HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09 - Accessory Dwelling UnitsTO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
ERICA MAROHNIC, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2023
SUBJECT: AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 82-73; SECTIONS 12, 13, AND 42
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission and
City Council consider the amendments to create and amend
definitions in Section 12, Definitions; amend uses and use -
specific standards in Section 13, "R-20 , Single -Family
District; create use -specific standards in Section 42,
Supplementary District Regulations, and various
amendments throughout the Zoning Ordinance relative to
accessory dwelling units.
BACKGROUND:
At the October 17 City Council meeting, the Council approved a request to call a public
hearing for the purposes of amending the Zoning Ordinance relative to Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADUs) and establishing use -specific requirements after a series of
workshops held by the Commission on August 1 and September 19. These amendments
are in response to failed state legislation that would have allowed one or more ADUs on
every residential lot without say or recourse by the municipality.
ADUs are the renamed and amended "Servants' Quarters" in the "R-20 , Single -Family
District. ADUs are not proposed to be allowed within any other residential zoning districts
through this proposed amendment. Additionally, the regulations proposed for the location,
design, and limitations of ADUs are proposed to be placed in Section 42, Supplementary
District Regulations, where all use -specific standards in the Zoning Ordinance for primary
and secondary uses are located for consistency. Minor revisions are found throughout
the Zoning Ordinance as the Commission wanted to revise the word "accessory" as it
applies to buildings, structures, and uses in favor of the term "secondary."
EXISTING REGULATIONS:
The existing accessory building regulations are found in Section 42. C, Accessory
Buildings of the Zoning Ordinance and pertain to all accessory buildings which could
include Servants' Quarters, sheds, a cabana, and detached garages. The current
locational requirements provide that the number of stories of the building determines the
total area in the rear yard the building may occupy; is required to be located in the rear
half yard of the lot; provides unique stipulations for minimum breezeway width of six feet
if semi -attached; and reiterates the minimum separation between buildings and side and
rear yard setback requirements.
The examples below illustrate what the current locational requirements would permit on
an "R-20", Single -Family District Lot.
Example 1- One-Story
baeer one-nairorthe Loy
2,500 qft
25,600 sqk Ln Primary dwe—l1
ling
Distance Between Buildings
Maximum Building Coverage
Percentage of Rear Yard
Maximum Impervious Area
Total Lot Size — 25,600 sq.ft.
Total Required Rear Yard — 4,000 sq.ft.
Possible ADU Footprint — 2,400 sq.ft.
Example 2- 1 '/2 - Stories
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16ai.
Required
10 ft
40%
60%
60%
2,400 sqn ADD
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2,500 sgtt
Primary Dwelling
2
Shown
29 ft
19.14%
35%
23.05%
Distance Between Buildings
Maximum Building Coverage
Percentage of Rear Yard
Maximum Impervious Area
Total Lot Size — 25,600 sq.ft.
Total Required Rear Yard — 4,000 sq.ft.
Possible ADU Footprint — 2,400 sq.ft.
Required
Shown
10 ft
14 ft
40%
19.14%
60%
15%
60%
23.05%
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS:
Through review and discussion, the Commission determined that the Servant's Quarters
and Guest House accessory uses and definitions where the most closely related to what
the proposed legislation referred to as an accessory dwelling unit. These types of housing
units are currently only permissible accessory uses in the Section 13, "R-20", Single -
Family District.
The Commission also evaluated the locational criteria that currently applies to accessory
buildings found in Subsection 42.C., Accessory Buildings to better understand where on
an "R-20", Single -Family District lot an accessory dwelling unit could be located, how
large it could be, how far setback it could be from property lines, etc. From there, the
Commission considered amendments to Section 12, Definitions; Section 13, "R-20 ;
Single -Family District, Section 42, Supplementary District Regulations and various
sections of the Zoning Ordinance to better address what is reasonable for an ADU on an
"R-20" lot.
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Section 12, Definitions
• Renamed "Servants' Quarters" to "Accessory Dwelling Unit".
o Revised the definition to be more concise.
• Deleted the redundant "Guest House" definition.
Section 13, "R-20", Single -Family District
• Changed name of accessory uses to secondary uses.
• Referenced new subsection in Section 42.C.6, Accessory Dwelling Units.
• Excepted ADUs from Subsections 42.C(1-5), D, E, F, and G.
• Deleted reference to Guest Quarters use.
Section 42, Suoolementary District Regulations
• Created new subsection in Section 42.C.6, Accessory Dwelling Units.
• Limited ADUs to one per lot.
• Prohibited modular or manufactured units.
• Limited ADUs to 750 sq. ft. and one bedroom.
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• Required the ADU be served from same utility meter as primary dwelling unit.
• Limited height to one-story, 16 feet (no two-story or above -garage options).
• Required to be located in the rear yard of the lot.
• Provided clear setbacks for internal, corner, and reverse frontage lots.
• Established architectural standards including same or similar exterior building
materials, same or similar roof pitch, floor place height and placement of doors
and windows.
• Required the unit be secured to a permanent foundation on the ground.
• Established parking and access requirement; must provide one additional off-
street parking space and cannot have separate driveway access.
• Prohibited the renting, leasing, or subletting the ADU separate and apart from
the primary dwelling unit.
750 sgft ADU
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ISSUES:
2.500 sgft
Primary Dwelling
Below are proposed revisions depicted in a strikethroug /underling format to show
deletions and insertions found in various sections of the Zoning Ordinance.
***Note: the proposed change from "Accessory" buildings, structure, or uses to
"Secondary" buildings, structure, or uses will result in multiple small edits throughout the
Zoning Ordinance.
Section 12, Definitions
ACCESS SECONDAF BUILDING OR ACCESSORY SECONDARY STRUCTURE
shall mean a subordinate building or structure, attached to or detached from the main
building, and customarily incidental to the principal building.
BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITY shall mean an aGGesser secondai use to a single-
family dwelling in which no more than 12 rooms in the principal residential structure are
set aside for guest clients; breakfast is available on -site to only such guest clients at no
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extra cost; length of stay of guest clients ranges from one to 30 days; and the
owner/operator of the principal structure resides onsite. Bed and breakfast homestay
does not include uses such as motels, hotels, community residential homes, boarding or
lodging houses, multifamily residential dwellings, guest cottages or single-family dwelling
transient rental.
BREEZEWAY shall mean a covered one story in height connecting a main structure and
as aGGesser secondary building.
CHURCH shall mean any building, place, or structure(s) owned and/or used by religious
organizations or congregations and providing religious worship, religious training, or
education of its members. This definition includes aGGeSseny secondary uses such as
rectories, convents, monasteries or other congregate residences for the housing of
religious organization personnel, meeting halls, offices for administration of the institution,
day care facilities, education or schools, recreation associated with schools or day care
facilities which are associated or affiliated with a church.
CUSTOMARY HOME OCCUPATION shall mean an occupation customarily carried on in
the home by a member of the occupant's family provided that:
(f) A home occupation must be carried on wholly within the principal dwelling, and
not in a4n, aecessery seconda building.
DEPTH OF REAR YARD shall be defined as the minimum distance between the rear line
of a building other than ae aGGesaeny building and the rear lot line.
FLOOR AREA: The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of the building
measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the center line of walls
separating two (2) buildings, computed as follows:
(a) FOR DETERMINING FLOOR AREA RATIO: The sum of the following areas:
(1) the basement floor area when more than one-half (1 /2) of the basement height
is above the finished lot grade level where curb level has not been established; (2)
elevator shafts and stairwells at each floor; (3) floor space used for mechanical
equipment (except equipment, open or enclosed, located on the roof); (4)
penthouses; (5) attic space having headroom of seven (7) feet, ten (10) inches or
more; (6) interior balconies and mezzanines; (7) enclosed porches; (8) floor area
devoted to aGGesser�condar, uses; and (9) space devoted to off-street parking,
aisles and ramps when it is located in a parking structure. Space devoted to off-
street loading shall not be included in the floor area. The floor area of structures
devoted to bulk storage of materials including, but not limited to, grain elevators
and petroleum storage tanks shall be computed by counting each ten (10) feet of
height, or fraction thereof, as being equal to one (1) floor.
(b) FOR DETERMINING OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
REQUIREMENTS: The sum of the following areas (1) floor space devoted to the
principal use of the premises, including aGGesseny wCuu,,ud, v storage areas
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located within selling or working space such as counters, racks, or closets; (2) any
basement floor area devoted to retailing activities; and (3) floor area devoted to the
production or processing of goods or to business or professional offices. For this
purpose, floor area shall not include space devoted primarily to storage purposes
(except as otherwise noted herein), off-street parking or loading facilities, including
aisles, ramps and maneuvering space, or basement floor area other than area
devoted to retailing activities, the production or processing of goods, or business
or professional offices.
FLOOR AREA RATIO (F.A.R.): The floor area ratio of the building or other structure on
any lot is determined by dividing the floor area of such building or structure by the area of
the lot on which the building or structure is located. When more than one building or
structure is located on a lot, then the floor area ratio is determined by dividing the total
floor area of all buildings or structures by the area of the lot, or in the case of planned
developments, by the net site area. The floor area ratio requirements, as set forth under
each zoning district, shall determine the maximum floor area allowable for a building or
other structure (including both principal and aGGeasery secondary buildings) in direct ratio
to the gross area of the lot.
GARAGE, FRONT ENTRY, shall mean a structure or portion thereof for the aGGeaser
secondar use of storing or parking of private motor vehicles owned by the occupant of
the premises, located in front of or beside the living area, the access thereto is from the
front property line.
GARAGE, REAR ENTRY, shall mean a structure or portion thereof for the
secondary use of storing or parking of private motor vehicles owned by the occupant of
the premises, with access or door facing the side or rear property line, said structure shall
be located partially or totally behind any portion of the living area.
GJEET HOU£E shall m4\3n al oe^pndary c+r„r+„ro en a lot which may ^onttain dwelling
aGGOMmedations for the temperary E)GGUpanGy by guests and not for rent er permane-Rt
!1GG ipanGy and s� Gh building not having a separate utility meter.
o
LOT shall mean a tract of land occupied or to be occupied by a building and its aGGesser
secondary buildings, and including such open spaces as are required under this
ordinance, and having its principal frontage upon a public street or officially approved
place.
S€RVANTE' QJJARTE of ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT shall mean ae aGGesser
secondary dwelling located on a lot with a main primary detached residenialEe structure
and used as living quarters for persons employed on the premises only, and but not for
rent or use lease separate and apart from the primary detached residential structure as a
separate deminile of or than persons employed on the preinisesemises and with no separate
p.0
utility meters.
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TOWING SERVICE shall mean an a^ss^ry econdar• use which provides the service
of towing, moving or removing wrecked or disabled vehicles for the sole purpose of
repairing such wrecked or disabled vehicle in conjunction with a permitted or conditional
use.
WINERY, shall mean the manufacturing, bottling, labeling and packaging of wine
containing not more than twenty-four (24) percent alcohol by volume from grapes, fruits
and berries grown on -premise or imported, and to include the manufacturing and
importation of grape brandy for fortifying purposes only. Wine sales may be to holders of
wholesaler's permits, winery permits, wine bottlers permits. Retail sales to ultimate
consumers in unbroken packages for off -premise consumption may not exceed an
amount of 25,000 gallons annually. A winery may include the following aGGessery
secondai uses; a tasting room to dispense wine for on -premise consumption;
meeting/banquet facilities; restaurants and retail sales area of wine for off -premise
consumption.
Section 13, "R-20", Single -Family District
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES
The following uses shall be permitted as aGGessery secondary uses to a single-family
detached dwelling provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of
the principal single-family dwelling, except for customary home occupation.
1. Off-street parking and private garages in connection with any use permitted in
this district.
2. Accessory Dwelling Unit. Refer to Section 42.C.6. for supolementary district
standards related t}oaccessory dwelling units. Servants' quarters not leased or
rented to anyone other thanthe family of a bona fide servant, giving moretT
fifty eFCent of his er her ployed time at the premises to which the
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servants' quar-tore is an ca d in the—emnl�f family
nnnirniino said premises
3 Guest quarter-,, cCabana, pavilion, or roofed area.
4. Private swimming pools and tennis courts.
5. AGGessery Secondary buildings (storage buildings, hobby shops, barns).
6. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
7. Customary home occupation.
8. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XII
of the Grapevine Code of Ordinance.
9. Sale of merchandise or goods, including but not limited to garage sales and
yard sales, shall be limited to a maximum of once per quarter, for a period not
to exceed three (3) continuous days. For the purpose of this paragraph, the
month of January shall constitute the first month of the first quarter.
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With the exception of Items 2 and 9, when any of the foregoing permitted aGGess®-ry
secondar, , uses are detached from the principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be
located not less than forty-five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the
requirements of Section 42.C.,D.,E.,F. and G.
°n^rcccessery Secondar, buildings more than sixteen (16) feet in height shall be set back
from the rear property line six (6) feet plus two (2) additional feet for each additional foot
of height over sixteen (16) feet. The height of the structures shall be measured from the
top of the slab or from its bottom floor.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. Maximum building coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and
aGGessery secondai buildings and structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent
of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. Distance between buildings: The minimum distance between principal or
aGGessery seconaai buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than thirty (30)
feet.
I. HEIGHT:
2. Height ofaGGes-ser seconda structure, one and one-half (1-1/2) stories not to
exceed twenty (20) feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as ae aGGessery secondary
use to any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required
front yard. Off -Street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Section 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
Section 14, "R-12.5", Single -Family District
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as aGGessery secondary uses to a single-family
detached dwelling provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of
the principal single-family dwellings, except for customary home occupation.
4. °n^rcccessery Secondary Buildings.
With the exception of Item 8, when any of the foregoing permitted aGGessery secondary,
uses are detached from the principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located not
less than forty-five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of
Section 42.C.,D.,E.,F., and G.
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°nesse,Y Secondary buildings more than sixteen (16) feet in height shall be set back
from the rear property line six (6) feet plus two (2) additional feet for each additional foot
of height over sixteen (16) feet. The height of the structures shall be measured from the
top of the slab of from its bottom floor.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. Maximum Building Coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and
aGGes-sery secondar buildings and structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent
of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between principal
or aGGessery secondar buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than sixteen
(16) feet.
I. HEIGHT:
2. Height ofaGGesser seconda structure, one and one-half (1-1/2) stories not to
exceed twenty (20) feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an aecessery secondar.
use to any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required
front yard. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
Section 15, "R-7.5", Single -Family District
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as aGGessery secondar\ uses to a single-family
detached dwelling provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user
of the principal single-family dwellings, except for customary home occupation:
4. AGGessery Seconda buildings.
With the exception of Item 8, When any of the foregoing permitted aGGessery secondary
uses are detached from the principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located
not less than forty-five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of
Section 42.C.,D.,E.,F., and G.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
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4. Maximum Building Coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and
aGGeSSOFY secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent
of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. Distance Between Buildings: The minimum distance between principal or
aGGessery secondai buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than twelve (12)
feet.
I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
2. Height of aGGesesFy seconda structure, one (1) story not to exceed sixteen
(16) feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an aGGessery secondary
use to any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required
front yard. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable ordinances of the City.
Section 16, "R-5.0", Zero -Lot -Line District Regulations
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as aecessery secondar% uses to an R-5.0 zero -
lot -line district provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of
the principal single-family dwellings, except for customary home occupation:
With the exception of Item 9, when any of the foregoing permitted aGGessery secondary
uses are detached from the principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located
not less than forty-five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of
Section 42.C.,D.,E.,F., and G.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. Maximum Building Coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and
aGGess®-ry buildings and structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent
of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. Distance Between Buildings: The minimum distance between principal or
aGGessery secondar buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than twelve (12)
feet.
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I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
2. Height of aGGes-ser secondary structure, one (1) story not to exceed sixteen
(16) feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an aGGessery secondary
use to any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required
front yard. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
Section 17, "R-3.5", Two -Family District Regulations
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as aGGessery secondary uses to dwelling units
provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or users of the principal use.
All aGGesser secondar , uses shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from any street
right-of-way and shall not be located between the building line and the front property line.
With the exception of Item 6, when any of the foregoing permitted aGGessery secondary
uses are detached from a principal dwelling, said uses shall be located not less than forty-
five (45) feet from the front lot line nor less than twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-
way, and at least six (6) feet from the rear and side lot lines.
°n^rcccessery Secondar' buildings more than sixteen (16) feet in height shall be set back
from the rear property line six (6) feet plus two (2) additional feet for each additional foot
of height over sixteen (16) feet. The height of the structures shall be measured from the
top of the slab or from its bottom floor.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE - The combined area occupied by all main
and aGGesesFy secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed forty (40%)
percent of the total lot area.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS AREA - The combined area occupied by all main and
aGGessery secondal buildings and structures shall not exceed sixty (60%) percent
of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. Distance between buildings: The minimum distance between detached principal
or aGGesseFy secondar buildings shall be not less than sixteen (16) feet.
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I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
2. Height of as aGGessery seconda
fifteen (15) feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
structure shall be one (1) story not to exceed
Provisions of the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as as aGGessery secondary use
to any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located in a required front
yard. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 56
and 58 of this ordinance and other applicable ordinances of the City.
Section 18, "R-3.75", Three and Four -Family District Regulations
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as aGGessory secondary uses to dwelling units
provided that none shall be a source of income to the owners or users of the dwelling. All
aGGessery secondary uses shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from any street right-
of-way and shall not be located between the building line and the front property line.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. Maximum Building Coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and
aGGeSSOFY second building and structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent of
the total lot area.
5. Maximum Impervious Area: The combined area occupied by all main and
aGGessery secondar• buildings and structures shall not exceed sixty (60) percent
of the total lot area.
I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
2. The maximum height of ae aecessery seconda structure shall be one (1) story
not to exceed fifteen (15) feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an aGGessery secondar\
use to any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located in a required
front yard. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
Section 19, "R-MH", Manufactured Home District Regulations
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B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as aGGessery secondary uses of a manufactured
home subdivision:
When any of the foregoing permitted aGGessery secondar, uses are detached from the
principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located not less than forty-five (45) feet
from the front lot line, twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-way, and six (6) feet from
rear and side lot lines.
C. PARKING REGULATIONS: Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be
permitted as an aGGesseny secondary use to any principal permitted use provided that
such shall not be located on a required front yard. Off-street parking shall be provided in
accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the
City.
E. HEIGHT REGULATIONS: The following height regulations shall be observed:
2. ACCESSORY SECONDARY STRUCTURE: 1 story not to exceed 15 feet.
Section 20, "R-TH", Townhouse District Regulations
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
aGGessery secondary uses to dwelling units provided that none shall be a source of
income to the owner or user of the principal family dwelling:
No aGGessery secondai uses may be located between the building line and the front
property line.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. Maximum Building Coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and
aGGesseny secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed fifty-five (55)
percent of the total lot area.
5. Maximum Impervious Area: For lots less than forty (40) feet in width the
combined area occupied by all main and aGGesseFy secondary buildings and
structures and all sidewalks, driveways and paved areas shall not exceed eighty
(80) percent of the total lot area. For lots forty (40) feet in width or greater the
combined area occupied by all main and accessory buildings and structures and
all sidewalks, driveways and paved areas shall not exceed seventy-five (75)
percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
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6. The minimum distance between principal and aGGessery secondary uses, if
detached, shall be fifteen (15) feet.
I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
2. The maximum height of as aGGessery secondai structure shall be one (1) story
not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as as aGGessery secondary
use to any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required
front yard or side yard. Off-street parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with
Section 53. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable ordinances of the City.
Section 22, "R-MF", Multifamily District Regulations
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARI USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
aGGessery secondary uses to the multiple -family dwellings provided that none shall be a
source of income to the owners or users of the multiple -family dwellings. All
secondar uses shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-way and
shall not be located between the building line and the front property line.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all main
and aGGessery gProndary buildings and structures shall not exceed (50) percent
of the total lot area.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS AREA: The combined area occupied by all main and
aGGes-ser seconda� buildings and structures, and paved parking and driveway
areas shall not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the total lot area.
I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
2. The maximum height of a aGGessery secondar structures shall be one (1)
story not to exceed fifteen (15) feet.
3. District Specific Design Issues and Standards
District Specific Standards Applied to the various Character Districts as indicated
in the "District Standard Application Matrix".
District Specific Standards 1: Architectural accommodation of grade change.
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Multifamily development in districts specified above must accomplish retention of grade
necessary to support the building plate within the architectural skin or extensions thereof
except where such retention is necessary to support parking, service area, and/or amenity
features. Extensions of the architectural skin include terraces, patios, decks, and/or
aGGessery secondary buildings that are adjoined to the primary structure they serve.
Section 22A, "R-MODH", Modular Home District Regulations
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
aGGessery secondarN/ uses to a single-family detached modular home provided
that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the principal use:
With the exception of Item 6, when any of the foregoing permitted aGGessery secondary
uses are detached from the principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located
not less than forty-five (45) feet from the front lot line, twenty (20) feet from any street
right-of-way, and six (6) feet from rear and side lot lines.
C. PARKING REGULATIONS: Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be
permitted as as aGGesser sewiluai � use to any principal permitted use provided
that such shall not be located on a required front yard. Off-street parking shall be
provided in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and other applicable
ordinances of
E. HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS:
2. Height of aGGes-ser seconda structure 1 story not to exceed 16 feet,
except a storage building which
shall not exceed ten (10) feet in
height.
Section 23, "LB", Limited Business District
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as aGGessery secondar, uses in a LB Limited
Business District provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of
the principal structure.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
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4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all main
and aGGeSSOFY secondary structures shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total
lot area.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all main
and aGGesseFy secondary structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved
areas shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between detached
principal or aGGesser seconda buildings on the same lot shall be not less than
twenty (20) feet.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No aGGes-sery secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height
exceeding fifteen (15) feet.
Section 23A, "GV", Grapevine Vintage District Regulations
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
aGGessery secondary uses to those uses listed in Section C. Conditional Uses:
5. Other structures or uses which are customarily aGGesser secondary and clearly
incidental and subordinate to the permitted use and/or structure.
8. Studios for the creations of crafts, and heritage arts which are handmade or
handcrafted that do not exceed 20% of the total floor area of a permitted use listed
in Section B. ACCESSORY SOQY SECONDARY Uses, paragraph 6 above.
9. Planned specialty shopping center defined as a combination of all the uses
permitted in Section B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY Uses, paragraphs 6-12. A
single building shall not exceed 25,000 square feet as a permitted use. All
individual users shall have the same floor area limitations as noted in Section B.
ACCESSORY SECONDARY Uses.
C. CONDITIONAL USES:
3. Restaurants and restaurants with outside dining, including alcoholic beverage
sales provided a special permit is issued in accordance with Section 42.13. of the
Ordinance. Drive-in and drive -through restaurants shall not be allowed.
Restaurants adjacent or contiguous to any existing residential uses (excluding
multi -family uses) shall only be allowed as an aGGesseFy secondar' use to the
other conditional uses listed in this section.
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4. Inn (only as as aGGeSSOFY secondary use in conjunction with a winery or wine
tasting room).
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all main
and aGGessery secondarv, structures, parking storage, loading and other paved
areas shall not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the total lot area.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No aGGesseny secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height
exceeding twenty-five (25) feet.
Section 24, "CN", Neighborhood Commercial District
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARI USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
aGGesseFy secondary uses provided that such use shall be located not less than twenty
(20) feet from any street right-of-way.
C. CONDITIONAL USES:
2. Tire, battery, and aGGessery secondary stores located within a planned shopping
center.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all main
and aGGesseny ,econdan structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved
areas shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between detached
principal or aGGesser seconda buildings on the same lot shall be not less than
twenty (20) feet.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No aGGesseFy secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height
exceeding fifteen (15) feet.
Section 25, "CC", Community Commercial District Regulations
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B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
accessory uses-
C. CONDITIONAL USES:
1. Public storage garages, including mini -storage warehouses for storage
purposes only. Caretaker or watchmen residential facilities having
accommodations for and occupied by only one family may be permitted as a
aGGessery secondary use to public storage garages or mini -storage
warehouses. No more than three (3) persons unrelated by blood or marriage
may occupy the caretaker or watchmen residential facilities.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
3. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all main
and sery secondary structures shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total
lot area.
4. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all main
and aGGes-sery secondary structures, parking, storage, loading, and other paved
areas shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between detached
principal or aGGessery seconda buildings on the same lot shall be not less than
forty (40) feet.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No aGGessery secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height
exceeding fifteen (15) feet.
N. PLANNED COMMERCIAL CENTER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Each lot or parcel of
land created within a Planned Commercial Center shall comply with the following
requirements:
4. BUILDING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS OF PLANNED COMMERCIAL
CENTERS: The minimum distance between principal or aGGeseery ,econdary
buildings on the same lot required by Section 25.G.6 may be modified if deemed
necessary by City Council to accommodate for aGGesser secondary structures.
Section 26, "HC". Highway Commercial District
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
aGGessery econdary uses to a principal use provided that none shall be a source of
income to the owner or user of the principal use:
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1. °^^-���^ry Secondary uses permitted in the CN and CC Commercial Districts.
6. Other structures or uses which are customarily aGGeSSOFY secondar and clearly
incidental and subordinate to the permitted use and/or structure.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all main
and aGGeSSOFY secondary structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved
areas shall not exceed eighty-five (85) percent of the total lot area. Provided,
however there shall be no maximum impervious area requirement for lots fronting
on the south side of Northwest Highway, between Jenkins Street and Dooley
Street.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between detached
principal or aGGesser seconds, buildings on the same lot shall be not less than
ten (10) feet.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No aGGeSSOFY secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height
exceeding fifteen (15) feet.
Section 27, "PO", Professional Office District Regulations
B. ACCESSORY SECONDAR', USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
aGGessery secondary uses, provided that such use shall be located not less than twenty
(20) feet from any street right-of-way:
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all main
and RGGessery secondary structures shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total
lot area.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all main
and aGGeSSOFY secondarti structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved
areas shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between detached
principal or aGGesser secondar buildings on the same lot shall be not less than
twenty (20) feet.
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I. HEIGHT:
2. No aGGeSSOF secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height
exceeding fifteen (15) feet.
N. PLANNED PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CENTER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Each lot
or parcel of land created within a Planned Commercial Center shall comply with the
following requirements
4. BUILDING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS OF PLANNED PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE CENTERS: The minimum distance between principal or aGGeSSOFy
secondary buildings on the same lot required by Section 25.G.6 may be modified
if deemed necessary by City Council to accommodate for aGGessery secondary
structures.
Section 28, "CBD", Central Business District
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
aGGessery secondary uses to a principal use provided that none shall be a source of
income to the owner or user of the principal use:
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE - The combined area occupied by all main
and aGGessery secondary buildings and structures may cover one hundred (100)
percent of the total lot area.
I. HEIGHT:
b. No aGGesser secondarti structure shall be erected or altered to a height
exceeding thirty (30) feet.
Section 28A, "HGT", Historic Grapevine Township District
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
aGGessery secondary uses in an HGT Historic Grapevine Township District provided that
none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the principal structure.
E. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: No application for a building permit for construction or
alteration of a principal or aGGeseeny secondary building or exterior alteration to a principal
or aGGessery secondary building shall be approved unless:
3. A Site Plan meeting the requirements of Section 47 has been approved. Such
Site Plan shall be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. The
Commission may require additional criteria to ensure the historic integrity of the
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area. A floor plan indicating the maximum occupancy shall be required in
conjunction with the site plan. Building permit requests for alteration to a principal
or aGGeSSOF secondary structure with no addition to the structure, requirements
of Section 47.E.1.b.3. (14), (16) - (19) and (21) - (23) shall not be required.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No aGGessery secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height
exceeding fifteen (15) feet.
Section 29, "HCO", Hotel and Corporate Office District
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
aGGeSSOFY secondary uses to a principal use provided that none shall be a source of
income to the owner or user of the principal use:
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE - The combined area occupied by all main
and aGGessery secondary structures shall not exceed forty (40%) percent of the
total lot area. In the event planned development contains structured parking, the
maximum coverage may be increased to fifty (50%) percent of the total lot area
provided the minimum open space requirement is increased to forty (40%) percent.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS - The minimum distance between principal
or aGGesser secondai buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than twenty
(20) feet or one-half (1/2) the average height of the two (2) adjacent buildings,
whichever is greater.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No aGGessery secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height
exceeding twenty (20) feet except for two story parking garages.
K. OFF-STREET PARKING: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions of Section 56 of this Ordinance. No off-street parking area shall be located
closer than fifty (50) feet to any residential district nor ten (10) feet to any adjacent
property line.
1. For hotels in excess of five hundred (500) rooms with restaurants, clubs and
conference facilities in excess of 100,000 square feet, any required or additional
off-street parking may be provided on another lot or parcel of land. Said off -site
parking must be as aGGessery secondai use to a permitted principal use within
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the zoning district that contains the off -site parking. A site plan and a Conditional
Use Permit meeting all of the requirements of Section 48 shall be required.
N. PLANNED COMMERCIAL CENTER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Each lot or parcel of
land created within a Planned Commercial Center shall comply with the following
requirements:
4. BUILDING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS OF PLANNED COMMERCIAL
CENTERS: The minimum distance between principal or aGGessery secondary
buildings on the same lot required by Section 29.G.6 may be modified if deemed
necessary by City Council to accommodate for aGGeSSOFy secunaG structures.
Section 30, "RA'; Recreation/Amusement District
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
aGGessery secondary uses-
M. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: The following design requirements shall apply to all the
permitted, aGGessery secondary and conditional uses:
Section 31, "LI", Light Industrial District
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
aGGessery secondary uses. No aGGesseFy secondai uses shall be allowed within the
front yard:
4. Other uses, including retail sales and structures which are customarily
aGGessery secondarv, clearly incidental and subordinate to the permitted and
conditional uses; provided, however, that no residential facilities shall be permitted
except for watchmen or caretakers whose employment requires residence on the
premises.
D. LIMITATION OF USES: The following uses shall not be permitted within this District:
1. Dwelling units (including motels and hotels) except as provided under aGGesser
secondary uses; hospitals or clinics (except clinics in connection with industrial
activity); nursing homes and similar uses; yards or lots for scrap or salvage
operations or for processing, storage, display or sale of any scrap, salvage, or
secondhand building materials and automotive vehicle parts.
P. PLANNED INDUSTRIAL CENTER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Each lot or parcel of
land created within a Planned Industrial Center shall comply with the following
requirements:
4. BUILDING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS OF PLANNED INDUSTRIAL
CENTERS: The minimum distance between principal or aGGessery ;econdar
buildings on the same lot required by Section 31.G.6 may be modified if deemed
necessary by City Council to accommodate for aGGessery secondary structures.
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The platting of property lines shall not place any existing building in violation of the
building code of the City of Grapevine. Perpetual building separation easements
may be approved by the Building Official to achieve equivalency to the
requirements of the code.
Section 32, "BP", Business Park District
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARI' USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
aGGessery secondary uses:
6. Retail sales, day care centers and personal services which are customarily
aGGessery secondary and clearly incidental and subordinate to office buildings.
M. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: The following design requirements shall apply to all
permitted, and conditional uses.
Section 34, "PRD-6", Planned Residential Low Density District
3. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: Any aGGeSseny secondary use permitted within
the R-7.5 District for single family dwellings and any aGGessery secondar, use permitted
within the RMF-2 District or duplexes, quadplexes, townhouses or apartments shall be
permitted as aGGesesFy secondary uses to single and multiple -family principal uses,
respectively, provided that no such aGGeSseny Gc--. use shall be a source of income
to the owner or occupant of the principal use.
5. OPEN SPACE: Open space, recreation areas and landscaping are deemed to be an
essential component of any approved planned development within the PRD-6 District and
shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:
a. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE AREA: Not less than forty percent (40%) of the total
gross area of the planned development shall be devoted to open space, including
private yards or individual lots. Open space shall not include areas covered by
dwelling units, aGGesseny secondary buildings, parking areas, driveways, and
internal streets, or any part of an individual lot on which a building, or part thereof,
could lawfully be erected.
7. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all main and
aGGessery secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed forty-five (45) percent of
the total site area.
Section 35, "PRD-12", Planned Residential Medium Density District
3. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: Any aGGesseny secondary use permitted within
the R-3.5, R-3.75, R-TH, RMF-1, and RMF-2 Districts shall be permitted as aGGessery
secondar - uses to a principal use provided that no such aGGessery secondary use shall
be a source of income to the owner or occupant of the principal use.
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5. OPEN SPACE: Open space, recreation areas and landscaping are deemed to be an
essential component of any approved planned development within the PRD-12 District
and shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:
a. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE AREA: Not less than forty (40) percent of the total
gross area of the planned development shall be devoted to open space including
private yards on individual lots. Open space shall not include areas covered by
dwelling units, aGGessery secondar\, buildings, parking areas, driveways, and
internal streets, or any part of an individual lot on which a building, or part thereof,
could lawfully be erected.
7. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all main and
aGGesseny .acondpr- buildings and structures shall not exceed thirty-five (35) percent of
the total site area.
Section 36, "PCD", Planned Commerce Development District
3. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: Any aGGessery secondary use permitted within
the HCO, PO, and CC Districts shall be permitted as aGGessery seconda. uses to a
principal use provided that no such aGGessery seconaar% use shall be a source of income
to the owner or occupant of the principal use.
4. LOT, AREA AND DENSITY REGULATIONS:
(d) MINIMUM OPEN SPACE LOTS: All lots created within a PCD District shall
maintain a minimum open space area equal to thirty (30) percent of the total lot
area. No building structure, aecesseFy secondary use, parking or loading area or
storage areas shall be included in the calculation of the minimum open space area.
Landscaping of these areas shall be in accordance with Section 53 of this
Ordinance.
(i) PERIMETER BUFFER YARD: Each PCD District shall maintain a buffer yard
around the entire perimeter of the property. The perimeter buffer yard shall be at
least one hundred (100) feet in width as measured from the property line. As an
alternative on any side the one hundred (100) foot wide perimeter buffer yard may
be reduced to sixty (60) feet in width provided a three-foot high berm is within the
sixty (60) foot wide buffer yard around the entire perimeter of the property and the
berm is landscaped with grass, trees, shrubbery and similar landscaped elements
that are sufficient to protect adjacent views.
No buildings, Gesse,FV 'econdary buildings, parking and loading areas, storage
areas or other principal users shall be permitted within the perimeter buffer yards.
However, perimeter buffer yards may contain parks, waterways, storm water
detention and retention areas, lakes, nature trails, picnic areas and natural areas.
Railroad right-of-way and road rights -of -way for the purpose of ingress and egress
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to the PCD District may cross perimeter buffer yards provided such roads and
rights of way minimize the amount of buffer yard devoted to such use. The width
of a side or rear buffer yard may be reduced by the Planning and Zoning
Commission under the following circumstances: the affected buffer yard is
adjacent to and abuts a freeway or limited access highway with a right-of-way of
at least two hundred (200) feet in width; the affected buffer yard is adjacent to and
abuts an electric transmission or other utility right-of-way at least one hundred fifty
(150) feet in width; or, the affected buffer yard is adjacent to and abuts an existing
or zoned non residential area and further provided that the uses in the adjoining
areas are of a compatible nature.
Section 37, "PID", Planned Industrial Development District
3. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: Any aGGessery secondary use permitted within
the LI, HCO, PO and CC Districts shall be permitted as aGGessery secr)ndar\/ uses to a
principal use provided that no such aGGessery secondary use shall be a source of income
to the owner or occupant of the principal use.
4. LOT, AREA AND DENSITY REGULATIONS:
(e) MINIMUM OPEN SPACE LOTS: All lots created within a PID District shall
maintain a minimum open space area equal to thirty (30) percent of the total lot
area. No building structure, aGGesssFy secondar, use, parking or loading area or
storage areas shall be included in the calculation of the minimum open space area.
Landscaping of these areas shall be in accordance with Section 53 of this
Ordinance.
0) PERIMETER BUFFER YARDS: Each PID District shall maintain a buffer yard
around the entire perimeter of the property. The perimeter buffer yard shall be at
least one hundred (100) feet in width as measured from the property line. As an
alternative on any side, the one hundred (100) foot wide perimeter buffer yard may
be reduced to sixty (60) feet in width provided a three-foot high berm is within the
sixty (60) foot wide buffer yard around the entire perimeter of the property and the
berm is landscaped with grass, trees, shrubbery and similar landscaped elements
that are sufficient to protect adjacent views.
No buildings, aGGessery secondary buildings, parking and loading areas, storage
areas of other principal users shall be permitted within the perimeter buffer yards.
However, perimeter buffer yards may contain parks, waterways, stormwater
detention and retention areas, lakes, nature trails, picnic areas and natural areas.
Railroad rights -of -way and road rights -of -way for the purpose of ingress and
egress to the PID District may cross perimeter buffer yards provided such roads
and rights -of -way minimize the amount of buffer yard devoted to such use. The
width of a side or rear buffer yard may be reduced by the Planning and Zoning
Commission under the following circumstances: the affected buffer yard is
adjacent to and abuts a freeway or limited access highway with a right-of-way of
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at least two hundred (200) feet in width; the affected buffer yard is adjacent to and
abuts an electric transmission or other utility right-of-way at least one hundred fifty
(150) feet in width; or, the affected buffer yard is adjacent to and abuts an existing
or zoned industrial area and further provided that the uses in the adjoining
industrial areas are of a compatible nature.
Section 38, "GU", Governmental Use District
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as
^ s^ry 'econdary uses to a principal use provided that none shall be a source of
income to the owner or user of the principal use:
1. Uses and structures which are customarily aGGessery secondary and are clearly
incidental and subordinate to the permitted uses and structures.
Section 39, Historic Landmark
A. Establishment of "H" zoning designation as a historic landmark subdistrict. Any zoning
district designation appearing on the Zoning District Map may be followed by the suffix
"H" indicating a Historic Landmark subdistrict. Such subdistrict may include buildings,
land, areas, or districts of historical, architectural, archaeological or cultural importance
or value which merit protection, enhancement, and preservation in the interest of the
culture, prosperity, education, and welfare of the people. The "H" designation shall apply
to those premises, lots or tracts designated through procedures set forth herein.
Additional principal and aecessery seconds, uses may be permitted in any specific "H"
subdistrict and shall be enumerated in the ordinance establishing such historic landmark
subdistrict, provided such uses are included in the zoning application. Such suffix shall
not affect the legal use of the property and the basic underlying zoning of the property
except as provided in the ordinance establishing the subdistrict.
Section 41, PD Planned Development Overlay
GENERAL GUIDELINES: All uses —permitted, aGGeaseFy secondar', and conditional
relative to a request for the creation of a "PD" Planned Development Overlay shall be
initially established by the underlying zoning district. In situations where there is a need
to deviate from the established guidelines in the underlying zoning district relative to
permitted, aGGessery seconaary or conditional uses and/or general development criteria
i.e. density requirements, area requirements etc., the applicant shall present to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council the special circumstances that
inhibit the development of property strictly utilizing the standards designated in the
underlying zoning district and the criteria that will differ from that established in the
underlying zoning district.
B. ACCESSORY SECONDARY USES:
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1. All aGGessery secondary uses established in the underlying zoning district.
When varying from the uses within the underlying zoning district the applicant shall
provide an amended list of aGGessery secondary uses and the conditions
necessary for the change in standards from the underlying zoning district.
D. LIMITATION OF USES: Uses prohibited shall be those uses specifically prohibited
within the underlying zoning district. The following uses are expressly prohibited within a
"PD" Planned Development Overlay and cannot be established as a permitted,
conditional, or aGGessery secondary use under any circumstances:
Section 42, Supplementary District Regulations
C. ACCESSORY SECONDARY BUILDINGS:
1. An aGGessery secondary building not exceeding one story in height may occupy
not more than sixty (60) percent of a minimum required rear yard.
2. Ae aecesser secondary building exceeding one story or more in height may
occupy not more than forty (40) percent of a minimum required rear yard.
3. Ae aecessery secondary building attached to the main building shall be made
structurally a part and have a common wall with the main building and shall comply
in all respects with the requirements of this Ordinance applicable to the main
building. Unless so attached, an aGGessery secondary building in a residential
district shall be located on the rear one-half of the lot and at least ten (10) feet from
any dwelling or building existing or under construction on the same lot or any
adjacent lot. In all residential districts, a building or structure attached to the
principal building or structure by only a breezeway having a maximum width of six
(6) feet shall be considered as being a detached aGGessery secondary building or
structure. No aGGes-sery secondary building shall be located nearer than three (3)
feet to any side or rear lot line. In the case of a corner lot, no aGGessery secondary
building shall be located within any side yard required on the street side. A garage,
detached from the main building, may be located no nearer than six (6) feet to any
rear lot line and shall be subject to the same side yard requirements as the principal
structure.
6. Accessory Dwelling Units
a. General
A. Must be located on the same lot as the primary (detached) dwellinq
unit.
B. One (1) accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot.
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C. Modular and/or manufactured housing units fabricated off -site are
prohibited for use as an accessory dwelling unit.
D. Limited to one (1) bedroom.
E. Utility services must be on the same meter as the primary dwelling unit.
F. The accessory dwelling unit cannot be leased, rented, or sublet
separate and apart from the primary dwelling unit.
b. Dimensional Requirements
A. Maximum Building Height — one story. 16 feet.
B. Maximum Building Area — 750 square feet.
C. Minimum Separation from Primary Dwelling Unit — 10 feet.
D. Must be located in the rear vard of the lot, behind the orimary dwelling
unit.
E. Setbacks:
1. Internal lots - Setback a minimum of 15 feet from the side
propertv line and 25 feet from the rear propertv line.
2. Corner lots — Setback a minimum of 15 feet from the side
propertv line on the street -facing side and 25 feet from the rear
propertv line.
3. Reverse Frontage lots — Set back a minimum of 40 feet from the
front propertv line. 40 feet from the side propertv line on the street -
facing side. 15 feet from the side propertv line adiacent to the
interior propertv line, and 25 feet from the rear propertv line.
c. Architecture and Design Standards
A. Accessory dwelling units must be:
1. Constructed of the same or similar exterior building materials and
finishes as the primary dwelling unit:
2. Architecturally designed to be compatible with the primary
dwelling unit and feature the same or similar roof pitch: floorplate
height: types and placement of doors windows and other openings:
other exterior finishes: material colors: and
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3. Attached to an engineered permanent foundation per the
adopted International Building Code, state law, and set on the
ground.
d. Access and Parking
A. Drivewav access and off-street parking must be shared with the primary
dwelling unit and may not be comprised of multiple detached driveways.
B. Provide one (1) parking space behind the front building line of the
primary structure in addition to the minimum parking requirements for
single-familv residences in Section 56, Off -Street Parking.
D. CORNER LOTS: On corner lots, the side yard on the street side shall be the same as
required for the front, except on corner lots adjacent to a segment of a side street upon
which no property fronts, said segment being defined as that portion of a street between
one street intersection and the next, the minimum side yard shall be fifteen (15) feet. This
regulation shall not be so interpreted as to reduce the buildable width of a corner lot of
twenty-eight (28) feet, nor to prohibit the erection of an aGGesseFy secondar% building on
such lot where the regulation cannot be reasonably complied with.
F. REQUIRED YARDS:
6. When the owner of two (2) or more platted lots which side yards abut each other
and front yards front upon the same street wishes to construct a principal use
structure across the interior side yard lot lines, he shall make application with the
Department of Building Inspection for a building permit and in the application he
shall state which lots are involved, provide information which shows any easement,
drainage swell, or other natural or man-made obstruction on or along the side yard
lot line which is to be covered by the structure and no building permit shall be
issued until the impediment has been removed. When the owner has shown no
impediments exist as to construction of a principal use structure or
seconaary use structure over an interior side yard lot line, the side yard setback
requirements in all single-family zoning districts shall be waived and a building
permit may be issued for construction of a principal use structure over an interior
lot line. In no event shall the exterior side yard setback requirements be violated
and no more than one principal structure plus those aGGeesery econdar� uses set
forth in the above residential zoning districts shall ever be constructed upon two
(2) or more lots which have been combined pursuant to this section. Should any
excess portion of a combined lot be conveyed to another owner, no structure shall
be constructed thereon nor shall it be added to another lot until it has been
replatted to combine it with another lot or lots as permitted by Section 212, Texa:
Locai vovernment Loae A,r iin����Vernon's Annotated Texas Go it F}atutes.
Section 43, Nonconforming Uses and Structures
H. SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC AND DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOLS: All
public schools, denominational schools having a curriculum equivalent to public
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elementary or secondary schools, and all aGGeSSOFy secondar buildings and structures
normally associated therewith, including stadiums and field houses, which are built and
existing on the effective date of this Ordinance, shall be considered as conforming to the
provision of this Ordinance. In the event such school building has been constructed with
lesser front yards, or rear yards, or with greater coverage, of floor area ratio than herein
specified, such building may be altered, remodeled, enlarged, or increased in height but
no provisions herein shall be construed as to require greater yards, or lesser coverage,
or floor area ratio than provided by the existing construction and building permits shall be
issued if in compliance with the provisions of the building code.
Section 47, Site Plan Review
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 aGGes-ser secondarv, or Conditional Use in the following
residential districts: R-3.5, R-3.75, R-TH , and R-MF.
2. Any permitted, aGGessery secondarv, or Conditional Use in the following
commercial districts: LB, GV, CN, CC, HC, PO, HCO and RA.
3. Any permitted, aGGessery secondarv, or conditional use in the following
industrial districts: BP- 9nd LI.
4. Any development or redevelopment within the Airport Noise Overlay Districts.
5. All permitted, aGGessery secondar\ , 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—aGGesseFy secondar 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.
7. Any permitted, aGGessery secondarv, or conditional uses in the Historic
Grapevine Township District.
D. EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT: The following activities and uses shall not require
compliance with this section unless otherwise required by this Ordinance.
2. Construction of any permitted aGGesser secondary use to a single family
dwelling on an existing or planned single family lot, except for single family
dwellings in the Grapevine Township District.
Section 49, Special Use Permits
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B. AUTHORIZED SPECIAL USES:
1. Communication Uses:
c. Antenna support structures utilized for the purpose of transmission,
retransmission, and/or reception of electromagnetic, radio, television, or
microwave signal such as a tower, mast, monopole, tripod, box frame, or
other structures in any residential, commercial or industrial district. One
aGGessery iva, v equipment building is allowed per antenna support
structure.
d. Microwave reflectors/antennas and receivers and antenna support
structures in any district. One aGGessery secondai equipment building is
allowed per antenna support structure.
e. A commercial antenna may be attached to an existing utility structure,
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. One aGGeassFy
secondary equipment building is allowed per utility structure. Setbacks from
residentially zoned property do not apply to antennas attached to utility
structures exceeding 75 feet in height.
Section 56, Off -Street Parking Requirements
5. PERSONAL SERVICE, RETAIL USES:
USE
Automotive retail sales and
service (except automotive
parts or aGGessery related
sales)
C. GENERAL STANDARDS.
9. METAL SIGNS.
NUMBER OF PARKING
SPACES
1
REQUIRED FOR EACH
2,000 sq. ft. of site area
Section 60, Sign Standards
a. Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring
internal wiring or electrically wired aecessery seconds, fixtures attached to
a metal sign shall maintain a free clearance to grade of at least nine (9) feet.
°r^rccGesse-ry Secondary lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign
shall maintain a clearance of at least nine (9) feet to ground.
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E. EXEMPTION.
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
aGGesse-ry secondary to a single-family or two-family dwelling.
(b) Nameplate signs not exceeding fifteen (15) square feet in gross surface
area aGGessery secondary to a multiple -family dwelling.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-094
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS, SAME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS APPENDIX "D" OF
THE CITY CODE OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING
SECTION 12, DEFINITIONS; SECTION 13, "R-20", SINGLE-
FAMILY DISTRICT; SECTION 14, "R-12.5", SINGLE-FAMILY
DISTRICT; SECTION 15, "R-7.5", SINGLE-FAMILY
DISTRICT; SECTION 16, "R-5.0", ZERO -LOT -LINE
DISTRICT REGULATIONS; SECTION 17, "R-3.5", TWO-
FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS; SECTION 18, "R-3.75",
THREE AND FOUR -FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS;
SECTION 19, "R-MH", MANUFACTURED HOME DISTRICT
REGULATIONS; SECTION 20, "R-TH", TOWNHOUSE
DISTRICT REGULATIONS; SECTION 22, "R-MF",
MULTIFAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS; SECTION 22A,
"R-MODH", MODULAR HOME DISTRICT REGULATIONS;
SECTION 23, "LB", LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT,
SECTION 23A, "GV", GRAPEVINE VINTAGE DISTRICT
REGULATIONS; SECTION 24, "CN", NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; SECTION 25, "CC",
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS;
SECTION 26, "HC", HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT,
SECTION 27, "PO", PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT
REGULATIONS; SECTION 28, "CBD", CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT; SECTION 28A, "HG7, HISTORIC
GRAPEVINE TOWNSHIP DISTRICT; SECTION 29, "HCO",
HOTEL AND CORPORATE OFFICE DISTRICT; SECTION
30, "RA", RECREATION/AMUSEMENT DISTRICT;
SECTION 31, "LI", LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT;
SECTION 32, "BP", BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT; SECTION
34, "PRD-6", PLANNED RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY
DISTRICT; SECTION 35, "PRD-12", PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY DISTRICT; SECTION 36,
"PCD", PLANNED COMMERCE DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT; SECTION 37, "PID", PLANNED INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, SECTION 38, "GU",
GOVERNMENTAL USE DISTRICT; SECTION 39, HISTORIC
LANDMARK; SECTION 41, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY; SECTION 42, SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT
REGULATIONS; SECTION 43, NONCONFORMING USES
AND STRUCTURES; SECTION 47, SITE PLAN REVIEW;
SECTION 49, SPECIAL USE PERMITS; SECTION 56, OFF-
STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS; AND SECTION 60,
SIGN STANDARDS TO CREATE NEW AND AMEND
DEFINITIONS, AMEND USE AND USE -SPECIFIC
STANDARDS, CREATE USE -SPECIFIC STANDARDS, AND
VARIOUS OTHER AMENDMENTS RELATIVE TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, (AM23-01); REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Section 12, Definitions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Grapevine regulates the Definitions and uses; Section 13, Single -Family District regulates
Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "R-20" District; Section
14, Single -Family District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback
standards within the "R-12.5" District; Section 15, Single -Family District regulates Land
Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "R-7.5" District; Section 16,
Zero -Lot -Line District Regulations regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback
standards within the "R-5.0" District; Section 17, "R-3.5", Two -Family District regulates
Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "R-3.5" District; Section
18, Three and Four -Family District Regulations regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional,
and Setback standards within the "R-3.75" District; Section 19, Manufactured Home
District Regulations regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards
within the "R-MH" District; Section 20, Townhouse District Regulations regulates Land
Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "R-TH" District; Section 22,
Multifamily District Regulations regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback
standards within the "R-MF" District; Section 22A, Modular Home District Regulations
regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "R-MODH"
District; Section 23, Limited Business District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional,
and Setback standards within the "LB" District; Section 23A, Grapevine Vintage District
Regulations regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the
"GV" District; Section 24, Neighborhood Commercial District regulates Land Uses, Bulk,
Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "CN" District; Section 25, Community
Commercial District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards
within the "CC" District; Section 26, Highway Commercial District regulates Land Uses,
Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "HC" District; Section 27,
Professional Office District Regulations regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and
Setback standards within the "PO" District; Section 28, Central Business District regulates
Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "CBD" District; Section
28A, Historic Grapevine Township District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and
Setback standards within the "HG7 District; Section 29, Hotel and Corporate Office
District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "HCO"
District; Section 30, Recreation/Amusement District regulates Land Uses, Bulk,
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Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "RA" District; Section 31, Light -Industrial
District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "LI"
District; Section 32, Business Park District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and
Setback standards within "BP" District; Section 34, Planned Residential Low Density
District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "PRD-
6" District; Section 35, Planned Residential Medium Density District regulates Land Uses,
Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "PRD-12" District; Section 36,
Planned Commerce Development District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and
Setback standards within the "PCD" District; Section 37, Planned Industrial Development
District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional, and Setback standards within the "PID"
District; Section 38, Governmental Use District regulates Land Uses, Bulk, Dimensional,
and Setback standards within the "GU" District; Section 39, Historic Landmark establishes
the zoning subdistricts for preservation purposes to include buildings, land, areas, or
districts of historical, architectural, archaeological or cultural importance or value that
merit protection, enhancement, and preservation in the interest of the culture, prosperity,
education, and welfare of the people; Section 41, Planned Development Overlay
regulates Planned Development Overlays; Section 42, Supplementary District
Regulations regulates various use -specific standards throughout the ordinance; Section
43, Nonconforming Uses and Structures regulates the types of nonconforming uses and
structures and the processes which they may be enlarged, changed, altered or repaired;
Section 47, Site Plan Review regulates the review and approval of site plans; Section 49;
Special Use Permits regulates those uses that require approval of a special use permit
and allow for the imposition of conditions to avoid, minimize or mitigate potentially adverse
effects upon the community or other properties in the vicinity of the proposed use or
structure; Section 56, Off -Street Parking Requirements regulates parking standards; and
Section 60, Sign Standards regulates sign type, location, and size requirements.
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend various sections of the Zoning
Ordinance relative to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine deems the passage of this
ordinance as necessary to protect the public, health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by law to adopt the provisions contained
herein, and has complied with all the prerequisites necessary for the passage of this
Ordinance, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct and
are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
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Section 2. That Section 12 of the Zoning Ordinance — "Definitions", is hereby
amended by deleting assigned numbers and letters to each definition and ordering all
definitions in alphabetically.
Section 3. That Section 12 of the Zoning Ordinance — "Definitions", is amended by
deleting the use and definition of, "Guest House," and renaming and amending the use
and definition of "Servants' Quarters" to "Accessory Dwelling Unit", is hereby amended
as follows:
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT shall mean a secondary dwelling located on a lot with a
primary detached residential structure and used as living quarters but not for rent or lease
separate and apart from the primary detached residential structure.
Section 4. That Section 12 of the Zoning Ordinance — "Definitions", is amended by
renaming and amending the use and definition of "Accessory Building or Accessory
Structure" to "Secondary Building or Secondary Structure", is hereby amended as follows:
SECONDARY BUILDING OR SECONDARY STRUCTURE shall mean a subordinate
building or structure, attached to or detached from the main building, and customarily
incidental to the principal building.
Section 5. That Section 12 of the Zoning Ordinance — "Definitions", is hereby
amended as follows:
BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITY shall mean an secondary use to a single-family
dwelling in which no more than 12 rooms in the principal residential structure are set aside
for guest clients; breakfast is available on -site to only such guest clients at no extra cost;
length of stay of guest clients ranges from one to 30 days; and the owner/operator of the
principal structure resides onsite. Bed and breakfast homestay does not include uses
such as motels, hotels, community residential homes, boarding or lodging houses,
multifamily residential dwellings, guest cottages or single-family dwelling transient rental.
BREEZEWAY shall mean a covered one story in height connecting a main structure and
a secondary building.
CHURCH shall mean any building, place, or structure(s) owned and/or used by religious
organizations or congregations and providing religious worship, religious training, or
education of its members. This definition includes secondary uses such as rectories,
convents, monasteries or other congregate residences for the housing of religious
organization personnel, meeting halls, offices for administration of the institution, day care
facilities, education or schools, recreation associated with schools or day care facilities
which are associated or affiliated with a church.
CUSTOMARY HOME OCCUPATION shall mean an occupation customarily carried on in
the home by a member of the occupant's family provided that:
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(f) A home occupation must be carried on wholly within the principal dwelling, and
not in a secondary building.
DEPTH OF REAR YARD shall be defined as the minimum distance between the rear line
of a building other than a secondary building and the rear lot line.
FLOOR AREA: The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of the building
measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the center line of walls
separating two (2) buildings, computed as follows:
(a) FOR DETERMINING FLOOR AREA RATIO: The sum of the following areas:
(1) the basement floor area when more than one-half (1 /2) of the basement height
is above the finished lot grade level where curb level has not been established; (2)
elevator shafts and stairwells at each floor; (3) floor space used for mechanical
equipment (except equipment, open or enclosed, located on the roof); (4)
penthouses; (5) attic space having headroom of seven (7) feet, ten (10) inches or
more; (6) interior balconies and mezzanines; (7) enclosed porches; (8) floor area
devoted to secondary uses; and (9) space devoted to off-street parking, aisles and
ramps when it is located in a parking structure. Space devoted to off-street loading
shall not be included in the floor area. The floor area of structures devoted to bulk
storage of materials including, but not limited to, grain elevators and petroleum
storage tanks shall be computed by counting each ten (10) feet of height, or
fraction thereof, as being equal to one (1) floor.
(b) FOR DETERMINING OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
REQUIREMENTS: The sum of the following areas (1) floor space devoted to the
principal use of the premises, including secondary storage areas located within
selling or working space such as counters, racks, or closets; (2) any basement
floor area devoted to retailing activities; and (3) floor area devoted to the production
or processing of goods or to business or professional offices. For this purpose,
floor area shall not include space devoted primarily to storage purposes (except
as otherwise noted herein), off-street parking or loading facilities, including aisles,
ramps and maneuvering space, or basement floor area other than area devoted to
retailing activities, the production or processing of goods, or business or
professional offices.
FLOOR AREA RATIO (F.A.R.): The floor area ratio of the building or other structure on
any lot is determined by dividing the floor area of such building or structure by the area of
the lot on which the building or structure is located. When more than one building or
structure is located on a lot, then the floor area ratio is determined by dividing the total
floor area of all buildings or structures by the area of the lot, or in the case of planned
developments, by the net site area. The floor area ratio requirements, as set forth under
each zoning district, shall determine the maximum floor area allowable for a building or
other structure (including both principal and secondary buildings) in direct ratio to the
gross area of the lot.
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GARAGE, FRONT ENTRY, shall mean a structure or portion thereof for the secondary
use of storing or parking of private motor vehicles owned by the occupant of the premises,
located in front of or beside the living area, the access thereto is from the front property
line.
GARAGE, REAR ENTRY, shall mean a structure or portion thereof for the secondary use
of storing or parking of private motor vehicles owned by the occupant of the premises,
with access or door facing the side or rear property line, said structure shall be located
partially or totally behind any portion of the living area.
LOT shall mean a tract of land occupied or to be occupied by a building and its secondary
buildings, and including such open spaces as are required under this ordinance, and
having its principal frontage upon a public street or officially approved place.
TOWING SERVICE shall mean a secondary use which provides the service of towing,
moving or removing wrecked or disabled vehicles for the sole purpose of repairing such
wrecked or disabled vehicle in conjunction with a permitted or conditional use.
WINERY, shall mean the manufacturing, bottling, labeling and packaging of wine
containing not more than twenty-four (24) percent alcohol by volume from grapes, fruits
and berries grown on -premise or imported, and to include the manufacturing and
importation of grape brandy for fortifying purposes only. Wine sales may be to holders of
wholesaler's permits, winery permits, wine bottlers permits. Retail sales to ultimate
consumers in unbroken packages for off -premise consumption may not exceed an
amount of 25,000 gallons annually. A winery may include the following secondary uses;
a tasting room to dispense wine for on -premise consumption; meeting/banquet facilities;
restaurants and retail sales area of wine for off -premise consumption.
Section 6. That Subsections (B), (F)(4), (G)(6), (1)(2), and (J) of Section 13 of the
Zoning Ordinance — "R-20", Single -Family District, is hereby amended as follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to a single-family detached
dwelling provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the
principal single-family dwelling, except for customary home occupation.
1. Off-street parking and private garages in connection with any use permitted in
this district.
2. Accessory Dwelling Unit. Refer to Section 42.C.6. for supplementary district
standards related to accessory dwelling units.
3. Cabana, pavilion, or roofed area.
4. Private swimming pools and tennis courts.
5. Secondary buildings (storage buildings, hobby shops, barns).
6. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
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7. Customary home occupation.
8. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XII
of the Grapevine Code of Ordinance.
9. Sale of merchandise or goods, including but not limited to garage sales and
yard sales, shall be limited to a maximum of once per quarter, for a period not
to exceed three (3) continuous days. For the purpose of this paragraph, the
month of January shall constitute the first month of the first quarter.
With the exception of Items 2 and 9, when any of the foregoing permitted secondary uses
are detached from the principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located not less
than forty-five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of Section
42.C.,D.,E.,F. and G.
Secondary buildings more than sixteen (16) feet in height shall be set back from the rear
property line six (6) feet plus two (2) additional feet for each additional foot of height over
sixteen (16) feet. The height of the structures shall be measured from the top of the slab
or from its bottom floor.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. Maximum building coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and
secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the total
lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. Distance between buildings: The minimum distance between principal or
secondary buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than thirty (30) feet.
I. HEIGHT:
2. Height of secondary structure, one and one-half (1-1/2) stories not to exceed
twenty (20) feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an secondary use to any
principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required front yard.
Off -Street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 56 and
58 of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
Section 7. That Subsections (B), (F)(4), (G)(6), (1)(2), and (J) of Section 14 of the
Zoning Ordinance — "R-12.5", Single -Family District, is hereby amended as follows:
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B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to a single-family detached
dwelling provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the
principal single-family dwellings, except for customary home occupation."
4. Secondary Buildings.
With the exception of Item 8, when any of the foregoing permitted secondary uses are
detached from the principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located not less than
forty-five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of Section
42.C.,D.,E.,F., and G.
Secondary buildings more than sixteen (16) feet in height shall be set back from the rear
property line six (6) feet plus two (2) additional feet for each additional foot of height over
sixteen (16) feet. The height of the structures shall be measured from the top of the slab
of from its bottom floor.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. Maximum Building Coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and
secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the total
lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between principal
or secondary buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than sixteen (16) feet.
I. HEIGHT:
2. Height of secondary structure, one and one-half (1-1/2) stories not to exceed
twenty (20) feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as a secondary use to any
principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required front yard.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Sections 56 and
58 of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
Section 8. That Subsections (13)(4), (F)(4), (G)(6), (1)(2), and (J) of Section 15 of
the Zoning Ordinance — "R-7.5", Single -Family District, is hereby amended as follows:
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B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to a single-family detached
dwelling provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the
principal single-family dwellings, except for customary home occupation:
4. Secondary buildings.
With the exception of Item 8, When any of the foregoing permitted secondary uses are
detached from the principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located not less than
forty-five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of Section
42.C.,D.,E.,F., and G.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. Maximum Building Coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and
secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the total
lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. Distance Between Buildings: The minimum distance between principal or
secondary buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than twelve (12) feet.
I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
2. Height of secondary structure, one (1) story not to exceed sixteen (16) feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as a secondary use to any
principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required front yard.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Sections 56 and
58 of this Ordinance and other applicable ordinances of the City.
Section 9. That Subsections (B), (F)(4), (G)(6), (1)(2), and (J) of Section 16 of the
Zoning Ordinance — "R-5.0", Zero -Lot -Line District Regulations, is hereby amended as
follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to an R-5.0 zero -lot -line district
provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the principal single-
family dwellings, except for customary home occupation:
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With the exception of Item 9, when any of the foregoing permitted secondary uses are
detached from the principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located not less than
forty-five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of Section
42.C.,D.,E.,F., and G.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. Maximum Building Coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and
secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the total
lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. Distance Between Buildings: The minimum distance between principal or
secondary buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than twelve (12) feet.
I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
2. Height of secondary structure, one (1) story not to exceed sixteen (16) feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as a secondary use to any
principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required front yard.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Sections 56 and
58 of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City."
Section 10. That Subsections (B), (F)(4) (5), (G)(6), (1)(2), and (J) of Section 17 of
the Zoning Ordinance — "R-3.5", Two -Family District Regulations, is hereby amended as
follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to dwelling units provided that
none shall be a source of income to the owner or users of the principal use. All secondary
uses shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-way and shall not
be located between the building line and the front property line.
With the exception of Item 6, when any of the foregoing permitted secondary uses are
detached from a principal dwelling, said uses shall be located not less than forty-five (45)
feet from the front lot line nor less than twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-way, and
at least six (6) feet from the rear and side lot lines.
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Secondary buildings more than sixteen (16) feet in height shall be set back from the rear
property line six (6) feet plus two (2) additional feet for each additional foot of height over
sixteen (16) feet. The height of the structures shall be measured from the top of the slab
or from its bottom floor.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE - The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed forty (40%) percent of the
total lot area.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS AREA - The combined area occupied by all main and
secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed sixty (60%) percent of the total
lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. Distance between buildings: The minimum distance between detached principal
or secondary buildings shall be not less than sixteen (16) feet.
I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
2. Height of a secondary structure shall be one (1) story not to exceed fifteen (15)
feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
Provisions of the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as a secondary use to any
principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located in a required front yard.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 56 and
58 of this ordinance and other applicable ordinances of the City.
Section 11. That Subsections (B), (F)(4) and (5), (G), (1)(2), and (J) of Section 18
of the Zoning Ordinance — "R-3.75", Three and Four -Family District Regulations, is hereby
amended as follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as accessory secondary uses to dwelling units
provided that none shall be a source of income to the owners or users of the dwelling. All
secondary uses shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-way and
shall not be located between the building line and the front property line.
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F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following density requirements shall apply:
4. Maximum Building Coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and
secondary building and structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the total
lot area.
5. Maximum Impervious Area: The combined area occupied by all main and
secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total
lot area.
I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
2. The maximum height of a secondary structure shall be one (1) story not to
exceed fifteen (15) feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as a secondary use to any
principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located in a required front yard.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Sections 56 and
58 of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
Section 12. That Subsections (B), (C), and (E)(2) of Section 19 of the Zoning
Ordinance — "R-MH", Manufactured Home District Regulations, is hereby amended as
follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses of a manufactured home
subdivision:
When any of the foregoing permitted secondary uses are detached from the principal
single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located not less than forty-five (45) feet from the
front lot line, twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-way, and six (6) feet from rear and
side lot lines.
C. PARKING REGULATIONS:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be permitted as a secondary use to any
principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required front yard.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance
and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
E. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
The following height regulations shall be observed:
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2. SECONDARY STRUCTURE: 1 story not to exceed 15 feet.
Section 13. That Subsections (B), (F)(4) and (5), (G)(6), (1)(2), and (J) of Section
20 of the Zoning Ordinance — "R-TH", Townhouse District Regulations, is hereby
amended as follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to dwelling units provided that
none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the principal family dwelling:
No secondary uses may be located between the building line and the front property line.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
The following density requirement shall apply:
4. Maximum Building Coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and
secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed fifty-five (55) percent of the
total lot area.
5. Maximum Impervious Area: For lots less than forty (40) feet in width the
combined area occupied by all main and secondary buildings and structures and
all sidewalks, driveways and paved areas shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of
the total lot area. For lots forty (40) feet in width or greater the combined area
occupied by all main and accessory buildings and structures and all sidewalks,
driveways and paved areas shall not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the total
lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
The following minimum standards shall be required:
6. The minimum distance between principal and secondary uses, if detached, shall
be fifteen (15) feet.
I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
The following maximum height regulations shall be observed:
2. The maximum height of a secondary structure shall be one (1) story not exceed
fifteen (15) feet.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING:
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Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as a secondary use to any
principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required front yard or
side yard. Off-street parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with Section 53.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Sections 56 and
58 of this Ordinance and other applicable ordinances of the City.
Section 14. That Subsections (B), (F), and (1) of Section 22 of the Zoning
Ordinance — "R-MF", Multifamily District Regulations, is hereby amended as follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to the multiple -family dwellings
provided that none shall be a source of income to the owners or users of the multiple -
family dwellings. All secondary uses shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from any
street right-of-way and shall not be located between the building line and the front property
line.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed (50) percent of the total
lot area.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS AREA: The combined area occupied by all main and
secondary buildings and structures, and paved parking and driveway areas shall
not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the total lot area.
I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
2. The maximum height of a secondary structures shall be one (1) story not to
exceed fifteen (15) feet."
Section 15. That Subsection (3), "District Specific Design Issues and Standards"
of Exhibit "A", "Design Standards Manual for Multifamily and Vertical Mixed -Use
Development" of Section 22 of the Zoning Ordinance — "R-MF", Multifamily District
Regulations, is hereby amended as follows:
3. District Specific Design Issues and Standards
District Specific Standards Applied to the various Character Districts as indicated
in the "District Standard Application Matrix".
District Specific Standards 1: Architectural accommodation of grade change.
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Multifamily development in districts specified above must accomplish retention of grade
necessary to support the building plate within the architectural skin or extensions thereof
except where such retention is necessary to support parking, service area, and/or amenity
features. Extensions of the architectural skin include terraces, patios, decks, and/or
secondary buildings that are adjoined to the primary structure they serve."
Section 16. That Subsections (B), (C), and (E)(2) of Section 22A of the Zoning
Ordinance — "R-MODH", Modular Home District Regulations, is hereby amended as
follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to a single-family
detached modular home provided that none shall be a source of income to the
owner or user of the principal use:
With the exception of Item 6, when any of the foregoing permitted secondary uses are
detached from the principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located not less than
forty-five (45) feet from the front lot line, twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-way, and
six (6) feet from rear and side lot lines.
C. PARKING REGULATIONS:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be permitted as a secondary use to
any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required
front yard. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions
of this ordinance and other applicable ordinances of
E. HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS:
2. Height of secondary structure 1 story not to exceed 16 feet,
except a storage building which
shall not exceed ten (10) feet in
height."
Section 17. That Subsections (B), (F)(4) and (5), (G)(6), and (1)(2) of Section 23 of
the Zoning Ordinance — "LB", Limited Business District, is hereby amended as follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses in a LB Limited Business District
provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the principal
structure.
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F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
The following bulk and intensity of use requirements shall apply.
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary structures shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total lot area.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved areas shall
not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between detached
principal or secondary buildings on the same lot shall be not less than twenty (20)
feet.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding fifteen
(15) feet."
Section 18. That Subsections (B) (5), (6), and (9), (C) (3) and (4), (F) (5), and (1)(2)
of Section 23A of the Zoning Ordinance — "GV", Grapevine Vintage District Regulations,
is hereby amended as follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to those uses listed in Section
C. Conditional Uses:
5. Other structures or uses which are customarily secondary and clearly incidental
and subordinate to the permitted use and/or structure.
8. Studios for the creations of crafts, and heritage arts which are handmade or
handcrafted that do not exceed 20% of the total floor area of a permitted use listed
in Section B. SECONDARY Uses, paragraph 6 above.
9. Planned specialty shopping center defined as a combination of all the uses
permitted in Section B. SECONDARY Uses, paragraphs 6-12. A single building
shall not exceed 25,000 square feet as a permitted use. All individual users shall
have the same floor area limitations as noted in Section B. SECONDARY Uses.
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C. CONDITIONAL USES:
3. Restaurants and restaurants with outside dining, including alcoholic beverage
sales provided a special permit is issued in accordance with Section 42.13. of the
Ordinance. Drive-in and drive -through restaurants shall not be allowed.
Restaurants adjacent or contiguous to any existing residential uses (excluding
multi -family uses) shall only be allowed as a secondary use to the other conditional
uses listed in this section.
4. Inn (only as a secondary use in conjunction with a winery or wine tasting room).
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary structures, parking storage, loading and other paved areas shall
not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the total lot area.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding twenty-
five (25) feet."
Section 19. That Subsections (B), (C)(2), (F)(5), (G)(6), and (1)(2) of Section 24 of
the Zoning Ordinance — "CN", Neighborhood Commercial District, is hereby amended as
follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses provided that such use shall be
located not less than twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-way.
C. CONDITIONAL USES:
2. Tire, battery, and secondary stores located within a planned shopping center.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved areas shall
not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between detached
principal or secondary buildings on the same lot shall be not less than twenty (20)
feet.
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I. HEIGHT:
2. No secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding fifteen
(15) feet."
Section 20. That Subsections (B), (C)(1), (F)(3) and (4), (G)(6), (1)(2), and (N)(4)
of Section 25 of the Zoning Ordinance — "CC", Community Commercial District
Regulations, is hereby amended as follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses:
C. CONDITIONAL USES:
The following uses may be permitted, provided they meet the provisions of, and a
Conditional Use Permit is issued pursuant to, Section 48 of the Ordinance.
Public storage garages, including mini -storage warehouses for storage
purposes only. Caretaker or watchmen residential facilities having
accommodations for and occupied by only one family may be permitted as a
secondary use to public storage garages or mini -storage warehouses. No more
than three (3) persons unrelated by blood or marriage may occupy the
caretaker or watchmen residential facilities.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
3. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary structures shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total lot area.
4. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary structures, parking, storage, loading, and other paved areas shall
not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between detached
principal or secondary buildings on the same lot shall be not less than forty (40)
feet.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding fifteen
(15) feet.
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N. PLANNED COMMERCIAL CENTER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Each lot or parcel of
land created within a Planned Commercial Center shall comply with the following
requirements:
4. BUILDING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS OF PLANNED COMMERCIAL
CENTERS: The minimum distance between principal or secondary buildings on
the same lot required by Section 25.G.6 may be modified if deemed necessary by
City Council to accommodate for secondary structures."
Section 21. That Subsections (B)(1) and (6), (F)(4), (G)(6), and (1)(2) of Section 26
of the Zoning Ordinance — "HC", Highway Commercial District, is hereby amended as
follows:
B. SECONDARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to a
principal use provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the
principal use:
1. Secondary uses permitted in the CN and CC Commercial Districts.
6. Other structures or uses which are customarily secondary and clearly incidental
and subordinate to the permitted use and/or structure.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved areas shall
not exceed eighty-five (85) percent of the total lot area. Provided, however there
shall be no maximum impervious area requirement for lots fronting on the south
side of Northwest Highway, between Jenkins Street and Dooley Street.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between detached
principal or secondary buildings on the same lot shall be not less than ten (10) feet.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding fifteen
(15) feet."
Section 22. That Subsections (B), (F)(4) and (5), (G)(6), (1)(2), and (N)(4) of Section
27 of the Zoning Ordinance — "PO", Professional Office District Regulations, is hereby
amended as follows:
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B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses, provided that such use shall be
located not less than twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-way:
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary structures shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total lot area.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved areas shall
not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between detached
principal or secondary buildings on the same lot shall be not less than twenty (20)
feet.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding fifteen
(15) feet.
N. PLANNED PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CENTER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Each lot
or parcel of land created within a Planned Commercial Center shall comply with the
following requirements
4. BUILDING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS OF PLANNED PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE CENTERS: The minimum distance between principal or secondary
buildings on the same lot required by Section 25.G.6 may be modified if deemed
necessary by City Council to accommodate for secondary structures."
Section 23. That Subsections (B), (F)(4), and (1)(b) of Section 28 of the Zoning
Ordinance — "CBD", Central Business District Regulations, is hereby amended as follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to a principal use provided that
none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the principal use:
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F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE - The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary buildings and structures may cover one hundred (100) percent of
the total lot area.
I. HEIGHT:
b. No secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding thirty
(30) feet."
Section 24. That Subsections (B), (E)(3), and (1)(2) of Section 28A of the Zoning
Ordinance — "HG7, Historic Grapevine Township District, is hereby amended as follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses in a HGT Historic Grapevine
Township District provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of
the principal structure.
E. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: No application for a building permit for construction or
alteration of a principal or secondary building or exterior alteration to a principal or
secondary building shall be approved unless:
3. A Site Plan meeting the requirements of Section 47 has been approved. Such
Site Plan shall be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. The
Commission may require additional criteria to ensure the historic integrity of the
area. A floor plan indicating the maximum occupancy shall be required in
conjunction with the site plan. Building permit requests for alteration to a principal
or secondary structure with no addition to the structure, requirements of Section
47.E.1.b.3. (14), (16) - (19) and (21) - (23) shall not be required.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding fifteen
(15) feet.
Section 25. That Subsections (B), (F)(4), (G)(6), (1)(2), (K)(1), and (N)(4) of Section
29 of the Zoning Ordinance — "HCO", Hotel and Corporate Office District, is hereby
amended as follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to a principal use provided that
none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the principal use:
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F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS:
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE - The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary structures shall not exceed forty (40%) percent of the total lot area.
In the event planned development contains structured parking, the maximum
coverage may be increased to fifty (50%) percent of the total lot area provided the
minimum open space requirement is increased to forty (40%) percent.
G. AREA REGULATIONS:
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS - The minimum distance between principal
or secondary buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than twenty (20) feet or
one-half (1/2) the average height of the two (2) adjacent buildings, whichever is
greater.
I. HEIGHT:
2. No secondary structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding twenty
(20) feet except for two story parking garages.
K. OFF-STREET PARKING: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions of Section 56 of this Ordinance. No off-street parking area shall be located
closer than fifty (50) feet to any residential district nor ten (10) feet to any adjacent
property line.
1. For hotels in excess of five hundred (500) rooms with restaurants, clubs and
conference facilities in excess of 100,000 square feet, any required or additional
off-street parking may be provided on another lot or parcel of land. Said off -site
parking must be a secondary use to a permitted principal use within the zoning
district that contains the off -site parking. A site plan and a Conditional Use Permit
meeting all of the requirements of Section 48 shall be required.
N. PLANNED COMMERCIAL CENTER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Each lot or parcel of
land created within a Planned Commercial Center shall comply with the following
requirements:
4. BUILDING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS OF PLANNED COMMERCIAL
CENTERS: The minimum distance between principal or secondary buildings on
the same lot required by Section 29.G.6 may be modified if deemed necessary by
City Council to accommodate for secondary structures."
Section 26. That Subsections (B) and (M) of Section 30 of the Zoning Ordinance
— "RA", Recreation/Amusement District, is hereby amended as follows:
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B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses:
M. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:
The following design requirements shall apply to all the permitted, secondary and
conditional uses:
Section 27. That Subsections (13)(4), (D)(1), and (P)(4) of Section 31 of the Zoning
Ordinance — "LI", Light Industrial District, is hereby amended as follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses. No secondary uses shall be
allowed within the front yard:
4. Other uses, including retail sales and structures which are customarily
secondary, clearly incidental and subordinate to the permitted and conditional
uses; provided, however, that no residential facilities shall be permitted except for
watchmen or caretakers whose employment requires residence on the premises.
D. LIMITATION OF USES:
The following uses shall not be permitted within this District:
1. Dwelling units (including motels and hotels) except as provided under secondary
uses; hospitals or clinics (except clinics in connection with industrial activity);
nursing homes and similar uses; yards or lots for scrap or salvage operations or
for processing, storage, display or sale of any scrap, salvage, or secondhand
building materials and automotive vehicle parts.
P. PLANNED INDUSTRIAL CENTER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Each lot or parcel of
land created within a Planned Industrial Center shall comply with the following
requirements:
4. BUILDING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS OF PLANNED INDUSTRIAL
CENTERS: The minimum distance between principal or secondary buildings on
the same lot required by Section 31.G.6 may be modified if deemed necessary by
City Council to accommodate for secondary structures. The platting of property
lines shall not place any existing building in violation of the building code of the
City of Grapevine. Perpetual building separation easements may be approved by
the Building Official to achieve equivalency to the requirements of the code."
Section 28. That Subsections (13)(6) and (M) of Section 32 of the Zoning Ordinance
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— "BP", Business Park District, is hereby amended as follows:
B. SECONDARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses:
6. Retail sales, day care centers and personal services which are customarily
secondary and clearly incidental and subordinate to office buildings.
M. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: The following design requirements shall apply to all
permitted, secondary and conditional uses.
Section 29. That Subsections (E)(3), (5), and (7), of Section 34 of the Zoning
Ordinance — "PRD-6", Planned Residential Low Density District, is hereby amended as
follows:
E. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OPTION. Upon approval of a Master Development Plan
in accordance with Section 46 of this Ordinance and in compliance with the following
development standards, the City Council may authorize an applicant to utilize the planned
development option within the PRD-6 District.
3. SECONDARY USES: Any secondary use permitted within the R-7.5 District for
single family dwellings and any secondary use permitted within the RMF-2 District
or duplexes, quadplexes, townhouses or apartments shall be permitted as
secondary uses to single and multiple -family principal uses, respectively, provided
that no such secondary use shall be a source of income to the owner or occupant
of the principal use.
5. OPEN SPACE: Open space, recreation areas and landscaping are deemed to
be an essential component of any approved planned development within the PRD-
6 District and shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:
a. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE AREA: Not less than forty percent (40%) of the
total gross area of the planned development shall be devoted to open
space, including private yards or individual lots. Open space shall not
include areas covered by dwelling units, secondary buildings, parking
areas, driveways, and internal streets, or any part of an individual lot on
which a building, or part thereof, could lawfully be erected.
7. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all main
and secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed forty-five (45) percent of
the total site area.
Section 30. That Subsections (E)(3), (5)(a), and (7) of Section 35 of the Zoning
Ordinance — "PRD-12", Planned Residential Low Density District, is hereby amended as
follows:
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E. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OPTION: Upon approval of a Master Development Plan
in accordance with Section 46 of this Ordinance and in compliance with the following
development standards, the City Council may authorize an applicant to utilize the Planned
Development Option within the PRD-12 District.
3. SECONDARY USES: Any secondary use permitted within the R-3.5, R-3.75, R-TH,
RMF-1, and RMF-2 Districts shall be permitted as secondary uses to a principal use
provided that no such secondary use shall be a source of income to the owner or occupant
of the principal use.
5. OPEN SPACE: Open space, recreation areas and landscaping are deemed to be an
essential component of any approved planned development within the PRD-12 District
and shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:
a. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE AREA: Not less than forty (40) percent of the total
gross area of the planned development shall be devoted to open space including
private yards on individual lots. Open space shall not include areas covered by
dwelling units, secondary buildings, parking areas, driveways, and internal streets,
or any part of an individual lot on which a building, or part thereof, could lawfully
be erected.
7. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE: The combined area occupied by all main and
secondary buildings and structures shall not exceed thirty-five (35) percent of the total
site area."
Section 31. That Subsections (3) and (4) of Section 36 of the Zoning Ordinance —
"PCD", Planned Commerce Development District, is hereby amended as follows:
3. SECONDARY USES: Any secondary use permitted within the HCO, PO, and CC
Districts shall be permitted as secondary uses to a principal use provided that no such
secondary use shall be a source of income to the owner or occupant of the principal use.
4. LOT, AREA AND DENSITY REGULATIONS:
(d) MINIMUM OPEN SPACE LOTS: All lots created within a PCD District shall
maintain a minimum open space area equal to thirty (30) percent of the total lot
area. No building structure, secondary use, parking or loading area or storage
areas shall be included in the calculation of the minimum open space area.
Landscaping of these areas shall be in accordance with Section 53 of this
Ordinance.
(i) PERIMETER BUFFER YARD: Each PCD District shall maintain a buffer yard
around the entire perimeter of the property. The perimeter buffer yard shall be at
least one hundred (100) feet in width as measured from the property line. As an
alternative on any side the one hundred (100) foot wide perimeter buffer yard may
be reduced to sixty (60) feet in width provided a three-foot high berm is within the
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sixty (60) foot wide buffer yard around the entire perimeter of the property and the
berm is landscaped with grass, trees, shrubbery and similar landscaped elements
that are sufficient to protect adjacent views.
No buildings, secondary buildings, parking and loading areas, storage areas or
other principal users shall be permitted within the perimeter buffer yards. However,
perimeter buffer yards may contain parks, waterways, storm water detention and
retention areas, lakes, nature trails, picnic areas and natural areas. Railroad right-
of-way and road rights -of -way for the purpose of ingress and egress to the PCD
District may cross perimeter buffer yards provided such roads and rights of way
minimize the amount of buffer yard devoted to such use. The width of a side or
rear buffer yard may be reduced by the Planning and Zoning Commission under
the following circumstances: the affected buffer yard is adjacent to and abuts a
freeway or limited access highway with a right-of-way of at least two hundred (200)
feet in width; the affected buffer yard is adjacent to and abuts an electric
transmission or other utility right-of-way at least one hundred fifty (150) feet in
width; or, the affected buffer yard is adjacent to and abuts an existing or zoned non
residential area and further provided that the uses in the adjoining areas are of a
compatible nature."
Section 32. That Subsections (E)(3) and (4) of Section 37 of the Zoning Ordinance
— "PID", Planned Industrial Development District, is hereby amended as follows:
E. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OPTION: Upon approval of a Master Development Plan
in accordance with Section 46 of this Ordinance and in compliance with the following
development standards, the City Council may authorize an applicant to utilize the Planned
Development Option within the PID District.
3. SECONDARY USES: Any secondary use permitted within the LI, HCO, PO and CC
Districts shall be permitted as secondary uses to a principal use provided that no such
secondary use shall be a source of income to the owner or occupant of the principal use.
4. LOT, AREA AND DENSITY REGULATIONS:
(e) MINIMUM OPEN SPACE LOTS: All lots created within a PID District shall
maintain a minimum open space area equal to thirty (30) percent of the total lot
area. No building structure, secondary use, parking or loading area or storage
areas shall be included in the calculation of the minimum open space area.
Landscaping of these areas shall be in accordance with Section 53 of this
Ordinance.
0) PERIMETER BUFFER YARDS: Each PID District shall maintain a buffer yard
around the entire perimeter of the property. The perimeter buffer yard shall be at
least one hundred (100) feet in width as measured from the property line. As an
alternative on any side, the one hundred (100) foot wide perimeter buffer yard may
be reduced to sixty (60) feet in width provided a three-foot high berm is within the
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sixty (60) foot wide buffer yard around the entire perimeter of the property and the
berm is landscaped with grass, trees, shrubbery and similar landscaped elements
that are sufficient to protect adjacent views.
No buildings, secondary buildings, parking and loading areas, storage areas of
other principal users shall be permitted within the perimeter buffer yards. However,
perimeter buffer yards may contain parks, waterways, stormwater detention and
retention areas, lakes, nature trails, picnic areas and natural areas. Railroad rights -
of -way and road rights -of -way for the purpose of ingress and egress to the PID
District may cross perimeter buffer yards provided such roads and rights -of -way
minimize the amount of buffer yard devoted to such use. The width of a side or
rear buffer yard may be reduced by the Planning and Zoning Commission under
the following circumstances: the affected buffer yard is adjacent to and abuts a
freeway or limited access highway with a right-of-way of at least two hundred (200)
feet in width; the affected buffer yard is adjacent to and abuts an electric
transmission or other utility right-of-way at least one hundred fifty (150) feet in
width; or, the affected buffer yard is adjacent to and abuts an existing or zoned
industrial area and further provided that the uses in the adjoining industrial areas
are of a compatible nature.
Section 33. That Subsection (B) of Section 38 of the Zoning Ordinance — "GU",
Governmental Use District, is hereby amended as follows:
B. SECONDARY USES:
The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to a principal use provided that
none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the principal use:
1. Uses and structures which are customarily secondary and are clearly incidental
and subordinate to the permitted uses and structures.
Section 34. That Subsection (A) of Section 39 of the Zoning Ordinance — "PD",
Planned Development Overlay, is hereby amended as follows:
A. Establishment of "H" zoning designation as a historic landmark subdistrict. Any zoning
district designation appearing on the Zoning District Map may be followed by the suffix
"H" indicating a Historic Landmark subdistrict. Such subdistrict may include buildings,
land, areas, or districts of historical, architectural, archaeological or cultural importance
or value which merit protection, enhancement, and preservation in the interest of the
culture, prosperity, education, and welfare of the people. The "H" designation shall
apply to those premises, lots or tracts designated through procedures set forth herein.
Additional principal and secondary uses may be permitted in any specific "H" subdistrict
and shall be enumerated in the ordinance establishing such historic landmark
subdistrict, provided such uses are included in the zoning application. Such suffix shall
not affect the legal use of the property and the basic underlying zoning of the property
except as provided in the ordinance establishing the subdistrict.
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Section 35. That the General Guidelines, and Subsections (B) and (D) of Section
41 of the Zoning Ordinance — "PD", Planned Development Overlay, is hereby amended
as follows:
GENERAL GUIDELINES: All uses —permitted, secondary, and conditional relative to a
request for the creation of a "PD" Planned Development Overlay shall be initially
established by the underlying zoning district. In situations where there is a need to deviate
from the established guidelines in the underlying zoning district relative to permitted,
secondary or conditional uses and/or general development criteria i.e. density
requirements, area requirements etc., the applicant shall present to the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Council the special circumstances that inhibit the
development of property strictly utilizing the standards designated in the underlying
zoning district and the criteria that will differ from that established in the underlying zoning
district.
B. SECONDARY USES:
1. All secondary uses established in the underlying zoning district. When varying
from the uses within the underlying zoning district the applicant shall provide an
amended list of secondary uses and the conditions necessary for the change in
standards from the underlying zoning district.
D. LIMITATION OF USES: Uses prohibited shall be those uses specifically prohibited
within the underlying zoning district. The following uses are expressly prohibited within a
"PD" Planned Development Overlay and cannot be established as a permitted,
conditional, or secondary use under any circumstances:
Section 36. That Subsections (C)(1), (2), (3) and (6), (D), and (F)(6) of Section 42
of the Zoning Ordinance — Supplementary District Regulations, is hereby amended as
follows:
C. SECONDARY BUILDINGS:
1. A secondary building not exceeding one story in height may occupy not more
than sixty (60) percent of a minimum required rear yard.
2. A secondary building exceeding one story or more in height may occupy not
more than forty (40) percent of a minimum required rear yard.
3. A secondary building attached to the main building shall be made structurally a
part and have a common wall with the main building and shall comply in all
respects with the requirements of this Ordinance applicable to the main building.
Unless so attached, a secondary building in a residential district shall be located
on the rear one-half of the lot and at least ten (10) feet from any dwelling or building
existing or under construction on the same lot or any adjacent lot. In all residential
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districts, a building or structure attached to the principal building or structure by
only a breezeway having a maximum width of six (6) feet shall be considered as
being a detached secondary building or structure. No building shall be located
nearer than three (3) feet to any side or rear lot line. In the case of a corner lot, no
secondary building shall be located within any side yard required on the street side.
A garage, detached from the main building, may be located no nearer than six (6)
feet to any rear lot line and shall be subject to the same side yard requirements as
the principal structure.
6. Accessory Dwelling Units
a. General
A. Must be located on the same lot as the primary (detached) dwelling unit.
B. One (1) accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot.
C. Modular and/or manufactured housing units fabricated off -site are
prohibited for use as an accessory dwelling unit.
D. Limited to one (1) bedroom.
E. Utility services must be on the same meter as the primary dwelling unit.
F. The accessory dwelling unit cannot be leased, rented, or sublet separate
and apart from the primary dwelling unit.
b. Dimensional Requirements
A. Maximum Building Height — one story, 16 feet.
B. Maximum Building Area — 750 square feet.
C. Minimum Separation from Primary Dwelling Unit — 10 feet.
D. Must be located in the rear yard of the lot, behind the primary dwelling
unit.
E. Setbacks:
1. Internal lots - Setback a minimum of 15 feet from the side
property line and 25 feet from the rear property line.
2. Corner lots — Setback a minimum of 15 feet from the side property
line on the street -facing side and 25 feet from the rear property
line.
3. Reverse Frontage lots — Set back a minimum of 40 feet from the
front property line, 40 feet from the side property line on the street -
facing side, 15 feet from the side property line adjacent to the
interior property line, and 25 feet from the rear property line.
c. Architecture and Design Standards
A. Accessory dwelling units must be:
1. Constructed of the same or similar exterior building materials and
finishes as the primary dwelling unit;
2. Architecturally designed to be compatible with the primary dwelling
unit and feature the same or similar roof pitch; floorplate height;
types and placement of doors windows and other openings; other
exterior finishes; material colors; and
3. Attached to an engineered permanent foundation per the adopted
International Building Code, state law, and set on the ground.
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d. Access and Parking
A. Driveway access and off-street parking must be shared with the primary
dwelling unit and may not be comprised of multiple detached driveways.
B. Provide one (1) parking space behind the front building line of the primary
structure in addition to the minimum parking requirements for single-
family residences in Section 56, Off -Street Parking.
D. CORNER LOTS: On corner lots, the side yard on the street side shall be the same as
required for the front, except on corner lots adjacent to a segment of a side street upon
which no property fronts, said segment being defined as that portion of a street between
one street intersection and the next, the minimum side yard shall be fifteen (15) feet. This
regulation shall not be so interpreted as to reduce the buildable width of a corner lot of
twenty-eight (28) feet, nor to prohibit the erection of a secondary building on such lot
where the regulation cannot be reasonably complied with.
F. REQUIRED YARDS:
6. When the owner of two (2) or more platted lots which side yards abut each other
and front yards front upon the same street wishes to construct a principal use
structure across the interior side yard lot lines, he shall make application with the
Department of Building Inspection for a building permit and in the application he
shall state which lots are involved, provide information which shows any easement,
drainage swell, or other natural or man-made obstruction on or along the side yard
lot line which is to be covered by the structure and no building permit shall be
issued until the impediment has been removed. When the owner has shown no
impediments exist as to construction of a principal use structure or secondary use
structure over an interior side yard lot line, the side yard setback requirements in
all single-family zoning districts shall be waived and a building permit may be
issued for construction of a principal use structure over an interior lot line. In no
event shall the exterior side yard setback requirements be violated and no more
than one principal structure plus those secondary uses set forth in the above
residential zoning districts shall ever be constructed upon two (2) or more lots
which have been combined pursuant to this section. Should any excess portion of
a combined lot be conveyed to another owner, no structure shall be constructed
thereon nor shall it be added to another lot until it has been replatted to combine it
with another lot or lots as permitted by the Section 212, Texas Local Government
Code.
Section 37. That Subsection (H) of Section 43 of the Zoning Ordinance —
Nonconforming Uses and Structures, is hereby amended as follows:
H. SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC AND DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOLS: All
public schools, denominational schools having a curriculum equivalent to public
elementary or secondary schools, and all secondary buildings and structures normally
associated therewith, including stadiums and field houses, which are built and existing on
the effective date of this Ordinance, shall be considered as conforming to the provision of
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this Ordinance. In the event such school building has been constructed with lesser front
yards, or rear yards, or with greater coverage, of floor area ratio than herein specified,
such building may be altered, remodeled, enlarged, or increased in height but no
provisions herein shall be construed as to require greater yards, or lesser coverage, or
floor area ratio than provided by the existing construction and building permits shall be
issued if in compliance with the provisions of the building code.
Section 38. That Subsections (C) and (D) of Section 47 of the Zoning Ordinance —
Site Plan Review, is hereby amended as follows:
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 secondary, or Conditional Use in the following residential districts:
R-3.5, R-3.75, R-TH, R-MF.
2. Any permitted, secondary, or Conditional Use in the following commercial
districts: LB, GV, CN, CC, HC, PO, HCO and RA.
3. Any permitted, secondary, or conditional use in the following industrial districts:
BP and LI.
4. Any development or redevelopment within the Airport Noise Overlay Districts.
5. All permitted, secondary, 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 secondary 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.
7. Any permitted, secondary, or conditional uses in the Historic Grapevine
Township District.
D. EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT: The following activities and uses shall not require
compliance with this section unless otherwise required by this Ordinance.
2. Construction of any permitted secondary use to a single family dwelling on an
existing or planned single family lot, except for single family dwellings in the
Grapevine Township District.
Section 39. That Subsection (B) of Section 49 of the Zoning Ordinance — Special
Use Permits, is hereby amended as follows:
B. AUTHORIZED SPECIAL USES:
1. Communication Uses:
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c. Antenna support structures utilized for the purpose of transmission,
retransmission, and/or reception of electromagnetic, radio, television, or
microwave signal such as a tower, mast, monopole, tripod, box frame, or
other structures in any residential, commercial or industrial district. One
secondary equipment building is allowed per antenna support structure.
d. Microwave reflectors/antennas and receivers and antenna support
structures in any district. One secondary equipment building is allowed per
antenna support structure.
e. A commercial antenna may be attached to an existing utility structure,
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. One secondary
equipment building is allowed per utility structure. Setbacks from
residentially zoned property do not apply to antennas attached to utility
structures exceeding 75 feet in height.
Section 40. That Subsection (5) of Section 56 of the Zoning Ordinance — Off -Street
Parking Requirements, is hereby amended as follows:
5. PERSONAL SERVICE, RETAIL USES:
USE
Automotive retail sales and
service (except automotive
parts or related sales)
NUMBER OF PARKING REQUIRED FOR EACH
SPACES
1 2,000 sq. ft. of site area
Section 41. That Subsections (C)(9) and (E)(2), Section 60 of the Zoning
Ordinance — Sign Standards, is hereby amended by revising shall read as follows:
C.GENERALSTANDARDS.
9. METAL SIGNS.
a. Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring
internal wiring or electrically wired secondary fixtures attached to a metal
sign shall maintain a free clearance to grade of at least nine (9) feet.
Secondary lighting fixtures attached to a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain
a clearance of at least nine (9) feet to ground.
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E. EXEMPTION.
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
secondary to a single-family or two-family dwelling.
(b) Nameplate signs not exceeding fifteen (15) square feet in gross surface
area secondary to a multiple -family dwelling.
Section 42. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not
to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense and a separate offense
shall be deemed committed each day during or on which an offense occurs or continues.
Section 43. All ordinances or any parts thereof in conflict with the terms of this
ordinance shall be and hereby are deemed repealed and of no force or effect.
Section 44. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance
shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 45. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of
Grapevine, Texas are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace
and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates
undesirable conditions for the preservation of the public business, property, health, safety
and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective
from and after the date of its passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 21 st day of November, 2023.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
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