O-2024-266 - 9/26/2024 ORDINANCE NO. 0-2024-266
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 2, 34, 42, AND 44, CODE OF
ORDINANCES (2018 EDITION) AND ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
CODE, CHAPTERS 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, AND 10, CODE OF ORDINANCES (2018
EDITION), REGARDING THE COMBINING OF THE TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT AND THE UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT INTO A SINGLE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock, Texas ("City), desires to combine the
Transportation Department and the Utilities and Environmental Services Department into
a single Public Works Department, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to now amend the text of the Code of Ordinances and
the Zoning and Development Code to reflect said combination of departments, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing
concerning the proposed amendments on the 18th day of September, 2024, following
lawful publication of the notice of said public hearing, and
WHEREAS, after considering public testimony received at such hearing, the
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended the Zoning and Development Code
be amended as set forth herein, and
WHEREAS, on the 26th day of September, 2024, after proper notification, the City
held a public hearing on the proposed amendments, and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the amendments provided for herein
promote the health, safety, morals and protects and preserves the general welfare of the
community, and
0112.20242;4893-0803-5554
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS:
I.
That Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2.84-2.90, Code of Ordinances
(2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 2-84. -Public works department.
(a) Establishment of public works department.
(1) The public works department of the city is hereby created.
(2) The head of the department shall be the director of public works, who shall be appointed by the
city manager.
(b) Powers and duties of the director of public works.
(1) The director of public works shall plan, direct, and review the functions of the department,
including but not limited to the following: Water and wastewater line maintenance and repair,
plant operations, inflow and infiltration section, utility support section, solid waste services,
drainage utility, laboratory services, industrial pre-treatment, household hazardous waste
services, transportation engineering, traffic operations, street maintenance and repair, the city
shop, and development of short and long range plans and implementation of department goals
and objectives. (2) The director of public works shall have supervision and control of the
department, subject to the direction of the city manager.
(3) The director of public works shall organize the department.
(4) The director of public works shall promulgate policies, procedures, rules, directives, and orders
for the administration of the department, including but not limited to discipline within the
department.
(5) Subject to the approval of the city manager, the director of public works shall appoint an
individual to hold the position of the city engineer. The city engineer shall be a registered
professional engineer in the State of Texas.
Sec. 2-85. -General services department.
(a) Establishment of general services department.
(1) The general services department of the city is hereby created.
(2) The head of the department shall be the director of general services department who shall be
appointed by the city manager.
(b) Powers and duties of the director of general services.
(1) The director of general services shall plan, direct, and review all functions and operations of the
department, including facilities management operations and future planning of city facilities,
establishing procedures for maintenance, repair and/or replacement of facilities and grounds,
administer the development of fleet administration standards and vehicle operating policies and
directing the maintenance, repair replacement and disposal of vehicles and equipment.
(2) The director of general services department shall have supervision and control of the department,
subject to the direction of the city manager.
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(3) The director of general services department shall organize the department.
(4) The director of general services department shall promulgate policies, procedures, rules,
directives, and orders for the administration of the department, including, but not limited to,
discipline within the department.
Sec. 2-86. -Information technology department.
(a) Establishment of information technology department.
(1) The information technology department of the city is hereby created.
(2) The head of the department shall be the director of information technology department who shall
be appointed by the city manager.
(b) Powers and duties of the director of information technology.
(1) The director of the information technology department shall plan, direct, and review all functions
and operations of the department, including the acquisition, planning, operation, maintenance
and inventory of all technology and communications equipment owned, leased or operated by the
city.
(2) The director of information technology shall have supervision and control of the department,
subject to the direction of the city manager.
(3) The director of information technology shall organize the department.
(4) The director of information technology shall promulgate policies, procedures, rules, directives,
and orders for the administration of the department, including, but not limited to, discipline within
the department.
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1 Sec. 2-87. -Communications and marketing department.
2 (a) Establishment of communications and marketing department.
3 (1) The communications and marketing department of the city is hereby created.
4 (2) The head of the department shall be the director of communications and marketing department
5 who shall be appointed by the city manager.
6 (b) Powers and duties of the director of communications and marketing department.
7 (1) The director of the communications and marketing department shall plan, direct, and review all
8 functions and operations of the department, including the content management of city websites,
9 city social media channels, video production and operation of government access channel(s),
10 media relations, citizen participation initiatives, city arts and culture activities, branding and
11 marketing of downtown, including events, special event permitting, and promotion and marketing
12 of the benefits of shopping locally.
13 (2) The director of communications and marketing shall have supervision and control of the
14 department, subject to the direction of the city manager.
15 (3) The director of communications and marketing shall organize the department.
16 (4) The director of communications and marketing shall promulgate policies, procedures, rules,
17 directives, and orders for the administration of the department, including, but not limited to,
18 discipline within the department.
19 Sec. 2-88. -Sports management and tourism department.
20 (a) Establishment of sports management and tourism department.
21 (1) The sports management and tourism department of the city is hereby created.
22 (2) The head of the department shall be the director of sports management and tourism department
23 who shall be appointed by the city manager.
24 (b) Powers and duties of the director of the sports management and tourism department.
25 (1) The director of the sports management and tourism department shall plan, direct, and review all
26 functions and operations of the department, including the facility management operations for the
27 sports tourism facilities owned by the city, the organization of the convention and visitors bureau,
28 and the promotion and scheduling of sports tourism events and conventions.
29 (2) The director of sports management and tourism shall have supervision and control of the
30 department, subject to the direction of the city manager.
31 (3) The director of sports management and tourism department shall organize the department.
32 (4) The director of sports management and tourism department shall promulgate policies,
33 procedures, rules, directives, and orders for the administration of the department, including, but
34 not limited to, discipline within the department.
35 Sec. 2-89. -Community and neighborhood services department.
36 (a) Establishment of the community and neighborhood services department.
37 (1) The community and neighborhood services department of the city is hereby created.
38 (2) The head of the department shall be the director of community and neighborhood services
39 department who shall be appointed by the city manager.
40 (b) Powers and duties of the director of the community and neighborhood services department.
41 (1) The director of the community and neighborhood services department shall plan, direct, and
42 review all functions and operations of the department, including the neighborhood services, code
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1 enforcement, community development block grant (CDBG) program administration, and other
2 special projects deemed beneficial.
3 (2) The director of community and neighborhood services shall have supervision and control of the
4 department, subject to the direction of the city manager.
5 (3) The director of community and neighborhood services department shall organize the department.
6 (4) The director of community and neighborhood services department shall promulgate policies,
7 procedures, rules, directives, and orders for the administration of the department, including, but
8 not limited to, discipline within the department.
9 Secs. 2-90-2-115. - Reserved.
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11 II.
12 That Chapter 34, Article II, Section 34-25(b)(1), Code of Ordinances (2018
13 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
14 Sec. 34-25. - Denial or revocation.
15 (b) A special event permit shall be revoked upon the following conditions:
16 (1) In the event that the police chief, fire chief, director of public works, other city officials or their
17 designated representatives find that any of the provisions of this section, another city ordinance,
18 or state law is being violated,they shall immediately notify the city manager,and the special event
19 permit issued hereunder shall be revoked;
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21 III.
22 That Chapter 34, Article II, Section 34-37, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City
23 of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
24 Sec. 34-37. -Water usage and disposal of wastewater.
25 (a) Any special event or related activity desiring use of water from the city water system must coordinate
26 with the public works department to obtain a temporary meter. Deposit for the meter and payment for
27 water used shall be in accordance with ordinances of the city.
28 (b) An applicant shall submit a plan for the disposal of wastewater and the plan shall be approved by the
29 public works department.
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31 IV.
32 That Chapter 34, Article IV, Section 34-106, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition),
33 City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
34 Sec. 34-106. -Water usage and disposal of wastewater.
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1 (a) Any parade or related activity desiring use of water from the city water system must coordinate with
2 the public works department to obtain a temporary meter. Deposit for the meter and payment for water
3 used shall be in accordance with ordinances of the city.
4 (b) An applicant shall submit a plan for the disposal of wastewater and the plan shall be approved by the
5 public works department.
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7 V.
8 That Chapter 34, Article V, Section 34-141(1), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition),
9 City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
10 Sec. 34-141. -Revocation of a film industry production permit.
11 A film industry production permit shall be revoked upon any of the following conditions:
12 (1) In the event that the police chief, fire chief, director of public works, other city officials or their
13 designated representatives find that any of the provisions of this article, another city ordinance,
14 or state law is being violated, they shall immediately notify the city manager, and the film industry
15 production permit issued hereunder shall be revoked;
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17 VI.
18 That Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of
19 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
20 DIVISION 2.-TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
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22 Sec.42-42. -Duty of traffic division.
23 It shall be the duty of the traffic division, with such aid as may be rendered by other members of the
24 police department, to enforce the street traffic regulations of this city and all of the state vehicle laws; to
25 make arrests for traffic violations; to investigate accidents and to cooperate with the public works director
26 and other officers of the city in the administration of the traffic laws and in developing ways and means to
27 improve traffic conditions; and to carry out those duties specially imposed upon said division by this
28 chapter and the traffic ordinances of this city.
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30 Sec.42-43. -Traffic division to investigate accidents.
31 It shall be the duty of the traffic division, assisted by other police officers of the department, to
32 investigate traffic accidents, and to arrest and to assist in the prosecution of those persons charged with
33 violations of law causing or contributing to such accidents.
34 Sec. 42-44.—Traffic accident studies.
35 Whenever the accidents at any particular location become numerous, the traffic division shall
36 cooperate with the public works director in conducting studies of such accidents and determining remedial
37 measures.
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1 Sec. 42-45. -Traffic accident reports.
2 The traffic division shall maintain a suitable system of filing traffic accident reports. Accident reports
3 or cards referring to them shall be filed alphabetically by location. Such reports shall be available for the
4 use and information of the public works director.
5 Sec.42-46. -Emergency and experimental regulations.
6 (a) The chief of police, by and with the approval of the public works director, is hereby empowered to
7 make regulations necessary to make effective the provisions of the traffic ordinances of this city and
8 to make and enforce temporary or experimental regulations to cover emergencies or special
9 conditions. No such temporary or experimental regulation shall remain in effect for more than 90 days.
10 (b) The public works director may test traffic control devices under actual conditions of traffic.
11 Secs.42-47-42-65. -Reserved.
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13 VII.
14 That Chapter 42, Article II, Division 4, Section 42-101 , Code of Ordinances (2018
15 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
16 Sec. 42-101. -Authority to install traffic control devices.
17 The public works director shall place and maintain official pavement markings, traffic control signs,
18 signals, and devices when and as required under the traffic ordinances of this city to make effective the
19 provisions of said ordinances, and may place and maintain such additional official traffic control devices
20 as he may deem necessary to regulate, warn, or guide traffic under the traffic ordinances of this city or
21 the state traffic laws.
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23 Vlll.
24 That Chapter 42, Article II, Division 6, Sections 42-157 and 42-158, Code of
25 Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
26 Sec. 42-157. -Authority to place devices altering normal course of turns.
27 The public works director is authorized to place official traffic control devices within or adjacent to
28 intersections indicating the course to be traveled by vehicles turning at such intersections, and such
29 course to be traveled as so indicated may conform to or be other than as prescribed by law.
30 Sec. 42-158. -Authority to place restricted turn signs.
31 The public works director is hereby authorized to determine those intersections at which drivers of
32 vehicles shall not make a right, left, or U-turn, and shall place proper signs at such intersections. The
33 making of such turns may be prohibited between certain hours of any day and permitted at other hours, in
34 which event the same shall be plainly indicated on the signs.
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36 IX.
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1 That Chapter 42, Article 11, Division 7, Section 42-191 , Code of Ordinances (2018
2 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
3 Sec.42-191. -Authority to sign one-way streets and alleys.
4 Whenever any ordinance of this city designates any one-way street or alley, the public works director
5 shall place and maintain signs giving notice thereof, and no such regulation shall be effective unless such
6 signs are in place. Signs indicating the direction of lawful traffic movement shall be placed at every
7 intersection where movement of traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.
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9 X.
10 That Chapter 42, Article 11, Division 8, Sections 42-223, 42-224, and 42-225, Code
11 of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
12 Sec. 42-223. -Stop and yield intersections.
13 The city council may by ordinance designate any street intersection as a stop intersection and
14 designate the streets upon which vehicles shall stop before entering such intersections. In addition, the
15 city council may designate that traffic on any street shall yield to traffic on an intersecting street.
16 Whenever any intersection has been so designated, the public works director shall supervise the erection
17 and maintenance of stop signs or yield signs as specified by the city council and maintain an inventory of
18 such signs. Ordinances designating stop and yield intersections have not been included in this Code and
19 are on file in the office of the city clerk.
20 Sec.42-224. -Traffic signal controlled intersections.
21 The city council may designate, by ordinance or agreement with the state department of highways
22 and public transportation, intersections at which traffic shall be controlled by electronic traffic control lights
23 or signals. Whenever any intersection has been so designated, the public works director shall supervise
24 the erection and maintenance of traffic control signals or lights as specified by the state or city council and
25 maintain an inventory of such signs. Ordinances and agreements designating traffic signal controlled
26 intersections have not been included in this Code and are on file in the office of the city clerk.
27 Sec.42-225. -Crosswalks, safety zones, and traffic lanes.
28 The public works director is hereby authorized to supervise the designation and maintenance, by
29 appropriate devices, markings or lines upon the surface of the roadway, of crosswalks at any intersection
30 where, in his opinion, there is particular danger to pedestrians crossing the roadway, and at such other
31 places as he may deem necessary; to supervise the establishment of safety zones of such kind and
32 character and at such places as he may deem necessary for the protection of pedestrians; and to
33 supervise the marking of lanes for traffic on the street pavement at such places as he may deem
34 advisable, consistent with this chapter and state law.
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1 XI.
2 That Chapter 42, Article 11, Division 11, Section 42-315, Code of Ordinances (2018
3 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
4 Sec. 42-315. -Parking near hazardous or congested places.
5 (a) The public works director is hereby authorized to determine and designate by proper signs, places
6 not exceeding 1,000 feet in length in which the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles would create
7 an especially hazardous condition or would cause unusual delay to traffic.
8 (b) When official signs are erected at hazardous or congested places as authorized herein, no person
9 shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any such designated place.
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11 XII.
12 That Chapter 42, Article V, Section 42-506(e), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition),
13 City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
14 Sec. 42-506. -Assessment of roadway impact fees.
15 (e) The director of public works shall compute the assessment of roadway impact fees for new
16 development by first determining whether the new development is eligible for offsets calculated in
17 accordance with section 42-508, which would further reduce roadway impact fees otherwise due in
18 whole or in part.
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20 XIII.
21 That Chapter 42, Article V, Section 42-511(d)(3), Code of Ordinances (2018
22 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
23 Sec. 42-511. Appeals.
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25 (d) Along with the notice of appeal, an applicant may request an alternative service unit
26 computation for land uses not contained within the latest edition of the ITE Trip Generation
27 Manual by submitting a trip generation study demonstrating the appropriateness of the trip
28 generation rates for the proposed development. An applicant may also include an alternative
29 Service Unit calculation.
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31 (3) Any exceptions to the requirements set forth in subsections (1) or (2) above must be
32 approved by the director of public works.
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I XIV.
2 That Chapter 44, Article I, Section 44-5, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City
3 of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to amend the definition of director to read as
4 follows:
5 Sec.44-5. -Definitions.
6 The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings
7 ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
8 Director means the public works director or his designee.
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10 XV.
11 That Chapter 44, Article II, Section 44-32(a)(2)c., Code of Ordinances (2018
12 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
13 Sec.44-32. -Water rates.
14 (a) Water rates for retail customers.
15 (2) Determination of service units.
16 c. Adjustment for fire flows meters and multiple meters. In the event that a customer has either:
17 (i) a meter that is oversized because of fire flow requirements; or (ii) more than one meter,
18 such as where a fire flow meter is utilized in combination with a standard usage meter, the
19 director of public works shall determine the number of service units for the customer in
20 accordance with generally accepted engineering and/or planning standards and assign an
21 equivalent meter size for billing purposes.
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23 XVI.
24 That Chapter 44, Article VII, Section 44-174, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition),
25 City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to amend the definition of directorto read as
26 follows:
27 Sec.44-174. -Definitions.
28 For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates
29 or requires a different meaning. If a word used in this article is not contained in the following list, it shall
30 have the definition listed in section 44-5 or in the most recent edition of the Manual of Cross Connection
31 Control published by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, University of
32 Southern California. The following definitions shall apply to this article:
33 Director means director of public works, or his designee.
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2 XVII.
3 That Chapter 44, Article VII, Section 44-177(a)(10), Code of Ordinances (2018
4 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
5 Sec.44-177. -Protection required; installation.
6 (a) The assembly protection which is required under this article shall be any of the duly authorized
7 assemblies listed in the Uniform Plumbing Code, or as determined by the director. Each assembly
8 must be approved in writing by the director in conjunction with the chief building inspector of the city
9 prior to installation. Failure to obtain such written approval prior to installation of the assembly may
10 result in the assembly failing to meet final approval by the director. The director shall determine the
11 type and location of assembly to be installed within the area served by the city. An assembly shall be
12 required in each of the following circumstances, but the director is not limited to requiring the
13 installation of an assembly only in the following circumstances:
14 (10) An appropriate cross connection survey report form has not been filed with the public works
15 department of the city after a request by the city.
16 XVIII.
17 That Chapter 44, Article IX, Section 44-272 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition),
18 City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to amend the definition of directorto read as
19 follows:
20 Sec. 44-272. -Definitions.
21 For the purposes of this article, the following words, terms and phrases, shall have the meaning
22 ascribed to them except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
23 Director shall mean the public works director or his designee.
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25 XIX.
26 That Chapter 44, Article XIII, Section 44-435(e), Code of Ordinances (2018
27 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
28 Sec. 44-435. -Network nodes in the public right-of-way; maximum height; other requirements.
29 (e) Installation in municipal parks and residential areas. A network provider may not install a new node
30 support pole in a public right-of-way without the city's discretionary, nondiscriminatory, written consent
31 of the public works director if the public right-of-way is located in a municipal park or is adjacent to a
32 street or thoroughfare that is: 1) not more than 50 feet wide; and 2)adjacent to single-family residential
33 lots or other multifamily residences or undeveloped land that is designated for residential use by zoning
34 or deed restrictions. A network provider shall comply with private deed restrictions and other private
35 restrictions when installing network nodes in parks and residential areas.
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2 XX.
3 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 1 , Article 111, Section 1-50, Code of
4 Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to amend or
5 repeal definitions to be placed in their proper alphabetical order in said section:
6 CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
7 Sec. 1-50. - Definitions.
8 The purpose of this section is to define words, terms and phrases contained within this code, unless
9 otherwise specifically defined elsewhere herein. Definitions for words not defined below may be defined
10 elsewhere in the City of Round Rock Code of Ordinances or found in Webster's Dictionary of the English
11 language, unabridged, subject to interpretation by the PDS director.
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Term Definition
Public Works The director of the public works department of the city, or an authorized
director representative
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14 XXI.
15 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-71(d)(2),
16 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
17 follows:
18 Sec. 2-71. - MU-1 (Mixed-Use Historic Commercial Core) district.
19 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8 of
20 this code, the following regulations apply to the MU-1 district:
21 (2) Traffic impact and parking generation studies.
22 a. A traffic impact analysis (TIA) shall not be required for any development in the MU-1 district.
23 b. A parking generation study shall be required for any new development, conversion, or
24 change of use within a building that has a gross floor area of greater than 10,000 square
25 feet, and for an assembly use of any size, such as an event center. The parking generation
26 study shall include the following:
27 1. A demand analysis of parking need based on industry standards; and
28 2. Characteristics of those using parking, including turnover rate.
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1 c. In instances where a required parking generation study determines that a use will utilize ten
2 or more on-street parking spaces at a turnover rate of greater than every two hours, the use
3 shall be required to identify alternative parking solutions. Alternative solutions may include a
4 shared parking agreement as described in Sec. 8-47, on-site parking, or other solution as
5 approved by the public works director.
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7 XXII.
8 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-72(d)(1)b.1 .,
9 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
10 follows:
11 Sec. 2-72. - MU-2 (Mixed-Use Downtown Medium Density)district.
12 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8 of
13 this code, the following regulations apply to the MU-2 district:
14 (1) Parking. In accordance with the downtown master plan, the following standards are meant to
15 encourage a pedestrian-friendly environment by minimizing curb cuts and the presence of on-site
16 parking. Where on-site parking is incorporated, it shall be placed in an unobtrusive location that
17 minimizes impacts to pedestrian circulation.
18 b. On-site parking may consist of surface-level or structured parking.
19 1. On-site parking is not required for nonresidential establishments, with the following
20 exceptions:
21 i. Overnight accommodations at the ratio provided in Sec. 8-46.
22 ii. The residential portion of a live/work unit.
23 iii. Parking determined to be required as a result of a parking generation study
24 performed in accordance with subsection (2) below. Alternative solutions may
25 include a shared parking agreement as described in Sec. 8-47, on-site parking, or
26 other solution as approved by the public works director.
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28 XXIII.
29 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-72(d)(2)b.,
30 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
31 follows:
32 Sec. 2-72. -MU-2(Mixed-Use Downtown Medium Density)district.
33 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8 of
34 this code, the following regulations apply to the MU-2 district:
35 (2) Traffic impact and parking generation studies.
36 b. A parking generation study for nonresidential uses shall be required for any new
37 development, conversion, or change of use within a building that has a gross floor area of
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1 greater than 10,000 square feet, and for an assembly use of any size, such as an event
2 center.
3 1. The parking generation study shall include the following criteria:
4 i. A demand analysis of parking need based on industry standards.
5 ii. Characteristics of those using parking, including turnover rate.
6 2. In instances where a required parking generation study determines that a use will utilize
7 ten or more on-street parking spaces at a turnover rate of greater than every two hours,
8 the use shall be required to identify alternative parking solutions. Alternative solutions
9 may include a shared parking agreement as described in subsection Sec. 8-47, on-site
10 parking, or other solution as approved by the public works director.
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12 XXIV.
13 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-73(d)(1)i.,
14 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
15 follows:
16 Sec. 2-73.-MU-L(Mixed-Use Limited)district.
17 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8 of
18 this code, the following regulations apply to the MU-L district:
19 (1) Parking. In accordance with the downtown master plan, the following standards are meant to
20 encourage a pedestrian-friendly environment by minimizing curb cuts and the visual presence of
21 on-site parking.
22 i. On-street parking requirements.
23 1. Diagonal parking shall be utilized on the following streets: North Lewis Street, North or
24 South Stone Street, North or South Black Street, North Nelson Street, and North
25 College Street.
26 2. Parallel parking shall be utilized on the following streets: East Liberty Avenue, East
27 Bagdad Avenue, East Austin Avenue, Park Way, and Timberwood Drive.
28 3. On-street parking is prohibited on East Main Street without prior written approval from
29 the public works director.
30 4. The materials and design for all on-street parking shall be approved by the public works
31 director.
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33 XXV.
34 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-74(d)(1)a.,
35 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
36 follows:
37 Sec. 2-74. -MU-R(Mixed-Use Redevelopment and Small Lot)district.
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1 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8 of
2 this Code, the following regulations apply to the MU-R district:
3 (1) Parking. On-site parking shall be placed in an unobtrusive location that minimizes impacts to
4 pedestrian circulation.
5 a. On-site parking.
6 1. Due to the variable nature of lot sizes and use, a parking generation study shall be
7 provided with each development application for all nonresidential uses. The parking
8 generation study shall include the following criteria:
9 i. A demand analysis of parking need based on industry standards.
10 ii. Characteristics of those using parking, including turnover rate.
11 2. On-site parking shall be required for all residential uses, or residential portions of any
12 building.
13 i. Required residential parking per unit:
14 1 Bedroom: 1 space
15 2 Bedrooms or more: 2 spaces
16 ii. For residential units without defined bedrooms:
17 Under 800 square feet: 1 space
18 800 square feet or more: 2 spaces
19 iii. Tandem parking shall be permitted to accommodate the residential parking
20 requirement.
21 3. Alternative solutions may include a shared parking agreement as described in Sec. 8-
22 47 or other solution as approved by the Public Works Director.
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24 XXVI.
25 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-75(f)(1)a.,
26 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
27 follows:
28 Sec. 2-75. -MU-G (Mixed-Use Greenfield and Large Lot)district.
29 (f) Baseline supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in
30 Chapter 8 of this Code, the following regulations shall provide the baseline for PUD negotiations for
31 the MU-G district:
32 (1) Parking. The following standards are meant to encourage a pedestrian-friendly environment by
33 minimizing curb cuts. On-site parking shall be placed in an unobtrusive location that minimizes
34 impacts to pedestrian circulation.
35 a. On-site parking.
36 1. Due to the variable nature of uses and lot sizes, a parking generation study shall be
37 provided with each development application for all nonresidential uses. The parking
38 generation study shall include the following criteria:
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1 i. A demand analysis of parking need based on industry standards.
2 ii. Characteristics of those using parking, including turnover rate.
3 2. On-site parking shall be required for all residential uses, or residential portions of any
4 building.
5 i. Required residential parking per unit:
6 1 Bedroom: 1 space
7 2 Bedrooms or more: 2 spaces
8 ii. For residential units without defined bedrooms:
9 Under 800 square feet: 1 space
10 800 square feet or more: 2 spaces
11 iii. Tandem parking shall be permitted to accommodate the residential parking
12 requirement.
13 3. Alternative solutions may include a shared parking agreement as described in Sec. 8-
14 47 or other solution as approved by the Public Works Director.
15
16 XXVII.
17 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 4, Article III, Section 4-48, Code of
18 Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
19 Sec. 4-48. -Driveways.
20 (a) For single-family,two-family and single-lot townhouse residences, as defined in Sec. 1-50, residential
21 driveways are permitted on local streets and local collector streets only. Residential driveways for
22 double frontage lots and corner lots must be located on the lesser classification street. Driveways
23 serving single-family,two-family or single-lot townhouse residences are prohibited on major collectors
24 or arterial streets unless the public works director determines no other access is possible.
25 (b) Common-lot townhouse, as defined in Sec. 1-50, multifamily, and nonresidential driveways are
26 permitted on all streets; however, the driveways must have a minimum of 200 feet spacing between
27 driveways on arterial streets and from the street centerline at an intersection.
28 (c) The driveway restrictions above do not prohibit driveway access to alleys. Alley driveway access may
29 be permitted upon approval of a TIA by the public works director.
30 (d) Driveway construction shall be in accordance with the Design and Construction Standards.
31
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1 XXVIII.
2 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 4, Article IV, Section 4-56(c)(3),
3 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
4 follows:
5 Sec.4-56. -Gated communities.
6 (c) General requirements. All gated community PUDs shall include the following minimum requirements
7 in the PUD ordinance and/or development plan included therein:
8 (3) Any type of gate or controlled access means or mechanism is subject to the approval of the city's
9 fire marshal, and any corrective action shall be the responsibility of the property owners
10 association. The location of any such gate or controlled access means or mechanism and any
11 associated appurtenances shall be subject to the approval of the public works director, and shall
12 not impede necessary sight lines for traffic, nor create vehicular stacking that adversely affects
13 an adjacent street. A turnaround area subject to the approval of the public works director shall be
14 provided on the exterior side of any such gate or controlled access means or mechanism to allow
15 traffic to reverse direction. The city shall bear no responsibility or liability in connection with the
16 removal or destruction of any gate or other controlled access mechanism while engaged in an
17 emergency action.
18
19 XXIX.
20 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 4, Article IV, Section 4-56(e)(2) and
21 (5), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended
22 as follows:
23 Sec.4-56. -Gated communities.
24 (e) Property owners associations.
25 (2) The community covenants shall provide for a street maintenance reserve fund for the
26 maintenance, repair and reconstruction of private streets, related private storm sewers and
27 drainage facilities, access control structures and equipment. This reserve fund shall be
28 maintained in a separate account and may not be co-mingled with any other property owners
29 association funds.A portion of the assessments levied by the property owners association will be
30 placed in the street maintenance fund. The portion of the assessments collected from lot owners
31 and placed in the street maintenance fund will be based on the current maintenance and
32 replacement schedule prepared and certified by a licensed engineer or an individual holding an
33 RS ("reserve specialist") designation from the Community Associations Institute. In conjunction
34 with approval of the final plat, the basis and formula for calculating the amount of assessments to
35 be deposited in the street maintenance fund, shall be subject to review and approval by the
36 director of public works and the PDS director. The property owners association shall provide to
37 the city: (i) annually an affidavit setting forth the fund balance and any expenditures therefrom;
38 and (ii) at least once every three years, an updated maintenance and replacement schedule
39 prepared and certified by a licensed engineer or a reserve specialist. No more than once annually,
40 the basis and formula for calculating the amount of assessments to be deposited in the street
17
1 maintenance fund may be amended, subject to the review and approval of the director of public
2 works and the city PDS director.
3 (5) The community covenants shall provide that the streets within the gated community are private,
4 owned and maintained by the property owners association and that the city has no obligation to
5 maintain or reconstruct the private streets, nonpublic storm sewers and drainage facilities. The
6 covenants shall include the following provision:
7 "The property owners association shall be responsible for contacting the City of Round Rock
8 Public Works Department every two years, or as needed, from time of initial completion to
9 schedule an inspection, to include city staff and the property owners association's
10 representative for reviewing the private streets".
11 XXX.
12 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 4, Article VI, Sections 4-77(a)(1) and
13 4-78(a), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, are hereby
14 amended as follows:
15 Sec. 4-77. -Wastewater system.
16 (a) Sewer service to each lot inside city limits;connection with wastewater system required.
17 (1) Connection to the city's wastewater system shall be required except where the director of public
18 works determines that such connection would require unreasonable expenditure of funds when
19 compared with alternate methods of sewage disposal. Where alternative sewage disposal is
20 permitted, the plans for such system must meet the requirements of the TCEQ and be approved
21 by the county health department, prior to approval of the final plat by the planning and zoning
22 commission.
23 Sec.4-78. -Oversize mains.
24 (a) Size of mains. All water and wastewater mains shall be installed in accordance with the water and
25 wastewater master plan maintained by the public works director.All water and wastewater mains shall
26 be sized to provide necessary service to the tract to be developed.The cost of water mains up to eight
27 inches, or of a size required to serve a tract being developed, whichever is larger, shall be paid in full
28 by the developer.
29
30 XXXI.
31 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 4, Article VII, Section 4-86(b)(2),
32 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
33 follows:
34 Sec. 4-86. -On-site facilities, regional program, and fees.
35 (b) Regional stormwater management program.
36 (2) Regional storm water management program fees.
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1 a. The fees are as follows:
$ 800.00/acre Single-family
$1,600.00/acre Multifamily
$2,400.00/acre Commercial/Industrial
2 1. Adjustment of these fees may be allowed by the PDS director, in consultation with the
3 public works director, if it is determined that certain impervious coverage restrictions,
4 (e.g., special watershed ordinances), reduce the actual land use. However, the
5 minimum fee shall not be less than $800.00/acre.
6 2. Upon approval of participation, the full fee will be due prior to approval of construction
7 plans for single-family projects and upon building permit approval for multifamily,
8 commercial, and industrial projects.
9
10 XXXII.
11 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 4, Article VIII, Section 4-96(c)(3),
12 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
13 follOWS:
14 Sec. 4-96. -Construction of public improvements.
15 (c) Sidewalk construction.
16 (3) Deferment of sidewalk construction. Sidewalks shall be installed in accordance with subsections
17 (c)(1) and (2) of this section, except under the following circumstances, as determined by the
18 public works director:
19 a. Where the existing cross section of the street makes immediate construction of a sidewalk
20 impractical;
21 b. Where a nonresidential subdivision abutting an existing street is isolated from any other
22 sidewalk by a distance of twice the frontage of the subdivision; or
23 c. Where construction or reconstruction of the street where a sidewalk is to be placed is
24 imminent and the sidewalk would be destroyed if constructed.
25 d. Where construction of a single-family home within a residential subdivision would potentially
26 damage or destroy a sidewalk immediately adjacent to the lot, the sidewalk shall be
27 constructed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for each individual residence.
28 The city may require a cash payment by the developer in lieu of construction of the sidewalk if
29 the public works director determines that the sidewalk should not be built within the three-year
30 period of the construction plans. The cash payment shall equal the city's estimate of the cost of
31 constructing and installing the sidewalk and associated features, such as but not limited to
32 appurtenances and drainage features, at the time of permit issuance of the public
33 improvements. The developer shall pay the cash payment prior to the issuance of the public
34 improvements permit.
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1 XXXIII.
2 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-1(c), Code of
3 Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
4 Sec. 6-1.-General policy.
5 (c) Streets shall be provided to the boundary lines of the tract being subdivided, unless the public works
6 director determines that such an extension is neither necessary, nor desirable.
7 XXXIV.
8 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 6, Article II, Section 6-11(a)(1) and
9 (g), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended
10 as follows:
11 Sec. 6-11. -Streets.
12 (a) Street classification and characteristics.
13 (1) Local streets. The purpose of a local street is to provide lot street frontage and carry traffic to a
14 higher classification street. Local streets are divided into three subcategories: Local-residential,
15 local-nonresidential or local-rural. Unless approved by the public works director, a local street
16 shall not connect to two separate higher classification streets or connect directly to arterial streets.
17 Local streets may be designated as private streets.
18 (g) Curbing.All streets shall have standard curbing and gutter except for the local-rural street classification
19 where ribbon curb is allowed. All raised medians and islands located within the street pavement shall
20 be bordered by standard curb and gutter, unless otherwise approved by the public works director. All
21 concrete curb and gutter shall be installed and constructed according to the Design and Construction
22 Standards.
23
24 XXXV.
25 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 6, Article II, Sections 6-13 and 6-14,
26 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, are hereby amended as
27 follows:
28 Sec. 6-13. -Medians and islands.
29 (a) Standards. Medians and islands shall be landscaped with grass turf or constructed of stamped pattern
30 concrete, brick, stone or concrete pavers, or other engraved concrete surfaces approved by PDS
31 director. Grass turf areas shall not be less than six feet in width. All medians and islands shall be
32 bordered by standard curb and gutter, unless otherwise approved by the public works director.
33 (b) Median openings. Median openings on arterial streets shall be in accordance with the Design and
34 Construction Standards.
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1 Sec. 6-14. -Intersections.
2 (a) Proposed intersections shall be designed to meet the minimum spacing requirements, curb radii, and
3 corner sight distances required in the Design and Construction Standards, and based on the following
4 design specifications:
5 (1) Streets shall intersect at right angles. In the event of physical constraints that prevent right
6 angles, a modification of up to 20 degrees may be permitted by the planning and zoning
7 commission upon recommendation by the public works director.
8 (2) The right-of-way line at street intersections shall be in accordance with the Design and
9 Construction Standards.
10 (3) The centerline of intersecting streets shall be a minimum of 200 feet from other street
11 intersections. This offset shall not apply to streets intersecting a street if a raised median is
12 provided and no median opening is aligned with either of the offset streets. Future median
13 openings are prohibited where two streets offset and intersect an arterial street at a distance of
14 less than 200 feet; provided, however, median openings may be allowed for one-way traffic
15 circulation subject to the approval of the public works director.
16
17 XXXVI.
18 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 6, Article II, Section 6-18(a), Code
19 of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, are hereby amended as
20 follows:
21 Sec. 6-18. -Signage,striping and signalization.
22 (a) Signage and striping. The developer shall design, install and pay all costs for traffic control signs and
23 pavement striping. Traffic control signs and pavement striping shall conform to the accepted
24 construction plans and to the most recent edition of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
25 Devices, a copy which is on file with the public works director.
26
27 XXXVII.
28 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 6, Article ll, Section 6-19(e)(2) and
29 (5), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended
3o as follows:
31 Sec. 6-19. -Nonresidential private street development.
32
33 (e) Property owners associations.
34 (2) The property owners association covenants and bylaws shall provide for a street maintenance
35 reserve fund for the maintenance, repair and reconstruction of private streets, related private
36 storm sewers and drainage facilities, access control structures and equipment. This reserve fund
37 shall be maintained in a separate account and may not be co-mingled with any other property
38 owners association funds.A portion of the assessments levied by the property owners association
39 will be placed in the street maintenance fund. The portion of the assessments collected from lot
21
1 owners and placed in the street maintenance fund will be based on the current maintenance and
2 replacement schedule prepared and certified by a licensed engineer or an individual holding an
3 RS ("reserve specialist") designation from the Community Associations Institute. In conjunction
4 with approval of the final plat,the basis and formula for calculating the amount of assessments to
5 be deposited in the street maintenance fund, shall be subject to review and approval by the
6 director of public works and the PDS director. The property owners association shall provide to
7 the city: (i) annually an affidavit setting forth the fund balance and any expenditures therefrom;
8 and (ii) at least once every three years, an updated maintenance and replacement schedule
9 prepared and certified by a licensed engineer or a reserve specialist. No more than once annually,
10 the basis and formula for calculating the amount of assessments to be deposited in the street
11 maintenance fund may be amended, subject to the review and approval of the public works
12 director and the PDS director.
13 (5) The property owners association documents shall indicate that the streets within the
14 nonresidential private street development are private, owned and maintained by the property
15 owners association, and that the city has no obligation to maintain or reconstruct the private
16 streets, related private storm sewers and drainage facilities. The covenants shall include the
17 following provision:
18 "The property owners association shall be responsible for contacting the City of Round Rock
19 Public Works Department every two years, or as needed, from time of initial completion to
20 schedule an inspection, to include city staff and the property owners association's
21 representative for reviewing the private streets".
22
23 XXXVIII.
24 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8-10(i)(2)i.,
25 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
26 follows:
27 Sec. 8-10. -Landscaping.
28 (i) Irrigation.
29 (2) System requirements. An irrigation system shall comply with the following:
30 i. Irrigation systems must be inspected at least once every three years by an inspector who
31 holds a license in compliance with the below subsection (3) License requirements. The
32 results of the inspection shall be submitted to the Public Works Director within 30 days
33 following the inspection. This requirement shall not apply to irrigation systems installed on
34 residential properties in the SF-R (Single-Family—Rural); SF-1 (Single-Family—Large Lot);
35 SF-2 (Single-Family—Standard Lot); SF-3 (Single-Family—Mixed Lot); SF-D (Single-
36 Family—Downtown); and TF (Two-Family) zoning districts.
37
38 XXXIX.
39 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 8, Article X, Section 8-161(a), Code
40 of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
41 Sec. 8-161. -Administration.
22
1 (a) Designation of the floodplain administrator. The director of public works or the director's designee is
2 hereby appointed the floodplain administrator to administer and implement the provisions of this article
3 and other appropriate sections of 44 CFR (National Flood Insurance Program regulations) pertaining
4 to floodplain management.
5
6 XL.
7 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 10, Article V, Sections 10-36(a)(2)
8 and 10-37(b)(1) and (2), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas,
9 are hereby amended as follows:
10 Sec. 10-36. -License agreements.
11 (a) In general.
12 (2) Private construction on public property or right-of-way is prohibited without an executed license
13 agreement in place. Structures and planting shall be located outside of all easements and shall
14 be set back from public utilities as required by the public works director and city engineer.
15 Sec. 10-37. - Right-of-way abandonment procedures.
16 (b) Procedure.
17 (1) A pre-application meeting with the public works director, city engineer, or designated
18 representatives is required to look at the site and receive initial guidance through the process.
19 The applicant requesting the abandonment must obtain the following information and forward this
20 information to the City as a complete packet:
21 (2) When the above information has been received by the City, the applicant shall be notified that
22 the file is complete and ready for City Council action. The city engineer or public works director
23 shall place the abandonment on the City Council agenda, prepare a recommendation, and inform
24 the applicant of the date and time of the council meeting.
25
26 XLI.
27 A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
28 expressly repealed.
29 B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not
30 invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
31 C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date,
32 hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted
33 and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which
23
1 this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally
2 acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government
3 Code, as amended.
4 Alternative one.
5 By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the
6 Council members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate
7 days was dispensed with.
s READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this (9 day of
9 G�1Ab � , 2024.
10 Alternative 2.
11 READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
12 , 2024.
13 READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the day of
14 , 2024.
15
16
17 CRAG ORG , Mayor
18 City of ound ock, Texas
19
20 ATTEST:
21
22
23 A N FR KLIN, City Clerk
24
REDLINE
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2024-266
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 2, 34, 42, AND 44, CODE OF
ORDINANCES (2018 EDITION) AND ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
CODE, CHAPTERS 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, AND 10, CODE OF ORDINANCES (2018
EDITION), REGARDING THE COMBINING OF THE TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT AND THE UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT INTO A SINGLE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock, Texas ("City), desires to combine the
Transportation Department and the Utilities and Environmental Services Department into
a single Public Works Department, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to now amend the text of the Code of Ordinances and
the Zoning and Development Code to reflect said combination of departments, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing
concerning the proposed amendments on the 18th day of September, 2024, following
lawful publication of the notice of said public hearing, and
WHEREAS, after considering public testimony received at such hearing, the
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended the Zoning and Development Code
be amended as set forth herein, and
WHEREAS, on the 26th day of September, 2024, after proper notification, the City
held a public hearing on the proposed amendments, and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the amendments provided for herein
promote the health, safety, morals and protects and preserves the general welfare of the
community, and
0112.20242;4893-0803-5554
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS:
I.
That Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2.84-2.90, Code of Ordinances
(2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 2-84. - Public works department.
(a) Establishment of public works department.
(1) The utilities and environmental sespublic works department of the city is hereby created.
(2) The head of the department shall be the director of utilities and envirAAMAAtRl Sublic
works, who shall be appointed by the city manager.
(b) Powers and duties of the director of public works.
(1) The director of utilities and enVqFGRFnental 68FViGGGiDublic works shall plan, direct, and review the
functions of the department, including but not limited to the following:Water and wastewater line
maintenance and repair, plant operations, inflow and infiltration section, utility support section,
solid waste services, drainage utility, laboratory services, industrial pre-treatment, a+nd
household hazardous waste services—, transportation engineering, traffic operations, street
maintenance and repair, the city shop, and development of short and long range plans and
implementation of department goals and objectives.
(2) The director of utile ies public works shall have supervision and
control of the department, subject to the direction of the city manager.
(3) The director of public works shall organize the department.
(4) The director of public works shall promulgate policies,
procedures, rules, directives, and orders for the administration of the department, including but
not limited to discipline within the department.
Subject to the approval of the city manager, the director of public works shall appoint an
individual to hold the position of the city engineer. The city engineer shall be a registered
professional engineer in the State of Texas.
See. 2 85. eFtatiGR a,,paFt...ef4
(a) Estabfishment of transpeftation department.
(2) The head ef the clepaFtMe.At F-;h-;;" be the diFGGt0F of traRspertatien whe shall be appointed by the
(b) Powers and duties of the direGter of tFapsportatien.
(1) The diresteF
(2) The direGtGF ef transportation Shall have supervision and Gentrel of the department, subjeGt to
2
departmeRt.
0 nd'v'dual to hold the POS't'GR Gf the Gity eRg'R8er. The Gity engineer shall be a registered
PFC48664ORal engineer in thee State Aef Texas.
Sec. 2-"8S.-General services department.
(a) Establishment of general services department.
(1) The general services department of the city is hereby created.
(2) The head of the department shall be the director of general services department who shall be
appointed by the city manager.
(b) Powers and duties of the director of general services.
(1) The director of general services shall plan, direct, and review all functions and operations of the
department, including facilities management operations and future planning of city facilities,
establishing procedures for maintenance, repair and/or replacement of facilities and grounds,
administer the development of fleet administration standards and vehicle operating policies and
directing the maintenance, repair replacement and disposal of vehicles and equipment.
(2) The director of general services department shall have supervision and control of the department,
subject to the direction of the city manager.
(3) The director of general services department shall organize the department.
(4) The director of general services department shall promulgate policies, procedures, rules,
directives, and orders for the administration of the department, including, but not limited to,
discipline within the department.
Sec. 2-8486.-Information technology department.
(a) Establishment of information technology department.
(1) The information technology department of the city is hereby created.
(2) The head of the department shall be the director of information technology department who shall
be appointed by the city manager.
(b) Powers and duties of the director of information technology.
(1) The director of the information technology department shall plan, direct, and review all functions
and operations of the department, including the acquisition, planning, operation, maintenance
and inventory of all technology and communications equipment owned, leased or operated by the
city.
(2) The director of information technology shall have supervision and control of the department,
subject to the direction of the city manager.
(3) The director of information technology shall organize the department.
(4) The director of information technology shall promulgate policies, procedures, rules, directives,
and orders for the administration of the department, including, but not limited to, discipline within
the department.
3
1 Sec. 2-8887. -Communications and marketing department.
2 (a) Establishment of communications and marketing department.
3 (1) The communications and marketing department of the city is hereby created.
4 (2) The head of the department shall be the director of communications and marketing department
5 who shall be appointed by the city manager.
6 (b) Powers and duties of the director of communications and marketing department.
7 (1) The director of the communications and marketing department shall plan, direct, and review all
8 functions and operations of the department, including the content management of city websites,
9 city social media channels, video production and operation of government access channel(s),
10 media relations, citizen participation initiatives, city arts and culture activities, branding and
11 marketing of downtown, including events, special event permitting, and promotion and marketing
12 of the benefits of shopping locally.
13 (2) The director of communications and marketing shall have supervision and control of the
14 department, subject to the direction of the city manager.
15 (3) The director of communications and marketing shall organize the department.
16 (4) The director of communications and marketing shall promulgate policies, procedures, rules,
17 directives, and orders for the administration of the department, including, but not limited to,
18 discipline within the department.
19 Sec. 24988. -Sports management and tourism department.
20 (a) Establishment of sports management and tourism department.
21 (1) The sports management and tourism department of the city is hereby created.
22 (2) The head of the department shall be the director of sports management and tourism department
23 who shall be appointed by the city manager.
24 (b) Powers and duties of the director of the sports management and tourism department.
25 (1) The director of the sports management and tourism department shall plan, direct, and review all
26 functions and operations of the department, including the facility management operations for the
27 sports tourism facilities owned by the city, the organization of the convention and visitors bureau,
28 and the promotion and scheduling of sports tourism events and conventions.
29 (2) The director of sports management and tourism shall have supervision and control of the
30 department, subject to the direction of the city manager.
31 (3) The director of sports management and tourism department shall organize the department.
32 (4) The director of sports management and tourism department shall promulgate policies,
33 procedures, rules, directives, and orders for the administration of the department, including, but
34 not limited to, discipline within the department.
35 Sec. 2-9889. -Community and neighborhood services department.
36 (a) Establishment of the community and neighborhood services department.
37 (1) The community and neighborhood services department of the city is hereby created.
38 (2) The head of the department shall be the director of community and neighborhood services
39 department who shall be appointed by the city manager.
40 (b) Powers and duties of the director of the community and neighborhood services department.
41 (1) The director of the community and neighborhood services department shall plan, direct, and
42 review all functions and operations of the department, including the neighborhood services, code
4
1 enforcement, community development block grant (CDBG) program administration, and other
2 special projects deemed beneficial.
3 (2) The director of community and neighborhood services shall have supervision and control of the
4 department, subject to the direction of the city manager.
5 (3) The director of community and neighborhood services department shall organize the department.
6 (4) The director of community and neighborhood services department shall promulgate policies,
7 procedures, rules, directives, and orders for the administration of the department, including, but
8 not limited to, discipline within the department.
9 Secs. 2-9190-2-115. -Reserved.
10
11 II.
12 That Chapter 34, Article II, Section 34-25(b)(1), Code of Ordinances (2018
13 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
14 Sec. 34-25. - Denial or revocation.
15 (b) A special event permit shall be revoked upon the following conditions:
16 (1) In the event that the police chief, fire chief, director of utilitiespublic works, other city officials or
17 their designated representatives find that any of the provisions of this section, another city
18 ordinance, or state law is being violated, they shall immediately notify the city manager, and the
19 special event permit issued hereunder shall be revoked;
20
21 III.
22 That Chapter 34, Article II, Section 34-37, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City
23 of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
24 Sec. 34-37. -Water usage and disposal of wastewater.
25 (a) Any special event or related activity desiring use of water from the city water system must coordinate
26 with the utilities public works department to obtain a temporary meter. Deposit for the meter and
27 payment for water used shall be in accordance with ordinances of the city.
28 (b) An applicant shall submit a plan for the disposal of wastewater and the plan shall be approved by the
29 utfl+ties public works department.
30
31 IV.
32 That Chapter 34, Article IV, Section 34-106, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition),
33 City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
34 Sec. 34-106. -Water usage and disposal of wastewater.
5
1 (a) Any parade or related activity desiring use of water from the city water system must coordinate with
2 the utilities public works department to obtain a temporary meter. Deposit for the meter and payment
3 for water used shall be in accordance with ordinances of the city.
4 (b) An applicant shall submit a plan for the disposal of wastewater and the plan shall be approved by the
5 utilities public works department.
6
7 V.
8 That Chapter 34, Article V, Section 34-141(1), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition),
9 City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
10 Sec. 34-141. -Revocation of a film industry production permit.
11 A film industry production permit shall be revoked upon any of the following conditions:
12 (1) In the event that the police chief, fire chief, director of utilftiespublic works, other city officials or
13 their designated representatives find that any of the provisions of this article, another city
14 ordinance, or state law is being violated, they shall immediately notify the city manager, and the
15 film industry production permit issued hereunder shall be revoked;
16
17 VI.
18 That Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of
19 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
20 DIVISION 2.-TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
21
22 Sec.42-42. - Duty of traffic division.
23 It shall be the duty of the traffic division, with such aid as may be rendered by other members of the
24 police department, to enforce the street traffic regulations of this city and all of the state vehicle laws; to
2S make arrests for traffic violations; to investigate accidents and to cooperate with the transportation ul l
26 works director and other officers of the city in the administration of the traffic laws and in developing ways
27 and means to improve traffic conditions; and to carry out those duties specially imposed upon said
28 division by this chapter and the traffic ordinances of this city.
29
30 Sec. 42-43. -Traffic division to investigate accidents.
31 It shall be the duty of the traffic division, assisted by other police officers of the department, to
32 investigate traffic accidents, and to arrest and to assist in the prosecution of those persons charged with
33 violations of law causing or contributing to such accidents.
34 Sec. 42-44.—Traffic accident studies.
35 Whenever the accidents at any particular location become numerous, the traffic division shall
36 cooperate with the tr-aaspertatiGR public works director in conducting studies of such accidents and
37 determining remedial measures.
38
6
1 Sec.42-45. -Traffic accident reports.
2 The traffic division shall maintain a suitable system of filing traffic accident reports. Accident reports
3 or cards referring to them shall be filed alphabetically by location. Such reports shall be available for the
4 use and information of the public works director.
5 Sec. 42-46. - Emergency and experimental regulations.
6 (a) The chief of police, by and with the approval of the transpeFtatien public works director, is hereby
7 empowered to make regulations necessary to make effective the provisions of the traffic ordinances
8 of this city and to make and enforce temporary or experimental regulations to cover emergencies or
9 special conditions. No such temporary or experimental regulation shall remain in effect for more than
10 90 days.
11 (b) The ffan6pertation public works director may test traffic control devices under actual conditions of
12 traffic.
13 Secs.42-47-42-65. -Reserved.
14
15 VII.
16 That Chapter 42, Article ll, Division 4, Section 42-101, Code of Ordinances (2018
17 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
18 Sec.42-101. -Authority to install traffic control devices.
19 The tFaRSpertatien public works director shall place and maintain official pavement markings, traffic
20 control signs, signals, and devices when and as required under the traffic ordinances of this city to make
21 effective the provisions of said ordinances, and may place and maintain such additional official traffic
22 control devices as he may deem necessary to regulate, warn, or guide traffic under the traffic ordinances
23 of this city or the state traffic laws.
24
25 VIII.
26 That Chapter 42, Article II, Division 6, Sections 42-157 and 42-158, Code of
27 Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
28 Sec.42-157. -Authority to place devices altering normal course of turns.
29 The tFan6peFtatien public works director is authorized to place official traffic control devices within or
30 adjacent to intersections indicating the course to be traveled by vehicles turning at such intersections, and
31 such course to be traveled as so indicated may conform to or be other than as prescribed by law.
32 Sec. 42-158.-Authority to place restricted turn signs.
33 The tFaRspertation public works director is hereby authorized to determine those intersections at
34 which drivers of vehicles shall not make a right, left, or U-turn, and shall place proper signs at such
35 intersections. The making of such turns may be prohibited between certain hours of any day and
36 permitted at other hours, in which event the same shall be plainly indicated on the signs.
37
7
1 IX.
2 That Chapter 42, Article II, Division 7, Section 42-191, Code of Ordinances (2018
3 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
4 Sec.42-191. -Authority to sign one-way streets and alleys.
5 Whenever any ordinance of this city designates any one-way street or alley, the transportation public
6 works director shall place and maintain signs giving notice thereof, and no such regulation shall be
7 effective unless such signs are in place. Signs indicating the direction of lawful traffic movement shall be
8 placed at every intersection where movement of traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.
9
10 X.
11 That Chapter 42, Article II, Division 8, Sections 42-223, 42-224, and 42-225, Code
12 of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
13 Sec. 42-223. -Stop and yield intersections.
14 The city council may by ordinance designate any street intersection as a stop intersection and
15 designate the streets upon which vehicles shall stop before entering such intersections. In addition, the
16 city council may designate that traffic on any street shall yield to traffic on an intersecting street.
17 Whenever any intersection has been so designated, the traaspertatiGR public works director shall
18 supervise the erection and maintenance of stop signs or yield signs as specified by the city council and
19 maintain an inventory of such signs. Ordinances designating stop and yield intersections have not been
20 included in this Code and are on file in the office of the city clerk.
21 Sec.42-224.-Traffic signal controlled intersections.
22 The city council may designate, by ordinance or agreement with the state department of highways
23 and public transportation, intersections at which traffic shall be controlled by electronic traffic control lights
24 or signals. Whenever any intersection has been so designated, the transpertatier) public works director
25 shall supervise the erection and maintenance of traffic control signals or lights as specified by the state or
26 city council and maintain an inventory of such signs. Ordinances and agreements designating traffic
27 signal controlled intersections have not been included in this Code and are on file in the office of the city
28 clerk.
29 Sec.42-22S.-Crosswalks, safety zones,and traffic lanes.
30 The transportation public works director is hereby authorized to supervise the designation and
31 maintenance, by appropriate devices, markings or lines upon the surface of the roadway, of crosswalks at
32 any intersection where, in his opinion, there is particular danger to pedestrians crossing the roadway, and
33 at such other places as he may deem necessary; to supervise the establishment of safety zones of such
34 kind and character and at such places as he may deem necessary for the protection of pedestrians; and
35 to supervise the marking of lanes for traffic on the street pavement at such places as he may deem
36 advisable, consistent with this chapter and state law.
37
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1 XI.
2 That Chapter 42, Article II, Division 11, Section 42-315, Code of Ordinances (2018
3 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
4 Sec.42-315. -Parking near hazardous or congested places.
5 (a) The transportation public works director is hereby authorized to determine and designate by proper
6 signs, places not exceeding 1,000 feet in length in which the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles
7 would create an especially hazardous condition or would cause unusual delay to traffic.
8 (b) When official signs are erected at hazardous or congested places as authorized herein, no person
9 shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any such designated place.
10
11 XII.
12 That Chapter 42, Article V, Section 42-506(e), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition),
13 City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
14 Sec. 42-506.-Assessment of roadway impact fees.
15 (e) The director of transpertationpublic works shall compute the assessment of roadway impact fees for
16 new development by first determining whether the new development is eligible for offsets calculated
17 in accordance with section 42-508, which would further reduce roadway impact fees otherwise due in
18 whole or in part.
19
20 XIII.
21 That Chapter 42, Article V, Section 42-511(d)(3), Code of Ordinances (2018
22 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
23 Sec. 42-511. Appeals.
24
25 (d) Along with the notice of appeal, an applicant may request an alternative service unit
26 computation for land uses not contained within the latest edition of the ITE Trip Generation
27 Manual by submitting a trip generation study demonstrating the appropriateness of the trip
28 generation rates for the proposed development. An applicant may also include an alternative
29 Service Unit calculation.
30
31 (3) Any exceptions to the requirements set forth in subsections (1) or (2) above must be
32 approved by the director of traaspertatieepublic works.
33
9
1 XIV.
2 That Chapter 44, Article I, Section 44-5, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City
3 of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to amend the definition of director to read as
4 follows:
5 Sec. 44-5. - Definitions.
6 The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings
7 ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
8 Director means the director of utilities for the GityPublic works director or his designee.
9
10 XV.
11 That Chapter 44, Article ll, Section 44-32(a)(2)c., Code of Ordinances (2018
12 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
13 Sec.44-32. -Water rates.
14 (a) Water rates for retail customers.
15 (2) Determination of service units.
16 c. Adjustment for fire flows meters and multiple meters. In the event that a customer has either:
17 (i) a meter that is oversized because of fire flow requirements; or (ii) more than one meter,
18 such as where a fire flow meter is utilized in combination with a standard usage meter, the
19 director of utilitisspublic works shall determine the number of service units for the customer
20 in accordance with generally accepted engineering and/or planning standards and assign an
21 equivalent meter size for billing purposes.
22
23 XVI.
24 That Chapter 44, Article VII, Section 44-174, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition),
25 City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to amend the definition of director to read as
26 follows:
27 Sec.44-174.-Definitions.
28 For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates
29 or requires a different meaning. If a word used in this article is not contained in the following list, it shall
30 have the definition listed in section 44-5 or in the most recent edition of the Manual of Cross Connection
31 Control published by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, University of
32 Southern California. The following definitions shall apply to this article:
33 Director means director of ut l'fies and environmental sew'Gespublic works, or his designee.
10
1
2 XVII.
3 That Chapter 44, Article VII, Section 44-177(a)(10), Code of Ordinances (2018
4 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
5 Sec. 44-177.- Protection required; installation.
6 (a) The assembly protection which is required under this article shall be any of the duly authorized
7 assemblies listed in the Uniform Plumbing Code, or as determined by the director. Each assembly
8 must be approved in writing by the director in conjunction with the chief building inspector of the city
9 prior to installation. Failure to obtain such written approval prior to installation of the assembly may
10 result in the assembly failing to meet final approval by the director. The director shall determine the
11 type and location of assembly to be installed within the area served by the city. An assembly shall be
12 required in each of the following circumstances, but the director is not limited to requiring the
13 installation of an assembly only in the following circumstances:
14 (10) An appropriate cross connection survey report form has not been filed with the u#4ty-public works
15 department of the city after a request by the city.
16 XVIII.
17 That Chapter 44, Article IX, Section 44-272 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition),
18 City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to amend the definition of director to read as
19 follows:
20 Sec. 44-272. - Definitions.
21 For the purposes of this article, the following words, terms and phrases, shall have the meaning
22 ascribed to them except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
23 Director shall mean the
24
25 direGtw's des;^^^^public works director or his designee.
26
27 M.
28 That Chapter 44, Article XIII, Section 44-435(e), Code of Ordinances (2018
29 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
30 Sec. 44-435.-Network nodes in the public right-of-way; maximum height; other requirements.
31 (e) Installation in municipal parks and residential areas. A network provider may not install a new node
32 support pole in a public right-of-way without the city's discretionary, nondiscriminatory, written consent
33 of the utility and 8RV'r^^m^^'_a' -SerViGespublic works director if the public right-of-way is located in a
34 municipal park or is adjacent to a street or thoroughfare that is: 1) not more than 50 feet wide, and 2)
35 adjacent to single-family residential lots or other multifamily residences or undeveloped land that is
36 designated for residential use by zoning or deed restrictions. A network provider shall comply with
11
1 private deed restrictions and other private restrictions when installing network nodes in parks and
2 residential areas.
3
4 XX.
5 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 1, Article III, Section 1-50, Code of
6 Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to amend or
7 repeal definitions to be placed in their proper alphabetical order in said section:
8 CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
9 Sec. 1-50. - Definitions.
10 The purpose of this section is to define words, terms and phrases contained within this code, unless
11 otherwise specifically defined elsewhere herein. Definitions for words not defined below may be defined
12 elsewhere in the City of Round Rock Code of Ordinances or found in Webster's Dictionary of the English
13 language, unabridged, subject to interpretation by the PDS director.
14
Term Definition
J
matin The director of the public works department of the city, or an
Public Works
authorized representative
director
Utility direGtO FepFe6entatiye
Tc-P'ti-ocncvz^c
15
16 XXI.
17 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-71(d)(2),
18 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
19 follows:
20 Sec. 2-71. - MU-1 (Mixed-Use Historic Commercial Core) district.
21 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8 of
22 this code, the following regulations apply to the MU-1 district:
23 (2) Traffic impact and parking generation studies.
24 a. A traffic impact analysis (TIA)shall not be required for any development in the MU-1 district.
25 b. A parking generation study shall be required for any new development, conversion, or
26 change of use within a building that has a gross floor area of greater than 10,000 square
12
1 feet, and for an assembly use of any size, such as an event center. The parking generation
2 study shall include the following:
3 1. A demand analysis of parking need based on industry standards, and
4 2. Characteristics of those using parking, including turnover rate.
5 c. In instances where a required parking generation study determines that a use will utilize ten
6 or more on-street parking spaces at a turnover rate of greater than every two hours, the use
7 shall be required to identify alternative parking solutions.Alternative solutions may include a
8 shared parking agreement as described in Sec. 8-47, on-site parking, or other solution as
9 approved by the trans public works director.
10
11 XXII.
12 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-72(d)(1)b.1.,
13 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
14 follows:
15 Sec. 2-72. - MU-2 (Mixed-Use Downtown Medium Density)district.
16 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8 of
17 this code, the following regulations apply to the MU-2 district:
18 (1) Parking. In accordance with the downtown master plan, the following standards are meant to
19 encourage a pedestrian-friendly environment by minimizing curb cuts and the presence of on-site
20 parking. Where on-site parking is incorporated, it shall be placed in an unobtrusive location that
21 minimizes impacts to pedestrian circulation.
22 b. On-site parking may consist of surface-level or structured parking.
23 1. On-site parking is not required for nonresidential establishments, with the following
24 exceptions:
25 i. Overnight accommodations at the ratio provided in Sec. 8-46.
26 ii. The residential portion of a live/work unit.
27 iii. Parking determined to be required as a result of a parking generation study
28 performed in accordance with subsection (2) below. Alternative solutions may
29 include a shared parking agreement as described in Sec. 8-47, on-site parking, or
30 other solution as approved by the public works director.
31
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1 XXIII.
2 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-72(d)(2)b.,
3 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
4 follows:
5 Sec. 2-72.-MU-2(Mixed-Use Downtown Medium Density)district.
6 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8 of
7 this code, the following regulations apply to the MU-2 district:
8 (2) Traffic impact and parking generation studies.
9 b. A parking generation study for nonresidential uses shall be required for any new
10 development, conversion, or change of use within a building that has a gross floor area of
11 greater than 10,000 square feet, and for an assembly use of any size, such as an event
12 center.
13 1. The parking generation study shall include the following criteria:
14 i. A demand analysis of parking need based on industry standards.
15 ii. Characteristics of those using parking, including turnover rate.
16 2. In instances where a required parking generation study determines that a use will utilize
17 ten or more on-street parking spaces at a turnover rate of greater than every two hours,
18 the use shall be required to identify alternative parking solutions. Alternative solutions
19 may include a shared parking agreement as described in subsection Sec. 8-47, on-site
20 parking, or other solution as approved by the tragipublic works director.
21
22 XXIV.
23 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-73(d)(1)i.,
24 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
25 follows:
26 Sec. 2-73.-MU-L(Mixed-Use Limited)district.
27 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8 of
28 this code, the following regulations apply to the MU-L district:
29 (1) Parking. In accordance with the downtown master plan, the following standards are meant to
30 encourage a pedestrian-friendly environment by minimizing curb cuts and the visual presence of
31 on-site parking.
32 i. On-street parking requirements.
33 1. Diagonal parking shall be utilized on the following streets: North Lewis Street, North or
34 South Stone Street, North or South Black Street, North Nelson Street, and North
35 College Street.
36 2. Parallel parking shall be utilized on the following streets: East Liberty Avenue, East
37 Bagdad Avenue, East Austin Avenue, Park Way, and Timberwood Drive.
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1 3. On-street parking is prohibited on East Main Street without prior written approval from
2 the transpertat'GR public works director.
3 4. The materials and design for all on-street parking shall be approved by the
4 transpeFtatien-public works director.
5
6 XXV.
7 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-74(d)(1)a.,
8 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
9 follows:
10 Sec. 2-74.- MU-R(Mixed-Use Redevelopment and Small Lot) district.
11 (d) Supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in Chapter 8 of
12 this Code, the following regulations apply to the MU-R district:
13 (1) Parking. On-site parking shall be placed in an unobtrusive location that minimizes impacts to
14 pedestrian circulation.
15 a. On-site parking.
16 1. Due to the variable nature of lot sizes and use, a parking generation study shall be
17 provided with each development application for all nonresidential uses. The parking
18 generation study shall include the following criteria:
19 i. A demand analysis of parking need based on industry standards.
20 ii. Characteristics of those using parking, including turnover rate.
21 2. On-site parking shall be required for all residential uses, or residential portions of any
22 building.
23 i. Required residential parking per unit:
24 1 Bedroom: 1 space
25 2 Bedrooms or more: 2 spaces
26 ii. For residential units without defined bedrooms:
27 Under 800 square feet: 1 space
28 800 square feet or more: 2 spaces
29 iii. Tandem parking shall be permitted to accommodate the residential parking
30 requirement.
31 3. Alternative solutions may include a shared parking agreement as described in Sec. 8-
32 47 or other solution as approved by the Transportation Public Works Director.
33
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1 XXV I.
2 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-75(f)(1)a.,
3 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
4 follows:
5 Sec. 2-75. - MU-G (Mixed-Use Greenfield and Large Lot) district.
6 (f) Baseline supplementary development standards. In addition to the applicable standards found in
7 Chapter 8 of this Code, the following regulations shall provide the baseline for PUD negotiations for
8 the MU-G district:
9 (1) Parking. The following standards are meant to encourage a pedestrian-friendly environment by
10 minimizing curb cuts. On-site parking shall be placed in an unobtrusive location that minimizes
11 impacts to pedestrian circulation.
12 a. On-site parking.
13 1. Due to the variable nature of uses and lot sizes, a parking generation study shall be
14 provided with each development application for all nonresidential uses. The parking
15 generation study shall include the following criteria:
16 i. A demand analysis of parking need based on industry standards.
17 ii. Characteristics of those using parking, including turnover rate.
18 2. On-site parking shall be required for all residential uses, or residential portions of any
19 building.
20 i. Required residential parking per unit:
21 1 Bedroom: 1 space
22 2 Bedrooms or more: 2 spaces
23 ii. For residential units without defined bedrooms:
24 Under 800 square feet: 1 space
25 800 square feet or more: 2 spaces
26 iii. Tandem parking shall be permitted to accommodate the residential parking
27 requirement.
28 3. Alternative solutions may include a shared parking agreement as described in Sec. 8-
29 47 or other solution as approved by the Tran6pertatisR-Public Works Director.
30
31 XXVII.
32 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 4, Article III, Section 4-48, Code of
33 Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
34 Sec.4-48.-Driveways.
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1 (a) For single-family, two-family and single-lot townhouse residences, as defined in Sec. 1-50, residential
2 driveways are permitted on local streets and local collector streets only. Residential driveways for
3 double frontage lots and corner lots must be located on the lesser classification street. Driveways
4 serving single-family, two-family or single-lot townhouse residences are prohibited on major collectors
5 or arterial streets unless the transpertatien -publicworks director determines no other access is
6 possible.
7 (b) Common-lot townhouse, as defined in Sec. 1-50, multifamily, and nonresidential driveways are
8 permitted on all streets; however, the driveways must have a minimum of 200 feet spacing between
9 driveways on arterial streets and from the street centerline at an intersection.
10 (c) The driveway restrictions above do not prohibit driveway access to alleys.Alley driveway access may
11 be permitted upon approval of a TIA by the transpeFtatieR public works director.
12 (d) Driveway construction shall be in accordance with the Design and Construction Standards.
13
14 XXVIII.
15 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 4, Article IV, Section 4-56(c)(3),
16 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
17 follows:
18 Sec.4-56. -Gated communities.
19 (c) General requirements. All gated community PUDs shall include the following minimum requirements
20 in the PUD ordinance and/or development plan included therein:
21 (3) Any type of gate or controlled access means or mechanism is subject to the approval of the city's
22 fire marshal, and any corrective action shall be the responsibility of the property owners
23 association. The location of any such gate or controlled access means or mechanism and any
24 associated appurtenances shall be subject to the approval of the public works
25 director, and shall not impede necessary sight lines for traffic, nor create vehicular stacking that
26 adversely affects an adjacent street. A turnaround area subject to the approval of the
27 transpo0atien-public works director shall be provided on the exterior side of any such gate or
28 controlled access means or mechanism to allow traffic to reverse direction. The city shall bear no
29 responsibility or liability in connection with the removal or destruction of any gate or other
30 controlled access mechanism while engaged in an emergency action.
31
32 XXIX.
33 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 4, Article IV, Section 4-56(e)(2) and
34 (5), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended
35 as follows:
36 Sec.4-56. -Gated communities.
37 (e) Property owners associations.
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1 (2) The community covenants shall provide for a street maintenance reserve fund for the
2 maintenance, repair and reconstruction of private streets, related private storm sewers and
3 drainage facilities, access control structures and equipment. This reserve fund shall be
4 maintained in a separate account and may not be co-mingled with any other property owners
5 association funds.A portion of the assessments levied by the property owners association will be
6 placed in the street maintenance fund. The portion of the assessments collected from lot owners
7 and placed in the street maintenance fund will be based on the current maintenance and
8 replacement schedule prepared and certified by a licensed engineer or an individual holding an
9 RS ("reserve specialist") designation from the Community Associations Institute. In conjunction
10 with approval of the final plat, the basis and formula for calculating the amount of assessments to
11 be deposited in the street maintenance fund, shall be subject to review and approval by the
12 director of transpertatieapublic works and the PDS director.The property owners association shall
13 provide to the city: (i) annually an affidavit setting forth the fund balance and any expenditures
14 therefrom; and (ii) at least once every three years, an updated maintenance and replacement
15 schedule prepared and certified by a licensed engineer or a reserve specialist. No more than
16 once annually, the basis and formula for calculating the amount of assessments to be deposited
17 in the street maintenance fund may be amended, subject to the review and approval of the director
18 of traesportationpublic works and the city PDS director.
19 (5) The community covenants shall provide that the streets within the gated community are private,
20 owned and maintained by the property owners association and that the city has no obligation to
21 maintain or reconstruct the private streets, nonpublic storm sewers and drainage facilities. The
22 covenants shall include the following provision:
23 "The property owners association shall be responsible for contacting the City of Round Rock
24 Traaspertatien-Public Works Department every two years, or as needed, from time of initial
25 completion to schedule an inspection, to include city staff and the property owners association's
26 representative for reviewing the private streets".
27 XXX.
28 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 4, Article VI, Sections 4-77(a)(1) and
29 4-78(a), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, are hereby
3o amended as follows:
31 Sec.4-77. -Wastewater system.
32 (a) Sewer service to each lot inside city limits;connection with wastewater system required.
33 (1) Connection to the city's wastewater system shall be required except where the director of
34 etilitiespublic works determines that such connection would require unreasonable expenditure of
35 funds when compared with alternate methods of sewage disposal. Where alternative sewage
36 disposal is permitted, the plans for such system must meet the requirements of the TCEQ and be
37 approved by the county health department, prior to approval of the final plat by the planning and
38 zoning commission.
39 Sec.4-78.-Oversize mains.
40 (a) Size of mains. All water and wastewater mains shall be installed in accordance with the water and
41 wastewater master plan maintained by the utility public works director.All water and wastewater mains
42 shall be sized to provide necessary service to the tract to be developed. The cost of water mains up
43 to eight inches, or of a size required to serve a tract being developed, whichever is larger, shall be
44 paid in full by the developer.
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1
2 XXX I.
3 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 4, Article VII, Section 4-86(b)(2),
4 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
5 follows:
6 Sec.4-86. -On-site facilities, regional program, and fees.
7 (b) Regional stormwater management program.
8 (2) Regional stormwater management program fees.
9 a. The fees are as follows:
$ 800.00/acre Single-family
I
$1,600.00/acre Multifamily
$2,400.00/acre Commercial/Industrial
10 1. Adjustment of these fees may be allowed by the PDS director, in consultation with the
11 --ti"'i public works director, if it is determined that certain impervious coverage
12 restrictions, (e.g., special watershed ordinances), reduce the actual land use. However,
13 the minimum fee shall not be less than $800.00/acre.
14 2. Upon approval of participation, the full fee will be due prior to approval of construction
15 plans for single-family projects and upon building permit approval for multifamily,
16 commercial, and industrial projects.
17
18 XXXII.
19 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 4, Article VIII, Section 4-96(c)(3),
20 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
21 follows:
22 Sec.4-96. -Construction of public improvements.
23 (c) Sidewalk construction.
24 (3) Deferment of sidewalk construction. Sidewalks shall be installed in accordance with subsections
25 (c)(1) and (2) of this section, except under the following circumstances, as determined by the
26 traa6.pe4atipublic works director:
27 a. Where the existing cross section of the street makes immediate construction of a sidewalk
28 impractical;
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1 b. Where a nonresidential subdivision abutting an existing street is isolated from any other
2 sidewalk by a distance of twice the frontage of the subdivision; or
3 C. Where construction or reconstruction of the street where a sidewalk is to be placed is
4 imminent and the sidewalk would be destroyed if constructed.
5 d. Where construction of a single-family home within a residential subdivision would potentially
6 damage or destroy a sidewalk immediately adjacent to the lot, the sidewalk shall be
7 constructed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for each individual residence.
8 The city may require a cash payment by the developer in lieu of construction of the sidewalk if
9 the transpertat'en public works director determines that the sidewalk should not be built within
10 the three-year period of the construction plans. The cash payment shall equal the city's estimate
11 of the cost of constructing and installing the sidewalk and associated features, such as but not
12 limited to appurtenances and drainage features, at the time of permit issuance of the public
13 improvements. The developer shall pay the cash payment prior to the issuance of the public
14 improvements permit.
15 XXXIII.
16 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-1(c), Code of
17 Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
18 Sec. 6-1. -General policy.
19 (c) Streets shall be provided to the boundary lines of the tract being subdivided, unless the transpertatien
20 public works director determines that such an extension is neither necessary, nor desirable.
21 XXXIV.
22 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 6, Article II, Section 6-11(a)(1) and
23 (g), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended
24 as follows:
25 Sec. 6-11.-Streets.
26 (a) Street classification and characteristics.
27 (1) Local streets. The purpose of a local street is to provide lot street frontage and carry traffic to a
28 higher classification street. Local streets are divided into three subcategories: Local-residential,
29 local-nonresidential or local-rural. Unless approved by the traRsper#alieri-public works director, a
30 local street shall not connect to two separate higher classification streets or connect directly to
31 arterial streets. Local streets may be designated as private streets.
32 (g) Curbing. All streets shall have standard curbing and gutter except for the local-rural street classification
33 where ribbon curb is allowed. All raised medians and islands located within the street pavement shall
34 be bordered by standard curb and gutter, unless otherwise approved by the transpe4at+en public works
35 director. All concrete curb and gutter shall be installed and constructed according to the Design and
36 Construction Standards.
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1 XXXV.
2 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 6, Article II, Sections 6-13 and 6-14,
3 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, are hereby amended as
4 follows:
5 Sec. 6-13. - Medians and islands.
6 (a) Standards. Medians and islands shall be landscaped with grass turf or constructed of stamped pattern
7 concrete, brick, stone or concrete pavers, or other engraved concrete surfaces approved by PDS
8 director. Grass turf areas shall not be less than six feet in width. All medians and islands shall be
9 bordered by standard curb and gutter, unless otherwise approved by the transpertatieR-public works
10 director.
11 (b) Median openings. Median openings on arterial streets shall be in accordance with the Design and
12 Construction Standards.
13 Sec. 6-14. -Intersections.
14 (a) Proposed intersections shall be designed to meet the minimum spacing requirements, curb radii, and
15 corner sight distances required in the Design and Construction Standards, and based on the following
16 design specifications:
17 (1) Streets shall intersect at right angles. In the event of physical constraints that prevent right
18 angles, a modification of up to 20 degrees may be permitted by the planning and zoning
19 commission upon recommendation by the transportation public works director.
20 (2) The right-of-way line at street intersections shall be in accordance with the Design and
21 Construction Standards.
22 (3) The centerline of intersecting streets shall be a minimum of 200 feet from other street
23 intersections. This offset shall not apply to streets intersecting a street if a raised median is
24 provided and no median opening is aligned with either of the offset streets. Future median
25 openings are prohibited where two streets offset and intersect an arterial street at a distance of
26 less than 200 feet; provided, however, median openings may be allowed for one-way traffic
27 circulation subject to the approval of the tran6pertation public works director.
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29 XXXVI.
30 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 6, Article II, Section 6-18(a), Code
31 of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, are hereby amended as
32 follows:
33 Sec. 6-18. -Signage,striping and signalization.
34 (a) Signage and striping. The developer shall design, install and pay all costs for traffic control signs and
35 pavement striping. Traffic control signs and pavement striping shall conform to the accepted
36 construction plans and to the most recent edition of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
37 Devices, a copy which is on file with the traaspertatierpublic works director.
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2 XXXVII.
3 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 6, Article Il, Section 6-19(e)(2) and
4 (5), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended
5 as follows:
6 Sec. 6-19. -Nonresidential private street development.
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8 (e) Property owners associations.
9 (2) The property owners association covenants and bylaws shall provide for a street maintenance
10 reserve fund for the maintenance, repair and reconstruction of private streets, related private
it storm sewers and drainage facilities, access control structures and equipment. This reserve fund
12 shall be maintained in a separate account and may not be co-mingled with any other property
13 owners association funds.A portion of the assessments levied by the property owners association
14 will be placed in the street maintenance fund. The portion of the assessments collected from lot
15 owners and placed in the street maintenance fund will be based on the current maintenance and
16 replacement schedule prepared and certified by a licensed engineer or an individual holding an
17 RS ("reserve specialist") designation from the Community Associations Institute. In conjunction
18 with approval of the final plat, the basis and formula for calculating the amount of assessments to
19 be deposited in the street maintenance fund, shall be subject to review and approval by the
20 director of trarispertationpublic works and the PDS director.The property owners association shall
21 provide to the city: (i) annually an affidavit setting forth the fund balance and any expenditures
22 therefrom; and (ii) at least once every three years, an updated maintenance and replacement
23 schedule prepared and certified by a licensed engineer or a reserve specialist. No more than
24 once annually, the basis and formula for calculating the amount of assessments to be deposited
25 in the street maintenance fund may be amended,subject to the review and approval of the director
26 of transpei4 public works director and the PDS director.
27 (5) The property owners association documents shall indicate that the streets within the
28 nonresidential private street development are private, owned and maintained by the property
29 owners association, and that the city has no obligation to maintain or reconstruct the private
30 streets, related private storm sewers and drainage facilities. The covenants shall include the
31 following provision:
32 "The property owners association shall be responsible for contacting the City of Round Rock
33 Transportation ServisesPublic Works Department every two years, or as needed, from time of
34 initial completion to schedule an inspection, to include city staff and the property owners
35 association's representative for reviewing the private streets".
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37 XXXVIII.
38 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8-10(i)(2)i.,
39 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as
40 follows:
41 Sec. 8-10. - Landscaping.
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1 (i) Irrigation.
2 (2) System requirements. An irrigation system shall comply with the following:
3 i. Irrigation systems must be inspected at least once every three years by an inspector who
4 holds a license in compliance with the below subsection (3) License requirements. The
5 results of the inspection shall be submitted to the Utilities Rd E^.,;FeRFREIRtal Sew'GesPublic
6 Works Director within 30 days following the inspection. This requirement shall not apply to
7 irrigation systems installed on residential properties in the SF-R(Single-Family—Rural); SF-
8 1 (Single-Family—Large Lot); SF-2 (Single-Family—Standard Lot); SF-3 (Single-Family-
9 Mixed Lot); SF-D (Single-Family—Downtown); and TF (Two-Family)zoning districts.
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11 XXXIX.
12 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 8, Article X, Section 8-161(a), Code
13 of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
14 Sec. 8-161. -Administration.
15 (a) Designation of the floodplain administrator. The director of utilities ^d e^ pan^,^^+;;' sppdpublic
16 works or the director's designee is hereby appointed the floodplain administrator to administer and
17 implement the provisions of this article and other appropriate sections of 44 CFR (National Flood
18 Insurance Program regulations) pertaining to floodplain management.
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20 XL.
21 That Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 10, Article V, Sections 10-36(a)(2)
22 and 10-37(b)(1) and (2), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas,
23 are hereby amended as follows:
24 Sec. 10-36. - License agreements.
25 (a) In general.
26 (2) Private construction on public property or right-of-way is prohibited without an executed license
27 agreement in place. Structures and planting shall be located outside of all easements and shall
28 be set back from public utilities as required by the transpsrtatieR public works director and city
29 engineer.
30 Sec. 10-37. - Right-of-way abandonment procedures.
31 (b) Procedure.
32 (1) A pre-application meeting with the transpertatien--public works director, city engineer, or
33 designated representatives is required to look at the site and receive initial guidance through the
34 process. The applicant requesting the abandonment must obtain the following information and
35 forward this information to the City as a complete packet:
36 (2) When the above information has been received by the City, the applicant shall be notified that
37 the file is complete and ready for City Council action. The city engineer or transpeFtat OR public
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1 works director shall place the abandonment on the City Council agenda, prepare a
2 recommendation, and inform the applicant of the date and time of the council meeting.
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4 XLI.
5 A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
6 expressly repealed.
7 B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not
s invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
9 C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date,
10 hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted
11 and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which
12 this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally
13 acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government
14 Code, as amended.
15 Alternative one.
16 By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the
17 Council members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate
18 days was dispensed with.
19 READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this day of
20 ' 2024.
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1 Alternative 2.
2 READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
3 , 2024.
4 READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the day of
5 , 2024.
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s CRAIG MORGAN, Mayor
9 City of Round Rock, Texas
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11 ATTEST:
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14 ANN FRANKLIN, City Clerk
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