O-2017-4288 - 4/13/2017 ORDINANCE NO. 0-2017-4288
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 46, CODE OF ORDINANCES
(2010 EDITION), CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, REGARDING
AMENDMENTS TO THE DOWNTOWN MIXED-USE ZONING
DISTRICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS:
I.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-5, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of Round
Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to amend the definition of "Commercial kitchen" to
read as follows:
Sec. 46-5. Definitions
Commercial An area on the premises in which food is prepared for on or off-site consumption which
kitchen includes commercial kitchen equipment consisting at a minimum of a three-compartment
sink commercial range and appropriate exhaust and fire suppression devices.
II.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-155.1, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec.46-155.1. - MU-1 (Mixed-use historic commercial core) district.
(a) Purpose.
(1) To establish areas of mixed land uses primarily devoted to combining low to
moderate density commercial development with limited residential uses.
(2) Mixed-use zoning for this district refers to the combining of a variety of
complementary commercial uses, such as retail, office, restaurant and entertainment
uses, in the same building, on the same site, or in the same block with limited
residential on upper stories or as live/work units, creating an active and pedestrian-
friendly streetscape.
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(3) The standards herein are intended to encourage high-quality construction and
development that fits the proportions and functional characteristics of a mixed-use
district with a traditional block structure.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) The following uses are permitted subject to applicable supplementary use standards
provided in section 46-160:
Supplementary Use
Use Standards
Bars 46-160(d-1)
Eating Establishments None
Eating Establishments with Outdoor Cooking Areas None
Event Center None
Government Facilities including parking lots and garages None
Indoor Entertainment Activities 46-160(p)
Live/Work Units 46-160(q)
Office 46-160(r)
Outdoor Entertainment None
Overnight Accommodations 46-160(s-1)
Park, Linear/Linkage None
Park, Neighborhood None
Place of Worship None
Public Safety Facility None
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Supplementary Use
Use Standards
Retail Sales and Services 46-160(aa)
Upper-Story Residential 46-160(gg)
Utilities, Minor 46-160(hh)
Utilities, Intermediate 46-160(hh)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth 46-160(kk)
(2) The following use is permitted subject to special exception criteria provided
in section 46-101 and requires approval by the zoning board of adjustment:
Use
Passenger Terminals
(c) Density and development standards. All development within the MU-1 (Mixed-use historic
commercial core) district shall conform to the density, development, and special standards
described below:
1 MU-1 Mixed-use historic commercial core density and development standards:
Density and Development Standards for MU-1 (Mixed-Use Historic Commercial Core)
Description Requirement
Minimum lot width, freestanding buildings 24 ft.
Minimum lot width, common-wall building 20 ft.
Maximum setback from street(ROW) 0 ft. (z)
Minimum rear setback 5 ft.
Minimum side setback 0 ft. (3)
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Frontage occupancy 90% (4)
Minimum height, principal building 20 ft.
3 stories/
Maximum height, principal building 2 stories (historic buildings) (5)
3 ft. (non-wrought iron)
Maximum height of fence within street yard 6 ft. (wrought iron)
Maximum height of fence outside street yard 6 ft.
(1) Special purpose lots, such as landscape lots and utility lots, are exempted from these
requirements.
(Z) When courtyards, patios with outdoor seating, and plazas are incorporated into a site, the
facade of the building may be recessed. Elements of building articulation such as recessed
storefront entries, steps, stoops, and other access features shall qualify as portions of a facade
that meet the 0 foot setback.
(3) Side wall requirements for separation from adjacent structures, wall construction, and
allowable openings for elements such as windows and doors shall be regulated by the Fire Code.
(4) Buildings and courtyards, patios with outdoor seating, and plazas shall qualify towards the
frontage occupancy.
(5) Height of a three story structure shall not exceed 45 feet. Designated historic structures shall
not exceed 30 feet in height.
(2) Setback requirements.
a. Except as provided below, all required setbacks shall be free from all
encroachments, such as accessory buildings or structures, eaves, roof
overhangs, box windows and fireplaces/chimneys. Air conditioning units and
other ground-mounted mechanical equipment are exempt from this
requirement.
b. Structures may not encroach on any utility easements and utility setbacks
described in the City of Round Rock Design and Construction Standards.
Maximum setbacks shall be adjusted to accommodate conflicts with utility
easements.
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C. When courtyards, patios with outdoor seating, and plazas are incorporated,
the maximum front setback line shall be defined with a low wall, fence/gate,
or other defining feature.
d. Side setback areas that are part of the required frontage occupancy may
include outdoor areas such as courtyards, patios with outdoor seating, and
plazas. These areas may also serve as access to an alley or rear parking
areas.
e. Site furniture shall be permitted within the required setbacks.
(3) Parking.
a. Parking requirements. Except as provided in subsection (4) below, on-site
parking is not required for any use in the MU-1 district.
b. On-site surface-level parking.
1. If on-site surface-level parking is proposed or required it shall be in
accordance with the following requirements in addition to standards
provided in section 46-196 of this Code:
I. Parking and access shall be permitted only on improved
surfaces.
ii. Wherever possible, alleys shall be utilized to access on-site
parking areas.
iii. If a property owner desires vehicular access from the alley
and the alley is not improved, the property owner shall be
responsible for the necessary improvements from the alley
entrance to the entrance of the parking area.
iv. Vehicular entrances and exits for all parking areas shall be
no wider than the minimum standard allowed by the city's
design and construction standards.
V. On-site parking areas shall not be permitted in any street
yard, and all parking shall be set back a minimum of five feet
from any street-facing building facade.
vi. All existing driveways that are no longer required for parking
access shall be removed and replaced with landscaping at
the time of site plan review and street improvements
installed to match adjacent areas.
vii. On-site parking areas visible from a public street shall be
screened by a building or wall, hedge or other landscaping
screen that is at least three feet in height.
C. On-street parking.
1. The applicant for a building permit may provide interim on-street
parking adjacent to the property if the existing right-of-way will
accommodate it. The materials, design and location of the interim
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parking improvements shall be in accordance with the downtown
master plan and approved by the city.
d. Structured parking. All structured parking garages where any of the parking
is above grade shall meet the following standards:
1. The first 20 feet in height of the frontage of a garage that faces a
public street, with the exception of pedestrian and vehicular ingress
and egress areas, shall require either a ground-level use or vehicle
parking areas to be screened from public view by means of
landscaping or manufactured materials.
2. Exterior garage building materials shall be limited to natural stone,
sastsimulated stone, brick, or split-face or stone-face concrete
masonry units (CMU). In addition, architectural steel or metal may be
used as accent features.
3. The glazing percentage requirements provided in subsection (d)(6)
shall apply to ground-level occupant spaces, if any.
4. Pedestrian access.
i. Pedestrian ingress and egress to all parking structures shall
provide access directly to a street or public frontage except
for underground parking levels, where pedestrians may exit
the parking area directly into a building.
ii. Pedestrians shall have direct access from parking areas to
the street on the primary frontage.
iii. There shall be direct access to the street from commercial
uses.
5. Vehicular access shall be from the secondary frontage where
possible.
6. Service access shall be from an alley where possible. Where an
alley does not exist, service access shall be from a secondary
frontage where one exists.
(4) Traffic impact and parking generation studies.
a. A traffic impact analysis (TIA) shall not be required for any development in
the MU-1 district.
b. A parking generation study shall be required for any new development,
conversion, or change of use within a building that has a gross floor area of
greater than 10,000 square feet and for an assembly use of any size, such
as an event center. The parking generation study shall include the following:
1. A demand analysis of parking need based on industry standards;
and
2. Characteristics of those using parking, including turnover rate.
C. In instances where a required parking generation study determines that a
use will utilize ten or more on-street parking spaces at a turnover rate of
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greater than every two hours, the use shall be required to identify alternative
parking solutions. Alternative solutions may include a shared parking
agreement as described in subsection 46-196(c)(2), on-site parking, or other
solution as approved by the transportation director.
(5) Access and circulation.
a. Vehicle access and circulation standards provided in section 46-198 apply to
development in the MU-1 district. These include requirements for
connections to existing and future roads, connection to adjacent
development, and design requirements for driveways.
b. New drive-through services shall be prohibited. Buildings with existing drive-
throughs shall be permitted to change the location or configuration of a
drive-through in accordance with the following standards:
1. Off-street vehicle stacking spaces shall not be permitted in any front
street yard and shall meet the stacking area standards and design
provided in subsection 46-1960).
2. Vehicular entrances and exits shall be no wider than the minimum
required for one vehicle and shall be in accordance with the city's
design and construction standards.
(6) Fencing design standards. The following standards apply to fencing in the MU-1
district:
a. Lot€fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, natural
stone, simulated stone, or wrought iron. Other decorative masonry materials
or wrought iron equivalents may be approved by the zoning administrator.
b. Fence posts shall be constructed of rust resistant metal parts, concrete-
based masonry or concrete pillars.
C. Fence posts and fence panels shall be capped.
d. All fences shall provide a finished face to the exterior of the property.
e. Decorative fencing around patios and decks may be of a material other than one
specified above, but shall be approved by the zoning administrator. Galvanized
steel or similar welded wire materials shall be no smaller than 14 gauge, and
shall be framed on all sides with wood or metal rails and posts.
(7) Landscaping.
a. Landscaping shall be required to be installed in the MU-1 district only in
conjunction with outdoor courtyards, patio and plaza areas on private
property. A linear length equal to 50 percent of the perimeter of said
courtyard, patio or plaza exclusive of gates, entryways and the building
facade shall include plantings of shrubs at a rate of one shrub per four linear
feet and ornamental trees at a rate of one tree per 15 linear feet. Shrubs and
trees shall be installed in planters or in the ground along the perimeter or
integrated into the courtyard, patio or plaza, and shall be maintained in
accordance with section 46-195.
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b. Pervious concrete and pervious pavers for parking and maneuvering areas
are permitted. Other permeable surfaces may be approved by the zoning
administrator.
C. For landscaping for expansions in subsection (e) or a change of use and
conversions in subsection (f), foundation treatment in accordance with the
Category 3 requirement in subsection 46-195(h) shall be required when the
structure does not meet the front and side setback requirements.
d. Minor modifications to design and development standards may be permitted to
protect and accommodate protected trees as identified in chapter 43.
(8) Outdoor display and storage.
a. General outdoor storage is prohibited.
b. Outdoor display and limited outdoor storage shall be allowed in accordance
with section 46-199.
C. Limited outdoor storage is prohibited in the street yard.
(9) Site furniture.
a. Site furniture, as defined in section 46-5, shall be required to be of a
commercial grade and manufactured for exterior use.
b. Site furniture may also include moveable outdoor site features such as
outdoor cafe tables and planters.
C. No plastic site furniture shall be permitted.
(10) Special conditions for public open space including parks, trails, creeks, and public
plazas.
a. No opaque fences shall be allowed on the portion of a lot abutting any public
open space. Wrought iron fencing or equivalent may be used.
b. There shall be no loading or service areas between the buildings and public
open spaces.
C. An eight-foot wide linear landscaped area in accordance with subsection 46-
195(g)(4) shall be required on lots abutting public open space that have their
parking between the buildings and the public open space. If site constraints
inhibit the incorporation of the required landscaped area, alternative
landscaping may be approved by the zoning administrator.
(d) MU-1 (Mixed-use historic commercial core) district design standards. The following design
standards apply to all buildings in the MU-1 district, with the exception of certain expansions,
as addressed in subsection (e). Alternate design standards may be approved by the zoning
administrator to permit a more flexible or creative design that still meets the intent of the MU-
1 district design standards.
(1) Exterior wall finish. The exterior finish of all buildings shall be natural stone, brick,
and/or thFee step haFd ^^a'stucco, except for doors, windows, accents, and trim.
The use of wood shingles or wood siding shall be limited to accent features.
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(2) Orientation requirements.
a. Buildings shall have their main entrance off a public street or plaza.
Entrances shall be easily accessible for pedestrians from the street, a plaza
or the sidewalk.
b. Where ramps or other accessibility-related structures are installed, they shall
be integrated into the building design by facing the structure with the same
exterior materials as the building, using the same masonry material that was
used in the landscape if applicable, or screening structures behind planters
and other landscape features.
(3) Exterior color.
a. Day-Glo, luminescent, neon, or similar types of color finishes are not
permitted.
b. Color schemes shall be compatible with the era and architectural style of the
building.
(4) Building elevation variation.
a. The design of the primary facade of the ground floor of all buildings shall be
symmetrical by the placement of windows, doors and other architectural
features.
b. The length of walls facing public streets shall be broken into smaller planes.
Wall planes shall not extend more than an average of 35 feet without an
offset or interruption by a pilaster or structural frames, change in roof line or
architectural materials.
C. The composition of windows and other major features shall relate to the wall
plane between each offset or other feature identified in subsection b.
d. A horizontal design feature between the first and second floors of a building
shall be indicated on the building's primary facade. Examples of design
features delineating first and second floors include awnings, canopies,
transoms, moldings, balconies, pergolas, wainscoting, decorative stone or
brick band, or changes in color or texture.
e. Where a single occupant occupies more than 60 feet of street frontage on
the primary facade of a building, the primary facade shall appear to have
multiple primary entrances with no more than 50 feet between entries.
(5) Building articulation.
a. All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide interest and
variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade
and cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings. Horizontal and
vertical elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design and
projection to provide architectural interest and style.
b. The following is a list of design features that may be used as part of an
integrated, comprehensive building design to provide architectural interest
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and style. Such interest and style shall include a minimum of five of the
following:
1. Decorative Gcornices.
2. Eaves.
3. Arched windows.
4. Gable windows.
5. Transom windows.
6. Multiple sashed and/or multiple-paned upper story windows.
7. Shutters.
8. Recessed R'^• (rent entryways.
9. Forecourt.
10. Storesbapfront.
11. Decorative stone or brick band.
12. Decorative tile.
13. Arcade/gallery.
14. Veranda, porch or balcony.
15. Variation of roof lines on the building.
16. Stone coursing around windows.
17. Simply designed secondary facades when compared to primary
facades.
18. Metal canopies.
19. Fabric awnings that relate to window and door bays.
20. Other features as approved the zoning administrator.
C. For buildings with a primary facade length of greater than 120 feet, offsets of
at least two feet shall be required for every 60 feet of building facade.
(6) Windows. In order to ensure appropriate proportion, shape, position, location,
pattern and size of windows on a building, the following shall be required:
a. Windows shall be provided with relief. Examples include architectural
surround, trim, changes in color, changes in texture or coursing.
b. The ground floor of the primary facade shall have a minimum of 60 percent
glazing with a minimum light transmittance of 70 percent. The maximum sill
height shall be 24 inches; however, 18 inches is recommended.
C. Upper floors of the primary facade shall have a minimum of 30 percent
glazing.
d. At least 25 percent of the wall area on any side or rear elevation facing a
public street, alley, park or plaza shall consist of glazing or as permitted by
the building code, whichever is less.
e. Mullions shall not be placed between panes of glass in windows and doors.
f. To assist with energy efficiency and solar gain the requirements in this
subsection may be reduced by the zoning administrator to the extent that the
required level or location of glazing conflicts with the standards of the
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building code,er-a recognized green building program, or the functionality of
the structure.
(7) Glass. Except for photovoltaic cells, mirrored glass with a reflectivity of 20 percent or
more is not permitted on the exterior walls and roofs of buildings and structures.
(8) Roof pitch. The roof pitch for a structure that shares a common or immediately
abutting wall with another structure shall not be visible from any portion of an
adjacent right-of-way.
(9) Roofing materials.
a. Roofing materials for pitched roofs shall consist of a minimum 25-year
architectural dimensional shingles, tile (clay, cement, natural or
manufastured simulated stone), nonreflective prefinished metal, copper or
other similar materials as approved by the zoning administrator. Portions of
the roof screened by pitched roof sections shall be permitted to be flat to
provide for mechanical equipment wells or roof decks provided all pitched
sections of the roof meet the roofing material requirements.
b. All roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view
by parapets so as to not be visible from an abutting street, public plaza or
public open space. The parapet shall utilize the same or similar materials as
the principal structure.
(10) Awnings and canopies. Awnings and canopies attached to buildings shall meet the
following standards:
a. Awnings and canopies shall be placed so as to avoid obscuring details of the
building facade.
b. Fabric awnings for windows shall be a drop-front style, except at arched
window openings, and shall relate to each window or bay.
C. Awnings and canopies shall be placed so that there is a minimum clearance
of eight feet at its lowest point when over a sidewalk or other pedestrian
walkway.
d. Awnings and canopies may encroach up to ten feet or 66 percent of the
distance from the building face to the curb, whichever is less.
(11) Signs. All signs shall comply with the regulations set forth in chapter 30 of the Code
of Ordinances.
(e) Expansions.
(1) Expansions that are less than 35 percent of the existing gross floor area shall meet
the following criteria:
a. Expansions shall reflect the architectural style of the original building,
including roof, articulation, windows, doors, and exterior finish. If the existing
style is not desired for the expanded portion of the structure, the expansion
shall meet the design standards provided in subsection (d), as applicable.
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b. Newly constructed portions of the building shall meet all applicable density
and development standards in subsection (c).
(2) The cumulative expansion of over 35 percent of the gross floor area over any five-
year period shall be required to incorporate a minimum of three improvements to
each street-facing facade in accordance with subsection (d).
(f) Conversions.
(1) Conversions in the MU-1 district from single-family residential to a nonresidential use
shall meet the density and development standards in subsection (c) pertaining to the
following:
a. Parking (subsection (c)(3));
b. Traffic impact and parking generation studies (subsection(c)(4));
C. Access and circulation (subsection (c)(5));
d. Fencing design standards (subsection (c)(6));
e. Landscaping (subsection (c)(7));
f. Outdoor display and storage (subsection (c)(8));
g. Site furniture (subsection (c)(9)); and
h. Special conditions for public open space (subsection(c)(10)).
(2) The following requirements from the district design standards (subsection (d)) may
apply when changes to the exterior of a building are being made to a conversion:
a. Exterior wall finish (subsection (d)(1));
b. Orientation requirements (subsection (d)(2));
C. Exterior color(subsection (d)(3));
d. Glass (subsection (d)(7));
e. Roofing materials (subsection (d)(9));
f. Awnings and canopies (subsection (d)(10)); and
g. Signs (subsection (d)(11)).
(3) Expansions in the gross floor area during the conversion process shall meet the
standards in subsection (e) above, as applicable.
(4) Driveways that access garages and carports shall no longer be permitted to be used
for that purpose. Driveways may still be used for access to on-site parking in
permitted locations if access from an alley or secondary frontage is not possible.
(g) MU-1 district compatibility standards. Compatibility standards are intended to minimize the
adverse impacts sometimes associated with adjacent higher intensity development.
(1) Visual screening. All ground-mounted equipment shall be screened from public view
and adiacent properties by a stone or brick wall. Screening standards for
detention/water quality ponds, dumpsters, trash receptacles, outdoor storage,
gee nd mounted equipment and other similar structures are provided in
subsection 46-195(1).
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(2) Noise. Noise shall be regulated by chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances.
Additionally, exterior speakers are only permitted for service and gathering areas at
eating or drinking establishments and public plazas. Said speakers shall be oriented in
such a manner to minimize the amount of sound audible to adjacent properties and in
the right-of-way.
(3) Lighting.
a. Building illumination.
1. Fully recessed downlights, gooseneck lights or other compact
fluorescent, incandescent, or light emitting diode fixtures appropriate
to the style of a building shall be used.
2. Illumination of a facade to highlight architectural details is permitted.
Fixtures shall be small, shielded and directed toward the building or
downward rather than toward the street, residential units or adjacent
properties.
b. Site lighting design requirements.
1. Light source (lamp). Only incandescent, compact fluorescent, color-
corrected high-pressure sodium, or light emitting diodes may be
used. The same type shall be used for the same or similar types of
lighting on any one site throughout a development.
2. Mounting. Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone
of light does not cross any property line of the site.
3. Height of fixture. The height of a freestanding fixture shall not
exceed 12 feet.
C. Excessive illumination.
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto the street in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
3. The foot candle reading at the property line shall not exceed one foot
candle. Uses requiring more illumination for security purposes may
seek approval from the zoning administrator.
d. If a structure is damaged or destroyed to an extent greater than 50 percent
by natural or manmade disaster, not including damage caused intentionally
or negligently by the owner, the site layout and building footprint may be
rebuilt to the pre-existing building and site form, and the structure may be
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expanded up to 35 percent of the pre-existing gross floor area. However, if
the building official has not issued a certificate of occupancy within five years
following the date of destruction of the structure, all future use of the
property must conform to all MU-1 standards.
III.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-155.2, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-155.2. - MU-2 (Mixed-use downtown medium density) district.
(a) Purpose.
(1) To establish areas of mixed land uses primarily devoted to combining moderate
density residential development with moderate density commercial development.
Mixed-use zoning for this district refers to the combining of complementary
residential and commercial uses in the same building, on the same site, or in the
same block.
(2) The standards herein are not intended to be of a particular style or period, but to
encourage high-quality construction and development that fits the proportions and
functional characteristics of a mixed-use district with a traditional block structure.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) The following uses are permitted subject to applicable supplementary use standards
provided in section 46-160:
Supplementary Use
Use Standard
Bed and Breakfast None
Eating Establishments 46-1600)
Government Facilities Including Parking Lots and Garages None
Indoor Entertainment Activities 46-160(p)
LiveiWork Units 46-160(q)
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Supplementary Use
Use Standard
Multifamily None
Office None
Office, Medical 46-160(s)
Overnight Accommodations 46-160(s-1)
Park, Community None
Park, Linear/Linkage None
Park, Neighborhood None
Place of Worship None
Public Safety Facility None
Retail Sales and Service 46-160(aa)
Single-family Detached Home 46-160(dd)
Upper Story Residential 46-160(gg)
Utilities, Minor 46-160(hh)
Utilities, Intermediate 46-160(hh)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth 46-160(kk)
(2) The following uses are permitted subject to special exception criteria provided
in section 46-101 and require approval by the zoning board of adjustment:
Use
Daycare. In order to qualify for a special exception, an existing daycare shall not be located within a
750-foot radius of the proposed daycare, as measured from property line to property line.
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Use
Eating establishments with outdoor cooking areas. In order to qualify for a special exception, an
outdoor cooking area shall not share a common lot line with an existing single-family use.
Event Center
Outdoor entertainment
Passenger terminals
(c) Density and development standards. All development within the MU-2 (Mixed-use downtown
medium density) district shall conform to the density, development, and special standards
described below:
(1) MU-2 (Mixed-use downtown medium density) density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for MU-2
Description Requirement
Minimum lot width 20 ft.
Minimum front setback from street(ROW), new single-family,
multifamily and buildings with nonresidential uses 0 ft.
Maximum and minimum front setbacks from street(ROW), for lots
located on Brushy Creek or Lake Creek N/A
Maximum front setback from street(ROW), new single-family,
multifamily and buildings with nonresidential uses 10 ft. (2)
Minimum front setback from street(ROW), expansion of existing single-
family uses 10 ft.
Maximum front setback from street(ROW), expansion of existing
single-family uses 20 ft.
Minimum setback from front building facade, single-family garages 10 ft. (3)
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Minimum rear setback 5 ft.
Minimum side setback 2.5 ft. (4)
Minimum side setback, new and existing single-family uses 5 ft.
8 stories:
6 stories;
4 stories:
3 stories n to exceed
Maximum height, principal building 59 ft(5)u
Maximum height, new and existing single-family uses 2.5 stories
3 ft. (non-wrought iron)
Maximum height of fence within street yard 6 ft. (wrought iron)
Maximum height of fence outside street yard 6 ft. OD
Height of fence outside street yard for outdoor rear or side dining or
patio areas associated with eating establishments and indoor
entertainment uses along any shared property line with a residential
use, with the exception of multi-story apartments and upper story
residential 8 ft.
See section 46-136 for
accessory structure
regulations in SF-2
Accessory structures for new and existing single-family uses district
(1) Special purpose lots, such as landscape lots and utility lots, are exempted from these
requirements.
(Z) Steps, stoops and other access features are allowed in the front setback. For courtyard
multifamily, the setback may be more than the maximum as long as the courtyard fills the space
from the maximum setback to the facade of any building.
(3) When a garage for an existing single-family dwelling takes access from the front of the property,
it shall be setback from the primary facade of the house.
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(4) Side wall requirements for separation from adjacent structures, wall construction, and allowable
openings for elements such as windows and doors shall be regulated by the fire code.
(5) Number of stories includes mezzanines or other occupiable levels. Rooftop decks and patios
shall not be included in the number of stories, but structures placed on rooftop decks and patios
shall qualify towards the height requirement.
(6) For properties within 300 feet of the Interstate 35 frontage road, the maximum height shall be
eight(8) stories. For properties beyond 300 feet but within 1.100 feet of the Interstate 35 frontage
road the maximum height shall be six(6) stories. For properties beyond 1,100 feet but within 1,750
feet of the Interstate 35 frontage road, the maximum height shall be four(4)stories. All other
properties shall have a maximum height of three (3) stories.
(6v Fences may be eight feet in height to accommodate topographical changes, as approved by
the Zoning Administrator.
(2) Setback requirements.
a. Except as provided below, all required setbacks shall be free from all
encroachments, such as accessory buildings or structures, eaves, roof
overhangs, box windows and fireplaces/chimneys. Air conditioning units and
other ground-mounted mechanical equipment are exempt from this
requirement.
b. Structures may not encroach on any utility easements and utility setbacks
described in the City of Round Rock Design and Construction Standards.
Maximum setback shall be adjusted to accommodate conflicts with utility
easements.
C. Site furniture shall be permitted within the required setbacks.
(3) Parking. In accordance with the downtown master plan, the following standards are
meant to encourage a pedestrian-friendly environment by minimizing curb cuts and
the presence of on-site parking. Where on-site parking is incorporated, it shall be
placed in an unobtrusive location that minimizes impacts to pedestrian circulation.
a. On-site parking.
b. On-site parking may consist of surface-level or structured parking.
1. On-site parking is not required for nonresidential establishments,
with the following exceptions:
I. Overnight accommodations at the ratio provided in section
46-196.
ii. The residential portion of a live/work unit.
iii. Parking determined to be required as a result of a parking
generation study performed in accordance with subsection
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(4)b., below. Alternative solutions may include a shared
parking agreement as described in subsection 46-196(c)(2),
on-site parking, or other solution as approved by the
transportation director.
2. On-site parking shall be required for all residential uses, or
residential portions of any building.
i. Required residential parking.
Single-family detached: Two spaces
Other residential units (multifamily, upper-story residential):
1 Bedroom: One space
2 Bedrooms or more: Two spaces
For residential units without defined bedrooms, including the
residential portion of live/work units:
Under 800 square feet: One space
800 square feet or more: Two spaces
ii. New garages for residential units.
(1) The location of new garages and their associated driveways shall be approved by
the city.
(2) Garages are not permitted in any street yard.
C. If on-site surface-level parking is proposed or required, it shall be in
accordance with the following requirements in addition to standards provided
in section 46-196 of this Code:
1. Parking and access shall be permitted only on improved surfaces.
2. Wherever possible, alleys shall be utilized to access on-site parking
areas.
3. If a property owner desires vehicular access from the alley and the
alley is not improved, the property owner shall be responsible for the
necessary improvements from the alley entrance to the entrance of
the parking area.
4. Vehicular entrances to all parking areas shall be no wider than the
minimum standard allowed by the city's design and construction
standards.
5. On-site parking areas shall not be permitted in any street yard, and
all parking shall be setback a minimum of five feet from any street-
facing building facade.
6. All existing driveways that are no longer required for parking access
shall be removed and replaced with landscaping at the time of site
plan review and street improvements installed to match adjacent
areas.
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7. On-site parking areas visible from a public street shall be screened
by a building or wall, hedge or other landscaping screen that is at
least three feet in height.
d. For lots located on Brushy Creek or Lake Creek, on-site parking is permitted
in the street yard in order to minimize the presence of parking along the
creek frontage. Parking lots with more than 30 spaces shall comply with the
requirements of subsections 46-195(f)(1) and (g).
e. On-street parking.
1. The applicant for a building permit may provide interim on-street
parking adjacent to the property, if the existing right-of-way will
accommodate it. The materials, design and location of the interim
parking improvements shall be in accordance with the downtown
master plan and approved by the city.
f. Structured parking. All structured parking garages where any of the parking
is above grade shall meet the following standards:
1. The first 20 feet in height of the frontage of a garage that faces a
public street, with the exception of pedestrian and vehicular ingress
and egress areas, shall require either a ground-level use or vehicle
parking areas to be screened from view from a public street by
means of landscaping or manufactured materials.
2. Exterior garage building materials shall be limited to natural stone,
sastsimulated stone, brick, or split-face or stone-face concrete
masonry units (CMU). In addition, architectural steel or metal may be
used as accent features.
3. The glazing percentage requirements provided in subsection (d)(7)
shall apply to ground-level occupant spaces, if any.
4. Pedestrian access.
i. Pedestrian ingress and egress to all parking structures shall
provide access directly to a street or public frontage except
for underground parking levels, where pedestrians may exit
the parking area directly into a building.
ii. Pedestrians shall have direct access from parking areas to
the street on the primary frontage.
iii. There shall be direct access to the street from commercial
uses.
5. Vehicular access shall be from the secondary frontage where
possible.
6. Service access shall be from an alley where possible. Where an
alley does not exist, service access shall be from a secondary
frontage where one exists and shall be enclosed or screened from
view.
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Q. Off-site parking. Off-site parking shall be permitted on a limited basis in
accordance with the standards found in subsection (c)(4)c. below.
(4) Traffic impact and parking generation studies.
a. A traffic impact analysis (TIA) shall not be required for any development in
the MU-2 district.
b. A parking generation study for nonresidential uses shall be required for any
new development, conversion, or change of use within a building that has a
gross floor area of greater than 10,000 square feet and for an assembly use
of any size, such as an event center.
1. The parking generation study shall include the following criteria:
W A demand analysis of parking need based on industry
standards.
H2. Characteristics of those using parking, including turnover
rate.
2s. In instances where a required parking generation study determines
that a use will utilize ten or more on-street parking spaces at a
turnover rate of greater than every two hours, the use shall be
required to identify alternative parking solutions. Alternative solutions
may include a shared parking agreement as described in
subsection 46-196(c)(2), on-site parking, or other solution as
approved by the transportation director.
C. The purpose of this subsection is to permit, on a limited basis, private parking on
a lot without buildings and/or not on the same site as the land use or uses
associated with the parking.
1. In order to determine whether parking may occur on a lot separate from
its associated land uses) a parking generation study shall be submitted
by an applicant when parking demand for proposed land use(s) in a
development exceeds available parking based on the commercial
parking standards found in section 46-196 for the proposed use(s).
2. Available parking is determined by the number of spaces on private
property outside of the street yard and improved parking spaces in the
right of way adjacent to the property.
3. A parking generation study for this analysis shall include the following
criteria:
i. The parking demand of the proposed use or uses based on the
standards found in section 46-196:
ii. The number of on-site parking spaces associated with a
development that are not located in the street yard: and
Hi. The number of spaces that will be improved in the right of way in
accordance with the City's downtown parking plan for any road
frontage associated with a development. These spaces may or
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may not be determined to meet demand depending on the
timeline for public improvement.
4 If the parking generation study determines that additional parking is
necessary the applicant may be required to provide that parking at an
alternate location Parking may be provided through a shared parking
agreement or if the need is demonstrated, parking may be located on a
separate private lot for the associated use even if the parking is located
in the street yard. Private parking lots shall meet the following
standards:
i Parking lots shall be designed in accordance with City standards
including parking space design and surfacing requirements.
ii. Driveways shall be no greater than the minimum width required
by City standards.
iii. Parking lots shall meet the following requirements for interior
parking lot landscaping and landscape buffers:
(i) Interrupting islands shall not be required.
(ii) End islands shall be provided at the terminus of each
parking bay and shall have a minimum width of nine (9)
feet from face of curb to face of curb. Head-to-head
Parking bays shall include two (2) such end islands.
Each end island shall have one (1) large three (3) inch
caliper shade tree and meet additional planting
requirements for end islands in accordance with section
46-195(f). In lieu of end islands, and island at each
corner of a lot may replace end islands but shall have
the same planting requirements. Existing healthy trees
of a protected species in appropriate locations may be
used as credits for these required trees as described in
section 46-195(f)(1)f.
(iii) Perimeter vegetation consisting of a solid hedge row of
evergreen shrubs planted at three (3) feet on-center
shall provide screening from the ground to a minimum
height of 36 inches with the exception of walkway and
driveway access areas.
(iv) Parking lots with greater than 30 spaces shall meet the
interior parking lot landscaping and landscape buffers
standards in sections 46-195(f) and (g), rather than
those in this section.
(v) All parking lot landscaping shall be irrigated in
accordance with section 46-195(k).
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iv. Any parking lot that shares a property line with a single family
use shall install a six(6)foot tall masonry fence to screen
vehicles from view in lieu of perimeter vegetation. This
requirement does not alter the requirement for end islands along
the affected property lines.
V. Parking shall not be used for commercial, for-profit purposes.
vi. Trucks, tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, and semi-trailers shall not
be parked in parking lots. Panel trucks, pickup trucks, and
those motor vehicles necessary and accessory to the
operation of the associated use may utilize the parking lot as
long as the vehicle has no more than two (2) axles.
(5) Access and circulation.
a. Vehicle access and circulation standards provided in section 46-198 apply to
all new development. These include requirements for connections to existing
and future roads, connection to adjacent development, and design
requirements for driveways.
b. Drive-throughs shall be prohibited except on lots fronting on Mays Street.
The following conditions shall apply to any site where a drive-through is
incorporated:
1. Only one business on a site shall have a drive-through.
2. Drive-throughs shall be part of a building containing two or more
occupants or uses.
3. The principal use associated with the drive-through shall not occupy
more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of a single story
building. For multi-story buildings, the principal use may occupy the
entire first floor.
4. Off-street vehicle stacking spaces shall not be permitted in any front
street yard and shall meet the stacking area standards and design
provided in subsection 46-1960).
5. Vehicular entrances and exits shall be no wider than the minimum
required for one vehicle and shall be in accordance with the city's
design and construction standards.
(6) Lot€fencing design standards. The following standards apply to fencing in the MU-2
district:
a. Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, natural stone,
simulated stone, or wrought iron. Other decorative masonry materials,
reinforced concrete, or wrought iron equivalents may be approved by the
zoning administrator. Existing single-family uses may replace existing wood
fencing with a similar material and in accordance with subsections c., d., and
e. below.
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b. Fence posts shall be constructed of rust-resistant metal parts, concrete-
based masonry or concrete pillars of sound structural integrity.
C. Fence posts and fence panels shall be capped.
d. All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting single-family or
townhouse uses.
e. All fences shall provide a finished face to abutting streets.
f. Decorative street yard fencing of a material other than one specified above
may be approved by the zoning administrator, except that chain link fencing is
prohibited.
(7) Landscaping.
a. Where the building setback provides adequate space, landscaping
foundation treatment shall be required in accordance with the Category 3
standards in subsection 46-195(h).
b. Minor modifications to design and development standards may be permitted
to protect and accommodate protected trees as identified in chapter 43.
C. Screening for parking shall consist of a building, wall, or hedge a minimum
three feet in height as described in be is asserdaase with subsection (c)(3)b.7
above.
d. Pervious concrete and pervious pavers for parking and maneuvering areas
are permitted. Other permeable surfaces may be approved by the zoning
administrator.
(8) Outdoor display and storage.
a. General outdoor storage is prohibited.
b. Outdoor display and limited outdoor storage shall be allowed in accordance
with section 46-199.
C. Limited outdoor storage is prohibited in the street yard.
(9) Site furniture.
a. Site furniture for nonresidential uses, as defined in section 46-5, shall be
required to be of a commercial grade and manufactured for exterior use.
b. Site furniture may also include moveable outdoor site features such as
outdoor cafe tables and planters.
(10) Special conditions for public open space including parks, trails, creeks, and public
plazas.
a. No opaque fences shall be allowed on the portion of a lot abutting any public
open space. Wrought iron fencing or equivalent may be used.
b. There shall be no loading or service areas between the buildings and public
open spaces.
C. An eight-foot wide linear landscaped area in accordance with subsection 46-
195(g)(4) shall be required on lots abutting public open space that have their
parking between the buildings and the public open space. If site constraints
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inhibit the incorporation of the required landscaped area, alternative
landscaping may be approved by the zoning administrator.
(d) MU-2 (Mixed-use downtown medium density) district design standards. The following design
standards apply to all buildings in the MU-2 district, with the exception of certain expansions,
as addressed in subsection (f). Additional standards for apartments, single-family residential
uses, structured parking, expansions, and conversions are provided below this subsection
and replace their counterparts in this subsection where applicable. Alternate design
standards may be approved by the zoning administrator to permit a more flexible or creative
design that still meets the intent of the MU-2 district design standards.
(1) Exterior wall finish. The exterior finish of all buildings shall be natural stone,
sastsimulated stone, brick, architectural concrete masonry units (CMU), glass, three-
step hard Goat stucco, fiber cement siding (except for flat unarticulated panels), or
architecturally finished steel or metal '
Gmrnh na OR theFeef, except for doors, windows, accents and trim.
a. Neither€-fiber cement siding nor corrugated or ribbed metal shall net
comprise more than 33 percent of the exterior wall finish.
b. If architectural CMU is incorporated into a project, it shall have an ashlar
pattern.
C. The use of other materials such as weed-shinglesan weed sidiag shall be
limited to accent features.
d. Other wall materials-assent-materials or recognized architectural styles not
explicitly permitted by this section may be approved in writing by the zoning
administrator.
(2) Orientation requirements.
a. Buildings shall have their main entrance off a public street or plaza.
Entrances shall be easily accessible for pedestrians from the street, a plaza
or the sidewalk.
b. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with primary facades facing each
public street.
C. Where ramps or other accessibility-related structures are installed such that
they are visible from the right-of-way, they shall be integrated into the building
design by facing the structure with the same exterior materials as the
building, using the same stone material that was used in the landscape if
applicable, or screening structures behind planters and other landscape
features.
(3) Exterior color. Day-Glo, luminescent, neon, or similar types of color finishes are not
permitted.
(4) Building elevation variation.
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a. The length of walls facing public streets shall be broken into smaller planes. Wall
planes shall not extend more than an average of 35 feet without an offset or interruption
by a pilaster or structural frames, change in roof line or architectural materials.
b. For buildings with a primary facade length of greater than 140 feet, offsets of at least
three feet in depth shall be required for every 70 feet of facade length.
C. The composition of windows and other major features shall relate to the wall plane
between each offset or other feature identified in subsection b., immediately above.
(5) Building articulation.
a. All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide interest and
variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details that create shade
and cast shadows to provide visual relief to the buildings. Horizontal and
vertical elements of exterior walls should vary in height, design and
projection to provide architectural interest and style.
b. The following is a list of design features that may be used as part of an
integrated, comprehensive building design to provide architectural interest
and style. Such interest and style shall include a minimum of five of the
following:
1. Decorative Gcornices.
2. Eaves.
3. Bow window.
4. Bay window.
5. Arched window.
6. Gable window.
7. Transom windows.
8. Multiple sashed and/or paned upper story windows.
9. Oval or round windows.
10. Shutters.
11. Arched entry, balcony or breezeway entrance.
12. Recessed ,erefFeRt entryways.
13. Storeg#epfront (for retail uses).
14. Arcade/gallery (for retail uses).
15. Stone or brick accent wall.
16. Decorative stone or brick band.
17. Decorative tile.
18. Veranda, porch or balcony.
19. Projected wall or dormer.
20. Variation of roof lines on the building.
21. Decorative caps and chimneys.
22. Stone coursing around windows.
23. Metal canopies.
24. Fabric awnings that relate to window and door bays.
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25. Other features as approved the zoning administrator.
(6) Special design features. The following is a list of special design features that shall be
used as part of an integrated, comprehensive building and site design to provide
architectural interest and style. Such interest and style shall include a minimum of at
least one of the following:
a. Stoops.
b. Rooftop decks.
C. Patios.
d. Decorative street yard fencing.
e. Low masonry walls at property lines.
f. Dooryard.
g. Forecourt.
(7) Windows. In order to ensure appropriate proportion, shape, position, location,
pattern and size of windows on a building, the following shall be required:
a. The entire primary facade shall have a minimum of 30 percent glazing. The
ground floor of the primary facade shall have a minimum of 30 percent
glazing. Upper floors may have less than 30 percent glazing as long as the
entire primary facade has the minimum of 30 percent. All glazing on the
primary facade of the ground floor shall have a minimum light transmittance
of 70 percent.
b. The maximum sill height on the ground floor shall be 30 inches; however, 18
inches is recommended for retail uses. Sill height requirements shall not
apply to multifamily.
C. At least 25 percent of the wall area on any side or rear elevation facing a
public street, creek, park or plaza shall consist of glazing or as permitted by
the building code, whichever is less.
d. To assist with energy efficiency and solar gain the requirements in this
subsection may be reduced by the zoning administrator to the extent that the
required level or location of glazing conflicts with the standards of the
building code,-eF a recognized green building program, or the functionality of
the structure.
(8) Glass. Except for photovoltaic cells, mirrored glass with a reflectivity of 20 percent or
more is not permitted on the exterior walls and roofs of buildings and structures.
. WheR a visibly pi Of is iasoFp
have a PItG. equal .n GF greater than��QFte 12
(g49) Roofing materials.
a. Roofing materials for pitched roofs shall consist of a minimum 25-year
architectural dimensional shingles, tile (clay, cement, natural or
raaaafastured-simulated stone), nonreflective prefinished metal, copper or
other similar materials as approved by the zoning administrator. Portions of
the roof screened by pitched roof sections shall be permitted to be flat to
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provide for mechanical equipment wells or roof decks provided all pitched
sections of the roof meet the roofing material requirements.
b. All roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view
by parapets so as to not be visible from an abutting street, public plaza or
public open space. The parapet shall utilize the same or similar materials as
the principal structure.
(104-) Awnings and canopies. Awnings and canopies attached to buildings shall meet the
following standards:
a. Awnings and canopies shall be placed so as to avoid obscuring details of the
building facade.
b. Fabric awnings for windows shall be a drop-front style, except at arched
window openings, and shall relate to each window or bay.
C. Awnings and canopies shall be placed so that there is a minimum clearance
of eight feet at its lowest point when over a sidewalk or other pedestrian
walkway.
d. Awnings and canopies may encroach up to ten feet or 66 percent of the
distance from the building face to the curb, whichever is less.
(121) Signs. All signs shall comply with the regulations set forth in chapter 30 of the Code
of Ordinances.
(e) Multifamily. All residential uses that consist of multiple dwelling units that are not in
combination with a commercial use shall meet the following standards:
(1) Dwelling forms. Regardless of the number of residential units, live/work units and
upper-story residential units shall not be considered a multifamily use; such units
shall meet the design standards in subsection (d) above. Changes in use from
single-family or commercial to multifamily shall be required to meet all standards
below, as applicable. The following multifamily dwelling forms shall be permitted:
a. Multi-story apartments.
1. Apartments shall be in buildings that are 100 percent residential, and
shall be a minimum of two stories.
2. The ground floor of all facades that face a public street shall be 100
percent natural stone, simulated stone, or brick, eFGast-stege.
b. Townhouses. Townhouses shall be subject to the following standards:
1. Townhouses shall be in a "row house" form consisting of no less
than three attached units.
2. Townhouses shall have raised front steps off the sidewalk to access
the main entrance.
3. Each unit shall include an off-set in wall planes and individual roof
lines separated by recessed entries or shall be distinguished by a
change in facade materials.
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4. All buildings shall be designed to include varied relief to provide
interest and variety and to avoid monotony. This shall include details
that create shade and cast shadows. The following is a list of
features that may be used as part of an integrated, comprehensive
design to provide visual relief to townhouse buildings. Such interest
and style shall include a minimum of five of the following:
L Bow windows.
ii. Bay windows.
iii. Arched windows.
iv. Gable windows.
V. Oval or round windows.
vi. Shutters.
vii. Arched entry, balcony or breezeway entrance.
viii. Stone or brick accent wall.
ix. Decorative stone or brick band.
X. Decorative tile.
xi. Veranda, terrace, porch or balcony.
xii. Projected wall or dormer.
xiii. Variation of roof lines on the building.
xiv. Decorative caps on chimneys.
xv. Other features as approved the zoning administrator.
5. Pedestrian access. Each unit shall have its main pedestrian entrance
off of the street or a landscaped courtyard.
6. Garage doors shall not face a public street.
7. Fencing located within ten feet of an alley or common lot boundary
shall not impede the visibility of drivers entering or exiting the alley.
C. Courtyard building. Attached or detached dwelling units which are arranged
around a central courtyard or series of courtyards on a single site.
1. Pedestrian access.
L At least one courtyard on a site shall provide direct access to
the street.
ii. Each building shall have their primary access from an
internal courtyard.
2. At least 15 percent of the square footage of all building footprints on
a site shall be developed as common courtyard areas. No more than
a total of three courtyards may be developed on one site. When a
site has less than four units, the courtyard shall be one contiguous
area. Paseos, parking areas, designated on-site walkways and
building entry areas shall not count towards the common courtyard
area.
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d. Villa. A large house containing two to eight dwelling units which are
individually accessed from one internal common area.
1. Pedestrian access. The internal common area shall be accessible
from a main entrance at the street level on the primary facade.
e. Multifamily house. A structure that is designed to appear as a large, custom-
built single-family home but may contain up to six dwelling units inside.
1. Pedestrian access. Each unit shall have a primary entrance on the
front or side of the building. Any secondary entrances shall be
located on the side or rear of the building.
f. Carriage house/accessory dwelling unit. Attached or detached accessory
unit above a garage or at grade. Habitable area shall not exceed 450 square
feet per floor. Design and materials should be compatible with the primary
structure on the lot.
(2) The following standards apply to all multifamily uses:
a. Exterior wall finish. The exterior finish of all buildings shall be natural stone,
eaetsimulated stone, brick, architectural concrete masonry units (CMU),
glass, t` Fee step haFd Goat stucco, fiber cement siding (excluding flat,
unarticulated Panels), or architecturally finished steel or metal with a
FRiairRara 30 yea n theFeGf, except for doors,
windows, accents, and trim.
1. The ground floor of all buildings shall be a minimum of 75 percent
natural stone, sastsimulated stone, brick, or architectural CMU with
the exception of multi-story apartments as stated in subsection
(e)(1)a.2.
2. A minimum of two different materials shall be used on each structure
and each material used shall comprise no less than 20 percent of the
exterior wall finish.
3. If architectural CMU is incorporated into a project, it shall have an
ashlar pattern.
4. No more than 33 percent of the building facade may be fiber cement
siding or architecturally finished steel or metal.
5. Carriage house/accessory dwelling units shall be permitted to have
the same exterior materials as the primary structure on the lot.
6. The use of other materialsweGd shingles and WGGd sidiRg shall be
limited to accent features. Other wall finishes, sees—o,� ate ials,or
recognized architectural styles not explicitly Permitted by this section
may be approved in writing by the zoning administrator.
b. Parking. All multifamily uses shall provide on-site parking in accordance with
subsection (c)(3).
(f) Expansions.
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(1) Expansions to existing single-family structures shall meet the height and setback
standards established in subsection (c) or the contextual setback as defined in
subsection 46-163(c)(3).
(2) Expansions, excluding existing single-family, that are less than 35 percent of the
existing gross floor area shall meet the following criteria:
a. Expansions shall reflect the architectural style of the original building,
including roof, articulation, windows, doors, and exterior finish. If the existing
style is not desired for the expanded portion of the structure, the expansion
shall meet the design standards provided in subsection (d), as applicable.
b. Newly constructed portions of the building shall meet all density and
development standards in subsection (c), as applicable.
(3) The cumulative expansion of 35 percent or more of the gross floor area over any
five-year period shall meet the following standards, with the exception of existing
single-family:
a. Each street-facing facade shall be required to incorporate a minimum of
three improvements in accordance with subsection (d).
b. Newly constructed portions of the building shall meet all density and
development standards in subsection (c), as applicable.
(g) Conversions.
(1) Conversions in the MU-2 district from single-family residential to a nonresidential use
shall meet the following density and development standards in subsection (c):
a. Parking (subsection (c)(3));
b. Traffic impact and parking generation studies (subsection(c)(4));
C. Access and circulation (subsection (c)(5));
d. Fencing design standards (subsection (c)(6));
e. Landscaping (subsection (c)(7));
f. Outdoor display and storage (subsection (c)(8));
g. Site furniture (subsection (c)(9)); and
h. Special conditions for public open space (subsection(c)(10)).
(2) The following requirements from the district design standards (subsection (d)) may
apply when changes to the exterior of a building are being made to a conversion:
a. Exterior wall finish (subsection (d)(1));
b. Orientation requirements (subsections (d)(2)a. and (d)(2)c.);
C. Exterior color(subsection (d)(3));
d. Roofing (subsection (d)(10));
e. Awnings and canopies (subsection (d)(11)); and
f. Signs (subsection (d)(12)).
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(3) Expansions in the gross floor area during the conversion process shall meet the
standards in subsection (f) above, as applicable.
(h) MU-2 district compatibility standards. Compatibility standards are intended to minimize the
adverse impacts sometimes associated with adjacent higher intensity development.
(1) Visual screening. The following standards apply to uses other than single family and
courtyard multifamily. Screening for air conditioning units and electrical transformers
shall be in conformance with section 46-195(i). All other ground-mounted equipment
including gas or liquid canisters and tanks, shall be screened from public view and
a_diacent properties by a stone or brick wall. Screening standards for detention/water
quality ponds, dumpsters, trash receptacles, outdoor storage, greuad-meuated
eq"Fneat-and other similar structures are provided in subsection 46-195(1).
(2) Noise. Noise shall be regulated by chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances.
Additionally. 9outdoor paging systems shall not be permitted, except for eating
establishments and outdoor entertainment. Exterior speakers are only permitted for
service and gathering areas at eating establishments and public plazas. Said speakers
shall be oriented in such a manner to minimize the amount of sound audible to
adjacent properties and in the right-of-way.
(3) Lighting.
a. External lighting shall be arranged and controlled so as to deflect light away
from any residential areas.
b. Building illumination.
1. Fully recessed down lights, gooseneck lights or other compact
fluorescent, incandescent, or light emitting diode fixtures appropriate
to the style of a building shall be used.
2. Illumination of a facade to highlight architectural details is permitted.
Fixtures shall be small, shielded and directed toward the building or
downward rather than toward the street or adjacent properties.
C. Site lighting design requirements.
1. Light source (lamp). Only incandescent, compact fluorescent, color-
corrected high-pressure sodium, or light emitting diodes may be
used. The same type shall be used for the same or similar types of
lighting on any one site throughout a development.
2. Mounting. Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone
of light does not cross any property line of the site.
3. Height of fixture. The height of a freestanding fixture shall not
exceed 12 feet.
d. Excessive illumination.
1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
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not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto the street in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
3. The foot candle reading at the property line shall not exceed one foot
candle, except that the reading at any single family Property line
shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles. Uses requiring more illumination
for security purposes may seek approval from the zoning
administrator.
IV.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-155.3, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-155.3. - MU-L (Mixed-use limited) district.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of the MU-L district is to allow single-family and limited commercial
uses in structures that are single-family residential in style. For the purposes of this district,
limited commercial uses include bed and breakfast, office, live/work units, and very limited
retail uses including personal services, artisanal production, and boutique shops. Changes
from single-family to a limited commercial use shall be considered a conversion.
(b) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted subject to applicable supplementary use
standards provided in section 46-160:
Supplementary Use
Use Standards
Bed and Breakfast None
Carriage House/Accessory Dwelling Unit 46-160(q-1)
Government Facilities None
Live/Work 46-160(q)
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Supplementary Use
Use Standards
Office None
Park, Community None
Park, Linear/Linkage None
Park, Neighborhood None
Place of Worship None
Public Safety Facility None
Retail Sales and Services 46-160(aa)
Single-family Detached Home None
Utilities, Minor 46-160(hh)
Utilities, Intermediate 46-160(hh)
Wireless Transmission Facilities, Stealth 46-160(kk)
(c) Density and development standards. All development, including expansions and new
construction, within the MU-L (Mixed-use limited) district shall conform to the density and
development standards described below.
1 MU-L Mixed-use limited density and development standards.
Density and Development Standards for MU-I_(1)
Description Requirement
Minimum front setback from street(ROW) Contextual (Z)
Minimum rear setback, garages and carports 5 ft.
Minimum rear setback with alley 5 ft.
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Density and Development Standards for MU-L(1)
Description Requirement
Minimum rear setback without alley 20 ft.
Minimum side setback 5 ft.
Minimum setback, accessory buildings 5 ft. )3)
Maximum height, principal building 2.5 stories
Maximum height, accessory building 15 ft., or 25 ft. )4)
3 ft. (non-wrought iron)
Maximum height of fence within street yard 6 ft. (wrought iron)
Maximum height of fence outside street yard 6 ft.
)1) Special purpose lots, such as landscape lots and utility lots, are exempted from these
requirements.
(Z) Buildings shall be subject to a contextual front setback in accordance with subsection 46-
163(c)(3). The contextual setback shall establish the minimum required depth.
(3) The setback on all side lot lines shall be 5 feet; the front setback shall be measured from the
front building facade of the principal structure.
(4) A one-story accessory building shall be no taller than 15 feet. If an accessory dwelling unit is
located on top of a garage, the height may be up to 25 feet, or 5 feet taller than the principal building
if the principal building is over 25 feet tall.
(2) Setback requirements.
a. Except as provided below, all required setbacks shall be free from all
encroachments, such as accessory buildings or structures, eaves, roof
overhangs, box windows and fireplaces/chimneys. Air conditioning units and
other ground mounted mechanical equipment are exempt from this
requirement.
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b. Structures may not encroach on any utility easements and utility setbacks
described in the City of Round Rock Design and Construction Standards.
Setbacks shall be adjusted to accommodate conflicts with utility easements.
(3) Parking. In accordance with the downtown master plan, the following standards are
meant to encourage a pedestrian-friendly environment by minimizing curb cuts and
the visual presence of on-site parking. WheFe GR site paFkiRg is 'RGGFPGFated, it shall
tae pt sn-
a. All nonresidential uses shall provide on-street or on-site parking equal to one
space per 400 square feet of gross floor area.
b. An applicant shall be permitted to provide fewer parking spaces than the 1:400
ratio where a site has insufficient driveway capacity and street frontage to
accommodate the required parking in those areas.
C. Parking shall be accommodated in an existing on-site driveway and/or garage
first before the applicant improves other areas.
d. On-street parking shall be created before additional on-site parking is created.
be. Parking and access shall be permitted only on improved surfaces.
sf. A minimum of two on-site parking spaces shall be required for single-family
uses.
dg. For live/work units, parking shall be calculated at the rate indicated above for
the gross floor area of the entire structure.
eh. On-site parking, with the exception of parking in an existing on-site driveway or
garage, is not required but may be constructed in any amount as desired by
the applicant. Where on-site parking is incorporated, it shall be placed in an
unobtrusive location that minimizes impacts to pedestrian circulationOn site
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rpaFkinn Innnm4
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1. On-site parking is prohibited in the street yard.
472. On-site parking shall be accessed from an alley or secondary frontage
where available. '^n,n.n ^ ail^tile v.nm ^ alley-GIF
seseri ll be lesated at-the :eaF of the
rernnepty behind the pFiRGipal stFurture
3. If a property has an existing driveway, it may be utilized to meet the
en site parking requirement but may not be expanded in the street
yard to accommodate additional parking. Slight modifications may be
made to the existing driveway to access additional parking located at
the FeaF Gf the outside the street yard.
4. A driveway may be constructed in the front street yard only if it is the
sole means for accessing on-site parking-"e FeaF 9f the PFOpeFty-
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setback.
5. A property may enty-have more than one driveway only when the
existing driveway accesses a garage and an additional driveway is
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necessary to access on-site parking at the rear of the pFGperty-te
meet the ..alongreqwiFe4:Re_Rt.
6. A driveway shall be no wider than 18 feet within the required front or side
setback.
L On-street parking requirements.
1. Diagonal Parking shall be utilized on the following streets: North Lewis
Street North or South Stone Street North or South Black Street, North
Nelson Street, and North College Street.
2. Parallel parking shall be utilized on the following streets: East Liberty
Avenue, East Bagdad Avenue, East Austin Avenue, Park Way, and
Timberwood Drive.
3. On-street Parking is prohibited on East Main Street without Prior written
approval from the transportation director.
4. The materials and design for all on-street parking shall be approved by
the transportation director.
2j. A new garage shall be permitted with the following standards:
1i. Where an alley exists, garages shall be oriented toward the alley and
the alley shall be utilized to access the garage. If an alley does not
exist, garages shall be oriented toward a secondary frontage, which
shall be utilized to access the garage. If the garage is oriented toward
the secondary frontage, the facade that faces the primary frontage
shall include articulation such as windows and doors.
24. No portion of a garage is permitted in any street yard along the
primary frontage.
14. A driveway constructed to access a new garage shall be no wider
than 18 feet within the setback, and no wider than the garage at any
point.
6. If.eq .ed OR site paFklRg GaRRat be n
(4) Traffic impact analysis. A traffic impact analysis (TIA) shall not be required for any
development in the MU-L district.
(5) Lot Afencing standards.
a. The following design standards apply to fencing in the MU-L district:
1. Fences shall be constructed of the following materials: brick, natural
stone, simulated stone, wrought iron, or wood. Other decorative
masonry materials, reinforced concrete, or wrought iron equivalents
may be approved by the zoning administrator.
2. Fence posts shall be constructed of rust-resistant metal parts,
concrete-based masonry or concrete pillars.
3. Fence posts and fence panels for non-wood fences shall be capped.
4. All fences shall provide a finished face to all public rights-of-way.
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5. Fences may be eight feet in height to accommodate topographical
changes, as approved by the zoning administrator.
6. Fences shall not conflict with sight triangles at street intersections or
obstruct views from adjacent driveways.
b. All nonresidential uses shall be required to install and maintain a fence
constructed of masonry materials such as brick, natural stone, simulated
stone, decorative reinforced concrete, or other equivalent material approved
by the zoning administrator, a minimum of six feet in height, along every
property line which is adjacent to a residential use. The zoning administrator
may waive the requirement based upon a finding of any of the following:
1. The zoning administrator determines that due to the site plan layout
and/or existing conditions, potential impacts will be negligible;
2. The zoning administrator receives a letter from the adjacent
residential property owner(s) requesting that the fence not be
installed; or
3. The zoning administrator determines that existing and/or proposed
vegetation will serve as an adequate screen.
(6) Landscaping.
a. Landscaping foundation treatment shall be required in accordance with the
Category 3 standards in subsection 46-195(h) for all nonresidential uses.
b. Minor modifications to design and development standards may be adjusted
to protect and accommodate protected trees as identified in chapter 43.
(7) Outdoordisplay and storage. No equipment, goods, supplies or materials associated
with the limited commercial use shall be displayed or stored where visible from an
abutting right-of-way or at the property line of an abutting property at a point six feet
above the finished grade.
(d) MU-L (Mixed-use limited) district design standards.
(1) New construction shall meet the City of Round Rock Historic Design Guidelines for
residential properties, except as specifically modified by this Code.
(24) Architectural changes to an existing building and expansions shall reflect the original
architecture, including roof materials, articulation, windows, doors, and exterior
finish, and shall be in compliance with the historic residential character
recommendations in the downtown master plan where it does not conflict with the
standards herein. An appeal to this design requirement shall be heard by the historic
preservation commission.
(32) Pitched roofs shall be required for all detached structures and shall have a pitch
equal to or greater than 4:12fauF te twelve. The pitch may be three to 3:12 if the
span is greater than 60 feet.
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(43) The exterior finish of all new buildings shall be of natural stone, sastsimulated stone,
brick, thFee step haind Geat stucco, fiber cement siding (excluding flat, unarticulated
panels), or wood siding. Single-family uses with structures less than 150 square feet
shall be exempt from exterior finish requirements.
(54) New construction on a vacant lot shall consist of detached structures not sharing a
common wall and shall have only one entrance fronting on the street bearing the
address.
(65) All signs shall comply with the regulations set forth in chapter 30 of the Code of
Ordinances.
(7) Where ramps or other accessibility-related structures are installed such that they are
visible from the right-of-way, they shall be integrated into the building design by facing the
structure with the same exterior materials as the building using the same stone material
that was used in the landscape if applicable, or screening structures behind planters and
other landscape features.
(e) MU-L (Mixed-use limited) district compatibility standards. Compatibility standards are
intended to minimize the adverse impacts sometimes associated with adjacent higher
intensity development.
(1) The hours of operation of any nonresidential use shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. for access by the public. Appeals to these operating hours may be heard by the
zoning board of adjustment.
(2) Visual screening. For conversions from single-family to nonresidential uses, visual
screening with landscaping or fencing of trash receptacles, ground-mounted
equipment, and other similar features shall be required where visible from any public
street.
(3) All nonresidential uses shall not produce external noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor,
heat, glare, fumes, electrical interference or waste runoff.
(4) Lighting.
a. External lighting shall be arranged and controlled so as to deflect light away
from any abutting residential uses.
b. Building illumination. Compact fluorescent, incandescent, or light emitting
diode (LED) fixtures appropriate to a residential style of a building shall be
used.
C. Site lighting design requirements.
1. Mounting. Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the cone
of light does not cross any property line of the site.
2. Height of fixture. The height of a freestanding fixture shall not
exceed eight feet.
d. Excessive illumination.
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1. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates and
substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of any other lot is
not permitted. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it
clearly exceeds the requirements of this section, or if the standard
could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not
substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
2. Lighting shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or excessive
illumination onto the street in a manner that may distract or interfere
with the vision of drivers on such streets.
3. The foot candle reading at the property line shall not exceed one foot
candle.
V.
That Chapter 46, Section 46-160, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), City of
Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended by adding new subsection (d-1) which shall
read as follows:
Sec. 46-160. Supplementary use standards.
(d-1) Bars.
(1) Requirements for MU-1.
a. For the purposes of this section, the following terms are defined:
1. Bar shall be defined as an establishment which
(i) sells alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption:
(ii) does not have a commercial kitchen. and
(iii) does not meet the definition of an"eating establishment' as
defined in Sec. 46-5.
2. Block shall be defined as a group of properties bound on all sides by
adjacent public streets.
b. No more than twelve bars may operate in the MU-1 zoning district.
C. No more than four bars may operate within any single block.
d. No greater than two bars may operate on the same side of any single block.
e. Establishments whose Primary facade, including building and patio areas.
exceeds 100 feet in length shall be counted as two bars.
f. The owner of an establishment counting as two bars according to subsection e.
above shall not be issued a building permit that will expand the premises.
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q. When the limit in subsections b., c., or d. above is reached, any further
prospective bars shall be placed on a waiting list maintained by city staff.
1. The owner of property occupied by a bar which ceases operations shall
be entitled to resume bar use for up to six (6) months after the closing of
the previous bar. If no building permit application is filed with the city or
application for alcoholic beverage license filed with the Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Commission (TABC) seeking to open a new bar on the
property before the end of the six (6) month period, city staff will notify
the longest-tenured waiting list applicant of his/her right to proceed.
2. The waiting list applicant will have 90 days to file an application for a
building permit with the city, or, if no building permit is required, an
application for an alcoholic beverage license with TABC. If neither action
has occurred at the end of the 90 day period, staff will notify the next
waiting list applicant.
VI.
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not
invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted
and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during
which this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and
formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, as amended.
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Alternative 1.
By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the
Council members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate
days was dispensed with.
READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this day of
, 2017.
Alternative 2.
\ R,E�A,D' i1 and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
�V 1c�r , 2017.
D/READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the day of
YCt7., 2017.
ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ATTEST: Vomi"
t/
SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk
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