Z-05-11-10-12E1 - 11/10/2005AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, SECTIONS 11.302,
11.401, 11.423, 11.501, 11.502, 11.505, 11.603, 11.802 AND APPENDIX
A, AND ADDING SECTION 11.418.1 CODE OF ORDINANCES (1995
EDITION), CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH THE
MU -la (MIXED -USE SOUTHWEST DOWNTOWN) ZONING DISTRICT;
TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE; TO
AMEND THE STANDARDS FOR BED AND BREAKFAST,
COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL PARKING, DAYCARE, EATING
ESTABLISHMENTS, GROUP LIVING, RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE,
TOWNHOUSES, UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL AND UTILITIES; TO
ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
ACTIVITIES, LIVE /WORK UNITS AND SINGLE -STORY MIXED -USE
RESIDENTIAL; TO AMEND TREE CREDIT AND PARKING AREA
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND OFF - STREET
PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND OUTDOOR
DISPLAY AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS; TO ADD THE
DEFINITIONS OF "COMMERCIAL KITCHEN," "CONVERSION,"
"EXPANSION(S)," "GLAZING," "GROSS FLOOR AREA,"
"HOLLYWOOD DRIVEWAY," "LIVE /WORK UNIT," "MIXED- USE,"
"OUTDOOR COOKING AREA," "ROW HOUSE," "SHARED
PARKING," AND "SINGLE -STORY MIXED -USE RESIDENTIAL;"
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 11.302(1)(c), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.302 CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
(I) Applicability
(c)
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The following use - related changes are not permitted until the Zoning
Administrator has issued a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for the intended use.
(i) Changes in the type of land use.
(ii) Changes in the type of use or type of occupancy of any building.
(iii) The expansion of a building or the associated structures of a business.
H.
Chapter 11, Section 11.302(2), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.302 CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
(2) Timing of Application
An application for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall be made concurrently with an
application for a Site Development Permit or in cases where a Site Development Permit
is not required, concurrently with the application for a Building Permit.
Chapter 11, Section 11.401(1), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.401 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
(1) Districts
For the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, portions of the City, as specified on the Official
Zoning Map of the City are hereby divided into the following zoning districts:
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BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
Residential Zoning Districts
SF -R
Single Family - Rural
SF -1
Single Family - Large Lot
SF -2
Single Family - Standard Lot
MH
Manufactured Housing
TF
Two Family
TH
Townhouse
MF
Multifamily
Commercial Zoning Districts
(i) Changes in the type of land use.
(ii) Changes in the type of use or type of occupancy of any building.
(iii) The expansion of a building or the associated structures of a business.
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Chapter 11, Section 11.302(2), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.302 CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
(2) Timing of Application
An application for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall be made concurrently with an
application for a Site Development Permit or in cases where a Site Development Permit
is not required, concurrently with the application for a Building Permit.
Chapter 11, Section 11.401(1), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.401 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
(1) Districts
For the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, portions of the City, as specified on the Official
Zoning Map of the City are hereby divided into the following zoning districts:
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C -I
General Commercial
C -2
Employment
OF
Local Commercial
Zoning Districts
Office
BP
Business Park
LI
Light Industrial
I
Industrial
Special Purpose Zoning Districts
PF
Public Facilities
SR
Senior
MI
Mining
OS
Open Space
MU -la
Mixed -Use Southwest Downtown
PUD
OVERLAY
Planned Unit Develo.ment
ZONING DISTRICTS
H
Historic Overlay
CT
Chisholm Trail Overlay
PV
Palm Valley Overlay
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Code of Ordinances
(1995 Edition), City of Round
Chapter 11,
Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add Section 11.418.1 to read as
follows:
11.418.1 MU -la (MIXED -USE SOUTHWEST DOWNTOWN) DISTRICT
(1) Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of mixed land uses primarily devoted to combining low
to moderate density residential development with low to moderate commercial
development in the Southwest Downtown area.
Mixed -use zoning refers to the combining of complementary residential and commercial
uses in the same building, on the same site, or in the same block.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The following uses are permitted by right:
ommunity Services
overnment Facilities
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Bed and Breakfast
Special Standard
11.423(4)(c)
Commercial Parking
11.423(6)(c)
Day Care
11.423(8)(1)
Eating Establishments
11.423(9)(c)
Group Living
11.423(13)(b)
Indoor Entertainment Activities
11.423(13.2)
Live /Work Units
11.423(13.3)
Office, Medical
11.423(15)
Retail Sales and Services
11.423(21)(c)
Single -Story Mixed -Use Residential
11.423(24.1)
Townhouse (maximum 14 units per acre)
11.423(25)(b)
Upper -Story Residential
11.423(26)(b)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
Utilities, Intermediate
11.423(27)(b)
Utilities, Major
11.423(27)(c)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth
11.423(31)(d)
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Park, Linear /Linkage
Park, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
Single Family, detached home
Single Family, zero lot line
Single Family, village residential
ffice
(b) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
(c) The following uses are permitted subject to Special Exception criteria and
approval by the Zoning Board of Adjustment:
(3) Density and Development Standards
Use
•utdoor Entertainment
I'assen• er Terminals
atin• Establi su-. w' • sot so 1• Areas
All development within the MU -la (Mixed -Use Southwest Downtown) District shall
conform to the Density, Development, and Special Standards described below.
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Density & Development Standards for MU -la (Mixed
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Minimum lot area
-Use Southwest Downtown) '
Requirement
3000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot area (townhouses)
2500 sq. ft.
Maximum density for townhouses
14 units /acre
Minimum lot width, freestanding buildings
24 ft.
Minimum lot width, common -wall building
20 ft.
Minimum setback from street (ROW), non - residential
building
5 ft. '
Minimum setback from street (ROW), townhouse
10 ft. °
Minimum setback from street (ROW), freestanding
dwelling
15 ft.
Minimum rear setback, garages and carports
5 ft.
Minimum rear setback, all other buildings
5 ft. or 20 ft.'"'
Minimum side setback
0 ft. or 5 ft. '
Maximum height, principal building
3 stories, not to exceed 50 ft'
Maximum height, accessory building
15 ft.
Maximum height of fence within street yard
3 ft. O
Maximum height of fence outside street yard
8 ft.
(1) Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lot , may be exempted from these requirements.
;2) Non - residential buildings on Main Street may build to the Main Street right -o way line.
(3) Steps, stoops and other access features are allowed in the front setback, but may cover no more than 1/2 of the front street
yard area.
4) Rear setback is 5 feet from the lot line when there is an alley and 20 feet from the lot line when an alley is not present.
,5) When not abutting an existing single - family residence, the setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to
:lave a setback. When abutting an existing single- family residence, a setback of 5 f[. or greater shall be required subject to the
_ompatibility standards in Section 11.418.1(9)(a)(ii) related to height. 5 ft. of the setback most be entirely free of obstruction for
maintenance easement.
(6) Number of stories includes mezzanines or other occupiable levels. Height of die physical structure not to exceed 50 feet.
Properties abutting existing single- family residences may be subject to additional height restrictions as provided in Section
11.4181(9)(a)(ii).
(7) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets. A wrought iron fence is permitted to reach a height of 6 ft.
(a) MU -la (Mixed -Use Southwest Downtown) Density & Development Standards
(b) Setback Requirements
(i)
Except as provided below, all required setbacks shall be free from any
encroachments including but not limited to accessory buildings or
structures, eaves, roof overhangs, box windows and fireplaces. Air
conditioning units and other similar ground mounted equipment are
exempt from this requirement.
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(0) Structures may not encroach on any utility easements and utility setbacks
described in the City of Round Rock Design and Construction Standards.
In cases where the setback requirement conflicts with such utilities, the
Zoning Administrator shall adjust the setback to resolve the conflict.
(iii) Movable furniture including but not limited to outdoor cafe tables, shade
umbrellas and seating shall be permitted within the required setbacks.
(iv) Signs may be permitted in the front setback, if in accordance with Section
3.1400 of this Code.
(c) Off- Street Parking and Loading
In addition to the off - street parking requirements provided in Section 11.502 of
this Code, the following requirements apply in the MU -la District.
(i) Interim Parking Requirement
1. Where on- street parking is not in place prior to an application for
a building permit, an applicant shall provide on- street parking
adjacent to the property similar to the street improvement plan
provided in the Southwest Downtown Plan and may utilize the
parking credit provided in paragraph (ii) below.
2. The parking improvements shall be temporary in nature and shall
require paving and striping, as approved by the Transportation
Director.
3. The location of the temporary parking improvements shall be
approved by the Transportation Director.
(0) Parking Credit
1. Except as provided in paragraph (3) below, the Gross Floor Area
(GFA) of an existing building at the time of adoption of this
Section 11.418.1 is exempt from providing new parking spaces,
provided the building is not expanded. For the purpose of MU -la
parking credit, GFA calculations shall include attached building
elements that have continuous rooflines or are structurally
integrated with the primary structure. Any expansions to the
GFA of the building shall meet the required parking for the use
of the expansion.
2. In the event that a structure is demolished after adoption of this
Section 11.418.1, a credit shall be granted for the GFA that
existed on the lot, prior to demolition at a ratio of 1 space for
every 400 ft of GFA. This credit shall only apply to new non-
residential development.
3. Residential parking requirements shall be met without the use of
parking credits.
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(iii) Except as allowed by the Transportation Director for access to interior
parking when properties are converted from a residential to a non-
residential use, no curb cuts shall be permitted on a public street for the
purpose of a new driveway.
(iv) Parking shall be accessed by an alley or rear driveway. When this is not
available, an alternative access shall be provided, as allowed by the
Transportation Director.
(v) Except as allowed by the Transportation Director, new garages and
carports shall be constructed and oriented to the alley or rear driveway.
(vi) Except for commercial parking surface lots on the street level, off - street
parking areas shall not be permitted in any street yard.
(vii) Required non - residential parking may be provided off -site provided all
parking is within 600 feet of the lot.
(viii) Residential Parking
1. Where a new commercial use is established in conjunction with
a new or existing residential use, on -site parking shall be
provided for the residential component, in addition to meeting the
necessary parking requirements for the commercial use.
2. On -site parking shall be provided for all residential uses.
(ix) Residential Requirements
1. Number of Spaces
A. Single- family detached: 2 spaces
B. Other residential units (townhouse, upper -story
residential or single -story mixed -use residential)
C. The Zoning Administrator may adjust requirements for
special residential uses, such as, but not limited to senior
or assisted living facilities, as appropriate for those
populations.
1 Bedroom:
2 Bedrooms or more:
Under 800 square feet:
800 square feet or more:
1 space
2 spaces
For residential units without defined bedrooms:
1 space
2 spaces
2. Design and Location Standards
(x) Non - residential Requirements
1. Number of Spaces:
2. Design and Location Standards
(d) Fencing Design Standards
(i)
In cases where single - family residential driveways are accessed
from the front of a property, parking areas, including carports
and garages shall be set back at least ten (10) feet behind the
portion of the front face of the structure located farthest from the
street.
A. Except as provided in paragraph B. below, one (1) space
shall be provided per 400 ft GFA of all non - residential
uses.
B. Eating establishments shall be required to provide one (1)
space per 200 ft GFA and shall also include parking for
any outdoor seating or customer waiting areas at the same
parking ratio.
A. If required parking cannot be provided on -site, then the
property owner shall have the option of providing off -site
parking, provided all the parking is within 600 feet of the
lot.
B. Establishments with two (2) or more pick up, delivery or
service vehicles shall be required to park those vehicles
off - street and shall screen them from view in accordance
with the landscaping requirements in Section 11.501 of
this Code.
C. Shared parking may be permitted in accordance with
Section 11.502(3)(b) of this Code.
The following standards apply to fencing in the MU -la District.
Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other decorative masonry materials, redwood,
cedar, preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved
by the Zoning Administrator.
(0) 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 top and bottom capped.
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(iv) All fences shall provide a finished face abutting a single- family or
townhouse use.
(v) Fencing located within ten (10) feet of an alley entrance or exit shall not
impede the visibility of drivers entering or exiting the alley.
Additional standards applicable to properties abutting existing single - family
residences are provided in Section 11.418.1(9) and special standards for specific
uses are identified in Section 11.423.
(e) Landscaping
(i) Landscaping requirements provided in Section 11.501 apply to all
development (residential and commercial) in the MU -la District.
(ii) In order to maintain the unique character, identity, and environment in the
Southwest Downtown area, an alternative landscape plan may be
requested. The alternative landscape plan shall be submitted for approval
to the Zoning Administrator in accordance with Section 11.501(5).
(1) Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards provided in Section 11.504 apply to
development in the MU -la District. These include requirements for connections
to existing and future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design
requirements for driveways.
(g) Outdoor Display and Storage
(i) General outdoor storage is prohibited.
(0) Outdoor display and limited outdoor storage shall be allowed in the MU-
la District in accordance with Section 11.505.
(iii) Limited outdoor storage is prohibited in the street yard in the MU -la
District.
(h) Special Conditions for Properties Located on Lake Creek
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No opaque fences shall be allowed on the portion of a lot abutting Lake
Creek. Wrought iron fencing or equivalent may be used.
(ii) There shall be no loading or service areas between the buildings and Lake
Creek. Loading or service areas shall be located between the buildings.
(iii) A fifteen (15) foot landscape buffer is required on lots abutting Lake
Creek that have their parking between the buildings and Lake Creek. The
landscape buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 11.501(4).
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(i) Special Conditions for Garage and Carport Conversions
Garage and carport conversions shall be permitted subject to the following
conditions:
(i) Residential dwelling units are not permitted in a converted garage or
carport on the ground floor, except as a live /work unit.
(ii) For single- family residences, the conversion of a garage or carport for a
use other than for the expansion of the primary residence, constitutes a
change to mixed -use and the compatibility standards for uses adjacent to
single - family residences provided in Section 11.418.1(9) shall no longer
apply.
(iii) All existing driveways, no longer required for access, shall be removed
and replaced with sidewalks and on- street parking similar to the street
improvement plan provided in the Southwest Downtown Plan.
(4) MU -la (Mixed -Use Southwest Downtown) District Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the MU -la District, except for
single - family residential uses, townhouses and expansions that are less than the square
footage of the original structure. These standards supplement any district- specific
standards, These standards are not intended to be of a particular style or period, but to
encourage high- quality construction /development that fits the proportions and functional
characteristics of a mixed -use district with a traditional block structure. Alternate design
standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator to permit a more flexible or
creative design that still meets the intent of the MU -la District design standards.
(a) Exterior Wall Finish
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 and existing developments. The
exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for doors, windows and
trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick, stucco, or horizontally
installed cement based siding. The use of materials such as wood shingles or
wood siding shall be limited to accent features.
(b) Orientation Requirements
Buildings shall have their main entrance off a public street or plaza. Entrances
shall be easily accessible for pedestrians from the street, a plaza or the sidewalk.
(c) Exterior Color
(i) Day -glo, luminescent, neon, or similar types of color finishes are not
permitted.
(ii) Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent
developments.
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(d) Building Elevation Variation
(i) The length of walls facing public streets shall be broken into smaller
planes. Wall planes shall not extend more than an average of thirty -five
(35) feet without an offset or interruption by a pilaster or structural
frames, change in roof line or architectural materials, including windows
and doors.
(ii) The composition of windows and other major features shall relate to the
wall plane, rather than to the entire wall; and the entire elevation shall be
balanced.
(e) Building Articulation
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Example of how window arrangement relates to smaller wall sections.
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(iii) A horizontal design feature between the first and second floors of a
building shall be indicated on the building's facade. Examples of design
features delineating first and second floors include awnings, canopies,
transoms, moldings, balconies, pergolas, wainscotting or changes in color
or texture.
(iv) Alternative designs to the building elevation requirements may be
submitted for approval by the Zoning Administrator.
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 architectural interest and style.
The following is a list of design features that may be used as part of an integrated,
comprehensive building design to provide architectural interest and style. Such
interest and style may include, but are not limited to the following:
(i) Arcades
(0) Cornices
(iii) Eaves
(iv) Bow window
(v) Bay window
(vi) Arched window
(vii) Gable window
(viii) Oval or round windows
(ix) Shutters
(x) Arched entry, balcony or breezeway entrance
(xi) Stone or brick accent wall
(xii) Decorative stone or brick band
(xiii) Decorative tile
(xiv) Veranda, porch or balcony
(xv) Projected wall or dormer
(xvi) Variation of roof lines on the building
(xvii) Decorative caps and chimneys
(f) Windows
(g) Glass
In order to ensure that including their proportion, shape, position, location,
pattern and size, contribute to a building's design, the following shall be required:
(i) Windows shall be provided with relief. Examples include architectural
surround, trim, changes in color, changes in texture or soldier coursing.
(0) Front facades shall have a minimum of forty (40) percent glazing. For
buildings that are more than one story, at least fifty (50) percent of the
required glazing must be on the ground floor.
(iii) At least twenty -five (25) percent of the wall area on any side or rear
elevation facing a public street, park or plaza shall consist of glazing or
as permitted by the Building Code, whichever is less.
(iv) For unique security or display purposes, including but not limited to art
galleries and jewelry stores, ground floor glazing requirements may be
reduced by the Zoning Administrator.
(v) To assist with energy efficiency, the Zoning Administrator may consider
an alternative design solution to glazing requirements.
Except for photovoltaic cells, mirrored glass with a reflectivity of twenty (20)
percent or more is not permitted on the exterior walls and roofs of buildings and
structures.
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(h) Roofing Materials
(i) Roofing materials for pitched roofs shall consist of a minimum
twenty -five (25) year architectural dimensional shingles, tile (clay,
cement, natural or manufactured stone), non - reflective prefinished metal,
copper or other similar materials as approved by the Zoning
Administrator. Portions of the roof screened by pitched roof sections
shall be permitted to be flat to provide for mechanical equipment wells or
roof decks provided all pitched sections of the roof meet the roofing
material requirements.
(ii) All roof - mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public
view by parapets so as to not be visible from an abutting street, public
plaza or public open space. Screening shall utilize the same or similar
materials as the principal structure.
(1) Pitched Roof
Pitched roofs shall be required for all one (1) story detached structures and shall
have a pitch equal to or greater than a four (4) to twelve (12) pitch. The pitch
may be three (3) to twelve (12), if the span is greater than sixty (60) feet. Pitched
roofs shall not be required for one (1) story structures that share a common wall
with another structure.
(j) Awnings and Canopies
Awnings and canopies on buildings used for commercial, industrial or retail
purposes shall meet the following standards:
(i) Awnings and canopies shall be placed so as to avoid obscuring details of
the building facade.
(ii) Fabric awnings for windows shall be a drop -front style, except at arched
window openings, and shall relate to each window or bay.
(iii) Awnings and canopies shall be placed so that there is a minimum
clearance of eight (8) feet at its lowest point when over a sidewalk or
other pedestrian walkway.
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Drop -front style awning.
(k) Commercial Signs
(5) Expansions
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Signs shall be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
shall be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
(i) Signs attached to buildings shall be integrated with the primary physical
features of the building and shall complement the building architecture.
Signs attached flush to a building's facade shall be mounted so that the
attachment device is not visible or discernable.
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the wall area
located above doors and windows on a one -story building or between the
first and second floor of a two -story building. Signs attached to
multi- tenant buildings shall be of a single design and scale.
(iii) Pole- mounted signs; roof mounted signs; electronic reader -board signs
with scrolling and or changeable text; and attached cabinet or box signs
are not permitted.
(iv) Flashing or one -piece backlit signs are not permitted. Individual backlit
letters, or solid letters with a light source behind them producing a halo
effect are permitted.
Expansions that are less than the total GFA of the original structure shall meet the
following criteria:
(a) . Expansions shall reflect the architectural style of the original building, including
roof, roof pitch, articulation, windows, doors, treatment, and exterior finish.
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(b) Accessory buildings as defined, including decks and patios, shall be considered
expansions.
(c) Renovations and the newly constructed portion of the building shall meet the
design standards provided in Section 11.418.1(4).
(6) Change of Use and Conversions
Change of use in the MU -la District shall include conversions from single- family
residential to a non- residential use and shall meet the following criteria:
(a) Any changes to a building associated with the change of use shall reflect the
original architecture, including roof, windows, doors, treatments and exterior
finish.
(b) Renovations shall meet the design standards provided in Section 11.418.1(4), as
applicable.
(7) Townhouses
(a) Townhouses in the MU -la District shall be in a "row house" form.
(b) Each unit shall include an off -set in wall planes and individual roof lines separated
by recessed entries or shall be distinguished by a change in facade materials.
(c) 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. The following is a partial list of features that may be used as part
of an integrated, comprehensive design to provide visual relief to townhouse
buildings:
(i) Bow window
(ii) Bay window
(iii) Arched window
(iv) Gable window
(v) Oval or round windows
(vi) Shutters
(vii) Arched entry, balcony or breezeway entrance
(viii) Stone or brick accent wall
(ix) Decorative stone or brick band
(x) Decorative tile
(xi) Veranda, terrace, porch or balcony
(xii) Projected wall or dormer
(xiii) Variation of roof lines on the building
(xiv) Decorative caps on chimneys
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(8) MU -la District Compatibility Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect adjacent 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 are provided in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Noise
The noise regulations in the Code shall apply, along with the following standards:
(i) Outdoor audio paging systems shall not be permitted.
(ii) Outdoor amplification of music shall not be permitted.
(c) Lightint
(i) External lighting shall be arranged and controlled so as to deflect light
away from any residential areas.
(ii) Building Illumination
1. The design and materials of lighting fixtures shall be consistent
with the character of the area. Fully recessed downlights,
gooseneck lights or other incandescent fixtures appropriate to the
style of a building shall be used.
2. Illumination of a facade to highlight architectural details is
permitted. Fixtures shall be small, shielded and directed toward
the building rather than toward the street, so as to minimize glare
for pedestrians.
(iii) Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The Tight source shall be completely concealed (recessed) within
an opaque housing and shall not be visible from any street or
residential development.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, fluorescent 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 a development.
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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 twenty (20) feet.
(iv) 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 the street in a manner that may distract or
interfere with the vision of drivers on such streets.
3. Foot candle reading on any exterior portion of the site shall not
exceed twenty -five (25) foot candles.
(9) Compatibility Standards for Uses Next to Existing Single- Family Residences
(a) In addition to the compatibility standards provided in Section 11.418.1(8) above,
properties adjacent to existing detached single - family residences, as identified and
listed by separate resolution adopted by City Council shall meet the following
requirements:
(i) New structures that abut an existing single - family residential use shall
have a setback of five (5) feet or greater from the neighboring property
line that abuts the residence with no less than ten (10) feet of separation
between buildings.
(ii) The height of the structure abutting an existing single - family residential
use is limited to the height of the single- family structure's nearest wall
excluding the roof and attic plus one (1) foot in height from every foot of
distance from the existing single- family residential use, as illustrated
below.
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(iii) Any windows facing an existing single - family residential use shall be
translucent but not allow visibility into the side setback of the adjacent
single - family lot.
(iv) All land uses other than single - family shall be required to install and
maintain a fence a minimum of six (6) feet in height along a property line
which abuts an existing single - family use.
1. Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: masonry
materials such as brick, stone or decorative reinforced concrete,
or other equivalent material approved by the Zoning
Administrator.
2. Fence posts shall be constructed of rust - resistant metal parts,
concrete -based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural
integrity.
3. Fence panels shall be top and bottom capped. All fences shall
provide a finished face abutting a single - family use.
4. The construction material of the fence shall compliment the
material used on the principal building located on the same lot.
(v) Except as provided herein, an eating establishment use and associated
parking that abuts an existing single - family residential use shall not have
a full commercial kitchen. Uses with limited kitchens, such as, but not
limited to, coffee houses or sandwich shops are permitted.
(b) If a single- family residence listed in the resolution adopted by City Council is
converted to a non - single- family use, the requirements provided above shall no
longer apply.
(c) If a commercial property is converted to a single- family residential use after the
City Council adopts by resolution the single- family residences, the converted
single- family residence shall not be added to the list and the requirements provided
above shall not apply.
(10) Damage or Destruction of Building or Structure
If a building or structure is damaged or destroyed by fire, explosion, act of God, or the
public enemy, then restoration or new construction shall be permitted. The restoration or
new construction may be the same as the former building's footprint, gross floor area and
exterior wall elevation, save and except any illegal encroachments onto another property
or right -of -way.
V.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(4), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition) , City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(4) Bed and Breakfast
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) below, a bed and breakfast shall be subject
to the following standards.
(i) A maximum of six guest rooms shall be provided in any one bed and
breakfast establishment.
(0) No food preparation, except beverages, is allowed within individual guest
rooms. Meal service shall be provided to overnight guests only.
(iii) Preparation and service of food for guests shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the State of Texas and the City.
(b) A bed and breakfast located in a SF -2 district shall be subject to the following
additional standards.
(i)
A bed and breakfast located in a SF -2 district shall be in the Downtown
Reinvestment Zone.
(ii) The operator of the Bed and Breakfast shall be a full -time resident of the
dwelling in which the Bed and Breakfast establishment is housed.
(iii) A maximum of four guest rooms shall be provided in any one bed and
breakfast establishment.
(iv) No exterior evidence of the bed and breakfast shall be allowed, except for
one attached sign no larger than twelve square feet.
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(c) A bed and breakfast in an MU -la district shall be subject to the following
standards.
(i) A maximum of ten (10) guest rooms shall be provided in any one bed and
breakfast establishment.
(ii) No food preparation, except beverages, is allowed within individual guest
rooms.
(iii) Meal service may be provided in an on -site restaurant, as part of a mixed -
use development, for overnight guests and the public.
(iv) Preparation and service of food for guests shall conform to all
applicable regulations of the State of Texas and the City.
VI.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(6), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add
subsection (c) to read as follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(6) Commercial and General Parkin.
(c) Commercial parking in the MU -la District shall be subject to the following
additional standards.
(i) Commercial parking shall be screened from view, in accordance with the
landscaping requirements provided for in Section 11.501.
(ii) Parking areas abutting an existing single - family residence, as identified
and listed by separate resolution adopted by City Council shall be
separated by a ten (10) foot minimum landscape buffer in accordance with
Section 11,501(4)(a) and an eight (8) foot high masonry wall located on
the property line in accordance with the fencing requirements provided for
in Section 11.418.1(3)(e).
(iii) Parking garages shall be screened with a fifteen (15) foot landscape buffer
as measured between the garage and the sidewalk abutting any public
right -of -way, or in lieu of a landscape buffer, the garage may have
commercial uses incorporated into the ground floor that are accessible at
the street level. The landscape buffer shall include one (1) medium tree
per thirty (30) linear feet and one (1) large shrub per four (4) linear feet.
(iv) The length of a parking garage wall facing a public street shall be broken
into smaller planes. Wall planes shall not extend more than an average
of thirty -five (35) feet without an interruption by a pilaster or structural
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VII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(8), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add
subsection (f) to read as follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(8) Dav Care
(f)
frame. The parking garage shall have a uniform design and building
materials.
(v) Vehicles within a parking garage shall be screened from public view.
Day Care facilities located in the MU -la district may not exceed 3,500 square
feet. Playground fencing shall be wrought iron, masonry, or equivalent.
VIII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(9), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add
subsection (c) to read as follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(9) Eating Establishments
(c) Eating establishments permitted in the MU -la district are subject to the following
requirements:
(i) Outdoor rear or side dining areas abutting a single - family or townhouse
residential use shall be screened by a solid fence at least six (6) feet in
height.
(ii) Service hours for outdoor dining areas shall not extend past 10 p.m.
(iii) No drive - through service is allowed.
(iv) No outdoor audio paging systems are allowed.
(v) No eating establishments are permitted to abut an existing single- family
residence, as identified and listed by separate resolution adopted by City
Council. Sandwich and coffee shops are permitted to abut an existing
single- family residence provided they do not have a full commercial
kitchen.
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(vi) Outdoor cooking areas shall only be permitted by special exception.
(vii) Shared patio areas shall be permitted.
IX.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(13)(b), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(13) Group Living
(b) Group living facilities in PF -3 and MU -la districts shall comply with State of
Texas licensing requirements.
(c)
(13.3) Live /Work Units
X.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add subsections
(13.2) and (13.3) to read as follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(13.2) Indoor Entertainment Activities
An indoor entertainment activities facility in the MU -la district is subject to the following
standards.
(a) Firing ranges and video arcades with more than five (5) machines are not
permitted in an MU -la district.
(b) Noise from indoor entertainment activities shall be contained by keeping all
establishment doors and windows closed before 7 a.m. and after 9 p.m.
Outdoor rear or side patio areas shall be screened by a masonry fence at least
six (6) feet in height with service hours not beginning before 7 a.m. and not
extending past 9 p.m.
LivelWork Units permitted in the MU -la district are subject to the following standards.
(a) The occupant of the unit shall be the person who operates the business or trade
that occupies the unit.
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(b) The unit may have non- resident employees and a commercial exterior.
(c) The unit shall have the elements of a dwelling unit, including a kitchen and a
bathroom but may not have more than one kitchen.
(d) Home occupation requirements as provided for in Section 11.424(2) shall apply
to a non - residential use in a townhouse or upper -story residence.
(e) Non - residential parking requirements as set forth in Section 11.418.1(3)(c)(x)
shall apply to live /work units.
XI.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(21), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add
subsection (c) to read as follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(21) Retail Sales and Service
(c) MU -la District
Retail sales and services in the MU-1 a district are subject to the following
standards.
(i) Attached Wireless Transmission Facilities, Animal Boarding, Auto
Service Facilities, Campgrounds, Car Washes, Donation Centers, Flea
Markets, Gasoline and Fuel Sales, Gun or Firearm Shops, Heavy
Equipment Sales, Machinery Repair and Services, Manufactured Home
Sales, Mini Warehouses, Monopoles, Mortuaries, Pawn Shops, Portable
Building Sales, Recycling Centers, Self- Enclosed Monopoles, Self -
Service Storage, Sexually Oriented Businesses (as defined in the Code),
Shooting Ranges, Tattoo and Piercing Shops, Taxidermists, Vehicle Parts
Sales, Vehicle Repair Services and Body Shops, Vehicle Sales, Veterinary
Clinics, Wholesale Nurseries, and Wrecking Yards are not permitted in
the MU -la District.
(ii) Art and Craft Studios with welding or heavy machinery are not permitted.
XII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add subsection
(24.1) to read as follows:
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11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(24.1) Single -Story Mixed -Use Residential
Single -Story Mixed -Use Residential uses in the MU -la district shall comply with the
following standards.
(a) Only one residential unit is permitted in a single -story building containing a non-
residential use.
(b) The residential unit shall have on -site resident parking which shall be separate
from customer or employee parking, reserved for residents' use only, and shall
be clearly marked for such purposes.
(c) The residential unit shall have a separate entrance from the non - residential use.
XIII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(25), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(25) Townhouses
(a) SR District
Townhouses in the SR district are restricted to senior housing.
(b) MU -la District
Townhouses are permitted in the MU -la district subject to the following
standards.
(i) Each unit shall have its main pedestrian entrance off of the street or a
landscaped courtyard.
(ii) Parking, including garages or carports, shall not face a public street.
Parking, including garages or carports, is permitted to face an alley.
(iii) Garages or carports are not permitted in any street yard.
(iv) Fencing located within ten (10) feet of an alley or common lot boundary
shall not impede the visibility of drivers entering or exiting the alley.
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XIV.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(26), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(26) Upper Story Residential
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) below, upper story residential uses are
permitted subject to the following standards.
(1)
In the C -1 district, upper story residential is permitted only in the
Downtown Reinvestment Zone, the CT overlay, and the PV overlay.
(ii) In the C -2 district, upper story residential uses are permitted only on sites
larger than two acres.
(iii) In the C -1 and C -2 districts, the residential use shall be clearly secondary
to the principal commercial use. The gross floor area of the entire
building shall include not more than 50 percent residential uses.
(iv) In the C -1 and C -2 districts, separate designated parking spaces for use
by the residential units are required. Shared parking calculations shall not
be permitted.
(b) Upper story residential uses in the MU -la district shall comply with the following
standards.
(i) For upper story residences, on -site resident parking shall be separated
from customer or employee parking, reserved for residents' use only, and
shall be clearly marked for such purposes.
(ii) The ground floor of the building shall be occupied by non - residential uses.
(iii) The residential use shall have a separate entrance from the non-
residential uses.
XV.
Chapter. 11, Section 11.423(27), 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
(27) Utilities
(a) Minor Utilities
Minor utilities shall be treated as ground - mounted mechanical equipment and shall
comply with the district - specific standards and any required landscaping standards
in Section 11.501.
(b) Intermediate and Major Utilities
Except as provided in paragraph (c) below, Intermediate and Major Utilities are
required to provide an eight (8) foot high masonry fence (or alternate material
approved in writing by the Zoning Administrator) with landscaping in compliance
with Section 11.501. The facility shall be secured.
(c) MU -la District
Major Utilities in an MU -la District shall be fully enclosed within a building.
XVI.
Chapter 11, Section 11.501(2)(d), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.501 LANDSCAPING
(2) Compliance
(d) Tree Credits
The following is a provision for calculating tree planting requirements only. Any
existing tree with a diameter of four (4) inches or larger, which is preserved in the
street yard shall be credited toward the number of trees required to be planted in
section 2(c) above. In the MU -la district, any existing tree which is preserved
within the right -of -way shall also be credited toward the number of trees required
to be planted in section 2(c) above. Credits shall be calculated as follows:
(i) Any existing tree, which is at least four (4) inches in diameter and less
than eight (8) inches in diameter, shall be credited one (1) tree. Any
existing tree eight (8) inches in diameter and greater shall be credited two
(2) trees. For the purposes of satisfying this section Celtis Occidental's
(Hackberry), Melia Azedaragh (China Berry), Sapium Sebiferum
(Chinese Tallow), Bois D' Arc (Horse Apple) and Juniperus Ashei (Texas
Common Cedar) shall not qualify for this credit.
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XVII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.501(3), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add
subsection (c) to read as follows:
11.501 LANDSCAPING
(3) Parking Areas
(c) Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping in the MU -la District
(3)
The requirements provided below only apply to perimeter parking lot landscaping
in the MU -1a District and are in lieu of the requirements provided in Section
11.501(3)(a). Landscaping shall be provided between parking areas and all public
streets. The minimum landscaping required for this purpose shall be based on the
measured linear footage that extends along the length of the property line
(excluding driveways) adjacent to the public or private right -of -way. To
determine the minimum quantity of landscaping the following guidelines apply:
(i) A minimum six (6) foot planting clearance, free of utilities, sidewalks and
obstructions; and
(ii) One (1) small tree species per twenty (20) linear feet or one (1) medium
tree every forty (40) linear feet; and
(iii) One (1) five (5) gallon container size large shrub per four (4) linear feet,
which maybe grouped to encourage strategic views into the site; and
(iv) A three (3) foot high fence constructed of wrought iron or similar
material, as approved by the Zoning Administrator; or an additional shrub
per four (4) linear feet.
XVIII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.502(3), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition),. City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.502 OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Alternative Parking Plan and Shared Parking
(a) Alternative Parking Plan
An alternative parking plan may be approved by the Zoning Administrator for
specific developments that are deemed to require a different amount of parking
than the standards shown in the Off- Street Parking Requirements table. The
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Zoning Administrator shall establish conditions necessary to insure the adequacy
of future on site parking when approving an alternate parking plan. Any
alternative standard shall meet the criteria below.
(i) The use of the building is specific and occupied by a single user.
(ii) The applicant provides a detailed breakdown of his or her parking
requirements indicating employee counts, shift distribution and visitor or
customer needs.
(iii) The applicant provides a site plan showing how additional parking to meet
standard requirements would be provided if the use changed or parking
needs increase.
(b) Shared Parking
Required parking for one use may satisfy the requirements for another use if the
non - residential uses have different peak hour parking needs and the following:
(i) The following documentation shall be submitted to the City as part of the
Development Review Committee process if requesting shared parking.
1. The names and addresses of the uses and the owners or tenants
that are sharing the parking;
2. The location and number of parking spaces that are being shared;
3. An analysis showing that the peak parking demands for the
different uses occur at different times and that the parking area
will supply at least the minimum number of required spaces for
each use during its respective peak parking time;
4. A legal instrument such as an easement that guarantees access to
the joint parking for all uses;
5. A shared parking agreement executed by all the users and the
owner of the property proposed to be used for parking; and
6. The agreement shall be notorized and recorded, with a provision
that the consent of the City must be obtained for termination of
the agreement.
(ii) In the event of the termination of an existing shared parking agreement,
a new shared parking agreement shall be executed within sixty (60) days
prior to termination. If a new shared parking agreement is not executed,
then documentation shall be submitted to the Development Review
Committee supporting that the uses on all affected properties meet their
respective parking requirements. This process of amending a shared
parking agreement applies to all existing parking agreements impacted by
sale, change of use, or expansions on any affected property.
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Permitted Outdoor Display and Storage Table
Category
C -1
PF -1, PF -2,
PF -3
LI, I, MI
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MU -la
Outdoor Display
X
X
X
Limited Outdoor Storage
X
X
X
X
General Outdoor Storage
X
X
X
(c) Alternative Agreements
In limited cases, off -site parking agreements, and reciprocal access and parking
agreements may be approved by the Zoning Administrator.
XIX.
Chapter 11, Section 11.505(2), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.505 OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND STORAGE
(2) Permitted Outdoor Display and Storage
The three categories of outdoor display and storage shall be allowed in the districts
designated in the table below. Each category is described in Section (3), below.
XX.
Chapter 11, Section 11.505(3)(a), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition); City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.505 OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND STORAGE
(3) Categories of Outdoor Display and Storage
(a) Outdoor Display
(i) Outdoor display is display of items actively for sale.
'(ii) Outdoor display shall be allowed adjacent to a principal building wall and
except as provided below, extend to a distance no greater than 10 feet
from the wall. Such display shall not be permitted to block windows,
entrances or exits, and shall not impair the ability of pedestrians to use the
sidewalks.
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ii) Outdoor display located more than 10 feet from the wall of a principal
building shall be fenced in by a masonry, wrought iron or similar material
fence /wall. The location and fencing of such a display shall be approved
by the Planning Director.
(iv) Outdoor display in the OS district shall only be permitted in metropolitan
and regional parks.
(v) Outdoor display in the Downtown Reinvestment Zone and in the MU -la
district may be permitted in limited quantities provided it does not impede
pedestrian traffic.
XXI.
Chapter 11, Section 11.505(3)(b), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.505 OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND STORAGE
(3) Categories of Outdoor Display and Storage
(b) Limited Outdoor Storage
(i) Limited outdoor storage is temporary storage of goods in individual
packaging and not in storage containers. Organic materials in plastic
packaging are considered limited outdoor storage.
(ii) Limited outdoor storage shall be screened from view outside the site by a
solid masonry wall at least six feet in height. Limited outdoor storage in the
Industrial (I) and Mining (MI) districts is exempt from the screening
requirements provided that district buffering standards have been met.
(iii) Limited outdoor storage shall not be allowed in any off- street parking
spaces.
(iv) In MU -la, limited outdoor storage shall not be allowed in the street yard.
XXII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.802, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
.City of Round Rock; Texas, is hereby amended to add the definitions
for "Commercial Kitchen," "Conversion," "Expansion(s), "Glazing,"
"Gross Floor Area," "Hollywood Driveway," "Live /Work Unit," "Mixed-
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Use," "Outdoor Cooking Area," "Row House," "Shared Parking," and
"Single -Story Mixed -Use Residential."
11.802 DEFINITIONS
Commercial Kitchen An area on the premise in which food is prepared for on or off -site
consumption which includes commercial kitchen equipment.
Conversion A change of use from single - family residential to a non - residential use.
Expansion(s) The addition of square footage to an existing building that is less than the
total square footage of the existing building and associated structures.
Glazing The portions of windows or doors containing glass.
Gross Floor Area The total area in square feet of all floors of a building, measured from the
exterior walls.
Hollywood Driveway A driveway in which the tracks for the car are separated by strips of green
lawn.
Live /Work Unit A structure with a combination of uses where work activities associated
with the operations of a business or trade occur as allowed in the zoning
district and includes a dwelling unit for the occupant. Such units shall
have only one kitchen, at least one bathroom, and shall be occupied by the
person operating the business.
Mixed -Use The combining of complementary residential and commercial uses in the
same building, on the same site, or on the same block.
Outdoor Cooking
Area
Row House
Shared Parking
An area outdoors used for the preparation of food such as barbeque pits,
grills, pizza ovens, smokers, rotisseries and other similar cooking
facilities.
Multiple housing units often two or 2 'h stories tall and often having a
narrow front facade with raised front steps off the sidewalk to access the
main entrance built adjacent to one another with common walls, separate
access to each unit from the street and parking access from the rear.
A parking facility, such as a parking lot or parking garage that is used
jointly by one or more uses. in accordance to an executed shared parking
agreement.
Single -Story
Mixed -Use Residential A residential unit in a single -story building containing non - residential
uses.
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XXIII.
Chapter 11, Appendix A - Summary Use Table by District, Code
of Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
amended
Appendix A - Summary Use Table by District
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Service,
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and Assembly
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Chapter 2
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permitted
XXI V.
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.
A READ � and � APPROVEDAoon first reading y his the )n day of
7 t L
`tt IY1 lJ , 2005.
day of
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the
ST :
v uw e
, 2005.
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secreta
NY r WELL, M.yor
City of Round Rock, Texas
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DATE: November 4, 2005
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - November 10, 2005
ITEM: 12.E.1. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 11, Zoning, Round Rock
Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition), to add MU -la (Mixed -Use
Southwest Downtown) District. (First Reading)
Department: Planning and Community Development Department
Staff Person: Jim Stendebach, Planning and Community Development Director
Justification:
In February 2005, The Southwest Downtown Plan was adopted as an amendment to the General
Plan 2000. The Southwest Downtown Plan recommends the adoption of a mixed -use district as a
key component to strengthen the current pattern of development in the area. Staff is proposing
the MU -la (Mixed -Use Southwest Downtown) District to establish and preserve areas of mixed
and uses primarily devoted to combining low to moderate density residential development with
low to moderate commercial development.
Funding:
Cost: N/A
Source of funds:
N/A
Outside Resources: N/A
Background Information:
While many of the requirements are similar to the commercial zoning regulations already in place,
there are a few notable changes:
• Multiple uses are allowed in the same building or on the same lot.
• Prohibition of some general commercial uses.
• More opportunities for residential living.
• Development that encourages a residential "feel ".
• Added compatibility requirements for commercial development abutting existing single -
family residences.
• Lowered parking requirements.
Public Comment:
Many public workshops were held as part of the planning process for the Southwest Downtown
Plan. Public notice and a public hearing were held in accordance with the City of Round Rock's
Zoning Ordinance. On September 21, 2005 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
the addition of the MU -la (Mixed -Use Southwest Downtown) District to the Zoning Ordinance.
Public testimony will be heard prior to the adoption of the District by City Council.
•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, SECTIONS 11.302,
11.401, 11.423, 11.501, 11.502, 11.505, 11.603, 11.802 AND APPENDIX
A, AND ADDING SECTION 11.418.1 CODE OF ORDINANCES (1995
EDITION), CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH THE
MU -la (MIXED -USE SOUTHWEST DOWNTOWN) ZONING DISTRICT;
TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE; TO
AMEND THE STANDARDS FOR BED AND BREAKFAST,
COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL PARKING, DAYCARE, EATING
ESTABLISHMENTS, GROUP LIVING, RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE,
TOWNHOUSES, UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL AND UTILITIES; TO
ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
ACTIVITIES, LIVE /WORK UNITS AND SINGLE -STORY MIXED -USE
RESIDENTIAL; TO AMEND TREE CREDIT AND PARKING AREA
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND OFF - STREET
PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND OUTDOOR
DISPLAY AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS; TO ADD THE
DEFINITIONS OF "COMMERCIAL KITCHEN," "CONVERSION,"
"EXPANSION(S)," "GLAZING," "GROSS FLOOR AREA,"
"HOLLYWOOD DRIVEWAY," "LIVE /WORK UNIT," "MIXED- USE,"
"OUTDOOR COOKING AREA," "ROW HOUSE," "SHARED
PARKING," AND "SINGLE -STORY MIXED -USE RESIDENTIAL;"
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:
I.
Chapter 11, Section 11.302(1)(c), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.302 CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
(1) Applicability
a.. ocMw/ WQRLEOx /o: /wdo = /ORDIN,NC /MUTA_z.WPD /\r
ORDINANCE NO.
(c) The following use - related changes are not permitted until the Zoning
Administrator has issued a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for the intended use.
(i) Changes in the type of land use.
(ii) Changes in the type of use or type of occupancy of any building.
(iii) The expansion of a building or the associated structures of a business.
II.
Chapter 11, Section 11.302(2), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition) , City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.302 CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
(2) Timing of Application
An application for a Certificate of Zoning
Compliance shall be made concurrently with an application for a Site Development Permit
or in eases where a Site Development Permit is not required, 'concurrently with the
application for a Building Permit.
Chapter 11, Section 11.401(1), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.401 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
(1) Districts
For the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, portions of the City, as specified on the Official
Zoning Map of the City are hereby divided into the following zoning districts:
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BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
Residential Zoning Districts
SF -R
Single Family - Rural
SF -1
Single Family - Large Lot
SF -2
Single Family - Standard Lot
MH
Manufactured Housing
TF
Two Family
TH
Townhouse
MF
Multifamily
Commercial Zoning Districts
(i) Changes in the type of land use.
(ii) Changes in the type of use or type of occupancy of any building.
(iii) The expansion of a building or the associated structures of a business.
II.
Chapter 11, Section 11.302(2), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition) , City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.302 CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
(2) Timing of Application
An application for a Certificate of Zoning
Compliance shall be made concurrently with an application for a Site Development Permit
or in eases where a Site Development Permit is not required, 'concurrently with the
application for a Building Permit.
Chapter 11, Section 11.401(1), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.401 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
(1) Districts
For the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, portions of the City, as specified on the Official
Zoning Map of the City are hereby divided into the following zoning districts:
2
C -1
General Commercial
C -2
Employment
OF
Local Commercial
Zoning Districts
Office
BP
Business Park
LI
Light Industrial
I
ilndustrial
Specia Purpose Zoning Districts
PF
Public Facilities
SR
Senior
MI
Mining
OS
Open Space
MU -la
Mixed-Use _ Southwest Downtown
PUD
Planned Unit Development
OVERLAY
ZONING DISTRICTS
11
Historic Overlay
CT
Chisholm Trail Overlay
PV
Palm Valley Overlay
Code
IV.
of Ordinances
(1995 Edition), City of Round
Chapter 11,
Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add Section 11.418.1 to read as
follows:
11.418.1 MU - 1a (MIXED -USE SOUTHWEST DOWNTOWN) DISTRICT
(1) Purpose
To establish and preserve areas of mixed land uses primarily devoted to combining low
to moderate, density residential development with low to moderate c ommercial
development in the Southwest Downtown area.
Mixed -use zoning refers to the combining of complementary residential and commercial
uses in the same building, oa the same site, or in the same block.
(2) Permitted Uses
(a) The fol owing uses are permitted by right:
ommunity Services
overnment Facilities
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Bed and Breakfast
Commercial Parking
11.423(6)(e)
Day Care
11.423(8)(t)
Eating Establishments
11.423(9)(c)
Group Living
11.423(13)(b)
Indoor Entertainment Ac_ tivities
11.423(13.2)
Live /Work Units
11.423(13.3)
Office, Medical
11.423(15)
Retail Sales and Services
11.423(21)(c)
Single -Story Mixed - Use Residential
11.423(24.1)
Townhouse (maximum 14 units per acre)
11.423(25)(b)
Upper- Story Residential
11.423(26)(b)
Utilities, Minor
11.423(27)(a)
11.423(27)(b)
Utilities, Intermediate
Utilities, Major
11,423(27)(c)
Wireless Transmission Facilities,, Stealth
11,423(31)(d)
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Park, Linear/Linkage
Park, Neighborhood
Place of Worship
Single Family, detached home
Single Family, zero lot line
Single_ Family, village residential
ffice
(b) The fol owing_ uses are permitted with conditions:
(c) The following uses are permitted ubject to Special Exception eriteria and
approval by the. Zoning Board of Adjustment:
(3) Density and Development Standards
otdoor Entertainment
assenger Terminals
ling Establishments with Outdoor Cooking Areas
All development within the. MU -la (Mixed -Use Southwest Downtown) District shall
conform to the Density, Development, and Special Standards described below,
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Density & DevelopmentStandards for MU -la ( Mixed
Minimum lot area
-Use Southwest. Downtown)'
3000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot area (townhouses)
2500 sq. ft.
Maximum density for townhouses
14 units /acre
Minimum lot width, . freestanding buildings
24. ft.
Minimum lot width, common -wall building
20 ft.
Minimum setback from street (ROW), non-residential
building
5 ft (2)
Minimum setback from street (ROW), townhouse
10 ft. ir)
Minimum setback from street (ROW), freestanding
dwelling
15 ft.
Minimum rear setback, garages and carports
5_ft.
Minimum rear setback, all other buildings
5 ft. or 20 ft. i0
Minimum side setback
0 ft. or -5 ft. °>
Maximum height, principal building
3 stories, not to exceed 50 ft:'°
Maximum height, accessory building
15 ft.
Maximum height of fence within street yard
3 ft:. °l
Maximum height of fence outside street yard
8 ft.
(1) Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility Tots, may be exempted front these requirements.
(2) Non - residential buildings on Main SLt,eI may - build;10 the Main Street right -of-way line:.
(3) Steps, stoops and other access features are allowed - in- the _front setback, but may cover no more than 112 of the front street
Yard ; area.
(4) Rear setback it 5 feet from the lot line when there is an alley and 20 feet from the lot line when an alley is not present.
(5) When not abutting an existing single - family residence, the setback shall be 5 ft, except- that common walls are not required to
have -a setback: When abutting an: existing single - family residence, asetback of 5 ft or greater shall be required subject to the
. ompanbthty - standards in Section 11.41 RV. ) (u) related to height. 5 ft, of the setback must be entirety free of obstruction for
maintenance easement.
(6) Number of stories includes mezzanines or other occupiable levels. Height of the physical structure not to exceed 50 feet.
Properties abutting existing single- family residences may be subject to additional height restrictions as provided in Section
1 I,418.1(9)(a)(di.
(7) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets_ A wrought iron fence is permitted to reach a height of 6 ft.
(a) MU -la (Mixed -Use Southwest Downtown) Density & Development Standards
(b) Setback Requirements
(i)
Except as provided below, all required setbacks shall be free from any
encroachments including but not limited to , accessory buildings or
structures, eaves, . roof overhangs, box windows and fireplaces. Air
conditioning units and other similar ground mounted equipment are
exempt from this requirement.
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(ii) Structures may not encroach on any utility easements and utility setbacks
described in the City of Round Rock Design and Construction Standards.
hi cases where the setback requirement conflicts with such utilities, the
Zoning Administrator shall adjust the setback to resolve the conflict.
(iii) Movable furniture including but nol limited to outdoor cafe tables, shade
umbrellas and seating shall be permitted within the required setbacks.
(iv) Signs may be permitted in the front setback, if in accordance with Section
3.1400 of this Code.
(c) Off -Street Parking and Loading
In addition to the off - street parking requirements provided in Section 11.502 of
this Code, the following requirements apply in the MU la District
(1) Interim Parking Requirement
1. Where on- street parking is not in place prior to an application for
a building permit,; an applicant shall provide on- street parking
adjacent to the property similar to the street improvement plan
provided in the Southwest Downtown Plan and may utilize the
parking credit provided in paragraph(ii) below.
2. The parking improvements shall be temporary in nature and shall
require paving and striping, as approved by the Transportation
Director.
3. The location of the temporary parking improvements shall be
approved by the Transportation Director.
(ii) Parking Credit
1. Except as provided in paragraph (3) below, the Gross Floor Area
(GFA) of an existing building at the time of adoption of this
Section 11.418.1 is exempt from providing new parking spaces,
provided the building is not expanded. For the purpose of MU- la
parking credit, GFA calculations shall include attached building
elements that have continuous rooflines or are structurally
integrated with the primary structure. Any expansions to the
GFA of the building shall meet the required parking for the use
of the expansion.
2. In the event that a structure is demolished after adoption of this
Section 11.418 .1, a credit shall be granted for the GFA that
existed on the lot, prior to demolition at a ratio of 1 space for
every 400 ft' of GFA. This credit shall only apply to new non-
residential development.
3. Residential parking requirements shall be met without the use of
parking credits.
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(iii) Except as allowed by the Transportation Director for access to interior
parking when properties are converted from a residential to a_ non-
residential =use, no curb cuts shall be permitted on a public street for the
purpose of a new driveway.
(iv) Parking shall be accessed by an alley or rear driveway. When this is not
available, an alternative access shall, be provided, as allowed by the
Transportation Director.
(v) Except as allowed by the Transportation - Director, _ -new garages and
carports shall be constructed and oriented to the alley or rear driveway,
(vi) Except for commercial parking surface lots on the street level, off- street
parking areas shall not be permitted in any = street yard.
(vii) Required non - residential parking may be provided off -site provided all
parking is within 600 feet of the lot.
(viii) Residential Parking
1 Where a new commercial use is established in conjunction with
a new or existing residential use on -site parking shall be
provided for the residential component, m addition to meeting the
necessary parking requirements for the commercial use.
2. On -site parking shall be provided for all residential uses.
(ix) Residential Requirements
1. Number of Spaces
A. Single - family detached: 2 spaces
B. Other residential - units .(townhouse, upper- story
residential or single -story mixed - use residential)
C. The Zoning Administrator may adjust requirements for
special residential uses, such as, but not limited to senior
or assisted living facilities, as appropriate for those
populations.
1 Bedroom:
2 Bedrooms or more:
Under 800 square feet:
800 square feet or more:
1 space
2 spaces
For residential units without defined bedrooms:
1 space
2 spaces
2. Design and Location Standards
In cases where single- family residential driveways are accessed
from the front of a property, parking areas, including carports
and garages shall be set back at least ten (10) feet behind the
portion of the front face of the structure located farthest from the
street.
(x) Non - residential Requirements
1. Number of Spaces:
A. Except as provided in paragraph B. below, one (1) space
shall be provided per 400 ft' GFA of all non- residential
uses.
B. Eating establishments shall be required to provide one (1)
space per 200 ft GFA and shall also include parking for
any outdoor seating or customer waiting areas at the same
parking ratio.
2. Design and Location Standards
A. If required parking cannot be provided on -site, then the
property owner shall have the option of providing off -site
parking, provided all the parking is_ within -600 feet of the
lot.
B. Establishments with two (2) or more pick up, delivery or
service vehicles shall be required to park those vehicles
off-street and shall screen them "from view in accordance
with the landscaping requirements; in Section 11.501 of
this Code.
C. Shared parking: may be permitted in accordance with
Section 11.502(3)(b) of this Code.
(d) Fencing. Design Standards
The following standards apply to fencing in the MU -la District.
(i) Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, stone,
reinforced concrete, or other decorative masonry materials, redwood,
cedar, preservative treated wood or other equivalent materials approved
by the Zoning Administrator.
(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 top and bottom capped.
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(iv) All fences shall provide a finished face abutting a single- family or
townhouse use
(v )
Fencing located within ten (10) feet of an alley entrance or exit shall not
impede the visibility of drivers entering or exiting the alley.
Additional standards applicable to, properties abutting existing single-family
residences are provided in Section 11.418.1(9) and special standards for specific
uses are identified in Section 11.423.
(e) Landscaping
(1) Landscaping requirements provided in Section 11.501 apply
development (residential and commercial) in MU -la District.
to all
(ii) In order to maintain the unique character, identity, and environment in the
Southwest Downtown area, an alternative landscape plan may be
requested. The alternative landscape plan shall be submitted for approval
to the Zoning Administrator in accordance with Section 11.501(5).
(1) Access and Circulation
Vehicle access and circulation standards provided in Section 11.504 apply to
development in the MU -la District These include requirements for connections
to existing and future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design
requirements for driveways.
(g) Outdoor Display and Storage
(i) General outdoor storage is prohibited.
(ii) Outdoor display and limited outdoor storage shall be allowed in the MU-
la District in accordance with Section 11.505.
(iii) Limited outdoor storage is prohibited in the street yard in the MU-la
District.
(h) Special Conditions for Properties Located on Lake Creek
(i
No opaque fences shall be allowed on the portion of a lot abutting Lake
Creek. Wrought iron fencing or equivalent may be used.
(ii) There shall be no loading or service areas between the buildings and Lake
Creek. Loading or service areas shall be located between the buildings,
(iii) A fifteen (15) foot landscape buffer is required on lots abutting Lake
Creek that have their parking between the buildings and Lake Creek. The
landscape buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 11.501(4).
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(i) Special Conditions for Garage and Carport Conversions
Garage and carport conversions shall be permitted subject to the following
conditions:
(i) Residential dwelling units are not permitted in a converted garage or
carport on the ground floor, except as a live /work unit.
(ii) For single- family residences, the conversion of -a garage or carport for a
use other than for the expansion of the primary residence, constitutes a
change to mixed -use and the compatibility standards for uses adjacent to
single - family residences provided in Section 11.418.1(9) shall no longer
apply.
(iii) All existing driveways, no longer required for access, shall be removed
and replaced with sidewalks and on- street parking similar to the street
improvement plan provided in the Southwest Downtown Plan.
(4) MU -la (Mixed -Use Southwest Downtown) District Design Standards
The following design standards apply to all buildings in the MU-la District, except for
single - family residential uses, townhouses and expansions that are less than the square
footage of the original structure. These standards supplement any district-specific
standards. These standards are not - intended -to be of a particular style or period, but to
encourage high - quality' construction /development that tits the proportions and functional
characteristics of a mixed -use district with a traditional block structure. Alternate design
standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator to permit a more flexible or
creative design that still meets the intent of the MU -la District design standards.
(a) Exterior Wall Finish
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 and existing developments. The
exterior finish of all buildings shall be masonry, except for doors, windows and
trim. Masonry shall mean stone, simulated stone, brick, stucco, or horizontally
installed cement based siding. The use of materials such as wood shingles or
wood siding shall be limited to accent features.
(b) Orientation Requirements
Buildings shall have their main entrance off a public street or plaza. Entrances
shall be easily accessible for pedestrians from the street, a plaza or the sidewalk.
(c) Exterior Color
(i) Day -glo, luminescent, neon, or similar types of color finishes are not
permitted.
(ii) Color schemes shall be harmonious and compatible with adjacent
developments.
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(d) Building Elevation Variation
(i)
(ii) The composition of windows and other major features shall relate to the
wall plane, rather than to the entire wall; and the entire elevation shall be
balanced.
The length of walls facing public streets shall be broken into smaller
planes. Wall planes shall not extend more than an average of thirty -five
(35) feet without, an offset or interruption by a pilaster or structural
frames, change in roof line or architectural materials, including windows
and doors.
(e) Building Articulation
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Example of how window alTangement relates to smaller wall sections.
Graphic is for illustrative purposes only
(iii) A horizontal design feature between the first and second floors of a
building shall be indicated on the building's facade, Examples of design
features delineating first and second floors include awnings; canopies,
transoms, moldings, balconies, pergolas, wainscotting or changes in color
or texture.
(iv) Alternative designs to the building elevation requirements may be
submitted for approval by the Zoning Administrator.
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 architectural interest and style.
The following is a list of design features that may be used as part of an integrated,
comprehensive building design to provide architectural interest and style. Such
interest and style may include, but are not limited to the following:
(f) Windows
(g) Glass
(i) Arcades
(ii) Cornices
(iii) Eaves
(iv) Bow window
(v) Bay window
(vi) Arched window
(vii) Gable window
(viii) Oval or round windows
(ix) Shutters
(x) Arched entry, balcony or breezeway entrance
(xi) Stone or brick accent wall
(xii) Decorative stone or brick band
(xiii) Decorative tile
(xiv) Veranda, porch or balcony
(xv) Projected wall or dormer
(xvi) Variation of roof lines on the building
(xvii) Decorative caps and chimneys
In order to ensure that including their: proportion, shape, position, location,
patt ern and size, contribute to a building's design, the, following shall required:
(i) Windows shall be provided with - relief. Examples include architectural
surround, trim, changes in color, changes in texture or soldier, coursing.
(ii) Front facades shall have a minimum of forty (40) percent glazing. For
buildings that are more than one story, at least fifty (50) percent of the
required glazing must be on the ground floor.
(iii) At least twenty-five (25) percent of the wall area on any side or rear
elevation facing a public street, park or plaza shall consist of glazing or
as permitted by the Building Code, whichever is less.
(iv) For unique security or display purposes, including but not limited to art
galleries and jewelry stores, ground floor glazing requirements may
reduced by the Zoning Administrator.
(v) To assist with energy efficiency, the Zoning Administrator may consider
an alternative design solution to glazing requirements,
Except for photovoltaic cells, mirrored glass with a reflectivity of twenty (20)
percent or more is not permitted on the exterior walls and roofs of buildings and
structures.
(h) Roofing Materials
(i) Roofing materials for pitched roofs shall consist of a minimum
twenty-five (25) year architectural dimensional shingles, tile (clay,
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(ii) All roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public
view by parapets so as to not be visible from an abutting street, public
plaza or public open space. Screening shall utilize the same or similar
materials as the principal structure.
(i) Pitched Roof
Pitched roofs shall be required for all one (1) story detached structures and shall
have a pitch equal to or greater than a four (4) to twelve (12) pitch. The pitch
may be three (3) to twelve (12), if the span is greater than sixty (60) feet. Pitched
roofs shall not be required for one (1) story structures that share a common wall
with another structure,
(j) Awnings and Canopies
cement, natural or manufactured stone), non - reflective prefinished metal,
copper or other similar materials as approved by the Zoning
Administrator. Portions of the roof screened by pitched roof sections
shall be permitted to be flat to provide for mechanical equipment wells or
roof decks provided all pitched sections of the roof meet the roofing
material requirements.
Awnings and canopies on buildings used for commercial, industrial or retail
purposes shall meet the following standards:
(i) Awnings and canopies shall be placed so as to avoid obscuring details of
the building facade.
(ii) Fabric awnings for windows shall be a drop -front style, except at arched
window openings, and shall relate to each window or bay.
(iii) Awnings and canopies shall be placed so that there, is a minimum
clearance of eight (8) feet at its lowest point when over a- sidewalk or
other pedestrian walkway.
Drop- front style awning
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(k) Commercial Signs
(5) Expansions
(b)
Signs shall be in harmony with the style and character of the development and
shall be an integral design component of the building architecture, building
materials, landscaping and overall site development.
(i) Signs attached to buildings shall be integrated with the primary physical
features of the building and shall complement the building architecture:
Signs attached flush to a building's facade shall be mounted so that the
attachment device is not visible or discernable.
(ii) Sign coverage shall not exceed twenty -five (25) percent of the wall area
located above doors and windows on a one-story building or between the
first and second floor of a two -story building. Signs attached to
multi- tenant buildings shall be of a single design and scale:
(iii) Pole- mounted sjgns; roof mounted signs; electronic reader -board signs
with scrolling and or changeable text; and attached cabinet or box signs
are not permitted.
(iv) Flashing or one -piece backlit signs are not permitted. Individual backit
letters; or solid letters with -a light source behind them producing a halo
effect are permitted.
Expansions that are less than the total GFA of the original structure shall meet the
following criteria:
(a) Expansions shall reflect the architectural style of the original building, including
roof, roof pitch, articulation, windows, doors, treatment, and exterior finish.
Accessory buildings as defined, including decks and patios, shall be considered
expansions.
(c) Renovations and the newly constructed portion of the building shall meet the
design standards provided in Section 11.418.1(4).
(6) Change of Use and Conversions
Change of use in the MU -la District shall include conversions from single- family
residential to a non - residential use and shall meet the following criteria:
(a) Any changes to a building associated with the change of use shall reflect the
original architecture, including roof, windows, doors, treatments" and exterior
finish.
(b) Renovations shall meet the design standards provided in Section 11.418.1(4), as
applicable.
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(7) Townhouses
(a) Townhouses in the MU -la District shall be m a "row house" form.
(b) Each unit shall include an off -set in wall planes and individual roof lines separated
by recessed entries or shall be distinguished by a change in facade materials.
(c
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. The following is a partial list of features that may be used as part
of an integrated, comprehensive design to provide visual relief to townhouse
buildings:
(i) Bow window
(ii) Bay window
(iii) Arched window
(iv) Gable window
(v) Oval or round windows
(vi) Shutters
(vii) Arched entry, balcony or breezeway entrance
(viii) Stone or brick accent wall
(ix) Decorative stone or brick band
(x) Decorative tile
(xi) Veranda, terrace, porch or balcony
(xii) Projected wall or dormer
(xiii) Variation of roof lines on the building
(xiv) Decorative caps on chimneys
(8) MU -la District Compatibility' Standards
Compatibility standards are intended to protect adjacent - 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 are provided in Section 11.501(4)(b).
(b) Noise
The noise regulations in the Code shall apply, along with the following standards:
(i) Outdoor audio paging systems shall not be permitted.
(ii) Outdoor amplification of music shall not be permitted.
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(c) Li htin
(i) External lighting shall be arranged and controlled so as to deflect light
away from any residential areas_
(ii) Building Illumination
1. The design and materials of lighting fixtures shall be consistent
with the character of the area. Fully recessed downlights,
gooseneck lights or other incandescent fixtures appropriate to the
style of a building shall be used.
Illumination of a facade -to= highlight, architectural details is
permitted. Fixtures shall be small, shielded and directed toward
the building rather than toward the street, so as to minimize glare
for pedestrians.
(iii) 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 or
residential development.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, fluorescent 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 a development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be moufled 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 twenty (20) feet.
(iv) Excessive Illumination
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 Ma 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 the street in a manner that may distract or
interfere with the vision of drivers on such streets.
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3. Foot-candle reading on any exterior portion of the site shall not
exceed twenty -five (25) foot candles.
(9) Compatibility- Standards for Uses Next to Existing Sin;;le- Family Residences
(a) In addition to the compatibility standards provided in Section 11.418.1(8) above,
properties adjacent to existing detached single -family residences, as identified and
listed by separate resolution adopted by City Council shall meet the following
requirements:
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line that abuts the residence with no less than ten (10) feet of separation
between buildings.
(ii) The he_ ight of the structure abutting an existing single - family residential
use is limited to the height of the single-family structure's nearest wall
excluding the roof and attic plus one (1) foot in height from every foot of
distance from the existing single- family residential use, : as illustrated
below.
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(iii) Any windows facing an existing single - family residential use shall be
translucent but not allow visibility into the side setback of the adjacent
single - family lot.
(iv) All land uses other than single- family shall be required to install and
maintain a fence a minimum of six (6) feet in height along a property line
which abuts an existing single - family use
1. Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: masonry
materials such as brick, stone or decorative reinforced concrete,
or other equivalent material approved by the Zoning
Administrator.
2. Fence posts shall be constructed of rust- resistant metal parts,
concrete - based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural
integrity.
3. Fence panels shall be top and bottom capped. All fences shall
provide a finished face abutting a single-family use.
4. The construction material of the fence shall compliment the
material used on the principal building located on the same lot.
(v) Except as provided herein, an eating establishment use and associated
parking that abuts an existing single-family residential use shall not have
a full commercial - kitchen. Uses with limited kitchens, such as but not
limited to, coffee houses or sandwich shops are permitted.
(b) If a single- family residence listed in the resolution adopted- by City Council is
converted to a non - single- family use, the requirements provided above shall no
longer apply.
(c) If a commercial property is converted to a single-family residential use after the
City Council adopts by resolution the single-family residences, the converted
single- family residence shall not be added t the list and the requirements provided
above shall not apply.
(10) Damage or Destruction of Building or Structure
If a building or structure is damaged or destroyed by fire, explosion, act of God, or the
public enemy, then restoration or new construction shall be permitted. The restoration or
new construction may be the same as the former building's footprint, gross floor area and
exterior wall elevation, save and except any illegal encroachments onto another property
or right -of -way.
V.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(4), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(4) Bed and Breakfast
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) below, Aa bed and breakfast shall be subject
to the following standards.
(i)
A maximum of six guest rooms shall be provided in any one bed and
breakfast establishment.
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(b)
(c
(ii) No food preparation, except beverages, is allowed within individual guest
rooms. Meal service shall be provided to overnight guests only.
(iii) Preparation and service of food for guests shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the State of Texas and the City.
A bed and breakfast located in a SF -2 district shall be subject to the following
additional standards.
(i) A bed and breakfast located in a SF -2 district shall be in the Downtown
Reinvestment Zone.
(ii) The operator of the Bed and Breakfast shall be a full -time resident of the
dwelling in which the Bed and Breakfast establishment is housed.
(iii) A maximum of four guest rooms shall be provided in any one bed and
breakfast establishment.
(iv) No exterior evidence of the bed and breakfast shall be allowed, except for
one attached sign no larger than twelve square feet.
A bed and breakfast in an MU -la district shall be subject to the following
standards.
(i) A " maximum o €ten (10) guest rooms shall be provided in any one bed and
breakfast establishment.
(ii) No food preparation, except beverages, is allowed within individual guest
rooms.
(iii) Meal service may be provided in an on-site restaurant, as part a mixed-
use development, for overnight guests and the public.
(iv) Preparation and service of food for guests shall conform to all
applicable regulations of the State of Texas and the City.
VI.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(6), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add
subsection (c) to read as follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(6) Commercial and General Parking
(c) Commercial parking in the MU -la District shall be subject to the following
additional standards.
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(f)
(i) Commercial parking shall be screened from view, in accordance with the
landscaping requirements provided for in Section 11.501.
(ii) Parking areas abutting an existing single - family residence, as identified
and listed by separate resolution adopted by City Council "shall be
separated by a ten (10) foot minimum landscape buffer in accordance with
Section 11,501(4)(a) and an eight (8) foot high masonry wall located on
the property line in accordance with the fencing requirements provided for
in Section 11.418.1(3)(e).
(iii) Parking garages shall be- screened "with a fifteen (15) foot landscape buffer
as measured between the garage and the sidewalk abutting any public
right -of -way, or in lieu of a landscape ; buffer, the garage may have
commercial uses incorporated into the ground floor that are accessible at
the street level. The landscape buffer shall include one (1) medium tree
per thirty (30)° linear feet and one (1) large shrub per four (4) linear feet.
(iv) The length of a parking garage wall facing a public street shall be broken
into smaller planes. Wall planes shall not extend more than an average
of thirty -five (35) feet without an interruption by a pilaster or structural
frame. The parking garage shall have a uniform, design and building
materials.
(v) Vehicles within a parking garage shall be screened from public view.
VII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(8), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add
subsection (f) to read as follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(8) Day Care
Day Care facilitieslocated -in the MU-la district may not exceed 3,500 square
feet. Playground fencing shall be wrought iron, masonry, or equivalent.
VIII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(9), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add
subsection (c) to read as follows:
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11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(9) Eating Establishments
(c) Eating establishments permitted in the MU -la district are subject to the foliowing
requirements:
(i) Outdoor rear or side dining areas abutting a single - family or townhouse
residential use shall be screened by a solid fence at least six (6) feet in
height.
(ii) Service hours for outdoor dining areas shall not extend past IQp.m.
(iii) No drive - through service is allowed.
(iv) No outdoor audio paging systems are allowed.
(v) No eating establishments are permitted to abut an existing single-family
residence, as identified and listed by separate resolution adopted by City
Council. Sandwich and coffee shops are permitted to abut an existing
single-family residence provided they do not have a full commercial
kitchen.
(vi) Outdoor cooking areas shall only be permitted by special exception.
(vii) Shared patio areas shall be permitted.
IX.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(13)(b), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(13) Group Living
(b) Group living facilities in the -PF -3 and MU -la districts shall comply with State of
Texas licensing requirements.
X.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add subsections
(13.2) and (13.3) to read as follows:
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11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(13.2) Indoor Entertainment Activities
An indoor entertainment activities facility in the MU -la district is subject to the following
standards.
(a) Firing ranges and video arcades with more than five (5) machines are not
permitted in an MU -la district.
(b) Noise from indoor entertainment activities :shall be contained by keeping all
establishment doors and windows closed before 7 a.m. and after 9 p,m.
(c) Outdoor rear or side patio areas shall be screened by a masonry fence at least
six (6) feet in height with service hours not beginning before 7 a.m. and not
extending past 9 p.ns.
(13.3) Live /Work Units
Live/Work Units, permitted in the MU -la district are subject to the following standards.
(a) The occupant of the unit shall be the person who operates the business or trade
that occupies the unit,
(b) The unit may have non- resident employees and a commercial exterior.
(c) The unit shall have the elements of a dwelling unit, including a kitchen and a
bathroom but may not have more than one kitchen.
(d) Home occupation requirements as provided for in Section 11.424(2) shall apply
to a non- residential use in a townhouse or upper -story residence.
(e) Nonresidential parking requirements as set forth in Section 11.418.1(3)(c)(x)
shall apply to live /work units.
XI.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(21), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add
subsection (c) to read as follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(21) Retail Sales and Service
(c) MU -la District
Retail sales and services in the MU -la district are subject to the following
standards.
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(ii) Art and Craft Studios with welding or heavy machinery are not perrnitted.
XII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add subsection
(24.1) to read as follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(24.1) Single -Story Mixed -Use Residential
Single -Story Mixed -Use Residential uses in the MU-la district shall comply with the
following standards.
(a) Only one residential unit is permitted in a single -story building containing a non-
residential use.
(c)
(i) Attached Wireless Transmission Facilities, Animal Boarding, Auto
Service Facilities, Campgrounds, Car. Washes, Donation Centers, Flea
Markets, Gasoline and Fuel Sales, Gun or Firearm Shops, Heavy
Equipment Sales, Machinery Repair and Services, Manufactured Home
Sales, Mini Warehouses, Monopoles, Mortuaries, Pawn Shops, Portable
Building Sales, Recycling Centers, - Self-Enclosed Monopoles, Self -
Service Storage, Sexually Oriented Businesses (as defined in the Code),
Shooting Ranges, Tattoo and Piercing Shops, Taxidermists, Vehicle Parts
Sales, Vehicle Repair Services and Body Shops, Vehicle Sales, Veterinary
Clinics, Wholesale Nurseries, and Wrecking Yards are not permitted in
the MU-la District.
(b) The residential unit shall have on-site resident parking which shall be separate
from customer or employee parking, reserved for residents' use only, and shall
be clearly marked for such purposes.
The residential unit shall have a separate entrance from the non - residential use,
XIII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(25), 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
(25) Townhouses
(a) SR District
Townhouses in the SR district are restricted to senior housing.
(b) MU -la District
Townhouses are permitted in the MU-la district subject to the following
standards.
(i) Each unit shall have its main pedestrian entrance off of the street or a
landscaped courtyard.
(ii) Parking, including garages or carport s, shall not face a public street.
Parking, including garages or carports, is permitted to face an alley.
(iii) Garages or carports are not permitted in any street yard.
(iv) Fencing located within ten (10) feet of an alley or common lot boundary
shall not impede the visibility of drivers entering or exiting the alley.
XIV.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(26), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(26) Upper Story Residential
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) below, 13upper story residential uses are
permitted subject to the following standards.
(ai) In the C -1 district, upper story residential is permitted only in the
Downtown Reinvestment Zone, the CT overlay, and the PV overlay.
(bii) hi the C -2 district, upper story residential uses are permitted only on sites
larger than two acres.
(eiii) In the C -1 and C -2 districts, the residential use shall be clearly secondary
to the principal commercial use. The gross floor area of the entire
building shall include not more than 50 percent residential uses.
(div) In the C -1 and C -2 districts, separate designated parking spaces for use
by the residential units are required. Shared parking calculations shall not
be permitted.
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(b) Upper story residential uses in the MU -la district shall comply with the following
standards.
(i) For upper story residences, on -site resident parking shall be separated
from customer or employee parking, reserved for residents' use only, and
shall be clearly marked for such purposes.
(ii) The ground floor of the building shall be occupied by non-residential uses.
(iii) The residential use shall have a separate entrance from the non-
residential uses,
XV.
Chapter 11, Section 11.423(27), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.423 SUPPLEMENTARY USE STANDARDS
(27) Utilities
(a) Minor Utilities
Minor utilities shall be treated as ground- mounted mechanical equipment and shall
comply with the district - specific standards and any required landscaping standards
in Section 11.501.
(b) Intermediate and Major Utilities
Except as provided in paragraph (c) below, Intermediate and Major Utilities are
required to provide an eight (8) foot high masonry fence (or alternate material
approved in writing by the Zoning Administrator) with landscaping in compliance
with Section 11.501. The facility shall be secured.
(c) MU -la District
Major Utilities in an MU-la District shall be fully enclosed within a building.
XVI.
Chapter 11, Section 11.501(2)(d), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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11.501 LANDSCAPING
(2) Compliance
(d) Tree Credits
The following is a provision for calculating tree planting requirements only. Any
existing tree with a diameter of four (4) inches or larger, which is preserved in the
street yard shall be credited toward the number of trees required to be planted in
section 2(c) above. In the MU -la district, any existing tree which is preserved
within the right-of-way shall also be credited toward the number of required
to be planted in section 2(c) above. Credits shall be calculated as follows:
(i) Any existing tree, which is at least four (4) inches in diameter and less
than eight (8) inches in diameter, shall be credited one (1) tree. Any
existing tree eight (8) inches in diameter and greater shall be credited two
(2) trees. For the purposes of satisfying this section Celtis Occidentalis
(Hackberry), Melia Azedaragh (China Berry), Sapium Sebiferum
(Chinese Tallow), Bois D' Arc (Horse Apple) and Juniperus Ashei (Texas
Common Cedar) shall not qualify for this credit.
XVII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.501(3), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add
subsection (c) to read as follows:
11.501 LANDSCAPING
(3) Parking Areas
(e) Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping in the MU-la District
The requirements provided below only apply to perimeter parking lot landscaping
in the MU -la District and are in lieu of the requirements; provided in Section
11- ,501(3)(a). Landscaping shall be provided between parking areas and all public
streets. The minimum landscaping required for this purpose shall be based on the
measured linear footage that extends along the length, of the property line
(excluding driveways) to the public or private right -of -way. To
determine the minimum quantity of landscaping the following guidelines apply:
(i)
A minimum six (6) foot planting clearance, free of utilities, sidewalks and
obstructions;. and
(u) One (1) small tree species per twenty (20) linear feet or one (1) medium
tree every forty (40) linear feet; and
(iii) One (1) five (5) gallon container size large shrub per four (4) linear feet,
which maybe grouped to encourage strategic views into the site; and
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(iv) A three (3) foot high fence constructed of wrought iron or similar
material, as approved by the Zoning Administrator; or an additional shrub
per four (4) linear feet.
XVIII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.502(3), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.502 OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING
(3) Alternative Parking Plan and Shared Parking
(a)
Alternative Parking Plan
An alternative parking plan may be approved by the Zoning Administrator for
specific developments that are deemed to require a different amount of parking
than the standards shown in the Off - Street Parking Requirements table. The
Zoning Administrator shall establish conditions necessary to insure the adequacy
of future on site parking when approving an alternate parking plan. Any
alternative standard shall meet the criteria below.
(ai) The use of the building is specific and occupied by a single user.
(bii) The applicant provides a detailed breakdown of his or her parking
requirements indicating employee counts, shift distribution and visitor or
customer needs.
(eiii) The applicant provides a site plan showing how additional parking to meet
standard requirements would be provided if the use changed or parking
needs increase.
(b) Shared Parking
Required parking for one use may satisfy the requirements for another use if the
non - residential uses have different peak hour parking needs and the following:
(i) The following documentation shall be submitted to the City as part of the
Development Review Committee process if requesting shared parking.
1. The names and addresses of the uses and the owners or tenants
that are sharing the parking;
2. The location and number of parking spaces that are being shared;
3. An analysis showing that the peak parking demands for the
different uses occur at different times and that the parking area
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Permitted Outdoor Display and Storage Table
Category
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MU -la
Outdoor Display
X
X
X
Limited Outdoor Storage
X
X
X
X
General Outdoor Storage
X
X
X
(ii) In the event of the termination of an existing shared parking agreement,
a new shared parking agreement shall be executed within sixty (60) days
prior to termination. =Ifa new shared parking agreement is not executed,
then documentation shall be submitted to the Development Review
Committee supporting that the uses on all affected properties meet their
respective parking requirements. This process of amending a shared
parking agreement applies to all existing parking agreements impacted by
sale, change of use, or expansions on any affected property.
(c) Alternative Agreements
will supply at least the minimum number of required spaces for
each use during its respective peak parking time;
4. A legal instrument such as an easement that guarantees access to
the joint parking for all uses;
5. A shared parking agreement executed by all the users and the
owner of the property proposed to be used for parking; and
6. The agreement shall be notorized and recorded, with a provision
that the consent of the City must be obtained for termination of
the agreement.
In limited cases, off -site parkingparking agreements, and reciprocal
access and parking agreements may be approved by the Zoning Administrator.
XIX.
Chapter 11, Section 11.505(2), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.505 OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND STORAGE
(2) Permitted Outdoor Display and Storage
The three categories of outdoor display and storage shall be allowed in the districts
designated in the table below. Each category is described in Section (3), below.
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XX.
Chapter 11, Section 11.505(3)(a), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.505 OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND STORAGE
(3) Categories of Outdoor Display and Storage
(a) Outdoor Display
(i) Outdoor display is display of items actively for sale.
(0) Outdoor display shall be allowed adjacent to a principal building wall and
except as provided below, extend to a distance no greater than 10 feet
from the wall. Such display shall not be permitted to block windows,
entrances or exits, and shall not impair the ability of pedestrians to use the
sidewalks.
(0i) Outdoor display located more than 10 feet from the wall of a principal
building shall be fenced in by a masonry, wrought iron or similar material
fence /wall. The location and fencing of such a display shall be approved
by the Planning Director.
(iv) Outdoor display in the OS district shall only be permitted in metropolitan
and regional parks.
(v) Outdoor display in the Downtown Reinvestment Zone and in the MU -la
district may be permitted in limited quantities provided it does not impede
pedestrian traffic.
XXI.
Chapter 11, Section 11.505(3)(b), Code of Ordinances (1995
Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
11.505 OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND STORAGE
(3) Categories of Outdoor Display and Storage
(b) Limited Outdoor Storage
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(i) Limited outdoor storage is temporary storage of goods in individual
packaging and not in storage containers. Organic materials in plastic
packaging are considered limited outdoor storage.
(ii) Limited outdoor storage shall be screened from view outside the site by a
solid masonry wall at least six feet in height. Limited outdoor storage in the
Industrial (I) and Mining (MI) districts is exempt from the screening
requirements provided that district buffering standards have been met.
(iii) Limited outdoor storage shall not be allowed in any off - street parking
spaces.
(iv) In MU -la, limited outdoor storage shall not be allowed in the street yard.
XXII.
Chapter 11, Section 11.802, Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition),
City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add the definitions
for "Commercial Kitchen," "Conversion," "Expansion(s), "Glazing,
"Gross Floor Area," "Hollywood Driveway,' "Live /Work Unit," "Mixed -
Use," "Outdoor Cooking Area," "Row House," "Shared Parking," and
"Single -Story Mixed -Use Residential."
11.802 DEFINITIONS
Commercial_ Kitchen An area on the premise in which food is prepared for on or off -site
consumption which includes commercial kitchen equipment.
Conversion A change of use from single - family residential to a non - residential use.
Expansion(s) The addition of square footage town existing building that is less than the
total square footage of the existing building and associated structures.
Glazing The portions of windows or doors containing glass.
Gross Floor Area The total area in square feet of all floors of a building, measured from the
exterior walls.
Hollywood Driveway A driveway in which the tracks for the car are separated, by strips of green
lawn.
Live /Work Unit A structure with a combination of uses where work activities associated
with the operations of a business or trade occur as allowed in the zoning
district and includes a dwelling unit for the occupant. Such units shall
have only one kitchen, at least one bathroom, and shall be occupied by the
person operating the business.
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Mixed -Use The combining of complementary residential and commercial uses in the
same building, on the same site, or on the same block.
Outdoor Cooking
Area
Row House
Summary Use by District
An area outdoors used for the preparation of food such as barbeque pits,
grills, pizza ovens, smokers, rotisseries and other similar cooking
facilities.
Multiple housing units often two or 2 stories tall and sn having a
narrow front facade with raised front steps the sidewalk a access the
main entrance built adjacent to one ano common walls, separate
access to each unit from the street and parking access from the rear.
Shared Parking A parking facility, such as a parking lot or parking garage that is used
jointly by one or more uses, in accordance to an executed shared parking
agreement.
Single -Story
Mixed -Use Residential A residential unit in a single -story building containing non -residential
uses.
XXIII.
Chapter 11, Appendix A - Summary Use Table by District, Code
of Ordinances (1995 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
amended as follows:
Appendix A - Sununary Use Table by District
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Schools:
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sales and leasing
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entertainment
activities
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Retail Sales and
Service consisting
of predominantly
outdoor storage
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loading areas
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storage
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Vehicles Sales,
Rental or Leasing
Facilities
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11.423(29)
Vehicle Storage
and Towing
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Industrial Uses
Light Industrial
Service,
Manufacturing
and Assembly
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Mineral
Extraction
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Facilities and
Body Shops
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Warehouse and
Freight
Movement
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Service
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Wholesale Trade
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Other Uses
Livestock Storage
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City Code,
Chapter 2
P--Permitted P /S= 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.
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 , 2005.
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the
day of , 2005.
ATTEST:3
XXIV.
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secretary
NYLE MAXWELL, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
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