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Section 12, Definitions
Existing definitions with amendments
Height,haildin structure the vertical distance from grade plane to the average height of the highest
roof surface. If a flat surface,to the deck line of mansard roofs and to the mean height level between
eaves and ridge for hip and gable roofs. In measuringthe height of buildings,the following structures
shall be excluded:
Chimneys, cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, radio towers, ornamental cupolas, domes or spires,
and parapet walls not exceeding four feet in height.
Breezewaya covered,one-story in height, open-sided passageway not exceeding six feet in width,
connecting a main structure to a secondary structure building.
Proposed definition
Height,of secondary structure The vertical distance measured from finished grade of the lowest side
where the building is set to the highest roof surface, excluding non-structural elements such as
antennas,chimneys,ventilators,or skylights.
Section 13, R-20,Single-Family District Regulations
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, pergola, 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.
7. Customary home occupation.
8. Communication equipment meetingthe requirements of eChapter 7,aArticle XIII.of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinance.(Updated article number to XIII,capitalization)
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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
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 45 feet
from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of Section 42.C., D., E., F. and G.
AllSsecondary buildings structures shall be setback from side and rear property lines a minimum of
15 feet. more than+6 Secondary structures greater than 10 feet in height shall be set back from the
side and rear property lines six 15 feet plus two one additional feeoot for each additional foot of
height over+6-10 feet.The height of the structures shall be measured frorn thatop of the siab orfrom
its bottorn floor.
I. Maximum Height:The following maximum height regulations shall be observed:
1. Principal structure:two(2)stories,35 feet.
2. Secondary structure: one and one-half16 feet.
Section 14, R-12.5,Single-Family District Regulations
B. Secondary uses:The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses to an 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:
1. Off-street parking and private garages in connection with any use permitted in this district.
2. Cabana, pavilion, pergola, or roofed area.
3. Private swimming pool.
4.Secondary structures buildings.
5. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
6. Customary home occupation.
7. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7,Article XII of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances.(Updated article number to XIII)
8. 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 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 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 45 feet from the front lot
line and shall meet the requirements of Section 42.C., D., E., F., and G.
All Ssecondary buildings structures shall be setback from side and rear property lines a minimum of
eight feet. more than+6 Secondary structures greater than 10 feet in height shall be set back from
the side and rear property lines six eight feet plus two one additional feeoot for each additional foot
of height over+6-10 feet.The height of the structures shall be measured frorn the top of the siab or
I. Maximum Height regulations:The following maximum height regulations shall be observed:
1. Principal structure:two(2)stories, 35 feet.
2. Secondary structure: one and one-half16 feet.
Section 15, R-7.5,Single-Family District Regulations
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:
1. Off-street parking and private garages in connection with any use permitted in this district.
2. Cabana, pavilion, pergola, or roofed area.
3. Private swimming pools.
4.Secondary structures buildings.
5. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
6. Customary home occupation.
7. Communication equipment meetingthe requirements of eChapter 7,oArticle XIII.
(Updated article number to XIII,capitalization)
8. 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,fora period not to exceed three continuous
days. For the purpose of this subsection,the month of January shall constitute the first month
of the first quarter.
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 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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All secondary structures shall be setback from side and rear property lines a minimum of six feet.
Secondary structures greater than 10 feet in height shall be set back from the side and rear property
lines six feet plus one additional foot for each additional foot of height over 10 feet.
I. Maximum Height regulations:The following maximum height regulations shall be observed:
1. Principal structure:two(2)stories, 35 feet.
2. Secondary structure: one-story,, 16 feet.
Section 16, R-5.0,Zero-Lot-Line District Regulations
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:
1. Off-street parking and private garages in connection with any use permitted in this district.
2. Cabana, pavilion, pergola, or roofed area.
3. No dwelling shall be closer than 12 feet between the face of the exterior walls of
neighboring dwelling unit.
4. Private swimming pool.
5. Storage structures buildings 120 square feet or less and having no plumbing.
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 Ordinances.(Updated article number toXIII)
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,fora period not to exceed three continuous
days. Forthe purpose of this paragraph,the month of January shall constitute the first month
of the first quarter.
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 45 feet from the front lot
line and shall meet the requirements of Section 42.C., D., E., F., and G.
All Aeeessery buildings or Secondary structures more than 16 feet in height shall be set back from
the rear property line a minimum of six feet.Secondary structures greater than 10 feet in height shall
be set back from the side and rear property lines six feet plus tvva one additional feeoot for each
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additional foot of height over+&10feet.The height of the accessory buildings or structures shall be
I. Maximum Height regulations:The following maximum height regulations shall be observed:
1. Principal structure:two(2)stories, 35 feet.
2. Secondary structure: y, (16}feet.
Section 17, R-3.5,Two-Family District Regulations
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 20 feet from any street right-of-way and shall not be located
between the building line and the front property line.
1. Off-street parking and private garages in connection with any use permitted in this district.
2. One storage structure buiidin per dwelling unit 120 square feet or less,and having no
plumbing.
3. Private swimming pools and private tennis courts no closer than 75 feet to any adjacent
residential district.
4. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
5. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XII of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances.(Updated article number to XIII)
6. 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 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 item 6,when any of the foregoing permitted secondary uses are detached from
a principal dwelling, said uses shall be located not less than 45 feet from the front lot line nor less
than 20 feet from any street right-of-way, and at least six feet from the rear and side lot lines.
All Ssecondary structures shall be setback from side and rear property lines a minimum of six feet.
more than+6 Secondary structures greater than 10 feet in height shall be set back from the side and
rear property lines six feet plus two one additional feeoot for each additional foot of height over+&10
feet.The height of the structures shall be measured f rorn the top of the siab or f rorn its bottorn floor.
I. Maximum Height regulations:The following maximum height regulations shall be observed.
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1. Principal structure:two(2) stories,35 feet.
2. Secondary structure: one-story, 15 feet.
Section 18, R-3.75 Three-and Four-Family District Regulations.
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 dwelling. All
secondary uses shall be located at least 20 feet from any street right-of-way and shall not be
located between the building line and the front property line.
1. Detached covered common parking, off-street parking and private garages.
2. Private swimming pools and private tennis courts no closer than 75 feet to any adjacent
residential district.
3. Laundry room for tenants' use.
4. Cabana, pavilion, pergola, or roofed area.
5. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
6. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XII of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances.(Updated article number to XIII)
7. 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 continuous
days. For the purpose of this paragraph, the month of January shall constitute the first
month of the first quarter.
All Ssecondary structures shall be setback from side and rear property lines a minimum of six feet.
more than+6 Secondary structures greater than 10 feet in height shall be set back from the side and
rear property lines six feet plus two one additional feeoot for each additional foot of height over+&10
feet.The height of the structures shall be meastired f rorn the top of the siab or f rorn its bottorn floor.
I. Maximum Height regulations:The following maximum height regulations shall be observed:
1. Principal structure: two (2) stories, 25 feet. Whenever a triplex or fourplex structure is
erected contiguous to an existing single-family dwelling,the number of stories and height
of the triplex or fourplex structure shall not exceed the number of stories and height of the
contiguous single-family dwelling. In no instance shall the height of a triplex or fourplex
structure exceed two stories or 25 feet.
2. Secondary structure: one-story, 15 feet.
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Section 19, R-MH Manufactured Home District Regulations.
B. Secondary uses:The following uses shall be permitted as secondary uses of a manufactured
home subdivision:
1. Manufactured home plot rental office.
2. Common swimming pool no nearer than 120 feet to any residentially zoned district.
3. Laundry room for the use of residents.
4. Screened garbage storage on a concrete pad, no nearer than 50 feet to any residentially
zoned district, and not within the front setback.
5.Toilet and shower facilities.
6. Community or recreation structure building.
7. One storage structure buiidrng per lot 120 square feet or less,and having no plumbing.
8. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XIII of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances.(Updated article number to XIII)
When any of the foregoing permitted secondary uses are detached from the principal single-
family dwelling,said uses shall be located not less than 45 feet from the front lot line,20 feet
from any street right-of-way,and six feet from rear and side lot lines.
All Ssecondary structures shall be setback from side and rear property lines a minimum of six feet.
more than+6 Secondary structures greater than 10 feet in height shall be set back from the side and
rear property lines six feet plus two one additional fe-eoot for each additional foot of height over+6-10
feet.The height of the structures shall be measured f rorn the top of the siab or f rorn its bottorn floor.
E. Maximum Height regulations:The following height regulations shall be observed:
1. Principal structure: One-story, 15 feet.
2. Secondary structure:One-story, 15 feet.
R-20, R-TH Townhouse District Regulations
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:
1. Private swimming pools and tennis courts no closerthan 75 feetto any adjacent residential
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2. Cabana, pavilion, pergolas, or roofed area.
3. Meeting, party, and/or social rooms in common areas only.
4.Off-street parking and private garages in connection with any use permitted in this district.
5. One storage structure buiidrng per dwelling unit 12000 square feet or less,and having no
plumbing.
6. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XIII of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinance.(Updated article number toXIII)
7. 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,fora period not to exceed three continuous
days. For the purpose of this paragraph,the month of January shall constitute the first month
of the first quarter.
No secondary uses may be located between the building line and the front property line.
Private garages on lots having a minimum width of less than 40 feet must be entered from the
side or rear. Said lots shall not have driveways on or within the front building setbacks.
All secondary structures shall be setback from side and rear property lines a minimum of six
feet. Secondary structures greater than 10 feet in height shall be set back from the side and
rear property lines six feet plus one additional foot for each additional foot of height over 10
feet.
I. Maximum Height regulations:The following maximum height regulations shall be observed:
1. Principal structure: Two-story, 35 feet. Whenever a townhouse structure is erected
contiguous to an existing single-family dwelling, the number of stories and height of the
townhouse structure shall not exceed the number of stories and height of the contiguous
single-family dwelling. In no instance shall the height of a townhouse structure exceed two
stories or 35 feet.
2. Secondary structure:One-story, 15 feet.
R-22, R-MF Multifamily District Regulations
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 owner or users of the multiple-
family dwellings. All secondary uses shall be located at least 20 feet from any street right-of-
way and shall not be located between the building line and the front property line.
1. Detached covered common parking,off-street parkingand private garages in connection with
any use permitted in this district provided that such parking shall not be located in a required
front yard.
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2. Swimming pools and tennis courts no nearer than 75 feet to any residentially zoned district.
3. Laundry room for use of tenants.
4. Meeting, party and/or social rooms in common areas only.
5. Cabana, pavilion, pergola, or roofed area.
6. Mechanical and maintenance equipment related to a principal use no nearer than 120 feet to
any adjacent residentially zoned district and housing within an enclosed structure building.
7. Screened garbage and/or solid waste storage on a concrete pad, no nearer than 50 feet to an
adjacent R-3.5, R-TH, R-5.0, R-7.5, R-12.5, R-20 zoned district, and not within the front
setback.
8. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XII of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances. (Updated article number to XIII)
All secondary structures shall be setback from side and rear property lines a minimum of six
feet.Secondary structures greaterthan 10 feet in height shall be set backfrom the side and rear
property lines six feet plus one additional foot for each additional foot of height over 10 feet.
I. Height regulations:The following maximum height regulations shall be observed:
1.The maximum height of the principal structure shall be two stories not to exceed 35 feet.
Whenever a multifamily structure is erected contiguous to an existing single-family dwelling,
the number of stories and height of the multifamily structure shall not exceed the number of
stories and height of the contiguous single-family dwelling. In no instance shall the height of
a multifamily structure exceed two stories or 35 feet.
2.The maximum height of secondary structures shall b-e one y not tf�-exceed 15 feet.
3. The maximum height of a storage structure used for maintenance or mechanical
equipment shall be one story not#c)-exceed ten feet.
Section 22A, R-MODH Modular Home District Regulations
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:
1. Private garage.
2. Private swimming pool.
3. Storage structures buildings 120 square feet or less and having no plumbing.
4. Cabana, pavilion, pergola, or roofed area.
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5. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XII_ of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances. (Updated article number to XIII)
6. 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,fora period not to exceed three 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 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
45 feet from the front lot line, 20 feet from any street right-of-way, and six feet from rear and
side lot lines.
All secondary structures shall be setback from side and rear property lines a minimum of six
feet. Secondary structures greater than 10 feet in height shall be set back from the side and
rear property lines six feet plus one additional foot for each additional foot of height over 10
feet.
E. Maximum Height and area regulations:
1. Principal structure: two(2)stories,25 feet.
2. Secondary structure: mastery,16 feet. Except a storage building
which shall not exceed ten feet in heigb&.-
3. Lot coverage by principal structure: 40 percent of total lot area.
Section 41,"PD"Planned Development Overlay
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:
1. Freight forwarding warehouses.
2. Outside storage of material/equipment.
3. Retail establishments for used car sales and service.
4. Commercial parking lots.
5.Automotive repair garages.
6. Salvage/wrecking yards.
7. Retail sales of building material displayed in an unenclosed or incompletely enclosed area
with outside storage.
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8. Those uses specifically designated in paragraph D. Limitation of Uses in Section 31, "LI"
Light Industrial District.
9. Off-premise/billboard signage.
10. Pawn shops.
11.All uses listed in Section 49,Special Uses.
12. Bed and Breakfast.
13. Residential properties consisting of one-lot.
Section 42, Supplementary District Regulations
Subsection C.,Secondary structuresbuildings:
1.—Aseeondary buiiding not exceedingone story in height may occupy not more than 60 percent standards cannot be changed through a planned development overlay for an individual
residential lot. Variations to the standards may only be granted as part of an entire residential
subdivision prior to platting and the initial construction of the properties.
1. In residential zoning districts and on residential properties,the number of secondary structures is
limited,as follows:
a. No more than two (2) per lot or property, however specific zoning districts may limit the
number of secondary structures to one; and
b.— 'and must not exceed the maximurn buiieling area aiiowed for the ProPerty's zoning district,
b. The following size limitations apply cumulatively to the maximum of two secondary
structures on a single lot or property
Lot Size Limitation on Secondary Structure Size
5,000-7,499 sq.ft. 500 sq.ft. maximum and complyingwith all building setbacks
7,500-12,499 sq.ft. 1,000 sq. ft. maximum and complying with all building
setbacks
12,500-19,999 sq.ft. 1,500 sq. ft. maximum and complying with all building
setbacks
20,000 sq.ft.and larger 1,500 sq. ft. maximum and complying with all building
setbacks
For lots 20,000 sq. feet and larger, a conditional use permit is required to exceed the maximum
secondary structure size of 1,500 sq.ft or the maximum structure height of 16 feet.
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A secondary building exceeding one story or more in height may occu py not more than 40 percent of.
the minimurn required rear yard.
2.Secondary structures shall not have finished attics with habitable rooms or plumbing,and ceiling
height shall be less than six feet-eight inches.
3.Additional secondary structure requirements:
i. A secondary buiLdigtstructure attached to the main building shall be made structurally a
part, atnd architecturally cohesive, have a common wall with the main structure building
and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this ordinance applicable to
the main structure. Unless so attached, a secondary building in a residential district shall be
located on the rear one-half of the lot and
H. Secondary structures shall be at least ten feet from any dwelling or structure building
existing or under construction on the same lot or any adjacent lot.
iii. In all residential districts, a building or structure attached to the principal building -Of
structure by only a breezeway which shall be) no wider than th of six feet
and shall be considered as being a detached secondary building structure. NO building
shall be located nearer than three feet to any side or rear lot line.-
iv. For corner lots, no secondary structure building shall be located within any
side yard required on the street side.A garage, detached frorn the main building, may be
located no nearer than six feet to any rear lot line and shall be subject to the same
yard requirements as the principal structure.
v. Any secondary structure with a roof pitch less than 3/12 cannot be taller than 12 feet in
total height.
4. No swimming pool shall be located nearer than six feet to any rear lot line and shall be subject to
the same side yard requirements as the principal structure. Below-ground swimming pools may be
located no nearer than six feet to the side lot line adjacent to the street. On corner lots that require a
side yard to be the same as required for the front yard, pools shall be located no nearer than 15 feet
to the side lot line adjacent to the street. Swimming pools may be located nearer than ten feet from
any dwelling or building existing structure, as long as the excavation of the swimming pool does not
in any way harm or endanger the existing building or dwelling.
5. Play structures, including but not limited to tree houses, play houses, play forts,swing sets,jungle
gyms, etc. where any portion of the structure exceeds eight feet in height above grade may only be
placed behind the main structure, and shall be placed a minimum of six feet from any property line.
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