may be approved by the Zoning Administrator for
specific developments that are deemed to require a different amount of parking than
the standards shown in the Off -Street Parking Requirements table. The Zoning
Administrator shall establish conditions necessary to insure the adequacy of future
on-site parking when approving an alternate parking plan. Any alternative standard
shall meet the criteria below.
(a) The use of the building is specific and occupied by a single user.
(b) The applicant provides a detailed breakdown of his or her parking requirements
indicating employee counts, shift distribution and visitor or customer needs.
(c) The applicant provides a site plan showing how additional parking to meet
standard requirements would be provided if the use changed or parking needs
increase.
In limited cases, off-site parking, shared parking agreements, and reciprocal access
and parking agreements may be approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(4) Exceptions to Off -Street Parking Requirements
The property owners of Lots 8 through i9, Block 9; Lots 1 through 9, Block 22; and
Lots 11 through 19, Block 8; all in the Original Plat of Round Rock, are not required
to comply with the Off -Street Parking Requirements stated above.
Downtown Reinvestment Zone Special Requirements
(a) The property owners of all properties located within the Downtown
Reinvestment Zone which are zoned C -i (General Commercial) and are adjacent
to streets with rights-of-way 8o feet wide or greater, other than Round Rock
Avenue, Mays Street, and South Lampasas Street from Bagdad Street to the
alleyway between Bagdad Street and East Main Street, shall be permitted to
utilize said rights-of-way for on -street parking spaces to meet the City's parking
requirements.
(b) In order to utilize the rights-of-way for parking spaces as provided above, all of
the following conditions shall be met:
(i) The property owner shall set aside, within the property's buildable area, an
open, undeveloped, unpaved area having the same square footage as that
portion of the right-of-way used for on -street parking.
(ii) The property owner shall maintain the on -street parking area, including,
but not limited to, landscaping, pavement repair, drainage, and striping.
(iii) For each 15 on -street parking spaces or fraction thereof, the property
owner shall provide either two landscaped islands 9 feet by 20 feet or one
landscaped island i8 by 20 feet as determined by the Zoning
Administrator.
(iv) The property owner shall submit to the City a site plan depicting the on
street parking spaces, the required landscaped islands, and the open,
undeveloped portion of the property, for the review and approval of the
Zoning Administrator and the Director of Public Works prior to
construction of any on -street parking spaces.
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(v) Any on -street parking spaces located on West Main Street shall be
constructed with brick pavers comparable in color and style with the brick
pavers used for the sidewalks adjacent to Round Rock Avenue between IH
35 and Mays Street.
(vi) The Director of Public Works shall determine that the use of on -street
parking will not adversely affect drainage within the area.
(vii) No on -street parking shall be located within 4o feet of any curb corner.
(viii) All parking spaces shall be a minimum of 9 feet by 18 feet.
(6) Rules for Computing Requirements
The following rules apply when computing off-street parking and loading
requirements.
(a) Multiple Uses
Lots containing more than one use shall provide parking and loading in an
amount equal to the total of the requirements for all uses.
(b) Fractions
When measurements of the number of required spaces result in a fractional
number, any fraction of 1/2 or less will be rounded down to the next lower whole
number and any fraction of more than 1/2 will be rounded up to the next higher
whole number.
(7)
(c) Area Measurements
Unless otherwise expressly stated, all square -footage -based parking and loading
standards shall be computed on the basis of gross floor area, which for purposes
of computing off-street parking requirements, shall mean the gross floor area of
the building measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the
centerline of walls separating two buildings and shall include the following
areas:
(i) The area of each floor of the structure.
(ii) All attic space used for active commercial space.
(d) Occupancy -Based Standards
For the purpose of computing parking requirements based on employees,
residents or occupants, calculations shall be based on the largest number of
persons working on any single shift, the maximum enrollment or the maximum
fire -rated capacity, whichever is applicable and whichever results in the greater
number of spaces.
(e) Unlisted Uses
Upon receiving a development application for a use not specifically listed in the
Off -Street Parking Requirements Table, the Zoning Administrator shall apply
the off-street parking standard specified for the listed use that is deemed most
similar to the proposed use or require a parking study in accordance with an
Alternative Parking Plan, as described in Section 11.502(3), above.
Location, Setbacks and Buffering of Required Parking
Except where an alternative parking plan has been approved by the Zoning
Administrator, all required off-street parking spaces shall be located on the same lot
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as the principal use. Unless otherwise expressly stated, off-street parking areas shall
be set back in accordance with Section 11.501, Landscaping.
(8) Parking Space and Parking Lot Design
(a) Parking Space Dimensions
Required off-street parking spaces shall have minimum dimensions of 9 feet in
width by 18 feet in length.
(b) Aisle Widths
Drive aisle widths adjoining off-street parking spaces shall comply with the
following standards:
(9)
Minimum Aisle Width for Specified Parking (in feet)
90°
75°
60°
45° or Tess
26
23
16
12.5
Note: Two-way drive aisles shall always require a minimum width of 26 feet.
(c) Markings
(i)
Each required off-street parking space and off-street parking area shall be
identified by surface markings at least 4 inches in width. Markings shall be
visible at all times. Such markings shall be arranged to provide for orderly
and safe loading, unloading, parking and storage of vehicles.
(ii) One-way and two-way accesses into required parking facilities shall be
identified by directional arrows.
(d) Surfacing and Maintenance
All off-street parking areas, drive aisles, internal roadways, and loading areas
for all uses shall be paved and kept in a dust -free condition at all times.
(e)
Access
Required parking spaces shall not have direct access to a street or highway.
Access to required parking spaces shall be provided by on-site driveways. Off
street parking spaces shall be accessible without backing into or otherwise
reentering a public right-of-way.
(f) Tandem Parking
Tandem parking in the Multifamily or Senior Districts shall be permitted only
when it is located in front of a garage, which is attached to a dwelling unit and
the tandem space is assigned only to the dwelling unit to which the garage is
attached.
Use. of Required Parking Spaces
(a) Required off-street parking areas shall be used solely for the parking of licensed,
motor vehicles in operating condition. Required spaces may not be used for
storage of trash dumpsters, the display of goods for sale or lease, for motor
vehicle repair or service work of any kind, storage of vehicles, boats, motor
homes, campers, mobile homes, or building materials, or for display or storage
of vehicles for lease, sale or rent.
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(b) Recreational vehicles shall not be stored on any lot or street other than a
residential lot of the owner or a site specifically designed and approved by the
Zoning Administrator to accommodate them.
(10) Vehicle Stacking Areas
(a) Minimum Number of Spaces
Off-street stacking spaces shall be provided as indicated in the following table.
Minimum Off -Street Stacking Spaces
Activity Type
Minimum Spaces
Measured From
Bank teller lane
4
Teller or Window
Automated teller machine
3
Teller
Restaurant drive through
6
Order Box
Restaurant drive through
4
Order Box to Pick -Up Window
Auto service facility stalls;
vehicle repair and body
shop stalls
2
Entrance to stall
Car wash stall, automatic
4
Entrance to wash bay
Car wash stall, self-service
3
Entrance to wash bay
Gasoline pump island
2
Pump Island
Other
Determined by Zoning Administrator
(b) Design and Layout
Required stacking spaces are subject to the following design and layout
standards.
(i) Size
Stacking spaces shall be a minimum of 10 feet by 20 feet in size.
(ii) Location
Stacking spaces may not impede on- or off-site traffic movements or
movements into or out of off-street parking spaces.
(1 1) Parking and Storage of Large Vehicles and Equipment
(a) Outdoor storage or overnight outdoor parking of tractor -trailers, semi -trucks,
semi -trailers, or other vehicles having a gross vehicle weight rating of 17,000
pounds or more, shall not be permitted in any residential district or in the C -i,
C-2, OF, PF and SR zoning districts. This prohibition shall not apply to pick-up
trucks, or personal recreational equipment. Construction equipment shall not
be stored on lots in residential or commercial districts except during the period
of permitted construction.
(b) Screening from public rights-of-way or lower intensity residential uses shall be
required in multifamily developments for areas designated or available for
parking and storage of recreation vehicles, boats, small trailers and other non-
commercial equipment. Such screening shall consist of permanent material
such as concrete, masonry, wood, steel, etc.
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(12) Off -Street Loading
(a) No Use of Public Right -of -Way
At no time shall goods be loaded or unloaded from the right-of-way of a
collector or arterial street. No part of any vehicle shall be allowed to extend into
the right-of-way of a collector or arterial street while being loaded or unloaded.
(b) Location
Plans for location, design and layout of all loading spaces shall be indicated on
required site plans. Loading space size shall be based on need and in accordance
with standard engineering requirements as determined by the Zoning
Administrator.
11.503 Traffic Impact Studies
(1) Applicability
A traffic impact study shall be required with zoning map amendment applications,
including planned unit developments that are projected to generate ioo or more
peak hour vehicle trips.
(2) Preapplication Meeting
When a traffic impact study is required, the type and scope of the study shall be
determined during a preapplication meeting with the Zoning Administrator and City
Traffic Engineer. The Zoning Administrator may also include representatives from
other agencies and departments. The elements to be determined during the meeting
shall include the following.
(a) Type of Study
The possible types of reports include: a letter report, full traffic impact analysis
report or special report (e.g., sight distance survey).
(b) Definition of Impact Area
The impact area shall be identified by the City Traffic Engineer at the
preapplication meeting.
(c) Period of Analysis
Periods of analysis may include: daily traffic, AM, PM or weekend peak hour.
(d) Analysis Scenarios
Scenarios for analysis include: existing conditions, opening year conditions with
and without development, and 10 years after opening with and without
development.
Process
Process for determining trip generation and distribution including: trip
generation category, diversion assumptions and distribution assumptions.
Growth Rate Assumption
The rate of growth assumed in background traffic assumptions.
Mitigation Plan
Where the analysis indicates that the project will create deficiencies in the
impact area, improvements shall be recommended which shall include
(e)
(f)
(g)
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(3)
projected cost estimates. The design of improvements shall be in accordance
with specifications of the City Traffic Engineer and, where appropriate, the
Texas Department of Transportation. Where the City Council determines that a
mitigation plan is not adequate to address the traffic impacts of the project, it
may serve as a basis for denial of the original zoning, rezoning or planned unit
development request.
Traffic Study Elements
A letter report or special report shall only include those elements agreed upon in the
preapplication meeting.
11.504 Access and Circulation
(1)
Location of Existing and Planned Transit Routes
Any proposed development shall take into account the location of existing and
planned transit routes and provide vehicular and pedestrian connections (including
hike and bike trails) to any transit points within or adjacent to the development.
(2) Easements -
(a) Emergency Access Drives
Emergency access drives shall be at least 24 feet in width.
(b) Street Access
No use shall be permitted to take direct access to a street except as permitted in
this Section.
(i)
Local Streets
All residential uses may take direct access to local streets. Nonresidential
uses shall not take direct access to local streets, except when no higher
street classification is available.
(ii) Collector Streets
No single-family dwelling shall take direct access to collector streets,
except when no local street is available.
(iii) Arterial Streets
No residential use, other than multifamily, shall take direct access to
arterial streets. When uses take access to an arterial street, the point of
access shall be directly across from another existing point of access, or
spaced at least 200 feet from any intersecting street or other point of
access to the arterial.
(c) Driveway Connections to Adjacent Development
(i)
Driveway connections to adjacent development shall be provided and
clearly identified on any site plan submitted pursuant to this Chapter. All
driveway connections shown on a site plan shall be constructed and
stubbed, and future development of adjacent property shall complete a
connection to any existing stub.
(ii) The City Engineer may waive the requirement for a driveway connection
required above in those cases where unusual topography or site conditions
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would render such an easement of no useable benefit to adjoining
properties.
(iii) The City Engineer may approve the closure of driveway access in those
cases where adjoining parcels are subsequently developed with a
residential use.
Design Requirements and Standards
(a) Minimum Access
Each parcel of land which legally exists on the effective date of this Chapter and
which abuts a street right-of-way shall be permitted at least one access point,
except where restricted by plat note or separate instrument easement.
(b) Additional Access
The City Engineer may require more than one access point onto a collector or
arterial street for a single parcel during site plan review provided that the
number and location of access points onto local streets and the additional
access points onto collector and arterial streets shall be approved by the
highway authority having jurisdiction over the roadway from which access is
being taken.
(c) Width of Access
The width of access driveways shall be determined by the highway authority
having jurisdiction over the roadway from which access is being taken.
However, in no case shall an individual driveway width be greater than 45 feet,
except that the width of a landscaped center median shall not count towards
this standard.
(d) Closure or Relocation of Existing Access Points
The City Engineer, in conjunction with the highway authority having
jurisdiction over the roadway from which access is being taken, shall have the
authority to require the closure or relocation of existing access points where
multiple access points to the site are available.
Curb Cuts at Intersections
A curb cut for a corner parcel at the intersection of any streets shall be located
the maximum practical distance from the edge of the right-of-way of the
intersecting streets, without intrusion into any required buffer. The number
and location of the curb cut shall be approved by the highway authority having
jurisdiction over the street from which access is being taken.
1 1.505 Outdoor Display and Storage
(e)
(1)
General
Outdoor display and storage is allowed in certain nonresidential districts in
accordance with this Section. Any merchandise, material or equipment situated
outdoors shall be subject to the requirements of this Section. For the purpose of this
section, outdoor display and storage shall be broken down into three categories.
(2) Permitted Outdoor Display and Storage
The three categories of outdoor display and storage shall be allowed in the districts
designated in the table below. Each category is described in Section (3), below.
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Permitted Outdoor Display and Storage Table
Category
C-1
PF
LI, I, MI
OS
Outdoor Display
X
X
Limited Outdoor Storage
X
X
X
General Outdoor Storage
X
X
(3) Categories of Outdoor Display and Storage
(a) Outdoor Display
(i)
(ii)
Outdoor display is display of items actively for sale.
Outdoor display shall be allowed adjacent to a principal building wall and
extending to a distance no greater than 10 feet from the wall. Such display
shall not be permitted to block windows, entrances or exits, and shall not
impair the ability of pedestrians to use the sidewalks.
(iii) Outdoor display in the OS district shall only be permitted in metropolitan
and regional parks.
(iv) Outdoor display in the Downtown Reinvestment Zone may be permitted in
limited quantities provided it does not impede pedestrian traffic.
(b) Limited Outdoor Storage
(i)
Limited outdoor storage is temporary storage of goods in individual
packaging and not in storage containers. Organic materials in plastic
packaging are considered limited outdoor storage.
(ii) Limited outdoor storage shall be screened from view outside the site by a
solid masonry wall at least six feet in height. Limited outdoor storage in
the Industrial (I) and Mining (MI) districts is exempt from the screening
requirements provided that district buffering standards have been met.
(iii) Limited outdoor storage shall not be allowed in any off-street parking
spaces.
(c) General Outdoor Storage
(i)
General outdoor storage consists of all remaining forms of outdoor storage
not classified as outdoor display or limited outdoor storage. General
outdoor storage also includes items stored in shipping containers, conexes,
and semi -trailers not attached to a truck provided that they not be stacked
more than 2 units high.
(ii) General outdoor storage shall be allowed in unlimited quantity, provided
that the storage area is screened from any public right-of-way by means of
an opaque wall at least six feet in height. General outdoor storage in the
Industrial (I) and Mining (MI) districts is exempt from the screening
requirements provided that district buffering standards have been met.
(iii) Except for the Industrial (I) and Mining (MI) districts, no general outdoor
storage shall be permitted within the following areas.
1. A required front setback
2. Between a front setback and the building front
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3. Between a side setback along a public right-of-way and any building
or structure
(iv) General outdoor storage shall not be allowed in any off-street parking
areas.
(v) General outdoor storage in the OS district shall only be permitted in
metropolitan and regional parks.
(4) Additional Outdoor Display and Storage Requirements
(a) Required to show on Site Plan
All limited outdoor storage and general outdoor storage areas shall be clearly
shown on the site plan submitted for the property.
(b) Right -of -Way
Unless specifically authorized elsewhere in the City's ordinances, all outdoor
storage and display shall be located outside the public right-of-way.
Exceptions
(a) Vehicles (including boats) for sale as part of a properly permitted vehicle sales
use shall not be considered merchandise, material or equipment subject to the
restrictions of this Section. Such vehicles shall be located and displayed on a
paved vehicle use area, clearly indicated on the site plan, and screened under
the same requirements for a parking lot.
(b) Waste generated on-site and deposited in ordinary refuse containers and
enclosed areas shall not be considered outdoor display and storage.
(5)
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Section 11.600 Nonconformities
11.601 General
Except as specified in this Section, any use, building or structure existing at the time
of enactment of this Chapter or classification amendment applicable to its use, may
be continued even though such use, building or structure may not conform with the
provisions of this Chapter for the district in which it is located; provided, however,
that this Section shall not apply to any use, building or structure established in
violation of this Chapter or ordinance previously in effect in Round Rock.
1 1.602 Nonconforming Lots of Record
In any district in which single-family dwellings are a permitted use, a single-family
detached dwelling that complies with the restrictions below may be erected on a
nonconforming lot that is not less than 30 feet in width, consisting entirely of one
tract of land of not less than 3,000 square feet, and that meets each of the following
conditions.
(a) Has less than the prescribed minimum lot area, width and depth, or any of
them.
(b) Is shown by a recorded plat or deed to have been a lot of record owned
separately and individually from adjoining tracts of land at a time when the
creation of a lot of such size, depth and width at such location would not have
been prohibited by any zoning or other ordinance.
(c) Has remained in separate and individual ownership from adjoining tracts of
land continuously during the entire time that the creation of such lot has been
not permitted by the applicable zoning ordinance or other ordinances.
1 1.603 Nonconforming Buildings, Uses and Land
Prior to the issuance of any building or development permit, all non -conforming
buildings, structures, and uses shall be removed or brought into compliance with all
provisions of the Code except as follows:
(a) Nonconforming Buildings and Structures
(i)
Normal repairs and maintenance may be made to a nonconforming
building or structure; provided that no structure alterations shall be made
except those required by law or ordinance or those necessary for installing
or enclosing required sanitary facilities, such as toilets and bathrooms.
(ii) Unless otherwise provided, a nonconforming building or structure shall
not be added to or enlarged in any manner unless such additions and
enlargements meet the requirements of the district in which such building
or structure is located.
(iii) A nonconforming building or structure shall not be moved in whole or in
part unless every portion of such building or structure is made to conform
to all regulations of the district in which it is to be located.
(iv) If a nonconforming building or structure is damaged or destroyed to an
extent of less than 6o percent of its fair market value by fire, explosion, act
of God, or the public enemy, then restoration or new construction shall be
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permitted. If destruction is greater than 6o percent of its fair market value,
such building or structure and its use, if repaired or replaced, shall
conform to all regulations of the district in which it is located, and it shall
be treated as a new building.
(v) Where the building official determines that a nonconforming building or
structure has been damaged or destroyed to an extent greater than 60
percent of its fair market value and denies a building permit for
reconstruction on the basis of a nonconforming use, an applicant for a
permit shall have the right of appeal to City Council within 15 days after
receipt of notification of such action. The applicant shall be advised by the
City Secretary of the time and place of the hearing at which the appeal will
be considered and that the applicant shall have the right to attend and be
heard as to reasons for filing the appeal. In determining the time and place
of the hearing the City Secretary shall cause a public notification to be
published in the official newspaper describing the requested development,
a minimum of ten days prior to the hearing; and cause certified letters to
be sent to all property owners within 200 feet of the boundary of the parcel
of land for which the building permit is being applied for. In determining
whether to allow the issuance of a building permit, the City Council shall
determine that each of the following standards has been met.
1. It will not be contrary to the public interest.
2. It will be in harmony with adjacent land uses.
3. It will not adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare.
(vi) A vacant, nonconforming building or structure lawfully constructed before
the date of enactment of this section may be occupied by a use for which
the building or structure was designed or intended, if so occupied within a
period of 90 days after the effective date of this section. The use of a
nonconforming building or structure lawfully constructed before the date
of enactment of this section which becomes vacant after the effective date
of this section, may be reoccupied by the use for which the building or
structure was designed or intended, if so occupied within a period of 90
days after the building or structure becomes vacant. All such buildings,
after 90 days of vacancy, shall be converted to a conforming use.
(b) Nonconforming Uses
The nonconforming use of a building or structure may be continued as
hereinafter provided:
(i) The nonconforming use of a building or structure may not be changed to a
use which does not conform to the requirements of the district in which it
is situated.
(ii) A nonconforming use of a conforming building or structure shall not be
extended or expanded into any other portion of such conforming building
or structure, nor changed except to a conforming use. If such
nonconforming use or portion there of is voluntarily discontinued or
changed to a conforming use, any future use of such building, structure or
portion thereof shall conform to the regulations of the district in which
such building or structure is located.
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(c) Nonconforming Use of Land
The nonconforming use of land existing at the time of the effective date of this
section may continue as hereinafter provided:
(i)
A nonconforming use of land shall not be expanded, extended, or changed
to some other use not in compliance with the regulations of the district in
which the land is situated.
(ii) If a nonconforming use of land or any portion thereof, is voluntarily
discontinued for a period of ninety (90) days, any future use of such land
or portion thereof shall be in conformity with the regulations of the district
in which such land or portion thereof is located.
(d) Abandonment
The nonconforming use of building, structure, or land which has been
abandoned, shall not thereafter be returned to such nonconforming use. A
nonconforming use shall be considered abandoned when:
(i) The intent of the owner to discontinue the use is apparent; or
(ii) The characteristic equipment and furnishings of the nonconforming use
have been removed from the premises and have not been replaced by
similar equipment within 90 days; or
(iii) A nonconforming building, structure, or land, or portion thereof, which is,
or hereafter, becomes vacant and remains unoccupied for a period of 90
days; or
(iv) A nonconforming use has been replaced by a conforming use.
(e) Change in District Boundaries
Whenever the boundaries of a zoning district shall be changed as to transfer an
area from one (1) district to another district, or when the boundaries of districts
are changed as the result of annexation of new territory, or changed in the
regulations or restriction of this section, the foregoing provisions relating to
nonconforming uses shall also apply to any uses existing therein which may
become nonconforming.
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Section 1 1.700 Enforcement
11.701 Administration
This Chapter shall be enforced by the Zoning Administrator. No oversight or
dereliction on the part of the Zoning Administrator or on the part of any official or
employee of the City shall legalize, authorize, or excuse the violation of any of the
provisions of this Chapter.
1 1.702 Violation and Penalties
The owner of a building or premises in or upon which a violation of any provision of
this Chapter has been committed or shall exist, or the lessee or tenant of an entire
building or entire premises in or upon which a violation has been committed or shall
exist, or the agent, architect, building contractor, or any other person, firm, or
corporation who commits, takes part, or assists in any violation, or who maintains
any building or premises in or upon which such violation exists, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction, shall be punished as per the provisions of Section
1.600 of the Code.
1 1.703 Remedies and Enforcement Powers
In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered,
repaired, converted, maintained, or any building, structure, or land is used in
violation of this Chapter, the appropriate authorities of the City, in addition to other
remedies, may institute appropriate action or proceeding to prevent such unlawful
erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, maintenance, or use to
correct or abate such violation, or to prevent the occupancy of such building,
structure, or land.
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Section 1 1.800 Definitions
11.801 Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to define words, terms and phrases contained within
this Chapter, unless otherwise specifically defined elsewhere herein.
11.802 Definitions
Definitions for words not defined below may be found in WEBSTER'S DICTIONARY OF
THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, UNABRIDGED, subject to interpretation by the Zoning
Administrator.
Term
Definition
Abandonment
When the use of a property has ceased and the property has been vacant for 90 days,
abandonment of use will be presumed unless the owner can show that a diligent effort has
been made to sell, rent, or use the property for a legally permissible use.
Abate, abatement
To end a nuisance, emergence, or nonconformance.
Abutting
Having a common border with or being separated from such common border only by an
alley, easement or right-of-way.
Access
A means of vehicular entry to or exit from property.
Accessory
building/structure
Includes but is not limited to swimming pools, decks, storage sheds, barbeque structures,
detached garages, playscapes, tree houses and other similar buildings or structures, and is a
structure that (I) is subordinate to and services a principal building or a principal use legally
existing on the same zoning lot; (2) is subordinate in area, extent and purpose to the
principal building or principal use; (3) contributes to the comfort, convenience or necessity
of the occupants, business or industry of the principal structure or principal use served and
(4) is located on the same zoning lot as the principal structure or principal use served.
Address
The number or other designation assigned to a housing unit, business establishment, or
other structure for purposes of mail delivery, emergency services, and so forth.
Adjoining properties
Property that touches or is directly across a street from the subject property.
Amenity center
A private facility associated with a specific development that provides social gathering areas,
recreational facilities, or other types of common space for the exclusive benefit of residents
of the development.
Apartment
A structure that contains 3 or more dwelling units that share common walls or floor/ceilings
with one or more units. The land underneath the structure is not divided into separate lots.
Auto service facilities
An establishment that provides direct services to motor vehicles where the driver or
passengers generally wait in the car or nearby while the service is performed. Typical uses
include gas stations (without vehicle repair/service bays), quick -lube services, tire sales and
installation, and wheel and brake shops. Only minor repairs are conducted on the site of
auto service facilities. This use does not include truck stops and associated repair facilities.
Basement
The portion of a building that is partially or wholly below ground level. The basement is not
a complete structure and it serves as a substructure or foundation for a building.
Bed -and -Breakfast
A private residence or commercial operation that offers sleeping accommodations and
serves breakfasts at no extra cost to its lodgers.
Berm
An earthen mound designed to promote visual interest and topographic variety, as well as,
screening undesirable views and assisting in noise reduction. A berm shall have a minimum
height of 36" with a maximum side slope of four (4) horizontal feet to one (I) vertical foot.
Berms are to be sited as not to encroach upon the critical root zones of existing trees.
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Term
Definition
Block
Land that is entirely surrounded by public highway, street, roads, reserved right-of-way,
railroad right-of-way, or parks, and the like, or a combination thereof.
Bond
Any form of security including a cash deposit, surety bond, collateral, property or
instrument of credit in an amount and form satisfactory to the City Council.
Building
A structure built, maintained, or intended for use for the shelter or enclosure of persons,
animals, or property of any kind.
Building area
The total area enclosed by a line formed by the outside surface of all walls at the foundation
line.
Building coverage
The area of a lot covered by buildings (principal and accessory) or roofed areas, as
measured along the outside wall at ground level, and including all projections, other than
open porches, fire escapes, canopy areas and the first two feet of a roof overhang.
Building line (setback
line)
The line or lines within a lot created by the intersection of the vertical planes of a building
and the ground. The required building setback line is measured from the property line.
Building lot
A platted tract of land that, at the time of filing for a building permit, is intended by its
owner or developer to be used, developed, or built upon as a unit, under single ownership
or control. It shall front upon a dedicated street.
Building permit
A permit issued by the City for the construction, erection or alteration of a structure or
building.
Building, front of
That exterior wall of a building that faces an adjacent street right-of-way.
Building, principal
A building in which is conducted the principal use of the lot on which it is situated.
Caliper
Caliper is the term used to define the diameter of a young tree. The caliper is measured six
(6) inches above the ground for trees that are up to and including four (4) inch caliper size.
For trees that are larger than four (4) inch caliper, they should be measured twelve (12)
inches above the ground.
Canopy
The upper vegetative cover of a tree or tree grouping.
Caretaker residence
A dwelling unit which is used exclusively by the owner, manager or operator of a principal
permitted use and which is located on the same lot or parcel as the principal use.
Carwash
A facility for washing passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, or other light duty
equipment.
Cemetery
Land used or intended to be used for burial or cremation of the dead, whether human or
animal, including a mausoleum or columbarium.
Central Business
District
The Central Business District shall be defined as Lots 11-19 of Blocks 21 and 22 of the
Round Rock Original Plat.
Circulation
Systems, structures, and physical improvements for the movement of people and goods by
such means as streets, highways, sidewalks, and other paved improvements.
City
The City of Round Rock, Texas.
City Council
The City Council of the City of Round Rock, Texas.
Code enforcement
Duties designated to the Zoning Administrator to cause property owners and others
responsible for buildings and related land uses to bring their properties up to standards
required by building codes, housing codes and other regulations.
Collocation
Locating wireless communications equipment from more than one provider on a single
mount, tower, or support structure.
Columbarium
A structure or building substantially exposed above ground intended to be used for the
interment of the cremated remains of a deceased person.
Community
recreational facilities
Any parks, playgrounds and community buildings owned and/or operated by the City or
other governmental agency, country clubs or golf courses, but not including miniature golf
courses, driving ranges or similar forms of commercial amusement.
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Term
Definition
Community service
Uses of a public, nonprofit, or charitable nature providing professional service of an ongoing
education, training, or non -correctional counseling to the general public, on a regular basis,
without a residential component. Typical uses include libraries, museums, senior centers,
community centers, youth club facilities, and social service facilities. Does not include soup
kitchens.
Condominium
Is a form of real property ownership that combines separate ownership of individual
apartments or units with common ownership of other elements such as land or accessory
buildings.
Contiguous
Immediately adjacent to (at one or more points) and not separated by a railroad or right -of-
way.
Country club
Any private recreational, social, and multi-purpose use associated with a private golf course
for the benefit and enjoyment of members and their guests. Typical uses include clubhouses,
tennis courts, playgrounds and swimming pools.
County
Williamson County, Texas or where applicable, Travis County, Texas.
Covenant, protective
Contract made between private parties as to the manner in which land may be used with a
view towards protecting and preserving the physical and economic integrity of an area.
Covenants are not enforced by the City.
Creek
A stream of surface water sufficient to produce a defined channel or bed. Center lines of
creeks shall not be used as a legal boundary.
Critical Root Zone
A region measured outward from the trunk of a tree representing the essential area of the
roots that must be preserved for the tree's livelihood. The CRZ is measured as one foot of
radial distance outward from the trunk for every inch of the tree caliper, and may not be
Tess than a radius of eight (8) feet.
Day care (in home)
A residential use, in which an individual or organization provides daytime care for six or
fewer children not related by blood or marriage to, or not the legal wards or foster children
of, the attendant adult.
Day care (all other)
A non-residential building where care, supervision, custody or control is provided for
children or adults for any part of a 24-hour day up to 12 hours of total daily operation.
Day, business or
work
A work day in which the City offices are open for business, exclusive of weekends and
holidays, as established by the City Council.
Deciduous
A plant or tree with foliage that sheds annually.
Decorative Wall
A wall of masonry (brick, stone, stucco, concrete, cmu / split faced block,) construction with
a masonry cap having an exterior finish that complements and or matches the primary
architecture of a proposed or existing development.
Dedication
The transfer of property interests from private to public ownership for a public purpose.
The transfer may be of fee -simple interest or of a less than fee interest, including an
easement.
Deed restriction
An agreement that binds and restricts the land in the hands of present owners and
subsequent purchasers. Deed Restrictions are enforced by the land owners involved and
not by City government.
Density
The number of dwelling units permitted per acre of land.
Design, street
The location of streets, alignment of streets, grades, and widths of streets, alignment of
easements, grades and widths of easements, alignment and right-of-way for drainage and
sanitary sewers, and the designation of minimum lot area, width and length.
Designated arterial
roadway
The following roadways are considered Designated Arterial Roadways: IH 35, RM 620, U.S.
Hwy 79, FM 1325, RM 1431, Old Settlers Boulevard, Greenlawn Boulevard, Doublecreek
Drive, Sunrise Road, Chandler Road, Sam Bass Road, Chisholm Trail, McNeil Road, Hesters
Crossing Road, Gattis School Road, Louis Henna Boulevard, Redbud Lane (C.R. 122), FM
1460, C.R. 172, C.R. 112, SH 45, SH 130, Wyoming Springs Drive, and A.W. Grimes Blvd.
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Term
Definition
Development
The division of a parcel of land into 2 or more parcels; the construction, reconstruction,
conversion, structural alternation, relocation, or enlargement of any buildings; any use or
change in use of any buildings or land; any extension of any use of land or any clearing,
grading, excavation or other movement of land, for which permission may be required
pursuant to this Chapter. Includes reconstruction, alteration of the size, or material change
in the external appearance of a structure; changes in intensity of land use; alteration of
shores or banks of ponds, lakes, creeks or streams; and excavation for the construction, the
moving, alteration, or repair, except ordinary repairs, of any building or other structure,
including an accessory structure, exceeding 100 square feet in area.
Diameter
The diameter is a form of measurement of an existing tree trunk. Diameter is measured at 4
V2 feet above the ground level. Trees that split into multi trunks below 4 %z feet shall use
the sum of each individual trunk measured 4 1/2 feet above the natural grade level to
determine the diameter.
District
A zoning district which is a part of the City of Round Rock, Texas, wherein the regulations
of this Chapter are uniform.
Downtown
Reinvestment Zone
The downtown reinvestment zone is defined geographically by the Round Rock Original
Plat, further defined by IH -35, Brushy Creek, the west line of the original P.A. Holder
Survey, the Union Pacific railroad, and Lake Creek.
Dripline
The periphery of the area underneath a tree that would be encompassed by perpendicular
lines dropped from the outermost edges of the canopy of the tree. The word dripline also
includes "canopy" or "crown".
Drive, connecting
An authorized extension of an internal drive that links the internal drive with a similar such
internal drive extension from an abutting building lot at the common lot line.
Drive, external
An authorized extension of an internal drive that links the internal drive with a public street,
an alley, or an approved private street.
Drive, internal
Authorized means of vehicular access to parking and loading spaces located within a given
building lot.
Driveway
An authorized private roadway of an impervious nature providing access for vehicles to a
parking space, garage, dwelling, or other structure.
Dwelling unit
A building or portion of it designed and used for residential occupancy by a single household
and that includes exclusive sleeping, cooking, eating and sanitation facilities. Buildings with
more than one set of cooking facilities are considered to be multi -dwelling structures.
Dwelling units do not include hotels, motels, lodging houses, mobile homes, campers or
camp trailers, nor any vehicle or portable structure having no permanent foundation other
than wheels, jacks, or skirtings.
Easement
A grant by a property owner to the use of land by the public, a corporation, or persons for
specific purposes such as the construction of utilities, drainage ways and roadways.
Eating establishment
An establishment engaged in the preparation and retail sale of food and beverages for on -
premises consumption. Typical uses include restaurants, fast food restaurants, diners,
cafeterias, bars and taverns, and dinner -houses.
Enclosed building
A building surrounded on all sides by walls and with a roof.
Erected
Includes the terms "constructed," "moved," "located," or "relocated."
Evergreen
Plant material with foliage that remains green year-round.
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Farm
An area of two or more contiguous acres, used for the growing of the usual farm products
such as vegetables, fruits, trees and grain and their storage, as well as the raising thereon of
the usual farm animals such as horses, cattle, sheep, chickens and swine on a limited basis,
and including dairy farms with the necessary accessory uses for treating and storing the
produce, provided, however, that the operation of such accessory use shall be secondary to
that of the normal activities, and provided further that it does not include the commercial
raising or pen feeding of animals, or the commercial feeding of offal or garbage to swine or
other animals and not including any type of agriculture or husbandry specifically prohibited
by ordinance or law.
Fence
A construction, not considered a structure, which is designed for screening or enclosing.
Floodplain
That area defined as having a 1% chance of flooding in any given year and shall include all
area shown in the 100 -year floodplain as designated on the Flood Insurance Study (F.I.S.), as
prepared by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency or its equivalent agency.
Floor Area, Gross
(GFA)
The sum of the gross area for each of a building's stories under roof, measured from the
exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two buildings,
including the following areas: (a) the area of each floor of the structure and (b) all attic space
having headroom of 7 feet, 10 inches or more.
Funeral home
An establishment engaged in undertaking services such as preparing the human dead for
burial and arranging and managing funerals. Typical uses also include mortuaries.
Garage
A structure or part thereof, designed, used or intended to be used for the parking and
storage of motor vehicles.
Garage, rear access
A garage that only has access to an alley and not to a street right-of-way.
Garage, side entry
A garage with a door that faces an interior side lot line.
General Plan
The City General Plan, as amended.
Golf course
A tract of land laid out with at least nine holes for playing a game of golf and improved with
tees, greens, fairways, and hazards. A golf course includes a clubhouse and shelters as
accessory uses.
Government facilities
federal, state, county or City offices, administrative, clerical or public contact services,
together with incidental storage and maintenance of necessary vehicles.
Grading
The mechanical or physical act of disturbing, moving, removing, transferring, or
redistributing soil or earthen surfaces.
Greenbelt
A series of connected open spaces that may follow natural features such as ravines, creeks,
or streams.
Greenhouse
A glass or plastic enclosure used for the protection and cultivation of plants.
Gross site area
An encompassed area defined by lot lines that are described by plat or deed.
Groundcover
Plants, other than turf grasses, that have a growth habit ranging from 6" to 18" in height at
maturity.
Group home (6 or
fewer persons)
A home-based facility providing 24-hour care in a protected living arrangement for not more
than 6 residents. This classification includes foster homes, homes for the physically and
mentally impaired, homes for the developmentally disabled, congregate living facilities for
seniors and maternity homes. Requires licensing by the State of Texas. Does not include
post -incarceration facilities or facilities for those who are a danger to themselves or others.
Group living
A residential facility providing 24-hour care in a protected living arrangement for residents
and supervisory personnel. Typical uses include assisted living facilities, foster homes, homes
for the physically and mentally impaired, homes for the developmentally disabled, congregate
living facilities for seniors, nursing homes, and maternity homes. Requires licensing by the
State of Texas. Does not include post -incarceration facilities or facilities for those who are a
danger to themselves or others.
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Definition
Hazardous material
Any substance that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical
characteristics, poses a significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety or
to the environment if released into the workplace or the environment. The term includes,
but is not limited to, hazardous substances and hazardous wastes.
Heavy equipment
sales and leasing
Retail sales and leasing of self-propelled vehicles such as construction equipment and trucks,
tractor -trailers, buses, vans, and other similar vehicles.
Height, building (or
other structure)
Building height refers to the vertical distance from the highest point on a structure to the
average ground level of the grade where the walls or other structural elements intersect the
ground. See Section 11.426.
Historic District
Any district designated according to the procedures in Section 11.420
Home occupation
Any occupation, profession, business, or activity carried on in premises primarily residential
in character in accordance with the home occupation requirements of this Chapter.
Hospital
Uses providing in-patient medical or surgical care, which also may include out-patient
services and the following types of accessory activities: out-patient clinics, offices,
laboratories, teaching facilities, meeting areas, cafeterias, maintenance and parking facilities.
Typical uses include medical centers and hospitals.
Impervious surface
Any hard -surfaced, man made area that does not readily absorb or retain water, including
but not limited to building roofs, parking and driveway areas, graveled areas, sidewalks and
paved recreation areas.
Improvements
See "Development"
Indoor
entertainment
activities
Participatory and spectator -oriented recreation and entertainment uses conducted within an
enclosed building. Typical uses include bowling alleys, game arcades, pool halls, dance halls,
and movie or other theaters.
Institution
A facility providing 24-hour supervision and counseling in a protected living arrangement for
residents and supervisory personnel. This classification includes soup kitchens, halfway
houses for juvenile delinquents and adult offenders, pre -parole detention facilities (not
including prisons), halfway houses providing residence in lieu of incarceration, halfway
houses providing residence to those needing correctional and mental institutionalization,
and residential rehabilitation for alcohol and chemical dependence. This classification also
includes overnight shelters for the homeless. Requires licensing by the State of Texas.
Irrigation system
A permanent, automatic, underground water system that is designed to transport and
distribute water to landscape plant material.
Landmark
A structure (including any building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest;
especially one that is officially designated in accordance with Section 11.420
Landscape
The improvement and enhancement of an area of land with any combination and placement
of plant material (trees, shrubs, vines, groundcover, turf, or flowers), natural elements
(berms, rocks, stones, boulders, or water) and or structural features (not limited to
walkways, walls, fences, pools, fountains, outdoor art work, or benches).
Landscaping, Interior
Parking
The landscaping provided for the purpose of buffering and providing visual breaks within
parking areas.
Landscaping,
Perimeter Parking.
The landscaping provided for the purpose of buffering and screening of parking areas having
frontage along public rights of ways and or private drives.
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Light industrial
service,
manufacturing and
assembly
Firms engaged in the manufacturing, assembly, repair or servicing of industrial, business, or
consumer machinery, products, or by-products mainly by providing centralized services for
separate retail outlets. Includes contractors and building maintenance services and similar
uses that perform services off-site. Few customers, especially the general public, come to
the site. Typical uses include Welding, machine, and tool repair shops; Repair of scientific or
professional instruments; Building, heating, plumbing, or electrical contractors; Printing,
publishing, and lithography; Exterminators; Janitorial and building maintenance services;
Research, testing, and development laboratories; Laundry, dry-cleaning, and carpet cleaning
plants; Photo -finishing laboratories; Maintenance facilities; Contractors and others who
perform services off-site, but store equipment and materials or perform fabrication or
similar work on-site; Vehicle and equipment maintenance facilities; Fuel oil distributors;
Production or fabrication of metals or metal products including enameling and galvanizing
Large-scale catering establishments; Woodworking, including cabinet makers and furniture
manufacturing Clothing or textile manufacturing Movie production facilities; Manufacture or
assembly of equipment, instruments (including musical instruments), appliances, precision
items, and other electrical items; Production of artwork and toys; and Sign making.
Light source
A single, artificial source of luminescence that emits measurable radiant energy in or near
the visible spectrum.
Livestock Storage
See City Code, Chapter 2.100
Loading space
An off-street space for the parking of a vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or
materials.
Lot
A single, legally created parcel of land intended as a unit for transfer of ownership or for
development that is occupied by one building or use and the accessory buildings or uses
customarily incident to it, and having frontage on a dedicated street. Lot includes the word
"plot" or "parcel."
Lot area
The area contained within the boundary lines of a lot, excluding any street, easement for
street purposes, or street right-of-way.
Lot coverage,
maximum
The percentage of lot area allowed to be included within the outside lines of the exterior
walls of all buildings located on a lot.
Lot frontage
That portion of a lot which abuts a public street Each side of a lot so abutting a public
street shall be considered as separate lot frontage.
Lot line, front
A front lot line is the boundary of a building lot that abuts an existing or dedicated street. In
cases where two or more lot lines abut an existing or dedicated street, all such lot lines are
considered front lot lines for the purposes of calculating building setbacks and meeting other
development requirements. In the case of lou with two parallel lot lines meeting this
criteria, both shall be considered front lot lines as for the purposes of calculating building
setbacks and meeting other development requirements, except where the rear setback
requirement is greater than the front setback requirement in which case one of two
opposing setbacks shall be a rear setback.
Lot line, rear
That lot line which is parallel to and most distant from the front lot line of the lot; in the
case of a triangular, or an irregular lot, a line 20 feet in length, entirely within the lot, parallel
to and at the maximum possible distance from, the street lot line shall be considered to be
the rear lot line. In the case of corner lots, the rear lot line shall be opposite the lot line
along which the lot takes access to a street.
Lot line, side
Any lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
Lot of Record
An area of land designated as a lot on a subdivision plat duly recorded with the county clerk
or an area of land held in single ownership described by metes and bounds upon a deed
recorded or registered with said county clerk.
Lot width
The width of a lot at the minimum building setback line.
Lot, corner
A lot abutting two or more streets at their intersection.
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Lot, flag or
panhandle
A lot resulting from the division of a tract of land that, before its division, did not have
sufficient width on a street to create more than one lot abutting said street but had
sufficient area and depth to be divided into more than one buildable lot.
Lot, interior
Any lot other than a corner lot.
Lot, through
A lot other than a corner lot, with frontage on two nonintersecting streets.
Lot, zoning
A parcel of land: (1) comprised of 1 or more recorded lots that are contiguous and under
the same ownership; (2) occupied or intended to be occupied by a principal building or
buildings, or principal use or uses, along with permitted accessory buildings or uses; and (3)
meeting all of the requirements for area, buildable area, frontage, width, yards, and any
other requirements set forth in this Chapter. Lots separated by streets or alleys shall not be
considered contiguous for the purposes of this definition.
Major recreational
equipment
Equipment such as boats and boat trailers, travel trailers, pickup truck campers, camping
trailers, tent trailers, converted trucks and buses, recreational vehicles, and other related
equipment intended for recreational purposes.
Manufactured
housing unit
A dwelling unit constructed in accordance with Federal Manufactured Housing Construction
and Safety Standards (HUD code) in effect after June 15, 1976.
Map or zoning map
The official zoning map of the City, which may be a map or series of smaller maps.
Maximum extent
feasible
The point at which all possible measures have been undertaken by the applicant, at which
point further measures would involve physical or economic hardships that would render a
development project infeasible or would be unreasonable in the judgment of a Review or
Decision -Making Body.
Memorial Park
A place used for interment of human or animal remains or cremated remains, including a
burial park for earth interments, a mausoleum for vault or crypt interments, a columbarium
for cinerary interments, or a combination thereof.
Mineral extraction
The extraction of minerals, including solids, such as coal and ores; liquids, such as crude
petroleum; and gases, such as natural gases. The term also includes quarrying; well
operation; milling, such as crushing, screening and washing; and other preparation
customarily done at the extraction site or as part of the extractive activity.
Mini -warehouse
A structure containing separate storage spaces of varying sizes leased or rented as individual
leases. This term includes self-service storage facility and mini -storage facility.
Mirrored glass
Glass with a reflectivity of twenty percent or greater.
Motor vehicle
A device in, upon, or by which any person or property is, or may be, transported, or drawn,
upon a public highway except devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
Mulch
Non -living organic material typically used in landscapes to retard erosion, retain moisture,
reduce weed growth, and to maintain even temperatures around plant roots.
Native plant
Any species that is indigenous to the central Texas region.
Noise; noise
pollution
Continuous or episodic excessive noise in the human environment that is damaging or
otherwise annoying.
Nonconforming
building
Any building, or part thereof, lawfully existing or occupied at the effective date of this
Chapter which does not comply, after the passage of this Chapter, with the height, yard,
parking, loading, coverage area, or screening regulations of the district in which it is located.
Nonconforming lot
Any lot lawfully existing at the effective date of this Chapter that does not conform, after
the passage of this Chapter, to the width, depth, and area regulations of the zoning district
in which it is located.
Nonconforming use
Any uses lawfully existing at the effective date of this Chapter, which does not conform,
after the passage of this Chapter with the use regulations of the district in which it is
located.
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Office
The use of a building or a portion of a building for the provision of executive, consulting,
professional, management, or administrative services. Typical uses include administrative
offices and services including real estate, law, architecture, design, engineering, accounting,
insurance, property management, investment, personnel, travel, secretarial services,
telephone answering, and business offices of public utilities, organizations and associations,
or other use classifications when the service rendered is that customarily associated with
office services.
Office, medical
A use providing consultation, diagnosis, therapeutic, preventative, or corrective personal
treatment services by doctors, dentists, medical and dental laboratories, or similar
practitioners of medical and healing arts for humans, licensed for such practice by the state.
Open space
Land within or related to a development, not individually owned or dedicated for public use,
that is designed and intended for the common use or enjoyment of the residents of the
development.
Ordinary
Maintenance and
Repair
Any work, the sole purpose and effect of which is to correct deterioration, decay, or
damage, including repair or damage caused by fire or other disaster and which does not
result in a change in the existing appearance and materials of a property. Examples of this
work shall include, but is not limited to, the following.
a. Caulking or reglazing windows;
b. Minor repairs to windows, doors, siding, gutters, etc;
c. Replacement of existing mechanical equipment;
d. Repairing or repaving of flat concrete work in side and rear yards;
e. Repairing or repaving of existing front yard paving, concrete work and walkways, if
material the same or similar in appearance is used;
f. Roofing work, if no change in appearance occurs;
g. Foundation work, if no change in appearance occurs; and
h. Chimney work, if no change in appearance occurs.
Outdoor display
Outdoor display is display of items actively for sale. Such display shall not be permitted to
block windows, entrances, or exits, and shall not impair the ability of pedestrians to use the
sidewalks.
Outdoor
entertainment
Participatory and spectator -oriented recreation and entertainment uses conducted in open,
partially enclosed, or screened facilities. Typical uses include sports arenas, racing facilities,
amusement parks, golf driving ranges and miniature golf courses.
Outdoor storage
Any area used for the purposes of trash collection (outdoor loading and unloading spaces;
docks or outdoor shipping and receiving areas; outdoor storage of bulk materials and/or
parts; or areas regularly used for outdoor repair storage and/or storage of vehicles. (See
also Outdoor Display, Storage (Limited Outdoor) and Storage (General Outdoor).
Overnight
accommodations
A building, or a group of buildings, used for transient lodging open to the general public and
that may provide additional services such as restaurants, meeting rooms, entertainment, and
recreational facilities. An overnight accommodation may offer suites, which include kitchen
facilities, sitting rooms, and bedrooms. Such establishments may be designated as an
automobile court, hotel, motel, motor lodge, motor court, tourist cabin, tourist court, or
other similar designations.
Owner
The person having the right of legal title or beneficial interest in or a contractual right to
purchase a parcel of land. For the purpose of providing notices required by this Chapter, the
owner is the person who last paid taxes on any parcel as identified by county property tax
records.
Paging system,
outdoor
Any outdoor speaker system for the provision of music, advertising, notification or any
order box or other speaker device associated with a drive-through facility.
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Palm Valley Plan
Palm Valley Area Planning & Design Study approved by the City Council, August, 2000.
Parcel
Any legally described area of land.
Park, community
A site of approximately 16 to 500 acres with a service area of several neighborhoods.
Facilities included in such a park are tennis courts, separate or multi-purpose sport
fields/small complexes, playgrounds, picnic areas, walking/jogging trails, swimming pools,
open space, restrooms, lakes, skate parks, and/or other specified facilities (disc golf, etc.).
Park, linear/linkage
Usually developed around a natural resource such as a creek, river, or lakeshore. The
potential benefits of a linear park/linkage are numerous. Not only can a linear park/linkage
system preserve valuable open space and natural habitat, it can (a) provide a natural
environment for walking, jogging, and bicycling trails, (b) provide a transportation corridor
linking neighborhoods to parks, schools, and shopping areas, and (c) provide a variety of
passive recreational opportunities all free or relatively free from automobile interference.
Linear parks/linkages can also serve as a natural buffer between land uses, serve as utility
(underground) easements and can usually be acquired at a relatively inexpensive price due to
the potential of flooding.
Park neighborhood
A site of approximately I to 15 acres which serves the area within ''A to Y2 mile radius with
both active and passive recreational opportunities. Facilities found in neighborhood parks
typically include playgrounds, picnic areas, shelters, pavilions, play courts (tennis/volleyball),
open space, benches, walking trails and restrooms if necessary. A playground is defined as
combinations of the following: swings, slides, climbing apparatus and play apparatus. Parking
only if along collector or arterial streets for traffic safety.
Park, regional /
metropolitan
A site of 500 or more acres which serves the area within an approximate one (1) hour drive
time of the park with a wide range of recreational opportunities. The list of potential
facilities include sports fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pools,
campgrounds, bicycle and hiking trails, nature areas, a golf course, recreation center,
amenity center (leisure pools, etc.), restrooms, and ample parking. As indicated by the broad
range of facilities, such a park should provide both active and passive recreational
opportunities.
Parking bay
A single row of parking between the end islands
Parking space
An area located in other than a public right-of-way reserved exclusively for the parking of
motorized vehicles.
Parking, commercial
Parking of motor vehicles on a temporary basis within a privately owned off-street parking
facility, other than accessory to a principal use. Typical uses include commercial parking lots
or parking garages.
Parks and recreation
facilities
Parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, recreation facilities, and open spaces available to the
general public and under the management or control of a public agency. The term also
includes golf courses, whether public or private.
Passenger terminal
Facilities for the takeoff and landing of airplanes and helicopters, and terminals for rail or bus
service. Typical uses include bus passenger terminals, train passenger terminals, airports, and
helicopter landing facilities.
Paved areas
An area surfaced with asphalt, concrete or similar all-weather surface, not including gravel.
Pedestrian way
A right-of-way dedicated to public use, which cuts across a block to facilitate pedestrian
access to adjacent streets and properties.
Permanent
foundation
An exterior wall and necessary support columns or piers designed to support any building
for the usable life of that structure. The exterior wall of a permanent foundation shall
conform to the foundation requirements of the building code.
Person
This term includes the words individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association,
governmental body and all other legal entities, or the agent of any of the aforesaid.
Pervious
The ability of a substance to allow water to permeate.
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Place of worship
A use located in a permanent building providing regular organized religious worship and
religious education incidental thereto, but, except as permitted accessory uses, excluding
private primary or secondary educational facilities, community recreational facilities, and day
care facilities. A property tax exemption obtained pursuant to state law shall constitute
prima facie evidence of religious assembly use.
Planned Unit
Development (PUD)
A tract of land containing any combination of two or more principal uses permitted by right
or as a conditional use in the PUD district in which the development is proposed.
Development may be done as a whole or in a definitely programmed series of development
phases.
Planning and Zoning
Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Round Rock, Texas.
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Primary entrance
and building facade
The face of a building that serves as a primary entrance intended for use by customers of a
business within the building. This building face shall not include service areas, trash
collection, loading dock, or other similar functions. The primary face of a building shall
receive the highest level of architectural treatment on the building. A building may have
more than one primary facade.
Private drive
Any street or road that is not publicly owned, dedicated or intended to be dedicated, and
maintained and used for access by the occupants of the development, their guests, and the
general public.
Property line
A line bounding a parcel which divides one parcel from another or from a street or any
other public or private space (same as "lot line")
Protected Tree
A tree 8 inches in diameter or greater, measured 4 'A feet above natural grade level. The
following species of trees are not included in the definition of protected tree: Cells
Occidentalis (Hackberry), Melia Azedaragh (China Berry), Sapium Sebiferum (Chinese Tallow),
Bois D' Arc (Horse Apple) and funiperus Ashei ( Texas Common Cedar).
Public View
A view to a subject property from a public street or an adjacent property, or from portions
of a subject property that are utilized by the general public.
Recreational vehicle
A unit designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use that has
a body width not exceeding 8 feet and a body length not exceeding 40 feet. Units may have
their own power, or be designed to be drawn or mounted on an automotive vehicle.
Recreational vehicle shall include motor homes, travel trailers, truck campers, camping
trailers, converted buses, house boats or other similar units as determined by the Zoning
Administrator. A recreational vehicle may or may not include individual toilet and bath.
Reflectivity, 20
percent
The degree of transparency of glass, as measured by the manufacturer's specifications.
Registered
Landscape Architect
An individual currently registered or licensed by the state of Texas to practice landscape
architecture.
Removal
As it applies to a protected tree means, the uprooting, severing the main trunk or any
activity, which causes, or may reasonably be expected to cause a tree to die. Activities such
as, but not limited to, damage inflicted upon the root system by machinery, storage of
materials, or soil compaction; substantially changing the natural grade above the root system
or around the trunk; excessive pruning, or paving with concrete, asphalt, or impervious
materials within the dripline in a manner which may reasonably be expected to destroy the
tree.
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Term
Definition
Retail sales and
service
An establishment primarily engaged in the sale, lease or rent of new or used products to the
general public, including those providing personal services, entertainment, product repair or
sales of consumer goods, but excluding those establishments more specifically defined in this
section. The following are typical uses:
Sales -Oriented:
Stores selling, leasing, or renting consumer, home, and business goods including alcoholic
beverages, antiques, appliances, art, art supplies, baked goods, bicycles, books, cameras,
carpet and floor coverings, crafts, clothing, computers, convenience goods, dry goods,
electronic equipment, fabric, flowers, furniture, garden supplies, gifts, groceries, hardware,
home improvements, household products, jewelry, medical supplies, musical instruments,
pet food and/or pets, pharmaceuticals, photo finishing, picture frames, plants, printed
material, produce, sporting goods, stationery, tobacco and related products, vehicle parts,
and videos
Personal Service -Oriented:
Animal grooming and veterinarians
Banks
Business, driving, martial arts and other trade schools
Dance, art, or music studios or classes
Security services
Dry-cleaning and laundry drop-off establishments
Hair, tanning, and personal care services
Athletic or health clubs
Laundromats
Mortuaries
Photographic studios
Photocopy, blueprint, and quick -sign services
Psychics and mediums
Taxidermists
Entertainment -Oriented:
Membership dubs and lodges
Private lodges or service clubs
Repair -Oriented:
Locksmith
Repair of appliances, bicycles, canvas products, clocks, computers, guns, jewelry, musical
instruments, office equipment, radios, shoes, televisions, and watches
Tailor
Upholsterer
Retail Sales and
Service consisting of
predominantly
outdoor storage or
consumer loading
areas
An establishment primarily engaged in the sale, lease or rent of new or used products to the
general public that consists of goods that are stored and distributed outdoors. A typical use
is a lumber yard.
Right-of-way
A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, prescription, or condemnations and
intended to be occupied by a street, trail, water line, sanitary sewer, and/or other public
utilities or facilities.
Root collar
An encircling structure of swollen tissue or a marked color change (from the tree bark)
located at the highest part of the root system joining the trunk of a tree at or slightly below
the soil line.
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Term
Definition
School, business or
trade
A use providing education or training in business, commerce, language, or other similar
activity or occupational pursuit, and not otherwise defined as a home occupation, college,
university, or public or private educational facility.
School, elementary
A public, private or parochial school offering instruction at the elementary school level in
the branches of learning and study required to be taught in the public schools of Texas.
School, high
A public, private or parochial school offering instruction at the senior high school level in
the branches of learning and study required to be taught in the public schools of Texas.
School, middle
A public, private or parochial school offering instruction at the middle (junior) school level
in the branches of learning and study required to be taught in the public schools of Texas.
School, post-
secondary
An educational institution or other institutions of higher learning that offer courses of
general or specialized study leading to a degree.
Screening
A method of visually obscuring nearby structures or land uses (i.e. parking, vehicle use areas,
outdoor storage) from another land use by using one or a combination of fencing, walls,
dense vegetation, and berming.
Self-service storage
Storage services primarily for personal and household goods within enclosed storage areas
having individual access, but excluding use as workshops, hobby shops, manufacturing, or
commercial activity. Typical uses include mini -warehousing.
Senior housing
Housing that is occupied solely by seniors; or that houses at least one person who is age 55
or older in at least 80 percent of the occupiable units, and adheres to a policy that
demonstrates an intent to house persons who are age 55 or older.
Seniors
Persons 62 years of age or older.
Service station
An establishment engaged in the sale of motor vehicle fuel.
Setback, front
A setback extending the full width of a lot between the street lot line and the front building
line.
Setback, rear
A setback extending the full width of the lot in the area between the rear lot line and the
rear building line.
Setback, side
A setback extending the full length of the lot in the area between a side lot line and a side
building line.
Setback, street side
A setback extending the full width of a lot between the street lot line and a side building
line.
Sewage treatment
plant, public
Any facility designed for the collection, removal, treatment, and disposal of waterborne
sewage that serves in excess of two dwelling units and is operated by a publicly regulated
board/organization.
Shrub, large
Any species of plant material, typically multi -stemmed, that reaches a height of ten (10) feet
or more upon maturity.
Shrub, medium
Any species of plant material, typically multi -stemmed, that reaches a height of six (6) feet to
ten (10) feet upon maturity.
Shrub, small
Any species of plant material, typically multi -stemmed, that reaches a height of three (3) feet
to six (6) feet upon maturity.
Sign
Any device or surface on which letters, illustrations, designs, figures, or symbols are painted,
printed, stamped, raised, projected or in any manner outlined or attached and used for
advertising purposes.
Single-family,
attached
A single dwelling unit, located on its own lot, and that shares one or more common or
abutting walls with one other dwelling unit.
Single-family,
detached
A single dwelling unit, located by itself on a single lot with no other dwelling units attached.
Single-family, village
residential
A single dwelling unit, located on its own lot, not attached to any other dwelling unit, and
with a rear -access garage.
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Term
Definition
Single-family, zero lot
line
A single dwelling unit, located on its own lot, not attached to any other dwelling unit and set
on or within 2 feet of one interior side lot line.
Site
A parcel of land for which a permit is issued pursuant to this Chapter.
Storage, general
outdoor
The storage of any goods, material or property in any space outside the principal or
accessory buildings. General outdoor storage consists of all remaining forms of outdoor
storage not classified as outdoor display or limited outdoor storage. General outdoor
storage also includes items stored in shipping containers, conexes, and semi -trailers not
attached to a truck provided that they not be stacked more than 2 units high.
Storage, limited
outdoor
The storage of any goods, material or property in any space outside the principal or
accessory buildings. Limited outdoor storage is temporary storage of goods in individual
packaging and not in storage containers. Organic materials in plastic packaging are
considered limited storage.
Stormwater runoff
Surplus surface water generated by rainfall that does not seep into the earth but flows
overland to flowing or stagnant bodies of water, measured in depth of inches.
Story
A set of rooms on one floor level of a building.
Story, half
A space -under a sloping roof that has the line of intersection of the roof and wall face not
more than three feet above the floor level, and in which space the possible floor area with
head room of five feet or Tess occupies at least 40 percent of the total floor area of the
story directly beneath.
Street
A public thoroughfare (street, drive, road, avenue, boulevard) that has been or is intended
to be dedicated for public use or a private right-of-way which provides principal vehicular
and pedestrian access to adjacent properties.
Street centerline
A line midway between street right-of-way lines.
Street dedication
The designation by plat, certified survey map, or written deed of a certain area to be used
for public street purposes. A dedication transfers title to the dedicated area from the
private landowner to the public domain.
Street right-of-way
line
The dividing line between a privately owned lot or parcel of land and the outside boundary
of a public or private street.
Street tree
landscaping
The placement of large canopy trees in a linear or staggered layout that visually creates a
corridor along or within a public right-of-way or private drive.
Street yard
For the purpose of this section, the area of a lot which lies between the property line
adjacent to street or right-of-way and the actual front wall line of the building, as such
building wall line extends from the outward corners of the building, parallel to the street.
Street, alley
A public traffic way, other than a street, 20 feet or less in width affording secondary means
of access to abutting property. An alley serves as the primary means of access to a rear
garage.
Street, arterial
A major vehicular thoroughfare as designated in the General Plan.
Street, collector
An intermediate major vehicular thoroughfare that is typically designed to carry moderate
volumes of traffic from local streets to arterial streets.
Street, cul-de-sac
A street having one end open to vehicular traffic and the other end permanently closed with
a vehicular turnaround.
Street, local
A street providing access to adjacent land, service to travel short distances, the lowest level
of mobility, and access service to other streets.
Street, minor arterial
Roadways which serve a mobility function for longer -distance trips but handle moderate
volumes of traffic at moderate speeds. Minor arterials provide connections to collector
routes, which serve communities and local areas.
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Term
Definition
Street, private
An impervious roadway that is not dedicated for public use and for which no highway
authority has any jurisdiction or maintenance responsibilities and that is used as the principal
means of access to not more than three abutting Tots.
Street, public
An improved roadway, constructed within the boundaries of an officially deeded and
accepted public right-of-way, which affords principal means of access to abutting property
and is maintained by the City.
Street, stub
A nonpermanent dead end street intended to be extended in conjunction with the
subdivision and development of the adjacent unplatted land.
Structural alterations
Any change in the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls or partitions,
columns, beams or girders, or any complete rebuilding of the roof or the exterior walls.
Structure
Anything man-made constructed, erected, or placed, which has location in or on the ground
or is attached to something having a location on the ground.
Surrounding
Surrounding shall mean properties located immediately adjacent to (abutting) the subject
property. While location across a local street shall be considered "surrounding," location
across a collector or arterial street shall not.
Temporary building
An enclosed building, the use of which is incidental to construction work on the premises,
which enclosed building shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of
construction work.
Townhouse
A medium intensity land use devoted to moderate density attached residential development.
May be developed in a fee simple or condominium configuration. Maximum 12 units per
acre. See Section 11.407
Traffic impact study
An analysis of the effect of traffic generated by a development on the capacity, operations,
and safety of the public street and highway system.
Trailhead
The point or place where a trail begins.
Tree
A woody plant having one or more well defined stem or trunk and a more or less definitely
formed crown, and usually attaining a mature height of at least eight (8) feet.
Tree, large
Any species of tree that typically reaches a height of forty (40) feet or more upon maturity.
Tree, medium
Any species of tree that typically reaches a height of twenty five (25) feet to forty (40) feet
upon maturity.
Tree, small
Any species of tree that typically reaches a height of eight (8) feet to twenty-five (25) feet
upon maturity.
Upper -story
residential
Dwelling units located on the second floor in a building with ground -level nonresidential
uses.
Use
The purpose or activity for which land, or any structure thereon, is designed, arranged, or
intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained.
Use, accessory
A use that (1) is subordinate to and services a principal building or a principal use legally
existing on the same zoning lot; (2) is subordinate in area, extent and purpose to the
principal building or principal use; (3) contributes to the comfort, convenience or necessity
of the occupants, business or industry of the principal structure or principal use served and
(4) is located on the same zoning lot as the principal structure or principal use served.
Use, temporary
A use established for a fixed period of time with the intent to discontinue the use upon the
expiration of the time.
Utility, intermediate
Services necessary to support principal development and involve only minor structures, such
as lines, poles, minor electrical switching facilities, lift stations, and gas regulated facilities.
Utility, major
Primary substations, generating plants, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants
and similar facilities.
Utility, minor
Service necessary to support a principal development and involving only ground mounted
mechanical equipment.
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Term
Definition
Vacation
The termination of or termination of an interest in an easement, right-of-way, or public
dedication of land.
Vehicle reclamation
yard
Any area, lot, land or parcel used for the storage, collection, processing, purchase, sale, or
abandonment of inoperable motor vehicles.
Vehicle renting,
limited
A leasing operation with no more than 8 available vehicles located on site at any given time.
Vehicle repair
facilities and body
shops
An establishment that provides service to passenger vehicles, light and medium trucks and
other consumer motor vehicles such as motorcycles, boats and recreational vehicles.
Generally, the customer does not wait at the site while the service or repair is being
performed. Typical uses include full service gas stations with repair or vehicle service bays,
auto repair garages, body and fender shops, and similar repair and service activities, but
excluding dismantling or salvage.
Vehicle sales, rental
or leasing facilities
The sale or rental of automobiles, noncommercial trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles,
or boats, including storage, maintenance, and servicing. Typical uses include new and used
car dealerships, motorcycle dealerships, and boat, trailer, or recreational vehicle dealerships.
Vehicle storage and
towing
Includes short term (6 months or less) storage of operable vehicles for sale or lease.
Includes towing service and associated storage.
Vehicular use areas
Paved surface areas used for the purpose of vehicular circulation (i.e. drives, isles,) parking
and storage.
Warehouse and
freight movement
An establishment engaged in the storage, or movement of goods for themselves or other
firms. Goods are generally delivered to other firms or the final consumer, except for some
will -call pickups. There is little on-site sales activity with the customer present. Typical use
include separate warehouses used by retail stores such as furniture and appliance stores;
household moving and general freight storage; cold storage plants, including frozen food
lockers; storage of weapons and ammunition; major wholesale distribution centers; truck, or
air freight terminals; bus barns; parcel services; major post offices; grain terminals; Transfer
and storage businesses where there are no individual storage areas or where employees are
the primary movers of the goods to be stored or transferred; andthestockpiling of sand,
gravel, or other aggregate materials.
Waste -related
service
Uses that receive solid or liquid wastes from others for disposal on the site or for transfer
to another location, uses that collect sanitary wastes, or uses that manufacture or produce
goods or energy from the composting of organic material. Typical uses include solid or
liquid waster transfer or composting facilities and recycling centers.
Wholesale tradepublic,
An establishment engaged in the sale, lease, or rent of products primarily intended for
industrial, institutional, or commercial businesses. The uses emphasize on-site sales or order
taking and often include display areas. Businesses may or may not be open to the general
but sales to the general public are limited. Products may be picked up on-site or
delivered to the customer. Typical use include sale or rental of machinery, equipment, heavy
trucks, building materials, special trade tools, welding supplies, machine parts, electrical
supplies, janitorial supplies, restaurant equipment and store fixtures; mail order houses; and
wholesalers of food, clothing, auto parts, building hardware.
Wireless
transmissioneq
facility
(WTF); attached
An attachment, constructed in association with a building, other permanent structure or
television, m/fm audio,g onennas ed for transmitting or receiving
microwave cellular, telephone, or simlar forms of electronic
communication. See Section 1 1.423(31) for specific standards.
Wireless
transmission facility
(WTF); self -standing
A monopole, or self-supporting tower, constructed as a free-standing structure, containing
one or more antennas intended for transmitting or receiving television, am/fm radio, digital,
microwave cellular, telephone, or similar forms of electronic communication, and shall have
no guy wires. See Section 1 1.423(31) for specific standards.
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Term
Definition
Wireless
transmission facility
(WTF); stealth
An antenna, disguised or concealed to eliminate any profile or material difference from an
attached structure, intended for transmitting or receiving television, am/fm radio, digital,
microwave cellular, telephone, or similar forms of electronic communication. See Section
11.423(31) for specific standards.
Zoning
Administrator
A member of the City staff appointed by the City Manager who has the duty of
administering this Chapter.
Zoning Board of
Adjustment
The board that has been created by the City Council to hear and determine Appeals of
Administrative Decisions, special exceptions and variances.
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Index
A G
Access and Circulation 174
Accessory Uses 148
Administrative Adjustment 22
Administrator See Zoning Administrator
Amenity Centers 140
Application Completeness 17
Application for Original Zoning 38
Application Forms and Fees 17
Authority 1
Auto Service Facilities 141
B
Bed and Breakfast 141
Board Of Adjustment 10
Body Shop.. 147
Business Park 102
C
Car Wash 142
Certificate of Appropriateness 27
Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition 30
Certificate of Zoning Compliance 20
Charter 1
Chisholm Trail Overlay 135
City Council 14
Community Parks 144
Community Service 142
Conflicting Provisions 3
Country Clubs 143
D
Day Care 143
Definitions 184
Development Plan Approval Criteria 42
Development Review Committee 8
District Summaries 53
Districts 51
E
Eating Establishments 143
Effective Date 3
Elementary Schools 145
Expiration of Approvals and Permits 19
General Commercial 84
General Plan Amendments 36
Golf Courses 143
Government Facilities 144
Group Homes 144
Group Living Facilities 144
H
High Schools 145
Historic District Designation 43
Historic Landmark Designation 43
Historic Overlay 133
Historic Preservation Commission 8
Home Occupation 149
I
Industrial District 112
Interpretation 3
J
Jurisdiction 2
L
Landscaping 153
Light Industrial District 107
Local Commercial 90
M
Map Amendments 39
Middle Schools 145
Mining 127
Multifamily District 78
N
Nonconforming Buildings, Uses and Land 179
Nonconforming Lots of Record 179
O Special Exceptions 53
Summary of Review Procedures 16
Office District 97
Offices 144
Official Zoning Map 51
Off -Street Parking and Loading 166
Open Space District 129
Outdoor Display and Storage 175
P
Palm Valley Overlay 137
Park, Linear and Linkages 144
Parking, Commercial 142
Partial Tax Exemption for Historically Significant Sites.. 46
Passenger Terminal 144
Places of Worship 144
Planned Unit Development 41, 132
Planning and Zoning Commission 12
Preapplication Conference 17
Principal Uses 54
Prohibited Uses 55
Public Facilities 116
Public Notice Requirements 18
R
Retail Sales and Service 145
Rezoning See Map Amendment
s
Self -Service Storage 145
Senior District 122
Shared Review Procedures 17
Single Family — Large Lot 59
Single Family — Standard Lot 62
Site Plan Approval 25
Special Exception 33
Special Exception Review Criteria 35
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Temporary Buildings and Structures 150
Temporary Use Approval Criteria 24
Temporary Use Permit 23
Temporary Uses Types 23
Texas Local Government Code 1
Text Amendments 37
Townhouse District 72
Traffic Impact Studies 173
Transitional Provisions 3
Two Family 69
U
Upper Story Residential 146
V
Variances 31
Vehicle Body Shop and Repair Facilities 147
Vehicle Repair Facilities 147
Vehicle Sales, Rental or Leasing 147
Violation and Penalties 182
w
Waste -Related Service 147
Wireless Transmission Facility 147
Written Interpretation 21
z
Zoning Administrator 7
Zoning District Name Changes 5
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Appendix A - Summary Use Table by District
Note: This Appendix is a supplement to the Code and has not been adopted by ordinance. It does not
replace the Summary Use Tables for each district listed in Section 1 1.400 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Summary Use by District
Use
Residential Uses
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P/s
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--
11.423(2)
Group Home (6 or fewer
persons)
PIS
P/S
P/5
P/S
P/5
P/S
—
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--
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--.
--
--
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11.423(12)
Group Living
PIPIS
11.423(13)
Single-family, attached
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Single-family, detached
P
P
P
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P/5
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—
11.423(24)
Single-family, zero lot line
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Single-family, village residential
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P
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Townhouse
--
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P
P
—
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P/5
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I1.423(25)
Upper -story residential
--
--
--
--
--
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PIS
PIS
--
—
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--
--
--
--
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11.423(26)
Public and Civic Uses
Amenity Center
P/5
P/S
PIS
P/5
PIS
P
--
P/S
--
PIS
--
--
--
PIS
--
--
11.423(1)
Cemetery, Mausoleum,
Columbaria, Memorial park
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--
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—
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SE
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Community Service
—
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P
P/S
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P
P/S
--
P/S
7
1.423(7)
Day Care (in home) for 6 or
fewer children
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/5
P/S--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
—
Day Care, all other
--
--
—
--
--
P/S
P
P/S
P/5
P
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--
P
--
--
--
11.423(8)
Funeral Home
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Golf course/country club
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P/s
11.423(10)
Government Facilities
--
--
--
--
--
--
P
PIS
--
P
--
--
P
—
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11.423(11)
Hospital
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
P
--
--
--
--
Institution
--
-
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
SE
--
--
--
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Park, Community
P/S
P/5
P/S
P/S
P/5
P/S
PPP
P
P
P
P
PP
P
11.423(16)
Park, Linear /Linkage
P/S
P/S
PIS
P/S
P/S
PIS
P
PPP
P
P
PPP
P
11.423(17)
Park, Neighborhood
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PPPPPP
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Park, Regional / Metropolitan
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--
—
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
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P
--
Passenger terminal
--
--
--
--
--
--
PIS
--
--
--
--
-
--
--
-
--
1 1.423(18)
Place of Worship
P
P
PP
P
PP
P
--
--
--
--
P
P
--
--
--
Place of Worship (with
accessory uses not exceeding
2,500 sf.)
P/S
P/5
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/S
PIS
--
--
--
--
P/5
--
--
—
11.423(19)
Place of Worship (with
accessory uses exceeding
2,500 sf.)
—
--
--
--
- -
PIS
P/5
--
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_
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--
P/5
--
--
--
1 1.423 20
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Schools: Business, Trade and
Post -Secondary Educational
Facilities
--
—
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--
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P
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P
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School, Elementary
—
P/5
P/S
P/S
P/S
PIS
--
--
--
--
—
--
--
--
—
--
1 1.423(22)(a)
School, Middle
--
P/S
P/5
PIS
PIS
P/5
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
1 1.423(22)(b)
P = Permitted P/S = Permitted with Special Standards SE = Special Exception Needed -- = Not Permitted
Summary Use by District
Use
School, High
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1 I.423(22)(c)
Utility, Minor
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/5
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/S
1 I.423(27)(a)
Utility, Intermediate
P/S
P/S
P/5
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/5
P/S
P/S
PIS
P/S
PIS
PIS
P/S
P/5
P/S
1 1.423(27)(b)
Utility, Major
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
—
P/S
P/S
P/S
--
--
--
11.423(27)(b)
WTF, Attached
--
—
--
--
--
—
P/S
P/S
P/S
P/S
PIS
P/S
P/5
--
PIS
P/S
11.423(31)
WTF; Self -standing
-
--
--
--
—
--
--
--
--
--
P/5
PIs
P/5
--
--
--
11.423(31)
WTF; Stealth
--
--
--
—
--
--
P/S
--
--
P/S
P/5
P/S
P/S
--
P/5
PIS
11.423(3 1 )
Commercial Uses
Auto service facilities
--
--
--
--
—
--
P/5
PIS
--
--
--
--
--
—
-
11.423(3)
Bed and Breakfast
--
--
PIS
—
--
--
P/5
P15
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
1 1.423(4)
Carwash
--
—
--
—
—
—
P/5
--
--
--
P/S
PIS
-
--
--
--
11.423(5)
Commercial parking
--
—
--
--
—
--
P/S
--
--
P/5
P
P
P/5
--
--
--
1 1.423(6)
Eating establishments
--
—
--
--
--
--
P
PIS
--
PIS
--
—
--
--
--
--
11.423(9)
Heavy equipment sales and
leasing
..
--
--
-
--
--
-
--
--
--
P
--
--
--
--
--
Indoor entertainment
activities
""
""
""
""
"-
--
Office
--
--
--
--
--
--
P
P/5
P
P
PP
P
--
--
-
11.423(14)
Office, Medical
--
--
--
—
--
--
P
P/5
P15
--
--
--
P
--
--
--
11.423(14)(15)
Outdoor entertainment
--
--
--
--
--
--
SE
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
SE
--
Overnight Accommodations
--
--
--
--
--
--
P
--
--
--
--
--
_
_-
_-
_-
__
Retail Sales and Service
consisting of predominantly
outdoor storage or consumer
loading areas
--
--
—
—
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Retail Sales and Service
--
-
--
--
--
--
P
PIS
--
P/5
--
—
—
--
--
--
1 1.423(21)
Self-service storage
--
--
--
—
--
--
P/5
--
--
--
PIs
PIs
--
--
--
—
11.423(23)
Vehicle Repair Facilities and
Body Shops
--
--
--
--
--
SE
-
--
-
p/5
__
__
--
--
11.423 28
( )
Vehicles Sales, Rental or
Leasing Facilities
11.423(29)
Vehicle Storage and Towing
--
--
_
—
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
P
__
_
__
__
--
Industrial Uses
Light Industrial Service,
Manufacturing and Assembly
Mineral Extraction
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
P
--
--
Warehouse and Freight
Movement
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Waste -Related Service
--
-
--
--
--
--
--
—
--
--
--
Pts
--
--
--
--
11.423(30)
Wholesale Trade
--
--
--
--
-
--
--
--
--
P
P
P
--
--
--
--
--
Other Uses
Livestock Storage
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
City Code,
Chapter 2
P = Permitted P/5 = Permitted with Special Standards SE = Special Exception Needed -- = Not Permitted
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6/10/2002
Round Rock, Texas
Zoning Ordinance