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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER #'
H.T. HARDY, DIRECTOR OF DEVELO MENT SERVICES
MEETING DATE: APRIL 17, 2001
SUBJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS AM01-02—ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RELATIVE TO THE JUNE 14, 2000
JOINT COUNCIL AND COMMISSION WORKSHOP
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council consider
the following zoning ordinance amendments and take any other action necessary.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
At the June 14, 2000 Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission
Worksession, 14 topics were raised for consideration and possible revision to the
zoning ordinance. Of those original 14 topics some have already been addressed.
Chairman Larry Oliver presented the final recommendations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission to Council on March 6, 2001. The following items remain pending
amendment of the zoning ordinance:
1. the lack of specific lighting standards;
2. the location/aesthetics of loading docks;
3. the visibility of landscaping on a site;
4. limits on signage;
5. noise enforcement;
6. screening of adjacent uses located at different elevations
Attached is a brief summary followed by a copy of the proposed draft amendment(s) to
the ordinance.
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1. Lighting
Recommendation
Staff recommends
consider testing the
Zoning Ordinance c
and take any action
the Planning and Zoning
proposed amendments to
n all approved conditional
necessary.
Backaround Information
Commission and the City Council
Section 55 and Section 58.E of the
ise permits for a period of one year
During the past year, both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City
Council have expressed several concerns regarding outdoor lighting. Staff is
proposing an amendment to Section 55 of the Zoning Ordinance to regulate the
placement, orientation, distribution patterns and fixture types of outdoor lighting.
These standards include:
• the establishment of minimum screening for the reduction of bulb glare;
• design criteria for commercial and industrial districts;
• the reduction of light intensity at ground level at all property lines; and
• methods of enforcement of the proposed lighting standards.
Additionally, Section 58.E, which currently contains the City's lighting regulations,
shall be amended to refer users to the proposed lighting regulations in Section 55.
(pages 6 - 10)
2. Loading Dock Visibility and Location
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council
consider amendments to Sections 311 and 321 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide
for design standards for loading dock doors that address both the location, and
screening of such doors, and take any action necessary.
Within the past year, several requests for freight forwarding facilities have come
before the Council and Commission. A problem common among these requests is
the design and placement of the loading dock doors with respect to the street. Due
to the location and visibility of the remaining industrial sites within the city,
regulations regarding dock door visibility have become necessary.
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The proposed revisions to Sections 311 and 321 of the Zoning Ordinance provide
design standards for loading dock doors that address both the location, and
screening of such doors. They include:
• the use of nine by eighteen foot landscape islands, containing two live oak trees,
to be placed at the terminus of all rows of loading door/loading spaces that are
located along major and minor thoroughfares; and
• prohibiting the location of dock doors such that they would directly face the
street.
(pages 11 - 12)
3. Landscape Visibility
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council
consider the proposed amendments to Section 23.F.3, Section 241.3, Section
25.F.2, Section 26.F.3, Section 27.F.3, Section 291.3, Section 30.F.3, Section
30.F.3, Section 31.F.3, Section 321.3, Section 36.E.4.d, Section 37.E.4.e, and
Section 53.1 of the Zoning Ordinance and take any action necessary.
Background
Members of the Council and Commission have expressed concerns regarding the
visibility of required landscaping on a site. In the past, some projects have placed
required landscaping in the rear of the site or in areas that are not visible from the
street.
The Commission determined that the most effective way to ensure that landscaping
is placed in more visible areas would be to limit the amount of landscaping placed in
the rear yard of the site. More specifically, only the required amount of landscaping,
i.e. rear yard buffer and parking islands shall be used to meet the open space
requirements of a site. Any landscaping placed in the rear yard that is in excess of
the required minimum shall not be used to meet the open space requirements of that
site. (Pages 13 — 25)
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Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council
consider amendments to Section 60 of the Zoning Ordinance, requiring conditional
use permit approval for all pole signs and take any action necessary.
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The rapid development of the City has raised the issue of sign height and location.
The Council and Commission have expressed concerns about the number, type and
height of signs. While several remedies were considered, the Commission felt the
most effective method of restricting sign height would be to require a conditional use
permit for all pole signs, regardless of height. (Pages 26 - 47)
5. Noise
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council
consider amending Section 55 of the Zoning Ordinance with regard to the
enforcement of noise performance standards and take any action necessary.
The methods of measurement and enforcement of the noise performance standards
within the City have not been sufficient. In order to properly address this issue the
following amendments to Section 55 are proposed:
• the location of noise measurement should include the option of measuring the
noise/vibration at the closest lot line if the distance from the source of origin is
less than 25 -ft, thus allowing for stricter enforcement of the noise/vibration
performance standards; and
allow enforcement at the staff level rather than by Council, enabling staff to
enforce the ordinance in a much more timely and efficient manner.
(Page 48)
6. Screening Between Adjacent Uses Located on Different Elevations or
Grades.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council
consider amending Section 50.C.1 and Section 50.C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance with
respect to the measurement of screening wall height.
Background
In the past there have been difficulties with providing appropriate screening when
the site to be screened is located on a different elevation or grade than the adjacent
site. The proposed amendments to Section 50.C.1 and Section 50.C.3 of the Zoning
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Ordinance will require the measurement of the screening wall to be taken at the
nearest property or building setback line, whichever has the highest grade.
(Page 49)
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Section 55 — Performance Standards
Section 55. Performance Standards
Table 2
Type or location of operation Correction in decibels
or character of noise
Daytime operation only 5
Noise source operates less than: 1
(a) 20% of any one-hour period 5
(b) 5% of any one-hour period 10
Noise of impulsive character
(hammering, etc.) -5
Noise of periodic character,
(hum, screech, etc.) -5
Property is located in one of the following
zoning districts and is not within 500
feet of any R district
(a) C -C ef-G-W district 5
(b) LI er-F district 10
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4. VIBRATION: No vibration shall be permitted which is discernible without
instruments at the points of measurement specified in Subsection B.
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5. LIGHTING The pu!'Pnca of this section is to regulate the placement
Section 55
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DRAFT 114101 Section 58 — Parking, Loading, Outside Storage
Section 58. Parking, Loading and Outside Storage Area
Development Standards
Me. • - - ► - - • • • • • • • l • _ l • •
F. The parking area shall be used for passenger vehicles only, and in no case shall be
used for sales, repair work, storage, dismantling or servicing of any vehicles,
equipment, materials or supplies.
G. The off-street loading facilities required for the uses mentioned in this ordinance and
other similar uses, shall be on the same lot or parcel of land as the structure they
are intended to serve, or on a lot or parcel of land abutting the structure they are
intended to serve.
H. All parking, loading spaces and vehicle sales areas on private property shall have
a vehicle stopping device installed so as to prevent parking of motor vehicles in any
required landscaped areas, to prevent any parked vehicle from overhanging a public
right-of-way line, or public sidewalk. An overwide sidewalk on private property may
be permitted so as to allow encroachment of vehicle overhang while maintaining an
unobstructed three-foot minimum sidewalk width. This requirement shall apply only
where spaces are adjacent to the walks, right-of-way, and landscaping. Parking
shall not be permitted to overhang public right-of-way in any. case.
1. Driving lane widths in all private parking lots shall conform to the following
standards:
0 degrees - 34 degrees .......................18 feet minimum
35 degrees - 90 degrees ......................25 feet minimum
All turning radii.....................................25 feet minimum
J. In nonresidential districts, surface parking may extend to the front property line,
except for required screening and landscaping as set forth in the various sections
of this Ordinance.
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Section 31 — Light Industrial
L. OFF-STREET LOADING: No off-street loading is required in the LI Light Industrial
District. If off-street loading is desired, it shall be provided in accordance with
the following provisions as well as the provisions of Section 57 and 58 of this
ordinance.
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provided at the terminua • all rows •' loa•'ing •ooMftading •.
Such islands shall be oriented perpendicular to the building and shall
• at least two (2) • trees. All • islands shall comply
with the requirements of Section 53.1F and Section 53.G of this Zoning
Ordinange.
2. For lots that abut a major or minor arterial street, as identified on the
Thoroughfare Plan, no loading facilities shall directly face the street. A
door is considered to be facing the street when it is at an angle of 450 or
less in relation to the adjacent street.
M. MASONRY REQUIREMENTS: The masonry requirements of Section 54 shall be
met for all buildings and structures.
N. ADDITIONAL BUFFERING, SCREENING, FENCING, & LANDSCAPING. The
Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend and the City Council may
require buffering, screening, fencing and landscaping requirements on any zone
change, conditional use, or special use case or concept plan in addition to or in lieu
of buffering, screening, fencing or landscaping requirements set out specifically in
each use district when the nature and character of surrounding or adjacent property
dictate a need to require such methods in order to protect such property and to
further provide protection for the general health, welfare and morals of the
community in general.
O. OUTSIDE STORAGE USES ESTABLISHED PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 21,1995: Any
use within the Light Industrial District with outside storage platted for record prior to
February 21, 1995, shall be deemed a permitted use. However, no such building,
structure or use shall be altered, changed or expanded unless a conditional use
permit is issued pursuant to Section 48.
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DRAFT 4/9/01 Section 32 — BP Business Park
L. OFF-STREET LOADING: Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance
with the provisions of Section 57 and 58 of this Ordinance. If off-street
loading is desires, it shall be provided in accordance with the following
provisions as well as the provisions of Sections 57 and 58 of this
ordinance.
1 Planter islands
nine (9) feet by eighteen
(18) feet in
dimension, shall
be provided
at the terminus of all
rows of loading
doors/loading
spaces Such
islands shall be
oriented perpendicular
to the
building and
shall contain at least
two (2evergreen
trees All
planter islands
shall comply with
the requirements
of Section 53.F
and Section
53.G of this Zoning Ordinance.
2 For lots that abut a major or minor arterial street as identified on the
Thoroughfare Plan, no loading facilities shall directly face the street
A door is considered to be directly facing a street when it is at an
angle of 450 or less in relation to the ad-jacent street
M. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: The following design requirements shall apply
to all permitted, accessory and conditional uses.
r 1. No outdoor storage, except for refuse and garbage storage, shall be
permitted. Refuse and garbage storage areas shall be landscaped
and screened in accordance with Section 50.13.3.
2. Heating, ventilating, air conditioning and electrical equipment, shall be
designed, installed and operated to minimize noise impact on
surrounding property. All such equipment shall be screened from
public right-of-way.
3. Lighting facilities, if provided, shall be so arranged as to be reflected
away from residentially zoned or used property. Lighting provided
within parking facilities shall meet the requirements of Section 58.E.
4. MASONRY REQUIREMENT: Due to the development nature of the
BP Business Park District, it is recognized that all uses in this district
shall have exterior fire resistant construction having one hundred
(100) percent of the total exterior walls, excluding doors and windows
constructed of brick, stone or other masonry, or material of equal
characteristics in accordance with the City Building Code and Fire
Prevention Code which may not allow for some business park type
developments.
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DRAFT 2/12/01 Section 23. LB Limited Business District
Section 23. LB Limited Business District
3. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE: At least twenty (20) percent of the total lot area
shall be devoted to nonvehicular open space. (Non -vehicular open space is
any area not devoted to buildings, parking, loading, storage or vehicular
use.)
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4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all
main and accessory structures shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total
lot area.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all
main and accessory structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved
areas shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required:
1. LOT WIDTH: Every lot shall have a minimum width of eighty (80) feet.
2. LOT DEPTH: Every lot shall have a minimum depth of not less than one
hundred (100) feet.
3. FRONT YARD: Every lot shall have a front yard of not less than fifteen (15)
feet which shall be utilized a s a landscaped setback area. Front yards shall
not be used for any building, structure, fence, wall or storage area, except
that signs may be permitted in this area. Front yards shall be landscaped
with grass, shrubbery, vines, or trees and no part shall be paved or surfaced
except for minimum access, driveways and sidewalks in accordance with
Section 53 of this Ordinance.
4. SIDE YARDS: Every lot shall have two side yards, each of which shall be
not less than ten (10) feet in width.
5. REAR YARD: Every lot shall have a rear yard of not less than twenty-five
(25) feet in depth.
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between
detached principal or accessory buildings on the same lot shall be not less
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DRAFT 2112/01 Section 24. C -N Neighborhood Commercial District
Section 24. C -N Neighborhood Commercial District
3. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE: At least twenty (20) percent of the total lot area
shall be devoted to nonvehicular open space. (Nonvehicular open space is
any area not devoted to buildings, parking, loading, storage, or vehicular
use.) Planned Commercial Centers permitted as a conditional use shall
meet the requirements of Section 24.N.3.
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4, DISTRICT SIZE: The minimum size of any C -N Neighborhood Commercial
Zoning District shall be one (1) acre and the maximum size of any C -N
Neighborhood Zoning District shall not exceed twelve (12) acres.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all
main and accessory structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved
areas shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required:
1. LOT WIDTH: Every lot shall have a minimum width of one hundred twenty-
five (125) feet.
2. LOT DEPTH: Every lot shall have a minimum depth of not less than one -
hundred -fifty (150) feet.
3. FRONT YARD: Every lot shall have a front yard of not less than twenty-five
(25) feet which shall be utilized as a landscaped setback area. Front yards
shall not be used for any building, structure, fence, wall or storage area,
except that signs may be permitted in this area. Front yards shall be
landscaped with grass, shrubbery, vines, or trees, and no part shall be paved
or surfaced except for minimum access, driveways and sidewalks in
accordance with Section 53 of this Ordinance.
4. SIDE YARDS: Every lot shall have two side yards, each of which shall be
not less than ten (10) feet in width. Planned Commercial Centers permitted
as a conditional use shall meet the requirements of Section 24.N.I.
5. REAR YARD: Every lot shall have a rear yard of not less than twenty-five
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Sec. 25. C -C Community Commercial
Sec. 25. C -C Community Commercial District Regulations
2. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE: At least twenty (20) percent of the total lot area
shall be devoted to nonvehicular open space. (Non -vehicular open space is
any area not devoted to buildings, parking, loading, storage, or vehicular
use.) Planned Commercial Centers permitted as conditional use shall meet
the requirements of Sections 25.N.3.
3. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all
main and accessory structures shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total
lot area.
4. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all
main and accessory structures, parking, storage, loading, and other paved
areas shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.
AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required:
1. LOT WIDTH: Every lot shall have a minimum width of one hundred twenty
(120) feet.
2. LOT DEPTH: Every lot shall have a minimum depth of not less than one
hundred twenty (120) feet.
3. FRONT YARD: Every lot shall have a front yard of not less than twenty-five
(25) feet which shall be utilized as a landscaped setback area. Front yards
shall not be used for any building, structure, fence, wall or storage area,
except that signs may be permitted in this area. Front yards shall be
landscaped with grass, shrubbery, vines, or trees and no part shall be paved
or surfaced except for minimum access, driveways and sidewalks in
accordance with Section 53 of this Ordinance.
4. SIDE YARDS: Every lot shall have two (2) side yards, each of which shall
be not less than twenty (20) feet in width. Planned Commercial Centers
permitted as a conditional use shall meet the requirements of Section 25.N.1.
5.
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REAR YARDS: Every lot shall have a rear yard of not less than twenty-five
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Section 25
Section 26. HC Highway Commercial District
3. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE: At least fifteen (15) percent of the total lot area
shall be devoted to open space. Planned Commercial Centers permitted as
a Conditional Use shall meet the requirements of Section 26.N.3. Provided,
however, there shall be no open space required for lots fronting on the south
side of Northwest Highway, between Jenkins Street and Dooley Street.
4. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all
main and accessory structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved
areas shall not exceed eighty-five (85) percent of the total lot area.
Provided, however there shall be no maximum impervious area requirement
for lots fronting on the south side of Northwest highway, between Jenkins
Street and Dooley Street.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required:
1. LOT WIDTH: Every lot shall have a minimum width of fifty (50) feet.
2. LOT DEPTH: Every lot shall have a minimum depth of not less than one
hundred (100) feet.
3. FRONT YARD: Every lot shall have a front yard of not less than twenty-five
(25) feet which shall be utilized as a landscaped setback area. Front yards
shall not be used for any building, structure, fence, wall or storage area,
except that signs may be permitted in this area in accordance with Section
60. Front yards shall be landscaped with grass, shrubbery, vines, or trees
and no part shall be paved or surfaced except for minimum access,
driveways, and sidewalks.
Provided, however, the front yard set back for lots fronting on the south side
of Northwest highway, between Jenkins Street and Dooley Street, shall be
a minimum of ten (10) feet and may be used for off-street parking, drives,
and sidewalks. The ten (10) foot front yard for this area shall not be used for
any building, structure, fence, wall, or storage area.
4. SIDE YARDS: No side yards are required, except that when property in an
HC District abuts property of a district in which a side yard is required, a side
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DRAFT 2112/01 Section 27. P-0 Professional Office District Regulations
Section 27. P-0 Professional Office District Regulations
3. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE: At least twenty (20) percent of the total lot area
shall be devoted to nonvehicular open space. (Non -vehicular open space is
any area not devoted to buildings, parking, loading, storage or vehicular
use.)
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all
main and accessory structures shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total
lot area.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all
main and accessory structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved
areas shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required
LOT WIDTH: Every lot shall have minimum width of eighty (80) feet.
2. LOT DEPTH: Every lot shall have minimum depth of not less than one
hundred (100) feet.
3. FRONT YARD: Every lot shall have a front yard of not less than twenty-five
(25) feet which shall be utilized as a landscaped setback area. Front yards
shall not be used for any buildings, structure, fence, wall or storage area,
except that signs may be permitted in this area. Front yards shall be
landscaped with grass, shrubbery, vines, or trees and no part shall be paved
or surfaced except for minimum access, driveways and sidewalks.
4. SIDE YARDS: Every lot shall have two (2) side yards, each of which shall
be not less than ten (10) feet in width.
5. REAR YARD: Every lot shall have a rear yard of not less than twenty-five
(25) feet in depth.
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between
detached principal or accessory buildings on the same lot shall be not less
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DRAFT. 2112101 Section 29. HCO Hotel and Corporate Office District
Section 29. HCO Hotel and Corporate Office District
3. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE - At least thirty (30%) percent of the total lot area
shall be devoted to open space. Minimum open space requirements may be
calculated on the basis of the overall development including required buffer
areas, provided that the minimum open space on any individual lot within the
development is not less than fifteen (15%) percent. Minimum open space
areas may include plazas, paved recreation areas and similar urban open
space.
a Landscaping in excess of the required minimum open space that is
located in the rear yard of the site shall net he used to meet the
minimum open spagQ requirements for the site.
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE - The combined area occupied by all
main and accessory structures shall not exceed forty (40%) percent of the
total lot area. In the event planned development contains structured parking,
the maximum coverage may be increased to fifty (50%) percent of the total
lot area provided the minimum open space requirement is increased to forty
(40%) percent.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS AREA - The combined area occupied by all
buildings, structures, off-street parking and paved areas shall not exceed
seventy (70%) percent of the total lot area. Open space amenities such as
sidewalks, paved recreational areas, plazas, and common open space areas
may be excluded from impervious area calculations provided at least forty
(40%) percent of the total development area is devoted to minimum open
space requirements.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required for
each lot within an HCO district:
1. LOT WIDTH - Every lot shall have a minimum width not less than one
hundred fifty (150) feet.
2. LOT DEPTH - Every lot shall have a minimum width not less than two
hundred (200) feet.
3. FRONT YARD - Every tot shall have a front yard of not less than fifty (50)
feet which shall be utilized as a landscaped setback area. Front yards shall
not be used for any building, structure, fence, wall or storage area, except
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DRAFT 2/13101 Sec. 30. RA Recreation/Amusement District
Sec. 30. RA Recreation/Amusement District
3. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE: At least twenty (20) percent of the total lot area
shall be devoted to nonvehicular open space. (Nonvehicular open space is
any area not devoted to buildings, parking, loading, or vehicular use.)
Planned Commercial Centers permitted as a conditional use shall meet the
requirements of Section 30.N.3.
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4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all
buildings and structures shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total lot
area.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all
buildings and structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved areas
shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required:
1. LOT WIDTH: Every lot shall have a minimum width of not less than eighty
(80) feet.
2. LOT DEPTH: Every lot shall have a minimum depth of not less than one
hundred (100) feet.
3. FRONT YARD: Every lot shall have a front yard of not less than twenty five
(25) feet which shall be utilized as a landscaped setback area. Front yards
shall not be used for any building, structure, fence, wall or storage area,
except that signs may be permitted in this area. Front yards shall be
landscaped with grass, shrubbery, Vines, or trees and no part shall be paved
or surfaced except for minimum access, driveways and sidewalks in
accordance with Section 53 of this Ordinance.
4. SIDE YARD: Every lot shall have two (2) side yards, each of which shall be
not less than ten (10) feet in width. Planned Commercial Centers permitted
as a conditional use shall meet the requirements of Section 30.N.1.
5. REAR YARD: Every lot shall have a rear yard of not less than ten (10) feet
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DRAFT 2113/01 Section 31 — Light Industrial
Section 31. LI Light Industrial District
2. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE - At least fifteen (15) percent of the total lot area
shall be devoted to nonvehicular open space. (Nonvehicular open space is
any area not devoted to buildings, parking, loading, storage or vehicular
use.)
3. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE - The combined area occupied by all
buildings and structures shall not exceed fifty (50%) percent of the total lot
area.
4. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS AREA - The combined area occupied by all
buildings, structures, off-street parking and paved areas shall not exceed
eighty-five (85) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required:
1. LOT WIDTH - Every lot shall have a minimum width of not less than one
hundred (100) feet.
2. LOT DEPTH - Every lot shall -have a minimum depth of not less than one
hundred fifty (150) feet.
3. FRONT YARD - Every lot shall have a front yard of not less than thirty (30)
feet in depth which shall be utilized as a landscaped setback area. Front
yards shall not be used for any building, structure, fence, wall, parking or
storage area, except that signs shall be permitted in this area. Front yards
shall be landscaped with grass, shrubbery and trees; and no part shall be
paved or surfaced except for minimum access, driveways and sidewalks in
accordance with Section 53 of this ordinance.
4. SIDE YARD - Every lot shall have two side yards, each of which shall be not
less than fifteen (15) feet in width.
5. REAR YARD - Every lot shall have a rear yard of not less than thirty (30) feet
in depth.
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DRAFT 2/13101 Section 32 — BP Business Park
Section 32. SP Business Park District
3. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE: At least twenty (20) percent of the total lot
area shall be devoted to nonvehicular open space. (Nonvehicular
open space is any area not devoted to buildings, parking, loading,
storage or vehicular use.) Planned Business Parks permitted as a
conditional use shall meet the requirements of Section 32.N.3.
The percentage of minimum open space may be reduced to a
minimum of fifteen (15) per -cent of the total lot area, if the lot width at
the platted front property line is a minimum of one hundred fifty (150)
feet wide and the depth of the entire front yard setback required in
Section 32.G.3. is increased to thirty five (35) feet.
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by
all buildings and structures shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the
total lot area.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied
by all buildings and structures, parking, storage, loading and other
paved areas shall not exceed eighty, (80) percent of the total lot area.
The percentage of maximum impervious surface may be increased to
a maximum of eighty-five (85) percent of the total lot area if the
requirements of Section 32.17.3. are met.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required:
1. LOT WIDTH: Every lot shall have a minimum width of not less than
one hundred fifty (150) feet.
2. LOT DEPTH: Every lot shall have a minimum depth of not less than
two hundred (200) feet.
3. FRONT YARD: Every lot shall have a front yard of not less than thirty
(30) feet which shall be utilized as a landscaped setback area. Front
yards shall not be used for any building, structure, fence, wall or
storage area, except that signs may be permitted in this area. Front
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Section 36. PCD Planned Commerce Development Districts
(d) MINIMUM OPEN SPACE LOTS: All lots created within a PCD District
shall maintain a minimum open space area equal to thirty (30) percent
of the total lot area. No building structure, accessory use, parking or
loading area or storage areas shall be included in the calculation of
the minimum open space area. Landscaping of these areas shall be
in accordance with Section 53 of this Ordinance.
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(e) DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: No two (2) buildings on the
same parcel may be located closer to one another than a distance
equal to the height of the lower building.
(f) MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS AREA: The maximum impervious area of
any lot created within the PCD District shall not exceed seventy-five
(75) percent of the total lot area. The cumulative impervious area for
the entire PCD District shall not exceed seventy (70) percent.
(g) MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS: Each lot or parcel of land
created within a PCD District shall conform to the yard requirements
of the most restrictive zoning district in which the building would be
permitted as a matter of right. Minimum yard requirements of interior
lots may be waived by the Planning and Zoning Commission provided
that all lots shall have a front yard of not less than twenty-five (25)
feet.
(h) MAXIMUM HEIGHT: No building or structure shall be erected or
altered to a height exceeding forty (40) feet unless additional front
yard space is provided. For each additional three (3) feet of front
yard, in excess of twenty-five (25) feet, the height of the building may
be increased by ten (10) feet provided that: All allowable heights shall
conform to the Airport Height District regulations; no building shall
exceed one hundred (100) feet in height; and no building within two
hundred (200) feet of any residential district shall exceed forty (40)
feet in height.
(i) PERIMETER BUFFER YARD: Each PCD District shall maintain a
buffer yard around the entire perimeter of the property. The perimeter
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Section 37. PID Planned Industrial Development District
(e) MINIMUM OPEN SPACE LOTS: All lots created within a PID District shall
maintain a minimum open space area equal to thirty (30) percent of the total
lot area. No building structure, accessory use, parking or loading area or
storage areas shall be included in the calculation of the minimum open space
area. Landscaping of these areas shall be in accordance with Section 53 of
this Ordinance.
(f) DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: No two (2) buildings on the same
parcel may be located closer to one another than a distance equal to the
height of the lower building.
(g) MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS AREA: The maximum impervious area of any lot
created within the PID District shall not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of
the total lot area.
(h) MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS: Each lot or parcel of land created within
a PID District shall generally conform to the yard requirements of the most
restrictive zoning district in which the building would be permitted as a matter
of right. Minimum yard requirements may be waived by the Planning and
Zoning Commission provided that all lots shall have a front yard of not less
than twenty-five (25) feet. Where the lot lines of uses in industrial groups 1
and 2 abut railroad rights-of-way or sidings, no minimum yard is required.
(i) MAXIMUM HEIGHT: No building or structure shall be erected or altered to
a height exceeding forty (40) feet unless additional front yard space is
provided. For each additional three (3) feet of front yard, in excess of twenty-
five (25) feet, the height of the building may be increased by ten (10) feet
provided that: all allowable heights shall conform to the Airport Height
District regulations; no building shall exceed one hundred (100) feet in
height; and no building within two hundred (200) feet of any residential
district shall exceed forty (40) feet in height.
PERIMETER BUFFER YARDS: Each PID District shall maintain a buffer
yard around the entire perimeter of the property. The perimeter buffer yard
shall be at least one hundred (100) feet in width as measured from the
property line. As an alternative on any side, the one hundred (100) foot wide
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Section 53. Landscaping Regulations
1. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON -VEHICULAR OPEN SPACE. In
addition to the landscaping of off-street parking and vehicular use areas, all
remaining open spaces on any developed lot or parcel shall conform to the following
minimum requirements:
1. Grass, ground cover, shrubs, and other landscape materials shall be used
to cover all open ground within twenty (20) feet of any building or paving or
other use such as storage.
2. All structures shall be treated with landscaping so as to enhance the
appearance of the structure and to screen any detractive or unsightly
appearance.
3. Landscaping shall be provided on each developed lot in accordance with the
following standards:
a. In all residential zoning districts (except R-20, R-12.5, and R-7.5), a
minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the landscaping shall be located in
the required front yard.
b. In all non-residential zoning districts, a minimum of fifteen (15) percent
of the total site area shall be devoted to feature landscaping with not
less than fifty (50) percent of the landscaping being located in the
required front yard.
4. Trees shall be planted in non vehicular open space to meet the following
requirements. Existing trees that are preserved on a developed site may be
credited to the following requirements
Percentage of Site in
Vehicular Open Space
Less than 30
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Over 50
Tree Ratio per Non-
vehicular Open Space
1 tree/2500 sq. ft.
1 tree/3000 sq. ft.
1 tree/4000 sq. ft.
5. Land scaaing in excess of the required minimum open space that is located
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J. SIGHT DISTANCE AND VISIBILITY: Rigid compliance with these landscaping
requirements shall not be such as to cause visibility obstructions and/or blind
comers at intersections. Whenever an accessway intersects a public right-of-way
or when the subject property abuts the intersection of two (2) or more public rights-
of-way, a triangular visibility area, as described below, shall be created.
Landscaping within the triangular visibility area shall be designed to provide
unobstructed cross -visibility at a level between three (3) and six (6) feet. Trees may
be permitted in this area provided they are trimmed in such a manner that no limbs
or foliage extend into the cross -visibility area. The triangular areas are:
1. The areas of property on both sides of the intersection of an accessway and
a public right-of-way shall have a triangular visibility area with two (2) sides
of each triangle being ten (10) feet in length from the point of the intersection
and the third side being a line connecting the ends of the other two (2) sides.
2. The areas of property located at a comer formed by the intersection of two
(2) or more public rights-of-way shall have a triangular visibility area with two
(2) sides of each triangle being twenty (20) feet in length from the point of the
intersection and the third side being a line connecting the ends of the other
two (2) sides.
Landscaping, except required grass and low ground covers, shall not be
located closer than three (3) feet from the edge of any accessway pavement.
In the event other visibility obstructions are apparent in the proposed
Landscape Plan, as determined by the Director, the requirements set forth
herein may be reduced to the extent to remove the conflict.
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Section 60. Sign Standards
(12) Pole Sign Conditional Uses.
The following Conditional Uses may be permitted provided
they meet the provisions of Section 48 and a Conditional Use
Permit is issued:
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b. A sign face with changeable copy exceeding thirty (30)
percent of the gross surface area of the sign face.
c. Pole signs on property zoned Neighborhood Commercial,
Community Commercial and Highway Commercial and
located adjacent to Highway 121 (excluding south of the
Highway 360 intersection not extending past a point 2,400
feet due south of the southern right-of-way of Timberline
Drive), Highway 360 and Highway 114 (excluding Business
114), and F.M. 2499 may be a minimum of twenty (20) feet
in height up to forty (40) feet in height. For pole signs
exceeding twenty (20) feet in height, the sign cabinet
dimensional requirements shall be a maximum of thirty-six
(36) inches in depth and a maximum gross surface area of
two hundred eighty-eight (288) square feet. There shall be
no minimum or maximum cabinet width or height
regulations for signs approved with a conditional use
exceeding twenty (20) feet in height.
e. PROJECTING SIGNS. A sign that is wholly or partly dependent upon
a building for support and which projects more than twelve (12) inches
from such building, but less than forty-eight (48) inches.
f. ROOF SIGNS. A sign fastened to or resting on the roof of a structure.
g. WALL SIGNS. A sign fastened to or painted on a wall of a building
or structure in such a manner than the wall becomes merely the
supporting structure or forms the background surface, and which does
not project more than twelve (12) inches from such building.
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h. PORTABLE COMMERCIAL BILLBOARDS. Any sign which is
supported by the ground but not attached to the ground, or other
object which is used primarily to advertise to the general public for
commercial purposes; is of a temporary nature; is not directly
connected to or in relation to or in dose proximity to a business,
church, development or other establishment that is being advertised.
1. PORTABLE ON-SITE BUSINESS SIGNS. Any sign supported by the
ground but not attached to the ground or other object, which is of a
temporary nature, and is used for advertising purposes connected to,
adjacent to or in dose proximity of the business, church, development
or other establishment that is being advertised.
j. PORTABLE SANDWICH BOARD. A portable sign, consisting of two
panels of equal size, made of painted, decay resistant wood, which
are hinged at the top and placed on the ground or pavement so as to
be self supporting. Portable Sandwich Boards must conform to the
following regulations:
(1) Maximum sign height shall be three (3) feet.
(2) Maximum sign width shall be two (2) feet.
(3) Signs shall not be placed in front of adjoining property. No
portion of the sign shall extend more than three (3) feet from
the building face.
(4) A minimum dear sidewalk width of forty-eight (48) inches shall
be maintained.
(5) Chalkboards may be used for daily changing messages. No
changeable letters on tracks may be used.
(6) Sign must be removed after business hours.
k. HISTORIC WALL SIGN. A sign painted directly on a building existing
as of October 18, 1994, which is a restoration of or an exact replica
of a sign advertising a historic former premise or a product. A replica
sign must be documented as a historic sign known to have previously
existed on a building in Grapevine.
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1. TEMPORARY DIRECTIONAL SIGNS: A sign supported by the
ground, conforming to the following regulations:
(1) Maximum sign height shall be fifteen (15) feet.
(2) Maximum area: The maximum gross surface of the sign
cabinet shall be sixty-four (64) square feet for signs placed on
State Highways and thirty-two (32) square feet for signs placed
on property fronting streets designated on the City of
Grapevine Thoroughfare Plan.
(3) Permitted locations: Signs shall be located only on property
fronting State Highways or property fronting on streets
designated on the City of Grapevine Thoroughfare Plan.
(4) Maximum number of signs shall be two (2) signs for any
subdivision.
(5) Minimum spacing shall be one hundred (100) feet measured
` radially from all other off-site development signs.
(6) The sign shall be removed upon permits being issued to build
upon ninety-five (95) percent of the lots being advertised.
(7) Temporary Directional Signs are permitted in all zoning
districts.
(8) Permits issued for Temporary Directional Signs shall be issued
for periods of two years. Permits shall become null and void
when permits are issued to build upon ninety-five (95) percent
of the lots in a subdivision being advertised.
(9) Removal of signs: Permittee agrees to remove signs promptly
after the permit expires or is terminated. Permittee submits a
bond with the application in face amount equivalent to the cost
of removing same in the event the sign is not removed within
thirty (30) days expiration or termination of the permit.
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The bond is for the benefit of the City, who may recover its costs
incurred in removing same. Permittee, in its application, authorizes
the City to remove the sign and releases the City, its officers, agents,
servants and employees from all injuries and damages for removal of
the same after permittee fails to remove same.
1. GROSS SURFACE AREA OF SIGNS. The entire area within a single
continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of such sign and in no
case passing through or between any adjacent elements of same. Such
perimeter shall not include any structural elements lying outside the limits of
such sign which do not form any integral part of the display. The gross area
of a sign shall be measured on only one side of a sign. When two (2) or
more signs are located on a zoning lot, the gross surface area of all signs on
the lot shall not exceed the maximum gross surface area per street frontage
set by the applicable district regulations, except as is provided by Section
60.C.8. For computing the area of any wall sign which consists of letters
mounted or painted on a wall, the area shall be deemed to be the area of the
smallest rectangular figure which can encompass all of the letters.
2. HEIGHT OF SIGNS. Sign height shall be measured from ground level at the
base of or below the sign to the highest element of the sign.
3. BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL CODES APPLICABLE. All signs must
conform to the regulations and design standards of the Building Code and
other Ordinances of the City of Grapevine.
4. ILLUMINATES SIGNS. Signs shall be shaded wherever necessary to avoid
casting a bright light upon property located in any residential district or upon
any public street or park. Any illuminated sign located on a lot adjacent to
or across the street from any residential district, which sign is visible from
such residential district, shall not be illuminated between the hours of 11:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
5. FLASHING OR MOVING SIGNS. No flashing signs, rotating or moving
signs, animated signs, signs with moving lights, or signs which create the
illusion of movement shall be permitted. A sign on which the current time
and/or temperature is indicated by intermittent lighting shall not be deemed
to be a flashing sign if the lighting changes are limited to the numerals
indicating the time, temperature, or message and do not change more
frequently than every fifteen (15) seconds.
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6. ACCESSWAY OR WINDOW. No sign shall block any required accessway
or window.
7. SIGNS ON TREES OR UTILITY POLES. No sign shall be attached to a
tree, utility pole, or fence post whether on public or private property.
8. CORNER AND THROUGH LOTS. On comer and through lots, each lot line
that abuts a street or highway shall be considered a separate street frontage.
On comer and through lots, restrictions that are phrased in terms of "signs
per zoning lot" shall be deemed to permit the allowable number of signs
facing each street or highway that abuts the lot.
9. METAL SIGNS.
a. Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring
internal wiring or electrically wired accessory fixtures attached to a
metal sign shall maintain a free clearance to grade of at least nine (9)
feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign
shall maintain a clearance of at least nine (9) feet to ground.
b. No metal ground shall be located within eight (8) feet vertically and
four (4) feet horizontally of electric wires or conductors in free air
carrying more than forty-eight (48) volts, whether or not such wires or
conductors are insulated or otherwise protected.
10. PERMITTED POLE, MONUMENT AND GROUND SIGNS. In all districts
where pale; monument and ground signs are permitted, only one of the thFee
() two (2) structural types shall be permitted per lot. More than one
monument or ground sign may be permitted for Planned Commercial Centers
provided they meet the provisions of Section 48, and a Conditional Use
Permit is issued.
11. Whenever a sign is damaged by wind, is inadequately maintained, the
construction is faulty, or it is damaged by any other cause, it shall be
declared a public nuisance and the owner shall be required to repair such
sign substantially to its original condition as determined by the Director of
Development Services, or at the owner's election such sign shall be
removed. A sign which has been permitted to remain in place as a
nonconforming use shall be removed when the sign, or a substantial part of
it is blown down or otherwise destroyed or dismantled for any purpose other
than maintenance operations or for changing the letters, symbols or other
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material on the sign. For purposes of this Section 60, a sign or substantial
part of it is considered to have been destroyed only if the cost of repairing the
sign is more than sixty (60) percent of the cost of erecting a new sign of the
same type at the same location.
12. Planned Commercial Center's are defined as having a five (5) acre minimum
size with a combination of retail stores, offices, personal service
establishments and similar uses.
a. It shall be unlawful to attach any sign to or upon any vehicle, trailer,
skid or similar mobile structure where the primary use is to provide a
base for such sign or constitute the sign itself. Such signs attached
to or upon any vehicle or mobile structure shall be prohibited where
any such vehicle is allowed to remain parked along a right-of-way in
the same location, or in the same vicinity, at frequent or extended
periods of time, where the intent is apparent to be one of using the
vehicle and signs for purposes of advertising establishments, services
or products.
b. It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section if
the owner of the vehicle can show through a log or other
documentation made contemporaneously with the vehicle usage that
the primary use of the vehicle is for delivery of the goods or services
identified on the vehicle, or other bona fide business transportation.
Primary use shall mean more than 50% of the total hours such
vehicle is in use.
C. Exceptions:
1. Vehicle identification signs attached to or painted upon a
vehicle used for delivery or bona fide business transportation.
2. Political signs in or upon a motor vehicle when not illuminated.
1 No sign shall be erected or maintained at any location where by reason of its
position, size, shape or color, it may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with
the view of, or be confused with, any traffic control -sign, signal or device, or
where it may interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
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2. No sign shall be located in any vision triangle formed by the center lines of
any two (2) intersecting streets. At any intersection where at least one of the
intersecting streets is an arterial street (as defined in the Thoroughfare Plan
of the City of Grapevine) the sides of the triangle formed by the center lines
of the intersecting streets shall be one hundred -twenty (120) feet in length
as measure outward from the point of intersection of such center lines along
such center lines. At all other intersections, each of such sides shall be
eighty (80) feet in length.
EXEMPTION.
1. The following signs shall be exempt from the requirements of this section:
(a) Flags, or emblems of a government or of a political, civic,
philanthropic, educational or religious organization, when displayed
on private property.
(b) Signs of a duly constituted governmental body for traffic or similar
regulatory devices, legal notices, warnings at railroad crossings,
recreational scoreboards for football, baseball fields or other sports
attractions, and city park signage; and other instructional or regulatory
signs having to do with health, hazards, parking, dumping, etc. Off
premise signs or commercial billboards shall not be exempt from this
section.
(c) Address numerals and other signs required to be maintained by law
or governmental order, rule or regulation, provided that the content
and size of the sign do not exceed the requirements of such law,
order, rule or regulation.
(d) Small signs, displayed on private property for the convenience of the
public, including signs to identify entrance and exit drives, parking
areas, one-way drives, restroom, freight entrances, and the like,
(shall) conform to the following regulation:
(1) The maximum height of the sign shall be forty-two (42) inches.
(2) A company logo or name shall not exceed ten percent (10%)
of the sign.
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(3) Directional signs, i.e., enter, exit, drive-through, shall have an
arrow indicating the direction of travel.
(4) The maximum gross surface of the sign cabinet shall be five (5)
square feet.
(e) Scoreboards in athletic stadiums.
(f) Temporary political signs regulated by Chapter 20, Article ll, Division
3, of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
(g) Signs in the right-of-way regulated by Chapter 20, Article I, Section
20-17.1 of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
(h) Permission is granted as a special privilege to any business in a
properly zoned area to display flags, banners and balloons for a
period not exceeding two (2) weeks in any quarter of a calendar year
in connection with special sales being conducted by said business.
Such signs and their placement must be approved by the Director of
Development Services. Such flags, banners and balloons may be
erected and maintained only during such two (2) week period. Flags,
banners and balloons which advertise a business's grand opening
may be displayed for a extended period not to exceed thirty (30) days
within sixty (60) days of the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for
a new business. Flags, banners and balloons which advertise a
business going out of business may extend the two week period not
to exceed thirty days. A permit shall be required.
(i) Permission may be granted by the Director of Development Services
as a special privilege to civic organizations and other nonprofit
organizations to erect signs promoting special events or activities at
the locations and times, and under the conditions specified by the
Director of Development Services. A permit shall be required.
{j) On -premises signs for hospitals as defined in Section 12.A.196 of this
Ordinance.
2. The following signs are exempt from the zoning permit requirement of
Section 60.A., but shall comply with all of the other regulations imposed by
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(a) Nameplate signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in gross surface
area accessory to a single-family or two-family dwelling.
(b) Nameplate signs not exceeding fifteen (15) square feet in gross
surface area accessory to a multiple -family dwelling.
(c) On -premises signs when located on property used for agricultural
purposes and pertaining to the sale of agricultural products produced
on the premises.
F. SIGNS IN R-20, R-12.5, R-7.5, R-5.0, R-3.5, R-3.75, R -MH, R TH, R -MF -1, R -MF -2,
R-MODH, PRD -6, PRD -12, and HGT DISTRICTS.
1. FUNCTIONAUSTRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED. The following
permitted functional uses shall be limited to the associated structural types
of signs:
(a) On -Premise Signs: For churches, convents and other places of
worship, parks, playgrounds, nature preserves, and for multifamily
dwellings in RMF -1 and RMF -2 zoning districts and neighborhood day
care centers and Bed and Breakfast Inns approved with a special use
permit in accordance with Section 4.9, Special Use Permits, and any
use approved as a conditional use in the HGT District.
(1) Ground signs
(2) Wall signs, except no wall signs shall be permitted in the HGT
District
(b) Development Signs: Spp definition 60.13.1.(c)
(4) Gr'qund--mss
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(c) Construction Signs: SPe definition 60 B 1 (d)
(1-) G4—skins
(2) Peie-s'_
(d) Real Estate Signs: See definition 60.B.1.(e).
(e) Subdivision Signs:
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(1) Ground signs
0L NUMBER • SIGNS PERMITTED.
(a) On -Premise: One (1) ground sign per platted lot and one (1) wall sign
per street frontage.
(b) Development: One (1) per subdivision.
(c) Construction: One (1) per each ten (10) platted lots, not to exceed a
total of four (4) signs per subdivision.
(d) Real Estate: One (1) per platted lot.
(e) Subdivision Sign: One (1) per each ffity (50) lots, not to exceed a total
of four (4) signs per subdivision.
3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA.
(a) On -Premise Signs: Thirty-two (32) square feet.
(b) Development Signs: Sixty-four (64) square feet.
(c) Construction Signs: Thirty-two (32) square feet.
(d) Real Estate Signs: Six (6) square feet.
(e) Subdivision Signs: Sixty (60) square feet per sign.
4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
(a) Development Signs: Fifteen (15) feet.
(b) Construction Signs: Twelve (12) feet.
(c) Real Estate Signs: Six (6) feet.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
(a) On -Premise: Fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line.
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(b) Development: Ten (10) feet from the front lot line.
(c) Construction: Fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line.
(d) Real Estate: Five (5) feet from the front lot line.
(e) Subdivision Sign: Fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line.
6. ILLUMINATION. No sign shall be illuminated except that on -premise signs
may be illuminated with incandescent or fluorescent light.
G. SIGNS IN THE CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
1. FUNCTIONAUSTRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED. The following
permitted functional uses shall be limited to the associated structural types
of signs:
(a) Nameplate Signs:
(1) Wall
(b) On -Premise Signs:
(1)
Wall signs
(2)
Ground signs
(3)
Awning, canopy, marquee
(4)
Projecting
(5)
Portable sandwich board
(6)
Historic wall sign
(c) Real Estate Signs:
(1) Wall
2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED:
(a) Nameplate: One (1) per storefront.
(b) On -Premise Signs: Awning, canopy, marquee, and either one (1) wall
sign per each individual wall for each lease space or one (1)
projecting sign, and one (1) ground sign per platted lot, one (1)
portable sandwich board per building and historic wall signs as
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approved by the Historic Preservation Commission.
(c) Real -Estate: One (1) per storefront.
(a) Nameplate: Two (2) square feet.
(b) Projecting Signs: Twenty-five square feet.
(c) Real -Estate: Thirty-two (32) square feet.
(d) Wall Signs: Fifteen (15) percent of the wall, except for historic wall
signs approved by the Historic Preservation Commission.
(e) Awning, Canopy and Marquee: Twenty-five (25) percent of the
awning, canopy or marquee.
4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT: No sign shall protrude above the roof or eave line of
the principal structure. Projecting signs shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet
above sidewalk grade and shall not protrude above the roof or eave line of
the principal structure.
(a) Ground Signs: Ten (10) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION: Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -
premise signs only.
H. CN NEIGHBORHOOD, CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, RA
RECREATION/AMUSEMENT AND PCD PLANNED COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.
1. FUNCTIONALJSTRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED. The following
permitted functional uses shall be limited to the associated structural types
of signs.
(a) Nameplate Signs:
(1) Wall
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(b) On -Premise Signs:
(1) Wall
(2) Awning, canopy, marquee
(3) Ground
(4) Pole (upon approval of a conditional use i2ermi
(5) Monument
(c) Development Signs: ,See definition 60.13.1.(cl
(4-)----6muod
(2)Pole
•) Construction Signs:- definition .1 .
(4) GFeuAd
(e) Real Estate Signs: See definition 60 B 1 te).
(1) Ground
(2) malt
(3) Reye
(f) Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground
2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED;
(a) Nameplate Signs: One (1) per lease space.
(b) On -Premise Signs: One (1) ground, monument or pole sign per
platted lot and one (1) awning, canopy, marquee, sign per lease
space; one (1) wall sign per each individual wall for each lease space,
provided, however, in the case of a Planned Commercial Center
approved pursuant to a conditional use or property zoned CC
Community Commercial, PGD, or HC, the City Council may authorize
and approve one (1) or more additional ground, monument or pole
signs within a platted subdivision where it is determined by the City
Council, after receipt of a recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission, that a need exists for such additional ground,
monument or pole signs in order to properly and adequately inform
and apprise the public relative to the commercial activities being
conducted within the platted subdivision by the issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit. _
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(c) Development Signs: One (1) per platted lot.
(d) Construction Signs: One (1) per platted lot.
(e) Real Estate Signs: One (1) per platted lot.
(f) Subdivision Sign: One (1) per each fifty (50) lots, not to exceed a total
of four (4) signs per subdivision.
(a) Nameplate Signs: Two (2) square feet.
(b) Developments: Sixty-four (64) square feet.
(c) Construction: Sixty-four (64) square feet.
(d) Real Estate: Sixty-four (64) square feet.
(e) Wall: Twenty-five (25) percent of the wall.
(f) Awning, Canopy or Marquee: Fifty (50) percent of the awning, canopy
or marquee.
(g) Subdivision Signs: Sixty (60) square feet per sign.
4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
(a) Development, Construction, Real Estate: Fifteen (15) feet.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
(a) On -Premise: Ten (10) feet.
(b) Development: Ten (10) feet.
(c) Construction: Fifteen (15) feet.
(d) Real Estate: Fifteen (15) feet.
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(e) Subdivision Signs: Fifteen (15) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION: Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -
premises signs only.
1. LB, GV, PO, AND HCO DISTRICTS.
1. FUNCTIONAL/STRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED. The following
permitted functional uses shall be limited to the associated structural types
of signs:
(a) Nameplate Signs:
(1) Wall
(b) On -Premises Signs:
(1) Wall
(2) Awning, canopy, marquee
(3) Ground
(4) Pole (upon _approval of a conditional use permit) (Not
allowed in the Grapevine Vintage District)
(5) Monument
(c) Development Signs: See- definition 60.B.1.fc)
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Signs:(2) Role (Not allowed in the neviRe I 4A
(d) Construction Signs: See definition 60,13,
(1) GFound
(e) Real Estate definition .1
(1) GFeuRd
Pole (Not _
(f) Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground
2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED:
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(a) Nameplate Signs: One (1) per lease space.
(b) On -Premise Signs: One (1) ground, monument or pole sign per
platted lot and one (1) awning, canopy, marquee sign per lease
space, one (1) wall sign per each individual wall for each lease space.
(c) Development Signs: One (1) per platted lot.
(d) Construction Signs: One (1) per platted lot.
(e) Real Estate Signs: One (1) per platted lot.
(f) Subdivision Signs: One (1) per each fifty (50) lots, not to exceed a
total of four (4) signs per subdivision.
3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA:
(a) Nameplate: Two (2) square feet.
(b) Development: Sixty-four (64) square feet.
(c) Construction: Sixty-four (64) square feet.
(d) Real Estate: Sixty-four (64) square feet.
(e) Wall: Twenty-five (25) percent of the wall.
(f) Awning, Canopy, Marquee: Fifty (50) percent of the awning, canopy
or marquee.
(g) Subdivision Signs: Sixty (60) square feet per sign.
4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
(a) Development, Construction, Real Estate: Fifteen (15) feet.
(b) On -Premise: Awning, canopy, marquee: Thirty (30) feet in HCO
District.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
(a) On -Premise: Ten (10) feet.
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(b) Development: Ten (10) feet.
(c) Construction: Fifteen (15) feet.
(d) Real Estate: Fifteen (15) feet.
(e) Subdivision Signs: Fifteen (15) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION: Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -
premises signs only.
HC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
1. FUNCTIONAL/STRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED. The following
permitted functional uses shall be limited to the associated structural types
of signs.
(a) Nameplate Signs:
(1) Wall
(b) On -Premise Signs:
(1) Wall
(2) Awning, canopy, marquee
(3) Ground
(4) Pole (upon approval of a conditional use permits
(5) Monument
(c) Development Signs: See definition 60.13.1.(c)
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
(d) Construction Signs: See definition 60.B.I.M
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
(e) Real Estate Signs: See definition 60,13.1.M -
e).
Gpeund
(2) Wall
(3) Pole
(f) Subdivision Signs:
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(1) Ground
2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED:
Section 60 — Sign Standards
(a) Nameplate signs: One (1) per lease space.
(b) On -Premise Signs Excluding Properties Fronting Wall Street: One (1)
ground, monument or pole sign per platted lot and one (1) awning,
canopy, marquee sign per lease space, one (1) wall sign per each
individual wall for each lease space, provided, however, in the case
of a Planned Commercial Center approved pursuant to a Conditional
Use or property zoned CC Community Commercial, PCD or HC, the
City Council may authorize and approve one (1) or more additional
ground, monument or pole signs within a platted subdivision where it
is determined by the City Council, after receipt of a recommendation
from the Planning and Zoning Commission, that a need exists for
such additional ground, monument or pole signs in order to properly
and adequately inform and apprise the public relative to the
commercial activities being conducted within the platted subdivision
by the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
(c) On -Premise Signs For Properties Fronting Wall Street: One (1)
monument sign per platted lot and one (1) awning, canopy, marquee
sign per lease space, one (1) wall sign per each individual wall for
each lease space, provided, however, in the case of a Planned
Commercial Center approved pursuant to a Conditional Use, the City
Council may authorize and approve one (1) or more additional
monument signs within a platted subdivision where it is determined by
the City Council, after receipt of a recommendation from the Planning
and Zoning Commission, that a need exists for such additional
monument signs in order to properly and adequately inform and
apprise the public relative to the commercial activities being
conducted within the platted subdivision by the issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit.
(d) Development Signs: One (1) per platted lot.
(e) Construction Signs: One (1) per platted lot.
(f) Real Estate Signs: One (1) per platted lot.
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(g) Subdivision Signs: One (1) per each fifty (50) lots, not to exceed a
total of four (4) signs per subdivision.
3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA:
(a) Nameplate Signs: Two (2) square feet.
(b) Development: Sixty-four (64) square feet.
(c) Construction: Sixty-four (64) square feet.
(d) Real Estate: Sixty-four (64) square feet.
(e) Wall: Twenty-five (25) percent of the wall.
(f) Awning, Canopy or Marquee: Fifty (50) percent of the awning, canopy
or marquee.
(g) Subdivision Signs: Sixty (60) square feet per sign.
4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
(a) Development, Construction, Real Estate: Fifteen (15) feet.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
(a) On -Premise: Ten (10) feet.
(b) Development: Ten (10) feet.
(c) Construction: Fifteen (15) feet.
(d) Real Estate: Fifteen (15) feet.
(e) Subdivision Signs: Fifteen (15) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION: Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -
premises signs only.
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K. LI LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, BP BUSINESS PARK AND PID PLANNED INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS:
1. FUNCTIONAUSTRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED. The following
permitted functional uses shall be limited to the associated structural types
of signs.
(a) Nameplate Signs:
(1) Wall
(b) On -Premise Signs:
(1) Wall
(2) Awning, canopy, marquee
(3) Ground
(4) Pole (upon approval of a conditional use permit) (Not
allowed in the Business Park District)
(5) Monument
(c) Development Signs: See definition 60.B.1.(c)
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(2) Bele
(d) Construction Signs: See definition 60 B 1 (d)
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(e) Real Estate Signs:
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(2) Wall
(3) Pole
(f) Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground
2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED:
(a) Nameplate Signs: One (1) per lease space.
(b) On -Premise Signs: One (1) ground, monument or pole sign per
platted lot and one (1) awning, canopy, marquee sign per lease
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space, one (1) wall sign per each individual wall for each lease space.
However, in the case of a Planned Business Park approved pursuant
to a conditional use permit on property zoned BP Business Park, the
City Council may authorize and approve one (1) or more additional
ground or monument signs within a platted subdivision where it is
determined by the City Council, after receipt of a recommendation
from the Planning and Zoning Commission, that a need exists for
additional ground or_monument signs in order to properly and
adequately inform and apprise the public relative to the commercial
activities being conducted within the platted subdivision by the
issuance of a conditional use permit.
(c) Development Signs: One (1) per platted lot.
(d) Construction Signs: One (1) per platted lot.
(e) Real Estate Signs: One (1) per platted lot.
Subdivision Signs: One (1) per each fifty (50) lots, not to exceed a
total of four (4) signs per subdivision.
MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA:
(a) Nameplate Signs: Two (2) square feet.
(b) Development: Sixty-four (64) square feet.
(c) Construction: Sixty-four (64) square feet.
(d) Real Estate: Sixty-four (64) square feet.
(e) Wall: Twenty-five (25) percent of the wall.
(f) Awning, Canopy or Marquee: Fifty (50) percent of the awning, canopy
or marquee.
(g) Subdivision Signs: Sixty-four (64) square feet per lot.
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(a) Development, Construction, Real Estate: Fifteen (15) feet.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
(a) On -Premise: Ten (10) feet.
(b) Development: Ten (10) feet.
(c) Construction: Fifteen (15) feet.
(d) Real Estate: Fifteen (15) feet.
(e) Subdivision Signs: Fifteen (15) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION: Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -
premise signs only.
L. GU GOVERNMENTAL USE DISTRICT
Signs in a Governmental District shall meet the sign requirements of the most
restrictive adjacent or contiguous district, except wall, ground, or monument signs
are permitted for public schools adjacent to any district.
M. APPLICATION TO EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION:
In accordance with Article 10150-1, Texas Revised Civil Statues Annotated, the
provision of this Section 60 are extended to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City
as defined by the Municipal Annexation Act (Art. 970a, Texas Revised Civil Statutes
Annotated.)
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B. In order to determine if actual violations are involved, certain measurements shalt
set feFth peFtaining te noise, vibFatien and qlaFe. These measurements are as
follows: Twenty-five (25) feet from the source of origin at the closest lot line in any
district or at the closest lot line if the distance from the source of origin is less
than twenty --five (25) feet.
C. Qualified expert consultants may be employed for analysis if, in the opinion of the
Building Official, the proposed uses may cause dangerous or objectionable
emissions. These Fepeds shall be pFeseRted witheut delay with a Gepy f9F t
applir.ant. Consultant reporW shall be completed according to a schedule
ac
reed upon by the Building Officiall, Copies Q -f reports shall be provided to
both the building Qfflcial and the applicant,
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E. In case of alleged violations of performance standards, the Building Official shall
investigate and r-epeFt to the Gity Gqunrail eR aRy deviatiGRG fMFn the peFf49m;aRG9
r,tandaFds. The Gity GGURGiI shali aRalyze the FepeFt with the help of qua!
eXP946, aF;d a#eF publiG heaAng, 6hall determine whether or not a violation is
established otherwise by the City.
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Section 50. Screening
Section 50 — Screening
C. SCREENING STANDARDS: Under various zoning districts and circumstances,
screening is required. The following are the approved types of screening as referred
to in various places in this Ordinance:
1. SCREENING ALTERNATE A: Screening Alternate A shall consist of a solid
masonry or concrete wall to a minimum height of six (6) feet measured from
the average grade of either the nearest property line
or the nearest building setback
line. whichever has the higher elevation
2. SCREENING ALTERNATE B: Screening Alternate B shall consist of
landscaped earthen berms to a minimum height of six (6) feet. Side slopes
of berm shall have a minimum of two (2) feet of horizontal distance for each
one foot of height. Berms shall contain necessary drainage provisions as
required by the City Engineer. Landscaping shall be as required in Section
53.
3. SCREENING ALTERNATE C: Screening Alternate C shall consist of a solid
wood fence to a minimum height of six (6) feet measured from the average
grade of elther the nearest property line of the pr-epeFty adjaG9At t9 that ei4
or the nearest building setback line.
whichever has the higher elevation.
D. MAINTENANCE: All required screening materials shall be maintained in a
neat and orderly manner at all times. This shall include, but not be limited
to pruning, fertilizing, watering, mowing, weeding, and other such activities
common to the maintenance of landscaping. Appropriate facilities for
watering any plant material shall be installed at time of planting. Screening
areas shall be kept free of trash, litter, weeds, and other such materials or
plants not a part of the screening or landscaping. All plant material shall be
maintained in a healthy and growing condition as is appropriate for the
season of the year. All plant material which dies shall be replaced with plant
material of similar variety and size.
E. ADDITIONAL SCREENING, FENCING, LANDSCAPING: The Planning and Zoning
Commission may recommend and the City Council may require screening, fencing
and landscaping requirements on any zoning case in addition to or in lieu of
screening or fencing requirements set out specifically in each use district when the
nature and character of surrounding or adjacent property dictate a need to require
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING • •
HARDY,_ROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER
•' OF •'T SERVICES
MEETING DATE: APRIL 17, 2001
SUBJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS AM01-03—SECTION 55,
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS RELATIVE TO NOISE
REGULATION; SECTION 23, "LB" LIMITED BUSINESS
DISTRICT, SECTION 23A, "GV" GRAPEVINE VINTAGE
DISTRICT, SECTION 24, "CN" NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT, SECTION 25, "CC" COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT, SECTION 26, "HC" HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT, SECTION 27, "PO" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
DISTRICT, SECTION 30, "RA" RECREATIONAL AMUSEMENT
DISTRICT, SECTION 31, "LI" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,
SECTION 32, "BP" BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT RELATIVE TO
THE 120 -FOOT SETBACK FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council consider
the following zoning ordinance amendments and take any other action necessary.
As the City continues to grow, increasingly more commercial and retail development is
occurring adjacent to residentially zoned property. In the last year, several problems
have arisen as a result of non-residential uses being located near existing single-family
structures. As it is currently written, the zoning ordinance attempts to alleviate these
types of conflicts by requiring a minimum 120 -foot separation for all mechanical
equipment larger than five horsepower from any residentially zoned district. For some
non -residentially zoned properties, this requirement creates an extreme hardship since
it does not take into consideration the possibility of sound attenuation to reduce the
noise impact on residential property. For example, the "CC" Community Commercial
District has a minimum lot depth requirement of 120 -feet. For a conforming lot adjacent
to residentially zoned property, no mechanical equipment larger than five horsepower
can be located anywhere on the lot without a variance.
Staff has attempted to bring about a more practical, working solution to this issue by
proposing amendments to the noise regulations established in Section 55, Performance
Standards. In this amended section, standards for measurement and permissible noise
levels for daytime and nighttime activities have been established. These standards are
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based on the recommendation of an acoustical consultant and are consistent with the
standards that exist in other cities throughout the Metroplex. In essence, if a proposed
commercial development is located adjacent to any residentially zoned district,
mechanical equipment may be located nearer than 120 -feet to the residentially zoned
property provided that all the standards for noise regulation as stated in Section 55,
Performance Standards have been met. See the attached ordinances.
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Section 55. Performance Standards
SECTION 55
A. In any district no land shall be used in any manner other than in compliance With the
performance standards herein set forth.
1. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: ALL activities involving, and all storage
of inflammable and explosive materials shall be provided at any point with
adequate safety devices against the hazard of fire and explosion and
adequate fire fighting and fire suppression equipment and devices, standard
in the industry. Buming of waste materials in open fires in prohibited at any
point The relevant provisions of State and Local Laws and Regulations shall
also apply.
2. RADIOACTIVITY OR ELECTRIC DISTURBANCE: No activities shall be
permitted which emit dangerous radioactivity at any point or electrical
disturbance. All applicable State and Federal Regulations shall be complied
with.
3. NOISE REGULATION: --This ordinance shall apply to all sound
Qriginating within the limits of the City gf Grapevine, Texas. It applies
24 hours of everyday of the week and year -around. This ordinance
does not apply to any moving vehicle Qr aircraft nor does it apply to
sound emitted from any emergency warning device. --This ordinance
does not apply to the fbIlowing actiNiities-as long as they are conducted
in daytime hours as a normal funglion of a permitted, conditional o
sp-ecial use and the gquipment is -,maintained in proper wor-kima
condition:
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A distFiGt de6ignated fe-4--tum Fe6idential developmentin the plan.
4,.3. VIBRATION: No vibration shall be permitted which is discernible without
instruments at the points of measurement specified in Subsection B.
14-. GLARE: No direct or sky reflected glare, whether from floodlights or from
high temperature processes such as combustion or welding or otherwise, so
as to be Visible at the points of measurement specified in Subsection B. This
restriction shall not apply to signs otherwise permitted by the provisions of
the ordinance.
I& LIQUID OR SOLID WASTE: No discharge at any point into any public
sewer, private sewer disposal system, or stream or into the ground, except
in accordance with standards approved by the State Health Department or
standard equivalent to those approved by such department, for similar uses,
of any materials of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water
supply, interfere with bacterial processes in sewage treatment or otherwise
cause the emission of dangerous or offensive elements.
B. In order to determine if actual violations are involved, certain measurements are
necessary for the enforcement of performance standards herein set forth pertaining
to Heise; vibration and glare. These measurements are as follows: Twenty-five (25)
feet from the source of origin at the closest lot line in any district.
C. Qualified expert consultants may be employed for analysis if, in the opinion of the
Building Official, the proposed uses may cause dangerous or objectionable
emissions. These reports shall be presented without delay with a copy for the
applicant.
D. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of application or in case of a required expert
consultants report, within a reasonable and mutually agreed upon period, the
application shall be reviewed by the City Council, after which the building permit
shall be issued, refused, or granted subject to modification of plans.
E. In case of alleged violations of performance standards, the Building Official shall
investigate and report to the City Council on any deviations from the performance
standards. The City Council shall analyze the report with the help of qualified
experts, and after public hearing, shall determine whether or not a violation is
established otherwise by the City.
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Section 23. LB Limited Business District
PURPOSE: The LB Limited Business District is established to accommodate individual
retail stores, personal service establishments and professional or business offices which
primarily meet the local neighborhood shopping and personal service needs of a limited
surrounding residential area. Retail stores permitted therein are intended to include
convenience goods which are normally a daily necessity for a residential neighborhood.
USES GENERALLY: In a LB Limited Business District no land shall be used and no
building shall be erected for or converted to any use other than as hereinafter provided.
A. PERMITTED USES: The following uses shall be permitted as principal uses.
Retail sales in completely enclosed buildings limited to stores and shops for
the following: bakery, books, confectionery, dairy products, drug,
delicatessens, florist, gift, jewelry, hobby, music, pet, tobacco, newsstands,
wearing apparel, toys, and camera & photo development shops.
2. Personal service establishments including beauty, barber, dry cleaning and
laundry pickup, shoe repair, self-service laundromats, and express or mailing
offices.
3. Medical and dental offices.
4. Restaurants excluding drive-in or drive-through restaurants.
5. Public utility uses required to service the district.
B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses in
a LB Limited Business District provided that none shall be a source of income to the
owner or user of the principal structure.
1. Off-street parking in conjunction with any permitted use in this district.
Provisions for the parking of automobiles provided that such provisions within
sixty (60) feet of a residentially zoned district shall be separated from said lot
by a blind fence or wall at least six (6) feet high.
2. Signs advertising uses on the premises, in accordance with Section 60 of this
Ordinance.
3. Mechanical equipment located within 120 feet of any residentially zoned
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4. Screened garbage storage on a concrete pad and no closer than fifty (50)
feet to any residentially zoned district and not located between the front of
the building and any right-of-way.
C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted provided they meet
the provisions of, and a Conditional Use Permit is issued pursuant to, Section 48 of
the Ordinance.
Alcoholic beverage sales provided a special permit is issued in accordance
with Section 42.13 of this Ordinance.
2. Drive-in and drive-through restaurants.
3. Schools and studios for art, dancing, drama, music, photography, interior
decorating, or reducing.
4. Food and convenience stores, including prepared food carry -out service, that
provide additional parking needed by that service.
5. Professional and business offices.
6. Banks and financial institutions.
D. LIMITATION Of USES:
All activities of permitted uses except automobile parking lots, shall be
conducted entirely within a completely enclosed building.
2. No individual retail store or personal service establishment shall have a floor
area open to the public, including display, service and sales, greater than
twenty-five hundred (2,500) square feet.
E. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: No application for a building permit for construction of a
principal building shall be approved unless:
1 A Plat, meeting all requirements of the City of Grapevine has been approved
by the City Council and recorded in the official records of Tarrant County.
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8. Dinner Theaters.
9. Art galleries and museums.
B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses:
1. Mechanical equipment located within 120 feet of any residentially zoned
district must meet the standards established for noise regulation as
stated in Section 55. Performance Standards.
2. Screened garbage storage on a concrete pad no nearer than fifty (50) feet
to a residentially zoned district and not located between the front of the
building and any street right-of-way.
3. Off-street parking to serve permitted uses, provided that any off-street
parking or vehicular use area within sixty (60) feet of a residentially zoned
district shall be separated from said lot in accordance with Section 50.C.1.
Screening Alternate A.
4. Signs advertising uses on the premises in accordance with Section 60 of this
Ordinance, with the exception of pole signs. Pole signs shall not be allowed
within the Grapevine Vintage District.
5. Other structures or uses which are customarily accessory and clearly
incidental and subordinate to the permitted use and/or structure.
C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted, provided they meet
the provisions of, and a Conditional Use Permit is issued pursuant to, Section 48 of
the Ordinance.
1. Winery with alcoholic beverage sales, with on -premise and off -premise
consumption, provided a special permit is issued in accordance with Section
42.13. of the Ordinance.
2. Wine tasting facility with alcoholic beverage sales with on -premise and off -
premise consumption, provided a special permit is issued in accordance with
Section 42.13. of the Ordinance. All alcoholic beverage sales shall be
consistent with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code.
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residentially zoned district.
See. 24 CN Neighborhood Commercial
2. Mechanical equipment located within 120 feet of any residentially zoned
district must meet the standards established for noise regulation as
stated in Section 55. Performance Standards. MeGhaRiGal equipment no
seaFeF thaR one huRdFed twenty (4 29) feet te aRy FeGidentially zened disti:i
3. Screened garbage storage on a concrete pad no nearer than fifty (50) feet
to a residentially zoned district and not located between the front of the
building and any street right-of-way.
4. Off-street parking to serve permitted uses provided that any off-street parking
or vehicular use area within sixty (60) feet of a residentially zoned district
shall be separated from said lot by a blind fence, berm, wall or landscaping
at least six (6) feet high.
5. Signs advertising uses on the premises in accordance with Section 60 of this
Ordinance.
C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted provided they meet
the provisions of, and a Conditional Use Permit is issued pursuant to Section 48 of
this Ordinance.
Alcoholic beverage sales provided a special permit is issued in accordance
with Section 42.13. of this Ordinance.
2. Tire, battery, and accessory stores located within a planned shopping center.
3. Automotive parts and supplies completely in an enclosed building.
4. Drive-in or drive-through restaurants.
5. Gasoline services.
6. Private clubs and service organizations.
7. Veterinarian including veterinary hospitals where small animals are kept
overnight.
8. Planned Commercial Centers.
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13. Furniture stores.
B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses:
1. Private garage.
2. Swimming pool no nearer than one hundred twenty (120) feet to any
residentially zoned district.
3. Mechanical equipment located within 120 -feet of any residentially zoned
district must meet the standards established for noise regulation as
stated in Section 55. Performance Standards.
4. Screened garbage storage on a concrete pad no nearer than fifty (50) feet
to a residentially zoned district and not located between the front of the
building any street right-of-way.
5. Provisions for the parking of automobiles provided that such provisions within
sixty (60) feet of a residentially zoned district shall be separated from said lot
by a blind fence or wall at least six (6) feet high.
6. Signs advertising uses located on the premises in accordance with Section
60 of this Ordinance.
C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted, provided they meet
the provisions of, and a Conditional Use Permit is issued pursuant to, Section 48 of
the Ordinance.
1. Public storage garages, including mini -storage warehouses for storage
purposes only. Caretaker or watchmen residential facilities having
accommodations for and occupied by only one family may be permitted as
an accessory use to public storage garages or mini -storage warehouses. No
more than three (3) persons unrelated by blood or marriage may occupy the
caretaker or watchmen residential facilities.
2. Wholesale office and business completely within an enclosed building, but
excluding warehouse storage.
3. Commercial parking lots.
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Sec. 26 HC Highway Commercial
a principal use provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user
of the principal use:
1. Accessory uses permitted in the CN and CC Commercial Districts.
2. Mechanical eguipment located within 120 feet of any residentially zoned
district must meet the standards established for noise regulation as
stated in Section 55. Performance Standards. MeGhaniGal equipment Re
A9aFeF than 9% huRdFed twenty (120) feet te aF;y Fe6idw;tially ZeRed di6tArat.
All 6uGh equipmeRt shall 199 6GF99Red ffem publiG vi
3. Screened garbage storage, on a concrete pad no nearer than fifty (50) feet
to any residentially zoned district and Northwest Highway.
4. Off-street parking, provided that all areas devoted to the parking of vehicles
or the sale and display of merchandise, except nurseries, shall be surfaced
in accordance with Section 58 of this Ordinance.
5. Provisions for the parking of automotive vehicles provided within sixty (60)
feet of any residentially zoned district shall be separated from said lot by a
blind fence or wall at least six (6) feet high.
6. Other structures or uses which are customarily accessory and clearly
incidental and subordinate to the permitted use and/or structure.
7. Signs advertising uses located on the premises in accordance with Section
60 of this Ordinance.
8. Used car sales in conjunction with new car sales provided that used car sales
do not exceed more than fifty percent of the total sales for the automobile
dealership in a calendar year.
C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be permitted provided
they meet the provisions of, and a Conditional Use Permit is issued pursuant to,
Section 48 of this Ordinance.
Commercial off-street parking lots for passenger vehicles less than one ton
carrying capacity.
2. Retail sales of building materials displayed in an unenclosed or incompletely
enclosed area with outside storage.
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decorating or reducing.
B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses,
provided that such use shall be located not less than twenty (20) feet from any
street right-of-way:
Mechanical equipment located within 120 feet of any residentially zoned
district must meet the standards established for noise regulation as
stated in Section 55. Performance Standards.
2. Screened garbage storage on a concrete pad and no nearer than fifty (50)
feet to a residentially zoned district and not located between the front of the
building and any street right-of-way.
3. Parking of automobiles, provided that such facilities are within sixty (60) feet
of a residentially zoned district be separated from said lot by a blind fence or
wall at least six (6) feet high.
4. Parking garage.
5. Signs advertising uses on the premises in accordance with Section 60 of this
Ordinance.
C. CONDITIONAL USES:
Restaurants, including alcoholic beverage sales provided a special permit is
issued in accordance with Section 42.13. of the Ordinance. Drive-in and
drive-through restaurants shall not be allowed.
2. Funeral homes and mortuaries.
3. Personal Care Facilities.
D. LIMITATIONS OF USES: None specified.
E. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: No application for a building permit for construction of a
principal building shall be approved unless:
1. A Plat, meeting all requirements of the City of Grapevine has been approved
by the City Council and recorded in the official records of Tarrant County.
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Sec.30 RA Recreation/Amusement
1. Off-street parking in conjunction with any permitted use in this district.
Provisions for the parking of automobiles provided that such provisions within
100 feet of a residentially zoned district shall be separated from said lot by
a blind fence or wall, berm and or landscaping at least six (6) feet high.
2. Signs advertising use on the premises, in accordance with Section 60 of this
Ordinance.
3. Mechanical equipment located within 120 feet of any residentially zoned
district must meet the standards established for noise regulation as
stated in Section 55. Performance Standards. Heating, YeRtilatiRq aR
GqAdit;q_ neRt Re near -8F thaR 420 feet te aRy FeSideRtial zeRiRg
dist0r%
4. Screened refuse and garbage storage on a concrete pad and located no
closer than 100 feet to any residentially zoned district and not located
between the front of the building and any right-of-way. All refuse and
garbage storage shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with
Section 50.13.3.
C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted, provided they meet
the provisions of, and a Conditional Use Permit is issued pursuant to, Section 48 of
this Ordinance.
1. Amphitheaters.
2. Amusement parks (indoor and outdoor operations).
3. Auto racing tracks.
4. Baseball stadiums.
5. Batting cages.
6. Conference/Convention Centers.
7. Go-cart tracks.
8. Horse racing tracks.
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11. Welding repair.
12. Retail establishments for carpet sales, farm supplies, lumber and building
supplies, and similar uses.
13. Retail establishments with the repair of new and used cars, light trucks and
vans, motorcycles, and boats. All vehicles must be in operating condition;
and all open displays or storage areas must be surfaced and developed in
accordance with all applicable Ordinances of the City.
14. Retail establishments for the sale of new vehicular parts and accessories.
15. Building trades contractor within a completely enclosed building and no
outside storage for materials and equipment.
B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses.
No accessory uses shall be allowed within the front yard:
1. Mechanical equipment located within 120 feet of any residentially zoned
district must meet the standards established for noise regulation as
stated in Section 55. Performance Standards. HeatiRg, YentilatiRg,
2. Provisions for off-street parking of employee and customer motor vehicles
within sixty (60) feet of a residentially zoned district shall be screened in
accordance with Section 50, Alternates A or E.
3. Screened refuse and garbage storage on a concrete pad, and located no
closer than fifty (50) feet to a residentially zoned district. All refuse and
garbage storage shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with
Section 50.13.3.
4. Other uses, including retail sales and structures which are customarily
accessory, dearly incidental and subordinate to the permitted and conditional
uses; provided, however, that no residential facilities shall be permitted
except for watchmen or caretakers whose employment requires residence
on the premises.
5. Bulk storage of flammable liquids associated with a permitted use, subject
to the provisions of City and/or State Fire Codes.
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Sec 32 BP Business Park
Provisions for the parking of automobiles, provided that such
provisions within 100 feet of a residentially zoned district shall be
separated from said lot by a blind masonry wall meeting the screening
requirements of Section 50.C.1.
2. Signs advertising use on the premises, in accordance with Section 60
of this Ordinance.
3. Mechanical equipment located within 1201 feet of any residentially
zoned district must meet the standards established for noise
regulation as stated In Section 55. Performance Standards.
WeatiRg, Yentilating, and a1F GeRditiening equipment lerated ne elesef
t -h -:;R 120 feet te any FeGidentialaenii:iq dist
4. Screened refuse and garbage storage on a concrete pad and located
no closer than 50 feet to any residentially zoned district and not
located between the front of the building and any right-of-way. All
refuse disposal and garbage storage areas shall be landscaped and
screened in accordance with Section 50.13.3.
5. All other mechanical equipment shall be located within a completely
enclosed building and shall meet the masonry requirements of
Section 32.M.4.
6. Retail sales, day care centers and personal services which are
customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to office
buildings.
C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted, provided they
meet the provisions of, and a Conditional Use Permit is issued pursuant to,
Section 48 of this Ordinance.
1. Planned Business Parks in accordance with Section 32.N., Planned
Business Park Provisions.
2. Alcoholic beverage sales, provided a special permit is issued in
accordance with Section 42.13. of the Ordinance.
3. Retail gasoline sales or gasoline service stations and related
convenience store and automated car washes.
4. Restaurants with outside dining.
071800 3 Section 32
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGE
H.T. HARDY, DIRECTOR OF DEV OPMENT SERVICES
MEETING DATE: APRIL 17, 2001
SUBJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS AM01-04—SECTION 24,
"CN" NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 25,
"CC" COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 26, "HC
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 27, "PO"
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT, SECTION 31, "LI" LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, AND SECTION 32, "BP" BUSINESS
PARK DISTRICT RELATIVE TO HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
MOTOINMEN0111M
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council consider
the following zoning ordinance amendments and take any other action necessary.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A hardship exists for property owners / businesses relative to the height of principal
structures on commercially zoned property when located adjacent to an "R-20," "R-
12.5," and "R-7.5" Single Family District. For example, as the ordinance is currently
written, in the "CC" Community Commercial District, the height of a principal structure
when located contiguous to a "R-20," "R-12.5," or "R-7.5" Single Family District is limited
to 25 -feet. However, the height of structures in the respective single-family districts is
limited to 35 -feet. Staff has drafted proposed amendments that would allow an increase
of up to five feet to the height requirement for principal structures when adjacent to an
"R-20," "R-12.5," or "R-7.5" Single Family District upon approval of a conditional use
permit.
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1RAFT COPY 3/1101 Sec. 24 CN Neighborhood Commercial
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between
detached principal or accessory buildings on the same lot shall be not less
than twenty (20) feet.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS: Whenever any C -N District abuts a residential
district, an appropriate buffer and screen shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions of Sections 24(M)4., and 53 of this Ordinance. In addition, no building
or structure shall be located nearer to any residentially zoned property than a
distance equal to one and one-half (1-1/2) times the height of such building or
structure.
1. HEIGHT:
No principal structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding thirty
(30) feet. except buildii;96 Principal structures - located adjacent to an R-20,
R-12.5, or R-7.5 Residential district shall not exceed one (1) floor level or
twenty-five (25) feet in height, however an increase up to five (5) feet to
this requirement may be granted upon approval of a conditional use
request by the City Council.
2. No accessory structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding
fifteen (15) feet.
J. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS: Landscaping shall be required in accordance
with Section 53 of this ordinance.
K. OFF-STREET PARKING: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with
the provisions of Sections 56 and 58 and shall be landscaped in accordance with
Section 53 of this Ordinance.
L. OFF-STREET LOADING: Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with
the provisions of Section 57 and 58 of this Ordinance.
M. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: The following design requirements shall apply in the
C -N District:
1. No outdoor storage, except for refuse disposal, shall be permitted. Refuse
disposal areas shall be landscaped and screened from view.
Section 24
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lot.
Sec. 25 CC Community Commercial
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between
detached principal or accessory buildings on the same lot shall be not less
than forty (40) feet.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS: Whenever a CC District abuts a residential
district, an appropriate buffer and screen shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions of Section 53 and 25-(M)4 of this Ordinance. In addition, no building or
structure shall be located nearer to any residentially zoned property than a distance
equal to two (2) times the height of any building or structure.
I. HEIGHT:
1. No principal structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding fifty
(50) feet_ emeept buildings, Principal structures located contiguous to an
existing R-20, R-12.5, or R-7.5 District, height shall not exceed one (1) floor
level or twenty five (25) feet in height, however an increase up to five (5)
feet to the above stated height requirements may be granted upon
approval of a conditional use requestbythe City Council.
2. No accessory structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding
fifteen (15) feet.
J. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS: Landscaping shall be required in accordance
with Section 53 of this Ordinance.
K. OFF-STREET PARKING: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with
the provisions of Sections 56 and 58 and shall be landscaped in accordance with
Section 53 of this Ordinance.
L. OFF-STREET LOADING: Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with
the provision of Section 57 of this Ordinance.
M. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: The following design requirements shall apply in the
G -C District:
1. Outdoor storage and refuse disposal shall be landscaped and screened from
view.
2. Mechanical and electrical equipment, including air conditioning units, shall
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1. LOT WIDTH: Every lot shall have a minimum width of fifty (50) feet.
2. LOT DEPTH: Every lot shall have a minimum depth of not less than one
hundred (100) feet.
3. FRONT YARD: Every lot shall have a front yard of not less than twenty-five
(25) feet which shall be utilized as a landscaped setback area. Front yards
shall not be used for any building, structure, fence, wall or storage area,
except that signs may be permitted in this area in accordance with Section
60. Front yards shall be landscaped with grass, shrubbery, vines, or trees
and no part shall be paved or surfaced except for minimum access,
driveways, and sidewalks.
Provided, however, the front yard set back for lots fronting on the south side
of Northwest highway, between Jenkins Street and Dooley Street, shall be
a minimum of ten (10) feet and may be used for off-street parking, drives,
and sidewalks. The ten (10) foot front yard for this area shall not be used for
any building, structure, fence, wall, or storage area.
4. SIDE YARDS: No side yards are required, except that when property in an
HC District abuts property of a district in which a side yard is required, a side
yard of equivalent width shall be provided in the HC District.
5. REAR YARD: A rear yard equivalent to the adjacent or contiguous district
shall be provided.
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between
detached principal or accessory buildings on the same lot shall be not less
than ten (10) feet.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS: When an HC District abuts a Residential District,
an appropriate buffer and screen shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions of Section 50 of this Ordinance.
1. HEIGHT:
No principal structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding two
(2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet. ; exrept buildiRgs Principal structures
located adjacent to an R-20, R-12.5, or R-7.5 District shall not exceed one
(1) floor level or twenty (20) feet in height, however an increase up to five
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Sec 26 HC Highway Commercial
(5) feet to this requirement may be granted upon approval of a
conditional use request by the City Council.
2. No accessory structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding
fifteen (15) feet.
J. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS: Landscaping shall be required in accordance
with Section 53 of this Ordinance.
K. OFF-STREET PARKING: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with
the provisions of Section 56 and 58 and shall be landscaped in accordance with
Section 53 of this Ordinance.
L. OFF-STREET LOADING: Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with
the provisions of Section 57 of this Ordinance.
M. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: The following design requirements shall apply in the
HC District:
1. Refuse disposal areas shall be landscaped and screened from view.
2. Mechanical and electrical equipment, including air conditioning units, shall
be designed, installed, and operated to minimize noise impact on
surrounding property. All such equipment shall be screened from public
view.
3. Lighting shall be designed to reflect away from any adjacent residential area.
4. Whenever an HC Highway Commercial District is adjacent to any
residentially zoned district, a buffer strip, at least twenty (20) feet in width
shall be provided between the two (2) districts. A wall, fence, or berm shall
be erected to effectively screen the HC District from the residential area and
no streets, alley, vehicular storage area or use shall be permitted in the
required buffer strip.
5. The Masonry Requirements of Section 54 shall be met.
6. All sales, display, or outdoor storage areas shall be surfaced in accordance
with Section 58 except those areas of nurseries and garden center where
living plants are located.
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be not less than ten (10) feet in width.
5. REAR YARD: Every lot shall have a rear yard of not less than twenty-five
(25) feet in depth.
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between
detached principal or accessory buildings on the same lot shall be not less
than twenty (20) feet.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS: Whenever a P-0 District abuts a Residential
District, an appropriate buffer screen shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions of Section 53 of this ordinance. In addition, no building or structure shall
be located nearer to any residentially zoned property than a distance equal to two
(2) times the height of such building or structure or twenty-five (25) feet, whichever
is greater.
1. HEIGHT:
1. No principal structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding two
(2) stories or thirty (30) feet. e)(Gept build*qis Principal structures located
contiguous to a R-20, R-12.5, or R-7.5 District, buildings shall not exceed
one (1) floor level or twenty (20) feet in height, however an increase up to
five (5) feet to the above stated height requirements may be granted
upon approval of a conditional use permit by the City Council.
2. No accessory structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding
fifteen (15) feet.
J. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS: Landscaping shall be required in accordance
with Section 53 of this ordinance.
K. OFF-STREET PARKING: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with
the provisions of Section 56 and 58 and shall be landscaped in accordance with
Section 53 of this Ordinance.
L. OFF-STREET LOADING: Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with
the provisions of Section 57 of this Ordinance.
M. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: The following design requirements shall apply in the
P-0 District:
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in depth.
Sec. 31 LI Light Industrial
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS - The minimum distance between
buildings or structures on adjacent lots shall be not less than thirty (30) feet.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS: Whenever the LI Light Industrial District abuts a
residentially zoned district, a landscaped buffer zone of not less than twenty-five
(25) feet in depth shall be provided from the lot line. No buildings or structures,
parking, loading or storage shall occur in the buffer area and such area shall be
landscaped to provide visual and acoustical privacy to adjacent property. Screening
shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 50 of this Ordinance.
In addition, no building or structure shall be located nearer to any residentially
zoned property than a distance equal to one and one-half (1-1/2) times the height
of any building or structure.
I. HEIGHT: No building -car principal structure shall be erected or altered to a height
exceeding fifty (50) feet.; e)Esept 13 il1dings Principal structures located contiguous
to an existing R-20, R-12.5 or R-7.5 Single Family District shall not exceed one (1)
story or thirty-five (35) feet in height, however an increase up to five (5) feet to
the above stated height requirements may be granted upon approval of a
conditional use request by the City Council.
J. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS: Landscaping shall be required in accordance
with Section 53 of this Ordinance.
K. OFF-STREET PARKING: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with
Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance.
L. OFF-STREET LOADING: No off-street loading is required in the LI Light Industrial
District.
M. MASONRY REQUIREMENTS: The masonry requirements of Section 54 shall be
met for all buildings and structures.
N. ADDITIONAL BUFFERING, SCREENING, FENCING, & LANDSCAPING. The
Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend and the City Council may
require buffering, screening, fencing and landscaping requirements on any zone
change, conditional use, or special use case or concept plan in addition to or in lieu
of buffering, screening, fencing or landscaping requirements set out specifically in
each use district when the nature and character of surrounding or adjacent property
dictate a need to require such methods in order to protect such property and to
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Sec. 32 BP Business Park
Parks permitted as a conditional use shall meet the requirements of
Section 32.N.1.
5. REAR YARD: Every lot shall have a rear yard of not less than twenty
five (25) feet in depth. Planned Business Parks permitted as a
conditional use shall meet the requirements of Section 32.N.1.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS: Whenever a BP Business Park District
abuts a Residential District, an appropriate buffer screen shall be provided
in accordance with the provisions of Section 53 and Section 32.M.5. of this
Ordinance. In addition, no building or structure shall be located nearer to
any residentially zoned property than a distance of one hundred (100) feet.
Any use other than open space or off-street parking proposed to be located
within the one hundred (100) foot buffer shall be permitted as a conditional
use meeting the requirements of Section 48.
1. No buildiRg 9F.principal structure shall be erected or altered to a
height exceeding fifty (50) feet. , exGept buildiRgs principal
structures located adjacent to an R-20, R-12.5, or R-7.5 District shall
not exceed one (1) floor level or twenty (20) feet in height, however
an increase up to five (5) feet to the above stated height
requirements may be granted upon approval of a conditional use
request by the Ci ly Council.
2. For buildings or structures exceeding fifty (50) feet, a Conditional Use
Permit must be obtained. In addition, the building height granted
under a conditional use permit shall not exceed one-half (1/2) the
shortest distance between the structure and the nearest adjacent
residentially zoned district.
J. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS: Landscaping shall be required in
accordance with Section 53 of this Ordinance.
K. OFF-STREET PARKING: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance
with the provisions of Section 56 and 58 and shall be landscaped in
accordance with Section 53 of this Ordinance. In addition, the following shall
be required:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 82-73, THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SAME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS
APPENDIX "D" OF THE CITY CODE, BY PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES TO ZONING REGULATIONS
BY AMENDING SECTION 23, "LB" LIMITED BUSINESS
DISTRICT; SECTION 23A, "GV GRAPEVINE VINTAGE
DISTRICT REGULATIONS; SECTION 24, "CN"
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS;
SECTION 25, "CC" COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
REGULATIONS; SECTION 26, "HC" HIGHWAY
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; SECTION 27, "PO"
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT REGULATIONS;
SECTION 29, "HCO" HOTEVCORPORATE OFFICE
DISTRICT; SECTION 30, "RA" RECREATION/AMUSEMENT
DISTRICT; SECTION 31, "LI" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT;
SECTION 32, "BP" BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT; SECTION
36, "PCD" PLANNED COMMERCE DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT; SECTION 37, "PID" PLANNED INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; SECTION 50, SCREENING;
SECTION 53, LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS; SECTION 55,
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS; SECTION 58, PARKING,
LOADING, AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS; AND SECTION 60, SIGN STANDARDS;
PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) AND A SEPARATE
OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH
DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
GRAPEVINE,NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEXAS:
Section 1. That Ordinance No. 82-73, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Grapevine, Texas, same being also known as Appendix "D" of the City Code
is hereby amended in the following particulars, and all other sections, subsections,
paragraphs, definitions, words and phrases of said Appendix "D" and not amended but
hereby ratified, verified, and affirmed:
A. That Section 23, "LB" Limited Business District is hereby amended by
amending Subsection B.3 Accessory Uses relative to mechanical equipment
within 120 -feet of any residentially zoned district; Subsection F.3 Density
Requirements, Minimum Open Space, relative to the creation of a new
paragraph "a" for open space located within the rear yard; and Subsection
1.1 Height relative to the height of principal structures adjacent to "R-20," "R-
12.5," or "R-7.5" Residential Districts, to read as shown on the attached
Exhibit "A".
B. That Section 23A, "GV" Grapevine Vintage District is hereby amended by
amending Subsection B.1 Accessory Uses relative to mechanical equipment
within 120 -feet of any residentially zoned district; Subsection F.3 Density
Requirements, Minimum Open Space, relative to the creation of a new
paragraph "a" for open space located within the rear yard; and Subsection
1.1 Height relative to the height of principal structures adjacent to "R-20," "R-
12.5," "R-7.5", or "R-5.0" Residential Districts, to read as shown on the
attached Exhibit "B".
C. That Section 24, "CN" Neighborhood Commercial District is hereby amended
by amending Subsection B.2 Accessory Uses relative to mechanical
equipment within 120 -feet of any residentially zoned district; Subsection F.3
Density Requirements, Minimum Open Space, relative to the creation of a
new paragraph "a" for open space located within the rear yard; and
Subsection 1.1 Height relative to the height of principal structures adjacent
to "R-20," "R-12.5," or "R-7.5", Residential Districts, to read as shown on the
attached Exhibit "C".
D. That Section 25, "CC" Community Commercial District is hereby amended
by amending Subsection B.3 Accessory Uses relative to mechanical
equipment within 120 -feet of any residentially zoned district; Subsection F.2
Density Requirements, Minimum Open Space, relative to the creation of a
new paragraph "a" for open space located within the rear yard; and
Subsection 1.1 Height relative to the height of principal structures adjacent
to "R-20," "R-12.5," or "R-7.5", Residential Districts, to read as shown on the
attached Exhibit "D".
E. That Section 26, "HC" Highway Commercial District is hereby amended by
amending Subsection B.2 Accessory Uses relative to mechanical equipment
within 120 -feet of any residentially zoned district; Subsection F.3 Density
Requirements, Minimum Open Space, relative to the creation of a new
paragraph "a" for open space located within the rear yard; and Subsection
1.1 Height relative to the height of principal structures adjacent to "R-20," "R-
12.5," or "R-7.5", Residential Districts, to read as shown on the attached
Exhibit "E".
ORD. NO. 2
F. That Section 27, "PO" Professional Office District is hereby amended by
amending Subsection B.1 Accessory Uses relative to mechanical equipment
within 120 -feet of any residentially zoned district; Subsection F.3 Density
Requirements, Minimum Open Space, relative to the creation of a new
paragraph "a" for open space located within the rear yard; and Subsection
1.1 Height relative to the height of principal structures adjacent to "R-20," "R-
12.5," or "R-7.5", Residential Districts, to read as shown on the attached
Exhibit "F".
G. That Section 29, "HCO" Hotel/Corporate Office District is hereby amended
by amending Subsection F.3 Density Requirements, Minimum Open Space,
relative to the creation of a new paragraph "a" for open space located within
the rear yard, to read as shown on the attached Exhibit "G".
H. That Section 30, "RA" Recreation/Amusement District is hereby amended by
amending Subsection B.3 Accessory Uses relative to mechanical equipment
within 120 -feet of any residentially zoned district; Subsection F.3 Density
Requirements, Minimum Open Space, relative to the creation of a new
paragraph "a" for open space located within the rear yard, to read as shown
on the attached Exhibit "H".
That Section 31, "Ll" Light Industrial District is hereby amended by amending
Subsection B.1 Accessory Uses, relative to mechanical equipment within
120 -feet of any residentially zoned district; Subsection F.2 Density
Requirements, Minimum Open Space, relative to the creation of a new
paragraph "a" for open space located within the rear yard; Subsection I
Height, relative to the height of principal structures adjacent to "R-20," "R-
12.5," or "R-7.5", Residential Districts; and Subsection L, Off -Street Loading,
relative to the creation of new paragraphs "'I" and "2" for planter island
location and the facing of loading docks, to read as shown on the attached
Exhibit "I".
J. That Section 32, "BP" Business Park District is hereby amended by
amending Subsection B.3 Accessory Uses relative to mechanical equipment
within 120 -feet of any residentially zoned district; Subsection F.3 Density
Requirements, Minimum Open Space, relative to the creation of a new
paragraph "a" for open space located within the rear yard; Subsection 1.1
Height relative to the height of principal structures adjacent to "R-20," "R-
12.5," or "R-7.5", Residential Districts; and Subsection L, Off -Street Loading,
relative to the creation of new paragraphs "1" and "2" for planter island
location and the facing of loading docks, to read as shown on the attached
Exhibit "J".
K. That Section 36, "PCD" Planned Commerce Development District is hereby
amended by amending Subsection E.4.(d) Planned Development Option;
ORD. NO. 3
Lot, Area, and Density Regulations, Minimum Open Space Lots, relative to
the creation of a new paragraph "1" for open space located within the rear
yard, to read as shown on the attached Exhibit "K".
L. That Section 37, "PID" Planned Industrial Development District is hereby
amended by amending Subsection EA.(e) Planned Development Option;
Lot, Area, and Density Regulations, Minimum Open Space Lots, relative to
the creation of a new paragraph "1" for open space located within the rear
yard, to read as shown on the attached Exhibit "U.
M. That Section 50, Screening, is hereby amended by amending Subsections
C.1 and C.3 Screening Standards, Screening Alternative A; and Screening
Alternative C, relative to the location of screening, to read as shown on the
attached Exhibit "M".
N. That Section 53, Landscaping Regulations, is hereby amended by amending
Subsection I, Landscaping Requirements for Non -Vehicular Open Space,
relative to the creation a new paragraph "5" for open space located within the
rear yard, to read as shown on the attached Exhibit "N".
O. That Section 55, Performance Standards is hereby amended in its entirety
to read as shown on the attached Exhibit "O".
P. That Section 58, Parking, Loading, and Outside Storage Area Development
Standards, is hereby amended by amending Subsection E, in its entirety to
read as shown on the attached Exhibit "P".
Q. That Section 60, Sign Standards, is hereby amended in its entirety relative
to pole signs, to read as shown on the attached Exhibit "Q".
Section 2. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not
to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) and a separate offense shall be deemed
committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
Section 3. If any section, article, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in
this ordinance, or application thereto any person or circumstances is held invalid or
unconstitutional by a Court or competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the City Council hereby declares
it would have passed such remaining portions of the ordinance despite such invalidity,
which remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of
Grapevine, Texas, are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace
and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates an
ORD. NO. 4
emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business, property, health, safety
and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective
from and after the date of its final passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of April, 2001.
ATTEST:
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