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4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS OF
5 THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (2010 EDITION), CITY OF ROUND ROCK: CHAPTER
6 46, SECTION 46-140, ADDING SECTIONS 46.140.1 AND 46.140.2 TO PROVIDE
7 FOR THREE SEPARATE MULTIFAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS; CHAPTER 46,
8 SECTION 46-5 TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF "MULTIFAMILY HOUSE"; CHAPTER
9 46, SECTION 46-132 TO ADD DISTRICTS MF-1, MF-2, AND MF-3; CHAPTER 46,
10 SECTION 46-160 TO AMEND REFERENCES TO THE MULTIFAMILY DISTRICT(S); fi
11 CHAPTER 46, SECTION 46-195(fl TO CHANGE THE MULTIFAMILY REFERENCE;
12 CHAPTER 46, SECTION 46-195(g) TO CHANGE THE MULTIFAMILY REFERENCE;
13 CHAPTER 46, SECTION 46-196(b) TO AMEND PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
14 MULTIFAMILY ZONING; CHAPTER 46; SECTION 200 TO AMEND COMPATIBILITY
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15 BUFFERS FOR MULTIFAMILY ZONING; CHAPTER 46, APPENDIX A TO AMEND
16 TABLE REGARDING MULTIFAMILY ZONING; CHAPTER 36, SECTION 36-74 TO k
17 AMEND PARKLAND REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIFAMILY ZONING; CHAPTER 40,
18 SECTIONS 40-22 AND 40-23 TO AMEND REFERENCES TO MULTIFAMILY
19 ZONING; CHAPTER 42, SECTION 42-322(b) TO AMEND DEFINITION OF
20 RESIDENTIAL LOTS; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING
21 CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
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23 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS:
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25 That Chapter 46, Section 46-140, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of Round Rock,
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27 Sec.46-140—MF-1 (Multifamily—Low Density)district
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29 (a)Purpose. To establish and preserve areas of medium intensity land use primarily devoted to low-density multifamily residential
30 development that is compatible with abutting and nearby single-family neighborhoods and with a density not to exceed twelve(12)
31 units per acre.
32 (b)Applicability to PUDs. Design and development standards specifically addressed in Planned Unit Developments(PUDs)adopted
33 prior to the adoption date of this district shall prevail.
34 (c)Permitted uses.
35 (1)The following uses are permitted by right:
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Multifamily house(maximum 12 units per acre)
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2 (2)The following uses are permitted with conditions:
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Group home(six or fewer persons) 46-160(m)
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Park,community 46-160(t)
Park,linear/linkages 46-160(u)
Place of worship(with accessory uses not exceeding 2,500 square feet) 46-160(w)
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Day care 46-160(1)
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School,elementary 46-160(bb)(1)
School,middle 46-160(bb)(2)
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Wireless transmission facilities,attached 46-160(kk)
Wireless transmission facilities,stealth 46-160(kk)
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4 (d)Density and development standards. All development within the MF-1 (Multifamily—Low Density)district shall conform to the
5 density,development,and special standards described below.
6 (1)Conventional multifamily lot density and development standards. If
Density and Development Standards for Low Density Multifamily Lots(')
Description Requirement
4 or fewer units: 10,000 s
Minimum lot area q
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More than 4 units:20,000 sq.
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Minimum lot width 100 ft.
Minimum setback from street(ROW) 20 ft.
Minimum garage door setback from street(ROW) 25 ft.
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Minimum rear setback 20 ft.
Minimum rear setback abutting SF and TF zoned property when a pre-cast concrete panel fence 25 ft.12)
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Minimum rear setback abutting SF and TF zoned property when a masonry fence option is used 20 ft.(2) t:
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Minimum side setback 10 ft.0)
Minimum side setback abutting SF and TF zoned property when a pre-cast concrete panel fence 25 ft.(2)
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Minimum side setback abutting SF and TF zoned property when a masonry fence option is used 20 ft.(')
Minimum setback for accessory building 15 ft.
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Minimum setback for accessory buildings abutting SF and TF zoned property when a pre-cast 20 ft.(z)
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Minimum setback for accessory buildings abutting SF and TF zoned property when a masonry fence 15 ft.(2)
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Maximum height of principal building 2.5 stories
Maximum height of accessory building 15 ft.
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Maximum lot coverage for buildings 40 percent
Maximum height of fence made of materials other than decorative metal within front street yard 3 ft.
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Maximum height of open decorative metal fence within front street yard 6 ft.
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Maximum height of fence outside front street yard 8 ft(a)(b)
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(1) Special purpose lots,including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots,may be exempted from these requirements. s
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(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 46-200. i
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c3� 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
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(4� Fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(5� Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any front street yard.
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(6) Fences shall not be located in sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from adjacent driveways. :
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2 (2) Unit limit.No more than 120 dwelling units shall be permitted in any single apartment complex. No more than eight(8) ,
3 dwelling units shall be permitted in any single residential structure.
4 (3)Low density multifamily separation requirement. No more than 120 apartment units can be grouped on the same or
5 separate but adjacent lots unless they are separated by open space,natural features such as a creek or stand of trees,or OF or C-2
6 zoning(with the exception of a gas station use). If the separation requirement is fulfilled in the form of open space, it shall comply
7 with the following standards:
8 a.The open space shall measure no smaller than one hundred(100)feet wide on average and at no point shall be i
9 less than seventy-five(75)feet wide.
10 b.The open space shall contain a minimum of one large tree and one medium tree for every 5,000 square feet.
11 c.The open space may be used as space for an outdoor recreational amenity for the abutting low density
12 multifamily complexes.
13 d.The open space shall comply with all compatibility requirements found in subsection(f)—Compatibility
14 standards,where applicable.
15 (4)Amenities.At least one amenity accessible to all residents shall be provided for each low density multifamily complex
16 with thirty(30)or more dwelling units. Additional amenities shall be included at the following rate:
Number of Dwelling Units Minimum Number of Amenities
0-29 0
30-59 1
60-89 2
90-120 3
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18 Amenities include but are not limited to the following:
19 a.Playground equipment
20 b.Fenced dog park,to measure no smaller than 2,500 square feet,with minimum depth twenty-five(25)feet
21 c.Private fitness facility*
22 d.Picnic area,to contain no fewer than two(2)tables and two(2)cooking grills
23 e. Swimming pool
24 L Business center,to contain no less than one computer,printer,fax machine,copier,and scanner(printer,fax
25 machine,copier,and scanner may be integrated into a single device), available for resident use*
26 g.Tennis court
27 h.Basketball court e
28 i.Volleyball court
29 j.Kitchen available for resident use*
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30 k. Social room available for resident use* p
31 *These amenities may be located in the amenity center and each one qualifies toward the amenity requirement.
32 (5)Garage requirements. Garage enclosed parking is required at the minimum rate of one(1)reserved parking spot for
33 every one(1)or two(2)bedroom unit,and two(2)reserved parking spots for every three(3)or four(4)bedroom unit. Garages shall
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35 a. Garages shall not be located within fifteen(15)feet of any SF or TF property line.
36 b.Only garages that are integrated within the dwelling structures shall be permitted to face a public street,and they
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37 shall not extend beyond the front building fagade of the dwelling structure.
38 c. Street-facing garage doors shall not comprise more than 50%of the fagade width of each dwelling unit.
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I d. Street-facing driveways located adjacent to one another shall be separated by a landscaped area measuring a ¢'
2 minimum of six(6)feet wide.
3 e.Detached garages shall not be permitted in the front street yard and shall be constructed with the same materials
4 and with similar architectural features as the residential structure.
5 f.No garage door shall face a SF or TF district or lot within 200 feet,with the exception of SF or TF lots located
6 across an adjacent public street.
7 g.Garages contained within a detached structure shall contain no more than eight(8)parking spaces.
8 (6)Additional parking. Additional parking that is not within a garage shall not be permitted in any street yard,with the
9 exception of parking on driveways in front of garages that have been integrated into the dwelling structures. Additional parking shall
10 not be located within fifteen(15)feet of any SF or TF property line. Parking shall be provided for accessory uses and shall comply
11 with the requirements located in section 46-196.
12 (7) Traffic impact studies. All development shall comply with the requirements located in section 46-197.
13 (8)Height and placement requirements. All developments shall comply with the requirements located in section 46-163. a
14 (9)Landscaping. In addition to the regulations located in section 46-195,a linear area with improved soils and planted with
15 annuals,perennials,and small shrubs shall be installed and maintained along the foundation of all elevations facing the public right
16 of way. This area shall measure a minimum of four(4)feet wide on average,and at no point shall be less than two(2)feet wide.
17 This requirement shall not apply where sidewalks and driveways meet the building perpendicularly.
18 (e)Multifamily design standards. The following design standards apply to all residential buildings in the MF-1 (Multifamily—Low
19 Density)district. Other recognized architectural designs may be approved by the zoning administrator in order to permit a more
20 flexible,compatible or creative design.
21 (1)Building orientation. Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the wall facing the
22 street consist of windows and/or entrance areas.
23 (2)Building elevation variation. Any wall in excess of 40 feet in length shall include offsets of at least two feet. There shall
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25 (3)Building design variation. The design of individual buildings within multi-building developments shall vary. No two
26 identical buildings shall be located adjacent to one another.
27 (4)Exterior wall color finishes. Day-Glo, luminescent, iridescent,neon or similar types of color finishes are not permitted.
28 (5)Exterior wall finish. The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry,3-step hard coat stucco,fiber cement siding,
29 glass,architectural steel or metal with a minimum 30-year warranty,or a combination thereof,except for doors,windows,accents i
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30 and trim. Masonry shall be defined as stone,simulated stone,cast stone,or brick. The ground floor of all buildings shall be a
31 minimum of seventy-five percent(75%)masonry. A minimum of two(2)different materials shall be used on each structure,and
32 each material used shall comprise no less than twenty percent(20%)of the exterior wall finish. No more than thirty-three percent
33 (33%)of the building facade may be fiber cement siding or architectural steel or metal. The use of materials such as wood shingles
34 or wood siding shall be limited to accent features. Other wall finishes,accent materials,or recognized architectural styles may be
35 approved by the zoning administrator.
36 (6)Exterior stairwells. Exterior stairwells shall be permitted provided that the design,color,and materials complement the
37 architectural theme of the dwelling structure. Final exterior stairwell design shall be approved by the zoning administrator.
38 (7)Glass. Mirrored glass with a reflectivity of 20 percent or more is not permitted on the exterior walls and roofs of all
39 buildings and structures.
40 (8) Windows. Windows shall be incorporated on every elevation that is visible from a public street. Windows shall be
41 provided with trim and shall not be flush with exterior wall treatment. Windows shall be provided with an architectural surround at
42 the jamb,header and sill.
43 (9)Roofing materials. Roofing materials shall consist of 25-year architectural dimensional shingles,tile(clay,cement,
44 natural or manufactured stone),non-reflective prefinished metal,or reflective metal such as copper or other similar metals as
45 approved by the zoning administrator. Portions of the roof shall be permitted to be flat to provide for mechanical equipment wells or
46 roof decks provided that such flat areas are screened by pitched sections of the roof that meet the roofing material requirements.
47 (10)Special design features. A minimum of five(5)features from the following list shall be incorporated into the building
48 design:
49 a.Bay window.
50 b.Arched window.
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52 d.Oval or round windows.
53 e. Shutters.
54 f.Arched entry,balcony or breezeway entrance.
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55 g. Stone or brick accent wall.
56 h.Decorative stone or brick band.
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2 j.Veranda,terrace,patio,porch or balcony.
3 k.Projected wall or dormer.
4 I.Variation of roof lines on the building.
5 m.Decorative caps on chimneys.
6 n.Other feature as approved by the zoning administrator.
7 (f)Multifamily house design standards. A multifamily house is a structure that is designed to appear as a large,custom-built single
8 family home but may contain up to six(6)dwelling units inside. Individual dwelling units are indistinguishable within the larger
9 building form. Design aspects not specifically addressed below shall be regulated by subsection(e)—Multifamily design standards
10 above. Other recognized architectural designs may be approved by the zoning administrator in order to permit a more flexible,
11 compatible or creative design
12 (1)Access. Each building shall have a singular principal entryway on the front that is in scale with the overall mass of the s
13 building. Secondary entrances shall be located along the rear or side of the building.
14 (2)Additional setback requirements. Chimneys,roof overhangs,bay windows,and other architectural elements approved by
15 the zoning administrator may encroach into the setback by a maximum of twenty-four(24)inches. Porches and patios may encroach
16 into the front setback by up to eight(8)feet and into the side setback by up to five(5)feet.
17 (3)Porch/patio/balcony requirement. Each unit shall have a minimum of sixty(60)square feet of outdoor living space in
18 the form of a patio,porch or balcony adjacent to its principal living space. The minimum depth of the space shall be six(6)feet. 3
19 This space shall qualify as one of the required special design features. `
20 (g)Compatibility standards. Compatibility standards are intended to protect adjacent properties and residential neighborhoods from
21 the adverse impacts sometimes associated with higher intensity development.
22 (1) Visual screening. Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds;dumpsters,trash receptacles,outdoor storage; t
23 ground mounted equipment;and other similar structures shall comply with the requirements located in subsection 46-195_(1).
24 (2)Mechanical equipment. All roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view. Screening shall
25 utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure. All ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened with
26 opaque fencing,a masonry wall,or landscaping in the form of one(1)large shrub every four(4)linear feet around the boundary of
27 the equipment. Wall-or window-mounted mechanical equipment shall not be permitted.
28 (3)Lighting. External lighting shall be arranged and controlled so as to deflect light away from any residential district. f
29 a.Site lighting design requirements. i
30 1.Fixture(luminaire). The light source shall be completely concealed(recessed)within an opaque
31 housing and shall not be visible from any street right-of-way or residential district.
32 2.Light source(lamp). Only incandescent,fluorescent,metal halide,or color corrected high-pressure i
33 sodium may be used. The same type shall be used for the same or similar types of lighting on any one site
34 throughout any master-planned development.
35 3.Mounting. Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light does not cross any property
36 line of the site.
37 4.Height of fixture. The height of a fixture shall not exceed twenty(20)feet in parking areas and twelve
38 (12)feet in pedestrian areas.
39 5.Additional setback restriction. Recreational uses with overhead illumination such as swimming pools,
40 tennis courts,ballfields or playground areas shall not be permitted within 50 feet of any SF-R, SF-1, SF-2,TF or
41 TH district lot line.
42 b.Excessive illumination. l
43 1.Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and substantially interferes with the use or
44 enjoyment of any other lot is not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it clearly exceeds the
45 requirements of this section,or if the standard could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
46 substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring properties.
47 2.Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive illumination onto streets in a manner that
48 may distract or interfere with the vision of drivers on such streets.
49 (4)Compatibility buffer requirement. All MF-1 (Multifamily-Low Density)uses which abut SF(Single-family)or TF
50 (Two-family)zoned property shall be required to install and maintain a compatibility buffer pursuant to section 46-200.
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I That Chapter 46, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
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5 Sec.46-140.1 —MF-2(Multifamily-Medium Density)district
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7 (a)Purpose. To establish and preserve areas of medium intensity land use primarily devoted to medium-density multifamily
8 residential development not to exceed twenty(20)dwelling units per acre.
9 (b)Applicability to PUDs. Design and development standards specifically addressed in Planned Unit Developments(PUDs)adopted
10 prior to the adoption date of this district shall prevail.
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14 (2)The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use Special Standard
Group home(six or fewer persons) 46-160(m)
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Park,community 46-160(t)
Park,linear/linkages 46-160(u)
Place of worship(with accessory uses not exceeding 2,500 square feet) 46-160(w)
Place of worship(with accessory uses exceeding 2,500 square feet) 46-160(x)
Day care 46-160(i)
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School,elementary 46-160(bb)(1)
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School,middle 46-160(bb)(2)
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Wireless transmission facilities,attached 46-160(kk)
Wireless transmission facilities,stealth 46-160(kk)
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2 (d)Density and development standards. All development within the MF-2(Multifamily-Medium Density)district shall conform to
3 the density,development,and special standards described below.
4 (1)Conventional medium density multifamily lot density and development standards. :
Density and Development Standards for Medium Density Multifamily Lots(')
Description Requirement
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Minimum lot area 1 acre
Minimum lot width 200 ft.
Minimum setback from SF and TF districts 1 story 20 ft.
2 stories 40 ft. 1
3 stories 80 ft.
4 stories 100 ft.
Maximum lot coverage for buildings 40 percent
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Minimum setback from street(ROW) 15 ft. a
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Minimum setback from street(ROW)for detached garages 50 ft.
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Minimum rear setback 25 ft.
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Maximum height of principal building 4 stories(2)
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Minimum setback for accessory building 15 ft.")
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Maximum height of fence made of materials other than decorative metal within front street yard 3 ft.
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Maximum height of fence outside front street yard 8 ft cad(s)
Special purpose lots,including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots,may be exempted from these requirements.
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(Z) Residential structures shall be permitted to reach a height of four(4)stories provided that the first level is garage parking and the
upper three(3)stories are dwelling units. In situations where there is a natural gradient change that can accommodate walk-out
living units,the zoning administrator may permit four(4)stories of dwelling units. In no case shall a structure exceed four(4)
stories.
(3> Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yard.
(a) Fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(5) Fences shall not be located in sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from adjacent driveways.
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2 (2) Unit limit.Apartments shall not exceed 400 dwelling units per complex. Any parcel with MF(Multifamily)district
3 zoning prior to the adoption date of this district is not subject to this limit.
4 (3)Amenities.At least one amenity accessible to all residents shall be provided for each medium density multifamily
5 complex with fifty(50)or more dwelling units. Additional amenities shall be included at the following rate:
Number of Dwelling Units Minimum Number of Amenities .
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50-99 1
100-149 2
150-199 3
200-249 4
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8 a. Playground equipment
9 b. Fenced dog park,to measure no smaller than 2,500 square feet, with minimum depth twenty-five(25)feet
10 c.Private fitness facility*
11 d. Picnic area,to contain no fewer than two(2)tables and two(2)cooking grills
12 e. Swimming pool
13 f. Business center,to contain no less than one computer,printer, fax machine,copier,and scanner(printer,fax
14 machine,copier,and scanner may be integrated into a single device),available for resident use*
15 g.Tennis court
16 h. Basketball court
17 i.Volleyball court
18 j. Kitchen available for resident use*
19 k. Social room available for resident use*
20 *These amenities may be located in the amenity center and each one qualifies toward the amenity requirement.
21 (4)Off-street parking requirements.No less than 50%of the required residential parking shall be covered or in garages,and
22 no less than 25%of all required residential parking shall be in garages. No parking shall be permitted in any street yard. Parking is
23 prohibited between any street right-of-way and a boundary formed by a line connecting the corners of each adjacent building that
24 faces a street. The connecting points of the boundary shall delineate the shortest distance from each building's corner which is both
25 visible from the street and furthest from the street. Driveways in front of"tuck under"garages, if they are at least twenty(20)feet
26 deep, shall count toward the required residential parking. If a flat roof is installed as a canopy for covered parking it shall have a 5
27 minimum six(6)inch wide decorative banding. 3
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2 Density)district. Parking shall be provided for any accessory uses not listed below and shall comply with the requirements located in
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MF-2(Multifamily-Medium Density)Off-Street Parking Requirements
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Apartment 1.5 per 1-bedroom unit Additional 5 percent of total spaces required
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5 (5)Garage requirements. Detached garages shall be constructed of the same exterior materials and include similar roof
6 pitch to the residential structures. Detached garages shall not consist of more than six(6)garage doors,with the exception of double-
7 sided garages that have doors on opposite sides of the structure with a dividing wall in the middle,for a maximum total of twelve
8 (12)garage doors on a single structure. No detached garage shall be placed between a residential building and its adjacent drive
9 aisle. Where a detached garage is placed adjacent to a residential building,a landscaped area no less than ten(10)feet wide shall be i
10 installed between the garage and the building. No garage door shall face a single-family home within 250 feet or be permitted in a
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12 (6) Traffic impact studies. All development shall comply with the requirements located in section 46-197.
13 (7)Height and placement requirements. All development shall comply with the requirements located in section 46-163.
14 (8)Landscaping. In addition to the regulations located in section 46-195,a linear area with improved soils and planted with
15 annuals,perennials,and small shrubs shall be installed and maintained along the foundation of all elevations facing the public right-
16 of-way. This area shall measure a minimum of four(4)feet wide on average,and at no point shall be less than two(2)feet wide.
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17 This requirement shall not apply where sidewalks and driveways meet the building perpendicularly.
18 (e)Multifamily design standards. The following design standards apply to all residential buildings in the MF-2(Multifamily-
19 Medium Density)district.
20 (1)Building elevation variation. Any wall in excess of 60 feet in length shall include offsets of at least two feet. There shall r
21 be no less than one offset for every 40 feet of horizontal length.
22 (2)Exterior wall color finishes. Day-Glo, luminescent, iridescent,neon or similar types of color finishes are not permitted. i
23 (3)Exterior wall finish. The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry,3-step hard coat stucco,fiber cement siding,
24 glass,architectural steel or metal with a minimum 30-year warranty, or a combination thereof,except for doors,windows,accents
25 and trim. Masonry shall be defined as stone,simulated stone,cast stone,or brick. The ground floor of all buildings shall be a
26 minimum of seventy-five percent(75%)masonry. A minimum of two(2)different materials shall be used on each structure,and
27 each material used shall comprise no less than twenty percent(20%)of the exterior wall finish. No more than thirty-three percent
28 (33%)of the building fagade may be fiber cement siding or architectural steel or metal. The use of materials such as wood shingles
29 or wood siding shall be limited to accent features. Other wall finishes,accent materials,or recognized architectural styles may be
30 approved by the zoning administrator.
31 (4)Exterior stairwells. Exterior stairwells facing the public right-of-way shall comply with the following standards:
ncealed within a fully enclosed structure,except for appropriately sized cutouts to allow for
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34 b.the landing shall be recessed a minimum of five(5)feet into said structure;and
35 c.the stairwell structure shall not protrude more than eight(8)feet beyond the fagade of the residential structure.
36 (5)Glass. Mirrored glass with a reflectivity of 20 percent or more is not permitted on the exterior walls and roofs of all
37 buildings and structures.
38 (6)Orientation requirements. Buildings adjacent to a public street shall be oriented such that their longest fagade faces the
39 street,unless a building is located on the corner of a lot where two streets intersect. Building elevations that face a public street shall
40 have at least fifteen percent(15%)of the wall facing the street consist of windows,balconies and/or stairwells.Alternative
41 orientation due to physical site constraints such as topography may be approved by the zoning administrator.
42 (7) Windows. Windows shall be provided with trim and shall not be flush with exterior wall treatment unless approved by ;
43 the Zoning Administrator as part of a recognized architectural style.
44 (8)Roofing materials. Roofing materials shall consist of 25-year architectural dimensional shingles,tile(clay,cement,
45 natural or manufactured stone),non-reflective prefinished metal,or reflective metal such as copper or other similar metals as 3
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2 roof decks provided that such flat areas are screened by pitched sections of the roof that meet the roofing material requirements.
3 Alternative roof designs associated with recognized architectural styles may be permitted by the Zoning Administrator. 1
4 (9)Special design features. A minimum of five(5)features from the following list shall be incorporated into the building
5 design:
6 a.Bay window.
7 b.Arched window.
8 c.Gable window. g
9 d.Oval or round windows.
10 e. Shutters.
11 L Arched entry,balcony or breezeway entrance.
12 g. Stone or brick accent wall.
13 h.Decorative stone or brick band.
14 i.Decorative tile.
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16 k.Projected wall or dormer.
17 1.Variation of roof lines on the building.
18 m.Decorative caps on chimneys.
19 n.Entry onto the public facade for ground floor units facing the public ROW.
20 o.Other feature as approved by the zoning administrator.
21 (f)Compatibility standards. Compatibility standards are intended to protect adjacent properties and residential neighborhoods from
22 the adverse impacts sometimes associated with higher intensity development.
23 (1) Visual screening. Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters,trash receptacles,outdoor storage;
24 ground mounted equipment;and other similar structures shall comply with the requirements located in subsection 46-195(1).
25 (2)Mechanical equipment. All roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view. Screening shall
26 utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure. All ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened with
27 opaque fencing,a masonry wall,or landscaping in the form of one(1)large shrub every four(4)linear feet around the boundary of
28 the equipment. Wall-or window-mounted mechanical equipment shall not be permitted.
29 (3)Lighting. External lighting shall be arranged and controlled so as to deflect light away from any residential district. t
30 a.Site lighting design requirements.
31 1.Fixture(luminaire). The light source shall be completely concealed(recessed)within an opaque
32 housing and shall not be visible from any street right-of-way or residential district.
33 2.Light source(lamp). Only incandescent, fluorescent,metal halide,or color corrected high-pressure
34 sodium may be used. The same type shall be used for the same or similar types of lighting on any one site
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36 3.Mounting. Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light does not cross any property
37 line of the site.
38 4.Height offixture. The height of a fixture shall not exceed twenty(20)feet in parking areas and twelve
39 (12)feet in pedestrian areas.
40 5.Additional setback restriction. Recreational uses with overhead illumination such as swimming pools,
41 tennis courts,ballfields or playground areas shall not be permitted within 50 feet of any SF-R, SF-1,SF-2,TF or
42 TH district lot line.
43 b.Excessive illumination.
44 1.Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and substantially interferes with the use or
45 enjoyment of any other lot is not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it clearly exceeds the
46 requirements of this section,or if the standard could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
47 substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring properties.
48 2.Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive illumination onto streets in a manner that
49 may distract or interfere with the vision of drivers on such streets.
50 (4)Compatibility buffer requirement. All MF-2(Multifamily-Medium Density)uses which abut SF(Single-family)or TF
51 (Two-family)zoned property shall be required to install and maintain a compatibility buffer pursuant to section 46-200.
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5 (a)Purpose. To establish and preserve areas of high intensity land use primarily devoted to high-density residential development
6 combined with general commercial and office activities by means of a Planned Unit Development(PUD).
7 (b)Applicability to PUDs.Design and development standards specifically addressed in Planned Unit Developments(PUDs)adopted
8 prior to the adoption date of this district shall prevail.
9 (c)Required elements.Each multifamily building in a PUD shall include the elements listed below,although certain elements may be
10 waived or altered at the discretion of the zoning administrator in order to properly implement the specific features and infrastructure
11 of each PUD.
12 (1)Structured parking. All required residential parking shall be provided within a parking structure that is directly attached
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14 (2)Balconies. No less than twenty-five percent(25%)of all dwelling units shall have a balcony.
15 (3)Stairways. All stairways shall be located completely within the residential structure.
16 (4)Amenities. At least one amenity accessible to all residents shall be provided for each urban multi-family complex.
17 Additional amenities are required at the following rate:
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Number of dwelling units Minimum number of amenities
0-99 1
100-199 2
200-299 3 5
300 or more 4
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20 Amenities include but are not limited to the following:
21 a.Private fitness facility*
22 b.Picnic area,to contain no fewer than two(2)picnic tables and two(2)cooking grills
23 c. Swimming pool
24 d.Business center,to contain no fewer than two(2)computers and one printer, fax machine,copier,and scanner
25 (printer,fax machine,copier,and scanner may be integrated into a single device),available for resident use* ¢
26 e.Rooftop patio or garden,to measure no smaller than 400 square feet
27 f.Kitchen available for resident use*
28 g. Social room available for resident use*
29 *These amenities may be located in the amenity center and each one qualifies toward the amenity requirement. 1
30 (5)Open space. A landscaped open space shall be provided immediately adjacent to or across a local street from each
31 residential building containing 100 or more dwelling units. If located across a local street,a pedestrian crosswalk shall be provided.
32 (6)Special streetscape and landscape features. A minimum of four of the following streetscape and landscape features
_ 33 shall be installed along the public right-of-way:
34 a.Benches
35 b.Bicycle racks
36 c. Public art to be installed or displayed along the primary street frontage
_ 37 d.Courtyards or plazas
38 e.Decorative paving
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40 g.Other feature as approved by zoning administrator
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11 Sec. 46-132. Establishment of districts. '
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13 (a) Districts. For the purpose of this zoning ordinance, portions of the city, as specified on the
14 official zoning map of the city, are hereby divided into the following zoning districts:
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Base Zoning Districts
Residential Zoning Districts i
SF-R Single family-rural
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SF-1 Single family-large lot
SF-2 Single family-standard lot
MH Manufactured housing
TF Two family
TH Townhouse l
MF-1 Multifamil -Lose Density
MF-2 Multifamily-Medium
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MF-3 Multifamily-Urban
Commercial Zoning Districts
C-1 General commercial
C-la General commercial-
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BP Business park
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Special Purpose Zoning Districts
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PF-3 Public facilities-high
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SR Senior
MI Mining
OS Open space
MU-la Mixed-use southwest
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CT Chisholm Trail overlay
PV Palm Valley overlay
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8 (c) Auto body,painting and repair shops and large vehicle and equipment repair facilities are permitted
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11 (1) All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building.
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15 (3) Buildings shall not be less than 100 feet from the boundary of any SF-R, SF-1, SF-2, TF, TH,
16 MF-1, MF-2, MF-3 or SR district.
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18 (4) No facilities shall be permitted to have bay doors facing an SF-R, SF-1, SF-2, TF, TH, MF-1,
19 I MF-2, MF-3 or SR district.
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24 (1) Facilities are permitted subject to the following conditions:
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4 C. Buildings shall not be less than 50 feet from the boundary of any SF-R, SF-1, SF-2, TF,
5 TH, MF-1, MF-2, MF-3 or SR district.
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7 d. No automobile service and repair facility shall be permitted to have bay doors facing an
8 SF-R, SF-1, SF-2, TF, TH, MF-1, MF-2, MF-3 or SR district.
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10 (2) Auto service and repair facilities in the C-2 district are restricted to gas stations (without vehicle
11 repair/service bays) developed in conjunction with a retail convenience store.
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16 That Chapter 46, Section 46-195, Landscaping, subsection (f) Interior parking lot landscape
17 requirements by zoning district, paragraph (1), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of Round
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19 (f) Interior parking lot landscape requirements by zoning district.
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21 (1) OF(Office), C-2 (Local commercial), C-la (General commercial- limited), C-1 (General
22 I commercial), LI(Light industrial), and MF-2 (Multifamily—Medium Density)zoning districts.
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24 a. Large trees shall be provided in parking areas. The construction of off-street parking
25 areas requires the planting of one large tree per ten new parking spaces, or portion
26 thereof. Each tree shall be planted in an island so that there are no more than ten
27 contiguous parking spaces between islands, except as otherwise provided herein.
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29 b. End islands shall be provided at the terminus of each parking bay. Interrupting islands
30 shall be provided within each parking bay as required herein. End islands and
31 interrupting islands shall have a minimum width of nine feet from face of curb to face of
32 curb. Head-to-head parking bays shall include two such end islands.
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35 required interrupting islands may be eliminated by planting two additional large trees in
36 the landscape area for each interrupting island so eliminated.
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38 d. A median island with a minimum width of nine feet, from face of curb to face of curb,
39 shall be required between every six single parking bays and along primary internal and
40 external access drives. Medium or large trees shall be planted at a rate of one per each
41 50 linear feet or fraction thereof. Median island intervals may be expanded in order to
42 preserve existing trees, provided an alternative median location has been approved by
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3 first drive aisle as per the foundation landscape requirements provided in subsection 46-
4 195(h) below. Specifically, plant materials totaling 30 foundation treatment points as set
5 out in the table in subsection (h)(1) c. below, shall be required for each large tree to be
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10 landscaping required by this subsection. These credits may not be used to replace an end
11 island or median island tree unless the preserved tree is located within the required end
12 island or median island. Each preserved tree is credited towards the adjacent ten, 20, or
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16 inches within ten feet of a parking area will be counted as a credit towards one
17 required parking lot tree.
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20 preserved within 15 feet of a parking area will be counted as a credit towards two
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' 27 g. The area within islands and medians shall not include sod or turf grass, and shall not
28 include more than 50 percent decorative groundcover material, unless approved by the
29 zoning administrator. The remainder of the area shall consist of planting groundcover.
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31 h. Notwithstanding the requirements of the tree technical manual, large trees required to
' 32 meet the tree island requirements may be planted closer than 30 feet from a building, but
33 in no event closer than 12 from a building.
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37 That Chapter 46, Section 46-195, Landscaping, subsection (g) Parking lot landscape along public
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39 Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
40 (g) Parking lot landscaping along public streets by zoning district.
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42 (1) OF(Office), C-2 (Local commercial), C-la (General commercial- limited), C-1 (General
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3 foot wide linear landscaped area. The minimum landscaping required for this purpose
4 shall be based on the measured linear footage of parking including vehicular circulation
5 routes that extend along the length of the property line (excluding ingress/egress to the
6 public road) adjacent to the public right-of-way.
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15 thereof Any combination of the foregoing is acceptable.
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17 C. There shall be no gap between required landscaping exceeding 25 percent of the length
18 of the landscaped area, unless approved by the zoning administrator.
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20 d. Notwithstanding the requirements of the tree technical manual, small trees may be i
21 grouped no closer than 12 feet apart and large tree may be grouped no closer than 30 feet
22 apart for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this subsection (g). i
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25 small trees may be placed in end islands or interrupting islands within the first row of
26 parking adjacent to the public street. Such islands shall have a minimum width of nine
27 feet from face of curb to face of curb. In addition, the owner shall the option of reducing 1
28 the eight-foot wide linear landscaped area described in subsection (g)(1)a. above, to a
29 four-foot wide area to accommodate only shrubs.
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31 f. The area within islands and medians shall not include sod or turf grass, and shall not
32 include more than 50 percent decorative groundcover material, unless approved by the
33 zoning administrator. The remainder of the area shall consist of planting groundcover.
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38 That Chapter 46, Section 46-196 (b) Off-street parking requirements, paragraphs (1) and (2), Code
39 of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, are hereby amended to read as follows:
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SF;detached 2 per dwelling unit 2 garage enclosed parking #"
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Village residential 2 per dwelling unit 2 garage enclosed parking
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MF-1 1 per 1 or 2 bedroom unit: All minimum parking shall
2 per 3+bedroom unit be garage enclosed spaces
Apai4mttMF-2 1.5 per 1-bedroom unit: Additional 5 percent of `
2 per 2-bedroom unit:and total number of required
2.5 er-23+bedroom unit spaces
Upper story residential 1.5 per bedroom
Group homes of six or less NA
persons
Group homes of more than 1 per 2 bedrooms 1.5 per 2 employees
six persons
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 NA
fewer children
Day Care 3.5 per 1000 ft.GFA Vehicle stacking spaces
included in any student
drop-off area may qualify
as permitted parking spaces P
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meets the specifications
described in subsection
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Elementary Schools 3 per classroom
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All other Educational 20 per classroom
Facilities
Government 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
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Amenity Centers 1.5 per 250 ft.GFA
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Parks/Linkages Trailheads Varies Parking requirement based
on uses in park;must be
reviewed and approved by ¢;
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Golf Courses and Country 4 spaces per hole 1.5 per 250 ft.GFA of
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Cemeteries,Columbaria, 1 per 50 internment plots .
Mausoleums,Memorial (cemeteries and memorial
Parks and Crematoria 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 2 per 250 ft.GFA
Terminals
Place of Worship 1 per 3 seats
Place of Worship with 1 per 3 seats in place of Spaces necessary to
2,500 sq.ft.or less of worship accommodate accessory
accessory uses use based on requirement
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Place of Worship with 1 per 3 seats in place of Spaces necessary to
more than 2,500 sq.ft.of worship accommodate accessory
accessory uses use based on requirement
for accessory use ,
Wireless Transmission None
Facilities
Major Utilities 1 per facility 1 additional per 250 ft.
GFA; 1 per fleet vehicle
Intermediate Utilities None
Minor Utilities None '
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Eating Establishments 1 per 100 ft.GFA(includes
any outdoor seating and
waiting area 1
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Entertainment,Outdoor 1 per 250 ft.GFA 1 per two seats
structural area
Office 1 per 250 ft.GFA
Medical Office Building 1 per 200 ft.GFA
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All other Overnight 1 per bedroom 1.5 per 2 employees; I per
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Parking,Commercial None
Indoor entertainment 1 per 250 ft.GFA;or 1 per 1 additional per 500 ft. 1
activities 4 seats for theaters GFA up to 50,000 ft.GFA;
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excluding theaters
Heavy equipment sales and 1 per 250 ft.GFA 1 additional per 500 ft.
leasing GFA up to 50,000 ft.GFA i
Shopping Centers larger 1 per 225 ft.GFA
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All other Retail Sales and 1 per 250 ft.GFA $
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Self-Service Storage I space per 50 storage units
Car wash,full-service 1 per 150 ft.GFA Shall meet off-street
stacking space
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stacking space
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Vehicle sales,rental or 1 per 500 ft.GFA indoor 1 additional per 1,000 ft.
leasing facilities facility GFA outdoor lot area 1
All other Vehicle Sales and 1 per 250 ft.GFA 5 per service bay
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Industrial Uses F
Light Industrial Service, 1 per 500 ft.GFA indoor 1 additional per 1,000 ft.
Manufacturing and facility,except indoor GFA outdoor facility; I per
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Warehouse and Freight 1 per 500 ft.GFA indoor 1 additional per 1,000 ft. G
Movement facility,except indoor GFA outdoor facility; 1 per
storage 2,500 ft.indoor storage
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Mineral Extraction I per 300 ft.GFA indoor 1.5 per 2 employees
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GFA outdoor facility; 1 per
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facility,except indoor GFA outdoor facility; 1 per
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9 Density)—(W and MF-3 (Multifamily—Urban) zoning districts.
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12 meaning when used in this subsection.
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15 to the driveway standards as stated in the Design and Construction Standards
16 Transportation Criteria Manual (DACS), as adopted or amended by the city.
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19 in good and safe condition, free of holes, cracks, spoiling or other failures that may
20 affect the use, drainage or longevity of the material. This shall not prohibit the use of
21 approved improved surfaces specifically designed to include an unimproved component,
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2 driveways and/or improved surfaces shall cover more than 50 percent of the street yard.
3 For corner residential lots, no combination of improved driveways and/or improved
4 surfaces shall cover more than 25 percent of the street yard. The regulations of this
5 subsection shall not affect or prohibit the construction of the minimum driveway, as
6 required by the DACS.
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10 That Chapter 46, Section 46-200 Compatibility buffer, paragraph (a), Code of Ordinances (2010
11 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
12 Sec. 46-200. Compatibility buffer.
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14 (a) Purpose and intent. The purpose of this section is to set forth requirements regarding the design,
15 installation, construction and maintenance of compatibility buffers for all property other than those specifically
16 exempted below. A compatibility buffer shall be composed of a landscape buffer and a compatibility fence as
17 provided below. Compatibility buffering is intended to minimize the effects of MF-1 (Multifamily — Low
18 I Density), MF-2 (Multifamily — Medium Density) MF-3 (Multifamily — Urban), C- (General commercial), C-
l9 la (General commercial-limited), C-2 (Local commercial), OF (Office), BP (Business park), LI (Light
20 industrial), I (Industrial), PF-1 (Public facilities), PF-2 (Public facilities-medium intensity), PF-3 (Public
21 facilities-high intensity), and SR (Senior), land uses which are adjacent SF (Single-family) and TF (Two-
22 family) uses, while maintaining the flexibility of allowing such more intense land uses in appropriate
23 circumstances.
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28 City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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P=Permitted P/S=Permitted with Special Standards SE=S ecial Exception Needed--=Not ermitted
Residential
Uses
Apartment -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/S -- --
-- 46-160 b
Group Home P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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(six or fewer 160(m)
persons)
Group Living -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- P/S P/S -- -- P/S
46-1-60(n)
Industrialized P P P P P -- -- — -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- --
Housing
Multifamily _ - - - - - P -
House
Single-family, -- -- -- -- P -- -- - P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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attached 160 dd
Single-family, P P P -- -- -- -- - P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- --
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detached I I I I 160 dd
Single-family, -- -- -- P -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- --
detached
Manufactured
Home
Single-family, -- -- P - -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- P --
zero lot line
Single-family, -- -- P -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- P --
village
residential
Single-Story -- -- -- - -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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Mixed-Use 160(ee)
Residential
Townhouse -- -- -- -- -- P P 1' -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/S -- --
P/S 46-
160(ff)
Upper-story -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - P/S P/S P/S -- - - P/S 46-
residential 160
Public and
Civic Uses
Amenity P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P P -- -- P/S -- P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- P/S -- -- -- 46-160(a)
Center
Cemetery, -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- SE --
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Columbaria,
Memorial park
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Community -- -- -- -- -- -- -- _ P P P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P/S -- P/S P
46-160(h)
Service
Day Care(in P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S -- _ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- 46-460(i)
home)for six
or fewer
children
Day Care,all -- -- -- -- -- -- P/S P/S P P P/S P/S P -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- --
P/S 46-160(1)
other
Funeral Home -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- --
Golf -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/S
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course/country
club
Government -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - P P P/S -- P -- -- -- -- P P -- -- --
P 46-160(1)
Facilities
Hospital -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- --
-- --
Institution -- -- -- -- -- -- -- _ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- SE -- --
-- - --
Monopole -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- P/S P/S -- -- -- - -- -- --
-- 46-
160 kk
Park, P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P P P P P P P -- P P P P P P -- 46-160(t)
Community
Park, P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P P P P P P P -- P P P P P P P 46-160(u)
Linear/Linkage
Park, P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P - P P P P P P P
Neighborhood
Park, -- -- -- - -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- P
-- --
Regional/Metr
0 olitan
Passenger -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- SE
46-160(v)
terminal
Place of P P P P P P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- P P P P -- -- P --
Worship
Place of P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- 46-
Worship(with 160(w)
accessory uses
not exceeding
2,500 sf.
Place of - -- -- -- -- -- P/S P/S P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- P/S -- -- -- -- -- --
46-
Worship(with 160(w)
accessory uses
exceeding
2,500 sf.,but
not greater
than 10,000
s.f.)
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Place of -- -- -- - -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/S -- -- -- --
- 46-
Worship(with 160(w)
accessory uses
not exceeding
20,000 s.f.
Place of -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/S -- -- --
-- 46-
Worship(with 160(w)
unrestricted s.f.
of accessory
uses
Schools: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - P P -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- P/S -- -- -- --
46-
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Post-
Secondary
Educational
Facilities
School, -- P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
46-
Elementary 160(bb)(1
School,Middle -- P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- 46-
160(bb)(2
School,High - -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/S -- -- --
-- 46-
160(bb)(3
Self-Enclosed P/S P/S P/S -- -- -- -- - P/S P/S -- -- P/S P/S P/S -- -- -- P/S -- -- P/S --
46-
Monopole 160 kk
Utility,Minor P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S 46-
160(hh)(1
Utility, P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S 46-
Intermediate 160(hh)(2
Utility,Major -- -- -- -- -- -- -- _ -- -- -- -- -- P/S P/S -- P/S P/S P/S -- -- --
P/S 46-
160(hh)(2
WTF;Attached P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S -- 46-
160 kk
WTF;Stealth P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S 46-
160 kk
Commercial
Uses
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Auto service -- -- -- - - -- -- - P/S P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- 46-160(d)
facilities
Bed and -- -- P/S -- -- -- -- _ P/S -- P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/S
46-160(e)
Breakfast
Carwash -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - P/S P/S -- -- - P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
46-160(f)
Commercial -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - P/S P/S -- -- P/S P P -- -- -- P -- -- --
P/S 46-160(g)
parking
Eating -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - P P/S P/S -- P/S - -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- P/S
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establishments
Eating -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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establishments
with outdoor
cooking areas
Heavy -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- - -- - -- --
-- --
equipment
sales and
leasing
Indoor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- _ P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/S
46-160(p)
entertainment
activities
Live/Work -- -- -- - -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- --
- P/S 46-160(q)
Units
Office -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - P P P/S P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P
46-160(r)
Office, -- - -- -- -- -- -- - P P/S P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- P/S
46-160(s)
Medical
Office,Public -- -- -- -- -- -- - - -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- P P P -- -- --
-- --
Outdoor -- - -- -- -- -- -- - SE SE -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- SE SE --
entertainment
Overnight -- -- -- -- -- -- -- _ P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
--
Accommodatio
ns
Parking, -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/S P/S P/S -- -- -- --
46-160(g)
General
Residential to -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - P/S P/S P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- 46-160(y)
Office
Conversion
Retail Sales -- -- -- - -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- P P -- -- -- -- -- --
-- --and Service
consisting of
predominantly
outdoor storage
or consumer
loading areas
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Retail Sales -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - P P/S P/S -- P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
P/S 46-
and Service 160(aa
Self-service -- -- -- - -- -- -- _ P/S -- -- -- -- P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- 46-
storage 160 cc
Vehicles Sales, -- -- -- - -- -- -- _ P/S P/S -- -- P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- 46-160(ii)
Rental or
Leasing
Facilities
Vehicle -- -- - -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- --
Storage and
Towing
Industrial Uses
Light Industrial -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
--
Service,
Manufacturing
and Assembly
Mineral -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P --
-- --
Extraction
Vehicle Repair -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - SE -- -- -- -- P/S P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- 46-160(c)
Facilities and
Body Shops
Warehouse and -- -- -- - -- -- -- _ -- -- -- -- P P -- -- -- -- - -- -- --
--
Freight
Movement
Waste-Related -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 46-1600J)
Service
Wholesale -- -- - - -- -- -- _ -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- - -- --
- -- --
Trade
Other Uses
Agricultural -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- --Operations
Fowl Raising P -- -- -- -- -- -- - --
Livestock P/S -- -- - - -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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3 That Chapter 36, Section 36-74 Parkland calculation for residential development,
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5 hereby amended to read as follows: `
6 Sec. 36-74. Parkland calculation for residential development.
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8 (a) The developer of a residential subdivision or addition is required to convey the s
9 amount of land equivalent to the following percentages of the total acreage of the subdivision
10 excluding any lots zoned for nonresidential use:
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Single-family(SFR) One percent i
Single-family(SF-1) Six percent
Single-family(SF-2) Eight percent
Manufactured Housing Eight percent
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Two-family(TF) 44Fourteen percent
Townhouse(TH) Sixteen percent 4
Multifamily-Low Density Sixteen percent
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Density(MF-2)
Multifamil —Urban MF-3 Twent ercent
Senior(SR) I Ten percent
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16 That Chapter 40, Section 40-22 (a), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of Round
17 Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
18 Sec. 40-22. Attached WTF.
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22 I (1) An attached WTF may be placed on a monopole, building or structure in MF-2,
23 MF-3, C-1, C-2, OF, BP, LI, I, PF-1, PF-2, PF-3, SR, MI and OS zoning districts,
24 subject to the conditions of this article.
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27 I structures that are permitted or accessory uses in SF-R, SF-1, SF-2, TF, TH, NIH,
28 MF-1 and SR residential zoning districts: Schools, churches, municipal or
29 governmental buildings or facilities or buildings or structures owned by a utility,
30 subject to the conditions of this article.
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4 That Chapter 40, Section 40-22 (a), Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of Round t
5 Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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6 See. 40-23. Stealth WTF.
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8 (a) Permitted locations.
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10 I (1) A stealth WTF may be located in MF-2, MF-3, C-1, C-2, OF, BP, LI, I, PF-1, PF-
11 2, PF-3, SR, MI and OS zoning districts, subject to the conditions of this article.
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13 (2) A stealth WTF may be attached to a nonresidential building or structure that is a
14 permitted or accessory use in SF-R, SF-1, SF-2, TF, TH, MH, MF-1 and SR i
15 residential zoning districts, including but not limited to, a homeowners'
16 association amenity center, a school, a church, a municipal or governmental
17 building or facility, an agricultural building or a building or structure owned by a
18 utility, subject to the conditions of this article.
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23 That Chapter 42, Section 42-322 (b) Definitions, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition),
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6 B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not
7 invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
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8 C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date,
9 hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted x
10 and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during
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12 formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
13 Government Code, as amended.
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17 members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate days was
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ROUND ROCK,TEXAS City Council Agenda Summary Sheet
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Agenda Item No. H4.
Consider an ordinance creating new multifamily zoning districts, including development
and design standards, and replacing the existing MF (Multifamily) zoning district. (Second
Agenda Caption: Reading)
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Meeting Date: October 11, 2012
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Department: Planning and Development Services
Staff Person making presentation: Peter Wysocki
Planning and Development Services Director
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Item Summary:
This is the first item in the sequence of three proposed actions regarding the multi-family zoning initiative:
(1) adopting the new MF-1 MF-2 and MF-3 zoning districts and repealing the existing MF district;
(2) rezoning MF properties with MF-2; and
(3) replacing MF zoning that is referenced in PUDs with either the new MF-1, MF-2 or MF-3 zoning.
This three-step rezoning initiative is the second part of a two-part process of implementing the Council's directive to
create new multi-family zoning location criteria and higher quality development standards. The first part was the
General Plan text amendment - adopting new multi-family zoning location criteria, which serves as the basis for the
three new multi-family zoning districts - that was approved by City Council in March. Establishing quality design
standards is consistent with the Council's adopted Strategic Plan Vision 2027 for Round Rock to be "Distinctive by
Design." The upgrade of multi-family development standards has been also identified in the Strategic Plan as a 2012
Action Item. '
Below is a brief summary of the proposed MF districts:
MF-1 (Multi-family- Low Density): This is a new district that limits the density to twelve (12) dwelling units per acre
with development standards intended to maintain compatibility with nearby single-family neighborhoods.
MF-2 (Multi-family - Medium Density): Replaces the current MF district, maintains the maximum density of twenty
(20) dwelling units per acre, but has changes in the development standards. A few notable changes are as follows:
parking is prohibited in the street yard; at least 25% of all required parking must be in garages and at least 25% of
required parking must be covered under carports; the height limit has been increased to four stories to
accommodate "tuck-under" garages on the ground level below the first level of residential units; a requirement for
on-site amenities, and increased standards regarding exterior design and wall materials (both in type and the i
amount of coverage allotted to certain materials).
MF-3 (Multi-family- Urban): This is a new district that defers many standards such as unit density, building height,
building materials, and landscaping to be negotiated through the PUD process. However, some basic design
requirements are included such as building articulation, streetscape features, and open space/amenities.
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PURPOSE.PASSION.PROSPERITY. ;
References to multi-family zoning throughout the Code have been appropriately updated to include the new
districts,where applicable. These amendments have been included in the attached adopting ordinance.
A decision was made to process this initiative as a "zone change" rather than as a "text amendment", meaning that
owners of all properties currently zoned MF or PUD (where MF is a permitted use) and owners of adjoining
properties within 300 feet have have been sent direct public hearing notifications. The ordinances were first
introduced to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their April 11th meeting and then presented for a public
hearing and possible action at the May 16th and July 25th meetings, at which time the items were tabled. At their
September 5th meeting, the Commission unanimously voted (8-0) to recommend approval of the ordinances to the
City Council. Although no ad-hoc committee was formed to assist staff in writing the ordinances, as interest in this
initiative grew from multi-family and PUD owners and developers, staff worked with a number of landowners and
developers, as well as the Austin Apartment Association and the Texas Masonry Council to develop ordinances that
strike a balance between Council's directive and the development industry.
Cost: There is no cost to adopt this zoning ordinance change
Date of Public Hearing(if required): September 13
Recommended Action: Approval
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