Z-04-08-12-12C1 - 8/12/2004AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, SECTIONS 11.400,
11.415, 11.423, 11.802 AND APPENDIX A, AND ADDING
SUBSECTIONS 11.415.1 AND 11.415.2 CODE OF ORDINANCES (1995
EDITION), CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH THREE
PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICTS INSTEAD OF A SINGLE PUBLIC
FACILITIES DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS PF -1 (PUBLIC FACILITIES
- LOW INTENSITY), PF -2 (PUBLIC FACILITIES - MEDIUM
INTENSITY) AND PF -3 (PUBLIC FACILITIES - HIGH INTENSITY);
ESTABLISH PERMITTED USES, PERMITTED USES WITH
CONDITIONS AND INTENSITY STANDARDS WITHIN EACH PUBLIC
FACILITIES DISTRICT; ADD THE DEFINITIONS OF "OFFICE,
PUBLIC" AND "PARKING, GENERAL"; AND PROVIDING FOR A
SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND
ROCK, TEXAS:
ORDINANCE NO. ` r 0-1-20
Chapter 11, Section 11.415, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
11.415 PF -1 (PUBLIC FACILITIES - LOW INTENSITY) DISTRICT
(1) Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of low intensity land use primarily devoted to places of
worship and other public uses.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Pcecesktop \::Dona /woaIoox /o: /1D0x /01:oinawc /o,0012C2. wen /vr
Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Columbaria,
Memorial Parks
Parks, Community
Parks, Linear /Linkages
Parks, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
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Densit & Develo . ment Standards for PF -1 (Public
Description
Facilities - Low
Requirement
Intensit )
Place of Worship (with accessory uses that exceed
2,500 square feet but not greater than 10,000
square feet)
Standard
IH 35/SH45 �
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
15 ft.
25 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
0 or 10 ft. (3)
0 or 10 ft. (3)
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. (4(
50 ft (4)
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. (3)
0 or 10 ft. (J)
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 fr. (4)
50 ft. (4)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
0 or 5 ft! 1 ' 1
0 or 5 ft.m (")
Maximum Height of Principal Building
2 storiee
2 stories (a)
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 0.
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 R (6)
3 ft. (6)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. ("
8 f (7)
(') Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be exempted from these
requirements.
''' For lots with frontage on IH -35 or SH 45.
G'' The setback shall be 10 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback. The setback may be
increased based on current fire and building codes.
(4) For all properties abutting SF & TF lots, 50 ft. setback of which 15 ft. shall be a landscaped buffer. No other use
permitted within buffer. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 11.501. At the 50 ft. line, structures may be
20 ft. tall. From the 50 ft. line, a 1 ft. setback shall be required for each additional foot of building height.
(') The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback.
* All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
°' Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yards.
( ' ) Place of worship buildings, gyms, or auditoriums shall have a maximum height of seventy (70) feet provided they do
not contain more than two (2) stories.
Use
Parking, General
Special Standard
11.423(6)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses not
exceeding 2,500 square feet)
11.423(19)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses that exceed
2,500 square feet but not greater than 10,000
square feet)
11.423(20)(a)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
11.423(27)(b)
Utilities, Major
11.423(27)(b)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
11.423(31)
(3)
Density and Development Standards
All development within the PF -1 (Public Facilities - Low Intensity) District shall conform
to the Density, Development, and Special Standards described below.
(a) PF -1 (Public Facilities - Low Intensity) Density & Development Standards
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(b) Landscaping
(c) Off - Street Parking and Loading
(d) Traffic Impact Studies
(e) Access and Circulation
(g)
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the PF -1 (Public Facilities -
Low Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
Off - street parking requirements apply to development in the PF -1 (Public
Facilities - Low Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section
11.502.
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle trips
are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a development
permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact study are located in
Section 11.503.
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the PF -1 (Public
Facilities - Low Intensity) District. These include requirements for connections to
existing and future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design
requirements for driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
(f) Outdoor Storage and Display
Limited outdoor storage is allowed in the PF -1 (Public Facilities - Low Intensity)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.505.
Fire Access Requirement
At least one face of the tallest segment of a building that exceeds forty feet (40')
in height shall front on a designated fire lane or other open area accessible to fire
trucks.
(h) Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every property
line which abuts lower intensity uses.
(i) Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and /or top capped. All fences shall provide
a finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
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(4) PF -1 (Public Facilities - Low Intensity) Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the PF -1 (Public Facilities - Low
Intensity) district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment
in Round Rock. These standards supplement any district- specific standards. Alternate
design standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator to permit a more flexible
or creative design.
(a) Exterior Wall Finish
(i)
(b) Exterior Color
(d) Building Articulation
The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding
developments. Building materials shall be harmonious and compatible
with adjacent developments.
(ii) The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for doors,
windows and trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick,
stucco, horizontally installed cement based siding, decorative concrete
masonry unit (CMU), standard Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS) for exterior finish above eight feet, abuse resistant EIFS for
exterior finish below eight feet. The use of materials such as wood
shingles or wood siding shall be limited to accent features.
Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent developments.
Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
(c) Orientation Requirements
Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the
wall facing the street consist of windows and /or entrance areas.
All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide interest and
variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade and cast
shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings.
Horizontal and vertical elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design
and projection to provide substantial architectural interest and style. Such interest
and style shall be provided through, but not limited to the following:
(i) Arcades
(ii) Cornices
(iii) Eaves
(iv) Sloped or unique roof features (e.g. parapets, mansard)
(v) Architectural focal points (e.g. entry ways, window treatments)
(e) Architectural Offsets
To preclude a box design, any wall facing a public right -of -way in excess of 100
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feet in length shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth
of at least two feet and extending at least 20 percent of the length of the facade.
No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred horizontal feet.
(f) Signage
(c) Noise
Signs should be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
should be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
(i) Attached signs shall be integrated with the primary physical features of
the building and shall complement the building architecture. Attached
signs shall be mounted so that the attachment device is not visible or
discernable. Attached cabinet or box signs are not permitted. Roof
mounted signs are not permitted.
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed 25 % of the wall area located above doors
and windows on a one -story building or between the 1st and 2nd floor of
a two -story building. Signs attached to multi- tenant buildings shall be of
a single design and scale.
(5) PF -1 Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties and residential
neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with adjacent higher
intensity development.
(a) Visual Screenin
Screening standards for detention /water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply, along with the following additional
standards:
(i) Outdoor Paging Systems and Sneakers
Outdoor paging systems and speakersshall not be located within 150 feet
of any residential district.
(d) Lighting
(i) Site Lighting Design Requirements
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1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within
an opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street
right -of -way or residential district.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected
high - pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used
for the same or similar types of lighting on any one site
throughout any master - planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 20 feet.
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot
is not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot
if it clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the
standard could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
11.415.1 PF -2 (PUBLIC FACILITIES - MEDIUM INTENSITY) DISTRICT
(ii) Excessive Illumination
. II.
Chapter 11, Section 11.400, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add Subsection
11.415.1 which shall read as follows:
(1) I no se
To establish and preserve areas of medium intensity land use primarily devoted to public
offices, religious campuses, educational facilities, and group living facilities.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Use
Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Columbaria,
Memorial Parks
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Intensit to
Densit & Develo • ment Standards for PF -2 (Public Facilities - Medium )
Description Requirement
Place of Worship (with accessory uses not
exceeding 20,000 square feet)
Standard
IH- 35 /SH45t
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
15 ft.
25 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
0 or 10 ft. (3)
0 or 10 ft. (s)
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 f (4)
50 ft (4)
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. (s)
0 or 10 ft. (3)
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. (4)
50 ft. (4)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
0 or 5 ft. (s)
0 or 5 ft.(s) (7)
Maximum Height of Principal Building
2 stories'
2 stories (s)
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 f (6)
3 ft. (6)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. °
8 ft. °1
Use
Parking, General
Special Standard
11.423(6)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses not
exceeding 20,000 square feet)
11.423(20)(a)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
11.423(27)(b)
Utilities, Major
11.423(27)(b)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
11.423(31)
(3)
Community Service
Governmental Facilities
Office, Public
Parks, Community
Parks, Linear /Linkages
Parks, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Density and Development Standards
All development within the PF -2 (Public Facilities - Medium Intensity) District shall
conform to the Density, Development, and Special Standards described below.
(a) PF -2 (Public Facilities - Medium Intensity) Density & Development Standards
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(U Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be exempted from these
requirements.
` For lots with frontage on IH -35 or SH 45.
(5) The setback shall be 10 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback. The setback may be
increased based on current fire and building codes.
° For all properties abutting SF & TF lots, 50 ft. setback of which 15 ft shall be a landscaped buffer. No other use
permitted within buffer. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 11.501. At the 50 ft. line, structures may be
20 ft. tall. From the 50 ft. line, a 1 ft. setback shall be required for each additional foot of building height.
(5) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback.
(m All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
)a) Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yards.
( ' ) Place of worship buildings, gyms, or auditoriums shall have a maximum height of seventy (70) feet provided they do
not contain more than two (2) stories.
(b) Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the PF -2 (Public Facilities -
Medium Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(c) Off - Street Parking and Loading
Off - street parking requirements apply to development in the PF -2 (Public
Facilities - Medium Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section
11.502.
(d) Traffic Impact Studies
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle trips
are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a development
permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact study are located in
Section 11.503.
(e) Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the PF -2 (Public
Facilities - Medium Intensity) District. These include requirements for connections
to existing and future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design
requirements for driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
(f) Outdoor Storage and Display
Limited outdoor storage is allowed in the PF -2 (Public Facilities - Medium
Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section 11.505.
(g) Fire Access Requirement
At least one face of the tallest segment of a building that exceeds forty feet (40')
in height shall front on a designated fire lane or other open area accessible to fire
trucks.
(h) Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every property
line which abuts lower intensity uses.
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(i)
Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and /or top capped. All fences shall provide
a finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
(4) PF -2 (Public Facilities - Medium Intensity) Desien Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the PF -2 (Public Facilities -
Medium Intensity) district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built
environment in Round Rock. These standards supplement any district- specific standards.
Alternate design standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator to permit a more
flexible or creative design.
(a) Exterior Wall Finish
(i) The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding
developments. Building materials shall be harmonious and compatible
with adjacent developments.
(ii) The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for doors,
windows and trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick,
stucco, horizontally installed cement based siding, decorative concrete
masonry unit (CMU), standard Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS) for exterior finish above eight feet, abuse resistant EIFS for
exterior finish below eight feet. The use of materials such as wood
shingles or wood siding shall be limited to accent features.
(b) Exterior Color
Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent developments.
Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
(c) Orientation Requirements
Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the
wall facing the street consist of windows and /or entrance areas.
(d) Building Articulation
All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide interest and
variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade and cast
shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings.
Horizontal and vertical elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design
and projection to provide substantial architectural interest and style. Such interest
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and style shall be provided through, but not limited to the following:
(i) Arcades
(ii) Cornices
(iii) Eaves
(iv) Sloped or unique roof features (e.g. parapets, mansard)
(v) Architectural focal points (e.g. entry ways, window treatments)
(e) Architectural Offsets
(f) Signase
To preclude a box design, any wall facing a public right -of -way in excess of 100
feet in length shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth
of at least two feet and extending at least 20 percent of the length of the facade.
No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred horizontal feet.
Signs should be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
should be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
(i) Attached signs shall be integrated with the primary physical features of
the building and shall complement the building architecture. Attached
signs shall be mounted so that the attachment device is not visible or
discernable. Attached cabinet or box signs are not permitted. Roof
mounted signs are not permitted.
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed 25 % of the wall area located above doors
and windows on a one -story building or between the 1st and 2nd floor of
a two -story building. Signs attached to multi- tenant buildings shall be of
a single design and scale.
(5) PF -2 Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties and residential
neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with adjacent higher
intensity development,
(a) Visual Screenine
Screening standards for detention /water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
(c) Noise
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply, along with the following additional
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(1) Purpose
standards:
(i) Outdoor Paging Systems and Speakers
Outdoor paging systems and speakers shall not be located within 150 feet
of any residential district.
(d) Lighting
(i) Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within
an opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street
right -of -way or residential district,
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected
high - pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used
for the same or similar types of lighting on any one site
throughout any master- planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 20 feet.
(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot
is not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot
if it clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the
standard could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
III.
Chapter 11, Section 11.400, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add Subsection
11.415.2 which shall read as follows:
11.415.2 PF -3 (PUBLIC FACILITIES - HIGH INTENSITY) DISTRICT
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Use
Commercial Parking
Special Standard
11.423(6)
Parking, General
11.423(6)
Group Living
11.423(13)
Place of Worship (with unrestricted square footage
of accessory uses)
11.423(20)(b)
School, High
11.423(22)(c)
Schools: Business, Trade and Post - Secondary
Educational Facilities
11.423(22)(d)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
11.423(27)(b)
Utilities, Major
11.423(27)(b)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
11.423(31)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Attached
11.423(31)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Self- standing
11.423(31)
To establish and preserve areas of high intensity land use primarily devoted to offices,
institutions, religious campuses, educational facilities, hospitals and group living facilities.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Use
Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Columbaria,
Memorial Parks
Community Service
Day Care
Governmental Facilities
Hospitals
Office, Public
Office, Medical
Parks, Community
Parks, Linear /Linkages
Parks, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
(c) The following use is permitted subject to Special Exception criteria and approval
by the Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Use
Institution
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(1)
Densit & Develo .ment Standards for PF -3 (Public
Description
Facilities - Hi ' h Intensit )
Requirement
Standard
IH- 35/SH45
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
15 ft.
25 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
0 or 10 ft. rn
0 or 10 ft. rs>
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. '
50 ft 60
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. »
0 or 10 ft. rs>
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. (4)
50 ft. (4)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
0 or 5 ft.tsl rn
0 or 5 ft.<5> m
Maximum Height of Principal Building
5 stories "'
12 stories (8)
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. (6)
3 ft. (6)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. m
8 ft. 01
(') Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and
requirements.
(') For lots with frontage on IH -35 or SH 45.
' The setback shall be 10 ft., except that common walls are not required
increased based on current fire and building codes.
t For all properties abutting SF & TF lots, 50 ft. setback of which
permitted within buffer. Landscaping shall be in accordance with
20 ft. tall. From the 50 ft. line, a 1 ft setback shall be required for
'' The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required
(6) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
01 Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street
'' '') For buildings located within 500 feet from 1H -35 or SH 45, the
12 stories.
'6) For buildings located within 1,000 feet from a designated arterial
than 500 feet from SF and TF lots, the maximum height of the Principal
utility lots, may be exempted from these
to have a setback. The setback may be
15 ft. shall be a landscaped buffer. No other use
Section 11.501. At the 50 ft, line, structures may be
each additional foot of building height.
to have a setback.
yards.
maximum height of the Prinicpal Building shall be
roadway, as defined in Section 11.802, and more
Building shall be 12 stories.
(3)
Density and Development Standards
All development within the PF -3 (Public Facilities - High Intensity) District shall conform
to the Density, Development, and Special Standards described below.
(a) PF -3 (Public Facilities - High Intensity) Density & Development Standards
(b)
Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the PF -3 (Public Facilities -
High Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(c) Off - Street Parking and Loading
Off - street parking requirements apply to development in the PF -3 (Public
Facilities - High Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section
11.502.
(d) Traffic Impact Studies
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Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle trips
are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a development
permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact study are located in
Section 11.503.
(e) Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the PF -3 (Public
Facilities - High Intensity) District. These include requirements for connections
to existing and future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design
requirements for driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
(f) Outdoor Storage and Display
Limited outdoor storage is allowed in the PF (Public Facilities) District. These
regulations are located in Section 11.505.
(g) Fire Access Requirement
At least one face of the tallest segment of a building that exceeds forty feet (40')
in height shall front on a designated fire lane or other open area accessible to fire
trucks.
(h) Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every property
line which abuts lower intensity uses.
(i) Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and /or top capped. All fences shall provide
a finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
(4) Public Facilities Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the PF -3 (Public Facilities - High
Intensity) district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment
in Round Rock. These standards supplement any district - specific standards. Alternate
design standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator to permit a more flexible
or creative design.
(a) Exterior Wall Finish
(i) The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding
developments. Building materials shall be harmonious and compatible
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(ii) The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for doors,
windows and trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick,
stucco, horizontally installed cement based siding, decorative concrete
masonry unit (CMU), standard Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS) for exterior finish above eight feet, abuse resistant EIFS for
exterior finish below eight feet. The use of materials such as wood
shingles or wood siding shall be limited to accent features.
(b) Exterior Color
with adjacent developments.
Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent developments.
Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
(c) Orientation Requirements
Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the
wall facing the street consist of windows and /or entrance areas.
(d) Building Articulation
All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide interest and
variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade and cast
shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings.
Horizontal and vertical elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design
and projection to provide substantial architectural interest and style. Such interest
and style shall be provided through, but not limited to the following:
(i) Arcades
(ii) Cornices
(iii) Eaves
(iv) Sloped or unique roof features (e.g. parapets, mansard)
(v) Architectural focal points (e.g. entry ways, window treatments)
(e) Architectural Offsets
To preclude a box design, any wall facing a public right -of -way in excess of 100
feet in length shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth
of at least two feet and extending at least 20 percent of the length of the facade.
No uninterrupted length of any fagade shall exceed one hundred horizontal feet.
(f) Signaee
Signs should be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
should be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
(i)
Attached signs shall be integrated with the primary physical features of
the building and shall complement the building architecture. Attached
signs shall be mounted so that the attachment device is not visible or
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(5) PF -3 Compatibility Standards
(a) Visual Screening
(c) Noise
(d) Lighting
(i)
discernable. Attached cabinet or box signs are not permitted. Roof
mounted signs are not permitted.
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed 25 % of the wall area located above doors
and windows on a one -story building or between the 1st and 2nd floor of
a two -story building. Signs attached to multi - tenant buildings shall be of
a single design and scale.
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties and residential
neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with adjacent higher
intensity development.
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply, along with the following additional
standards:
(i) Outdoor Paging Systems and Speakers
Outdoor paging systems, speakers, and remote ordering appliances shall
not be located within 150 feet of any residential district. This standard
shall not apply to face -to -face drive -up windows where all of the
following conditions exist.
1. Cashiers and customers have direct, face -to -face contact.
2. Drive aisles are adjacent to the primary structure.
Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within
an opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street
right -of -way or residential district.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected
high - pressure 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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throughout any master - planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 30 feet.
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(6) Commercial and General Parking
(b)
(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot
is not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot
if it clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the
standard could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
(iii) Stadium and sport facilities are exempt from these requirements.
IV.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(6), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
(a) Trucks, truck tractors, and semi trailers may not be parked in commercial or
general parking lots except for panel trucks, pickup trucks, school buses and those
motor vehicles necessary and accessory to the operation of uses permitted in the
zoning district.
No commercial or general parking lot may be used as a towing service storage
yard or as an abandoned vehicle yard.
V.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(20), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(20) Places of Worship
(a) Places of Worship: Accessory uses totaling greater than 2500 square feet but less
than 20000 square feet
(b)
Places of worship shall meet development standards and supplementary use
standards for any accessory uses. They are required to either front on or have
direct access to a collector or higher street.
Places of Worship; Unrestricted square footage of Accessory uses
Places of worship shall meet development standards and supplementary use
standards for any accessory uses. They are required to either front on or have
direct access to an arterial street.
VI.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(22), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(22) Schools
(a) Elementary Schools
Elementary schools shall have a front yard setback of not less than 50 feet, shall
front on a collector street, and shall not front on an arterial street. Portable
classrooms shall not be permitted in any street yard.
(b) Middle Schools
Middle schools shall have a front yard setback of not less than 50 feet and shall
front on either a major collector or minor arterial street. Portable classrooms shall
not be permitted in any street yard.
(c) High Schools
High schools shall have a front yard setback of not less than 50 feet and shall front
on either a minor or major arterial. Portable classrooms shall not be permitted in
any street yard.
(d) Business. Trade and Post - Secondary Educational Facilities
Business, Trade and Post- Secondary Educational Facilities shall front on either a
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Group Living
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minor or major arterial.
VII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.802, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add the definitions
of "Office, Public" and "Parking, General" as follows:
11.802 DEFINITIONS
Office, Public
Parking, General
of Ordinances (1995 Edition), City
amended to read as follows:
Appendix A - Summary Use Table by District
Summary Use by District
The use of a building or a portion of a building for business offices of
public or community service organizations and associations.
Parking of motor vehicles on a temporary basis within a privately owned
off - street parking facility that serves a principal use, but is not contiguous
to or adjacent to the principal use and due to its location is not considered
an accessory to a principal use.
VIII.
Chapter 11, Appendix A - Summary Use Table by District, Code
of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
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Government
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Place of Worship
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(with accessory
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Place of Worship
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(with accessory
uses not
exceeding
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20,000 s.f.)
Place of Worship
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(with
unrestricted s.f.
of accessory
uses)
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Schools:
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Business, Trade
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(d)
Secondary
Educational
Facilities
School,
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Elementary
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(a)
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(b)
WTF; Attached
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WTF; Self-
standing
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11.423(31)
WTF; Stealth
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11.423(31)
Commercial
Uses
Auto service
facilities
--
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P/
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P/
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11.423(3)
Bed and
Breakfast
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P/
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11.423(4)
Carwash
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P/
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P/
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P/
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--
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11.423(5)
Commercial
parking
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P/
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P/
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P
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P
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11.423(6)
Eating
establishments
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11.423(9)
Heavy
equipment sales
and leasing
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Indoor
entertainment
activities
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11.423(14)
Office, Medical
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P/
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11.423(14)
(15)
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entertainment
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Overnight
Accommodations
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Parking, General
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P/
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P/
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1L423(6)
Retail Sales and
Service
consisting of
predominantly
outdoor storage
or consumer
loading areas
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P
P
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Retail Sales and
Service
--
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P
P/
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P/
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11.423(21)
Self - service
storage
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P/
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P/
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P/
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11.423(23)
Vehicles Sales,
Rental or
Leasing
Facilities
--
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P/
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P/
S
--
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11,423(29)
Vehicle Storage
and Towing
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P
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Industrial Uses
Light Industrial
Service,
Manufacturing
and Assembly
--
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P
P
P
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Mineral--
Extraction
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Vehicle Repair
Facilities and
Body Shops
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P/
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11.423(28)
Warehouse and
Freight
Movement
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P
P
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Waste - Related
Service
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11.423(30)
Wholesale Trade
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Other Uses
Livestock
Storage
P/
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City Code,
Chapter 2
P= Permitted P /S= Permitted with Special Standards SE= Special Exception Needed - -= Not permitted
VII.
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in
conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this
ordinance shall not invalidate other sections or provisions
thereof.
C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which
this Ordinance was adopted was posted and that such meeting was
open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed,
considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
(C, )L , C�. (t((F; JZcC /i
READ and APPROVED, on first reading this the 1 <_ day of
�.. iOC_ C y` , 2004.
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second
day of , 2004.
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ City Secretaky
reading this the
Age
NY ' 4 LL, Mayor
City of Round Rock,
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Texas
DATE: August 6, 2004
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - August 12, 2004
ITEM: 12.C.1. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 11, Zoning of the Round
Rock Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition) to wit: establishing three
new Public Facilities Districts to replace the current single Public
Facility District. (First Reading)
Department: Planning and Community Development
Staff Person: Jim Stendebach, Planning Director
Justification:
Since the 2002 Zoning Ordinance adoption, staff has found the application of the Public
Facilities (PF) zoning district to be problematic, specifically with respect to church tracts,
because all requests for rezoning must be accompanied by an approved Traffic Impact
Analysis (TIA). The TIA is prepared under the assumption that the tract will be developed
according to its most intense use. The most intense use in the current PF district is "office
medical." To require low - mid intensity churches to prepare a TIA to meet the demands of
an office medical building, or even a hospital, is impractical and onerous since churches
consistently generate off -peak traffic.
As you may recall in November 2003, City Council approved a restrictive covenant for the
Westside Church of Christ in order to place square footage limitations on its proposed
expansion. The restrictive covenant provided the City with assurance that the tract would
not be utilized for a more intense PF use in the future without an approved TIA.
Over the long term, the continued preparation and review of restrictive covenants to
accommodate low to mid intensity PF uses will become administratively burdensome for both
staff and the City Council. Accordingly, staff proposes to separate the existing PF district into
three districts: PF -1, PF -2, and PF -3. The PF -1 district will consist of low intensity uses, the
PF -2 district will consist of medium intensity uses, and the PF -3 district will consist of all uses
currently permitted in the existing PF district. Accordingly, tracts currently zoned PF will
transition into the PF -3 district.
The separation of the existing PF district into three districts, with varying levels of intensity,
will provide relief for low to mid intensity PF uses. These uses will be zoned at a lower
intensity, thus releasing them from TIA requirements and possible road improvements
associated with larger development proposals.
In Summary
• The PF -1 district is most restrictive. Church uses are restricted to no more than 10,000
square feet of accessory use.
• Building height in the PF -1 and PF -2 districts cannot exceed two stories (places of worship,
gymnasiums and auditoriums are permitted to reach a height of 70 feet).
In Summary Continued
• Building height in the PF -3 district is five stories by right. The PF -3 district also permits
buildings up to twelve stories along IH -35 and SH 45. PF -3 also permits up to twelve
stories along Designated Arterial roadways, provided buildings are located 500' from SF
and TF lots. This represents no change from the current PF district.
• Development standards and landscaping requirements in all three districts remain
primarily unchanged from the existing PF district with the exception of light fixture height.
Fixture height has been reduced from 30 feet to 20 feet in the PF -1& PF -2 districts due to
their more common interface with single - family development.
• Commercial daycare is included only in the PF -3 district (to accommodate, for example,
hospital complexes and educational campuses).
Funding:
Cost: N/A
Source of funds: N/A
Outside Resources:
Background Information:
Public Comment:
None
Please refer to the justification above.
A public hearing was held on July 7, 2005, at the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission. No comments were received.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, SECTIONS 11.400,
11.415, 11.423, 11.802 AND APPENDIX A, AND ADDING
SUBSECTIONS 11.415.1 AND 11.415.2 CODE OF ORDINANCES (1995
EDITION), CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH THREE
PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICTS INSTEAD OF A SINGLE PUBLIC
FACILITIES DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS PF -1 (PUBLIC FACILITIES
- LOW INTENSITY), PF -2 (PUBLIC FACILITIES - MEDIUM
INTENSITY) AND PF -3 (PUBLIC FACILITIES - HIGH INTENSITY);
ESTABLISH PERMITTED USES, PERMITTED USES WITH
CONDITIONS AND INTENSITY STANDARDS WITHIN EACH PUBLIC
FACILITIES DISTRICT; ADD THE DEFINITIONS OF "OFFICE,
PUBLIC" AND "PARKING, GENERAL "; AND PROVIDING FOR A
SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND
ROCK, TEXAS:
Chapter 11, Section 11.415, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
11.415 PF -1 (PUBLIC FACILITIES - LOW INTENSITY) DISTRICT
(1)
Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of lowmedivm-high intensity land use primarily devoted
to places of worship and other public usesuffa,ca, institutions, ,cligiov, cmapuses - ,
..du�al fa� Iitmpilnls ail g l rrurW f aL il ltn a.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
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ORDINANCE NO.
Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Columbaria,
Memorial Parks
Facilities Low Intensi
Densit & Develo . ment Standards for PF -1 (Public
Description
- )
Requirement
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Standard
IH- 35/SH45
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
15 ft.
25 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
0 or 10 ft. "'
0 or 10 ft. o '
Use
C u..unc.cial Parking, General
Special Standard
11.423(6)
6.uup LLviug
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Place of Worship (with accessory uses not
exceeding 2,500 square feet)
11.423(19)
Place of Worship (with accessory uses that exceed
2,500 square feet but not greater than 10,000
square feet)
11.423(20Xa)
S,.h.,u1, Ilipt
11. 423(22)(.,)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
11.423(27)(b)
Utilities, Major
11.423(27)(b)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
11.423(31)
. .
11.423(31)
11. 423(31)
Parks, Community
Parks, Linear /Linkages
Parks, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
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£duet nal rnes
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
(c) The follownng uac ,� l,cau au ru a and'appiaval
by t1 Zuning Board Adjustment-
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the PF -1 (Public Facilities - Low Intensity) District shall conform
to the Density, Development, and Special Standards described below.
(a) PF -1 (Public Facilities - Low Intensity) Density & Development Standards
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Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. (9)
50 ft (4)
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. (n
0 or 10 ft. (r)
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. (4)
50 ft. t4)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
0 or 5 ft.°> Q)
0 or 5 ft (5) m
Maximum Height of Principal Building
52 storiest
+2 stories (s(
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. (6)
3 ft. (6)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. O1
8 ft. °'
( o Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and
requirements.
(6) For lots with frontage on IH -35 or SH 45.
(') The setback shall be 10 ft., except that common walls are not required
increased based on current fire and building codes.
(0) For all properties abutting SF & TF lots, 50 ft. setback of which
permitted within buffer. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section
20 ft. tall. From the 50 ft. line, a 1 ft. setback shall be required for
ts( The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required
(6) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
m Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street
have
utility lots, may be exempted from these
to have a setback. The setback may be
15 ft. shall be a landscaped buffer. No other use
11.501. At the 50 ft. line, structures may be
each additional foot of building height.
to have a setback.
yards.
a maximum height of seventy (70) feet provided
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II ui ld n.x s ha ll b 12 ,tu.;,...
12 at,..;.,a.Place of worship buildings, gyms, or auditoriums shall
they do not contain more than two (2) stories.
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tl.a..500 f ,,. f.m.. SI a ,.d TF t, ,, . 4... i.,..,,., h ,,Kht, h, t\ :..,.:,,a 1
(b)
Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the PF -1 (Public Facilities -
Low Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(c) Off - Street Parking and Loading
Off- street parking requirements apply to development in the PF -1 (Public
Facilities - Low Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section
11.502.
(d) Traffic Impact Studies
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle trips
are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a development
permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact study are located in
Section 11.503.
(e) Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the PF -1 (Public
Facilities - Low Intensity) District. These include requirements for connections to
existing and future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design
requirements for driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
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(1) Outdoor Storage and Display
(g)
Limited outdoor storage is allowed in the PF -1 (Public Facilities - Low Intensity)
District. These regulations are located in Section 11.505.
Fire Access Requirement
At least one face of the tallest segment of a y building that exceeds forty
feet (40') in height shall front on a designated fire lane or other open area
accessible to fire trucks.
(h) Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every property
line which abuts lower intensity uses.
(i) Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and /or top capped. All fences shall provide
a finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
(4) PF -1 (Public Facilities - Low Intensity) Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the PF -1 (Public Facilities - Low
Intensity) district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment
in Round Rock. These standards supplement any district - specific standards. Alternate
design standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator to permit a more flexible
or creative design.
(a) Exterior Wall Finish
(i)
The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding
developments. Building materials shall be harmonious and compatible
with adjacent developments.
(ii) The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for doors,
windows and trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick,
stucco, horizontally installed cement based siding, decorative concrete
masonry unit (CMU), standard Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS) for exterior finish above eight feet, abuse resistant EIFS for
exterior fmish below eight feet. The use of materials such as wood
shingles or wood siding shall be limited to accent features.
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(b) Exterior Color
Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent developments.
Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
(c) Orientation Requirements
Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the
wall facing the street consist of windows and /or entrance areas.
(d) Building Articulation
All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide interest and
variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade and cast
shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings.
Horizontal and vertical elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design
and projection to provide substantial architectural interest and style. Such interest
and style shall be provided through, but not limited to the following:
(i) Arcades
(ii) Cornices
(iii) Eaves
(iv) Sloped or unique roof features (e.g. parapets, mansard)
(v) Architectural focal points (e.g. entry ways, window treatments)
(e) Architectural Offsets
To preclude a box design, any wall facing a public right -of -way in excess of 100
feet in length shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth
of at least two feet and extending at least 20 percent of the length of the facade.
No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred horizontal feet.
(f) Signage
Signs should be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
should be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
(i) Attached signs shall be integrated with the primary physical features of
the building and shall complement the building architecture. Attached
signs shall be mounted so that the attachment device is not visible or
discernable. Attached cabinet or box signs are not permitted. Roof
mounted signs are not permitted.
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed 25% of the wall area located above doors
and windows on a one -story building or between the 1st and 2nd floor of
a two -story building. Signs attached to multi- tenant buildings shall be of
a single design and scale.
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(5) PF -1 Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties and residential
neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with adjacent higher
intensity development.
(a) Visual Screening
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
(c) Noise
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply, along with the following additional
standards:
(i)
(d) Lighting
Outdoor Paging Systems and Speakers
Outdoor paging systems; and speakers, and ,e te v,d i,g
shall not be located within 150 feet of any residential district. In
Standard sirallu 4 app}ptcrf. r.- u, -fa�. diivc -u w luwa whcic all of t he
ucla�ila Z.w,tVU�c,a l iavc duvet, fa .- h, - wulatt.
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(i) Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within
an opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street
right -of -way or residential district.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected
high - pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used
for the same or similar types of lighting on any one site
throughout any master - planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 3020 feet.
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11.415.1 PF -2 (PUBLIC FACILITIES - MEDIUM INTENSITY) DISTRICT
(1) Purpose
(ii) Excessive Illumination
ui
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot
is not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot
if it clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the
standard could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
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II.
Chapter 11, Section 11.400, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add Subsection
11.415.1 which shall read as follows:
To establish and preserve areas of medium intensity land use primarily devoted to public
offices, religious campuses, educational facilities, and group living facilities.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
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Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Columbaria,
Memorial Parks
Community. Service
Governmental Facilities
Office, Public
Parks, Community
Parks, Linear /Linkages
Parks, Neighborhood
_Place of Worship
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Parking, General 1 11.423(6)
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Place of Worship (with accessory uses not
exceeding 20,000 square feet)
11.423(20)(a)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
11.423(27)(b)
Utilities, Major
11.423(27)(b)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
11.423(31)
Facilities Intensi at
Densit -& Develo .meat Standards for PF -2 (Public - Medium ,)
Standard
IH- 35/SH45
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
15 ft.
25ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
0 or 10 ft. (7)
0 or 10 ft. °'
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. (4)
50 ft (4)
Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. °
0 or 10 ft. (31
Minimum Side Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. (4(
50 ft. (4)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
0 or 5 ft.() m
0 or 5 ft (s) o>
Maximum Height of Principal. Building
2 stories
2 stories ls)
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. (6)
3 ft. (6)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 ft. (7)
8 ft. (7)
u Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be exempted from these
requirements.
at For lots with frontage on I11-35 or SH 45.
w The setback shall be 10 ft., except that common -walls are not required to have a setback. The setback may be
increased based on current fire and building codes.
(a) For all properties abutting SF & TF lots, 50 ft. setback of which 15 ft. shall be a landscaped buffer. No other use
permitted within buffer. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 11.501. At the 50 ft. line, structures may be
20 ft. tall. From the 50 ft. line, a 1 8. setback shall be required for each additional foot of building height.
(s) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback.
(6) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
O Accessory buildings_ or structures are not permitted in any street yards.
'° Place of worship buildings, gyms, or auditoriums shall have a maximum height of seventy (70) feet provided they do
not contain more than two (2) stories.
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the PF -2 (Public Facilities - Medium Intensity) District shall
conform to the Density, Development, and Special Standards described below.
(a) PF-2 (Public Facilities - Medium Intensity) Density & Development Standards
(b) Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the PF -2 (Public Facilities -
Medium Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(c) Off - Street Parking and Loading
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(d) Traffic Impact Studies
(e) Access and Circulation
(f)
Off - street parking requirements apply to development in the PF -2 (Public
Facilities - Medium Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section
11.502.
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle trips
are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a development
permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact study are located in
Section 11.503.
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the PF -2 (Public
Facilities - Medium Intensity) District. These include requirements for connections
to existing and future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design
requirements for driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
Outdoor Storage and Display
Limited outdoor storage is allowed in the PF -2 (Public Facilities - Medium
Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section 11.505.
(g) Fire Access Requirement
At least one face of the tallest segment of a building that exceeds forty feet (40')
in height shall front on a designated fire lane or other open area accessible to fire
trucks.
(h) Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every property
line which abuts lower intensity uses.
(i) Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity,
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and /or top capped. All fences shall provide
a finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
(4) PF -2 (Public Facilities - Medium Intensity) Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the PF -2 (Public Facilities -
Medium Intensity) district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built
environment in Round Rock. These standards supplement any district - specific standards.
Alternate design standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator to permit a more
flexible or creative design.
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(a) Exterior Wall Finish
(i) The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low
maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding
developments. Building materials shall be harmonious and compatible
with adjacent developments.
(ii) The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for doors,
windows and trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick,
stucco, horizontally installed cement based siding, decorative concrete
masonry unit (CMU), standard Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS) for exterior finish above eight feet, abuse resistant EIFS for
exterior finish below eight feet. The use of materials such as wood
shingles or wood siding shall be limited to accent features.
(b) Exterior Color
Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent developments.
Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
(c) Orientation Requirements
Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the
wall facing the street consist of windows and /or entrance areas.
(d) Building Articulation
All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide interest and
variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade and cast
shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings.
Horizontal and vertical elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design
and projection to provide substantial architectural interest and style. Such interest
and style shall be provided through, but not limited to the following:
(i) Arcades
(ii) Cornices
(iii) Eaves
(iv) Sloped or unique roof features (e.g. parapets, mansard)
(v) Architectural focal points (e.g. entry ways, window treatments)
(e) Architectural Offsets
To preclude a box design, any wall facing a public right -of -way in excess of 100
feet in length shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth
of at least two feet and extending at least 20 percent of the length of the facade.
No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred horizontal feet.
(f) Sienage
Signs should be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
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should be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
(i) Attached signs shall be integrated with the primary physical features of
the building and shall complement the building architecture. Attached
signs shall be mounted so that the attachment device is not visible or
discernable. Attached cabinet or box signs are not permitted. Roof
mounted signs are not permitted,
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed 25% of the wall area located above doors
and windows on a one -story building or between the 1st and 2nd floor of
a two -story building. Signs attached to multi - tenant buildings shall be of
a single design and scale.
(5) PF -2 Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties and residential
neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with adjacent higher
intensity development.
(a) Visual Screening
Screening standards for detention/water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
(c) Noise
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply, along with the following additional
standards:
(i) Outdoor Paging Systems and Speakers
(d) Lighting
(i)
Outdoor paging systems and speakers shall not be located within 150 feet
of any residential district.
Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within
an opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street
right -of -way or residential district.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected
high - pressure sodium may be used. The same type shall be used
1 1
(1) Purpose
for the same or similar types of lighting on any one site
throughout any master - planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 20 feet.
(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot
is not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot
if it clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the
standard could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
III.
Chapter 11, Section 11.400, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add Subsection
11.415.2 which shall read as follows:
11.415.2 PF -3 (PUBLIC FACILITIES - HIGH INTENSITY) DISTRICT
To establish and preserve areas of high intensity land use primarily devoted to offices,
institutions, religious campuses, educational facilities, hospitals and group living facilities.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Columbaria,
Memorial Parks
Community Service
Day Care
Governmental Facilities
Hospitals
Office, Public
_Office, Medical
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Commercial Parking
11.423(6)
Parking, General
11.423(6)
Group Living
11.423(13)
Place of Worship (with unrestricted square footage
of accessory uses)
11,423(20)(b)
School, High
11.423(22)(c)
Schools: Business, Trade and Post- Secondary
Educational Facilities
11.423(22)(d)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
11.423(27)(b)
Utilities, Major
11.423(27)(b)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
11.423(31)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Attached
11.423(31)
_Wireless Transmission Facilities, Self - standing
11.423(31)
(1)
Densit & Develo .went Standards for PF -3 (Public
Facilities - Hi Intensit )
Standard
IH- 35/SH45
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
N/A
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
50 ft.
Minimum Setback from Street (ROW)
15 ft.
25 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback
0 or 10 ft. (3)
0 or 10 ft. (')
Minimum Rear Setback abutting SF & TF Lots
50 ft. (4)
50 ft (4)
Parks, Community
Parks, Linear /Linkages
Parks, Neighborhood
Place of Worship_
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
(c) The following use is permitted subject to Special Exception criteria and approval
by the Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Institution
(3) Density and Development Standards
All development within the PF-3 (Public Facilities - High Intensity) District shall conform
to the Density, Development, and Special Standards described below.
(a) PF -3 (Public Facilities - High Intensity) Density & Development Standards
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Minimum Side Setback
0 or 10 ft. of
0 or 10 0. ca>
Minimum Side Setback abutting SP & TF Lots
50 ft. <ar
50 ft. (4)
Minimum Setback for Accessory Building
0 or 5 ft!5' m
0 or 5 ft,t m
Maximum Height of Principal Building
5 stories
12 stories io
Maximum Height of Accessory Building
15 ft.
15 ft.
Maximum Height of Fence within Street Yard
3 ft. co
3 0. (6)
Maximum Height of Fence outside Street Yard
8 0. to
8 ft.
(`) Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be exempted
requirements.
at For lots with frontage on 1H -35 or SH 45.
a> The setback shall be 10 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback. The
increased based on current fire and building codes.
(4) For all properties abutting SF & TF lots, 50 ft. setback of which 15 ft. shall be a Landscaped
permitted within buffer. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 11.501. - At the 50 ft.
20 ft. tall. From the 50 ft. line, a 1 ft. setback shall be required for each additional foot of building
(5) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback.
ra> All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
w Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yards.
t For buildings located within 500 feet from 111-35 or SH 45, the maximum height of the Prinicpat
12 stories.
ro» For buildings located within 1,000 feet from a designated arterial roadway, as defined in Section
than 500 feet from SF and TF lots, the maximum height of the Principal Building shall be 12 stories.
from these
setback may be
buffer. No other use
line, structures may be
height.
Building shall be
11.802, and more
(b) Landscaping
Landscaping requirements apply to all development in the PF -3 (Public Facilities -
High Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section 11.501.
(c) Off - Street Parking and Loading
Off -street parking requirements apply to development in the PF -3 (Public
Facilities - High Intensity) District. These regulations are located in Section
11.502.
(d) Traffic Impact Studies
Developments that are projected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle trips
are required to submit a traffic impact study prior to approval of a development
permit. The standards and requirements of the traffic impact study are located in
Section 11.503.
(e) Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards apply to development in the PF -3 (Public
Facilities High Intensity) District. These include requirements for connections
to existing and future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design
requirements for driveways. These regulations are located in Section 11.504.
(1) Outdoor Storage and Display
Limited outdoor storage is allowed in the PF (Public Facilities) District. These
regulations are located in Section 11.505.
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(g) Fire Access Requirement
At least one face of the tallest segment of a building that exceeds forty feet (40')
in height shall front on a designated fire lane or other open area accessible to fire
trucks.
(h) Fencing Requirements
All land uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence along every property
line which abuts lower intensity uses.
(i) Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other masonry materials, redwood, cedar,
preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
(ii) Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
(iii) Fence panels shall be bottom and /or top capped. All fences shall provide
a finished face abutting the lower intensity use.
(4) Public Facilities Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the PF -3 (Public Facilities - High
Intensity) district. These standards are intended to ensure an attractive built environment
in Round Rock. These standards supplement any district- specific standards. Alternate
design standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator to permit a more flexible
or creative design.
(a) Exterior Wall Finish
(1)
The building materials of -a project shall be durable, require, low
maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding
developments. Building materials shall be harmonious and compatible
with adjacent developments.
(ii) The exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for doors,
windows and trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick,
stucco, horizontally installed cement based siding, decorative concrete
masonry unit (CMU), standard Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS) for exterior finish above eight feet, abuse resistant EIFS for
exterior finish below eight feet. The use of materials such as wood
shingles or wood, siding shall be limited to accent features.
(b) Exterior Color
Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent developments.
Accent colors shall be compatible with the main color theme.
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(c) Orientation Requirements
Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the
wall facing the street consist of windows and /or entrance areas.
(d) Building Articulation
All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide interest and
variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade and cast
shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings.
Horizontal and vertical elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design
and projection to provide substantial architectural interest and style. Such interest
and style shall be provided through, but not limited to the following:
(i) Arcades
(ii) Cornices
(iii) Eaves
(iv) Sloped or unique roof features (e.g. parapets, mansard).
(v) Architectural focal points (e.g. entry ways, window treatments)
(e) Architectural Offsets
To preclude a box design, any wall facing a public right -of -way in excess of 100
feet in length shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth
of at least two feet and extending at least 20 percent of the length of the facade.
No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred horizontal feet.
(t) Signagg
Signs should be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
should be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
(i) Attached signs shall be integrated with the primary physical features of
the building and shall complement the building architecture. Attached
signs shall be mounted so that the attachment device is not visible or
discernable. Attached cabinet or box signs are not permitted. Roof
mounted signs are not permitted.
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed 25 % of the wall area located above doors
and windows on a one -story building or between the 1st and 2nd floor of
a two -story building. Signs attached to multi- tenant buildings shall be of
a single design and scale.
(5) PF -3 Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect lower intensity properties and residential
neighborhoods from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with adjacent higher
intensity development.
(a) Visual Screening
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Screening standards for detention /water quality ponds; dumpsters, trash
receptacles, outdoor storage; ground mounted equipment; and other similar
structures and facilities are located in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment
(c) Noise
All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
Screening shall utilize the same or similar materials as the principal structure.
The noise regulations of the Code shall apply, along with the following additional
standards:
(i) Outdoor Paging Systems and Speakers
(d) Lighting
Outdoor paging systems, speakers, and remote ordering appliances shall
not be located within 150 feet of any residential district. This standard
shall not apply to face -to -face drive up windows where all of the
following conditions exist.
1. Cashiers and customers have direct, face -to -face contact.
2. Drive aisles are adjacent to the primary structure.
(i) Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within
an opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street
right -of -way or residential district.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, flourescent, metal halide, or color corrected
high - pressure sodium may be used- The same type shall be used
for the same or similar types of lighting on any one site
throughout any master - planned development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone of light
does not cross any property line of the site.
4. Height of Fixture
The height of a fixture shall not exceed 30 feet.
(ii) Excessive Illumination
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot
is not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot
if it clearly exceeds the requirements of this Section, or if the
standard could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
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2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto streets in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
(iii) Stadium and sport facilities are exempt from these requirements.
IV.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(6), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(6) Commercial and General Parking
(a) Trucks, truck tractors, and semi trailers may not be parked in commercial or
general parking lots except for panel trucks, pickup trucks, school buses and those
motor vehicles necessary and accessory to the operation of uses permitted in the
zoning district.
(b)
No commercial or general parking lot may be used as a towing service storage
yard or as an abandoned vehicle yard.
V.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(20) Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(20) Places of Worshi
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(a) Places of Worship: Accessory uses totaling greater than 2500 square feet but less
than 20000 square feet
Places of worship shall meet development standards and supplementary use
standards for any accessory uses. They are required to either front on or have
direct access to an collector or highermterial street.
(b) Places of Worship: Unrestricted souare footage of Accessory uses
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VI.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(22), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(22) Schools
(a) Elementary Schools
11.802 DEFINITIONS
Places of worship shall meet development standards and supplementary use
standards for any accessory uses. They are required to either front on or have
direct access to an arterial street.
Elementary schools shall have a front yard setback of not less than 50 feet, shall
front on a collector street, and shall not front on an arterial street. Portable
classrooms shall not be permitted in any street yard.
(b) Middle Schools
Middle schools shall have a front yard setback of not less than 50 feet and shall
front on either a major collector or minor arterial street. Portable classrooms shall
not be permitted in any street yard.
(c) High Schools
High schools shall have a front yard setback of not less than 50 feet and shall front
on either a minor or major arterial. Portable classrooms shall not be permitted in
any street yard.
(d) Business. Trade and Post - Secondary Educational Facilities
Business, Trade and Post - Secondary Educational Facilities shall front on either a
minor or major arterial.
VII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.802, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add the definitions
of "Office, Public" and "Parking, General" as follows:
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Residential Uses
Apartment
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P/
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11.423(2)
Group Home (6
or fewer
persons)
P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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--
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11.423(12)
Group Living
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--
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-
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P/
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P/
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11.423(13)
Single- family,
attached
P
P/
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--
--
--
--
--
--
11.423(24)
Single - family,
detached
P
P
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PI
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—
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11.423(24)
Single - family,
zero lot line
--
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P
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Single - family,
village
residential
--
--
P
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--
--
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Townhouse
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--
P
P
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--
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P/
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11.423(25)
Upper -story
residential
--
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--
P/
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P/
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--
--
--
--
--
--
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11.423(26)
Office, Public The use of a building or a portion of a building for business offices of
public or community service organizations and associations.
Parking, General
Chapter 11, Appendix A - Summary Use -able by District, Code
of Ordinances (1995 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Appendix A - Summary Use Table by District
Summary Use by District
Parking of motor vehicles on a temporary basis within a privately owned
off - street parking facility that serves a principal use, but is not contiguous
to or adjacent to the principal use and due to its location is not considered
an accessory to a principal use.
VIII.
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Public and Civic
Uses
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11.423(1)
Cemetery,
Mausoleum,
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Memorial park
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11.423(7)
Day Care (in
home) for 6 or
fewer children
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other
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11.423(8)
Funeral Home
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Golf
course/country
club
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11.423(10)
Government
Facilities
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Hospital
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Institution
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11.423(17)
Park,
Neighborhood
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Park,
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Passenger
terminal
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11.*e3(18)
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Place of Worship
(with accessory
uses not
exceeding 2,500
sf.)
P/
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P/
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Place of Worship
(with accessory
uses exceeding
2,500 sf., but
not greater than
10,000 s.f.)
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P/
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P/
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P/
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11.423(20)
(a)
Place of Worship
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P/
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11.423(20)
(with accessory
uses not
exceeding
S
(a)
20,000 s.f.)
Place of Worship
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P/
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11.423(20)
(with
unrestricted s.f.
of accessory
uses)
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(b)
Schools:
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Business, Trade
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11.423(22)
and Post-
(d)
Secondary
Educational
Facilities
School,
--
P/
P/
P/
P/
P/
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--
--
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--
--
11.423(22)
Elementary
S
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(a)
School, Middle
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P/
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11.423(22)
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11.423(22)
(c)
P= Permitted P /S= Permitted with Special Standards SE=-Special Exception Needed - -= Not permitted
Summary Use by District
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Utility, Minor
P/
S
P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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11,423(27)
(a)
Utility,
Intermediate
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P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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11.423(27)
(b)
Utility, Major
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--
P/
SS
P/
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P/
SS
P/
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--
11,423(27)
(b)
WTF; Attached
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P/
P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
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P/
S
P/
S
11.423(31)
WTF; Self-
standing
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
P/
S
P/
S
--
P/
S
--
--
--
11.423(31)
WTF; Stealth
--
--
--
--
--
--
P/
S
--
--
P/
S
P1
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P/
S
P/
S
P/
SS
P/
P/
S
P/
S
11.423(31)
Commercial
Uses
Auto service
facilities
--
--
--
--
--
--
P/
S
P/
S
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
11.423(3)
Bed and
Breakfast
--
--
P/
S
--
--
-
P/
S
P/
S
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
11.423(4)
Carwash
--
--
--
--
--
--
P/
S
--
--
--
P/
S
S
--
--
--
--
--
--
11.423(5)
Commercial
parking
--
--
--
--
--
--
P/
S
--
--
P/
S
P
P
--
P
--
--
--
11.423(6)
Eating
establishments
--
--
--
--
--
--
P
P/
S
--
P/
S
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
11.423(9)
Heavy--
equipment sales
and leasing
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
P
--
--
--
-
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--
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Indoor
entertainment
activities
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Office
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—
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—
—
—
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m
S
PP
PP
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—
—
—
—
11.423(14)
Office, wrao/
—
—
—
—
—
—
p
n
S
P/
S
—
—
—
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—
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- -
- -
- -
1 1 . 4 2 3 ( 1 4 )
(15)
Office, Public
—
—
_
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
v
P
P
—
—
—
—
Outdoor
entertainment
—
—
—
—
—
—
a
E
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
au
—
Overnight
Accommodations
-
-
-
-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Parking, General
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
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r/
m
n
o
—
—
—
11.423(6)
Retail Sale and
Service
consisting of
predominantly
outdoor storage
or consumer
loading areas
Retail Sales and
Service
—
—
—
—
—
—
p
P/
S
—
a
S
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
11.*23p1)
Self-service
storage
—
—
—
—
—
—
x/
S
—
—
—
m
m
w
S
—
—
—
—
—
—
11.423(23)
Vehicles Sales,
Rental or
Leasing
Facilities
—
—
—
—
—
—
n
S
—
--
m
a
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
11.423(29)
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Vehicle Storage
and Towing
-
P
_
Industrial Uses
Light Industrial
Service,
Manufacturing
and Assembly
P
P
P
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Mineral
Extraction
Vehicle Repair
Facilities and
Body Shops
S
E
--
--
--
P/
S
P/
S
--
--
--
--
--
--
11.423(28)
Warehouse and
Freight
Movement
Waste-Related
Service
P/
S
--
--
--
--
--
--
11.423(30)
Wholesale Trade
P
P
P
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Other Uses
Livestock
Storage
P/
S
-
--
--
--
--
--
--
City Code,
Chapter 2
P=Permitted PIS =Permitted with Special Standards SE =Special Exception Needed --= Not permitted
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in
conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this
ordinance shall not invalidate other sections Or provisions
thereof.
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C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which
this Ordinance was adopted was posted and that such meeting was
open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed,
considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
, 2004.
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the
day of , 2004.
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secretary
NYLE MAXWELL, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
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