O-2016-3144 - 1/28/2016 1 ORDINANCE NO. 0-2016-3144
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4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 46, SECTIONS 46-134, 46-
5 135, 46-136, 46-137, 46-138, AND 46-199, AND ADDING SECTION 46-
6 201, CODE OF ORDINANCES (2010 EDITION), CITY OF ROUND
7 ROCK, TEXAS, REGARDING GARAGE CONVERSION, OPEN
8 STORAGE AND AIR CONDITION UNITS; AND PROVIDING FOR A
9 SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
10 AND RESOLUTIONS.
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12 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
13 TEXAS:
14 I.
15 That Chapter 46, Section 46-134, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
16 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
17 Sec. 46-134. SF-R(Single-family -rural lot) district.
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19 (a) Purpose. To establish and preserve areas of low intensity land use primarily devoted to large lot rural
20 residential development.
21 (b) Permitted uses.
22 (1) The following uses are permitted by right:
'Use
;Single family, detached home
Industrialized housing
Park, neighborhood
Place of worship
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24 (2) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use Special Standard
Amenity center 46-160(a)
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Day care (in home)for six or fewer children 46-160(i)
:Group home(six or fewer persons) 46-160(m)
,Livestock raising chapter 8, animals
Park,community 46-160(t)
Park, linear/linkage 46-160(u)
Place of worship (with accessory uses not exceeding 2,500 square feet) 46-160(w)
Self-enclosed monopole �46-160(kk)
Utilities, minor �46-160(hh)
Utilities, intermediate 46-160(hh)
Wireless transmission facilities, attached 46-160(kk)
Wireless transmission facilities,stealth 46-160(kk)
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2 (c) Density and development standards. All development within the SF-R (single-family-rural) district
3 shall conform to the density and development standards described in this subsection.
4 (1) Single family rural lot density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for Conventional Single Family Rural Lots�l�
Description Requirement
Minimum lot area 2 acres
Minimum lot width 200 ft.
Minimum width of principal building 20 ft.
Minimum setback from street(ROW) 50 ft.
Minimum garage door setback from street(ROW) 50 ft.
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Minimum rear setback 50 ft.
Minimum side setback 20 ft.
Minimum setback for accessory building 20 ft.121
Maximum height of principal building 2.5 stories
Maximum height of accessory building 15 ft.
Maximum lot coverage 10 percent
')Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be exempted from
;these requirements.
.(')Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any street yard.
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2 (2) Exterior wall finish. Metal of any type is not permitted except horizontal pre-finished aluminum
3 siding. Accessory buildings are exempt from this requirement.
4 (3) Off-street parking requirements. For lots in platted subdivisions recorded prior to January 1,
5 2002 a minimum of two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. For
6 lots in platted subdivisions recorded in 2002 and later, Agi minimum of two garage-enclosed
7 parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Parking for other uses shall be provided
8 in accordance with section 46-196.
9 (4) Setback encroachment. All required setbacks shall be free from any encroachments including
10 but not limited to accessory buildings or structures, eaves, roof overhangs, box windows and
11 fireplaces. Air conditioning units and other similar ground mounted equipment are exempt from
12 this requirement.
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14 (5) Height and placement requirements. For explanation of measurements, computations and
15 exceptions see section 46-163.
16 (6) Garage conversions. Where otherwise permitted garage conversions are subiect to the
17 following requirements:
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1 a. The converted area shall not operate as a separate dwelling unit.
2 b. The converted area shall not include additional utility meters.
3 c. The converted area shall not include an exterior entry door.
4 d. If garage doors are removed, they must be replaced with a wall with new exterior materials
5 that match the existing structure's primary exterior materials. If the replaced doors are less
6 than fourteen (14) linear feet, then at least one window is required. If the replaced doors
7 are fourteen (14) linear feet or more, then at least two windows are required. If only one
8 window is installed it shall be centered on the wall. If two or more windows are installed.
9 they shall be installed symmetrically on the wall.
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11 II.
12 That Chapter 46, Section 46-135, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
13 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
14 Sec.46-135. SF-1 (Single family -large lot)district.
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16 (a) Purpose. To establish and preserve areas of low intensity land use primarily devoted to large lot, low
17 density residential development.
18 (b) Permitted uses.
19 (1) The following uses are permitted by right:
Use
.Single family, detached home
Industrialized housing
Park, neighborhood
`Place of worship
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21 (2) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use Special Standard
Amenity center 46-160(a)
Day care (in home)for six or fewer children 46-160(i)
Group home(six or fewer persons) 46-160(m)
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Park,community 46-160(t)
Park, linear/linkage 46-160(u)
Place of worship (with accessory uses not exceeding 2,500 square feet) 46-160(w)
.School,elementary 46-160(bb)(1)
School, middle 46-160(bb)(2)
Self-enclosed monopole 46-160(kk)
Utilities, minor 46-160(hh)(1)
Utilities, intermediate �46-160(hh)(2)
Wireless transmission facilities, attached 46-160(kk)
Wireless transmission facilities,stealth 46-160(kk)
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2 (c) Density and development standards. All development within the SF-1 (single-family-large lot)district
3 shall conform to the density, development, and special standards described below.
4 (1) Single-family large lot density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for Conventional Single Family Large Lots�l�
Description Requirement
Minimum lot area (10,000 sq.ft.
Minimum lot width 70 ft.
Minimum width of principal building 20 ft.
Minimum setback from street(ROW) 30 ft.
Minimum garage door setback from street(ROW) 35 ft.
Minimum rear setback 20 ft.
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(Minimum side setback 5 ft.
Minimum setback for accessory building 5 ft.(2)
Maximum height of principal building 2.5 stories
Maximum height of accessory building 15 ft.
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Maximum lot coverage 40 percent
Maximum height of fence within front street yard 3 ft.(3)
Maximum height of fence outside front street yard 8 ft.(3)(4)
Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, maybe exempted
'from these requirements.
IZ) Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any front street yard.
(3) All
shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
(4) Fences shall not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from adjacent
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1 (2) Exterior wall finish. Metal of any type is not permitted except horizontal prefinished aluminum
2 siding. Accessory buildings not exceeding 150 square feet in gross floor area are exempt from
3 this requirement.
4 (3) Off-street parking requirements. For lots in platted subdivisions recorded prior to January 1,
5 2002 a minimum of two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. For
6 lots in platted subdivisions recorded in 2002 and later, aA minimum of two garages-enclosed
7 parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Parking for other uses shall be provided
8 in accordance with section 46-196.
9 (4) Setback encroachment. All required setbacks shall be free from any encroachments including
10 but not limited to accessory buildings or structures, eaves, roof overhangs, box windows and
11 fireplaces. Air conditioning units and other similar ground mounted equipment are exempt from
12 this requirement.
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14 (5) Height and placement requirements. For explanation of measurements, computations and
15 exceptions see section 46-163.
16 (6) Garage conversions. Where otherwise permitted, garage conversions are subiect to the
17 following requirements:
18 a. The converted area shall not operate as a separate dwelling unit.
19 b. The converted area shall not include additional utility meters.
20 c. The converted area shall not include an exterior entry door.
21 d. If garage doors are removed they must be replaced with a wall with new exterior materials
22 that match the existing structure's primary exterior materials. If the replaced doors are less
23 than fourteen (14) linear feet then at least one window is required. If the replaced doors
24 are fourteen (14) linear feet or more then at least two windows are required. If only one
25 window is installed it shall be centered on the wall. If two or more windows are installed
26 they shall be installed symmetrically on the wall.
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1 III.
2 That Chapter 46, Section 46-136, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
3 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
4 Sec.46-136. SF-2 (Single-family -standard lot) district.
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6 (a) Purpose. To establish and preserve areas of low intensity land use primarily devoted to low density
7 residential development. This district provides for traditional residential development and allows for a
8 variety of housing types with specific standards.
9 (b) Permitted uses.
10 (1) The following uses are permitted by right:
Use
'Single-family,detached home
:Single-family,zero lot line
Single-family,village residential
Industrialized housing
Park, neighborhood
Place of worship
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12 (2) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use Special Standard
Amenity center 46-160(a)
Bed and breakfast 46-160(e)
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Day care(in home)for six or fewer children 46-160(1)(1)
:Group home (six or fewer persons) 46-160(m)
Park, community 46-160(t)
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.Park, linear/linkage
Place of worship (with accessory uses not exceeding 2,500 square feet) 46-160(w)
.School, elementary 46
.School, middle (2)
,Self-enclosed monopole
'Utilities, minor 46-160(hh)(1)
,Utilities, intermediate
Wireless transmission facilities, attached 46
.Wireless transmission facilities,stealth
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2 (c) Density and development standards. All development within the GF-2 (sing le-family-standard lot)
3 district shall conform to the density, development, and special standards described below.
4 (1) Single-family detached home density and development standards.
and Development Standards for Conventional Single-Family Standard Lots
Description Requirement
Description Requirement
.Minimum lot area
.Minimum lot width
50 ft.
:Minimum width of principal building 20 ft.
Minimum setback from street(ROW)
.Minimurn garage door setback from street(ROW) 25 ft./15 ft.(')
;Minimum rear setback 20 ft.
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side setback 5 ft.
Minimum setback for accessory building 5
:Maximum height of principal building 2.5 stories
i Maximum height of accessory building ft.
lot coverage 40 percent
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Maximum height of fence within front street yard 3
height of fence outside front street yard 8
Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be exempted
Jrom these requirements.
(2) Side-entry garages may have a 15 ft.setback from street(ROW).
Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any front street yard.
1(4) All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
Fences shall not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from adjacent
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Z (2) Exterior wall finish. N1eba| ofany type is not penndb*d except horizontal prafnishad aluminum
3 siding. Accessory buildings not exceeding 150 square feet in gross floor area are exempt from
4 this requirement.
S (3) Off-street parking requirements.
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For lots in platted subdivisions recorded prior to January 1, 2002, a minimum of two off-
7 street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. For lots in platted
8 subdivisions recorded in 2002 and _Iater A� a minimum of two garage-enclosed parking
9 apanoo shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Parking for other uses shall be provided in
10 accordance with section 46-1SG.
11 b. The garage doors facing o public street shall not exceed otnto| of18feet inwidth.
12 (4) Garage conversions. Where otherwise permitted, garage conversions are subject to the
13 following requirements:
14 a. The converted area shall not operate as a separate dwelling unit.
lS b. The converted area shall not include additional utility meters.
16 | c. The converted area shall not include an exterior entry door.
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1 d. If garage doors are removed, they must be replaced with a wall with new exterior materials
2 that match the existing structure's primary exterior materials. If the replaced doors are less
3 than fourteen (14) linear feet, then at least one window is required. If the replaced doors
4 are fourteen (14) linear feet or more, then at least two windows are required. If only one
5 window is installed, it shall be centered on the wall. If two or more windows are installed,
6 they shall be installed symmetrically on the wall.
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8 (45) Setback encroachment. All required setbacks shall be free from any encroachments, including
9 but not limited to accessory buildings or structures, eaves, roof overhangs, box windows and
10 fireplaces. Air conditioning units and other similar ground mounted equipment are exempt from
11 this requirement.
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13 (56) Compatibility standard. Where SF-2 lots are subdivided abutting existing homes on lots 10,000
14 sq. ft. and over, the SF-2 lots that immediately abut the large lots shall be a minimum of 10,000
15 sq. ft.
16 (97) Height and placement requirements. For explanation of measurements, computations and
17 exceptions, see section 46-163.
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5 (7-8) Additional conditions for zero lot line. Although lot size and dimensions may be reduced for zero
6 lot line lots, the reduced lot size shall be compensated by providing common open space equal
7 to the difference between the minimum required lot area for conventional single-family lots and
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I the smaller lots. This common open space requirement is not credited toward the parkland
2 dedication requirements specified in the city subdivision ordinance.
3 I (#9) Zero lot line residential lot density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for Zero Lot Line Residential(')
Description Requirement
Minimum lot area 5,500 sq.ft.
Minimum lot width 45 ft.
Minimum width of principal building 20 ft.
Minimum setback from street(ROW) 15 ft.
Minimum garage door setback from street(ROW) 25 ft./15 ft.")
Minimum rear setback 15 ft.
Minimum side setback 0 ft./12 ft.(')
Minimum setback for accessory building 5 ft.(4)
Maximum height of principal building I2 stories
Maximum height of accessory building 15 ft.
Maximum lot coverage 50 percent
Maximum height of fence within front street yard 3 ft.(5)
Maximum height of fence outside front street yard 8 ft esl(e)
Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be exempted
from these requirements.
eZ) Side-entry garages may have a 15 ft.setback from street(ROW).
(3) One side setback may be zero ft.;the other side setback shall be at least 12 ft.
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(4) Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any front street yard.
(5� All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
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Fences shall not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from adjacent
driveways.
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2 I (810) Special standards for zero lot line residential lots.
3 a. Eaves. The eaves on the side of a house with a reduced setback may project a maximum
4 of 24 inches over the adjacent property line. In this case, an easement for the eave
5 projection shall be recorded on the deed for the lot where the projection occurs.
6 b. Maintenance easement. An easement between the two property owners to allow for
7 maintenance or repair of the house is required when the eaves or side wall of the house
8 are less than five feet from the adjacent property line. The easement on the adjacent
9 property shall provide at least five feet of unobstructed space between the furthermost
10 projection of the structure and the edge of the easement.
11 c. Privacy. If the side wall of the house is on the property line, or within three feet of the
12 property line, windows or other openings that allow for visibility into the side setback of the
13 adjacent lot are not permitted. Windows that do not allow visibility into the side setback of
14 the adjacent lot, such as a clerestory window or a translucent window, are permitted.
15 (x-911) Additional conditions for village residential lots. Although lot size and dimensions may be
16 reduced for village residential lots, the reduced lot size shall be compensated by providing
17 common open space equal to the difference between the minimum required lot area for
18 conventional single-family lots and the smaller lots. This common open space requirement is
19 not credited toward the parkland dedication requirements specified in the city subdivision
20 ordinance.
21 I (44J 2) Village residential lot density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for Village Residential")
Description Requirement
Minimum lot area 5,000 sq.ft.
Minimum lot width 40 ft.
Minimum width of principal building 20 ft.
Minimum setback from street(ROW) 15 ft.
Minimum garage door setback from street(ROW) 50 ft.
Minimum garage door setback from alley 20 ft.
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Minimum rear setback 50 ft.
Minimum side setback 5 ft.
Minimum setback for accessory building 0/5 ft.(z)(a)
Maximum height of principal building 2.5 stories
Maximum height of accessory building 15 ft.
Maximum lot coverage 50 percent
(')Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be exempted from
these requirements.
i(2) Accessory buildings are not permitted in any street yard.
(3) The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback.
(a� All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
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2 I (42j 3) Special standards for village residential lots.
3 a. All village residential lots shall provide garages with rear access to an alley.
4 b. Garages on village residential lots may not face or have direct access to the front right-of-
5 way.
6 c. Fencing located within ten feet of an alley right-of-way or common lot boundary shall be
7 constructed of materials which will not impede the visibility of drivers backing into the alley.
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3 IV.
4 That Chapter 46, Section 46-137, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
5 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
6 Sec. 46-137. MH (Manufactured housing) district.
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8 (a) Purpose. To establish and provide for the inclusion of manufactured housing on single lots at
9 locations which are suitable for such housing and to provide adequate space and site diversification
10 for residential purposes.
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1 (b) Permitted uses.
2 (1) The following uses are permitted by right:
:Use
:Single-family,detached manufactured home
:Industrialized housing
Park, neighborhood
Place of worship
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4 (2) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use Special Standar
'Amenity center 46-160(a)
Day care(in home)for six or fewer children 46-160(i)(1)
:Group home (six or fewer persons) 46-160(m)
Park,community 46-160(t)
Park, linear/linkage 46-160(u)
Place of worship (with accessory uses not exceeding 2,500 square feet) 46-160(w)
School,elementary 46-160(bb)(1)
School, middle 46-160(bb)(Z)
Utilities, minor 46-160(hh)")
.Utilities, intermediate 46-160(hh)(Z)
Wireless transmission facilities, attached 46-160(kk)
Wireless transmission facilities,stealth 46-160(kk)
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2 (c) Prohibited uses. Mobile homes are prohibited within the corporate limits of the city.
3 (d) Density and development standards. All development within the MH (manufactured housing) district
4 shall conform to the density, development, and special standards described in this subsection.
5 (1) Manufactured housing density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for Manufactured Housing Lots�l�
Description Requirement
Minimum lot area 6,500 sq.ft.
Minimum lot width 50 ft.
'Minimum width of principal building 20 ft.
'Minimum setback from street(ROW) 20 ft. !
Minimum garage door setback from street(ROW) 25 ft./15
.Minimum rear setback 20 ft.
Minimum side setback 5 ft.
Minimum setback for accessory building 5 ft.(3)
Maximum height of principal building 2.5 stories(4)
Maximum height of accessory building 15 ft.
Maximum lot coverage 40 percent
Maximum height of fence within front street yard 3 ft.(5)
Maximum height of fence outside front street yard 8 ft.(5)(6)
Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, may be exempted
.from these requirements.
(z) Side-entry garages may have a 15 ft.setback from street(ROW).
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(3) Accessory buildings or structures are not permitted in any front street yard.
Stacking of manufactured homes is prohibited.
All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets
(6) Fences shall not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from adjacent
driveways.
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2 (2) Exterior wall finish. Metal of any type is not permitted except horizontal prefinished aluminum
3 siding. Accessory buildings not exceeding 150 square feet in gross floor area are exempt from
4 this requirement.
5 (3) Subdivision requirement. All manufactured housing shall be constructed on lots subdivided in
6 conformance with chapter 36.
7 (4) Off-street parking requirements.
8 a. For lots in platted subdivisions recorded prior to January 1, 2002, a minimum of two off-
9 street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. For lots in platted
10 subdivisions recorded in 2002 and later.Aa minimum of two garage-enclosed parking
11 spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Parking for other uses shall be provided in
12 accordance with section 46-196.
13 b. The garage doors facing a public street shall not exceed a total of 18 feet in width.
14 (5) Setback encroachment. All required setbacks shall be free from any encroachments, including
15 but not limited to accessory buildings or structures, eaves, roof overhangs, box windows and
16 fireplaces. Air conditioning units and other similar ground mounted equipment are exempt from
17 this requirement.
18 (6) Compatibility standards. Where manufactured housing lots are subdivided abutting existing
19 homes on lots 10,000 square feet and over, the manufactured housing lots that immediately
20 abut the large lots shall be a minimum of 10,000 square feet.
21 (7) Height and placement requirements. For explanation of measurements, computations and
22 exceptions, see section 46-163.
23 (8) Garage conversions Where otherwise permitted garage conversions are subject to the
24 following requirements:
25 a. The converted area shall not operate as a separate dwelling unit.
26 b. The converted area shall not include additional utility meters.
27 c. The converted area shall not include an exterior entry door.
28 d If garage doors are removed they must be replaced with a wall with new exterior materials
29 that match the existing structure's primary exterior materials. If the replaced doors are less
30 than fourteen (14) linear feet then at least one window is required. If the replaced doors
31 are fourteen (14) linear feet or more then at least two windows are required. If only one
32 window is installed it shall be centered on the wall. If two or more windows are installed
33 they shall be installed symmetrically on the wall.
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1 V.
2 That Chapter 46, Section 46-138, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
3 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
4 Sec. 46-138.TF(Two-family)district.
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6 (a) Purpose. To establish and preserve areas of low-medium intensity land use primarily devoted to
7 moderate density residential development.
8 (b) Permitted uses.
9 (1) The following uses are permitted by right:
Use
Single-family,attached house (2 dwelling units)
'Industrialized housing
Park, neighborhood
Place of worship
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11 (2) The following uses are permitted with conditions:
Use Special Standard
Amenity center 46-160(a)
Day care(in home)six or fewer children 46-160(1)(1)
Group home(six or fewer persons) 46-160(m)
Park, community 46-160(t)
Park, linear/linkages 46-160(u)
Place of worship (with accessory uses not exceeding 2,500 square feet) 46-160(w)
School,elementary 46-160(bb)(1)
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.School, middle 46-160(bb)(2)
Single-family,detached home 46-160(dd)(2)
Utilities, minor 46-160(hh)(1)
Utilities, intermediate 46-160(hh)(1)
Wireless transmission facilities, attached 46-160(kk)
Wireless transmission facilities, stealth 46-160(kk)
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2 (c) Density and development standards. All development within the TF district shall conform to the
3 density, development, and special standards described in this subsection.
4 (1) Two-family lot density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for Conventional Two-Family Lots�l�
Description Requirement
Minimum lot area 3,500 sq.ft?)
Minimum lot width 35 ft.(')
Minimum setback from street(ROW) 20 ft.
Minimum garage door setback from street(ROW) 25 ft.
Minimum rear setback 20 ft.
Minimum side setback 0 or 5 ft.")
Minimum setback for accessory building 0 or 5 ft.("(')
Maximum height of principal building 2.5 stories
Maximum height of accessory building 15 ft.
Maximum lot coverage �50 percent
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Maximum height of fence within front street yard 3 ft.(s)
Maximum height of fence outside front street yard 8 ft(5)(6)
Special purpose lots, including but not limited to landscape lots and utility lots, maybe exempted
from these requirements.
For fee simple lot containing one dwelling unit in a two dwelling unit building.
est The setback shall be 5 ft., except that common walls are not required to have a setback.
cap Accessory buildings are not permitted in any front street yard.
All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
Fences shall not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or obstruct views from adjacent
driveways.
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4 (2) Exterior wall finish. Metal of any type is not permitted except horizontal prefinished aluminum
5 siding. Accessory buildings not exceeding 150 square feet in gross floor area are exempt from
6 this requirement.
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1 (3) Off-street parking requirements.
2 a. A minimum of two garage-enclosed parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling
3 unit. Parking for other uses shall be provided in accordance with section 46-196.
4 b. The garage doors facing a public street shall not exceed a total of 18 feet in width.
5 (4) Setback encroachment. All required setbacks shall be free from any encroachments including
6 but not limited to, accessory buildings or structures, eaves, roof overhangs, box windows and
7 fireplaces. Air conditioning units and other similar ground-mounted equipment are exempt from
8 this requirement.
9 (5) Height and placement requirements. For explanation of measurements, computations and
10 exceptions, see section 46-163.
11 (6) Garage conversions. Where otherwise permitted, _garage conversions are subject to the
12 following requirements:
13 a. The converted area shall not operate as a separate dwelling unit.
14 b. The converted area shall not include additional utility meters.
15 c. The converted area shall not include an exterior entry door.
16 d. If garage doors are removed, they must be replaced with a wall with new exterior materials
17 that match the existing structure's primary exterior materials. If the replaced doors are less
18 than fourteen (14) linear feet then at least one window is required. If the replaced doors
19 are fourteen (14) linear feet or more, then at least two windows are required. If only one
20 window is installed, it shall be centered on the wall. If two or more windows are installed.
21 they shall be installed symmetrically on the wall.
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23 VI.
24 That Chapter 46, Section 46-199, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
25 Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add subsection (f) to read as follows:
26 Sec.46-199. Outdoor display and storage
27 (f) Residential open storage
28 _ (1) Open Storage means the placement in an unenclosed area on a lot or tract of land used
29 for residential purposes for a continuous period in excess of 24 hours of an item which is not
30 customarily used or stored outside and/or which is not made of a material that is resistant to
31 damage or deterioration from exposure to the outside environment.
32 (2) Open storage shall be prohibited in the front yard, in a carport, or an unenclosed front
33 porch driveway. balcony, or any open and unenclosed area visible from any public right-of-way.
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1 VII.
2 That Chapter 46, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of Round Rock, Texas,
3 is hereby amended to add section 46-201 to read as follows:
4 Sec.46-201. Air Conditioning Units.
5 (a) Purpose and intent. The purpose of this section is to set forth requirements regarding the
6 installation of air conditioning units in residential properties.
7 (b) Applicability. This section shall apply to all residential properties within the city limits and in areas
8 where this section is in effect by contractual agreement.
9 (c) Requirements. Air conditioning units are prohibited from being installed in a wall that is facinq a
10 public street.
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12 VIII.
13 A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
14 expressly repealed.
15 B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not
16 invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
17 C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date,
18 hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted
19 and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during
20 which this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and
21 formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 , Texas
22 Government Code, as amended.
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1 Alternative 1.
2 By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the
3 Council members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate
4 days was dispensed with.
5 READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this day of
6 2016.
7 Alternative 2.
8 READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
9 12016.
10 READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the day of
11 , 2016.
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14 ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
15 City of Round Rock, Texas
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17 ATTEST:
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20 SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk
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