O-2019-0204 - 5/9/20191
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ORDINANCE NO. 0-2019-0204
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, SECTION 2-15 (d)(2), SECTION 2-16
(d)(2)(a), SECTION 2-17 (d)(1)(0, SECTION 2-18 (d)(2), AND SECTION
2-19 (d)(2), CODE OF ORDINANCES (2018 EDITION), CITY OF ROUND
ROCK, TEXAS, REGARDING GARAGE DOOR WIDTH; AND
PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock, Texas desires to amend the text of the
Zoning and Development Code, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing
concerning the proposed amendment on the 3rd day of April, 2019, following lawful
publication of the notice of said public hearing, and
WHEREAS, after considering public testimony received at such hearing, the
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended the Zoning and Development
Code be amended as set forth herein, and
WHEREAS, on the 9th day of May, 2019, after proper notification, the City held a
public hearing on the proposed amendment, and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the amendment provided for herein
promotes the health, safety, morals and protects and preserves the general welfare of
the community, and
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS:
0112.1902; 00420700/ss2
2 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-15 (d)(2),
3 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
4 follows:
5 CHAPTER 2. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS
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7 Sec. 2-15. - SF -2 (Single -Family - Standard Lot) district.
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9 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the standards found in chapter 8 of this Code,
10 the following regulations apply to the SF -2 district:
11 (1) Exterior wall materials. Metal of any type is prohibited except horizontal pre -finished aluminum
12 siding. Accessory buildings not exceeding 150 square feet in gross floor area are exempt from
13 this requirement.
14 (2) Garage door width. TheNo single garage doors facing a public street shall oat -exceed a total C)
15 18 feet in width.
16 II.
17 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-16 (d)(2)(a),
18 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
19 follows:
20 CHAPTER 2. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS
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22 Sec. 2-16. - SF -3 (Single -Family - Mixed Lot) district.
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24 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the standards found in chapter 8 of this Code,
25 the following regulations apply to the SF -3 district:
26 (1) Exterior wall materials.
27 a. The exterior wall finish shall be a minimum 75% stone, simulated stone, brick, or stucco.
28 No more than 50% shall be stucco. Up to 25% of the exterior wall finish may be fiber
29 cement siding (excluding flat, unarticulated panels).
30 b. An alternative wall finish consisting of 100% stucco may be permitted only in conjunction
31 with a tile roof.
32 c. The use of materials such as wood shingles, wood siding, and architectural steel or metal
33 shall be limited to accent features.
34 d. Accessory buildings not exceeding 150 square feet in gross floor area are exempt from the
35 percentage and materials requirements listed above.
36 (2) Garage and driveway treatment.
37 a. TheNo single garage doors facing a public street shall Pet exceed a—tetat sf 18 feet in
38 width.
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b. A street -facing garage shall not extend beyond the front building fagade
2 c. An upgraded garage door, defined as a metal door with the addition of window panels, a
3 faux wood garage door with decorative hardware, or a wood clad garage door, shall be
4 required for all garages facing the street.
5 d. Swing in, side entry garages are permitted as a primary garage or 3rd car garage with the
6 following standards:
7 1. The exterior wall of the garage facing any public street shall include a minimum of one
8 (1) three-foot (T) by five-foot (5) window for every nine (9) linear feet in width; and
9 2. There shall be a minimum of 30 feet between garage doors and the side lot line which
10 they face.
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That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-17 (d)(1)(f),
Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
follows:
CHAPTER 2. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS
Sec. 2-17. - SF -D (Single -Family - Downtown) district.
(d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the standards found in chapter 8 of this Code,
the following regulations apply to the SF -D district:
(1) Parking requirements.
a. Parking and access shall be permitted only on improved surfaces.
b. On-site parking is not required for single-family dwelling units, but is required for the
following uses:
1. A bed and breakfast shall provide one on-site parking space for each guest room.
2. Other uses shall provide on-site parking in accordance with chapter 8, article VI.
c. Garages shall not be required. When a garage is constructed, it shall be complementary in
materials and design to the primary structure on the lot.
d. Where an alley exists and is clear of man-made obstructions, new garages shall be
oriented toward the alley. If no alley exists, new garages shall be oriented toward an
available secondary frontage. If the garage is oriented toward the secondary frontage, the
facade that faces the primary frontage shall include articulation such as windows.
e. A driveway constructed to access a new garage shall be no wider than 18 feet within the
setback, and no wider than the garage at any point.
f. T44eNo single garage doors facing a public street shall eat exceed 18 feet in width.
g. On-site parking placement.
1. Where access is available from an alley or secondary frontage, parking shall be
located at the rear of the property behind the principal structure.
2. If a property has an existing driveway, it may be utilized to meet any on-site parking
requirement but may not be expanded in the street yard to accommodate additional
parking. Slight modifications may be made to the existing driveway to access
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I additional parking located at the rear of the structure. A driveway shall be no wider
2 than 18 feet within the required front or side setback.
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5 IV.
6 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-18 (d)(2),
7 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
8 follows:
9 CHAPTER 2. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS
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I 1 Sec. 2-18. - MH (Manufactured Housing) district.
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13 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the standards found in chapter 8 of this Code,
14 the following regulations apply to the MH district:
15 (1) Exterior wall materials. Metal of any type is prohibited except horizontal prefinished aluminum
16 siding. Accessory buildings not exceeding 150 square feet in gross floor area are exempt from
17 this requirement.
18 (2) Garage door width. T#eNo single garage doors facing a public street shall n4at exceed a-tetal of
19 18 feet in width.
20 V.
21 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article Il, Section 2-19 (d)(2),
22 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
23 follows:
24 CHAPTER 2. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS
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26 Sec. 2-19. - TF (Two -Family) district.
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28 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the standards found in chapter 8 of this Code,
29 the following regulations apply to the TF district:
30 (1) Exterior wall materials. Metal of any type is prohibited except horizontal prefinished aluminum
31 siding. Accessory buildings not exceeding 150 square feet in gross floor area are exempt from
32 this requirement.
33 (2) Garage door width. T#eNo single garage doors facing a public street shall PGt-exceed a total G
34 18 feet in width.
35 VI.
36 That the City Council has considered and hereby make the following findings regarding
37 this amendment:
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1 1. It is consistent with the general plan;
2 2. It advances the stated scope and purpose of the Zoning and Development
3 Code as stated in Section 1-3 of the Code; and
4 3. It advances the stated purpose of any zoning district it may affect.
s VII.
6 A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
7 expressly repealed.
s B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not
9 invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
10 C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date,
11 hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted
12 and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during
13 which this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and
14 formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
15 Government Code, as amended.
16 Alternative 1.
17 By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the
1s Council members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate
19 days was dispensed with.
20 READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this day of
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I Alternative 2.
2 READ and APPROVED on first reading this the _
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4 READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the
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11 ATTEST:
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14 SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk
CRAIC/MOV�N, Mayor
City of Rou Rock, Texas
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