G-11-08-25-8A8 - 8/25/2011ORDINANCE NO. 4-1(-0(6-2,9'eAt
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 46, ZONING, CODE OF ORDINANCES
(2010 EDITION), CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, REGARDING THE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OFFICE; 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:
ARTICLE 1
That Section 46-5. Definitions is hereby amended by deleting the definition of
Development Services Office and amending the definition of Zoning administrator to
read as follows:
Sec. 46-5. Definitions.
The purpose of this section is to define words, terms and phrases contained within this chapter,
unless otherwise specifically defined elsewhere herein.
Definitions for words not defined below may be defined elsewhere in this Code or found in Webster's
Dictionary of the English language, unabridged, subject to interpretation by the zoning administrator.
Term
Definition
Zoning administrator
The director of planning
and development services
who is appointed by the
city manager and who has
the duty of administering
this chapter.
ARTICLE 2
That Section 46-45. Authority to administer chapter is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 46-45. Authority to administer chapter.
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.
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ARTICLE 3
That Section 46-68 Zoning administrator is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-68. Zoning administrator.
(a)
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.
(b) Powers and duties. The zoning administrator shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Administration.
a. The zoning administrator shall administer the provisions of this chapter.
b. The zoning administrator shall develop and maintain submittal and application
requirements for all procedures contained in this chapter.
c. The zoning administrator may delegate responsibilities, powers or duties to any
other agent or employee of the city whom the zoning administrator reasonably
determines.
(2) Initial administrative review. The zoning administrator shall review requests or proposals
for the following:
a. Special exceptions.
b. Variances
c. Text amendments.
d. Official zoning map amendments.
e. Planned unit development (PUD) applications.
(3) Certificate of zoning compliance. The zoning administrator shall issue certificates of
zoning compliance.
(4) Written interpretation. The zoning administrator shall make written interpretations of this
chapter.
(5) Temporary use permit. The zoning administrator shall render decisions on applications
for temporary use permits.
(6) Enforcement. The zoning administrator shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(7) Administrative adjustment. The zoning administrator shall render decision on applications
for administrative adjustments.
(c) Other duties. The zoning administrator shall perform all other duties imposed under the provisions
of the Code, as amended from time to time.
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ARTICLE 4
That Section 46-69 Development services office (DSO) is hereby repealed.
ARTICLE 5
That Section 46-71, Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA), Subsection (d)
Procedures, paragraph (2) Meetings, and paragraph (6) Minutes are hereby amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 46-71. Zoning board of adjustment (ZBA).
(d) Procedures.
(2) 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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(6) 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.
ARTICLE 6
That Section 46-74, Summary of review authority is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 46-74. Summary of review authority.
The following table summarizes the city procedural review structure by review body:
Procedure
Zoning
Administrator
Historic
Preservation
Commission
Zoning Board of
Adjustment
Planning and
Zoning Commission
City Council
Certificate of
zoning compliance
Decision
Written
interpretation
Decision
Administrative
adjustment
Decision
Review
Temporary use
permit
Decision
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Historic Preservation Commission
Certificate of
appropriateness
Review
Decision
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
ARTICLE 7
That Section 46-92. Review Procedures, Subsections (b) Preapplication Conference, (c)
Application forms and Fees, and (d) Application Completeness are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-92. Review procedures.
(b) Preapplication conference.
(1) 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);
g. Historic (H) overlay designation.
h. Site Plan; and
Variance.
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(c)
Application forms and fees. The following regulations shall apply to all applications:
(1) Forms. Applications required under this chapter shall be submitted on forms and in such
numbers as required by the city and as specified in the development packet for zoning
and the development packet for site development permit.
(2) Development packets. The development packet for zoning and the development packet
for site development permit shall mean the set of application procedures maintained and
on file at the planning department pertaining to, among other things, the zoning and site
development of land.
(3)
Fees. Applicants for the rezoning of property and for approval of site plans shall pay
applicable fees as set forth below. All fees shall be paid upon the submittal of an
application and the application shall not be considered complete until such fees have
been paid.
a. Zoning.
1. Map amendment (rezoning) $750.00
2. Planned unit development (in downtown master plan area only, as
defined on page 1 of the downtown master plan adopted by Ordinance
No. G -10-06-24-10A1) $300.00
3. Planned unit development (in all areas outside of downtown master plan
area) $2,000.00
plus $200.00 per acre, calculated as appears under "Notes":
Notes:
$2,000.00 plus $200.00 times the number of acres or fraction thereof in
excess of one acre, calculated on a pro rata basis. Example: A 2.75 acre
tract would generate a fee of $2,350.00 calculated as follows:
$2,000.00 + ($200.00 x 1.75 = $350.00) = $2,350.00
Regardless of the foregoing, the total fee charged for a planned unit
development shall not exceed $5,000.00
4. Minor PUD amendment $500.00
5. Major PUD amendment $1,000.00
6. Variance $500.00
7. Special exception $500.00
8. Temporary use permit $50.00
9. Notification fees $1.00
per notified property owner
10. Zoning notification letter $50.00
b. Site plans:
1. Small project site plan 500.00
(see "Notes")
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Notes: Qualifying projects shall meet one of the following criteria:
Site area 0.50 acres or less;
Expansion less than 20% of total building square footage
(maximum 1,500 square feet);
Temporary building or portable building as defined in sec. 46-5 of
the Code;
Wireless transmission facility as defined in sec. 40-19 of the
Code;
Area identification sign as defined in sec. 30-9 of the Code.
2. Standard site plan $1,000.00 plus
$200.00 per acre, calculated as appears under "Notes"
Notes:
$1,000.00 plus $200.00 times the number of acres or fraction thereof in
excess of one acre, calculated on a pro rata basis. Example: a 2.75 acre
tract would generate a fee of $1,350.00 calculated as follows:
$1,000.00 + ($200.00 x 1.75 = $350.00) = $1,350.00;
This fee includes the review of the initial application and, if necessary,
two reviews of amendments in response to staff comments;
Regardless of the foregoing, the total fee from a site plan with three staff
reviews shall not exceed $5,000.00.
3. Additional review $500.00
If additional review cycles are required for either standard or small
project site plan applications due to incomplete plans or plans that do not
fully address comments as determined by the zoning administrator, an
additional review fee shall be charged for each additional review
required.
4. Revision to approved site plan $500.00
Revision fees are required if a change is made to an approved site plan
that requires additional review by the zoning administrator or his staff.
5. License agreements $250.00
(d) 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.
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ARTICLE 8
That Section 46-95. Administrative Adjustment is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 46-95. Administrative adjustment.
(a) 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:
(1) Compatible with surrounding land uses;
(2) Harmonious with the public interest; and
(3) Consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Applicability. The zoning administrator shall have the authority to authorize an administrative
adjustment of up to ten percent of any numerical standard set forth in article III, zoning districts or
article IV, development standards, of this chapter. No administrative adjustment shall increase the
overall density or intensity of the development.
(c) 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.
(d) 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:
(1) That granting the administrative adjustment serves a conspicuously obvious and needed
purpose;
(2) That granting the administrative adjustment will ensure an equal or better level of land
use compatibility as the otherwise applicable standards;
(3)
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;
(4) That granting the administrative adjustment will not adversely affect property values in
any material way; and
(5)
That granting the administrative adjustment shall be generally consistent with the
purposes and intent of this chapter.
ARTICLE 9
That Section 46-96. Property subject to condemnation; administrative adjustment
is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Sec. 46-96. Property subject to condemnation; administrative adjustment.
(a) Purpose.
(1) Condemnation administrative adjustment under this section means adjustment(s) to this
chapter in the special circumstance where governmental condemnation results in zoning
law noncompliance.
(2) For the purpose of this section, condemnation includes a purchase or donation of
property under the threat of condemnation, but excludes a dedication of property as a
condition of zoning, subdivision, site plan or building permit approval.
(b) Applicability.
(1) Prior to the acquisition of a right-of-way, the landowner or condemning authority may
make an application to the zoning administrator, to modify any of the zoning regulations
listed in subsection (b)(2) below, that will be violated as a result of the governmental
condemnation.
(2) Under this section, the following categories subject to this chapter may be considered by
the zoning administrator for adjustment: access to public roads, architectural designs,
landscaping, lot area, lot depth, lot width, parking, setbacks and signage.
(c) Review and action by zoning administrator. The zoning administrator shall review the application,
and approve or disapprove it based upon the criteria enumerated in subsection (d) below. A
written decision including applicable affirmative findings on the criteria set forth in subsection (d)
below shall be mailed to the applicant.
(d) Condemnation administrative adjustment criteria. The zoning administrator may approve an
application for a condemnation administrative adjustment under this section if, and only if, the
proposed adjustment is not detrimental to public health, safety and welfare. The zoning
administrator shall consider the following criteria when applicable:
(1) Consistent with this chapter zoning regulations. The proposed adjustment is in harmony
with the general plan and purpose and intent of this chapter.
(2) Harmonious with character and scale of surrounding area. The proposed adjustment to
schematic architectural, signage and landscaping designs shall be harmonious with the
character of the surrounding area.
(3)
General impacts. The likely future impact that the proposed adjustment may have on the
following systems and public services: public infrastructure such as roads, parking
facilities, water and wastewater systems, police and fire protection, solid waste collection,
and the ability of existing infrastructure and existing services to adequately service the
property in question.
(4) Traffic related impacts. The proposed adjustment does not interfere with the free flow of
traffic or create a public safety hazard.
(5)
Condemning authority impact. The likely cost to the condemning authority if the
application is disapproved.
ARTICLE 10
That Section 46-98. Site plan review, Subsection (b), Approval process is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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Sec. 46-98. Site plan review.
(b) Approval process. Site plan applications shall be processed in accordance with the following
requirements:
(1) 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 potential applicant an opportunity for such a
preapplication conference at the earliest reasonable time.
(2) Review and action by the zoning administrator. All site plans shall be submitted to the
DSO 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 zoning administrator 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.
ARTICLE 11
That Section 46-100. Variance, Subsection (b), Approval process is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-100. Variance.
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(b) Approval process.
(1) 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 subsection (c) below, and give a report to the zoning board of adjustment
on the date of the scheduled public hearing.
(2) Action by the zoning board of adjustment.
a. Notice. The zoning board of adjustment shall mail notice in accordance with
subsection 46-92(e).
b. Variance review and public hearing.
1. In conjunction with review of the variance application, subject to the
criteria listed in subsection (c) of this section, 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.
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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.
ARTICLE 12
That Section 46-101. Special Exceptions, Subsection (b) Requirement for
Concurrent Site Plan Submittal is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-101. Special exceptions.
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(b) Requirement for concurrent site plan submittal.
(1) 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 zoning
administrator.
(2) 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 zoning administrator approval, no decision may be rendered on the special
exception until after the site plan has been favorably reviewed by the zoning
administrator.
ARTICLE 13
That Section 46-106. Planned Unit Development (PUD), Subsection (b)
Procedure is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-106. Planned unit development (PUD).
(b) Procedure.
(1) Initiation of PUD. A PUD application shall consist of a request for original zoning or a
zoning change and a development plan.
(2) 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.
(3) Review and recommendation by zoning administrator. The zoning administrator 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
disapprove the application to the zoning administrator, who shall in turn forward his/her
recommendations to the planning and zoning commission.
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(4) 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.
(5)
Review and action by city council.
a. 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.
b. 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.
ARTICLE 14
That Section 46-139. TH (TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT, the introductory paragraph
of Subsection (f) Townhouse design standards, and subparagraph (7) Roofing materials
are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-139. TH (Townhouse) district.
(f)
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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.
(7)
Roofing materials. Roofing materials shall consist of 25 -year architectural dimensional
shingles, tile (clay, cement, natural or manufactured stone), nonreflective 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.
ARTICLE 15
That Section 46-140. MF (MULTIFAMILY) DISTRICT, Subsection (d) Multifamily
design standards is hereby amended so that the introductory paragraph and
subparagraph (7) Roofing materials shall read as follows:
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Sec. 46-140. MF (Multifamily) district.
(d) 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:
(7)
Roofing materials. Roofing materials shall consist of 25 -year architectural dimensional
shingles, tile (clay, cement, natural or manufactured stone), nonreflective 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.
ARTICLE 16
That Section 46-141. C-1 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, Subsection (d)
C-1 (General Commercial) design standards is hereby amended so that the introductory
paragraph reads as follows:
Sec. 46-141. C-1 (General commercial) district.
(d) C-1 (General commercial) design standards. The following design standards apply to all buildings
in the C-1 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:
ARTICLE 17
That Section 46-142. C-1 a (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -- LIMITED) DISTRICT,
Subsection (d) C -1a (General Commercial -- Limited) design standards is hereby
amended so that the introductory paragraph and subparagraph (7) Roofing materials
shall read as follows:
Sec. 46-142. C -la (General commercial - limited) district.
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(d) C -1a (General commercial --limited) design standards. The following design standards apply to all
buildings in the C -1a 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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(7)
Roofing materials. Roofing materials shall consist of 25 -year architectural dimensional
shingles, tile (clay, cement, natural or manufactured stone), nonreflective 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.
ARTICLE 18
That Section 46-143. C-2 (LOCAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, Subsection (d) C-
2 (Local Commercial) design standards is hereby amended so that the introductory
paragraph and subparagraph (6) Roofing materials shall read as follows:
Sec. 46-143. C-2 (Local commercial) district.
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(d) 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:
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(6) Roofing materials. Roofing materials shall consist of 25 -year architectural dimensional
shingles, tile (clay, cement, natural or manufactured stone), nonreflective 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.
ARTICLE 19
That Section 46-144. OF (OFFICE) DISTRICT, Subsection (d) OF (Office) design
standards is hereby amended so that the introductory paragraph and subparagraph (6)
Roofing materials shall read as follows:
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Sec. 46-144. OF (Office) district.
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(d) 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:
(6) Roofing materials. Roofing materials shall consist of 25 -year architectural dimensional
shingles, tile (clay, cement, natural or manufactured stone), nonreflective 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.
ARTICLE 20
That Section 46-145. BP (BUSINESS PARK) DISTRICT, Subsection (d) BP
(Business Park) design standards is hereby amended so that the introductory
paragraph and subparagraph (1) Exterior wall finish shall read as follows:
Sec. 46-145. BP (Business park) district.
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(d) 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:
(1) Exterior wall finish.
a. 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.
b. 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.
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ARTICLE 21
That Section 46-146. LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT, Subsection (d) LI
(Light Industrial) design standards is hereby amended so that the introductory
paragraph and subparagraph (1) Exterior wall finish shall read as follows:
Sec. 46-146. LI (Light industrial) district.
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(d) 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:
(1) 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.
ARTICLE 22
That Section 46-149. PF -1 (PUBLIC FACILITIES — LOW INTENSITY) DISTRICT,
Subsection (d) PF — 1(Public Facilities — Low Intensity) design standards is hereby
amended so that the introductory paragraph shall read as follows:
Sec. 46-149. PF -1 (Public facilities - low intensity) district.
(d) PF -1 (Public facilities -low intensity) design standards. The following design standards apply to all
buildings in the PF -1 (Public facilities -low intensity) 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:
ARTICLE 23
That Section 46-150. PF -2 (PUBLIC FACILITIES — MEDIUM INTENSITY)
DISTRICT, Subsection (d) PF — 2 (Public Facilities — Medium Intensity) design
standards is hereby amended so that the introductory paragraph shall read as follows:
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Sec. 46-150. PF -2 (Public facilities -medium intensity) district.
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(d) PF -2 (Public facilities -medium intensity) design standards. The following design standards apply
to all buildings in the PF -2 (Public facilities -medium intensity) 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:
ARTICLE 24
That Section 46-151. PF -3 (PUBLIC FACILITIES — HIGH INTENSITY)
DISTRICT, Subsection (d) PF — 3(Public Facilities — High Intensity) design standards is
hereby amended so that the introductory paragraph shall read as follows:
Sec. 46-151. PF -3 (Public facilities -high intensity) district.
(d) PF -3 (Public facilities -high intensity) design standards. The following design standards apply to all
buildings in the PF -3 (Public facilities -high intensity) 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:
ARTICLE 25
That Section 46-152. SR (SENIOR) DISTRICT, Subsection (d) SR (Senior)
design standards is hereby amended so that the introductory paragraph and
subparagraph (7) Roofing materials shall read as follows:
Sec. 46-152. SR (Senior) district.
(d) SR (Senior) 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:
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(7)
Roofing materials. Roofing materials shall consist of 25 -year architectural dimensional
shingles, tile (clay, cement, natural or manufactured stone), nonreflective 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
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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.
ARTICLE 26
That Section 46-154. OS (OPEN SPACE) DISTRICT, Subsection (d) Open
Space design standards is hereby amended so that the introductory paragraph and
subparagraph (1) Exterior building finish shall read as follows:
Sec. 46-154. OS (Open space) district.
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(d) 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:
(1) 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.
a. 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 eight feet, concrete tilt wall,
horizontally installed cement based siding, structural wood posts and beams, or
similar materials approved in writing by the zoning administrator.
b. Accessory buildings not exceeding 500 square feet in gross floor area are
exempt from this requirement.
ARTICLE 27
That Section 46-155. MU — 1a (MIXED-USE SOUTHWEST DOWNTOWN)
DISTRICT, Subsections (c), Paragraphs (2) Setback requirements, (4) Fencing design
standards and (5) Landscaping shall read as follows:
Sec. 46-155. MU -la (Mixed-use southwest downtown) district.
* * *
(c) Density and development standards. All development within the MU -la (Mixed-use southwest
downtown) district shall conform to the density, development, and special standards described
below:
* * *
(2) Setback requirements.
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a. Except as provided below, 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.
b. Structures may not encroach on any utility easements and utility setbacks
described in the City of Round Rock Design and Construction Standards. In
cases where the setback requirement conflicts with such utilities, the zoning
administrator shall adjust the setback to resolve the conflict.
c. Movable furniture including, but not limited to, outdoor cafe tables, shade
umbrellas and seating shall be permitted within the required setbacks.
d. Signs may be permitted in the front setback, if in accordance with section 30-1 of
this Code.
(4) Fencing design standards. The following standards apply to fencing in the MU -1 a district:
a. Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone, reinforced
concrete, or other decorative masonry materials, redwood, cedar, preservative
treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the zoning administrator.
b. Fence posts shall be constructed of rust -resistant metal parts, concrete based
masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
c. Fence panels shall be top and bottom capped.
d. All fences shall provide a finished face abutting a single-family or townhouse use.
e. Fencing located within ten feet of an alley entrance or exit shall not impede the
visibility of drivers entering or exiting the alley.
Additional standards applicable to properties abutting existing single-family residences
are provided in subsection (i) of this section and special standards for specific uses are
identified in section 46-160.
(5) Landscaping.
a. Landscaping requirements provided in section 46-195 apply to all development
(residential and commercial) in the MU -la district.
b. In order to maintain the unique character, identity, and environment in the
southwest downtown area, an alternative landscape plan may be requested. The
alternative landscape plan shall be submitted for approval to the zoning
administrator in accordance with subsection 46-195(e).
ARTICLE 28
That Section 46-155. MU — la (MIXED-USE SOUTHWEST DOWNTOWN)
DISTRICT, Subsection (d) MU -la (Mixed-use southwest downtown) district design
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standards shall be amended so that the introductory paragraph and subsections (4)
Building elevation variation, (6) Windows and (8) Roofing materials are hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-155. MU -la (Mixed-use southwest downtown) district.
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(d) MU -la (Mixed-use southwest downtown) district design standards. The following design
standards apply to all buildings in the MU -1a district, except for single-family residential uses,
townhouses and expansions that are less than the square footage of the original structure. These
standards supplement any district -specific standards. These standards are not intended to be of a
particular style or period, but to encourage high-quality construction/development that fits the
proportions and functional characteristics of a mixed-use district with a traditional block structure.
Alternate design standards may be approved by the zoning administrator to permit a more flexible
or creative design that still meets the intent of the MU -la district design standards.
* * *
(4) Building elevation variation.
a. The length of walls facing public streets shall be broken into smaller planes. Wall
planes shall not extend more than an average of 35 feet without an offset or
interruption by a pilaster or structural frames, change in roof line or architectural
materials, including windows and doors.
b. The composition of windows and other major features shall relate to the wall
plane, rather than to the entire wall; and the entire elevation shall be balanced.
[Editor's Note: Graphic in Code not included in this amendatory ordinance.]
c. A horizontal design feature between the first and second floors of a building shall
be indicated on the building's facade. Examples of design features delineating
first and second floors include: Awnings, canopies, transoms, moldings,
balconies, pergolas, wainscotting or changes in color or texture.
d. Alternative designs to the building elevation requirements may be submitted for
approval by the zoning administrator.
(6) Windows. In order to ensure that including their proportion, shape, position, location,
pattern and size, contribute to a building's design, the following shall be required:
a. Windows shall be provided with relief. Examples include architectural surround,
trim, changes in color, changes in texture or soldier coursing.
b. Front facades shall have a minimum of 40 percent glazing. For buildings that are
more than one story, at least 50 percent of the required glazing must be on the
ground floor.
c. At least 25 percent of the wall area on any side or rear elevation facing a public
street, park or plaza shall consist of glazing or as permitted by the building code,
whichever is less.
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d. For unique security or display purposes, including but not limited to, art galleries
and jewelry stores, ground floor glazing requirements may be reduced by the
zoning administrator.
e. To assist with energy efficiency, the zoning administrator may consider an
alternative design solution to glazing requirements.
* * *
(8) Roofing materials.
a. Roofing materials for pitched roofs shall consist of a minimum 25 -year
architectural dimensional shingles, tile (clay, cement, natural or manufactured
stone), nonreflective prefinished metal, copper or other similar materials 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.
b. All roof -mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view by
parapets so as to not be visible from an abutting street, public plaza or public
open space. Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal
structure.
ARTICLE 29
That Section 46-155. MU — la (MIXED-USE SOUTHWEST DOWNTOWN)
DISTRICT, Subsection (i) Compatibility standards for uses next to existing single-family
residences, subparagraph (1) is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-155. MU -la (Mixed-use southwest downtown) district.
(i)
Compatibility standards for uses next to existing single-family residences.
(1) In addition to the compatibility standards provided in subsection (h) above, properties
adjacent to existing detached single-family residences, as identified and listed by
separate resolution adopted by city council shall meet the following requirements:
a. New structures that abut an existing single-family residential use shall have a
setback of five feet or greater from the neighboring property line that abuts the
residence with no less than ten feet of separation between buildings.
b. The height of the structure abutting an existing single-family residential use is
limited to the height of the single-family structure's nearest wall excluding the roof
and attic plus one foot in height from every foot of distance from the existing
single-family residential use, as illustrated below.
[Editor's Note: Graphic in Code not included in this amendatory ordinance.]
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c. Any windows facing an existing single-family residential use shall be translucent,
but not allow visibility into the side setback of the adjacent single-family lot.
d. All land uses other than single-family shall be required to install and maintain a
fence a minimum of six feet in height along a property line which abuts an
existing single-family use.
1. Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: Masonry
materials such as brick, stone or decorative reinforced concrete, or other
equivalent material approved by the zoning administrator.
2. Fence posts shall be constructed of rust -resistant metal parts, concrete -
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
3. Fence panels shall be top and bottom capped. All fences shall provide a
finished face abutting a single-family use.
4. The construction material of the fence shall compliment the material
used on the principal building located on the same lot.
e. Except as provided herein, an eating establishment use and associated parking
that abuts an existing single-family residential use shall not have a full
commercial kitchen. Uses with limited kitchens, such as, but not limited to, coffee
houses or sandwich shops are permitted.
ARTICLE 30
That Section 46-158. CT (CHISHOLM TRAIL OVERLAY) DISTRICT, Subsection
(d) Special criteria for site plan approval is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-158. CT (Chisholm Trail overlay) district.
(d) Special criteria for site plan approval.
(1) 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.
(2) The zoning administrator shall consider the following design criteria as part of review of
building plans:
a. 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.
b. All buildings shall be constructed with a limestone exterior constituting a
minimum of 50 percent coverage of all building faces, with the remainder to
consist of rustic wood and nonreflective window/door glass.
c. All structures other than buildings shall be constructed of limestone and wood to
the extent practicable.
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d. 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.
e. 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.
f. 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.
g.
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.
h. All parking and other service areas shall be located and designed so as to
achieve maximum screening from Chisholm Trail.
ARTICLE 31
That Section 46-159. PV (PALM VALLEY OVERLAY) DISTRICT, Subsection (C)
Density and development standards, Paragraph (1), Build -to lines, Subparagraph (e)
and Paragraph (2) Building materials, Subparagraph (c) and Paragraph (4) Palm Valley
overlay district additional signage standards, Subparagraph (e) are hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 46-159. PV (Palm Valley overlay) district.
(c) Density and 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:
(1) Build -to lines.
e. 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.
(2) Building materials.
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c. 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
50 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 eight feet, abuse -
resistant EIFS for exterior finish below eight feet, concrete tilt wall, or
similar material approved in writing by the zoning administrator.
(4) 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:
e. 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.
ARTICLE 32
That Section 46-160. Supplementary Use Standards, Subsection (y) Residential
to office conversion, Paragraph (8) Fencing requirement, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 46-160. Supplementary use standards.
(y)
Residential to office conversion. In cases where an existing single-family or two-family residential
structure is converted to an office use in a C-1, C-1 a, C-2 or OF zoning district, the following
special standards shall apply. Where standards are not mentioned in this section, applicable
district standards shall apply:
* * *
(8) Fencing requirement. All residential to office conversions shall be required to install and
maintain a fence constructed of masonry materials such as brick, stone, decorative
reinforced concrete, or other equivalent material approved by the zoning administrator, a
minimum of six feet in height along every property line which abuts residential uses. The
zoning administrator may waive the requirement based upon a finding of all of the
following:
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a. The zoning administrator determines that due to the site plan layout and/or
existing conditions, potential impacts will be negligible;
b. The zoning administrator receives a letter from the abutting residential property
owner requesting that the fence not be installed; and
c. The zoning administrator determines that existing and/or proposed vegetation will
serve as an adequate screen.
ARTICLE 33
That Section 46-160. Supplementary Use Standards, Subsection (hh) Utilities is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-160. Supplementary use standards.
(hh) Utilities.
(1) 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 46-195.
(2) Intermediate and major utilities. Except as provided in subsection (hh)(3) below,
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 46-195. The facility shall be secured.
(3)
MU -la district. Major utilities in an MU -1a district shall be fully enclosed within a building.
ARTICLE 34
That Section 46-162. Temporary Buildings and Structures, Subsection (b)
Temporary Buildings, Paragraph (2) and Subsection (e) Use of temporary buildings or
temporary outdoor storage during expansions, remodeling or reconstruction,
Paragraphs (2) and (3) are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-162. Temporary buildings and structures.
(b) Temporary buildings. No temporary building or structure shall be erected in any required setback
area.
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(2) Temporary buildings, where permitted, are subject to site plan approval. The zoning
administrator may require buffering or screening as set forth in section 46-195.
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(e) Use of temporary buildings or temporary outdoor storage during expansion, remodeling or
reconstruction. The following regulations shall apply to the use of temporary buildings or
temporary outdoor storage during expansions, remodeling or reconstruction:
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(2) The location of the temporary building or temporary outdoor storage must be shown on a
site plan; and reviewed and approved by the zoning administrator. The location
requirements are as follow:
(3)
a. The placement of temporary outdoor storage shall not conflict with any vehicle
circulation.
b. The placement of temporary outdoor storage shall not conflict with any public
utilities, easements or rights-of-way.
c. If an alternative location exists, the temporary outdoor storage shall not be
placed within the street yard.
d. The location of the temporary building or temporary outdoor storage shall meet
the accessory building requirements for that zoning district.
Upon review and approval by the zoning administrator, a temporary use permit, as
provided for in section 46-97, shall be applied for all temporary buildings and temporary
outdoor storage used during the expansion, remodeling or reconstruction of an existing
business.
ARTICLE 35
That Section 46-163. Height and Placement Requirements, Subsection (c)
Setbacks, Paragraph 3, Contextual setbacks is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-163. Height and placement requirements.
(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.
* * *
(3) 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.
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ARTICLE 36
That Section 46-195. Landscaping, Subsection (a) Purpose and Intent,
Paragraph (2) Landscape Plans is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-195. Landscaping.
(a) 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 subsection (a)(1)a.2 of this section. These requirements are intended to create, preserve,
and enhance the visual and physical aesthetics of the city's environment.
(2) Landscape plans. The landscape requirements set out in this section shall be depicted in
the landscape plans, which shall be a part of the site plans required under section 46-98
of this Code and shall also include the information set out in the site development
checklist, as required by the zoning administrator. The landscape plans shall be prepared
and sealed by a registered landscape architect, who is an individual currently registered
or licensed by the State of Texas to practice landscape architecture.
ARTICLE 37
That Section 46-195. Landscaping, Subsection (b) Compliance, Paragraph 5
General planting requirements, Sub -paragraph d. is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-195. Landscaping.
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(b) 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.
(5) General planting requirements.
d. If a site has 400 feet or more of frontage on a public street, then no more than 20
percent of the street yard trees shall be from the same species. Sites with less
than 400 feet of frontage shall have no restriction on the species of street yard
trees, provided the species are included on the approved list in the City of Round
Rock Tree Technical Manual: Standards and Specifications. On all other areas of
a site, there shall be no more than 20 percent from the same species. No more
than 50 percent of the shrubs planted on a site shall be from the same species.
These standards may be varied by the city forester and zoning administrator if a
specific design element is being sought by the landscape architect.
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ARTICLE 38
That Section 46-195. Landscaping, Subsection (c) Parking Areas, Paragraph (2)
Interior parking lot landscaping, Sub -paragraph b. and Paragraph (3) Perimeter parking
lot landscaping in the MU — la District; Sub -paragraph d. are amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 46-195. Landscaping.
(c) Parking areas.
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(2) Interior parking lot landscaping.
(3)
b. A median island with a minimum width of ten feet, from back of curb to back of
curb, shall be sited between every six 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.
Perimeter parking lot landscaping in the MU -la district. The requirements provided below
only apply to perimeter parking lot landscaping in the MU -1a district and are in lieu of the
requirements provided in subsection (c)(1) of this section. 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:
d. A three-foot high fence constructed of wrought iron or similar material, as
approved by the zoning administrator; or an additional shrub per four linear feet.
ARTICLE 39
That Section 46-195. Landscaping, Subsection (d) Screening, Paragraph (1)
Screening, Sub -paragraph (a) Detention and/or water quality ponds and (f) Loading
docks and loading space are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-195. Landscaping.
* * *
(d) Screening. The purpose of this section is to establish requirements to screen specific uses or
structures from public view. All landscape material required in this section shall be provided in
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areas unencumbered by easements. Screening and buffers shall provide a visual barrier between
land uses, enhance the streetscape, and provide privacy. The spacing requirements between
trees in the City of Round Rock Tree Technical Manual: Standards and Specifications shall not
apply to this section.
(1) 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, outdoor storage, loading docks, substations,
large utility cabinets, water and wastewater pumping stations, storage sites, and other
similar uses be sufficiently screened from all public views.
a. 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 30 linear feet around the
boundary of the detention and/or water quality pond;
2. One small size shall be planted for every 15 linear feet around the
boundary of the detention pond and/or water quality pond;
3. One large shrub (minimum five gallon size) shall be planted for every
four linear feet around the boundary of the detention pond and/or water
quality pond; and
4. Landscaped berm (minimum three feet in height); or
5. Masonry wall (minimum three feet 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.).
f. Loading docks and loading spaces.
1. All loading docks shall be screened by means of the following screening
and landscaping elements:
(i)
Decorative masonry wall (minimum six feet in height). If the wall
includes a gate, it shall be constructed with an opaque
nonmasonry material. The construction materials of the wall shall
match material used on the principal building located on the
same lot;
(ii) One medium tree per 30 linear feet of wall constructed (75
percent of selected trees shall be of an evergreen species);
(iii) One small tree per 15 linear feet of wall constructed (75 percent
of selected trees shall be of an evergreen species); and
(iv) One large shrub per four linear feet of wall constructed.
2. All loading spaces within a street yard shall be screened by means of the
following screening and landscape elements:
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(i)
Decorative masonry wall (minimum six feet in height). If the wall
includes a gate, it shall be constructed with an opaque
nonmasonry material. The construction materials of the wall shall
match material used on the principal budding located on the
same lot; or
(ii) Alternative landscape screening to ensure screening from the
right-of-way, as approved by the zoning administrator in
accordance with subsections (d)(2)g. and (e) of this section.
ARTICLE 40
That Section 46-195. Landscaping, Subsection (e) Alternative compliance,
introductory paragraph is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-195. Landscaping.
(e) 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.
ARTICLE 41
That Section 46-196. Off-street parking and loading, Subsection (b) Off-street
parking requirements, Paragraph (1), Off-street parking requirements table is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-196. Off-street parking and loading.
(b) Off-street parking requirements.
(1) Off-street parking requirements table. The following table lists minimum off-street parking
requirements by land use category:
Off -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
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Townhouse
2 per dwelling unit
2 garage enclosed
parking spaces
Apartment
1.5 per 1-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
Tess 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
Public and Civic Uses
Community Service
1 per 250 ft. GFA
In-home day care of six
or fewer children
NA
Day Care
3.5 per 1000 ft. GFA
Vehicle stacking spaces
included in any student
drop-off area may qualify
as permitted parking
spaces provided the
drop-off area meets the
specifications described
in subsection (h)(5),
below.
Elementary Schools
3 per classroom
Middle Schools
3 per classroom
High Schools
10 per classroom
All other Educational
Facilities
20 per classroom
Govemment Facilities
1 per 250 ft. GFA
1 per fleet vehicle
Hospitals
1 per 4 patient beds
Institutions
1 per 250 ft. 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 ft. GFA
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 ft. GFA of
accessory use structures
Cemeteries, Columbaria,
Mausoleums, Memorial
Parks and Crematoria
1 per 50 internment plots
(cemeteries and
memorial parks); 1 per
350 ft. GFA (mausoleum
and crematorium)
Funeral Home
1 per 100 ft. GFA
Minimum of 20 spaces
Park and Ride Facility
NA
All other Passenger
Terminals
2 per 250 ft. GFA
Place of Worship
1 per 3 seats
Place of Worship with
2,500 sq. ft. or Tess of
accessory uses
1 per 3 seats in place of
worship
Spaces necessary to
accommodate accessory
use based on
requirement for
accessory use
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Place of Worship with
more than 2,500 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
None
Major Utilities
1 per facility
1 additional per 250 ft.
GFA; 1 per fleet vehicle
Intermediate Utilities
None
Minor Utilities
None
Commercial Uses
Eating Establishments
1 per 100 ft. GFA
(includes any outdoor
seating and waiting
areas)
Entertainment, Outdoor
1 per 250 ft. GFA
structural area
1 per two seats
Office
1 per 250 ft. GFA
Medical Office Building
1 per 200 ft. 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 ft. conference
space
Parking, Commercial
None
Indoor entertainment
activities
1 per 250 ft. GFA; or 1
per 4 seats for theaters
1 additional per 500 ft.
GFA up to 50,000 ft.
GFA; 1 per 1000 ft.
thereafter, excluding
theaters
Heavy equipment sales
and leasing
1 per 250 ft. GFA
1 additional per 500 ft.
GFA up to 50,000 ft.
GFA
Shopping Centers larger
than 100,000 ft.
1 per 225 ft. GFA
All other Retail Sales
and Service
1 per 250 ft. GFA
Self -Service Storage
1 space per 50 storage
units
Car wash, full-service
1 per 150 ft. 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
leasing facilities
1 per 500 ft. GFA indoor
facility
1 additional per 1,000 ft.
GFA outdoor lot area
All other Vehicle Sales
and Service
1 per 250 ft. GFA
5 per service bay
Industrial Uses
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Light Industrial Service,
Manufacturing and
Assembly
1 per 500 ft. GFA indoor
facility, except indoor
storage
1 additional per 1000 ft.
GFA outdoor facility; 1
per 2,500 ft. indoor
storage area
Warehouse and Freight
Movement
1 per 500 ft. GFA indoor
facility, except indoor
storage
1 additional per 1,000 ft.
GFA outdoor facility; 1
per 2,500 ft. indoor
storage area
Mineral Extraction
1 per 300 ft. GFA indoor
facility
1.5 per 2 employees
Waste -Related Service
1 per 250 ft. GFA
1 additional per 1,000 ft.
GFA outdoor facility; 1
per 2,500 ft. indoor
storage area
Wholesale Trade
1 per 300 ft. GFA indoor
facility, except indoor
storage
1 additional per 1,000 ft.
GFA outdoor facility; 1
per 2,500 ft. indoor
storage area
ARTICLE 42
That Section 46-196. Off-street parking and loading, Subsection (c) Alternative
parking plan and shared parking is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-196. Off-street parking and loading.
(c) Alternative parking plan and shared parking.
(1) 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.
(2) Shared parking. Required parking for one use may satisfy the requirements for another
use if the nonresidential uses have different peak hour parking needs and the following:
a. The following documentation shall be submitted to the city as part of the review
process if requesting shared parking:
1. The names and addresses of the uses and the owners or tenants that
are sharing the parking;
2. The location and number of parking spaces that are being shared;
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(3)
3. An analysis showing that the peak parking demands for the different
uses occur at different times and that the parking area will supply at least
the minimum number of required spaces for each use during its
respective peak parking time;
4. A legal instrument such as an easement that guarantees access to the
joint parking for all uses;
5. A shared parking agreement executed by all the users and the owner of
the property proposed to be used for parking; and
6. The agreement shall be notarized and recorded, with a provision that the
consent of the city must be obtained for termination of the agreement.
b. In the event of the termination of an existing shared parking agreement, a new
shared parking agreement shall be executed within 60 days prior to termination.
If a new shared parking agreement is not executed, then documentation shall be
submitted to the zoning administrator supporting that the uses on all affected
properties meet their respective parking requirements. This process of amending
a shared parking agreement applies to all existing parking agreements impacted
by sale, change of use, or expansions on any affected property.
Alternative agreements. In limited cases, off-site parking agreements, and reciprocal
access and parking agreements may be approved by the zoning administrator.
ARTICLE 43
That Section 46-196. Off-street parking and loading, Subsection (e) Downtown
development area special requirements Paragraph (2) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 46-196. Off-street parking and loading.
(e) Downtown development area special requirements.
* * *
(2) In order to utilize the rights-of-way for parking spaces as provided above, all of the
following conditions shall be met:
a. 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.
b. The property owner shall maintain the on -street parking area, including, but not
limited to, landscaping, pavement repair, drainage and striping.
c. For each 15 on -street parking spaces or fraction thereof, the property owner shall
provide either two landscaped islands nine feet by 20 feet or one landscaped
island 18 by 20 feet as determined by the zoning administrator.
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d. 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.
e. 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.
f. The director of public works shall determine that the use of on -street parking will
not adversely affect drainage within the area.
g.
No on -street parking shall be located within 40 feet of any curb corner.
h. All parking spaces shall be a minimum of nine feet by 18 feet.
ARTICLE 44
That Section 46-196. Off-street parking and loading, Subsection (f) Rules for
computing requirements. Paragraph (5) Unlisted uses is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 46-196. Off-street parking and loading.
(f)
Rules for computing requirements. The following rules apply when computing off-street parking
and loading requirements:
(5)
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 subsection (c), above.
ARTICLE 45
That Section 46-196. Off-street parking and loading, Subsection (g) Location,
setbacks and buffering of required parking is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-196. Off-street parking and loading.
(g)
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
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located on the same lot as the principal use. Unless otherwise expressly stated, off-street parking
areas shall be set back in accordance with section 46-195, Landscaping.
ARTICLE 46
That Section 46-196. Off-street parking and loading, Subsection (j) Vehicle
staking areas, Paragraph (1) Minimum number of spaces is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 46-196. Off-street parking and loading.
*
(j) Vehicle stacking areas.
(1) 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
ARTICLE 47
That Section 46-196. Off-street parking and loading, Subsection (I) Off-street
loading, Paragraph (2) Location is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-196. Off-street parking and loading.
(1) Off-street loading.
* * *
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(2) 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.
ARTICLE 48
That Section 46-198. Access and Circulation, Subsection (b) Easements ,
Paragraph (3) Driveway connections to adjacent development is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 46-198. Access and circulation.
*
(b) Easements.
(3)
Driveway connections to adjacent development.
a. 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.
b. The zoning administrator may waive the requirement for a driveway connection
required above, in those cases where unusual topography or site conditions
would render such an easement of no useable benefit to adjoining properties.
c. The zoning administrator may approve the closure of driveway access in those
cases where adjoining parcels are subsequently developed with a residential
use.
ARTICLE 49
That Section 46-198. Access and Circulation, Subsection (c) Design
requirements and standards , Paragraph (2) Additional access, and Paragraph (4)
Closure or relocation of existing access points is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-198. Access and circulation.
* * *
(c) Design requirements and standards.
*
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(2) Additional access. The zoning administrator 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.
(4) Closure or relocation of existing access points. The zoning administrator, 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.
ARTICLE 50
That Section 46-200. Compatibility Buffer, Subsection (e) Compatibility Fence,
the introductory paragraph is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-200. Compatibility buffer.
*
(e) Compatibility Fence. In addition to the above landscaping requirement, a compatibility buffer shall
also have a compatibility fence installed on the applicable property boundaries Materials and
installation of the compatibility fence shall comply with the most recent edition of Selected ASTM
Standards for Fence Materials and Products, a copy of which shall be maintained by the zoning
administrator. Structural plans and specifications for fences shall be submitted at the same time
as other construction plans required by this Section. In approving said plans and specifications,
the Development Services manager shall consider the site's soil characteristics, wind loadings,
and other environmental considerations.
ARTICLE 51
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
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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 2E day of
, 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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SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary
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ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY
City Council Agenda Summary Sheet
Agenda Item No. 8A8.
Agenda Caption:
Meeting Date:
Department:
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 46, Zoning, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition)
to change terminology regarding the Development Services Office. (First Reading)
August 25, 2011
Planning and Development Services
Staff Person making presentation: Peter Wysocki
Planning and Development Services Director
Item Summary:
In Tight of the recent consolidation of the Planning Department and the Development Services Office, this ordinance
replaces the terminology in Chapter 46 from Development Services Office to Planning and Development Services
Department, and DSO Planner or DSO Engineer to Planning and Development Services Director/Zoning
Administrator. The term "Zoning Administrator" is defined in Chapter 46, Zoning, and includes the duties of the
Planning and Development Services Director.
Cost:
Source of Funds:
N/A
N/A
Date of Public Hearing (if required): N/A
Recommended Action: Adoption