HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2026-048ORDINANCE NO. 2026-048
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 32. BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT REGULATIONS,
SUBSECTION C. CONDITIONAL USES TO ALLOW
OUTSIDE STORAGE, TO ESTABLISH LIMITATIONS
LISTED IN SUBSECTION D. LIMITATION ON USES, AND
STANDARDS IN SUBSECTION M. DESIGN
REQUIREMENTS., (AM26-02); REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that certain mixes of office, warehouse
manufacturing and light industrial land uses may require limited outside storage of
vehicles, equipment, materials, or operational components that are incidental and
subordinate to the primary use of the property; and
WHEREAS, the current regulations of Section 32. "BP", Business Park District
Regulations do not provide a mechanism to evaluate and permit such outside storage,
potentially limiting the ability of existing and future businesses to operate efficiently while
remaining compatible with surrounding development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that allowing outside storage through the
Conditional Use Permit process will provide an opportunity to evaluate site -specific
conditions, operational characteristics, screening, buffering, and compatibility with
adjacent properties prior to approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that establishing design standards,
screening requirements, location restrictions, and limitations on the extent of outside
storage will promote high -quality development, protect public health, safety, and welfare,
and preserve the aesthetic character and economic vitality of the "BP", Business Park
District;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held public meetings and
reviewed proposed amendments to the City's development regulations for the proposed
changes, considering community input, staff recommendations, and best practices in
managing appropriate commercial development adjacent to residential uses and zoning
districts; and
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 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 32 of the Zoning Ordinance — "Business Park District
Regulations.", is hereby amended, as follows:
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 this
ordinance.
1. Planned business parks in accordance with Section 32.N., planned business
park provisions.
2. Alcoholic beverage sales, provided a special permit is issued in accordance with
Section 42.B. of the ordinance.
3. Gasoline service stations and related convenience store and automated car
washes.
4. Restaurants with outside dining.
5. Hotels and motels. Hotels approved prior to January 18, 2005 shall have the
same status as that authorized pursuant to this ordinance; provided, however,
no such building, structure, or use shall be altered, changed, or expanded unless
a conditional use permit therefore has been granted pursuant to this ordinance.
6. Indoor commercial amusements.
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7. Call centers.
8. Any use allowed within this district with outdoor speakers.
9. Master site development plan.
10. Sale and rental of heavy machinery and equipment.
11. Boutique hotel.
12. Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. (See Section 42.1.).
13. Outside Storage
D. Limitation of uses:
1. Any proposed use located in the "BP", Business Park District shall meet the
requirements of Section 55, Performance Standards.
2. Uses listed in Section 31.D., "LI", Light Industrial District shall not be permitted
within this district.
3. Freight forwarding shall not be permitted within this district.
4. Outside storage shall be limited to heavy machinery and equipment storage or
secondary to another approved primary use. Bulk storage of raw materials,
waste materials, or non -operational inventory shall be prohibited.
M. Design requirements: The following design requirements shall apply to all permitted,
secondary and conditional uses.
1. Outside Storage -
(a) No outside storage, except for refuse and garbage storage, shall be
permitted; except for heavy machinery and equipment storage and secondary
outside storage associated with an approved primary use, subject to and
conditioned upon approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 48.
(b) Outside storage shall not be permitted as a standalone use and shall be
subordinate to a primary permitted or conditional use located within an
enclosed building.
(c) Area Limitation: The total area devoted to outside storage shall be
established by the approved conditional use permit but shall not exceed 30%
of the total lot area unless otherwise approved through the conditional use
permit.
(d) Location: Shall be located behind the front building line of the primary
structure; shall not be located within required front yard setbacks; Shall not
be located adjacent to residential zoning districts unless separated by a
public right-of-way.
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(e) Screening: Shall be fully screened from public rights -of -way and adjacent
properties in accordance with Section 50; Screening shall consist of a
minimum six (6) foot opaque masonry wall or equivalent screening method.
(f) Operational Limitations: No repair, fabrication, or processing activities shall
occur outside.
(g) Refuse and garbage storage areas shall be landscaped and screened in
accordance with Section 50.13.3.
2. Heating, ventilating, air conditioning and electrical equipment, shall be designed,
installed and operated to minimize noise impact on surrounding property. All
such equipment shall be screened from public right-of-way.
3. Lighting facilities, if provided, shall be so arranged as to be reflected away from
residentially zoned or used property. Lighting provided within parking facilities
shall meet the requirements of Section 58.E.
4. Masonry requirement: Due to the development nature of the "BP", Business Park
District, it is recognized that all uses in this district shall have exterior fire-
resistant construction having 100 percent of the total exterior walls, excluding
doors and windows constructed of brick, stone or other masonry, or material of
equal characteristics in accordance with the City Building Code and Fire
Prevention Code which may not allow for some business park type
developments.
5. Additional buffering, screening, fencing, and landscaping: The Planning and
Zoning Commission may recommend and the City Council may require
additional buffering, screening, fencing and landscaping requirements on any
zoning change, conditional use or special use case or concept plan in addition
to or in lieu of buffering, screening, fencing, or landscaping requirements set out
specifically in each use district when the nature and character of surrounding or
adjacent property dictate a need to require such protection for the general health,
welfare and morals of the community in general.
Section 3. The City of Grapevine staff is hereby directed to proceed with the
development and implementation of a notice and enforcement initiative as to these
amendments.
Section 4. 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.
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Section 5. 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 6. 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 7. 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS ON THIS THE 16TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026.
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary �.
APPROVED AS TO FORM-
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