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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
ERICA MAROHNIC, DIRECTOR, PLANNING SERVICES
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
SUBJECT: PLANNING SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF CONDITIONAL
USE APPLICATION CU24-29, AND SPECIAL USE APPLICATION
SU24-03, GREAT WOLF LODGE ENTRYWAY
APPLICANT: Molly DePuma, Huitt Zollars
PROPERTY LOCATION AND SIZE:
The subject property is located at 100 Great Wolf
Drive, and is platted as Block 1R, Lot 1R, Great Wolf
Addition of Grapevine. The addition contains a total
of 51.275 acres and has approximately 1,633 feet of
frontage along State Highway 121, 528 feet of
frontage along Texan Trail, and 1,811 feet of frontage
along Coppell Road.
REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE/SPECIAL USE AND COMMENTS:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to amend the previously approved site
plan of CU23-37 (Ord. 2024-009) for a planned commercial center to allow for the
possession, storage, retail sales of on- and off- premise consumption of alcoholic
beverages (beer, wine, and mixed beverages) in conjunction with a hotel, water park,
outdoor speakers, addition of a 321 square foot vestibule to the front entrance, remove and
replace existing trees near the entry monument sign, addition of a statue to the main
entrance, and addition of an outdoor adventure trail. This request is specifically to revise
the main entry to include entry and exit lanes and barrier gates. The applicant is also
requesting a special use permit to allow payment for parking.
Agenda Memo 306435-SU24-03 2
On May 21, 2019, City Council approved CU19-13/SU19-01 to allow for the addition of a
gated entry, security guard building, and to allow for paid parking in the “CC”, Community
Commercial District in conjunction with the existing Great Wolf Lodge. The conditional use
permit and the special use permit expired on May 22, 2020.
With this request, the applicant intends to establish six gated barrier entry and exit lanes.
The westernmost lanes (Great Wolf Drive) will have four gated barrier lanes: two entry
lanes and two exit lanes. The easternmost lanes (Convention Road) will have two gated
barrier lanes: one entry lane and one exit lane. Lodge guests may enter and exit from all
lanes. The Fire Department requires redundant measures for fire lane access on
Convention Road including: Opticom receivers, automatic Knox switches, minimum 12-foot
drivable road width at the gates, and to maintain the 24-foot fire lane width before and after
gates. The applicant proposes pay for parking at the barrier gates. The pay devices and
barrier gates are approximately four feet in height. A 30-minute grace period is available
for drop-off/pick-up, and food delivery, etc. Oversized deliveries and employees will not be
charged and will enter and exit from Convention Road. All gates are monitored all day with
a network of cameras and intercoms.
PRESENT ZONING AND USE:
The property is currently zoned “CC”, Community Commercial District and is developed as
the Great Wolf Lodge Resort.
HISTORY OF TRACT AND SURROUNDING AREA:
The subject site was zoned “I-1”, Light Industrial prior to the 1984 City-wide Rezoning at
which time the subject site was rezoned to “LI”, Light Industrial District. Prior to the 1984
City-wide Rezoning the subject site was developed as a manufacturing/office building for
Harris Graphics.
• On March 7, 1994, the Board of Zoning Adjustment approved BZA94-08 to allow
expansion of the existing building and a variance to the masonry requirements to
accommodate Trencor, Inc.
• On April 18, 1995, City Council approved CU95-11 (Ord. 1995-34) to allow for the
development of a 24,000 square foot concrete storage pad to the east of the existing
building.
• On January 20, 1998, City Council approved CU97-66 (Ord. 1998-04) to allow a
monument sign with changeable copy, concrete storage area, and testing pit.
• On February 21, 2006, City Council approved CU06-01/SU06-01/Z06-01 to allow for
the subject site to be rezoned from “LI”, Light Industrial District to “CC”, Community
Commercial District for the development of a 600-room hotel and water park, Great
Wolf Lodge Resort. Furthermore, the approval allowed for the development of a
planned commercial center, the possession, storage, retail sale and on-premise
Agenda Memo 306435-SU24-03 3
consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and mixed beverages) in
conjunction with a restaurant, and to exceed the maximum height requirement of 50-
feet. In addition, the special use permit was to allow for video games in excess of
eight machines.
• On June 19, 2007, City Council approved CU07-14 (Ord. 2007-34) to allow for the
addition of 200 rooms, a 20,000 square foot meeting space expansion, a 35,000
square foot future expansion to the water park and the future addition of a miniature
golf course in conjunction with the previously approved Great Wolf Lodge Resort.
The water park expansion and minim gold course addition was never constructed.
• On January 15, 2008, City Council approved CU07-43 (Ord. 2008-04) to allow for
the addition of a miniature golf course and a revision to the entry porte-cochere in
conjunction with the previously approved Great Wolf Lodge Resort. The mini golf
course was never constructed.
• On September 16, 2008, City Council approved CU08-20 (Ord. 2008-50) to allow for
the addition of a 289 space parking lot and allow exterior elevation changes to
accommodate and elevator expansion in conjunction with the Great Wolf Lodge
Resort.
• On September 8, 2010, the Site Plan Review Committee approved CU10-21 to
allow for the addition of a 1,650 square foot accessory storage building in
conjunction with the existing Great Wolf Lodge Resort.
• On November 16, 2010, City Council approved CU10-29 (Ord. 2010-66) to allow for
the addition of an outdoor pavilion in conjunction with the Great Wolf Lodge Resort.
• On July 16, 2013, City Council approved CU13-14 (Ord. 2013-32) to allow for the
possession, storage, retail sales and on-premise consumption of alcoholic
beverages (beer, wine, and mixed beverage), outside dining, and outdoor speakers
in conjunction with a restaurant (Hungry as a Wolf located inside the existing Great
Wolf Lodge). Furthermore, the approval allowed for the conversion of an existing
Pizza Hut restaurant inside the existing hotel to another restaurant concept and the
conversion of an outdoor covered patio into a 179 seat dining area with eight
televisions exclusively for hotel patrons.
• On May 20, 2014, City Council approved CU14-18 (Ord. 2014-28) to allow for the
addition of an outdoor ropes course attraction in conjunction with the existing Great
Wolf Lodge Resort.
• On May 21, 2019, City Council approved CU19-13/SU19-01 (Ord. 2019-28) to allow
for the addition of a gated entry, security guard building, and to allow for paid
parking in the “CC”, Community Commercial District in conjunction with the existing
Great Wolf Lodge.
Agenda Memo 306435-SU24-03 4
• On November 15, 2022, City Council approved CU22-52/SU22-04 (Ord. 2022-086/
Ord. 2022-087) to allow for an expansion of a hotel and water park and for outdoor
speakers, and to relocate an existing arcade in excess of eight machines into a
proposed expansion area.
• On January 16, 2024, City Council approved CU22-52 (Ord. 2022-086) to allow for a
321 square foot vestibule to the front entrance, remove and replace existing trees
near the entry monument sign, add a statue to main entrance, and add an outdoor
adventure trail.
SURROUNDING ZONING AND EXISTING LAND USE:
NORTH: “GU”, Governmental Use District and “PCD” Planned Commerce
Development District – Corps of Engineers and undeveloped
property
SOUTH: “CC”, Community Commercial District – Sunbelt, under
construction.
EAST: D/FW International Airport
WEST: “CC”, Community Commercial District – Texaco gas station /Texas
Best Barbeque restaurant and Grapevine Station multi-tenant
building.
AIRPORT IMPACT:
The subject tract is located within "Zone B” Middle Zone of Effect as defined on the “Aircraft
Sound Exposure: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Airport Environs” map. The following types of
uses may generally be considered without any special sound treatment: agricultural uses,
mining, fishing, wholesale commercial and some retail; industrial, manufacturing,
transportation, communication and utilities; and cemeteries. The applicant’s proposal is an
appropriate use in this noise zone.
MASTER PLAN APPLICATION:
Map 2: Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Master Plan designates the subject property
as Commercial (CO) land use. The request is compliant with the Master Plan.
THOROUGHFARE PLAN APPLICATION:
The City of Grapevine Thoroughfare Plan designates Texan Trail and State Highway 26 as
a Type A Major Arterial with a minimum 100-foot right-of-way developed as 6 lanes with a
median.
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CU24-29/ SU24-03; Great Wolf Lodge Entryway
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Date Prepared: 9/3/2024 This data has been compiled by the City of Grapevine IT/GIS department. Various official and unofficial sources were
used to gather this information. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this data, however, no guarantee is
given or implied as to the accuracy of said data.
SUBJECT
PROPERTY
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-080
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ISSUING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CU24-29 TO AMEND THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE
PLAN OF CU23-37 (ORD. 2024-009) FOR A PLANNED
COMMERCIAL CENTER TO ALLOW THE POSSESSION,
STORAGE, RETAIL SALES OF ON- AND OFF- PREMISE
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BEER,
WINE, AND MIXED BEVERAGES) AND OUTDOOR
SPEAKERS, A 321 SQUARE FOOT VESTIBULE TO THE
EXISTING FRONT ENTRANCE, REMOVE AND REPLACE
EXISTING TREES NEAR THE ENTRY MONUMENT SIGN,
ADD A STATUE TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE, AND ADD AN
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TRAIL IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
HOTEL, AND WATER PARK, SPECIFICALLY TO REVISE
THE MAIN ENTRY TO INCLUDE ENTRY AND EXIT LANES
AND BARRIER GATES FOR BLOCK 1R, LOT 1R, GREAT
WOLF ADDITION, (100 GREAT WOLF DRIVE) IN A
DISTRICT ZONED “CC”, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE PLAN
APPROVED PURSUANT TO SECTION 47 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 82-73 AND ALL OTHER CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS
AND SAFEGUARDS IMPOSED HEREIN; CORRECTING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER
PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL
WELFARE DEMAND THE ISSUANCE OF THIS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT
TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, an application was made requesting issuance of a conditional use
permit by making applications for same with the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of Grapevine, Texas, as required by State statutes and the zoning ordinance of the
City of Grapevine, Texas, and all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites
having been complied with, the case having come before the City Council of the City of
Grapevine, Texas, after all legal notices requirements, conditions and prerequisites having
been complied with; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, at a public hearing
called by the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to
whether this requested conditional use permit should be granted or denied: safety of the
Ordinance No. 2024-080 2 CU24-29
motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area immediately surrounding
the site; safety from fire hazards and measures for fire control; protection of adjacent
property from flood or water damages, noise producing elements, and glare of the vehicular
and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established character of the neighborhood;
location, lighting, and types of signs and relation of signs to traffic control and adjacent
property; street size and adequacy of width for traffic reasonably expected to be generated
by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate neighborhood; adequacy of
parking as determined by requirements of this ordinance for off-street parking facilities;
location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street locating spaces, and
protection of public health by surfacing on all parking areas to control dust; effect on the
promotion of health and the general welfare; effect on light and air; the effect on the
overcrowding of the land; the effect on the concentration of population; the effect on the
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, at a public hearing
called by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, did consider the following factors
in making a determination as to whether this requested conditional use permit should be
granted or denied; effect on the congestion of the streets, the fire hazards, panics and other
dangers possibly present in the securing of safety from same, the effect on the promotion
of health and the general welfare, effect on adequate light and air, the effect on the
overcrowding of the land, the effect on the concentration of population, the effect on the
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities; and
WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Section 48 of Ordinance No. 82-73 have been
satisfied by the submission of evidence at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further considered among other things the character of
the existing zoning district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with the view to
conserve the value of buildings and encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout
this City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, does find that there is
a public necessity for the granting of this conditional use permit, that the public demands it,
that the public interest clearly requires the amendment, that the zoning changes do not
unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved property with reference to
the classification which existed at the time their original investment was made; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, does find that the
conditional use permit lessens the congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire,
panic and other dangers, prevents the overcrowding of land, avoids undue concentration of
population, facilitates the adequate provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, schools,
parks and other public requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, has determined that
there is a necessity and need for this conditional use permit and has also found and
determined that there has been a change in the conditions of the property surrounding and
Ordinance No. 2024-080 3 CU24-29
in close proximity to the property requested for a change since this property was originally
classified and, therefore, feels that the issuance of this conditional use permit for the
particular piece of property is needed, is called for, and is in the best interest of the public
at large, the citizens of the City of Grapevine, Texas, and helps promote the general health,
safety and welfare of this community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City does hereby issue a conditional use permit in accordance
with Section 48 of Ordinance No. 82-73, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Grapevine, Texas, same being also known as Appendix “D” of the City Code, by granting
Conditional Use Permit CU24-29 to amend the previously approved plan site plan of CU23-
37 (Ord. 2024-009) for a planned commercial center to allow for the possession, storage,
retail sales of on- and off- premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and
mixed beverages), outdoor speakers, a 321 square foot vestibule to the front entrance,
remove and replace existing trees near the entry monument sign, add statue to the main
entrance, and an outdoor adventure trail, in conjunction with a hotel, water park, specifically
to revise the main entry to include entry and exit lanes and barrier gates, in a district zoned
“CC”, Community Commercial District within the following described property: Block 1R, Lot
1R, Great Wolf Addition, (100 Great Wolf Drive) all in accordance with a site plan approved
pursuant to Section 47 of Ordinance No. 82-73, attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit “A”, and all other conditions, restrictions, and safeguards imposed herein, including
but not limited to the following: None.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to amend the official zoning
map of the City of Grapevine, Texas, to reflect the herein conditional use permit.
Section 3. That in all other respects the use of the tract or tracts of land herein
above described shall be subject to all the applicable regulations contained in said City of
Grapevine zoning ordinance and all other applicable and pertinent ordinances of the City of
Grapevine, Texas.
Section 4. That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have
been made in accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting
health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community. They have been designed
with respect to both present conditions and the conditions reasonably anticipated to exist in
the foreseeable future; to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safely from fire, panic,
flood and other dangers; provide adequate light and air; to prevent overcrowding of land, to
avoid undue concentration of population; facilitate the adequate provisions of
transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other public
requirements, and to make adequate provisions for the normal business, commercial needs
and development of the community. They have been made with reasonable consideration,
among other things, of the character of the district, and its peculiar suitability for the
particular uses and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the
most appropriate use of land throughout the community.
Ordinance No. 2024-080 4 CU24-29
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the
City of Grapevine, Texas, affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said
ordinances except in those instances where provisions of those ordinances which are in
direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 6. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be
severable and that if the validity of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of
land described herein shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity
of the zoning of the balance of the tract or tracts of land described herein.
Section 7. That any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not
to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) and a separate offense shall be deemed
committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
Section 8. That this ordinance shall become effective from and after the date of its
final passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of September, 2024.
APPROVED:
________________________________
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-081
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ISSUING SPECIAL USE PERMIT
SU24-03 TO ALLOW FOR PAID PARKING FOR, BLOCK 1R,
LOT 1R, GREAT WOLF ADDITION OF GRAPEVINE (100
GREAT WOLF DRIVE) IN A DISTRICT ZONED “CC”,
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS ALL
IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE PLAN APPROVED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 47 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73
AND ALL OTHER CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND
SAFEGUARDS IMPOSED HEREIN; CORRECTING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER
PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL
WELFARE DEMAND THE ISSUANCE OF THIS SPECIAL
USE PERMIT; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED
THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00);
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, an application was made requesting issuance of a special use permit by
making applications for same with the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Grapevine, Texas, as required by State statutes and the zoning ordinance of the City of
Grapevine, Texas, and all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been
complied with, the case having come before the City Council of the City of Grapevine,
Texas, after all legal notices requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been
complied with; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, at a public hearing
called by the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to
whether this requested special use permit should be granted or denied: safety of the
motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area immediately surrounding
the site; safety from fire hazards and measures for fire control; protection of adjacent
property from flood or water damages, noise producing elements, and glare of the vehicular
and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established character of the neighborhood;
location, lighting, and types of signs and relation of signs to traffic control and adjacent
property; street size and adequacy of width for traffic reasonably expected to be generated
by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate neighborhood; adequacy of
parking as determined by requirements of this ordinance for off-street parking facilities;
location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street locating spaces, and
protection of public health by surfacing on all parking areas to control dust; effect on the
promotion of health and the general welfare; effect on light and air; the effect on the
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overcrowding of the land; the effect on the concentration of population; the effect on the
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, at a public hearing
called by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, did consider the following factors
in making a determination as to whether this requested special use permit should be
granted or denied; effect on the congestion of the streets, the fire hazards, panics and other
dangers possibly present in the securing of safety from same, the effect on the promotion
of health and the general welfare, effect on adequate light and air, the effect on the
overcrowding of the land, the effect on the concentration of population, the effect on the
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities; and
WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Section 49 of Ordinance No. 82-73 have been
satisfied by the submission of evidence at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further considered among other things the character of
the existing zoning district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with the view to
conserve the value of buildings and encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout
this City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, does find that there is
a public necessity for the granting of this special use permit, that the public demands it, that
the public interest clearly requires the amendment, that the zoning changes do not
unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved property with reference to
the classification which existed at the time their original investment was made; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, does find that the
special use permit lessens the congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire,
panic and other dangers, prevents the overcrowding of land, avoids undue concentration of
population, facilitates the adequate provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, schools,
parks and other public requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, has determined that
there is a necessity and need for this special use permit and has also found and
determined that there has been a change in the conditions of the property surrounding and
in close proximity to the property requested for a change since this property was originally
classified and, therefore, feels that the issuance of this special use permit for the particular
piece of property is needed, is called for, an is in the best interest of the public at large, the
citizens of the City of Grapevine, Texas, and helps promote the general health, safety and
welfare of this community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City does hereby issue a special use permit in accordance
with Section 49 of Ordinance No. 82-73, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City
Ordinance No. 2024-081 3 SU24-03
of Grapevine, Texas, same being also known as Appendix "D" of the City Code, by granting
Special Use Permit No. SU24-03 to allow for paid parking (Great Wolf Lodge) in a district
zoned “CC”, Community Commercial District within the following described property: Block
1R, Lot 1R, Great Wolf Addition of Grapevine (100 Great Wolf Drive) all in accordance with
a site plan approved pursuant to Section 47 of Ordinance No. 82-73, attached hereto and
made a part hereof as Exhibit "A", and all other conditions, restrictions, and safeguards
imposed herein, including but not limited to the following: None.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby directed to amend the official zoning map
of the City of Grapevine, Texas, to reflect the herein special use permit.
Section 3. That in all other respects the use of the tract or tracts of land herein
above described shall be subject to all the applicable regulations contained in said City of
Grapevine zoning ordinance and all other applicable and pertinent ordinances of the City of
Grapevine, Texas.
Section 4. That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have
been made in accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting
health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community. They have been designed
with respect to both present conditions and the conditions reasonably anticipated to exist in
the foreseeable future; to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safely from fire, panic,
flood and other dangers; provide adequate light and air; to prevent overcrowding of land, to
avoid undue concentration of population; facilitate the adequate provisions of
transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other public
requirements, and to make adequate provisions for the normal business, commercial needs
and development of the community. They have been made with reasonable consideration,
among other things, of the character of the district, and its peculiar suitability for the
particular uses and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the
most appropriate use of land throughout the community.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of
Grapevine, Texas, affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said
ordinances except in those instances where provisions of those ordinances which are in
direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 6. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be
severable and that if the validity of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of
land described herein shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity
of the zoning of the balance of the tract or tracts of land described herein.
Section 7. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not to
exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) and a separate offense shall be deemed
committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
Ordinance No. 2024-081 4 SU24-03
Section 8. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of
Grapevine, Texas, are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace
and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates an
emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business, property, health, safety
and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective
from and after the date of its final passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of September, 2024.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney