G-11-06-23-9A3 - 6/23/2011ORDINANCE NO. CI-U.'tfo'"" 2.4g,--qA_3
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 46, ZONING, CODE OF ORDINANCES
(2010 EDITION), CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, REGARDING FRONT STREET
YARD; AND PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS:
1.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-5, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to amend the definition of "Street yard" to
read as follows:
Sec. 46-5. - Definitions.
Term
Definition
Street yard
For the purpose of this chapter, the area of a lot which lies
between the property line adjacent to street or right-of-way and
any_wall line of the building, as such building wall line extends
from the outward corners of the building, parallel to the street.
11.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-5, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows, with the new definition set forth
below being appropriately inserted alphabetically:
Sec. 46-5. - Definitions.
Term
Definition
Street yard, front
For the purpose of this chapter, the area of a lot which lies
between the property line adjacent to street or right-of-way and
the wall line of the building containing the front door or primary
entryway to the building, as such building wall line extends from
the outward corners of the building, parallel to the street.
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III.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-135(c)(1), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City
of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-135. - SF -1 (Single family - large lot) district.
(c)
Density and development standards. All development within the SF -1 (single -family -large lot)
district shall conform to the density, development, and special standards described below.
(1) Single-family large lot density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for Conventional Single Family Large Lots(')
Description Requirement
Minimum lot area 10,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width 70 ft.
Minimum width of principal building 20 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.(2)
Maximum height of principal building 2.5 stories
Maximum height of accessory building 15 ft.
Maximum lot coverage 40 percent
Maximum height of fence within front street yard 3 ft.(3)
Maximum height of fence outside front street yard 8 ft_(3)(4)
(')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 front street yard.
(3)All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(4)Fences shall not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from
adjacent driveways.
Iv.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-136(c)(1), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City
of Round Rock, Texas, are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-136. - SF -2 (Single family - standard lot) district.
(c) Density and development standards. All development within the SF -2 (single family -standard
lot) district shall conform to the density, development, and special standards described below.
(1) Single family detached home density and development standards.
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Density and Development Standards for Conventional Single Family Standard Lots(')
Description Requirement
Minimum lot area 6,500 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width 50 ft.
Minimum width of principal building 20 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 percent
Maximum height of fence within front street yard 3 ft.(4)
Maximum height of fence outside front street yard 8 ft.(4)u
(')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 front street yard.
(4)All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(5)Fences shall not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from
adjacent driveways.
V.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-136(c)(8), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City
of Round Rock, Texas, are hereby amended to read as follows:
(c) Density and development standards. All development within the SF -2 (single family -standard
lot) district shall conform to the density, development, and special standards described below.
(8) Zero lot line residential lot density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for Zero Lot Line Residential(')
Description Requirement
Minimum lot area 5,500 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width 45 ft.
Minimum width of principal building 20 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./12 ft.(3)
Minimum setback for accessory building 5 ft.(4)
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Maximum height of principal building 2 stories
Maximum height of accessory building 15 ft.
Maximum lot coverage 50 percent
Maximum height of fence within front street yard 3 ft.(5)
Maximum height of fence outside front street yard 8 ft.(5)(6)
(')Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape Tots and utility 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 zero ft.; the other side setback shall be at least 12 ft.
(4)Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any front street yard.
(5)All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(6)Fences shall not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from
adjacent driveways.
VI.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-137(d)(1), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City
of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-137. - MH (Manufactured housing) district.
(d) Density and development standards. All development within the MH (manufactured housing)
district shall conform to the density, development, and special standards described in this
subsection.
(1) Manufactured housing density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for Manufactured Housing Lots(')
Description Requirement
Minimum lot area 6,500 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width 50 ft.
Minimum width of principal building 20 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 (4)
Maximum height of accessory building 15 ft.
Maximum lot coverage 40 percent
Maximum height of fence within front street yard 3 ft. (5)
Maximum height of fence outside front street yard 8 ft. (5)(6)
(')Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility Tots, may be
exempted from these requirements.
(2)Side-entry garages may have a 15 ft. setback from street (ROW).
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(3)Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any front street yard.
(4)Stacking of manufactured homes is prohibited.
(5)All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets
(6)Fences shall not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from
adjacent driveways.
VII.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-138(c)(1), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City
of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-138. - TF (Two-family) district.
(c) Density and development standards. All development within the TF district shall conform to the
density, development, and special standards described in this subsection.
(1) Two family lot density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for Conventional 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.(3)(4)
Maximum height of principal building 2.5 stories
Maximum height of accessory building 15 ft.
Maximum lot coverage 50 percent
Maximum height of fence within front street yard 3 ft.(5)
Maximum height of fence outside front street yard 8 ft.(5)(6)
(')Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape Tots and utility Tots, may be
exempted from these requirements.
(2)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 front street yard.
(5)All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(6)Fences shall not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from
adjacent driveways.
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VIII.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-139(c)(1), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City
of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-139. - TH (Townhouse) district.
(c)
Density and development standards. All development within the TH (Townhouse)
district shall conform to the density, development, and special standards described in
this subsection.
(1) Townhouse lot density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for Townhouse Lots(')
Description
Minimum lot area
Minimum lot width
Minimum setback from street (ROW)
Minimum garage door setback from street (ROW)
Minimum rear setback
Minimum rear setback abutting SF and TF lots
Minimum side setback
Minimum side setback abutting SF and TF lots
Minimum setback for accessory building
Minimum distance between detached units
Maximum height of principal building
Maximum height of accessory building
Maximum lot coverage
Maximum height of fence within front street yard
Maximum height of fence outside front street yard
(')Special purpose lots, including but not limited
exempted from these requirements.
(2)A side setback of 0 feet is allowed only for internal attached units with a common wall. End
units shall have a 10 -foot side setback. Detached multi -units have a 5 -foot setback.
(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)A wrought iron fence is permitted to reach a height of six feet.
(6)Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any front street yard.
(')Fences shall not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from
adjacent driveways.
Requirement
Single -Unit
2,500 sq. ft./unit
25 ft./unit
15 ft.
25 ft.
20 ft.
20 ft.
5 ft.(2)
20 ft.
0 or 5 ft.(3) (6)
N/A
2.5 stories
15 ft.
N/A
3 ft.(4)
8 ft.(4)
to landscape lots and
Multi -Unit
20,000 sq. ft.
150 ft.
15 ft.
25 ft.
20 ft.
20 ft.
10 ft.(2)
20 ft.
5 ft.
10 ft.
2.5 stories
15 ft.
50 percent
3 ft.(4) (5)
8 ft.(4)Ll
utility lots, may
be
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IX.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-140(c)(1), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City
of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-140. - MF (Multifamily) district.
(c) Density and development standards. All development within the MF (Multifamily) district shall
conform to the density, development, and special standards described below.
(1) Conventional multifamily lot density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for Multifamily Lots(1)
Description Requirement
1 story 2 stories 3 stories
Minimum lot area 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre
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 and TF 25 ft.(2) 50 ft.(2) 100 ft.(2)
lots
Minimum side setback 25 ft. 25 ft 25 ft
50 ft.(2) 100 ft.(2)
Minimum side setback abutting SF and TF
lots
Minimum setback for accessory building 10 or 20 ft.(3) (6) 10 or 20 ft.(3) (6) 10 or 20 ft!3) (6)
Maximum height of principal building 1 story 2 stories 3 stories
Maximum height of accessory building 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.
Maximum lot coverage 40 percent 40 percent 40 percent
Maximum height of fence within front 3 ft.(4) (5) 3 ft.(4) (5) 3 ft .(4) (s)
street yard
Maximum height of fence outside front 8 ft (4)(') 8 ft.(4)(7) 8 ft.(4)(')
street yard
(')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 and TF lots a minimum 15 ft. landscape buffer is required. No
other use is permitted within the buffer. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 46-195.
(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 six feet.
(6)Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any front street yard.
P)Fences shall not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from
adjacent driveways.
25 ft.(2)
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X.
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.
Alternative 1.
By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the
Council members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate
days was dispensed with.
READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this ?I day of
IlAVUZ , 2011.
Alternative 2.
READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
, 2011.
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the day of
, 2011.
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ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ATTEST:
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SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION, PROSPERITY.
City Council Agenda Summary Sheet
Agenda Item No. 9A3.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 46, Zoning, Code of Ordinances, regarding front
Agenda Caption: street yards and fence height restrictions. (First Reading)
Meeting Date: June 23, 2011
Department: Planning and Community Development
Staff Person making presentation: Peter Wysocki
Planning and Community Development Director
Item Summary:
Fences are currently regulated in residential districts. They are limited to 3 -feet in height when located in a street
yard, the area between the face of the structure and a public street. This regulation has not been consistently
applied when the structure has two street yards, such as on a corner lot. Most commonly, corner lot homeowners
desire to have a 6 -foot privacy fence around their side yard next to the street where the current regulations allow
for only a 3 -foot high fence. Upon a city-wide evaluation of residential neighborhoods it is clearly visible that most
properties - new and old alike - do not comply with the current requirement. Since the City does not have a fence
permit/inspection program, it is very difficult to enforce the standard. The only recourse without a fence
permit/inspection program is to require removal of non -conforming fences after the violation has been noticed by
city staff or a complaint filed by an individual. As the Council can imagine, this would be a very difficult and likely
unpleasant enforcement action. A fence permit and inspection program has been considered by staff; however,
such a program would be very time intensive with very minimal overall benefit to our community. In order to
remove this unintended limitation, the proposed ordinance revisions state that the 3 -foot height limitation only
applies to the street yard in front of the structure. Fences outside of the front street yard can be a maximum of 8 -
feet in height, so long as they do not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from
adjacent driveways. Although the maximum height is 8 -feet, a vast majority of the fences constructed on residential
properties are 6 -feet high.
The ordinance amendments affect the: SF -1 (Single Family — Large Lot), SF -2 (Single Family — Standard Lot), MH
(Manufactured Housing), TF (Two Family), TH (Town House), and the MF (Multi -Family) zoning districts. The
definition for "street yard" has been revised and a new definition has been provided for "front street yard". In
addition, a graphic has been included to illustrate the meaning of "front street yard."
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Strategic Plan Theme: High Performance Government; Ensure plans, policies and procedures are consistent with the
vision, intent and goals of the strategic plan.
Cost: N/A
Source of Funds:
Date of Public Hearing (if required): May 18, 2011 at Planning and Zoning and June 23, 2011 at City Council
Recommended Action: Approval