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CITY OF GRAPEVINE
SPECIAL WORKSHOP OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1996 AT 6:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM - ROOM #204
307 WEST DALLAS ROAD, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
II. CALL TO ORDER
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER SECTION 42,
SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW
MOUNTED ANTENNAS ON EXISTING UTILITY STRUCTURES;
AND SECTION 49, SPECIAL USE PERMITS TO ALLOW
COMMERCIAL ANTENNAS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS AND
TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
B. PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER SECTION 52,
TREE PRESERVATION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
C. PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER SECTION 60,
SIGN REGULATIONS AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
IV . NEW BUSINESS
D. PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER SECTION 49,
SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW NEIGHBORHOOD DAY CARE
FACILITIES AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
V. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION
VI. ADJOURNMENT
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY
THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT
THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AT (817) 481-0377 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
IN ADVANCE. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR
NEEDS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et. seq.
ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE PLANNING AND ZONING
WORKSHOP AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 26TH DAY OF
JANUARY, 1996 AT 5:00 P.M.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS DRAFT COPY 10/27/95
I. COMMUNICATION USES:
1. Not withstanding any other provision of this Ordinance the
following communication uses shall be regulated and governed by
the following use regulations and requirements:
DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following
words and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them as
follows with the exception of Chapter 7, Article XII, Grapevine
Code of Ordinances:
Lal ANTENNA means the arrangement of wires or metal rods
used in transmission, retransmission and/or reception of
radio, television, electromagnetic or microwave signals
(includes microwave reflectors/antennas).
�b ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE means any tower,
mast, monopole, tripod, box frame, or other structure
utilized for the purpose of transmission, retransmission,
and/or reception of electromagnetic, radio, television or
microwave signal.
O MICROWAVE REFLECTOR/ANTENNA means an
apparatus constructed of solid, mesh or perforated materials
of any configuration that is used to receive and/or transmit
microwave signals from a terrestrial or orbitally located
transmitter or transmitter relay. This definition is meant to
include, but is not limited to, what are commonly referred
to as satellite receive only earth stations (T.V.R.O.S.) or
satellite dishes.
fM COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS
means the transmission, retransmission and/or reception of
radio, television, electromagnetic, or microwave signals
primarily for the purpose of operating a business and/or for
financial gain.
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SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS DRAM COPY 10/27/95
2. In all residential zoning districts W-20, R-12.5, R-7.5, R-5.09 R-
3.5, R-3.75, R -MH, R-TH, R -MF -1, R -MF -2, R-MODW
commercial antennas are allowed as a Special Use Permit only
when granted in accordance with Section 49.
3. In all non-residential zoning districts (CN, LB, CC, HC, PO,
CBD, HCO, GV, PCD, GU, LI, PID, RA, BP) commercial
antennas are allowed as follows:
Oa Commercial antenna support structures are allowed by a
Special Use Permit in accordance with and pursuant to
Section 49 of this Ordinance. All antenna support
structures must meet the setback requirements from
residential districts.
�b A commercial antenna may be attached to an existing utility
structure (e.g. electrical transmission/distribution tower or
elevated water storage tank) exceeding 75 feet in height,
provided that the antenna does not extend more than 10 feet
above the height of the utility structure. Setbacks from
residentially zoned property do not apply to antennas
attached to utility structures exceeding 75 feet in height.
4. All commercial signs, flags, lights and attachments other than
those required for communications operations, structural stability,
or as required for flight visibility by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) and Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) shall be prohibited on any antenna or antenna support
structure.
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reasonably be required to properly identify the irrigating con-
tractor.
(d) Representation as an irrigator without registration declared
unlawful. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation
to represent himself or themselves as a registered and licensed
irrigator, or to use falsely the words "irrigating contractor,"
"irrigator," or "installer," or words of similar import or meaning,
on signs, cards, stationary, or by any other misleading manner
whatsoever within the city, unless said person, firm or corpora-
tion is, in fact, registered and holds a valid license within the
meaning of the words used and as provided in this code.
(e) Fees for registration. Annual registration fees shall be re-
quired for all irrigating contractors. The annual registration fee
shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) and shall be payable at the
department of community development. The fiscal year for the
payment of registration begins on January first and ends at mid-
night on December thirty-first of the same year.
(f) Exemption for homeowner. No such registration procedure
shall be required for work to be performed on a residential struc-
ture when the person performing the work is the owner of the
structure, has his legal residence there, and is not assisted by any
other person for remuneration. The homeowner shall be automat-
ically termed a registrant for the purposes of such a project without
registration. Notwithstanding such relief from registration, all
requirements for permits for the work and all other applicable
provisions of the plumbing code shall remain in force.
(Ord. No. 91-84, § 5, 12-3-91)
Secs. 7-216-7-229. Reserved.
ARTICLE XII. RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNAS
DIVISION 1. ANTENNAS, MASTS AND TOWERS
Sec. 7-230. Definitions.
For the purpose of this article, certain terms are defined as
follows:
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Antenna. An arrangement of wires, rods, poles, etc. used in
transmitting and receiving signal energy.
?ower. The structure upon which antennas and masts are
placed.
Mast. The center of an antenna tower upon which antennas are
fastened.
Satellite receive -only antenna. An antenna that enables the re-
ceipt of television signals transmitted directly from satellites to
be viewed on a television monitor. Such antennas are commonly
known as a satellite dish, television receive -only antenna, dish
antenna or parabolic antenna.
Communication equipment. The antenna, tower and mast, or
any combination thereof used to transmit and/or receive signal
energy.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7.231. Specifications for radio equipment.
(a) Communication equipment shall be allowed in any residen-
tial zoning district if it complies with the following regulations:
(1) Only one tower per lot of record.
(2) A tower or a telescoping tower extended to its fullest height,
exclusive of the height of any antenna or mast, shall not
exceed the height limitation of sixty-five (65) feet.
(3) The height of a mast or antenna, including the height of
any tower or telescoping tower extended to its fullest height
to which they may be fastened or attached shall not exceed
the maximum height of seventy (70) feet.
(4) A mast or antenna not fastened to a tower shall not exceed
the height limitation for accessory buildings or structures
in the zoning district it is to be located, except for a mast or
antenna which does not extend more than eight (8) feet
above a building on which it is mounted.
(5) A mast or tower shall be limited to having the number and
size of antennas attached to it that are allowed by the
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tower manufacturer's designs and specifications for max-
imum wind load requirements.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7-232. Setbacks.
(a) Front yard. Antennas, masts, and towers shall not be per-
mitted in front or side yards. Guy wires are not permitted in front
yards.
(b) Side and rear yard. Guy wires are permitted in required
side and rear yards.
(c) Separation. There shall be no minimum or maximum sepa-
ration requirements for masts or towers from other structures on
the same lot of record.
(d) Easements. Towers and masts shall not be permitted in any
easement.
(e) Encroachments. No part of an antenna, tower, mast or at-
tachment thereto may extend beyond the property lines of the
owner of such antenna, tower or mast.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7-233. Lights.
No auxiliary or outdoor lighting shall be allowed on antennas
located on residentially zoned property except such lights or
lighting as may be required by the Federal Aviation Authority or
the Federal Communications Commission.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7-234. Construction standards and permits required.
(a) A building permit shall be obtained from the building in-
spection division prior to the construction and/or installation of a
tower, antenna or mast. Towers shall be installed according to the
manufacturer's recommendations or under the seal of a regis-
tered professional engineer of the State of Texas. Regardless of
the above, all such towers, antennas or masts must meet the
Electronic Industries Association Standard EIA -222-1), Struc-
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tural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Sup-
porting Structures and the Grapevine Building Code.
(b) No permit shall be issued for the installation of an antenna,
tower or mast on multifamily structure or property, or a structure
or property not owned by the applicant unless a notarized state-
ment of permission from the owner is presented to the building
inspection division.
(c) If the antenna tower or mast is capable of transmitting, a
copy of the Federal Communications Commission license(s) shall
be provided prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7.235. Maintenance.
Antennas, masts or towers, obviously not in use or obviously in
need of maintenance as determined by the building official, shall
be removed or brought into compliance within thirty (30) days
following notice by the building official. This shall not preclude
immediate action by the building official to safeguard life, limb,
health, property, and public welfare.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7-236. Special exceptions.
A special exception may be granted by the board of zoning
adjustments for any tower or antenna which does not or can not
comply with this article specified hereinabove. The board of zoning
adjustments may grant a special exception to the maximum height
allowed by the Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No.
82-73 for the zoning district in which the special exception is
requested. In considering whether to grant a special exception
from this article, the board of zoning adjustments shall consider
the following:
(1) The effect on the value of the surrounding property;
(2) The potential for interference with the enjoyment of the
use of surrounding properties;
(3) Aesthetics;
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(4) The necessity of the special exception for the public health,
safety and welfare of the citizens or for governmental pur-
poses;
(5) The zoning district and the adjoining zoning districts of the
property for which the special exception is sought; and,
(6) The directive of Federal Communications Commission
PRB-1 to reasonably accommodate amateur communica-
tions and to minimally regulate such amateur communi-
cations to accomplish zoning goals.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7-237. Effective date.
All communications towers, antennas and masts, upon which
construction began before May 1, 1993, shall be permitted to con-
tinue to exist as nonconforming structures or nonconforming uses
of structures. All such communication towers, antennas and masts
shall be subject to the restrictions that apply to all nonconforming
structures and nonconforming uses of structures under the Grape-
vine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 82-73. All radio towers,
antennas and masts that do not comply with safety standards for
such structures must be brought into compliance with such safety
standards within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice from the
building official. All communications towers, antennas and masts
upon construction began or after May 1, 1993, shall conform to
the requirements of this article.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Secs. 7-238, 7-239. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. SATELLITE RECEIVE -ONLY ANTENNAS
Sec. 7-240. Purpose.
Satellite receive -only antennas assist individuals in the receipt
of satellite transmitted television signals. Satellite receive -only
antennas shall not be deemed violations of this article when made
under the provisions herein provided. Such provisions are hereby
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found to be reasonable and clearly defined health, safety and
aesthetic objectives.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7.241. Specifications for satellite receive -only antennas.
(a) Satellite receive -only antennas shall be allowed in any res-
idential zoning district if it complies with the following regula-
tions:
(1) Only one satellite receive -only antenna per lot of record.
(2) A satellite receive -only antenna shall not exceed the height
requirements of the Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Or-
dinance No. 82-73 residential zoning district in which it is
to be located.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7.242. Setbacks.
(a) Satellite receive -only antennas shall conform to the require-
ments of the Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No.
82-73 requirements governing accessory buildings.
(b) No part of a satellite receive -only antenna may extend be-
yond the easements or property lines.
(c) There shall be no minimum or maximum separation require-
ments for satellite receive -only antennas from other structures on
the same lot of record.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7.243. Lights.
No auxiliary or outdoor lighting shall be allowed on satellite
receive -only antennas except such lights or lighting as may be
required by the Federal Aviation Authority or the Federal Com-
munications Commission.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7.244. Construction standards and permits required.
(a) A building permit shall be obtained prior to construction
and/or installation of a satellite receive -only antenna. Satellite
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receive -only antennas shall be installed as per the manufactur-
er's recommendations or under the seal of a registered profes-
sional engineer of the State of Texas.
(b) No permit shall be issued for the installation of a satellite
receive -only antenna on a multifamily structure or property, or a
structure or property not owned by the applicant unless a nota-
rized statement of permission from the owner is presented to the
building inspection division.
(c) All satellite receive -only antennas shall be screened from
view from adjoining properties by fencing or evergreen plants. A
satellite receive -only antenna located within a fence surrounding
the yard in which the satellite receive -only antenna is located
shall be considered to be screened.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7.245. Maintenance.
Satellite receive -only antennas obviously not in use or obvi-
ously in need of maintenance as determined by the building offi-
cial, shall be removed or brought into compliance within thirty
(30) days following notice given by the building official. This shall
not preclude immediate action by the building official to safe-
guard life, limb, health, property and public welfare.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7-246. Special exceptions.
A special exception may be granted by the board of zoning
adjustments for any satellite receive -only antenna which does not
or can not comply with this article specified hereinabove. In con-
sidering whether to grant a special exception from this article,
the board of zoning adjustments shall consider the following:
(1) The effect on the value of the surrounding property;
(2) The potential for interference with the enjoyment of the
use of surrounding properties;
(3) Aesthetics;
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(4) The necessity of the special exception for the public health,
safety and welfare of the citizens or for governmental pur-
poses;
(5) The zoning district and the adjoining zoning districts of the
property for which the special exception is sought; and,
(6) The provisions of 47 C.F.R. Subsection 25.104 which pre-
empt local zoning or other regulations that differentiate
between satellite receive -only antennas and other types of
antenna facilities unless such regulations:
a. Have a reasonable and clearly defined health, safety
or aesthetic objective; and,
b. Do not operate to impose unreasonable limitations on,
or prevent reception of satellite receive -only antennas
or to impose costs on the users or such antennas that
are excessive in light of the purchase and installation
of the equipment.
(7) The unique conditions that govern reasonable reception on
any given lot.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
Sec. 7-247. Effective date.
All satellite receive -only antennas upon which construction
began before May 1, 1993, shall be permitted to continue to exist
as nonconforming structures or nonconforming uses of structures.
All'such satellite receive -only antennas shall be subject to the
restrictions that apply to all nonconforming structures and non-
conforming uses of structures under the Grapevine Comprehen-
sive Zoning Ordinance No. 82-73. All satellite receive -only an-
tenna that do not comply with safety standards for such structures
shall be brought into compliance with such safety standards within
thirty (30) days of receipt of notice from the building official. All
satellite receive -only antennas upon construction began on or after
May 1, 1993, shall conform to the requirements of this article.
(Ord. No. 93-14, § 1, 4-20-93)
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DEFINITIONS
CITY
TERM
I DEFINITION
Plano
Antenna
The arrangement of wires or metal rods used in transmission,
retransmission and/or reception of radio, television, electromagnetic,
or microwave signals (includes microwave reflectors/antennas)
Plano
Antenna Support
Any tower, mast, pole, tripod, box frame, or other structure utilized
Structure
for the purpose of transmission, retransmission, and/or reception of
electromagnetic, radio, television, or microwave signal.
Plano
Microwave
An apparatus constructed of solid, mesh, or perforated materials of
Reflector/Antenna
any configuration that is used to receive and/or transmit microwave
signals form a terrestrial or orbitally located transmitter or transmitter
relay. This definition is meant to include, but is not limited to, what
are commonly referred to as satellite receive only earth station
(T.V.R.O.S.) or satellite dishes.
Plano
Communications
The transmission, retransmission and/or reception of radio, television,
Operations (Amateur)
electromagnetic, or microwave signals for private or personal use and
not for the purpose of operating a business and/or for financial gain.
Plano
Communications
The transmission, retransmission and/or reception of radio, television,
Operations
electromagnetic, or microwave signals primarily for the purpose of
(Commercial)
operating a business and/or for financial gain.
Arlington
Wireless
A freestanding single pole structure supporting antennas which
Communication
transmit information (audio, video, data) in the form of
Facility (Monopole
electromagnetic signals to one or more receivers without the use of a
Tower)
physical connection between the transmitting and receiving source.
An auxiliary structure housing electronic communications equipment
is permitted as part of this use.
Arlington
Mounted Antennae of
An antennae that is attached to permitted structures. This includes
15' or less
antennas that are mounted on utility transmission towers. An
auxiliary structure housing electronic communication equipment is
permitted as part of this use.
Arlington
Rad io,TV, Microwave
A freestanding structure greater than or equal to 50' in height
Tower and Wireless
freestanding supporting antennae that transmits or receives any
Communication
portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Facility (Other than
Monopole) > 50'
Arlington
Radio,TV,Microwave
A freestanding structure less than 50' in height freestanding
Tower and Wireless
supporting antennae that transmits or receives any portion of the
Communication
electromagnetic spectrum.
Facility (Other than
Monopole) < 50'
Carrollton
Communications
A structure, other than an antenna and support structure for citizen
Tower
band and amateur radio communications, utilized for
communications, radio broadcasting or television transmission. This
definition shall include all antennas and any tower, mast or structure
for the support thereof, and such anchors, anchor supports or guy
wires associated with the structure.
Carrollton Antenna and Support An antenna utilized for communication purposes in conjunction with
Structure for Amateur a citizen band or amateur radio station, and including any tower,
Radio Communications mast or structure for the support thereof. This definition shall also
include such anchors, anchor supports or guy wires associated with
the structure, but shall not include any antenna used for commercial
communications or radio broadcasting operations.
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Section 45. Concept Plans
A. PURPOSE: The Concept Plan is intended to provide the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Council with the information and data that
is necessary to assess the merits of requests for rezoning.
B. WHEN REQUIRED: Approval of a Concept Plan shall be required in
connection with a request for rezoning of any specific parcel of land when
requesting zoning for the following zoning districts: R-3.5, R-3.75, R-5.0,
R -MF -1, R -MF -2, R-TH, R -MH, R-MODH, P -O, C -N, C -C, CBD, G -V,
HCO, HC, LB, LI, or when a plat, (preliminary, final or replat) is filed
unless one has been approved with a zone change request.
C. CONTENT OF CONCEPT PLAN: A Concept Plan shall include all of the
following information in graphic representation or written document as
appropriate, and shall be prepared by a registered architect, registered
engineer or registered surveyor.
1. Legal description and a survey or plat certified by a registered land
surveyor, showing date, scale, north point, property boundary lines,
dimensions and easements.
2. Applicant's name and address and their legal interest in the subject
property.
3. Owner's name and address, if different from applicant, with owner's
signed consent to the filing of the application.
4. Zoning classification and present use of subject property.
5. Land use designation as contained in the Comprehensive Master Plan.
6. Conceptual representation of proposed use.
7. Conceptual representation of vehicular circulation within the subject
site.
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8. Conceptual representation of points of connection to the public right-
of-way.
9. Computation of proposed number of dwelling units and the total
acreage for residential use and the approximate square footage of
building, by type, for non-residential use.
10. Conceptual landscaping and buffer plan.
11. Description of how essential public services, including water, sewer,
drainage and solid waste, will be provided.
12. Description of any proposed grading, regrading or fill that is proposed
on the subject site.
13. Maximum number of parking spaces.
14. Other information the applicant and/or owner might wish to include.
15. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all professional
consultants, if any, advising the applicant with respect to the proposed
rezoning.
16. Street address (or common description) of the property.
17. A graphic rendering of the existing site conditions, which depicts all
significant natural, topographical and physical features of the subject
property including contours; location and extent of tree cover;
location and extent of water courses, marshes and flood plains on the
subject property; and existing drainage patterns.
18. Vicinity map indicating the area in which the property is located.
19. Submit a Tree Preservation Permit as required in Section 52.D.1.
The Tree Preservation Permit shall be in accordance with Section
52.E.
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Each applicant shall file one (1) mylar and two (2) blueline copies of all
conceptual or graphical representations required herein, in a size sufficient
to clearly show all information required, and a copy reduced to $1�2 11
X 44 17", and two (2) other necessary copies of written documents.
D. EFFECT OF CONCEPT PLAN: All subsequent site plans shall conform
to the Concept Plan approved with the zoning application or plat.
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Section 47. Site Plan Review
A. APPLICABILITY: Site Plans, prepared and approved in accordance with
the provisions of this section, shall be required to assist the Gefftmanity
Development Services Department in the review of certain applications for
building permits, to assure compliance with all applicable requirements and
standards of this Ordinance, and in such other instances as may be required
by the terms of this Ordinance. Whenever a Site Plan is required by this
Section, or any other provision of this Ordinance, the City shall not issue
any building permit until a Site Plan, which is in compliance with the
applicable zoning district regulations, is approved.
B. AUTHORITY:
1. The Director of Genununity Development Services shall, subject to
the procedures, standards, and limitations hereinafter set forth, review
and approve site plans for those uses listed under Section 47. C.1 -C.5
of this Ordinance.
2. Any Site Plan that is required by Section 47.C.6 of this Ordinance
shall not be approved until:
a. The Director of Gommunity Development Services has
reviewed the Site Plan and made a report to the Planning and
Zoning Commission, with respect to whether the plan complies
with codes and ordinances of the City;
b. The Planning and Zoning Commission has received the Site
Plan and made a recommendation to the City Council with
respect to whether the Site Plan is in substantial conformity
with the approved Master Development Plan for this property;
and
C. The City Council has reviewed and approved the Site Plan as
being in substantial conformity with the approved Master
Development Plan.
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3. Any Site Plan that is required by Section 48 of this Ordinance shall
not be approved until a Conditional Use Permit has been authorized
by the City Council.
C. DEVELOPMENT AND USES REQUIRING A SITE PLAN: Site Plan
review and approval, in accordance with the provisions of this section, shall
be required for the following developments and uses.
1. Any permitted accessory, or Conditional Use in the following
residential districts: R-3.5, R-3.75, R-TH, R -MF -1, R -MF -2.
2. Any permitted, accessory, or Conditional Use in the following
commercial districts: LB, CN, CC, HC, PO, and HCO.
3. Any permitted, accessory, or conditional use in the following
industrial districts: LI.
4. Any development or redevelopment within the Airport Noise Overlay
Districts.
5. All permitted, accessory, and conditional uses in the Governmental
Use (GU) District.
6. All development in the PRD -6, PRD -12, PCD, and PID districts
except single family detached dwellings and their related accessory
uses and structures. Any site plan issued in connection with a
planned development district must be in conformance with the
approved Master Development Plan for that district.
D. EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT: The following activities and uses shall not
require compliance with this section unless otherwise required by this
Ordinance.
1. Construction of a single family detached dwelling on an existing or
platted single family lot.
2. Construction of any permitted accessory use to a single family
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dwelling on an existing or planned single family lot.
3. Deposit and contouring of fill on land, provided other regulations of
the City of Grapevine are met.
4. Additions to any buildings or use, legally existing at the date of this
Ordinance, when such addition does not exceed two hundred (200)
square feet or one-third (1/3) of the gross floor area of the existing
building or use, whichever is greater.
5. Any permitted use of a temporary nature for a period not to exceed
one (1) year.
CONTENTS OF SITE PLAN APPLICATION:
1. Whenever a Site Plan is required under subsection C, the application
for Site Plan approval shall include the following information and
material:
A. Site Plan Application:
1. The applicant's name and address and his legal interest
in the subject property.
2. The owner's name and address, if different from the
applicant, with the owner's signed consent to the filing
of the application.
3. Street address and legal description or a metes and
bounds of the property on an 8.5" X 11" sheet of paper.
4. The zoning classification and present use of the subject
property.
5. The general description of the proposed use or uses for
the proposed development.
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6. A copy of the final plat or replat of the approved
subdivision by City Council showing property boundary
lines and dimensions; and easements, roadways, rail lines
and public rights-of-way crossing and adjacent to the
subject property.
7. If the property is subject to a Master Development Plan
a statement showing that the proposed use substantially
conforms to the Master Development Plan.
B. SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS:
1. All site plans submitted in conjunction with a Conditional
Use, Section 48 or a Special Use, Section 49 shall be
drawn by a Registered Surveyor, Registered Architect, or
Registered Engineer.
2. The site plan shall include the name of the site plan,
submittal date, case numbers(s), scale, north point, name
of owners, and name of person preparing the site plan,
consecutive sheet numbers and a vicinity map.
3. Location of existing boundary lines and dimensions of
the tract.
4. Any proposed grading or regrading of the subject
property; any significant natural, topographical or
physical features of the property, including, at least,
existing soil conditions, water courses, marshes, trees in
excess of four (4) inches in diameter, rock outcroppings
and existing contours in excess of two (2) feet in one
hundred (100) feet.
5. Locate center line of existing water courses, drainage
features and flooding and drainage easements.
6. Map(s) showing the location, dimension, use and
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arrangement of all proposed buildings and computations
in a chart form showing the amount required and
provided: height in stories and feet, floor area ratio, total
floor area, total square feet of ground area coverage of
proposed and existing buildings which will remain, if
any, and number and size of dwelling units, and number
of bedrooms, in residential uses, and building
separations.
7. Minimum yard dimensions and, where relevant, relation
of yard dimensions to the height of any building or
structure.
8. Location, dimensions and number of all vehicular and
pedestrian circulation elements, including streets and
roadways, driveways entrances, curbs, curb cuts, parking
stalls, loading spaces and access aisles; sidewalks,
walkways and pathways, including type of surface
material, slope and gradient of vehicular elements; and
total lot coverage of all circulation elements, divided
between vehicular and pedestrian ways.
9. Location and size of existing and proposed streets and
alleys with location of all street medians and intersections
adjacent to the area of request.
10. Copy of Permit to Construct. Access Driveway Facilities
on Highway Right of Way issued by the Texas State
Department of Highways and public Transportation.
11. The location and size of existing and proposed water and
sewer public utilities on and adjacent to the site and fire
hydrant locations.
12. All existing and proposed surface and subsurface
drainage facilities, including culverts, drains and
detention ponds, showing size and dimensions of flow.
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13. Location, size and arrangement of all outdoor signs and
the location and intensity of all outdoor lighting and
exterior auditory speakers.
14. Location and height of fences or screen plantings and the
type or kind of building materials or plantings to be used
for fencing or screening.
15. Final elevations of proposed structures with the type or
kind of building materials used. Calculations of the
percentage of masonry of the entire structure.
16. Location, designation and total area of all usable open
space.
17. A detailed landscaping plan meeting the provisions of
Section 53 of this Ordinance.
18. A soil erosion control plan for the period during which
construction will be taking place.
19. In the case of any use requiring a Special Use Permit,
any information necessary to demonstrate compliance
with all conditions imposed on the proposed special
permit use by this Ordinance.
20. Any other information that may be required by the
Director of City Development Services to
determine that the application is in compliance with the
Codes and Ordinances of the City.
21. Parking for disabled persons should be designated
according to Chapter 23, Section 23-64 through 23-69 of
the Code of Ordinances.
22. Designate all refuse storage areas according to Section
50.13.3.
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23. A letter from the Public Works Department accepting all
subdivision improvements (i.e., drainage, sewage,
utilities and street improvements).
24. In the case of any use rewiring a Conditional Use
Permit or a Special Use Permit, submit Tree
Preservation Permit in accordance with Section
52.E.1. The Purpose is indicating Preservation of the
existing natural environment whenever possible and to
encourage the preservation of large specimen trees
throughout any construction or land development. An
approved Tree Preservation Permit may be amended
at any time in the same manner and subject to the
same standards and limitations as provided in Section
52 Tree Preservation.
2. Whenever a Conditional Use Permit is required pursuant to
Section 48, the following additional information shall be
submitted, subject to the provisions of Subsection F.
a. All final environmental assessments and environmental i
impact statements for the proposed building, structure,
use, development or activity if either or both are required
pursuant to state or federal law, including but not limited
to the National Environmental Policy Act (as amended);
b. Copies of all studies or analysis upon which have been
based projections relied upon by the applicant of the need
or demand for the proposed building, structure, use,
development or activity, together with copies of all
studies or analyses upon which the applicant has relied in
selecting a location for the proposed building, structure,
use, development or activity over alternatives thereto;
C. A description of the present use, assessed value and
actual land value of land which will be used or adversely
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impacted by the proposed building, structure, use,
development or activity and by each alternative thereto
considered by the applicant, together with a description
of the expected future use of all such land, including all
long-term plans and master plans for the future use or
development of the applicant affecting such land;
d. A description of the applicant's ability to obtain needed
easements (including but not limited to those necessary
for drainage, waste disposal, utilities, and avigation) for
the proposed building, structure, use, development or
activity and for each alternative thereto considered by the
applicant;
e. A description of the feasibility and costs of any necessary
removals of or modifications to residential, commercial
and public structures in connection with the proposed
building, structure, use, development or activity and with
each alternative thereto considered by the applicant;
f. A description of all special construction requirements for
the proposed building, structure, use, development or
activity and for each alternative thereto considered by the
applicant, including descriptions of special geologic
features and availability of special materials needed for
construction;
g. A description of the effect on airport access and egress
of the proposed building, structure, use, development or
activity and of each alternative thereto considered by the
applicant, including projections of future ground traffic,
traffic impact surveys, descriptions of existing access and
egress routes, descriptions of necessary or proposed
expansions or enlargements of routes and parking areas;
h. If the proposed use or activity will result in increased
noise levels, a description of the noise levels expected to
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be generated by or in conjunction with the proposed
building, structure, use, development or activity upon
commencement of operations and during each fifty year
thereafter over the projected life of such building,
structure, use, development or activity, including (1)
maps showing projected 55, 60, 65, 70 and 75 Ldn noise
contours and (2) hourly data showing the projected
geographical distribution and duration of any single noise
events in excess of 65, 75, 85 and 95db;
i. Copies all studies undertaken or considered by any local,
state or federal agency in connection with the proposed
building, structure, use, development or activity and each
alternative thereto considered by the applicant.
F. WAIVER OF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. The City Council, upon recommendation by the City Planning
and Zoning Commission, may waive any part of the application
requirements imposed by Subsection E.2 upon petition by the
applicant showing that:
a. Full compliance with the application requirements of
Subsection E.2 would be unreasonably burdensome; and
b. The proposed building, structure, use, development or
activity will not have a substantial impact on adjacent and
surrounding areas.
2. A waiver may be granted only if the City Council determines
that the information submitted is sufficient to determine that the
proposed building, structure, use, development or activity will
comply fully with all applicable Ordinances and Master Plans
and that the proposed use, development or activity will not have
a substantial impact on adjacent and surrounding areas.
3. A waiver may be granted only after notice is given and public
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hearings are held in compliance with Section 67.
G. PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING SITE PLANS: The following
procedures shall govern the processing and approval of Site Plan
applications.
1. PRE -APPLICATION CONFERENCE: Prior to filing a formal
site plan application, the applicant may request a pre -application
conference with the Director of Gommnity Development
Services or his designee. The purpose of the pre -application
conference shall be to assist the applicant in bringing the Site
Plan into conformity with these and other regulations applying
to the subject property and to define the specific submission
requirements for Site Plan applications.
2. APPLICATION: Applications for Site Plan approval shall be
submitted to the Director of Gommunity Development Services
or his designee in four (4) duplicate copies. All maps and
graphics, submitted as part of the Site Plan Application, shall
be to scale and not smaller than one (1) inch equals fifty (50)
feet. A non-refundable application fee, as established from
time to time by the City Council, to help defray administrative
costs and costs of a hearing, shall accompany each application.
3. ACTION BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT: Within thirty (30) days of the filing of an
application, the Director of Gemmunity Development Services
shall cause such application and the attached site plan to be
reviewed, in terms of the standards established by Section
47.H., below, by qualified City personnel. He shall then
either: (1) approve the application; (2) approve it subject to the
applicant obtaining further specified approvals pursuant to the
provisions of this Ordinance; (3) on the basis of written
findings in accordance with Section 47.H., below, approve it
subject to specific modifications; or (4) on the basis of such
findings, decline to approve the application, provided, however,
that in the case of site plan applications required by Section
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47.C.6., the Director of Gemmunity Development Services
shall not approve said application but shall submit them
together with his report thereon to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Immediately upon concluding his review, the
Director of Ganununity Development Services shall return one
(1) copy of the applicant's plans to him, marked to show either
approval, or approval subject to modification, which
modifications shall be clearly and permanently marked on such
plans. The failure of the Director of Gemmunity Development
Services or his designee to act within said thirty (30) days on
any application, except one required by Section 47.C.6., shall
be deemed to be approval of the application and plans.
4. CONFERENCES AND MODIFICATIONS DURING
REVIEW: While reviewing such application, the Director of
Gonununity Development Services or his designee may, or at
the request of the applicant shall, meet with the applicant for
such conferences concerning the proposed site plan as may be
appropriate and may accept amended plans in substitution of
those originally submitted.
5. ACTION BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: If
the Director of Goramunity Development Services declines to
approve the application, or approves it subject to modifications
which are not acceptable to the applicant, such action shall not
be deemed final administrative action but shall entitle the
applicant to have his application referred to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for review and decision of such matters as
remained unresolved between the Director and applicant. Such
review may be secured by the applicant by filing a written
request therefore with the Director of Gommunity Development
Services. Upon receipt of such request, the Director shall
immediately refer the applicant and his report thereon to the
Planning and Zoning Commission which shall review and act
upon the application in the same manner and subject to the
same standards and limitations as those made applicable to the
Director of Gommunity Development Services, except that the
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Commission shall have thirty (30) days from the date of such
referral within which to act. The decision of the Planning and
Zoning Commission shall be final.
STANDARDS FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW:
I. STANDARDS: The Director of Gommunity Development
Services shall not refuse to approve, and the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Council shall not disapprove
Site Plans submitted pursuant to this Section except on the basis
of specific written findings dealing with one (1) or more of the
following standards:
a. The application is incomplete in specified particulars or
contains or reveals violations of the Zoning Ordinance or
other Ordinances of the City which the applicant has,
after written request, failed or refused to supply or
correct.
b. In the case of a site plan submitted in conjunction with a
planned development, a Special or Conditional Use
Permit, or any district regulations in this Ordinance that
contain specific development standards, such as the PRD -
6, PRD -12, PCD, or PID Districts, the site plan fails to
meet adequately specified standards required by this
Ordinance with respect to such development or special
use.
C. The proposed site plan does, or will, interfere
unnecessarily, and in specified particulars, with
easement, roadways, rail lines, utilities, and public or
private rights-of-way.
d. The proposed site plan does, or will unnecessarily, and
in specified particulars, destroy, damage, detrimentally
modify or interfere with significant natural, topographic
or physical features of the site.
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e. The circulation elements of the proposed site plan
unnecessarily, and in specified particulars, create, or will
create: hazards to safety on or off the site; disjointed
pedestrian or vehicular circulation paths on or off the
site; undue interference with and inconvenience to
pedestrian travel.
L The screening of site does not, or will not, provide
adequate shielding from or for nearby uses with which
the proposed use may be incompatible.
g. Based on recognized standards, the proposed site plan
makes inadequate provision for the creation or
preservation of open space or for its continued
maintenance.
h. The proposed site plan does, or will, unnecessarily, and
in specified particulars, create drainage or erosion
problems.
i. In the case of site plans for developments in the PRD -6,
PRD -12, PCD and PID Districts, the proposed site plan
fails, in specified particulars, to conform substantially to
the approved Master Development Plan for the Property.
2. ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES: In citing any of the
foregoing standards, other than those of subparagraph La., as
the basis for declining to approve or for disapproving a site
plan, the Director of Gemmunity Development Services shall
suggest alternate site plan approaches which could be utilized
to avoid the specified deficiency or shall state the reasons why
such deficiency cannot be avoided consistent with the
applicant's objectives.
I. EFFECT OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL: If the Director of
Comity Development Services or the City Council or the
Planning and Zoning Commission approves the application or
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approves it subject to further specified approvals or to modification
which are acceptable to the applicant, such approval shall not
authorize the establishment or extension of any use nor the
development, construction, reconstruction, alteration or moving of any
building, or structure, but shall authorize only the preparation filing
and processing of applications for any further permits or approvals
which may be required by the Codes and Ordinances of the City,
including any approvals such as a building permit, a certificate of
occupancy or subdivision approval.
J. LIMITATIONS ON SITE PLAN APPROVAL: No site plan approval
shall be valid for a period longer than one (1) year from the date such
approval is issued, unless a building permit is issued and construction
is actually begun within that period, and is thereafter diligently
pursued to completion or an occupancy permit is obtained and a use
commenced within that period. Approval of an application does not
authorize any work in conflict with any Codes or Ordinances of the
City of Grapevine.
K. AMENDMENT: An approved site plan may be amended at any time
in the same manner and subject to the same standards and limitations
as provided in this Section for original site plan approval.
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Section 52. Tree Preservation
A. PURPOSE: The purposes of this section are is to establish rules and
regulations governing the protection of trees and vegetation cover within the
City of Grapevine, to encourage the protection of healthy trees and
vegetation and to provide for the replacement and replanting of trees that are
necessarily removed during construction, development or redevelopment.
B. DEFINITIONS: The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:
1. BUILDABLE AREA: That portion of a building site exclusive of the
required yard areas on which a structure or building improvements
may be erected, and including the actual structure, driveway, parking
lot, pool, and other construction as shown on the site plan.
2. DRIP LINE: A vertical line run through the outermost portion of the
crown of a tree and extending to the ground.
3. HISTORIC TREE: A tree which has been found by the City to be of
a notable historic interest because of its age, type, size or historic
association and has been so designated as part of the official records
of the City.
4. PERSON: Any corporation, partnership, association or other
artificial entity; or any individual; or any agent or employee of the
foregoing.
5. SPECIMEN TREE: A tree which has been determined by the City
to be of high value because of its type, size, or other professional
criteria, and which has been so designated as part of the official
records of the City.
6. TREE: Any self-supporting woody perennial plant which has a trunk
diameter of three (3) inches or more when measured at a point of four
and one-half (4-1/2) feet above ground level and which normally
attains an overall height of at least twenty (20) feet at maturity,
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usually with one (1) main stem or trunk and many branches. It may
appear to have several stems or trunks as in several varieties of oak.
7. YARD AREA: The front, side and rear yard areas as required under
the Comprehensive Zoning Code and the zoning district requirements
applicable thereto.
APPLICABILITY: The terms and provisions of this section shall apply to
real property as follows:
1. All real property upon which any designated specimen or historic tree
is located.
2. All vacant and undeveloped property.
3. All property to be redeveloped, including additions and alterations.
4. The yard areas of all developed property, excluding developed and
owner -occupied single-family residential property.
5. All easements and rights-of-way except those included in a plat
approved by City Council shall meet the terms and provisions of this
section.
1. A Tree Preservation Permit shall be required and approved in
connection with a request for a zone change, a conditional use or
special use permit request or when a plat (preliminary, final, or
replat) is filed, unless one has already been approved. This
permit shall be prepared by a registered landscape architects
registered architect, registered engineer or registered surveyor.
2. A Tree Removal Permit shall be required when trees are
requested to be removed. No person, directly or indirectly, shall cut
down, destroy, remove or move, or effectively destroy through
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damaging, any tree, specimen tree or historic tree situated on property
described above without first obtaining a Tree Removal Permit unless
the conditions of Section 52.G.1 and 52.G.2 apply. A permit
submitted for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission
shall be prepared by registered landscape architect, registered
architect, registered engineer or registered surveyor. A permit
submitted for approval by Development Services Staff do not have
to be prepared by a registered landscape architect, registered
architect, registered engineer or registered surveyor.
E. TREE PRESERVATION PERMIT: The purpose of this requirement
is to provide a review process to preserve the existing natural
environment whenever possible and to encourage the preservation of
large specimen trees throughout any construction or land development.
The Tree Preservation Permit shall include the following:
1. Location of all existing or proposed structures, improvements such
as streets, alleyways etc. and site uses, properly dimensioned and
referenced to propert, lines, ines, setback and yard requirements.
2. Date, scale, north point, and the names, addresses and telephone
numbers of both property owner and the person preparing the
plan.
3. Location of existing and proposed utility easements on the lot.
4. Location and dimensions of visibility triangles on the lot.
5. Survey locating trees on the site to remain that are 8 inches or
greater when measured at a point four and one-half (4-1/2) feet
above the ground level. Trees to remain shall be designated by a
circle.
6. Survey locating trees on the site to be removed that are 8 inches
or greater when measured at a point four and one-half (4-1/2) feet
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above the ground level. Trees to be removed shall be designated
by a triangle.
7. Tree information required above shall be summarized in legend
form on the plan and shall include the reason for the proposed
removal. This same summary shall also be submitted on an 8.5"
x 11" sheet of paper.
8. Tree Replacement Plan: The plan shall exhibit the location of
proposed trees to be replaced and include a legend indicating the
species, caliper size and height of proposed tree replacement.
Replacement trees shall be designated by a square. The legend
shall also be submitted on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper.
a. No replacement tree may be planted within a visibility
triangle, a water course, or an existing or proposed street or
alley.
b. A replacement tree must have a minimum caliper of at least
three inches when measured at six (6) inches above ground
level.
C. A replacement tree that dies within two years of the date it
was planted must be replaced by another replacement tree
that complies with the Tree Preservation Permit.
9. Tree Protection Plan: The plan shall describe how existing
healthy trees proposed to remain will be protected from damage
during any construction or land development in accordance with
Section 52.J., Tree Protection.
EF.. APPLICATION IC A T ION TREE REMOVAL PERMIT: Permits for removal, or
replacement of trees covered herein shall be obtained by making application
on a form prescribed by the City to the Director of Community
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Development Services. The application shall be accompanied by a
preliminary plat showing the exact location, size (trunk diameter and height)
common name of all trees to be removed. The application shall also be
accompanied by a written document indicating the reasons for removal or
replacement of trees and two (2) copies of a legible site plan drawn to the
largest practicable scale indicating the following:
1. Location of all existing or proposed structures, improvements such as
streets, alleyways, etc. and site uses, properly dimensioned and
referenced to property lines, setback and yard requirements and
special relationships.
2. Existing and prepesed site elevations, gfades and major eentoufs.
Date, scale, north point, and the names, addresses and telephone
numbers of both property owner and the person preparing the
plan.
3. Leeation ef existing pfopesed utility easeine Existing and
proposed site elevations, grades and major contours.
4. The loeation of trees on the site to be removed, or replaeed.
Location of existing and proposed utility easements on the lot.
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on the plan and shall inelude the reason for the proposed removal, or
replaeenww. Location and dimensions of visibilfty triangles on the
Survey locating trees on the site to remain that are three (3)
inches or greater when measured at a point four and one-half (4-
1/2) feet above the ground level. Trees to remain shall be
designated by a circle
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7. Aerial photographs, at an appropriate seale, may be substituted,
at the
diseretion of the Direetor of Community Development, for a site pla
if adequate site information is supplied on the aef4a! photographs -.-
Survey locating trees on the site to be removed that are three (3)
inches or greater when measured at point four and one-half (4-
1/2) feet above the ground level. Trees to be removed shall be
designated by a triangle.
8. Tree information required above shall be summarized in legend
form on the plan and shall include the reason for the proposed
removal. This same summary shall also be submitted on an 8.5"
x 11" sheet of paper.
10. Tree Replacement Plan: The plan shall exhibit the location of
proposed trees to be replaced and include a legend indicating the
species, caliper size and height of proposed tree replacement.
Replacement trees shall be designatedby a square. The legend
shall also be submitted on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper.
a. No replacement tree may be planted within a visibility
triangle, a water course, or an existing or proposed street or
alley.
b. A replacement tree must have a minimum caliper of at least
three inches when measured at six (6) inches above ground
level.
C. A replacement tree that dies within two years of the date it
was planted must be replaced by another replacement tree
that complies with the Tree Preservation Permit.
11. Tree Protection Plan: The plan shall describe how existing
healthy trees proposed to be retained will be protected from
damage during construction.
EG. APPLICATION .REVIEW: Upon receipt of a proper application, the
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Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the application for new
subdivisions and for platted lots, the Director of Community Development
Services shall review applications for platted lots; said review may include
a field inspection of the site, and the application may be referred to such
Departments as deemed appropriate for review and recommendations. if th
applieation is made ftion with a Site PIm submitted for approvall-,
the appReation will be eonsidered as part of the site plan, and no pe
shall be issued without Site Plan approval. Following the review and
inspection, the permit applications will be approved, disapproved, or
approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Commission or
Director of Community Development Services as appropriate, in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
FH. TREE REMOVAL:
1. No tree or trees shall be removed prior to issuance of a building
permit unless one of the following conditions exist:
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street right-of-way as recorded on a plat approved by the City
Council. In the event that certain trees outside the above areas
or trees based partially outside the easement are requested to be
removed to allow the operation of equipment, the applicant
shall submit a Plat and Site Plan which indicates the exact
operation area needed. The Director of Gommrnity
Development Services may approve selected removal under this
condition.
b. The tree is diseased, injured, in danger of falling, interferes
with utility service, creates unsafe vision clearance, or conflicts
with other ordinances or regulations.
C. Except for the above, under no circumstances shall there be
clear cutting of trees on a property prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
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d. Development Services Staff may approve the removal of
trees that interfere with the construction of a building
and/or the drainage of a lot
2. Upon issuance of a building permit, developer shall be allowed to
remove trees located on the buildable area of the property. Trees
located in required yard areas, buffers and open space areas shall be
maintained. The buildable area shall include sufficient adjacent area
to allow the normal operation of construction equipment.
141. REPLACEMENT: In the event that it is necessary to remove tree(s) outside
the buildable area, the developer, as condition to issuance of a tree removal
permit, may be required to replace the tree(s) being removed with
comparable trees somewhere within the site.
A sufficient number of trees shall be planted to equal, in caliper, the
diameter of the tree removed. Said replacement trees shall be a minimum
of three (3) inches caliper and seven (7) feet in height when planted, and
shall be selected from the list of approved replacement trees maintained by
the Director of Gommnity Development Services as approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission from the recommendations of the County
Extension Service.
At the time of application review, the person responsible for replacement,
time of replacement and location will be determined by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
1j. TREE PROTECTION: During any construction or land development, the
developer shall clearly mark all trees to be maintained and may be required
to erect and maintain protective barriers around all such trees or groups of
trees. The developer shall not allow the movement of equipment or the
storage of equipment, materials, debris or fill to be placed within the drip
line of any tree.
During the construction stage of development, the developer shall not allow
cleaning of equipment or material under the canopy of any tree or group of
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trees to remain. Neither shall the developer allow the disposal of any waste
material such as, but not limited to, paint, oil, solvents, asphalt, concrete,
mortar, etc., under the canopy of any tree or groups of tree to remain.
No attachment or wires of any kind, other than those of a protective nature,
shall be attached to any tree.
JK. EXCEPTIONS: In the event that any tree shall be determined to be in a
hazardous or dangerous condition so as to endanger the public health,
welfare or safety, and require immediate removal without delay,
authorization may be given by the Director of Gemmnity Development
Services and the tree may then be removed without obtaining a written
permit as herein required.
During the period of an emergency such as a tornado, storm, flood, or other
act of God, the requirements of this Ordinance may be waived as may be
deemed necessary by the City Council.
All licensed plant or tree nurseries shall be exempt from the terms and
provisions of this Section only in relation to those trees planted and growing
on the premises of said license, which are so planted and growing for the
sale or intended sale to the general public in the ordinary course of said
licensee's business.
Utility companies franchised by the City may remove trees which endanger
public safety and welfare by interfering with utility service, except that
where such trees are on owner -occupied properties developed for one -family
use, disposal of such trees shall be at the option of the property owner.
ISL. EXEMPTION. This Ordinance shall not apply to any development which
has received final plat approval prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
A permit shall not be required for a builder to satisfy final grading standards
of the Building Code of the City of Grapevine.
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Signs are recognized as a significant and specific use of land for the purpose of
protection of places and areas of historical and cultural importance; to increase
safety and lessen congestion in the streets; to conserve the value of buildings; to
preserve residential values; and to encourage the most appropriate use of land,
standards are herein provided for the installation of signs. No sign shall be
erected, placed, or located except in accordance with the following standards:
A. SIGN PERMITS:
No sign, except for signs listed in Section 60, shall be painted, constructed,
erected, remodeled, relocated, or expanded until a zoning permit for such
sign has been obtained in accordance with the procedure set out in this
Ordinance. No zoning permit for any sign shall be issued unless the sign
complies with the regulations of this Section 60.
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any property, or any other person,
firm, or entity to place, allow to be placed, maintain or allow to be
maintained, portable commercial billboards or on-site business signs in the
City. Any portable sign for which a current and valid permit has been
issued shall be allowed until the expiration of the permit. No signs shall be
permitted except as specified in this Section 60.
B. CLASSIFICATION OF SIGNS:
1. Functional Types:
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a. NAMEPLATE SIGNS: A permanent sign affixed to the
exterior wall of a building, giving the name and/or address of
the owner or occupant of a building or premises in which it is
located, and, where applicable, a professional status.
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b. ON -PREMISE SIGNS: A permanent sign which directs
attention to a business or profession conducted, or to a
commodity or service sold, offered or manufactured, or an
entertainment offered, on the premises where the sign is located
or to which it is affixed.
C. DEVELOPMENT SIGNS: A temporary sign identifying the
developing tract of land on which it is located. In residential
districts, said sign shall be removed after four (4) years, or
when ninety (90) percent of the lots are sold, whichever occurs
first. In all other zoning districts, said sign shall be removed
after three (3) years, or when seventy (70) percent of the lots
are developed, or whichever occurs first.
d. CONSTRUCTION SIGNS: A temporary sign containing the
names of architects, engineers, landscape architects,
contractors, and similar artisans involved in the design and
construction of a structure or project. This temporary sign may
be located only on the premises on which the construction is
taking place and only during the period when construction is
taking place. Said sign shall be removed prior to the issuance
of the first Certificate of Occupancy.
e. REAL ESTATE SIGNS: A temporary sign pertaining to the
sale or lease of the lot or tract of land on which the sign is
located, or to the sale or lease of one or more structures, or a
portion thereof located thereon. Said sign shall be removed
upon the sale or lease of the property.
f. POLITICAL SIGNS: A temporary sign meeting the
requirements of Chapter 20, Article II, Division 3 of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
g. SUBDIVISION SIGNS: A sign identifying a subdivision on
which it is located. The subdivision sign shall not be located
in any right-of-way or easement in the subdivision.
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a. AWNING, CANOPY AND MARQUEE SIGNS: A sign that
is mounted or painted on, or attached to, an awning, canopy or
marquee that is otherwise permitted by this Ordinance. No
such sign shall project above, below, or beyond the physical
dimensions of the awning, canopy or marquee.
b. GROUND SIGNS: Amy sign,tob---sign,
permanently placed upon, or supported by, the ground
independentV of the principal building or structure on the
property, the top edge of whieh sig i 3re than six (6)
feet above ground I All Gground signs must conform to
the following regulations:
(1) Sign support shall be masonry, non -decaying wood, or
structural steel tubing.
(2) Sign face shall be non -decaying wood, or flat, clear
acrylic sheet with all copy and background sprayed on
second surface with acrylic colors.
Jal Ground Signs in R-20, R-12.5, R-7.5, R-5.0, R-
3.59 R-3.759 R -MH, R-TH, R -MF -1, R -MF -2,
R-MODH, PRD -6 and PRD -12
(3) Maximum gross surface area: Sixty (60) square
feet.
Maximum sign height: Six (6) feet including the
base, measured to ground level at base.
Ground may be bermed (also planter) a
maximum of two (2) feet from the top of curb.
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Changeable Copy: Thirty (30) percent. The
,percentage of changeable copy may be increased
provided a conditional use permit is issued in a
accordance with section 48 of this Ordinance.
Ground Signs in the BP Business Park District:
Maximum sign height: Ten (10) feet including the base,
measured to ground level at base. Ground may be
bermed (also planter) a maximum of two (2) feet from
the top of curb.
Maximum gross surface area: Two hundred (200) square
feet.
Changeable Copy: Tw" (2-8� Thirty (30) percent.
The percentage of changeable copy may be increased
provided a conditional use permit is issued in accordance
with Section 48 of this Ordinance.
0 Ground Signs In All Other Non -Residential Districts
Maximum sign height: Ten (10) feet including the
base, measured to ground level at base. Ground may
be bermed (also planter) a maximum of two (2) feet
from the top of curb.
Maximum gross surface area: One hundred (100)
square feet.
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Changeable Copy: Thirty (30) percent. The
percentage of changeable copy may be increased
provided a conditional use permit is issued in
accordance with Section 48 of this Ordinance.
C. POLE SIGNS: A sign that is mounted on a freestanding pole,
conforming to the following regulations:
1. Engineering Regulations:
All pole signs shall be designed in accordance with
Chapter 23 of the Grapevine Building Code. All plans
and specifications shall be prepared by a professional
engineer. Wind pressure design for signs shall be twenty
(20) pounds per square foot for signs less than thirty (30)
feet in height and twenty-five (25) pounds per square foot
for signs thirty (30) feet to forty (40) feet in height.
2. Sign Cabinet:
Paint grip sheet metal on angle iron frame with angle
retaining rim to secure sign face or other materials
approved by the Director of Community Development.
3. Sign Cabinet Minimum Gross Surface Area:
Thirty (30) square feet.
4. Maximum Sign Cabinet Dimensions and Maximum Gross
Surface Area:
The maximum gross surface of the sign cabinet shall be
one hundred eight (108) square feet with a maximum
cabinet width of twelve (12) feet, a maximum cabinet
height of twelve (12) feet and a maximum cabinet depth
of fourteen (14) inches.
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Sign Face:
Flat, clear acrylic sheet, or other material approved by
the Director of Community Development; all copy and
background sprayed on second surface with acrylic
colors. Thirty (30) percent of the gross surface area of
the sign face may have changeable copy. Neon tubing
on solid background.
Changeable Copy:
Thirty (30) percent of the gross surface area of the sign
face may have changeable copy. All explanatory text
related to the changeable copy shall be calculated as a
part of the thirty (30) percent gross surface area.
Sign Finish:
Degrease, prime, and finish coat all exposed metal
surfaces as required.
Sign Support Color:
Painted surfaces are to match architecturally with the
main structure on the lot.
External Illumination:
Neon tubing on a solid background is allowed.
10. Internal Illumination:
Internal illumination provided by fluorescent lamps
spaced no further than twelve (12) inches on center.
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Overall Sign Height:
All signs to be twenty (20) feet in height.
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: A sign face with
changeable copy exceeding thirty (30) percent of the
gross surface area of the sign face.
Planned Gommereial Centers Pole signs located
adjacent to Highway 121, Highway 360,E and Highway
114 (excluding Business 114), and F.M. 2499 may hftve
a pole s ' , 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.
d. 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.
e. ROOF SIGNS:
A sign fastened to or resting on the roof of a structure.
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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.
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 close proximity to a business, church, development or
other establishment that is being advertised.
h. 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
close proximity of the business, church, development or other
establishment that is being advertised.
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.
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(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 clear 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.
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.
C. GENERAI, STANDARDS:
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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.
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7.
HEIGHT OF SIGNS:
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Sign height shall be measured from ground level at the base of or
below the sign to the highest element of the sign.
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.
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.
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.
ACCESSWAY OR WINDOW:
No sign shall block any required accessway or window.
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.
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8. CORNER AND THROUGH LOTS:
On corner and through lots, each lot line that abuts a street or
highway shall be considered a separate street frontage. On corner 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 AND GROUND SIGNS:
In all districts where pole and ground signs are permitted, only one
of the two (2) structural types shall be permitted per lot. More than
one 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 Community Development, or at the owner's election such
sign shall be removed. A sign which has been permitted to remain in
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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 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 Centers are defined as having a five (5) acre
minimum size with a combination of retail stores, offices, personal
service establishments and similar uses.
13. PORTABLE AND VEHICLE SIGNS:
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 a 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 th).: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 house such vehicle is in use.
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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.
TRAFFIC SAFETY:
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.
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:
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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.
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b. Signs of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic
or similar regulatory devices, legal notices, warnings at railroad
crossings, and other instructional or regulatory sings having to
do with health, hazards, parking, swimming, dumping, etc.
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.
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 II,
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.
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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 Community Development. 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 Community
Development 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 Community
Development. 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 this section:
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.
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C. On -premises signs when located on property used for
agricultural purposes and pertaining to the sale of agricultural
products produced on the premises.
SIGNS IN R-20, R-12.59 R-7.5, R-5.09 R-3.59 R-3.75, R -MH, R-TH, R-
MF -1, R -MF -2, R-MODH, PRD -6 AND PRD -12 DISTRICTS.
1.
FUNCTIONAL/STRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED.
The following permitted functional uses shall be limited to the
associated structural types of signs:
a. On -Premise Signs:
(1) 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 approved with a
special use permit in accordance with Section 49,
Special Use Permits:
(2) Ground signs
(3) Wall signs
b. Development Signs:
(1) Ground Signs
(2) Pole signs
C. Construction Signs:
(1) Ground signs
(2) Pole signs
d. Real Estate Signs:
(1) See definition 60.B.1.(e)., or regulatory signs having to
do with health, hazards, parking, swimming, dumping,
etc.
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e. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground signs
2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED.
a. On -Premise:
(1) One (1) ground sign per platted lot and one (1) wall sign
per street frontage.
b. Development:
(1) One (1) per subdivision.
C. Construction:
(1) One (1) per each ten (10) platted lots, not to exceed a
total of four (4) signs per subdivision.
d. Real Estate:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
e. Subdivision Sign:
(1) One (1) per each fifty (50) lots, not to exceed a total of
four (4) signs per subdivision.
3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA:
a. On -Premise Signs:
(1) Thirty-two (32) square feet.
b. Development Signs:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
C. Construction Signs:
(1) Thirty-two (32) square feet.
d. Real Estate Signs:
(1) Six (6) square feet.
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e. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Sixty (60) square feet per sign.
4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
a. Development Signs:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
b. Construction Signs:
(1) Twelve (12) feet.
C. Real Estate Signs:
(1) Six (6) feet.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
a. On -Premise:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line.
b. Development:
(1) Ten (10) feet from the front lot line.
C. Construction:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Five (5) feet from the front lot line.
e. Subdivision Sign:
(1) 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.
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G. SIGNS IN THE CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS 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 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:
(1) One (1) per storefront.
b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) 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 approved by the Historic Preservation
Commission.
C. Real -Estate:
(1) One (1) per storefront.
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3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA:
a. Nameplate:
(1) Two (2) square feet.
b. Projecting Signs:
(1) Twenty-five square feet.
C. Real -Estate:
(1) Thirty-two (32) square feet.
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d. Wall Signs:
(1) Fifteen (15) percent of the .wall, except for historic wall
signs approved by the Historic Preservation Commission.
e. Awning, Canopy and Marquee:
(1) 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.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
a. Ground Signs:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION:
Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -premise signs
only.
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NEIGHBORHOOD,
RECREATION/AMUSEMENT AN% PCD PLANNED COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT 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 -Premise Signs:
(1) Wall
(2) Awning, canopy, marquee
(3) Ground
(4) Pole
C. Development Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
d. Construction Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Wall
(3) Pole
f. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground
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2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED;
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) One (1) per lease space.
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b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) One (1) ground 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 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 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. Development Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
d. Construction Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
f. Subdivision Sign:
(1) One (1) per each fifty (50) lots, not to exceed a total of
four (4) signs per subdivision.
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3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA:
a.
Nameplate Signs:
(1) Two (2) square feet.
b.
Developments:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
C.
Construction:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
d.
Real Estate:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
e.
Wall:
(1) Twenty-five (25) percent of the wail.
f.
Awning, Canopy or Marquee:
(1) Fifty (50) percent of the awning, canopy or marquee.
g.
Subdivision Signs:
(1) Sixty (60) square feet per sign.
4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
a.
Development, Construction, Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
a.
On -Premise:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
b.
Development:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
C.
Construction:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
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d. Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
e. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION:
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Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -premises signs
only.
LB, GV, PO, AND IICO DISTRICTS.
1.
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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 (Not allowed in the Grapevine Vintage District)
C. Development Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole (Not allowed in the Grapevine Vintage District)
d. Construction Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole (Not allowed in the Grapevine Vintage District)
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e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Wall
(3) Pole (Not allowed in the Grapevine Vintage District)
f. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground
2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED:
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) One (1) per lease space.
b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) One (1) ground 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:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
d. Construction Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
f. Subdivision Signs:
(1) 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:
(1) Two (2) square feet.
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b. Development:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
C. Construction:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
e. Wall:
(1) Twenty-five (25) percent of the wail.
f. Awning, Canopy, Marquee:
(1) Fifty (50) percent of the awning, canopy or marquee.
g. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Sixty (60) square feet per sign.
4. N MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
a. Development, Construction, Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
b. On -Premise:
(1) Awning, canopy, marquee: Thirty (30) feet in HCO
District.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
a. On -Premise:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
b. Development:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
C. Construction:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
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d. Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
e. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION:
Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -premises signs
only.
J. 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
C. Development Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
d. Construction Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
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e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Wall
(3) Pole
f. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground
2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED:
a. Nameplate signs:
(1) One (1) per lease space.
b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) One (1) ground 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 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 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. Development Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
d. Construction Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
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e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
f. Subdivision Signs:
(1) 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:
(1) Two (2) square feet.
b.
Development:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
C.
Construction:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
d.
Real Estate:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
e.
Wall:
(1) Twenty-five (25) percent of the wall.
f.
Awning, Canopy or Marquee:
(1) Fifty (50) percent of the awning, canopy or marquee.
g.
Subdivision Signs:
(1) Sixty (60) square feet per sign.
4. MAXIMUM IIEIGHT:
a. Development, Construction, Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
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S. REQUIRED SETBACK:
a. On -Premise:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
b. Development:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
C. Construction:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
e. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION:
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Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -premises signs
only.
K. LI LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, BP BUSINESS PARK AND PID PLANNED
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT 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
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b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) Wall
(2) Awning, canopy, marquee
(3) Ground
(4) Pole (Not allowed in the Business Park District)
C. Development Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
d. Construction Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Wall
(3) Pole
f. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) One (1) per lease space.
b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) One (1) ground 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.
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
signs within a platted subdivision where it is determined
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by the City Council, after receipt of a recommendation
from the Planning and Zoning Commission, that a need
exists for additional ground 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:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
d. Construction Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
f. Subdivision Signs:
(1) 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:
(1) Two (2) square feet.
b. Development:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
C. Construction:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
e. Wall:
(1) Twenty-five (25) percent of the wall.
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f. Awning, Canopy or Marquee:
(1) Fifty (50) percent of the awning, canopy or marquee.
g. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet per lot.
4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
a. Development, Construction, Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
a. On -Premise:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
b. Development:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
C. Construction:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
e. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION:
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L. APPLICATIt `� TO EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION:
In accordance ith 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 I vised Civil Statutes Annotated.)
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MEMO TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONERS
FROM: H.T. HARDY, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
MARCY RATCLIFF, IV[
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 30, 1996
SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP AGENDA
A. Communication Uses in Section 42, Supplementary District Regulations and
Section 49, Special Use Permits - Staff had proposed at the October 30,
1995 Workshop a first rough draft of amendments to Section 42,
Supplementary District Regulations relative to regulating antennas and other
communication uses. The Commission tabled further action on the
amendments until the January 30, 1996 Workshop, to allow Staff time to
gather additional information. The Commission requested to see if there were
regulations regarding landscaping, screening, size and locations of the
equipment building. Staff was unable to find any ordinances or regulations
regarding these issues.
Attached you will find a draft of communication uses in Section 42,
Supplementary District Regulations and Section 49, Special Use Permits. The
proposed amendments specifically define terms and regulate where antennas
are allowed as a matter of right and where they are allowed with an approved
specific use permit. The majority of the language was taken from the Piano
Ordinance. Staff will be prepared to discuss the proposed language and any
necessary changes. PCS Primeco, who originally requested the Commission
to review Grapevine's Ordinances, will be present at the meeting to give
additional input if needed.
B. Section 60, Sign Regulations - Staff has developed new design standards on
Pages 3-5 for ground signs. Proposed are separate criteria for residential and
non-residential uses. Staff has redefined ground signs to be solid from the
ground up and all poles or supports to be concealed. To be consistent with the
pole sign regulations, the amount of changeable copy for all ground signs was
increased to 30% as a matter of right, a larger percentage of changeable copy
would require a conditional use. Also included is the ability to locate ground
signs on a two foot berm or a planter box that is not counted when measuring
the height.
The amendments proposed and tabled at the October 30, 1995 Workshop for
40 foot pole signs has not changed. These amendments on Page 6 would
allow properties along the designated highways to apply for a conditional use
permit to allow a maximum 40 foot pole sign with a maximum gross square
surface area of 288 square feet.
Staff has also proposed language to specifically regulate portable and vehicle
signs. Currently, Staff is unable to regulate those signs on a stationary vehicle.
The proposed amendments would give the ability to eliminate these types of
signs.
C. Tree Preservation - The Commission requested Staff at the October 30, 1995
Workshop to draft language for a Tree Preservation Permit to accompany zone
change requests and concept plans for plats. The purpose of the proposed
language is to provide a review process to preserve the existing natural
environment whenever possible and to encourage the preservation of large
specimen trees throughout any construction or land development.
The proposed language defines what and when a Tree Preservation Permit and
Tree Removal Permit are required to be submitted. A Tree Preservation Permit
defines large specimen trees as 8 inches or larger when measured 4.5 feet
above the ground level. A Tree Removal Permit defines a specimen tree as 3
inches or greater when measured 4.5 feet above ground level. Both permits
require a Tree Replacement Plan and a Tree Protection Plan.
Staff also proposed amendments to Section 53, Landscaping Regulations to
define the minimum acceptable tree size. Currently, the Landscaping
Regulations require trees to be a minimum of height of seven feet. The new
definition states the tree to be a minimum size of 3 caliper inches when
measured 3 inches above ground and a minimum height of 7 feet.
Section 45, Concept Plans and Section 47, Site Plan Review were also
amended to require Tree Preservation Permits to be a part of zoning cases or
platting. As proposed, an approved Tree Preservation Permit may be amended
by City Council by resolution after receiving a recommendation from the
Planning and Zoning Commission. This would not require a public hearing to
amend the Tree Preservation Permit.
D. Neighborhood Day Care Centers in Section 49, Special Use Permits - City
Council at the December 19, 1995 meeting requested the Planning and Zoning
Commission to propose amendments to the Zoning Ordinance providing an
avenue to allow neighborhood day care centers in residential areas. The
request is a result of the controversy created by Pam Mueller's zone change
request from "R-7.5" Single Family to "R -MF -1 " Multifamily and conditional use
permit for a day care facility.
Staff has drafted proposed amendments on Page 9 of Section 49, Special Use
Permits that would allow a neighborhood day care center in all the residential
districts except for "R -MF -1 " and "R -MF -2" Multifamily Districts, "R-20" and
"R-12.5" Single Family Districts. The property must front on a designated
thoroughfare and have a minimum lot size and minimum lot dimensions.
E. Neighborhood Day Care Center Signage in Section 60, Sign Regulations -
Staff has proposed language allowing neighborhood day care centers approved
with a special use permit to have limited signage capabilities. The signage
allowed is the same signage allowed for churches in residential areas.
Throughout these amendments the language reflects the revised title of Tommy Hardy
from Director of Community Development to Director of Development Services. If you
have any questions, please call at 481-0377.
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1. COMMUNICATION USES:
1. Not withstanding any other provision of this Ordinance the
following communication uses shall be regulated and governed by
the following use regulations and requirements:
DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following
words and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them as
follows with the exception of Chapter 7, Article XII, Grapevine
Code of Ordinances:
(a) ANTENNA means the arrangement of wires or metal rods
used in transmission, retransmission and/or reception of
radio, television, electromagnetic, or microwave signals
(includes microwave reflectors/antennas).
b%) ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE means any tower,
mast, monopole, tripod, box frame, or other structure
utilized for the purpose of transmission, retransmission,
and/or reception of electromagnetic, radio, television or
microwave signal.
O MICROWAVE REFLECTOR/ANTENNA means an
apparatus constructed of solid, mesh or perforated materials
of any configuration that is used to receive and/or transmit
microwave signals from a terrestrial or orbitally located
transmitter or transmitter relay. This definition is meant to
include, but is not limited to, what are commonly referred
to as satellite receive only earth stations (T.V.R.O.S.) or
satellite dishes.
COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS
means the transmission, retransmission and/or reception of
radio, television, electromagnetic, or microwave signals
primarily for the purpose of operating a business and/or for
financial gain.
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2. In all residential zoning districts (R-20, R-12.52 R-7.53 R-5.0, R-
3.5, R-3.759 R -MH, R-TH, R -MF -1. R -MF -2, R-MODH)
commercial antennas are allowed as a Special Use Permit only
when granted in accordance with Section 49.
3. In all non-residential zoning districts (CN, LB, CC, HC, PO,
CBD, HCO, GV, PCD, GU,. LI, PID, RA, BP) commercial
antennas are allowed as follows:
(a) Commercial antenna support structures are allowed by a
Special Use Permit in accordance with and pursuant to
Section 49 of this Ordinance. All antenna support
structures must meet the setback requirements from
residential districts.
(b A commercial antenna may be attached to an existing utility
structure (e.g. electrical transmission/distribution tower or
elevated water storage tank) exceeding 75 feet in height,.
provided that the antenna does not extend more than 10 feet
above the height of the utility structure. Setbacks from
residentially zoned property do not apply to antennas
attached to utility structures exceeding 75 feet in height.
4. All commercial signs, flags lights and attachments other than
those required for communications operations, structural stability,,
or as required for flight visibility by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) and Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) shall be prohibited on any antenna or antenna support
structure.
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Section 49. Special Use Permits
A. PURPOSE. The Special Use Permits procedure is designed to provide the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council with an opportunity
for discretionary review of requests to establish or construct uses or
structures which may be necessary or desirable for, or which have the
potential for a deleterious impact upon, the health, safety, and welfare of the
public, for the purpose of determining whether the proposed location of the
use or structure is appropriate and whether it will be designed and located
so as to avoid, minimize of mitigate any potentially adverse effects upon the
community or the other properties in its vicinity. The discretionary Special
Use Permit procedure is designed to enable the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council to impose conditions upon such uses and
structures that are designed to avoid, minimize or mitigate potentially
adverse effects upon the community or other properties in the vicinity of the
proposed use or structure, and to deny requests for a Special Use Permit
when it is apparent that a proposed use or structure will or may occasionally
harm the community or cause injury to the value, lawful use, and reasonable
enjoyment of other properties in the vicinity of the proposed use or
structure.
B. AUTHORIZED SPECIAL USES. The following uses and structures may
be established or constructed only upon the issuance of a Special Use Permit
in accordance with the provisions of this Section 49.
1. Antenna support structures utilized for the purpose of
transmission, retransmission, and/or reception of electromagnetic,
radio, television, or microwave signal such as a towers, mast,
monople, tripod, box frame, or other structure in any business
residential, commercial or industrial district except as noted in
Chapter 7, Article XII, Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
2. Public utility distribution facilities and equipment in any district.
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3. Microwave reflectors/antennas and receivers and antenna support
structures in any district except as noted in Section 42.11.3 of this
Ordinance and Chapter 7, Article XII, Grapevine Code of
Ordinances.
4. Amusement and video game arcades.
5. Massage establishments.
(a) DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this paragraph, the
following words and phrases shall have the meaning
respectively ascribed to them by this subsection:
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT: Shall mean a building, room,
place or establishment, other than a regularly licensed hospital,
where manipulated massage services or manipulated exercises
or practices upon the human body by anyone not a duly
licensed physician, osteopath, chiropractor or a registered nurse
or licensed vocational nurse acting at the direction of a doctor
whether with or without the use of mechanical, therapeutic or
bathing devices, and shall include turkish bathhouses. This
term shall not include, however, duly licensed beauty parlors
and barbershops or a place wherein registered physical
therapists treat only patients recommended by a licensed
physician and operate only under such a physician's direction.
MASSAGE SERVICES: Means any process consisting of
kneading, rubbing or otherwise manipulating the skin of the
body of a human being, either with the hand or by means of
electrical instruments or apparatus, or other special apparatus,
but shall not include massage by duly licensed physicians,
osteopaths, chiropractors and registered physical therapists or
registered nurses or licensed vocational nurses who treat only
patients recommended by a licensed physician and who operate
only under such physician's direction. The term "massage
service" shall not include massage services authorized by the
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State of Texas in establishments licensed by the State of Texas
in beauty shops and barbershops staffed by licensed barbers and
beauticians.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of any Ordinance or any City
Code provision currently in effect in the City of Grapevine, the
operation of a massage establishment and/or the performing of
massage services permitted by the laws of the State of Texas,
shall be regulated and governed as provided herein.
(c) The operation of a massage establishment and/or the performing
of massage services shall be illegal in the City of Grapevine,
unless on property zoned specifically for that purpose in
accordance with and pursuant to Section 49 of this Ordinance.
Retail specialty and novelty establishments.
(a) DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this paragraph, the
following words and phrases hall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them by this section:
(1) The term "primarily" is defined as gross monthly sales of
special novelty items representing more than fifty (50)
percent of total sales.
(2) The term "specialty and novelty items" is defined as
follows:
a. Kits used, intended for use or designed for use in
planting, propagating, cultivating, growing or
harvesting of any species of plant which is a
controlled substance or from which a controlled
substance can be derived, as the term "controlled
substance" is defined in the state penal code;
b. Kits used, intended for use or designed for use in
manufacturing, compounding, converting,
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producing, processing or preparing controlled
substances, as the term "controlled substance" is
defined in the state penal code;
C. Isomerization devices used, intended for use or
designed for use in increasing potency of any
species of plant which is a controlled substance, as
the term "controlled substance" is defined in the
state penal code;
d. Testing equipment used, intended for use or
designed for use in identifying or in analyzing the
strength, effectiveness or purity of controlled
substances, as the term "controlled substance' is
defined in the state penal code;
e. Scales and balances used, intended for use or
designed for use in weighing or measuring
controlled substances, as the term "controlled
substance" is defined in the state penal code;
f. Diluents and adulterants, such as quinine
hydrochloride, mannitol, mannite, dextrose and
lactose, used, intended for use or designed for use
in cutting controlled substances, as the term
"controlled substances" is defined in the state penal
code;
g. Separation gins and sifters used, intended for use
or designed for use in removing twigs and seeds
from, or in otherwise cleaning or refining
marijuana;
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h. Blenders, bowls, containers, spoons and mixing
devices used, intended for use, or designed for use
in compounding controlled substances, as the term
"controlled substances" is defined in the state penal
code;
i. Capsules, balloons, envelopes and other containers
used, intended for use or designed for use in
packaging small quantities of controlled
substances, as the term "controlled substances" is
defined in the state penal code;
j. Containers and other objects used, intended for use
or designed for use in storing or concealing
controlled substances, as the term "controlled
substances" is defined in the state penal code;
k. Hypodermic syringes, needles and other objects
used, intended for use or designed for use in
parenterally injecting controlled substances, as the
term "controlled substances" is defined in the state
penal code, into the human body:
1. Objects used, intended for use or designed for use
in ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing
marijuana, cocaine, hashish, or hashish oil into the
human body such as:
i. Metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, plastic
or ceramic pipes, with or without screens,
permanent screens, hashish heads or
punctured metal bowls;
ii. Water pipes;
iii. Carburation tubes and devices;
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iv. Smoking and carburation masks;
V. Roach clips, meaning objects used to hold
burning material, such as a marijuana
cigarette, that has become too small or too
short to be held in the hand;
vi. Miniature cocaine spoons and cocaine vials;
vii. Chamber pipes;
viii. Electric pipes;
ix. Air -driven pipes;
X. Chillums;
xi. Bongs;
xii. Ice pipes or chillers;
m. Wearing apparel containing obscene pictures or
words, such apparel being T-shirts, belt buckles,
jewelry or any other wearing apparel;
n. Salves, ointments, jells, creams, jellies, lotions and
oils advertised for or designed as a sexual
stimulus;
o. Magazines, books, records, cassettes, pictures,
drawings and other similar material depicting and
describing sexual conduct in a manner that is
designed for adult use and consumption;
p. Incense.
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(b) COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PARAGRAPH: Notwithstanding
any provision of any ordinance or any City Code provision
currently in effect in the City of Grapevine, the operation of a
specialty and novelty establishment permitted by the laws of the
State of Texas, shall be regulated and governed as provided
herein.
(c) COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING ORDINANCE: The
operation of a specialty and novelty establishment shall be
illegal in the City of Grapevine, unless on property zoned
specially for that purpose in accordance with and pursuant to
Section 49 of this Ordinance.
7. Billiard table and coin-operated machines.
(a) DEFINITIONS:
(1) BILLIARD TABLE: Any table surrounded by a ledge
or cushion, with or without pockets, upon which bails
are impelled by a stick or cue, and where the player
thereon does not or is not required to make a coin
deposit causing an electrical connection of any nature or
kind before such game may be actually commenced.
(2) SKILL OR COIN-OPERATED MACHINES: Means
every coin-operated machine of any kind or character
whatsoever, when such machine or machines dispense or
are used or are capable of being used or operated for
amusement or pleasure or when said machines are
operated for the purpose of dispensing or affording skill
or pleasure, or for any other purpose other than the
dispensing or vending of merchandise, music or service
as those terms are defined in Title 122A Taxation,
General of the Laws of the State of Texas. The use of
eight (8) or more such machines at any one location shall
constitute a principal use.
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(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this ordinance or of any
Ordinances of the City, the commercial use of billiard tables,
or the commercial use of eight (8) or more skill or coin-
operated machines shall be illegal unless the property is zoned
specifically for that purpose in accordance with and pursuant to
Section 49 of this Ordinance.
8. Sexually Oriented Businesses.
(a) A sexually oriented business shall be permitted use only in
Light Industrial Districts and in Planned Industrial Development
Districts and only upon the issuance of a Special Use Permit in
accordance with and pursuant to the provisions of this Section
49. A sexually oriented business shall not be located within
one thousand (1,000) feet of a church, a school, a boundary of
a residential district, a public park or the property line of a lot
devoted to residential use.
(b) A sexually oriented business shall comply with the requirements
of Chapter 14, Article V of the City Code and shall be
regulated and licensed as provided therein.
9. Helistop.
10. Heliports in the CC, HC, HCO, LI, and GU Zoning Districts.
11. Group Care Homes for the Mentally Retarded, Abused Women, and
Physical and Psychiatric Rehabilitation in any district, except for R-
7.5, R-12.5, and R-20 Single Family Districts. Half -way houses or
criminal correction facilities shall not be permitted in any district,
except as provided for in Section 38, Governmental Use District.
12.
13.
Bed and Breakfast facility in any designated Historic Landmark
Subdistrict.
Gas and oil well drilling and production in any nonresidential district.
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fal DEFINITION: For the purpose of this paragraph, the
following words and phrases shall have the meaning
respectively ascribed to them by this section.
NEIGHBORHOOD DAY CARE CENTER shall mean
a place where children are left for care in the R-7.5,
R-5.09 R-3.52 R-3.75, R -MH, R-MODH, and R-TH
districts. The lot on which the neighborhood day care
center is located must front upon a street designated
as a thoroughfare on the Grapevine Thoroughfare
Plan.
�b The following minimum design requirements shall be
required for Neighborhood Day Care Centers permitted as
a Special Use.
Lots for Neighborhood Day Care Centers permitted as
a special use shall have a minimum lot area of one (1)
acre.
M Width of lot, feet - 150.
Depth of lot, feet - 175.
(44,) A landscape plan, meeting the requirements of Section
53.
Required 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.
Garbage storage shall be screened on all four sides by
a solid wooden or masonry fence and located on a
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concrete pad not less than fifty (50) feet to any
adjoining property.
C. APPLICATION. An application for a Special Use Permit may be filed by
the owner of, or other person having a contractual or possessory interest in,
the subject property. Any application filed by a person who is not the
owner of the property for which the special use permit is sought shall be
accompanied by evidence of the consent of the owner.
D. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION. An application for a Special Use Permit
shall be filed in duplieate with the Director of Publ a �"'o-'�� Development
rtivri�n�-vra�
Services, or such other official as he may designate, who shall forward
without delay one eepy to the seeretary of the Planning and Zo i -
C-efflfflissie The application shall contain the following information as
well as such additional information as may be prescribed by rule of the
Commission or the Director of Publie We Development Services.
1. The applicant's name and address and his interest in the subject
property;
2. The owner's name and address, if different than the applicant, and the
owner's signed consent to the filing of the application;
3. The street address and legal description of the property;
4. The zoning classification and present use of the subject property;
. 5. A description of the proposed special use;
6. An application for site plan approval, as required and defined in
Section 47 of this Ordinance;
7. A statement as to why the proposed special use will not cause
substantial injury to the value, use or enjoyment of other property in
the neighborhood;
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8. A statement as to how the proposed Special Use is to be designed,
arranged and operated in order to ensure that development and use of
neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district
regulations will not be prevented or made unlikely, and that the value,
use and reasonable enjoyment of such property will not be impaired
or adversely affected;
9. An identification of any potentially adverse effects that may be
associated with the proposed Special Use, and of the means proposed
by the applicant to avoid, minimize or mitigate such effects.
E. HEARING ON SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION. A public
hearing on an application for a Special Use permit shall be held and notice
thereof given in the manner and form required for amendments as set out in
Section 67 of this Ordinance.
F. In considering an application for a Special Use Permit, the Planning and
Zoning Commission, and the City Council shall take into consideration the
following factors:
1. Whether the proposed special use will adversely affect the safety of
the motoring public and of pedestrians using the facility and the area
immediately surrounding the site;
2. Whether the proposed Special Use will adequately provide for safety
from fire hazards, and have effective measure of fire control;
3. Whether the proposed Special Use will adequately protect adjacent
property from flood or water damage;
4. Whether the proposed Special Use will have noise producing
elements;
5. Whether the glare of vehicular and stationary lights will effect the
established character of the neighborhood;
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6. Whether the location, lighting and type of signs and the relationship
of signs to traffic control is appropriate for the site;
7. Whether such signs will have an adverse effect on adjacent properties;
8. Whether the street size and pavement width in the vicinity will be
adequate for traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the
proposed use;
9. Whether the proposed Special Use will have any substantial or undue
adverse effect upon adjacent property, the character of the
neighborhood, traffic conditions, parking, utility facilities, and other
matters affecting the public health, safety and general welfare;
10. Whether the proposed Special Use will be constructed, arranged and
operated so as not to dominate the immediate vicinity or to interfere
with the development and use of neighboring property in accordance
with the applicable district regulations. In determining whether the
proposed Special Use will so dominate the immediate neighborhood,
consideration shall be given to:
(a) The location, nature and height of buildings, structures, walls,
and fences on the site; and
(b) The nature and extent of landscaping and screening on the site.
11. Whether the proposed Special Use otherwise complies with all
applicable regulations of this Ordinance, including lot size
requirements, bulk regulations, use limitations, and performance
standards;
12. Whether the proposed Special Use at the specified location will
contribute to or promote the welfare or convenience of the public;
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13. Whether off-street parking and loading areas will be provided in
accordance with the standards set out in Sections 56 and 57 of this
Ordinance, and such areas will be screened from any adjoining
residential uses and located so as to protect such residential uses from
any injurious effect;
14. Whether adequate access roads or entrance and exit drives will be
provided and will be designed so as to prevent traffic hazards and to
minimize traffic congestion in public streets and alleys;
15. Whether the proposed Special Use will be served adequately by
essential public facilities and services such as highways, streets,
parking spaces, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse
disposal, water and sewers, and schools; or that the persons or
agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use will
provide adequately for such services;
16. Whether the proposed Special Use will result in the destruction, loss
or damage of any natural, scenic or historic feature of significant
importance.
17. Whether the Director of C-eenfnanity Development Services has
approved the detailed landscaping plan as having met the provisions
of Section 53.
G. CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS. In considering a Special Use permit
application, the Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend, and the
City Council may impose such conditions, safeguards and restrictions upon
the premises benefitted by the special use as may be necessary to avoid,
minimize, or mitigate any potentially injurious effect of such special uses
upon other property in the neighborhood, and to carry out the general
purpose and intent of this Ordinance. Such conditions shall be set out in the
Ordinance approving the Special Use Permit.
H. AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS. Whenever any
Special Use Permit authorized pursuant to this section is made subject to
conditions to be met by the applicant, the applicant shall, upon meeting such
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conditions, file an affidavit with the Director of Goinwednity Development
Services so stating.
I. EFFECT OF ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT FOR A SPECIAL USE. The
issuance of a permit for a Special Use shall not authorize the establishment
or extension of any use nor the development, construction, reconstruction,
alteration or moving of any building or structure, but shall merely authorize
the preparation, filing and processing of applications for any permits or
approvals which may be required by the Codes and Ordinances of the City,
including, but not limited to, a Building Permit, a Certificate of Occupancy
and subdivision approval.
J. PERIOD OF VALIDITY. No Special Use Permit shall be valid for a
period longer than one (1) year from the date on which the City Council
grants the Special Use, unless within such one (1) year period: (1) a
building permit is obtained and the erection or alteration of a structure is
started, or (2) an Occupancy Permit is obtained and a use commenced. The
City Council may grant one additional extension not exceeding one (1) year,
upon written application, without notice or hearing. No additional extension
shall be granted without complying with the notice and hearing requirements
for an initial application for a Special Use Permit.
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Section 60. Sign Standards
Signs are recognized as a significant and specific use of land for the purpose of
protection of places and areas of historical and cultural importance; to increase
safety and lessen congestion in the streets; to conserve the value of buildings; to
preserve residential values; and to encourage the most appropriate use of land,
standards are herein provided for the installation of signs. No sign shall be
erected, placed, or located except in accordance with the following standards:
A. SIGN PERMITS. No sign, except for signs listed in Section 60, shall be
painted, constructed, erected, remodeled, relocated, or expanded until a
zoning permit for such sign has been obtained in accordance with the
procedure set out in this Ordinance. No zoning permit for any sign shall be
issued unless the sign complies with the regulations of this Section 60.
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any property, or any other person,
firm, or entity to place, allow to be placed, maintain or allow to be
maintained, portable commercial billboards or on-site business signs in the
City. Any portable sign for which a current and valid permit has been
issued shall be allowed until the expiration of the permit. No signs shall be
permitted except as specified in this Section 60.
B. CLASSIFICATION OF SIGNS.
1. Functional Types.
a. NAMEPLATE SIGNS. A permanent sign affixed to the
exterior wall of a building, giving the name and/or address of
the owner or occupant of a building or premises in which it is
located, and, where applicable, a professional status.
b. ON -PREMISE SIGNS. A permanent sign which directs
attention to a business or profession conducted, or to a
commodity or service sold, offered or manufactured, or an
entertainment offered, on the premises where the sign is located
or to which it is affixed.
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2.
C. DEVELOPMENT SIGNS. A temporary sign identifying the
developing tract of land on which it is located. In residential
districts, said sign shall be removed after four (4) years, or
when ninety (90) percent of the lots are sold, whichever occurs
first. In all other zoning districts, said sign shall be removed
after three (3) years, or when seventy (70) percent of the lots
are developed, or whichever occurs first.
d. CONSTRUCTION SIGNS. A temporary sign containing the
names of architects, engineers, landscape architects,
contractors, and similar artisans involved in the design and
construction of a structure or project. This temporary sign may
be located only on the premises on which the construction is
taking place and only during the period when construction is
taking place. Said sign shall be removed prior to the issuance
of the first Certificate of Occupancy.
e. REAL ESTATE SIGNS. A temporary sign pertaining to the
sale or lease of the lot or tract of land on which the sign is
located, or to the sale or lease of one or more structures, or a
portion thereof located thereon. Said sign shall be removed
upon the sale or lease of the property.
f. POLITICAL SIGNS. A temporary sign meeting the
requirements of Chapter 20, Article II, Division 3 of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
g. SUBDIVISION SIGNS. A sign identifying a subdivision on
which it is located. The subdivision sign shall not be located
in any right-of-way or easement in the subdivision.
Structural Types.
a. AWNING, CANOPY AND MARQUEE SIGNS. A sign that
is mounted or painted on, or attached to, an awning, canopy or
marquee that is otherwise permitted by this Ordinance. No
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such sign shall project above, below, or beyond the physical
dimensions of the awning, canopy or marquee.
b. GROUND SIGNS. Ally A sign,,
permanently placed upon, or supported by; the ground
independently of the principal building or structure on the
property, the top edge ef whieh sign is no more than six (
feet above ground 1. The height of the sign, including the
base shall be measured from ground level. A ground sign
shall be solid from the ground up; pole(s) or supports shall
be concealed. Ground signs may be located on a two (2)
foot high berm or planter box. All G7ground signs must
conform to the following regulations:
(1) Sign support shall be masonry, non -decaying wood, or
structural steel tubing.
(2) Sign face shall be non -decaying wood, or flat, clear
acrylic sheet with all copy and background sprayed on
second surface with acrylic colors.
(a) Ground Signs in R-20. R-12.5, R-7.5, R-5.0, R-
3.50 R-3.75, R -MH, R-TH, R -MF -1, R -MF -2}
R-MODH PRD -6 and PRD -12
(3-} i. Maximum gross surface area: Sixty (60)
square feet.
ii. Maximum sign height: Six 6) feet.
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iii. Changeable Copy: Thirty (30) Dercent.
The percentage of changeable copy may
be increased provided a conditional use
permit is issued in a accordance with
section 48 of this Ordinance.
(S)bf Ground Signs in the BP Business Park District:
i. Maximum sign height: Ten (10) feet
ii. Maximum gross surface area: Two hundred
(200) square feet.
iii. Changeable Copy: Twenty (20) Thirty_(30)
percent. The percentage of changeable copy
may be increased provided a conditional use
permit is issued in accordance with Section
48 of this Ordinance.
O Ground Signs In All Other Non -Residential
Districts
i. Maximum sign height: Ten (10) feet.
ii. Maximum gross surface area: One
hundred (100) square feet.
iii. Changeable Copy: Thirty (30) percent.
The percentage of changeable copy may
be increased provided a conditional use
permit is issued in accordance with
Section 48 of this Ordinance.
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C. POLE SIGNS. A sign that is mounted on a freestanding pole,
conforming to the following regulations:
1. Engineering Regulations. All pole signs shall be
designed in accordance with Chapter 23 of the Grapevine
Building Code. All plans and specifications shall be
prepared by a professional engineer. Wind pressure
design for signs shall be twenty (20) pounds per square
foot for signs less than thirty (30) feet in height and
twenty-five (25) pounds per square foot for signs thirty
(30) feet to forty (40) feet in height.
2. Sign Cabinet. Paint grip sheet metal on angle iron
frame with angle retaining rim to secure sign face or
other materials approved by the Director of Community
Development.
3. Sign Cabinet Minimum Gross Surface Area. Thirty
(30) square feet.
4. Maximum Sign Cabinet Dimensions and Maximum
Gross Surface Area. The maximum gross surface of the
sign cabinet shall be one hundred eight (108) square feet
with a maximum cabinet width of twelve (12) feet, a
maximum cabinet height of twelve (12) feet and a
maximum cabinet depth of fourteen (14) inches.
5. Sign Face. Flat, clear acrylic sheet, or other material
approved by the Director of Community Development;
all copy and background sprayed on second surface with
acrylic colors. Thirty (30) percent of the gross surface
area of the sign face may have changeable copy. Neon
tubing on solid background.
6. Changeable Copy. Thirty (30) percent of the gross
surface area of the sign face may have changeable copy.
All explanatory text related to the changeable copy shall
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be calculated as a part of the thirty (30) percent gross
surface area.
7. Sign Finish. Degrease, prime, and finish coat all
exposed metal surfaces as required.
8. Sign Support Color. Painted surfaces are to match
architecturally with the main structure on the lot.
9. External Illumination. Neon tubing on a solid
background is allowed.
10. Internal Illumination. Internal illumination provided by
fluorescent lamps spaced no further than twelve (12)
inches on center.
11. Overall Sign Height. All signs to be twenty (20) feet in
height.
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: A
sign face with changeable copy exceeding thirty (30)
percent of the gross surface area of the sign face.
brimmed Cormmer"'Centers Pole signs located
adjacent to Highway 121, Highway 360, and Highway
114 (excluding Business 114), and F.M. 2499 may have
a pole sem 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.
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d. 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.
e. ROOF SIGNS. A sign fastened to or resting on the roof of a
structure.
f. 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.
g. 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 close
proximity to a business, church, development or other
establishment that is being advertised.
h. 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 close
proximity of the business, church, development or other
establishment that is being advertised.
i. 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.
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(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 clear 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.
j . 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.
C. GENERAL STANDARDS.
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.
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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.
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 corner and through lots,
each lot line that abuts a street or highway shall be considered a
separate street frontage. On corner 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.
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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 AND GROUND SIGNS. In all districts where
pole and ground signs are permitted, only one of the two (2)
structural types shall be permitted per lot. More than one 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 Community Development, 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 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.
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12. Planned Commercial Centers are defined as having a five (5) acre
minimum size with a combination of retail stores, offices, personal
service establishments and similar uses.
13. PORTABLE AND VEHICLE SIGNS.
a. It shall he unlawful to attach any sign to or upon aW
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 vicinjiL 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 a 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 house 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.
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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.
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, including traffic
or similar regulatory devices, legal notices, warnings at railroad
crossings, and other instructional or regulatory sings having to
do with health, hazards, parking, swimming, dumping, etc.
(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.
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(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.
(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 II,
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 Community Development. 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.
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(i)° Permission may be granted by the Director of Community
Development 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 Community
Development. 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 this section:
(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.
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Section 52. Tree Preservation
A. PURPOSE. The purposes of this section are is to establish rules and
regulations governing the protection of trees and vegetation cover within the
City of Grapevine, to encourage the protection of healthy trees and
vegetation and to provide for the replacement and replanting of trees that are
necessarily removed during construction, development or redevelopment.
B. DEFINITIONS. The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:
1. BUILDABLE AREA: That portion of a building site exclusive of the
required yard areas on which a structure or building improvements
may be erected, and including the actual structure, driveway, parking
lot, pool, and other construction as shown on the site plan.
2. DRIP LINE: A vertical line run through the outermost portion of the
crown of a tree and extending to the ground.
3. HISTORIC TREE: A tree which has been found by the City to be of
a notable historic interest because of its age, type, size or historic
association and has been so designated as part of the official records
of the City.
4. PERSON: Any corporation, partnership, association or other
artificial entity; or any individual; or any agent or employee of the
foregoing.
5. SPECIMEN TREE: A tree which has been determined by the City
to be of high value because of its type, size, or other professional
criteria, and which has been so designated as part of the official
records of the City.
6. TREE: Any self-supporting woody perennial plant which has a trunk
diameter of three (3) inches or more when measured at a point of four
and one-half (4-1/2) feet above ground level and which normally
attains an overall height of at least twenty (20) feet at maturity,
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usually with one (1) main stem or trunk and many branches. It may
appear to have several stems or trunks as in several varieties of oak.
7. YARD AREA: The front, side and rear yard areas as required under
the Comprehensive Zoning Code and the zoning district requirements
applicable thereto.
C. APPLICABILITY. The terms and provisions of this section shall apply to
real property as follows:
1. All real property upon which any designated specimen or historic tree
is located.
2. All vacant and undeveloped property.
3. All property to be redeveloped, including additions and alterations.
4. The yard areas of all developed property, excluding developed and
owner -occupied single-family residential property.
5. All easements and rights-of-way except those included in a plat
approved by City Council shall meet the terms and provisions of this
section.
1. A Tree Preservation Permit shall be required and auaroved in
connection with a request for a zone change, a conditional use or
special use permit request or when a plat (preliminary, final, or
replat) is filed, unless one has already been approved. This
permit shall be prepared by a registered landscape architect,
registered architect, registered engineer or registered surveyor.
2. A Tree Removal Permit shall be required when trees are
requested to be removed. No person, directly or indirectly, shall cut
down, destroy, remove or move, or effectively destroy through
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damaging, any tree, specimen tree or historic tree situated on property
described above without first obtaining a Tree Removal Permit unless
the conditions of Section 52.G.1 and 52.G.2 apply. A Permit
submitted for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission
shall be prepared by registered landscape architect, registered
architect, registered engineer or registered surveyor. A permit
submitted for approval by Development Services Staff do not have
to be prepared by a registered landscape architect, registered
architect, registered engineer or registered surveyor.
E. TREE PRESERVATION PERMIT. The purpose of this requirement
is to provide a review process to preserve the existing natural
environment whenever possible and to encourage the preservation of
large specimen trees throughout any construction or land development.
The Tree Preservation Permit shall include the following:
1. Location of all existing or proposed structures, improvements such
as streets, alleyways etc. and site uses, properly dimensioned and
referenced to property lines, setback and yard requirements.
2. Date, scale, north point, and the names addresses and telephone
numbers of both property owner and the person preparing the
plan.
3. Location of existing and proposed utility easements on the lot.
4. Location and dimensions of visibility triangles on the lot.
5. Survey locating trees on the site to remain that are 8 inches or
greater when measured at a point four and one-half (4-1/2) feet
above the ground level. Trees to remain shall be designated by a
circle.
6. Survey locating trees on the site to be removed that are 8 inches
or greater when measured at a point four and one-half (4-1/2) feet
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above the ground level. Trees to be removed shall be designated
by a triangle.
7. Tree information required above shall be summarized in legend
form on the Plan and shall include the reason for the Proposed
removal. This same summary shall also be submitted on an 8.5"
x 11" sheet of Paper.
8. Tree Replacement Plan: The plan shall exhibit the location of
proposed trees to be replaced and include a legend indicating the
species, caliper size and height of proposed tree replacement.
Replacement trees shall be designated by a square. The legend
shall also be submitted on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper.
O No replacement tree may be planted within a visibilitX
triangle, a water course, or an existing or proposed street or
alley.
�b A replacement tree must have a minimum caliper of at least
three inches when measured at six (6) inches above ground
level.
(c) A replacement tree that dies within two years of the date it
was Planted must be replaced by another replacement tree
that complies with the Tree Preservation Permit.
9. Tree Protection Plan: The plan shall describe how existing
healthy trees proposed to remain will be protected from damage
during any construction or land development in accordance with
Section 52.J., Tree Protection.
EF.. APPLICATION ICA TION TREE REMOVAL PERMIT. Permits for removal, or
replacement of trees covered herein shall be obtained by making application
on a form prescribed by the City to the Director of Gemmunivy
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Development Services. The application shall be accompanied by a
preliminary plat showing the exact location, size (trunk diameter and height)
common name of all trees to be removed. The application shall also be
accompanied by a written document indicating the reasons for removal or
replacement of trees and two (2) copies of a legible site plan drawn to the
largest practicable scale indicating the following:
1. Location of all existing or proposed structures, improvements such as
streets, alleyways, etc. and site uses, properly dimensioned and
referenced to property lines, setback and yard requirements and
special relationships.
2. Existing and pfepesed site elevations, grades and majef eenteufs.
Date, scale, north point, and the names, addresses and telephone
numbers of both property owner and the person preparing the
plan.
3. Existing and
proposed site elevations, grades and major contours.
4. The laeation of trees on the site to be removed, or replaeed.
Location of existing and proposed utility easements on the lot.
5.
on the plan and shall inelude the reason for the proposed removal,—.Or
replaeement. Location and dimensions of visibility triangles riangles on the
lot.
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struetures, and landseaping or natural growth ineidental thereto-.
Survey locating trees on the site to remain that are three (3)
inches or greater when measured at a point four and one-half (4-
1/2) feet above the ground level. Trees to remain shall be
designated by a circle
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Aerial phategaphs, at an appropriate > may be substituted,
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if adequate site information is supplied on the aefial phatogfaph-,9--.
Survey locating trees on the site to be removed that are three (3)
inches or greater when measured at point four and one-half (4-
1/2) feet above the ground level. Trees to be removed shall be
designated by a triangle.
8. Tree information required above shall be summarized in legend
form on the plan and shall include the reason for the proposed
removal. This same summary shall also be submitted on an 8.5"
x 11" sheet of paper.
10. Tree Reulacement Plan: The Dian shall exhibit the location of
proposed trees to be replaced and include a legend indicating the
species, caliper size and height of proposed tree replacement.
Replacement trees shall be designated by a square. The legend
shall also be submitted on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of ,paper.
.(a� No replacement tree may be planted within a visibil4
triangle, a water course, or an existing or proposed street or
alley.
�b A replacement tree must have a minimum caliper of at least
three inches when measured at six (6) inches above ground
level.
0c.� A replacement tree that dies within two years of the date it
was planted must be replaced by another replacement tree
that complies with the Tree Preservation Permit.
11. Tree Protection Plan: The plan shall describe how existing
healthy trees proposed to be retained will be protected from
damage during construction.
EG. APPLICATION REVIEW. Upon receipt of a proper application, the
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Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the application for new
subdivisions and for platted lots, the Director of Ceimmunity Development
Services shall review applications for platted lots; said review may include
a field inspection of the site, and the application may be referred to such
Departments as deemed appropriate for review and recommendations. H -the
appheation is made in eonjunetion with a Site P4an submitted for approvel-,
the appheation will be eonsidefed as part of the site plan, and no per
shall be issued without Site Plan appfoval. Following the review and
inspection, the permit applications will be approved, disapproved, or
approved with conditions by the Planning and Zoning Commission or
Director of Community Development Services as appropriate, in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
GH. TREE REMOVAL:
1. No tree or trees shall be removed prior to issuance of a building
permit unless one of the following conditions exist:
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street right-of-way as recorded on a plat approved by the City
Council. In the event that certain trees outside the above areas
or trees based partially outside the easement are requested to be
removed to allow the operation of equipment, the applicant
shall submit a Plat and Site Plan which indicates the exact
operation area needed. The Director of Gomnwnity
Development Services may approve selected removal under this
condition.
(b) The tree is diseased, injured, in danger of falling, interferes
with utility service, creates unsafe vision clearance, or conflicts
with other ordinances or regulations.
(c) Except for the above, under no circumstances shall there be
clear cutting of trees on a property prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
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Development Services Staff may approve the removal of
trees that interfere with the construction of a building
and/or the drainage of a lot.
2. Upon issuance of a building permit, developer shall be allowed to
remove trees located on the buildable area of the property. Trees
located in required yard areas, buffers and open space areas shall be
maintained. The buildable area shall include sufficient adjacent area
to allow the normal operation of construction equipment.
I-II. REPLACEMENT. In the event that it is necessary to remove tree(s) outside
the buildable area, the developer, as condition to issuance of a tree removal
permit, may be required to replace the tree(s) being removed with
comparable trees somewhere within the site.
A sufficient number of trees shall be planted to equal, in caliper, the
diameter of the tree removed. Said replacement trees shall be a minimum
of three (3) inches caliper and seven (7) feet in height when planted, and
shall be selected from the list of approved replacement trees maintained by
the Director of Eommity Development Services as approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission from the recommendations of the County
Extension Service.
At the time of application review, the person responsible for replacement,
time of replacement and location will be determined by the Planning and
Zoning Commission .
TREE PROTECTION. During any construction or land development, the
developer shall clearly mark all trees to be maintained and may be required
to erect and maintain protective barriers around all such trees or groups of
trees. The developer shall not allow the movement of equipment or the
storage of equipment, materials, debris or fill to be placed within the drip
line of any tree.
During the construction stage of development, the developer shall not allow
cleaning of equipment or material under the canopy of any tree or group of
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trees to remain. Neither shall the developer allow the disposal of any waste
material such as, but not limited to, paint, oil, solvents, asphalt, concrete,
mortar, etc., under the canopy of any tree or groups of tree to remain.
No attachment or wires of any kind, other than those of a protective nature,
shall be attached to any tree.
JK. EXCEPTIONS. In the event that any tree shall be determined to be in a
hazardous or dangerous condition so as to endanger the public health,
welfare or safety, and require immediate removal without delay,
authorization may be given by the Director of Cemmn-ity Development
Services and the tree may then be removed without obtaining a written
permit as herein required.
During the period of an emergency such as a tornado, storm, flood, or other
act of God, the requirements of this Ordinance may be waived as may be
deemed necessary by the City Council.
All licensed plant or tree nurseries shall be exempt from the terms and
provisions of this Section only in relation to those trees planted and growing
on the premises of said license, which are so planted and growing for the
sale or intended sale to the general public in the ordinary course of said
licensee's business.
Utility companies franchised by the City may remove trees which endanger
public safety and welfare by interfering with utility service, except that
where such trees are on owner -occupied properties developed for one -family
use, disposal of such trees shall be at the option of the property owner.
ISL. EXEMPTION. This Ordinance shall not apply to any development which
has received final plat approval prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
A permit shall not be required for a builder to satisfy final grading standards
of the Building Code of the City of Grapevine.
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G. GENERAL STANDARDS: The following criteria and standards shall apply
to landscape materials and installation.
1. QUALITY: Plant materials used in conformance with the provisions
of this Ordinance shall conform to the standards of the American
Standard For Nursery Stock, or equal thereto. Grass seed, sod and
other material shall be clean and reasonably free of weeds and
noxious pests and insects.
2. TREES: Trees referred to in this Section shall be of a species
common to this area of Texas and shall have an average spread of
crown of greater than fifteen (15) feet at maturity. Trees having a
lesser average mature crown of fifteen (15) feet may be substituted by
grouping the same so as to create the equivalent of a fifteen (15) feet
crown of spread. Trees shall be a minimum of three (3 cd' x
inches when measured three (3) inches above ground and seven (7)
feet in height at time of planting.
3. SHRUBS & HEDGES: Shrubs shall be a minimum of two (2) feet
in height when measured immediately after planting. Hedges, where
installed, shall be planted and maintained so as to form a continuous,
unbroken, solid, visual screen which will be three (3) feet high within
one (1) year after time of planting.
4. VINES: Vines shall be a minimum of two (2) feet in height
immediately after planting and may be used in conjunction with
fences, screens, or walls to meet screening requirements as specified.
5. GROUND COVER: Ground covers used in lieu of grass in whole
and in part shall be planted in such a manner as to present a finished
appearance and reasonably complete coverage within one year of
planting.
6. LAWN GRASS: Grass areas may be sodded, plugged, sprigged or
seeded except that solid sod shall be used in swales, berms, or other
areas subject to erosion.
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Section 45. Concept Plans
A. PURPOSE. The Concept Plan is intended to provide the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Council with the information and data that
is necessary to assess the merits of requests for rezoning.
B. WHEN REQUIRED. Approval of a Concept Plan shall be required in
connection with a request for rezoning of any specific parcel of land when
requesting zoning for the following zoning districts: R-3.5, R-3.75, R-5.0,
R -MF -1, R -MF -2, R-TH, R -MH, R-MODH, P -O, C -N, C -C, CBD, G -V,
HCO, HC, LB, LI, or when a plat, (preliminary, final or replat) is filed
unless one has been approved with a zone change request.
C. CONTENT OF CONCEPT PLAN. A Concept Plan shall include all of the
following information in graphic representation or written document as
appropriate, and shall be prepared by a registered architect, registered
engineer or registered surveyor.
1. Legal description and a survey or plat certified by a registered land
surveyor, showing date, scale, north point, property boundary lines,
dimensions and easements.
2. Applicant's name and address and their legal interest in the subject
property.
3. Owner's name and address, if different from applicant, with owner's
signed consent to the filing of the application.
4. Zoning classification and present use of subject property.
5. Land use designation as contained in the Comprehensive Master Plan.
6. Conceptual representation of proposed use.
7. Conceptual representation of vehicular circulation within the subject
site.
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8. Conceptual representation of points of connection to the public right-
of-way.
9. Computation of proposed number of dwelling units and the total
acreage for residential use and the approximate square footage of
building, by type, for non-residential use.
10. Conceptual landscaping and buffer plan.
11. Description of how essential public services, including water, sewer,
drainage and solid waste, will be provided.
12. Description of any proposed grading, regrading or fill that is proposed
on the subject site.
13. Maximum number of parking spaces.
14. Other information the applicant and/or owner might wish to include.
15. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all professional
consultants, if any, advising the applicant with respect to the proposed
rezoning.
16. Street address (or common description) of the property.
17. A graphic rendering of the existing site conditions, which depicts all
significant natural, topographical and physical features of the subject
property including contours; location and extent of tree cover;
location and extent of water courses, marshes and flood plains on the
subject property; and existing drainage patterns.
18. Vicinity map indicating the area in which the property is located.
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19. Submit a Tree Preservation Permit as required in Section 52.D.1.
The Tree Preservation Permit shall be in accordance with Section
52.E. An approved Tree Preservation Permit may be amended by
City Council after receiving a recommendation from the Planning
and Zoning Commission
Each applicant shall file one (1) mylar and two (2) blueline copies of all
conceptual or graphical representations required herein, in a size sufficient
to clearly show all information required, and a copy reduced to 8 1/2 11"
X 44 17", and two (2) other necessary copies of written documents.
D. EFFECT OF CONCEPT PLAN. All subsequent site plans shall conform
to the Concept Plan approved with the zoning application or plat.
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Section 47. Site Plan Review
A. APPLICABILITY. Site Plans, prepared and approved in accordance with
the provisions of this section, shall be required to assist the Gemmunity
Development Services Department in the review of certain applications for
building permits, to assure compliance with all applicable requirements and
standards of this Ordinance, and in such other instances as may be required
by the terms of this Ordinance. Whenever a Site Plan is required by this
Section, or any other provision of this Ordinance, the City shall not issue
any building permit until a Site Plan, which is in compliance with the
applicable zoning district regulations, is approved.
B. AUTHORITY.
1. The Director of Community Development Services shall, subject to
the procedures, standards, and limitations hereinafter set forth, review
and approve site plans for those uses listed under Section 47. C.1 -C.5
of this Ordinance.
2. Any Site Plan that is required by Section 47.C.6 of this Ordinance
shall not be approved until:
a. The Director of Gomamnity Development Services has
reviewed the Site Plan and made a report to the Planning and
Zoning Commission, with respect to whether the plan complies
with codes and ordinances of the City;
b. The Planning and Zoning Commission has received the Site
Plan and made a recommendation to the City Council with
respect to whether the Site Plan is in substantial conformity
with the approved Master Development Plan for this property;
and
C. The City Council has reviewed and approved the Site Plan as
being in substantial conformity with the approved Master
Development Plan.
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3. Any Site Plan that is required by Section 48 of this Ordinance shall
not be approved until a Conditional Use Permit has been authorized
by the City Council.
C. DEVELOPMENT AND USES REQUIRING A SITE PLAN. Site Plan
review and approval, in accordance with the provisions of this section, shall
be required for the following developments and uses.
1. Any permitted accessory, or Conditional Use in the following
residential districts: R-3.5, R-3.75, R-TH, R -MF -1, R -MF -2.
2. Any permitted, accessory, or Conditional Use in the following
commercial districts: LB, CN, CC, HC, PO, and HCO.
3. Any permitted, accessory, or conditional use in the following
industrial districts: LI.
4. Any development or redevelopment within the Airport Noise Overlay
Districts.
5. All permitted, accessory, and conditional uses in the Governmental
Use (GU) District.
6. All development in the PRD -6, PRD -12, PCD, and PID districts
except single family detached dwellings and their related accessory
uses and structures. Any site plan issued in connection with a
planned development district must be in conformance with the
approved Master Development Plan for that district.
D. EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT. The following activities and uses shall not
require compliance with this section unless otherwise required by this
Ordinance.
1. Construction of a single family detached dwelling on an existing or
platted single family lot.
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2. Construction of any permitted accessory use to a single family
dwelling on an existing or planned single family lot.
3. Deposit and contouring of fill on land, provided other regulations of
the City of Grapevine are met.
4. Additions to any buildings or use, legally existing at the date of this
Ordinance, when such addition does not exceed two hundred (200)
square feet or one-third (1/3) of the gross floor area of the existing
building or use, whichever is greater.
5. Any permitted use of a temporary nature for a period not to exceed
one (1) year.
E. CONTENTS OF SITE PLAN APPLICATION.
1. Whenever a Site Plan is required under subsection C, the application
for Site Plan approval shall include the following information and
material:
(a) Site Plan Application:
(1) The applicant's name and address and his legal interest
in the subject property.
(2) The owner's name and address, if different from the
applicant, with the owner's signed consent to the filing
of the application.
(3) Street address and legal description or a metes and
bounds of the property on an 8.5" X 11" sheet of paper.
(4) The zoning classification and present use of the subject
property.
(5) The general description of the proposed use or uses for
the proposed development.
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(6) A copy of the final plat or replat of the approved
subdivision by City Council showing property boundary
lines and dimensions; and easements, roadways, rail lines
and public rights-of-way crossing and adjacent to the
subject property.
(7) If the property is subject to a Master Development Plan
a statement showing that the proposed use substantially
conforms to the Master Development Plan.
(a) SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS:
(1) All site plans submitted in conjunction with a Conditional
Use, Section 48 or a Special Use, Section 49 shall be
drawn by a Registered Surveyor, Registered Architect, or
Registered Engineer.
(2) The site plan shall include the name of the site pian,
submittal date, case numbers(s), scale, north point, name
of owners, and name of person preparing the site plan,
consecutive sheet numbers and a vicinity map.
(3) Location of existing boundary lines and dimensions of
the tract.
(4) Any proposed grading or regrading of the subject
property; any significant natural, topographical or
physical features of the property, including, at least,
existing soil conditions, water courses, marshes, trees in
excess of four (4) inches in diameter, rock outcroppings
and existing contours in excess of two (2) feet in one
hundred (100) feet.
(5) Locate center line of existing water courses, drainage
features and flooding and drainage easements.
(6) Map(s) showing the location, dimension, use and
arrangement of all proposed buildings and computations
in a chart form showing the amount required and
provided: height in stories and feet, floor area ratio, total
floor area, total square feet of ground area coverage of
proposed and existing buildings which will remain, if
any, and number and size of dwelling units, and number
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of bedrooms, in residential uses, and building
separations.
(7) Minimum yard dimensions and, where relevant, relation
of yard dimensions to the height of any building or
structure.
(8) Location, dimensions and number of all vehicular and
pedestrian circulation elements, including streets and
roadways, driveways entrances, curbs, curb cuts, parking
stalls, loading spaces and access aisles; sidewalks,
walkways and pathways, including type of surface
material, slope and gradient of vehicular elements; and
total lot coverage of all circulation elements, divided
between vehicular and pedestrian ways.
(9) Location and size of existing and proposed streets and
alleys with location of all street medians and intersections
adjacent to the area of request.
(10) Copy of Permit to Construct Access Driveway Facilities
on Highway Right of Way issued by the Texas State
Department of Highways and public Transportation.
(11) The location and size of existing and proposed water and
sewer public utilities on and adjacent to the site and fire
hydrant locations.
(12) All existing and proposed surface and subsurface
drainage facilities, including culverts, drains and
detention ponds, showing size and dimensions of flow.
(13) Location, size and arrangement of all outdoor signs and
the location and intensity of all outdoor lighting and
exterior auditory speakers.
(14) Location and height of fences or screen plantings and the
type or kind of building materials or plantings to be used
for fencing or screening.
(15) Final elevations of proposed structures with the type or
kind of building materials used. Calculations of the,
percentage of masonry of the entire structure.
(16) Location, designation and total area of all usable open
space.
(17) A detailed landscaping plan meeting the provisions of
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Section 53 of this Ordinance.
(18) A soil erosion control plan for the period during which
construction will be taking place.
(19) In the case of any use requiring a Special Use Permit,
any information necessary to demonstrate compliance
with all conditions imposed on the proposed special
permit use by this Ordinance.
(20) Any other information that may be required by the
Director of Coity Development Services to
determine that the application is in compliance with the
Codes and Ordinances of the City.
(21) Parking for disabled persons should be designated
according to Chapter 23, Section 23-64 through 23-69 of
the Code of Ordinances.
(22) Designate all refuse storage areas according to Section
50.13.3.
(23) A letter from the Public Works Department accepting all
subdivision improvements (i.e., drainage, sewage,
utilities and street improvements).
2244,) In the case of any use requiring a Conditional Use
Permit or a Special Use Permit a Tree Preservation
Permit shall be required to be submitted in
accordance with Section 52.E.1. An approved Tree
Preservation Permit may be amended by City Council
by resolution after a recommendation from the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
2. Whenever a Conditional Use Permit is required pursuant to Section
48, the following additional information shall be submitted, subject to
the provisions of Subsection F.
(a) All final environmental assessments and environmental i impact
statements for the proposed building, structure, use,
development or activity if either or both are required pursuant
to state or federal law, including but not limited to the National
Environmental Policy Act (as amended);
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(b) Copies of all studies or analysis upon which have been based
projections relied upon by the applicant of the need or demand
for the proposed building, structure, use, development or
activity, together with copies of all studies or analyses upon
which the applicant has relied in selecting a location for the
proposed building, structure, use, development or activity over
alternatives thereto;
(c) A description of the present use, assessed value and actual land
value of land which will be used or adversely impacted by the
proposed building, structure, use, development or activity and
by each alternative thereto considered by the applicant, together
with a description of the expected future use of all such land,
including all long-term plans and master plans for the future use
or development of the applicant affecting such land;
(d) A description of the applicant's ability to obtain needed
easements (including but not limited to those necessary for
drainage, waste disposal, utilities, and avigation) for the
proposed building, structure, use, development or activity and
for each alternative thereto considered by the applicant;
(e) A description of the feasibility and costs of any necessary
removals of or modifications to residential, commercial and
public structures in connection with the proposed building,
structure, use, development or activity and with each alternative
thereto considered by the applicant;
(f) A description of all special construction requirements for the
proposed building, structure, use, development or activity and
for each alternative thereto considered by the applicant,
including descriptions of special geologic features and
availability of special materials needed for construction;
(g) A description of the effect on airport access and egress of the
proposed building, structure, use, development or activity and
of each alternative thereto considered by the applicant,
including projections of future ground traffic, traffic impact
surveys, descriptions of existing access and egress routes,
descriptions of necessary or proposed expansions or
enlargements of routes and parking areas;
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(h) If the proposed use or activity will result in increased noise
levels, a description of the noise levels expected to be generated
by or in conjunction with the proposed building, structure, use,
development or activity upon commencement of operations and
during each fifty year thereafter over the projected life of such
building, structure, use, development or activity, including (1)
maps showing projected 55, 60, 65, 70 and 75 Ldn noise
contours and (2) hourly data showing the projected geographical
distribution and duration of any single noise events in excess of
655 75, 85 and 95db;
(i) Copies all studies undertaken or considered by any local, state
or federal agency in connection with the proposed building,
structure, use, development or activity and each alternative
thereto considered by the applicant.
WAIVER OF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
1. The City Council, upon recommendation by the City Planning and
Zoning Commission, may waive any part of the application
requirements imposed by Subsection E.2 upon petition by the
applicant showing that:
(a) Full compliance with the application requirements of Subsection
E.2 would be unreasonably burdensome; and
(b) The proposed building, structure, use, development or activity
will not have a substantial impact on adjacent and surrounding
areas.
2. A waiver may be granted only if the City Council determines that the
information submitted is sufficient to determine that the proposed
building, structure, use, development or activity will comply fully
with all applicable Ordinances and Master Plans and that the proposed
use, development or activity will not have a substantial impact on
adjacent and surrounding areas.
3. A waiver may be granted only after notice is given and public
hearings are held in compliance with Section 67.
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G. PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING SITE PLANS. The following
procedures shall govern the processing and approval of Site Plan
applications.
1. PRE -APPLICATION CONFERENCE: Prior to filing a formai site
plan application, the applicant may request a pre -application
conference with the Director of Community Development Services or
his designee. The purpose of the pre -application conference shall be
to assist the applicant in bringing the Site Plan into conformity with
these and other regulations applying to the subject property and to
define the specific submission requirements for Site Plan applications.
2. APPLICATION: Applications for Site Plan approval shall be
submitted to the Director of Community Development Services or his
designee in four (4) duplicate copies. All maps and graphics,
submitted as part of the Site Plan Application, shall be to scale and
not smaller than one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet. A non-refundable
application fee, as established from time to time by the City Council,
to help defray administrative costs and costs of a hearing, shall
accompany each application.
3. ACTION BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES. Within thirty (30) days of the filing of an application,
the Director of Community Development Services shall cause such
application and the attached site plan to be reviewed, in terms of the
standards established by Section 47.H., below, by qualified City
personnel. He shall then either: (1) approve the application; (2)
approve it subject to the applicant obtaining further specified
approvals pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance; (3) on the
basis of written findings in accordance with Section 47.H., below,
approve it subject to specific modifications; or (4) on the basis of such
findings, decline to approve the application, provided, however, that
in the case of site plan applications required by Section 47.C.6., the
Director of Conamunity Development Services shall not approve said
application but shall submit them together with his report thereon to
the Planning and Zoning Commission. Immediately upon concluding
his review, the Director of C—ennity Development Services shall
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return one (1) copy of the applicant's plans to him, marked to show
either approval, or approval subject to modification, which
modifications shall be clearly and permanently marked on such plans.
The failure of the Director of Cefnmunitv Development Services or
his designee to act within said thirty (30) days on any application,
except one required by Section 47.C.6., shall be deemed to be
approval of the application and plans.
4. CONFERENCES AND MODIFICATIONS DURING REVIEW.
While reviewing such application, the Director of Cemfnunity
Development Services or his designee may, or at the request of the
applicant shall, meet with the applicant for such conferences
concerning the proposed site plan as may be appropriate and may
accept amended plans in substitution of those originally submitted.
5. ACTION BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: If the
Director of Cunity Development Services declines to approve the
application, or approves it subject to modifications which are not
acceptable to the applicant, such action shall not be deemed final
administrative action but shall entitle the applicant to have his
application referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
review and decision of such matters as remained unresolved between
the Director and applicant. Such review may be secured by the
applicant by filing a written request therefore with the Director of
Comity Development Services. Upon receipt of such request, the
Director shall immediately refer the applicant and his report thereon
to the Planning and Zoning Commission which shall review and act
upon the application in the same manner and subject to the same
standards and limitations as those made applicable to the Director of
Cetnmnity Development Services, except that the Commission shall
have thirty (30) days from the date of such referral within which to
act. The decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be
final.
H. STANDARDS FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW.
1. STANDARDS: The Director of Community Development Services
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shall not refuse to approve, and the Planning and Zoning Commission
and the City Council shall not disapprove Site Plans submitted
pursuant to this Section except on the basis of specific written findings
dealing with one (1) or more of the following standards:
a. The application is incomplete in specified particulars or
contains or reveals violations of the Zoning Ordinance or other
Ordinances of the City which the applicant has, after written
request, failed or refused to supply or correct.
b. In the case of a site plan submitted in conjunction with a
planned development, a Special or Conditional Use Permit, or
any district regulations in this Ordinance that contain specific
development standards, such as the PRD -6, PRD -12, PCD, or
PID Districts, the site plan fails to meet adequately specified
standards required by this Ordinance with respect to such
development or special use.
C. The proposed site plan does, or will, interfere unnecessarily,
and in specified particulars, with easement, roadways, rail
lines, utilities, and public or private rights-of-way.
d. The proposed site plan does, or will unnecessarily, and in
specified particulars, destroy, damage, detrimentally modify or
interfere with significant natural, topographic or physical
features of the site.
e. The circulation elements of the proposed site plan
unnecessarily, and in specified particulars, create, or will
create: hazards to safety on or off the site; disjointed
pedestrian or vehicular circulation paths on or off the site;
undue interference with and inconvenience to pedestrian travel.
f. The screening of site does not, or will not, provide adequate
shielding from or for nearby uses with which the proposed use
may be incompatible.
g. Based on recognized standards, the proposed site plan makes
inadequate provision for the creation or preservation of open
space or for its continued maintenance.
h. The proposed site plan does, or will, unnecessarily, and in
specified particulars, create drainage or erosion problems.
i. In the case of site plans for developments in the PRD -6, PRD -
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121 PCD and PID Districts, the proposed site plan fails, in
specified particulars, to conform substantially to the approved
Master Development Plan for the Property.
2. ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES. In citing any of the foregoing
standards, other than those of subparagraph La., as the basis for
declining to approve or for disapproving a site plan, the Director of
Eef ni-ty Development Services shall suggest alternate site plan
approaches which could be utilized to avoid the specified deficiency
or shall state the reasons why such deficiency cannot be avoided
consistent with the applicant's objectives.
I. EFFECT OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL. If the Director of E�nn.m..unity
Development Services or the City Council or the Planning and Zoning
Commission approves the application or approves it subject to further
specified approvals or to modification which are acceptable to the applicant,
such approval shall not authorize the establishment or extension of any use
nor the development, construction, reconstruction, alteration or moving of
any building, or structure, but shall authorize only the preparation filing and
processing of applications for any further permits or approvals which may
be required by the Codes and Ordinances of the City, including any
approvals such as a building permit, a certificate of occupancy or
subdivision approval.
J. LIMITATIONS ON SITE PLAN APPROVAL. No site plan approval shall
be valid for a period longer than one (1) year from the date such approval
is issued, unless a building permit is issued and construction is actually
begun within that period, and is thereafter diligently pursued to completion
or an occupancy permit is obtained and a use commenced within that period.
Approval of an application does not authorize any work in conflict with any
Codes or Ordinances of the City of Grapevine.
K. AMENDMENT. An approved site plan may be amended at any time in the
same manner and subject to the same standards and limitations as provided
in this Section for original site plan approval.
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JANUARY 2, 1996
MEMO TO: TRENT PETTY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: H. T. (TOMMY) HARDY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: DAY CARE CENTER AMENDMENTS
At the December 19, 1995 City Council and Planning and Zoning meeting, Council
instructed staff to bring an amendment to them which would effectively allow day
care centers in neighborhood areas similar to the request that was before them in
December.
Attached are amendments to the Special Use District which establishes a
Neighborhood Day Care Center that can be allowed in specific areas. The proposed
requirements, under the newly created Section 14 of the Special Use District, will
strictly regulate the location and number of requests that can be made in the
neighborhood areas. Neighborhood Day Care Centers will be allowed in R-7.5, Single
Family; R-5.0, Zero Lot Line; R-3.5, Duplex; R-3.75, Three and Four Family; R -MH,
Mobile Home; R-MHOD, Modular Housing; and R-TH, Townhouse districts. I think
Council's intention was to allow Neighborhood Day Care Centers in the R-7.5 district,
but after studying this, it makes sense to also allow them in the other medium density
residential uses. The centers will only be allowed if the following requirements are
met: the property must front upon a street designated on the Grapevine Thoroughfare
Plan, they must have a minimum of one (1) acre lot sizes with limitations on the lot
width and depth, landscape plans are required meeting the requirement of Section 53,
the front yards will be required to be a landscaped setback, and additional
requirements for garbage storage areas.
After you review this draft I would like to visit with you about the proposed
amendments as well as a few other issues.
Aga
Attachments``
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regulated and licensed as provided therein.
9. Helistop:
10. Heliports in the CC, HC, HCO, LI, and GU Zoning Districts.
11. Group Care Homes for the Mentally Retarded, Abused Women, and
Physical and Psychiatric Rehabilitation in any district, except for R-
7.5, R-12.5, and R-20 Single Family Districts. Half -way houses or
criminal correction facilities shall not be permitted in any district,
except as provided for in Section 38, Governmental Use District.
12. Bed and Breakfast facility in any designated Historic Landmark
Subdistrict.
13. Gas and oil well drilling and production in any nonresidential district.
14. NEIGHBORHOOD DAY CARE CENTER
A. DEFINITION: For the purpose of this paragraph the
following words and phrases shall have the meaning
respectively ascribed to them by this section
1. NEIGHBORHOOD DAY CARE CENTER shall mean a
place where children are left for care in the R-7.5 R
5.0 R-3.5 R-3.75 R -MH R-MODH and R-TH
districts. The lot on which the neighborhood day care
center is located must front upon a street designated as a
thoroughfare on the Grapevine Thoroughfare Plan
B. The following minimum desi n requirements shall be required
for Neighborhood Day Care Centers permitted as a Special
Use.
1. Lots for Neighborhood Day Care Centers permitted as a
special use shall have a minimum lot area of one (1) acre
2. Width of lot, feet - 150
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3. Depth of lot, feet - 175
4. A landscape plan, meeting the requirements of Section 53
5. Required front yards shall be landscaped withrg ass,
shrubbery, vines, or trees and no part shall be paved or
surfaced except for minimum access driveway, and
sidewalks in accordance with Section 53 of this ordinance
6. Garbage storage shall be screened on all four sides and
located on a concrete pad not less than fifty (50) feet to
any adjoining_property.
C. APPLICATION: An application for a Special Use Permit may be filed by
the owner of, or other person having a contractual or possessory interest in,
the subject property. Any application filed by a person who is not the
owner of the property for which the special use permit is sought shall be
accompanied by evidence of the consent of the owner.
D. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION: An application for a Special Use Permit
shall be filed in duplicate with the Director of Public Works, or such other
official as he may designate, who shall forward without delay one copy to
the secretary of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The application shall
contain the following information as well as such additional information as
may be prescribed by rule of the Commission or the Director of Public
Works.
1. The applicant's name and address and his interest in the subject
property;
2. The owner's name and address, if different than the applicant, and the
owner's signed consent to the filing of the application;
3. The street address and legal description of the property;
4. The zoning classification and present use of the subject property;
5. A description of the proposed special use;
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SIGN REGULATIONS DRAFT COPY 01/18/96
F. SIGNS IN R-20, R-12.59 R-7.59 R-5.09 R-3.59 R-3.75, R -MH, R-TH, R-
MF -1, R -MF -2, R-MODH, PRD -6 AND PRD -12 DISTRICTS.
1. FUNCTIONAL/STRUCTURAL 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 approved with a special
use permit in accordance with Section 49, Special Use
Permits:
(1) Ground signs
(2) Wall signs
(b) Development Signs:
(1) Ground Signs
(2) Pole signs
(c) Construction Signs:
(1) Ground signs
(2) Pole signs
(d) Real Estate Signs: See definition 60.B.1.(e).
(e) Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground signs
2. NUMBER OF 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 fifty (50) lots, not to
exceed a total of four (4) signs per subdivision.
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G.
3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA.
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(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.
(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.
SIGNS IN THE CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS 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 signs
(2) Ground signs
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special
Workshop Session on this the 30th day of January, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Conference Room #104, 307 West Dallas Road, with the following members present
to -wit:
Larry Oliver
Chairman
Cathy Martin
Vice -Chairman
Curtis Young
Member
Darlene Freed
Member
Kathy Martinez
Member
Steve Newby
1 st Alternate
Kristin Antilla
2nd Alternate
with Council member Spencer present, members Marvin Balvin and Steve Stamos
absent, constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
H. T. (Tommy) Hardy Director of Development Services
Marcy Ratcliff Planner
Teresa Wallace Planning Secretary
Chairman Oliver called the Planning & Zoning Special Workshop to order at 6:40 P.M.
OLD BUSINESS
PROPOSED COMMUNICATION USES IN SECTION 42 - SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT
REGULATIONS AND SECTION 49, SPECIAL USE PERMITS
Tommy Hardy, Director of Development Services explained Staff had proposed at the
October 30, 1995 Workshop a first rough draft of amendments to Section 42,
Supplementary District Regulations relative to regulating antennas and other
communication uses. The Commission tabled further action on the amendments until
the January 30, 1996 Workshop, to allow Staff time to gather additional information.
The Commission requested to see if there were regulations regarding landscaping,
screening, size and locations of the equipment building. Staff was unable to find any
ordinances or regulations regarding these issues.
Further, he explained the Commission members had a draft of communication uses
in Section 42, Supplementary District Regulations and Section 49, Special Use
Permits. The proposed amendments specifically define terms and regulate where
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antennas are allowed as a matter of right and where they are allowed with an
approved specific use permit. The majority of the language was taken from the Plano
Ordinance.
Mr. Hardy told the Commission that Willie Cothrum had suggested additional wording
be added to specifically allow accessory support buildings. Members discussed the
typical size of an accessory support structure and the appropriate size to allow as a
matter of right. Members agreed that an accessory structure more than 8 foot in
height, or 100 square foot in size would require a special use permit. Members also
discussed the wording used to limit commercial antennas as a matter of right and
instructed Staff to amend the draft language and bring it back before them on
February 20, 1996
SECTION 60, SIGN REGULATIONS
Tommy Hardy explained Staff has developed new design standards on Pages 3-5 for
ground signs. Proposed are separate criteria for residential and non-residential uses.
Staff has redefined ground signs to be solid from the ground up and all poles or
supports to be concealed. To be consistent with the pole sign regulations, the
amount of changeable copy for all ground signs was increased to 30% as a matter of
right, a larger percentage of changeable copy would require a conditional use. Also
included is the ability to locate ground signs on a two foot berm or a planter box that
is not counted when measuring the height.
The amendments proposed and tabled at the October 30, 1995 Workshop for 40 foot
pole signs has not changed. These amendments on Page 6 would allow properties
along the designated highways to apply for a conditional use permit to allow a
maximum 40 foot pole sign with a maximum gross surface area of 288 square feet.
Staff has also proposed language to specifically regulate portable and vehicle signs.
Currently, Staff is unable to regulate those signs on a stationary vehicle. The
proposed amendments, would give the ability to eliminate these types of signs.
Members discussed the sign ordinance and the ability for users to request a
conditional use permit to allow a 40 foot pole sign along major highways and
thoroughfares. Members addressed concerns about allowing pole signs on State
Highway 121 south of State Highway 360. Staff was instructed to make the required
changes and bring the draft ordinance back before them on February 20, 1996.
SECTION 52 - TREE PRESERVATION
Tommy Hardy explained the Commission requested Staff at the October 30, 1995
Workshop to draft language for a Tree Preservation Permit to accompany zone change
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requests and concept plans for plats. The purpose of the proposed language is to
provide a review process to preserve the existing natural environment whenever
possible and to encourage the preservation of large specimen trees throughout any
construction or land development.
The proposed language defines what and when a Tree Preservation Permit and Tree
Removal Permit are required to be submitted. A Tree Preservation Permit defines large
specimen trees as 8 inches or larger when measured 4.5 feet above the ground level.
A Tree Removal Permit defines a specimen tree as 3 inches or greater when measured
4.5 feet above ground level. Both permits require a Tree Replacement Plan and a Tree
Protection Plan.
Staff also proposed amendments to Section 53, Landscaping Regulations to define the
minimum acceptable tree size. Currently, the Landscaping Regulations require trees
to be a minimum of height of seven feet. The new definition states the tree to be a
minimum size of 3 caliper inches when measured 3 inches above ground and a
minimum height of 7 feet.
Section 45, Concept Plans and Section 47, Site Plan Review were also amended to
require Tree Preservation Permits to be a part of zoning cases or platting. As
proposed, an approved Tree Preservation Permit may be amended by City Council by
resolution after receiving a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning
Commission. This would not require a public hearing to amend the Tree Preservation
Permit.
Joe Wright, Developer, was present to discuss requirements of the draft language on
the single family developer. He stated that it was not possible to know the type of
structure that would ultimately be placed on the property at the time improvements
are made to a subdivision and asked that "R-7.5", "R-12.5" and "R-20" Single Family
Districts be removed from this requirement.
Members also discussed the size of a tree based on the height at which measured.
Staff was directed to amend the language of the proposed draft and bring it back
before them on February 20, 1996.
NEIGHBORHOOD DAY CARE CENTERS IN SECTION 49 SPECIAL USE PERMITS
Tommy Hardy reminded the Commission that City Council at the December 19, 1995
meeting requested the Planning and Zoning Commission propose amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance providing an avenue to allow neighborhood day care centers in
residential areas. The request is a result of the controversy created by Pam Mueller's
zone change request from "R-7.5" Single Family to "R -MF -1" Multifamily and
conditional use permit for a day care facility.
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Staff has drafted proposed amendments on Page 9 of Section 49, Special Use Permits
that would allow a neighborhood day care center in all the residential districts except
for "R -MF -1 " and "R -MF -2" Multifamily Districts, "R-20" and "R-12.5" Single Family
Districts. The property must front on a designated thoroughfare and have a minimum
lot size and minimum lot dimensions.
Members discussed the type of thoroughfare would be appropriate for day care
centers. Members agreed that day care centers should be allowed on designated
thoroughfares, Type A thru E. Staff was instructed to amend the language and bring
it back before them on February 20, 1996.
MISCELLANEOUS
Larry Oliver announced that he would not be at the February 20, 1996 public hearing.
With nothing further to discuss, Cathy Martin moved to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. Darlene
Freed seconded the motionwhich prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Young, Freed, Martinez, Newby and Antilla
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 20th DAY OF FEBRUARY 20, 1996.
HAIR AN
ATTEST:
SECRETARY