HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2025-054 AM24-05ORDINANCE NO. 2025-054
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
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
RELATIVE TO SECONDARY STRUCTURES, (AM24-05);
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine finds that the construction of
secondary structures on single-family residential lots has increased in recent years,
sometimes resulting in structures that are disproportionate in size, height, and form
relative to the principal dwelling and neighboring properties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to preserve the character and scale of
established single-family neighborhoods and to prevent the overbuilding of residential lots
that can result in negative impacts on adjacent properties, including excessive building
mass, loss of privacy, diminished access to light and air, and a general sense of looming
or crowding; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of providing clear, consistent, and
enforceable development standards for secondary structures to ensure they remain
subordinate and compatible in size, form, and appearance with the principal residence
and the surrounding neighborhood context; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held public meetings and
reviewed proposed amendments to the City's development regulations for secondary
structures, considering community input, staff recommendations, and best practices in
managing residential infill development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance, same being Appendix "D" of the city's Code of Ordinances are necessary to
protect the public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that new secondary structures
are appropriately scaled and designed, avoid adverse visual and physical impacts on
neighboring properties, and maintain the residential character of single-family
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that adoption of these amendments
promotes orderly development, preserves property values, and is consistent with the
goals and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine is a home -rule municipality authorized to adopt
and enforce ordinances necessary to protect heath, life, and property to preserve good
government and the security of its inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has adopted a comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance to regulate the location and use of buildings and land in full accordance with
Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine deems the passage of this
ordinance as necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine is authorized by law to adopt the provisions
contained herein.
WHEREAS, the City desires to implement those rules and regulations that protect
health, life, and property and that preserve good government, order, and security of the
City and its inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, all statutory and constitutional requirements for the passage of this
ordinance have been adhered to, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act and
Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code.
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.
Section 2. That Section 12 of the Zoning Ordinance — "Definitions.", is hereby
amended, as follows:
Breezeway a covered, one-story, open -sided passageway not exceeding six feet in width,
connecting a main structure to a secondary structure.
Height, 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 measuring the height of
buildings, the following structures shall be excluded:
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Chimneys, cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, radio towers, ornamental cupolas, domes
or spires, and parapet walls not exceeding four feet in height.
Section 3. That Section 12 of the Zoning Ordinance — "Definitions.", the following
definition is hereby added, as follows:
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 4. That Section 13 of the Zoning Ordinance — "R-20, Single -Family District
Regulations", 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.
8. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XIII. 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 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.
All secondary structures shall be setback from side and rear property lines a minimum of
15 feet. Secondary structures greater than 10 feet in height shall be set back from the
side and rear property lines 15 feet plus one additional foot for each additional foot of
height over 10 feet.
I. Maximum Height: The following maximum height regulations shall be observed:
1. Principal structure: two (2) stories, 35 feet.
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2. Secondary structure: 16 feet.
Section 5. That Section 14 of the Zoning Ordinance — "R-12.5, Single -Family
District Regulations.", is hereby, amended, as follows:
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.
5. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
6. Customary home occupation.
7. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XIII
of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
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.
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 secondary structures shall be setback from side and rear property lines a minimum of
eight feet. Secondary structures greater than 10 feet in height shall be set back from the
side and rear property lines eight 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.
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2. Secondary structure: 16 feet.
Section 6. That Section 15 of the Zoning Ordinance — "R-7.5, Single -Family District
Regulations.", 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 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.
5. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
6. Customary home occupation.
7. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article 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 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.
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.
Maximum Height regulations: The following maximum height regulations shall be
observed:
1. Principal structure: two (2) stories, 35 feet.
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2. Secondary structure: 16 feet.
Section 7. That 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:
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 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 XIII
of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
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 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 secondary structures shall be set back 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.
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Maximum Height regulations: The following maximum height regulations shall be
observed:
1. Principal structure: two (2) stories, 35 feet.
2. Secondary structure:16 feet.
Section 8. That 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 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 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 XIII
of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
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 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.
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Maximum Height regulations: The following maximum height regulations shall be
observed.
1. Principal structure: two (2) stories, 35 feet.
2. Secondary structure: 15 feet.
Section 9. That Section 18 of the Zoning Ordinance —" Three -and Four -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
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 XIII of
the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
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 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:
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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: 15 feet.
Section 10. That 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:
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.
7. One storage structure 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.
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 regulations: The following height regulations shall be observed:
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1. Principal structure: One-story, 15 feet.
2. Secondary structure: 15 feet.
Section 11. That 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:
1. Private swimming pools and tennis courts no closer than 75 feet to any adjacent
residential district.
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 per dwelling unit 120 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.
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.
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.
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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: 15 feet.
Section 12. That 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 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 parking and private garages in
connection with any use permitted in this district provided that such parking shall
not be located in a required front yard.
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.
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 XIII
of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
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
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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 not exceed 15 feet.
3. The maximum height of a storage structure used for maintenance or mechanical
equipment shall not exceed ten feet.
Section 13. That 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:
1. Private garage.
2. Private swimming pool.
3. Storage structures 120 square feet or less and having no plumbing.
4. Cabana, pavilion, pergola, or roofed area.
5. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XIII
of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
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 the principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located
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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: 16 feet.
3. Lot coverage by principal structure: 40 percent of total lot area.
Section 14. That Section 41 of the Zoning Ordinance — "PD, Planned Development
Overlay.", is hereby, amended, as follows:
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.
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.
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11. All uses listed in Section 49, Special Uses.
12. Bed and Breakfast.
13. Residential properties consisting of one -lot.
Section 15. That Section 42 of the Zoning Ordinance — "Supplementary District
Regulations.", is hereby, amended, as follows:
Subsection C., Secondary structures:
These 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. 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 complying with 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.
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. Secondary structures shall be at least ten feet from any dwelling or structure
existing or under construction on the same lot or any adjacent lot.
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- ii. In all residential districts, a structure attached to the principal structure by only a
breezeway (which shall be) no wider than six feet and shall be considered a
detached secondary structure.
iii. For corner lots, no secondary structure shall be located within any side yard
required on the street side.
iv. 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 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.
Section 16. That Section 43 of the Zoning Ordinance — "Nonconforming Uses and
Structures.", is hereby, amended, as follows:
J. Existing secondary structures:
(a) Applicability.
Any secondary structure lawfully constructed or lawfully permitted and under construction
as of August 19, 2025, in accordance with all applicable ordinances and regulations in
effect at the time of its permitting or construction, shall be deemed a legal, conforming
structure, notwithstanding any provisions of this Section or other amendments to the
zoning ordinance adopted thereafter.
(b) Continuation and Maintenance.
Such existing secondary structures may continue to be used, maintained, repaired, and
restored, provided that no expansion, enlargement, or alteration of the structure shall be
made that increases its nonconformity with the provisions of this Section or any other
applicable ordinance in effect after August 19, 2025.
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Section 17. The City of Grapevine staff is hereby directed to proceed with the
development and implementation of a notice and enforcement initiative as to short-term
rentals.
Section 18. If any section, article, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word
in this ordinance, or application thereto any person or circumstance is held invalid or
unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the City Council hereby declares
it would have passed such remaining portions of the ordinance despite such invalidity,
which remaining portions shall stay in full force and effect.
Section 19. 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 public creates an emergency which requires that this ordinance
become effective from and after the date of its passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
Section 20. 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. Each day on which a
reported violation is committed will be deemed a separate offense.
Section 21. 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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 19th day of August, 2025.
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
"MONZ-101AM
William D. Tate
Mayor
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