O-2020-0158 - 6/11/2020 I ORDINANCE NO. 0-2020-0158
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4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
5 CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE III, SECTION 1-50, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II,
6 SECTIONS 2-20, 2-229 AND 2-23 AND ARTICLE VI, SECTIONS 2-71, 2-
7 725 2-73, 2-74, AND 2-75, CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 8-35
s AND ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 8-65, REGARDING VIEW FENCING;
9 CODE OF ORDINANCES (2018 EDITION), CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
10 TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND
11 REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
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13 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
14 TEXAS:
15 I.
16 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 1, Article III, Section 1-50, Code of
17 Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended by adding
18 the following definition:
19 CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
20 Sec. 1-50. - Definitions.
21 The purpose of this section is to define words, terms and phrases contained within this code, unless
22 otherwise specifically defined elsewhere herein. Definitions for words not defined below may be defined
23 elsewhere in the City of Round Rock Code of Ordinances or found in Webster's Dictionary of the English
24 language, unabridged, subject to interpretation by the PDS director.
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Fence A construction, not considered a structure, which is designed for screening or enclosing. j
!Fence,
lot A construction, not considered a structure,which is designed for enclosing a lot.
Any fence that is made of, or imitates, a cast iron or wrought iron fence, including decorative
IFence, metal, constructed in such a way that the surface area of the fence does not obstruct a view
view through the fence from a position perpendicular to the fence.
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1 II.
2 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-20(d)(2),
3 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
4 follows:
5 CHAPTER 2.ZONING DISTRICTS AND USE REGULATIONS
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7 Sec. 2-20. -TH (Townhouse) 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 TH district:
11 (2) Fences. Lot fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, natural stone,
12 simulated stone, architectural CMU, or wrought iron. A brick, natural stone, simulated stone, or
13 architectural CMU fence shall be installed abutting single-family or two-family uses. View
14 fencing shall be installed where abutting a park, trail, or open space, in accordance with Section
15 8-35.
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17 III.
18 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-22(d)(7),
19 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
20 follows:
21 CHAPTER 2. ZONING DISTRICTS AND USE REGULATIONS
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23 Sec. 2-22. - MF-1 (Multifamily - Low Density) district.
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25 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the standards found in chapter 8 of this Code,
26 the following regulations apply to the MF-1 district:
27 (7) Lot fencing. A view fence in the front street yard shall be permitted to reach a height of six (6)
28 feet.
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30 IV.
31 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-23(d)(6),
32 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
33 fOIIOWS:
34 CHAPTER 2.ZONING DISTRICTS AND USE REGULATIONS
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36 Sec. 2-23. - MF-2 (Multifamily - Medium Density) district.
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2 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the standards found in chapter 8 of this Code,
3 the following regulations apply to the MF-2 district:
4 (6) Lot fencing. A view fence in the front street yard shall be permitted to reach a height of six (6)
5 feet.
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7 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-71(d)(4)(a)
8 and (b), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
9 amended as follows:
10 CHAPTER 2.ZONING DISTRICTS AND USE REGULATIONS
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12 Sec. 2-71. - MU-1 (Mixed-Use Historic Commercial Core) district.
13 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8
14 of this code, the following regulations apply to the MU-1 district:
15 (4) Fencing design standards. The following standards apply to fencing in the MU-1 district, in
16 addition to the applicable portions of Sec. 8-35:
17 a. Lot fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, natural stone, simulated
18 stone, or shall be view fencing. Other decorative masonry materials or view fencing
19 equivalents may be approved by the zoning administrator. Single-family uses may install
20 new wood fencing or replace existing wood fencing with the same or similar material in
21 accordance with subsection (d)(4)e, below.
22 b. A view fence in the street yard shall be permitted to reach a height of six (6) feet.
23 c. Opaque fencing shall be permitted in the street yard for the purpose of screening service
24 areas containing supplies, equipment and restrooms, subject to the approval of the zoning
25 administrator.
26 d. Fences in all other yards shall not exceed six (6) feet.
27 e. All fences shall provide a finished face to the exterior of the property.
28 f. Decorative fencing around patios and decks may be of a material other than one specified
29 above, but shall be approved by the zoning administrator. Galvanized steel or similar
30 welded wire materials shall be no smaller than 14-gauge, and shall be framed on all sides
31 with wood or metal rails and posts.
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33 VI.
34 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-72(d)(4)(a)
35 and (d), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
36 amended as follows:
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I CHAPTER 2. ZONING DISTRICTS AND USE REGULATIONS
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3 Sec. 2-72. - MU-2 (Mixed-Use Downtown Medium Density) district.
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5 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8
6 of this code, the following regulations apply to the MU-2 district:
7 (4) Lot fencing design standards. The following standards apply to fencing in the MU-2 district, in
8 addition to the applicable standards of Sec. 8-35:
9 a. Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, natural stone, simulated
10 stone, or shall be view fencing. Other decorative masonry materials, reinforced concrete,
11 or view fencing equivalents may be approved by the zoning administrator. Wood fending
12 may be permitted if deemed appropriate by the zoning administrator based on the
13 architecture and exterior materials of the principal building. Single-family uses may install
14 new wood fencing or replace existing wood fencing with the same or a similar material and
15 in accordance with subsection (d)(4)b, below.
16 b. All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting single-family or townhouse uses.
17 C. Fences outside the street yard may be eight (8) feet in height to accommodate
18 topographical changes, as approved by the zoning administrator.
19 d. View fencing in the street yard shall be permitted to reach a height of six (6) feet.
20 e. Fences shall be eight (8) feet in height where outdoor rear or side dining or patio areas
21 associated with eating establishments and indoor entertainment uses share a common lot
22 line with a residential use, except for multi-story apartments and upper story residential.
23 f. Decorative street yard fencing of a material other than one specified above may be
24 approved by the zoning administrator, except that chain link fencing is prohibited.
25 g. Opaque fencing of a maximum of six (6) feet in height shall be permitted in the street yard
26 for the purpose of screening service areas containing supplies, equipment and restrooms,
27 subject to the approval of the zoning administrator.
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29 VII.
30 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-73(d)(3),
31 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
32 follows:
33 CHAPTER 2.ZONING DISTRICTS AND USE REGULATIONS
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35 Sec. 2-73. - MU-L (Mixed-Use Limited) district.
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37 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8
38 of this code, the following regulations apply to the MU-L district:
39 (3) Lot fencing standards.
40 a. The following design standards apply to fencing in the MU-L district, in addition to the
41 applicable portions of Sec. 8-35:
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1 1. Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, natural stone, simulated
2 stone, wood, or shall be view fencing. Other decorative masonry materials, reinforced
3 concrete, or view fencing equivalents may be approved by the zoning administrator.
4 2. View fencing in the street yard shall be permitted to reach a height of six (6) feet.
5 3. Fences in all other yards shall not exceed six (6) feet, except that fences may be eight
6 (8) feet in height to accommodate topographical changes, as approved by the zoning
7 administrator.
8 b. All nonresidential uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence constructed of
9 masonry materials such as brick, natural stone, simulated stone, decorative reinforced
10 concrete, or other equivalent material approved by the zoning administrator, a minimum of
11 six feet in height, along every property line which is adjacent to a residential use, except
12 when a view fence is required in accordance with Section 8-35. The zoning administrator
13 may waive the requirement based upon a finding of any of the following:
14 1. The zoning administrator determines that due to the site plan layout and/or existing
15 conditions, potential impacts will be negligible;
16 2. The zoning administrator receives a letter from the adjacent residential property
17 owner(s) requesting that the fence not be installed; or
18 3. The zoning administrator determines that existing and/or proposed vegetation will
19 serve as an adequate screen.
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21 VIII.
22 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-74(d)(4),
23 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
24 follows:
25 CHAPTER 2.ZONING DISTRICTS AND USE REGULATIONS
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27 Sec. 2-74. - MU-R (Mixed-Use Redevelopment and Small Lot) district.
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29 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8
30 of this Code, the following regulations apply to the MU-R district:
31 (4) Lot fencing design standards.
32 a. The following standards apply to all lot fencing in the MU-R district, in addition to the
33 applicable standards found in Sec. 8-35:
34 1. Fences shall be constructed of brick, natural stone, simulated stone, or shall be view
35 fencing. Other decorative masonry materials, reinforced concrete, or view fencing
36 equivalents may be approved by the Zoning Administrator.
37 2. Fence posts shall be constructed of rust-resistant metal parts, concrete-based
38 masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
39 3. Fence posts and fence panels shall be capped.
40 4. All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting single-family or townhouse uses.
41 5. All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
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I b. Except when view fencing is required by Section 8-65, all nonresidential uses shall be
2 required to install and maintain a fence constructed of masonry materials such as brick,
3 natural stone, simulated stone, decorative reinforced concrete, or other equivalent material
4 approved by the zoning administrator, a minimum of six feet in height, along every property
5 line which is shared with a SF or TF use and is not in the street yard. The zoning
6 administrator may waive the requirement based upon a finding of any of the following:
7 1. The zoning administrator determines that due to the site plan layout and/or existing
8 site conditions, potential impacts will be negligible;
9 2. The zoning administrator receives a letter from the adjacent residential property
10 owner(s) requesting that the fence not be installed; or
11 3. The zoning administrator determines that existing and/or proposed vegetation will
12 serve as an adequate screen.
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14 IX.
15 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-75(f)(4),
16 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
17 follows:
18 CHAPTER 2.ZONING DISTRICTS AND USE REGULATIONS
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20 Sec. 2-75. - MU-G (Mixed-Use Greenfield and Large Lot) district.
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22 (f) Baseline supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in
23 Chapter 8 of this Code, the following regulations shall provide the baseline for PUD negotiations
24 for the MU-G district:
25 (4) Lot fencing design standards. The following standards apply to fencing in the MU-G district, in
26 addition to the applicable standards found in Sec. 8-35.
27 a. Fences shall be constructed of brick, natural stone, simulated stone, or shall be view
28 fencing. Other decorative masonry materials, reinforced concrete, or view fencing
29 equivalents may be approved by the Zoning Administrator.
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31 X.
32 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 8, Article IV, Section 8-35(a)(2)
33 and (3), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
34 amended as follows:
35 CHAPTER 8.ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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37 Sec. 8-35. - Lot fences.
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39 (a) Standards. All lot fencing shall comply with the following standards unless otherwise stated within a
40 specific zoning district, in which case the standard within the zoning district shall apply:
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1 (1) General standards.
2 a. All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting public rights-of-way.
3 b. Fences for nonresidential uses shall provide a finished face to abutting single-family, two-
4 family or townhouse uses.
5 c. Fences shall not conflict with sight visibility triangles at street intersections or obstruct
6 views from adjacent driveways.
7 d. Fence posts for all new fences shall be constructed of rust-resistant metal parts, concrete
8 based masonry, or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
9 e. Fence posts and fence panels for non-wood fences shall be capped.
10 (2) Maximum height.
11 a. Front street yard, non-view fence (residential uses): three (3) feet.
12 b. Front street yard, view fence (residential uses): six(6) feet.
13 c. All street yards, non-view fence (nonresidential uses): three (3) feet.
14 d. All street yards, view fence (nonresidential uses): six (6) feet.
15 e. All other yards (all non-industrial uses): eight(8) feet.
16 f. All other yards (light industrial and industrial uses): 10 feet.
17 (3) View fencing shall be required for SF-3, TH, MF-1, MF-2, MF-3, MU-R and MU-G districts when
18 the property abuts a:
19 a. Hike and bike trail corridor from the City of Round Rock Trail Master Plan; or a
20 b. Public park.
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22 XI.
23 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 8, Article VIII, Section 8-65(c)(1),
24 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
25 follows:
26 CHAPTER 8.ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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28 Sec. 8-65. -Outdoor storage and display.
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30 (c) Categories of outdoor storage and display.
31 (1) Outdoor display.
32 a. Outdoor display is display of items actively for sale.
33 b. Outdoor display shall be allowed adjacent to a principal building wall and, except as
34 provided in this subsection, extend to a distance no greater than 10 feet from the wall.
35 Such display is prohibited to block windows, entrances or exits, and shall not impair the
36 ability of pedestrians to use the sidewalks.
37 c. Outdoor display located more than 10 feet from the wall of a principal building shall be
38 fenced in by a masonry, view fencing or similar material fence/wall. The location and
39 fencing of such a display shall be approved by the PDS director.
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I d. Outdoor display in the OS district shall only be permitted in metropolitan and regional
2 parks.
3 e. Outdoor display in the downtown development area and in the MU-1 and MU-2 districts
4 may be permitted in limited quantities provided it does not impede pedestrian traffic.
5 f. Outdoor display in the LI district shall be limited to plants and landscape materials for sale
6 at nurseries and similar landscaping supply establishments.
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8 XII.
9 A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
to expressly repealed.
II B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not
12 invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
13 C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date,
14 hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted
15 and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during
16 which this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and
17 formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
18 Government Code, as amended.
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20 By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the
21 Council members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate
22 days was dispensed with.
23 READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this day of
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2 READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
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4 READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the day of
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10 CRAIG M RGAN, Mayor
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14 ATTEST:
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17 SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk
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