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CITY OF GRAPEVINE
SPECIAL WORKSHOP OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1995 AT 6:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM - ROOM #204
307 WEST DALLAS ROAD, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
11. CALL TO ORDER
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER A REQUEST
TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE
PLACEMENT OF MOUNTED ANTENNAS ON EXISTING
TRANSMISSION TOWERS AND OTHER PERMITTED
STRUCTURES BY RIGHT AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
B. PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER SECTION 52,
TREE PRESERVATION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
C. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER SECTION 60,
SIGN REGULATIONS AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION
VI. ADJOURNMENT
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY
THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT
THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AT (817) 481-0377 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
IN ADVANCE. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR
NEEDS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et. seq.
ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE PLANNING AND ZONING
WORKSHOP AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 27TH DAY OF
OCTOBER, 1995 AT 5:00 P.M.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
MEMO TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONERS
FROM: H.T. HARDY, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES444�/-
MARCY RATCLIFF, PLANNER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 30, 1995
SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP OF OCTOBER 30,
1995
1. Proposed Antenna Amendments - The Commission at the October 17, 1995
meeting requested Staff to draft language relative to regulating antennas and
other communication uses. Attached are draft amendments to Section 42,
Supplementary District Regulations for communication uses, specifically
defining terms and regulating where antennas are allowed as a matter of right,
where they are allowed with an approved specific use permit and where they
are prohibited. The majority of the language was taken from the Plano
Ordinance. Please read these proposed amendments carefully as they are the
first rough draft. Staff will be prepared to discuss the language and any
necessary changes.
2. Section 52, Tree Preservation - The Commission at the October 17, 1995
meeting requested Staff to place this item on the workshop agenda for
discussion. Attached is a copy of Grapevine's Section 52, Tree Preservation
Regulations and for your review. Staff will be prepared to discuss the current
requirements and discuss any proposed amendments. Also, attached are
copies of Tree Preservation Ordinance from the Cities of Arlington, Bedford,
College Station and Dallas furnished by Kathy Martinez for your review.
3. Section 60, Sign Regulations - The Commission at the October 17, 1995
meeting requested Staff to place this item on the workshop agenda for
discussion. Attached is a copy of the current Section 60, Sign Regulations for
your review. Staff will be prepared to discuss the current requirements and
discuss any proposed amendments.
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SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS DRAFT COPY 10/27/95
1. COMMUNICATION USES:
1. Not withstanding any other provision of this Ordinance the
following communication uses shall be regulated and governed by
the following use regulations and requirements:
DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following
words and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them as
follows:
(a) ANTENNA means the arrangement of wires or metal rods
used in transmission, retransmission and/or reception of
radio, television, electromagnetic, or microwave signals
(includes microwave reflectors/antennas).
bb) ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE means any tower,
mast, pole, tripod, box frame, or other structure utilized for
the purpose of transmission, retransmission, and/or
receution of electromaiinetic. radio. television or microwave
signal.
(c) MICROWAVE REFLECTOR/ANTENNA means an
apparatus constructed of solid, mesh or perforated materials
of any configuration that is used to received and/or transmit
microwave signals from a terrestrial or orbitally located
transmitter or transmitter relay. This definition is meant to
include, but is not limited to, what are commonly referred
to as satellite receive only earth stations (T.V.R.O.S.) or
satellite dishes.
(dd) COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS (AMATEUR means
the transmission, retransmission and/or reception of radio,
television, electromagnetic, or microwave signals for private
or personal use and not for the purpose of operating a
business and/or for financial gain.
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Lel COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS (COMMERCIAL)
means the transmission, retransmission and/or reception of
radio, television, electromagnetic or microwave signals
primarily for the purpose of operating a business and/or for
financial gain.
2. In all residential zoning districts (R-20, R-12.5. R-7.5, R-5.0, R-3.5. R-
3.75, R -MH, R-TH, R -MF -1, R -MF -2. R-MODH) commercial antennas
are prohibited as permitted uses.
3. In all non-residential zoning districts (CN. LB, CC, HC, PO, CBD,
HCO, GV, PCD, GU, LI, PID, RA, BP) commercial antennas are
allowed as follows:
O Commercial antenna support structures are allowed by a Special
Use Permit in accordance with and pursuant to Section 49 of this
Ordinance. In all non-residential zoning districts antenna support
structures must meet the setback requirements from residential
districts.
(b) A commercial antenna may be attached to a utility structure (e.g.
electrical transmission/distribution tower or elevated water storage
tank) exceeding 75 feet in height, provided that the antenna does
not extend more than 10 feet above the height of the utility
structure. Setbacks from residentially zoned property do not
aubly to antennas attached to utility structures exceeding 75 feet
in height.
4. No amateur or commercial antenna, antenna support structure,
microwave reflector/antenna, or associated foundations or support wires
may be located within any non-residential required front, side or rear
yard.
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5. All commercial signs, flags, lights and attachments other than those
required for communications operations, structural stability, or as
required for flight visibility by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shall be
prohibited on any antenna or antenna support structure.
6. In any zoning district roof -mounted antennas may project a maximum
of six feet above the highest point of the roof. An antenna projecting
more than six feet shall be required to meet the particular buffer yard
requirements as listed in each district.
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Section 52. Tree Preservation
A. PURPOSE: The purposes of this section are to establish rules and
regulations governing the protection of trees and vegetation cover within the
City of Grapevine, to encourage the protection of healthy trees and
vegetation and to provide for the replacement and replanting of trees that are
necessarily removed during construction, development or redevelopment.
B. DEFINITIONS: The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:
1. BUILDABLE AREA: That portion of a building site exclusive of the
required yard areas on which a structure or building improvements
may be erected, and including the actual structure, driveway, parking
lot, pool, and other construction as shown on the site plan.
2. DRIP LINE: A vertical line run through the outermost portion of the
crown of a tree and extending to the ground.
3. HISTORIC TREE: A tree which has been found by the City to be of
a notable historic interest because of its age, type, size or historic
association and has been so designated as part of the official records
of the City.
4. PERSON: Any corporation, partnership, association or other
artificial entity; or any individual; or any agent or employee of the
foregoing.
5. SPECIMEN TREE: A tree which has been determined by the City
to be of high value because of its type, size, or other professional
criteria, and which has been so designated as part of the official
records of the City.
6. TREE: Any self-supporting woody perennial plant which has a trunk
diameter of three (3) inches or more when measured at a point of four
and one-half (4-1/2) feet above ground level and which normally
attains an overall height of at least twenty (20) feet at maturity,
usually with one (1) main stem or trunk and many branches. It may
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appear to have several stems or trunks as in several varieties of oak.
7. YARD AREA: The front, side and rear yard areas as required under
the Comprehensive Zoning Code and the zoning district requirements
applicable thereto.
C. APPLICABILITY: The terms and provisions of this section shall apply to
real property as follows:
1. All real property upon which any designated specimen or historic tree
is located.
2. All vacant and undeveloped property.
3. All property to be redeveloped, including additions and alterations.
4. The yard areas of all developed property, excluding developed and
owner -occupied single-family residential property.
5. All easements and rights-of-way except those included in a plat
approved by City Council shall meet the terms and provisions of this
section. P,
D TREE P ESEERATATLLION PERMIT REQUIRED: No person, directly or
indirectly, shall cut down, destroy, remove or move, or effectively destroy
through damaging, any tree, specimen tree or historic tree situated on
tr property described above without first obtaining a Tree Permit unless the
, conditions of Section 52.G.1 and 52.G.2 apply.
E. APPLICATION: Permits for removal, or replacement of trees covered
herein shall be obtained by making application on a form prescribed by the
_. City to the Director of Community Development. The application shall be
accompanied by a preliminary plat showing the exact location, size (trunk
diameter and height) common name of all trees to be removed. The
application shall also be accompanied by a written document indicating the
reasons for removal or replacement of trees and two (2) copies of a legible
site plan drawn to the largest practicable scale indicating the following:
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1. Location of all existing or proposed structures, improvements and site
uses, properly dimensioned and referenced to property lines, setback
and yard requirements and special relationshijw
ps.
2. Existing and proposed site elevations, grades and major contours.
3. Location of existing proposed utility easements.
4. The location of trees on the site to be removed, or replaced.
5. Tree information required above shall be summarized in legend form
on the plan and shall include the reason for the proposed removal, or
replacement.
6. Application involving developed properties may be based on drawings
showing only that portion of the site directly involved, adjacent
structures, and landscaping or natural growth incidental thereto.
7. Aerial photographs, at an appropriate scale, may be substituted, at the
discretion of the Director of Community Development, for a site plan
if adequate site information is supplied on the aerial photographs.
F. APPLICATION REVIEW: Upon receipt of a proper application, the
Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the application for new
subdivisions, the Director of Community Development shall review
applications for platted lots; said review may include a field inspection of
the site, and the application may be referred to such Departments as deemed
appropriate for review and recommendations. If the application is made in
conjunction with a Site Plan submitted for approval, the application will be
considered as part of the site plan, and no permit shall be issued without Site
Plan approval. Following the review and inspection, the permit applications
will be approved, disapproved, or approved with conditions by the Planning
and Zoning Commission or Director of Community Development as
appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
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G. TREE REMOVAL:
1. No tree or trees shall be removed prior to issuance of x building
permit unless one of the following conditions exist:
a. The tree is located in a utility or drainage easement or public
street right-of-way as recorded on a plat approved by the City
Council. In the event that certain trees outside the above areas
or trees based partially outside the easement are requested to be
removed to allow the operation of equipment, the applicant
shall submit a Plat and Site Plan which indicates the exact
operation area needed. The Director of Community
Development may approve selected removal under this
condition.
b. The tree is diseased, injured, in danger of falling, interferes
with utility service, creates unsafe vision clearance, or conflicts
with other ordinances or regulations.
c. Except for the above, under no circumstances shall there be
clear cutting of trees on a property prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
2. Upon issuance of a building permit, developer shall be allowed to
remove trees located on the buildable area of the property. Trees
located in required yard areas, buffers and open space areas shall be
maintained. The buildable area shall include sufficient adjacent area
to allow the normal operation of construction equipment.
H. REPLACEMENT: In the event that it is necessary to remove tree(s) outside
the buildable area, the developer, as condition to issuance of a tree removal
permit, may be required to replace the tree(s) being removed with
comparable trees somewhere within the site.
A sufficient number of trees shall be planted to equal, in caliper, the
diameter of the tree removed. Said replacement trees shall be a minimum
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of three (3) inches caliper and seven (7) feet in height when planted, and
shall be selected from the list of approved replacement trees maintained by
the Director of Community Development as approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission from the recommendations of the County Extension
Service.
At the time of application review, the person responsible for replacement,
time of replacement and location will be determined by the Planning and
Zoning Commission .
L TREE PROTECTION: During any construction or land development, the
' developer shall clearly mark all trees to be maintained and may be required
to erect and maintain protective barriers around all such trees or groups of
trees. The developer shall not allow the movement of equipment or the
storage of equipment, materials, debris or fill to be placed within the drip
line of any tree.
During the construction stage of development, the developer shall not allow
cleaning of equipment or material under the canopy of any tree or group of
trees to remain. Neither shall the developer allow the disposal of any waste
material such as, but not limited to, paint, oil, solvents, asphalt, concrete,
mortar, etc., under the canopy of any tree or groups of tree to remain.
No attachment or wires of any kind, other than those of a protective nature,
shall be attached to any tree.
J. EXCEPTIONS: In the event that any tree shall be determined to be in a
hazardous or dangerous condition so as to endanger the public health,
welfare or safety, and require immediate removal without delay,
authorization may be given by the Director of Community Development and
the tree may then be removed without obtaining a written permit as herein
required.
During the period of an emergency such as a tornado, storm, flood, or other
act of God, the requirements of this Ordinance may be waived as may be
deemed necessary by the City Council.
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All licensed plant or tree nurseries shall be exempt from the terms and
provisions of this Section only in relation to those trees planted and growing
on the premises of said license, which are so planted and growing for the
sale or intended sale to the general public in the ordinary course of said
licensee's business.
Utility companies franchised by the City may remove trees which endanger
public safety and welfare by interfering with utility service, except that
where such trees are on owner -occupied properties developed for one -family
use, disposal of such trees shall be at the option of the property owner.
K. EXEMPTION. This Ordinance shall not apply to any development which
has received final plat approval prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
A permit shall not be required for a builder to satisfy final grading standards
of the Building Code of the City of Grapevine.
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ZONING
Chapter
Ordinances Governing
ZONING
of the
CITY OF ARLINGTON
TEXAS
Amended by Ordinance No. 95-41
(April 25, 1995)
(Chapter Designator: ZONING)
ZONING
History
ORDINANCE HISTORY
Date of
Number Adoption Comments
94-100 06/28/94 Repeal of existing "Zoning" Chapter,
except for purposes of the special
commercial transition district and
adopting a new "Zoning" Chapter,
becoming effective June 28, 1995.
95-11 01/10/95 Amend New "Zoning" Chapter, Article
IX, Special Purpose District Recgula-
tions, by amending Section 9-800,
Festival District, by adding a new
Subsection 9-800 (C) (2) (c) and relet-
tering existing subsection, to permit
a special exception for incidental
repair and/or installation of new
motor vehicle parts in the festival
district; adding Subsection 9-
800(D)(4) to permit a special excep-
tion for an incidental residence in
the festival district; adding of Sub-
section 18-200(K) relative to inci-
dental repair and/or installation of
new motor vehicle parts.
95-33 03/28/95 Amend New "Zoning" Chapter, Article
XIV, Subsection 14-300, Transitional
Buffers, adding Subsection (c)(5)
relative to transitional buffer
requirements for nonresidential uses
permitted in residential zoning and
renumbering remaining subsection;
amend Subsection 14-300(E) relative
to planting of additional trees for
parking areas greater than required
by ordinance and relettering remain-
ing subsections.
95-41 4/24/95 Amend New "Zoning" Chapter, Article
II, Interpretations and Definitions,
Subsection 2-200 at the definitions
of "landscape setback", "residential
adjacency", "residential proximity",
"thoroughfare, major" and the addi-
tion of definitions of "height
setback envelope" and "parking
facility"; amending Article V,
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History
ORDINANCE HISTORY
Date of
Number Adoption comments
Development Review Procedures, at
Subsection 5-200(d)(1)(b) relative to
protests of zoning amendments; amend-
ing Article VII, Residential Zoning
District Regulations, Subsections 7-
700(h), 7-800(h), and 7-900(h), rela-
tive to special standards for multi-
family development; amendment of
Article VIII, Nonresidential Zoning
District Regulations, Subsections 8-
100, 8-200, 8-300(b)(3)(c), 8-
300(b) (3) (d), 8-300(b) (12) (b) (7) (d)
and 8-300(b) (12) (c) relative to cus-
tom and craft work, food processing,
recycling and wholesale supply busi-
ness, Subsection 8-400 (b) (3) (f) ,
relative to food processing in com-
mercial uses, Subsection 8-500(b)(11)
relative to utilities, communication
and transportation uses, Subsection
8-500(c)(4) relative to accessory
uses, and renumbering the subsequent
subsection; amendment of Subsection
8-600(b)(11) relative to utilities,
communication and transportation
uses, Subsection 8-600(c)(4) relative
to accessory uses; amendment of
Article IX, Special Purpose District
Regulations, at Subsection 9-
100(b)(8) relative to residential and
lodging uses, Subsection 9-
100(b)(11)(b) relative to cellular
communication tower of 65' or less,
Subsection 9-200(a)(2)(a), relative
to purpose and intent, Subsection 9-
300(c)(3) relative to the chart pro-
cess for each type of "PD" request,
Subsection 9-300(g) relative to
administrative standards, Subsection
9-300(h)(2) relative to amendments to
an approved plan for separately plat-
ted lot within development plan,
Subsection 9-400(b)(6) relative to
office uses, Subsection 9-700(f) (2 )
relative to uses prohibited as a pri-
mary use but permitted as an
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ARTICLE %IV
LANDSCAPE AND SCREENING STANDARDS
Section 14-100 Purpose
A. Pur ose: The comprehensive Plan establishes a
long-range vision of Arlington which recognizes that
the aesthetics, amenities and infrastructure of a city
are more than just luxuries for its residents; they are
vital ingredients to maintain and create cultural and
economic value for the members of the community. The
purposes of this ordinance are to preserve the existing
natural environment whenever possible and to provide
landscape amenities, setbacks and screening which
promote a positive city image reflecting order, harmony
and pride for new development in the city. The results
of this effort will be a strengthening of the economic
stability of Arlington's business, cultural and
residential areas.
B. objectives: The goal of maintaining the aesthetic
image of Arlington is intended to contribute to a
strong sense of neighborhood and community. The
objectives of this ordinance are as follows:
1. To safeguard and enhance property values and
protect public and private investment.
2. To promote quality development.
3. To significantly impact the City's future quality
of Life.
4. To provide buffering and screening between
different intensities of land use.
d
5. 'To promote orderly growth and aesthetic quality in
our city.
6. To preserve and enhance our natural environment
and aid in stabilizing the environment's
ecological balance.
7. To encourage the preservation of trees which
promote clean air, provide shade, beautify the
environment, reduce the amount of soil runoff and
minimize erosion.
8. To prohibit the indiscriminate removal of trees.
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These objectives are to be pursued in applying the
specific standards of this Article.
Section 14-200 Administration
A. Applicability: Tree preservation or replacement,
landscaping and irrigation systems shall be required on
all developments, except for single family residential
development in "A", "Elf, "Rif, "R1" , "R2" , "TH" and "D"
zoning districts, in accordance with the terms and
provisions of this Article.
1. A landscape plan signed and certified by a
registered landscape architect that the plan
complies with the provisions of this article shall
be submitted to the Building Official prior to the
issuance of a building permit for any development
for which building permits are required and to
which this article applies. However, lots half an
acre and less need not have the plan prepared or
signed by a landscape architect.
2. No development whose building permit, or original
building permit in the case of reconstruction of a
destroyed or damaged structure, was issued prior
to September 6, 1991 shall be compelled to conform
to the landscaping requirements of this article
unless new construction increases the overall
square footage of the total site's or unified
development's structures by 30% or more over the
square footage existing on September 6, 1991. No
development in a "BP" prefix zoning district whose
building permit was issued prior to March 3, 1987,
shall be compelled to conform to the landscaping
requirements of this Article unless new
construction increases the overall square footage
.of the total site's or unified development's
structure by 30% or more of the square footage
permitted on March 3, 1987.
Square footage removed from a building cannot be
counted toward the overall square footage of the
site. (For example: A development contains a
10,000 square foot building which is to be
demolished and replaced with a 12,000 square foot
building. For purposes of this Article, the
amount of square footage added to the inventory
shall be considered 12,000 square feet.)
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There shall be no such pre-existing exemptions
from the tree preservation requirements contained
in Subsection 14-300(H)(2), Tree Points.
When expansion requires conformance to the
landscape standards, the entire development,
including any parking lot, must be brought into
conformance.
Parking lots which expand (where a structure is
not expanded or where the structure is expanded
less than 30%) shall only be required to landscape
the new portion of the lot. Any parking lot
expansion shall provide for replacement of
protected tree loss as required in Subsection 14-
300(H)(2).
3. Building sites which have an unexpired development
plan approved prior to September 6, 1991 shall not
be compelled to conform to the landscaping
requirements of this ordinance.
4. If the lot is over two acres in size and the
developer does not want to landscape the entire
lot or tract, the applicant may propose a building
site delineation. The Building Official must
determine that the site delineation satisfies the
requirements of this article. The Building
Official shall not approve a building site
delineation which would in his opinion violate the
spirit of the landscape regulations. The portion
of the lot approved by the Building Official as a
delineated building site must:
a. wholly include the area on which the
construction work is to be done;
`b. include an area that is less than 50% of the
area of the platted lot or tract;
C. need not be platted; however, it must be
delineated on plans approved by the Building
Official prior to the issuance of a building
permit; and
d. have no disturbance of existing trees outside
the delineated area. If protected trees
outside the delineated area are disturbed in
any manner so as to remove the protected tree
or cause its destruction, then the loss of
the protected tree shall be mitigated through
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provisions outlined in Subsection 14-300(I),
Tree Removal Permit Requirements on Property
Where No Building Permit is Being Sought,
including obtaining a tree removal pei?mi.t
prior to removing any trees on the lot
outside the delineated area.
5. The landscape architect shall certify that the
landscaping and irrigation systems are in place
according to the approved plan prior to the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy unless the
Building Official approves a written request with
an opinion from the landscape architect that
weather or seasonal conditions warrant delay.
Upon that determination, one three-month extension
may be granted by the City Arborist.
6. To ensure that the landscaping is maintained, the
Building Official shall not issue future
certificates of occupancy for future tenants
unless the landscaping and tree
preservation/replacement requirements of this
section are met.
7. Trees located within existing rights-of-way may be
removed only if prior approval is granted by the
City Arborist. The City Arborist shall determine
the necessity for mitigation of trees removed from
a right-of-way.
8. The following are exempted from the tree point
provisions of this Article:
a. Trees removed in a dedicated utility and/or
drainage easement by a public utility or
contractor of a public utility, as authorized
by the City Arborist;
b. Property owned by the Parks and Recreation
Department when performing maintenance and
upkeep of the City's parks or when making
improvements to the City's parks for nature
trails, roads or paths;
C. The removal of a tree which has disrupted a
public utility service or otherwise presents
itself as a danger to the public due to some
catastrophe. However, only that portion of a
tree may be removed which is necessary to
restore normal utility service or public
safety; and
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d. Diseased, dying or dead trees as determined
by the City Arborist.
9. Property to which this ordinance applies and which
is across a public street right-of-way from, and
adjacent to property zoned "F" Festival, shall
conform to the festival street tree planting
program requirements.
B. General Requirements
1. All landscape plans must comply with the
requirements in Section 14-300, and those
developments over half an acre must earn a minimum
number of landscape points as stated in Section
14-300(H).
2. Landscape points are awarded for specified
landscape features and elements based on their
relative value or merit. The minimum number of
points needed for landscape plan approval varies
depending on the site's adjacency to residential
zoning.
3. Tree points are awarded for preservation of
qualified existing trees and/or planting of new
trees of a certain size and species. The number
of tree points required will vary based on the
existing number of protected trees on a lot, and
the intent to remove these trees.
4. Lots which do not contain any protected trees or
protected trees which, by demonstration of the
landscape plan are not to be disturbed, are not
required to earn tree points since there is no
loss of protected trees on the lot.
C. Substitute Plan
1. In lieu of the requirements contained in Section
14-300, a substitute landscape plan may be
submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission
for their consideration when unusual topographic
constraints, sight restrictions, siting
requirements, preservation of existing stands of
native trees or when similar conditions prevent
strict compliance with the landscape standards. A
substitute plan may also be submitted when the
zoning district is more intensive than the use to
be developed.
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2. To obtain "tree points" required in Subsection 14-
300(H)(2), offsite tree planting may be approved
as a means of compliance, or payment of funds into
a tree replacement fund, as determined by City
Council for reforestation of public lands, may be
approved as a means of compliance.
D. Requirements of a Substitute Landscape Plan
1. Such substitute landscape plan shall be submitted
on reproducible mylar and 25 bluelines and shall
demonstrate all the site development
characteristics necessary for adequate evaluation
by the Commission.
2. The requirement of 14-300(H), Point Accumulation,
must still be met.
3. Prior to approval, the Commission shall find that
such plan meets or exceeds the requirements of
this article.
4. The Director of Planning and Development Services
may approve variations from the approved
substitute landscape plan as long as the changes
are directed towards conformance with this
article. The Director of Planning and Development
Services may refer any request for variations of
the substitute landscape plan to the Commission
for its determination.
E. Administrative Approval of Substitute Plans: A
Substitute Plan may be submitted to the Director of
Planning -and Development Services without submittal to
the Planning and Zoning Commission under the following
conditions:
1. =When an expanding development is required to plant
trees internal to its existing parking lot. The
substitute plan must show the same number of trees
as required in the parking lot but planted in the
landscape setback and internal and peripheral to
the parking lot. The Director of Planning and
Development Services must find that the overall
intent of the ordinance is being met.
2. When an expanding development has existing trees
and landscape islands internal to parking areas
which are smaller than required and/or the spacing
does not comply with the ordinance requirements.
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3. New development on lots with triangle shapes, or
other odd configurations, or lots with existing
easements which cause minor encroachments intp.the
required transitional buffer. The encroachment
must not remove more than 20% of the required
transitional buffer of the original buffer, and
the original number of trees must be provided.
4. The Director of Planning and Development Services
shall have the authority to withdraw approved
substitute landscape plans at the request of the
property owner. (Amend Ord. 95-41, 4/25/95)
The Director of Planning and Development Services
must determine the external impacts on adjacent
properties are not significantly increased and the
overall intent of the ordinance is being met. If
the Planning Director denies a request for an
administrative change, the request automatically
is forwarded to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, unless withdrawn.
F. Submittal Requirements: A landscape plan submission
must consist of 2 copies of blueline or blackline
prints. The plan must have a scale of 1" equals 50' or
larger (e.g., 1" equals 401, 1" equals 301, etc.) and
be on a standard drawing sheet of a size not to exceed
24" by 36". A plan which cannot be drawn in its
entirety on a 24" by 36" sheet must be drawn with
appropriate match lines on two or more sheets.
Such plans shall comply with the provisions of this
article and shall include the following:
1. Date, scale, north point, and the names, addresses
and telephone numbers of both the property owner
and the person preparing the plan.
2. Location of existing boundary lines and dimensions
of the lot, the zoning classification of the lot,
and the zoning classification of adjacent
properties. A vicinity map shall be attached to
or made a part of the plan.
3. Approximate centerlines of existing water courses,
the location of the floodway, and the location of
existing and proposed streets and alleys, utility
easements, driveways, and sidewalks on or adjacent
to the lot.
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4. Project name, street address, and lot and block
description.
5. Location, height and material of proposed
screening and fencing (with berms to be delineated
by 1' contours).
6. Locations and dimensions of proposed landscape
setbacks and transitional buffers, in addition to
the level of transitional buffer required.
7. Complete description of plant materials shown on
the plan, including names (common and botanical
name), locations, quantities, container or caliper
sizes, heights, spread and spacing at
installation.
8. If tree credits, and/or tree points for existing
tree preservation are claimed under Section 14-
300(H), Point Accumulation, the landscape plan
must identify all trees for which credits or
points are claimed, indicating their calipers,
species, whether they are classified as a canopy
or understory tree and the number of credits
and/or points claimed for each tree.
9. Inventory and indicate the approximate location
of:
a. All existing 30" or greater trees located
within the building pad site which are to be
removed; and
b. Any existing 8" or greater trees located
elsewhere on the lot or parcel which are to
be removed.
They shall be identified by size, species,
whether they are classified as a canopy or
understory tree, and general location.
10. Identify all required replacement trees as
determined in Subsection 14-300(H)(2), Tree
Points, including size, species name, whether they
are classified as a canopy or understory tree and
general location to be planted and the number of
points each replacement tree earns based on the
criteria in Subsection 14-300(H)(2).
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11. A description of how existing healthy trees
proposed to be retained will be protected from
damage during construction.
12. Parking layout and number of parking spaces
provided.
13. size, height, location and material of proposed
seating, lighting, planters, sculptures and water
features.
14. A description of proposed watering methods.
15. Location and dimensions of visibility triangles on
the lot.
16. Tabulation of landscape "points" earned by the
plan and the number of points required.
17. Certification that the plan meets the requirements
of the landscape standards, signed and sealed by
the landscape architect.
Enforcement of Tree Preservation Standards
1. Offense. Each tree removed in violation of this
Article shall constitute a distinct and separate
offense.
2. Affirmative Defense
a. It is an affirmative defense to any
enforcement action for trees removed in
violation of this Article that replacement
trees have been planted in accordance with
this Article.
b. It is an affirmative defense to any
enforcement action for trees removed in
violation of this Article that payment of
funds for removal of the trees have been made
into the tree replacement fund in accordance
with this Article.
Section 14-300 Requirements
A. Minimum Width of Landscape Setback: There shall be an
area with a minimum width as required in subsection (1)
below, adjacent to all public street rights-of-way in
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which there is no paving or buildings, and in which
there shall be landscaping.
1. Minimum Width of Landscape Setback
a. The landscape setback shall be measured from
the right-of-way line as shown on the
Thoroughfare Development Plan for major
streets and from the existing right-of-way
for all non -Thoroughfare Development Plan
Streets.
b. Twenty feet adjacent to controlled access
freeway.
C. Ten feet adjacent to other public streets,
excluding alleys.
d. Where a deceleration/acceleration lane and
transition area has been dedicated, a parking
facility may encroach into the required
setback area abutting such lane and
transition area, provided, however, that:
(1) No parking facility shall be located
within 10' of a right-of-way line of a
controlled access freeway; or
(2) Within 5' of a right-of-way line of any
other public street; and
(3) Required landscaping (shrubs, trees,
ground covers) and wheel stops are
provided; however, required trees may be
clustered in remaining setbacks not
adjacent to the acceleration/decelera-
tion lane. (Amend Ord. 95-41, 4/25/95)
2. Coverage
a. Landscape setback shall not be covered with
any impervious surface except sidewalks and
drive approaches and shall be planted with
ground cover or grass. All sidewalks and
drive approaches shall be approved by the
Building Official and shall not defeat the
intent of the landscape standards.
b. Loading areas, outside storage and outside
display areas shall not encroach into the
landscape setback.
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3. RegMired Trees
a. One tree for every 35 linear feet of public
street frontage, excluding drive approaches.
b. Trees may be spaced 20' to 50' apart.
4. In instances where the rear or side of a building
faces a public street, and where residential
adjacency exists, a 6' screen shall be required at
the landscape setback line.
a. This provision shall not apply to the
following uses:
(1) Church.
(2) Day care.
(3) Public or private school.
(4) Residential uses.
(5) Parks and recreational facilities.
(6) Golf courses and driving ranges.
b. Screening shall be opaque and shall consist
of one or a combination of the following:
(1) Screening fence.
(2) Berm.
(3) Shrub.
B. Parking Lot Screening: Parking, maneuvering, loading
areas for people, or vehicular display and storage and
boat areas which are not screened by on-site buildings
or fences shall be screened from view of public
streets. (Amend Ord. 95-41, 4/25/95)
1. The screening shall be a minimum height of 3'
above the grade of the parking lot and adjacent to
the parking lot. Schools shall screen parking
lots with a minimum 2' screen.
2. Screens - Screening shall be opaque and consist of
one or a combination of the following:
a. Screening shrubs.
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b. Walls.
C. Berms. 11
3. plant specifications - Screening shrubs shall be
spaced a maximum of 3' on center and shall be a
minimum of five gallon containers, and shall be
capable of reaching a minimum height of 3' within
18 months of planting.
4. This landscaping shall occur within the landscape
setback.
5. Wall structures shall be masonry.
6. Minimum grade: The maximum acceptable grades for
screening areas, such as sodded berms and planting
beds shall be 1 to 3 (i.e., for every one foot in
height, the berm must be 3' in width).
7. Wheel stops shall be provided for parking spaces
adjacent to a landscape setback to prohibit any
car overhang over the planting area. Wheel stops
shall be located 2' from the landscape setback.
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Figure 1
C. Transitional Buffers: Transitional buffers are
required along common property lines of incompatible
zoning districts which are not adjacent to a public
street right-of-way. Alleys do not count as public
streets and thus still require transitional buffers.
Certain types of land uses require more parking,
storage of raw materials, more traffic, or are visually
incompatible with land uses than are others.
Therefore, three different levels of transitional
buffers are provided. Any given parcel may require
different levels of transitional buffering depending on
the zoning designation of the adjacent properties.
1. Only those properties which are adjacent to
properties with less restrictive zoning districts
are required to have transitional buffers as
established in Table A. Unified developments do
not require transitional buffers internal to the
site.
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2. The screening requirements shall be the
responsibility of the more intensive zoning, as
required in Section 14-400(A), Location of
Screening Devices.
3. Screening shall comply with the requirments in
Section 13-500, Residential Adjacency Screening.
4. Nonresidential uses in residential zoning
districts shall be treated as if zoned 11MF1411, in
terms of determining the required level of
transitional buffer. However, elementary and
junior high schools' transitional buffers shall be
limited to a minimum of 101.
5. The required transitional buffer for non-
residential uses allowed in a residential zoning
district and located in a more intensive district
shall not be required to exceed Level 1 when
abutting properties zoned for low density
residential uses but actually used for non-
residential uses. Use of this subsection is
allowed regardless of the zoning district of the
subject property. (Amend Ord 95-33, 03/28/95)
6. Playgrounds or parks which do not contain a
structure or paving within 30' of a common
residential property line are not required to have
any transitional buffer.
7. Loading areas, outside storage and outside display
areas shall not encroach into the transitional
buffer area.
8. The three levels of transitional buffers shall
consist of strips of landscaped open space
according to the following standards.
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Figure 2
Amount of Transitional Buffer Required Y
Between Adjacent Zoning Intensities
Greatest
Amount
Of Buffer Level Three
INDUSTRIAL
(40')
ZONING
SINGLE Level Two
OFFICE/
ERCIAL
COMMFAMILY
CC
(30')ZONING
ZONING
Level One
MULTI -FAMILY
(20')
ZONING
Least
Amount
Of Buffer
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Table A
Levels of Transitional Buffers
Zoning of Subject Property
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E, R,
MF -14,
O, NS,
R1, R2,
MF -18,
CS, B,
TH, D'*
MF -22
F*
U, IM
E, R, R1, R2, TH, D 0
Lovell
Level2
(30')
Level
(40')
(20')
MF14, Level 2(30')
MF18, MF22 0 0 (30') (40')
O, NS, CS, B, F` Level 1
SCTPB - SCTB1
u, IM 0 0 0* D
SCTtI - SCTM2
a
'PD" Planned Development is dependent on the density of development.
Unified develpment not required to have internal transitional buffers.
* For nonresidential use adjacent to residential use in "P district, the
transitional buffer shall be 30'.
** Nonresidential Uses in Residential Districts shall be treated as if zoned
"MF14' in terms of determining the required level of transitional buffer.
However, Elementary and Junior High Schools' buffer shall be limited
to a minimum of ten feet.
"BP" No transition buffers shall be required for "BP" prefix districts abutting
other "BP districts.
No transition buffers are required "BP" prefixed districts abutting
non "BP" non-residential districts.
Transition buffers for "BP" prefix districts abutting non "BP" prefixed
residential districts shall be determined by the suffix district shown
in Table A.
The rules above for transitional buffers shall also apply to properties
zoned "SCTBP".
a. Level 1:
(1) Width requirement of transitional buffer
shall be a minimum of 201. An
additional 5' shall be added for every
story above one to a maximum of 40'.
(2) An opaque screen shall be installed
within the transitional buffer which
consists of any one or a combination of
the following to a minimum height of 61.
(a) Fence.
(b) Masonry wall.
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(c) Vegetation screen.
(d) Berm.
Screening materials in "BP" prefix
districts shall comply with the building
materials standards in Section 9-700(J),
Buildincf Construction Reclulations.
When residential adjacency exists (along
common property lines with properties
zoned "E", "R", "Rl", "R211, 11TH" or "D")
the provisions of Section 13-500(B)(1)
shall apply. (Amend Ord. 95-41,
4/25/95)
(3) Trees required - One tree within every
600 square feet of the transitional
buffer.
Fiaure 3
Level One Transitional Buffer
20' Transitional Buffer One Tree within every 600 sq ft
Sic Foot Screen Property line
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING
b. Level 2:
(1) Width requirement of transitional buffer
shall be a minimum of 30'. An
additional 5' shall be added for every
story above one to a maximum of 40'.
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(2) An opaque screen shall be installed
within the transitional buffer which
consists of any one or a combination, of
the following to a minimum height of, '61.
(a) Fence.
(b) Masonry wall.
(c) Vegetation screen.
(d) Berm.
Screening materials in "BP" - prefix
districts shall comply with the building
materials standards in Section 9-700(J),
Building Construction Regulations.
When residential adjacency exists (along
common property lines with properties
zoned "E", "R", "R111, "R211, "TH" or "D")
the provisions of Section 13-500(B)(1)
shall apply. (Amend Ord. 95-41,
4/25/95)
(3) Trees required - one tree within every
600 square feet of the transitional
buffer.
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Figure 4
Level Two Transitional Buffer
+)I I I I I I I I I I(+)I I I I I I I K+
Office/Commercial
30' Transitional Buffer
One Tree within every 600 sq ft
...............................................•-.---......---.......................------......
Six Foot Screen '41 Property Line
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING
c. Level 3:
(1) Width requirement of transitional buffer
shall be a minimum of 40'.
(2) An opaque screen shall be installed
within the transitional buffer which
consists of any one or a combination of
the following to a minimum height of 6'.
(a) Fence.
(b) Masonry wall.
(c) Vegetation screen.
(d) Berm.
Screening materials in "BP" prefix
districts shall comply with the building
materials standards in Section 9-700(J),
Building Construction Regulations.
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When residential adjacency exists (along
common property lines with properties
Zoned "E", "R", "R1", 11R2111 11TH" or 'fD")
the provisions of Section 13-500(B)-(1)
shall apply. (Amend Ord. 95-41,
4/25/95)
(3) Trees required - One tree within every
600 square feet of the transitional
buffer.
Pim Ora S
Level Three Transitional Buffer
Industrial & Manufacturing
40' Transitional Buffer
One Tree within every 600 sq ft
Six Foot Screen
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Figure 6
Berms
Y
Combination Berm and Screening Wall
f3' Masonry Screening
Combination Berm and Live Evergreen Screen
3' Live Evergreen Screen
r
d. Standards:
(1) Required Walls/Fences: Shall be
constructed in a continuous manner on or
as close as practical to the common
property line, and shall extend to the
boundary of the landscape setback that
is provided.
(2) Access to the transitional buffer must
be provided for maintenance.
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(3) Berms: Maximum side slope 3:1 and shall
be entirely vegetated with lawn grass or
ground cover within 2 years of the date
of planting.
D. Landscaping Internal To Parkins Areas: Any parking
area which contains more than 20 parking spaces, which
are not adjacent to a required public street
right-of-way, shall provide interior landscaping in
addition to the required perimeter landscaping. Tandem
parking spaces are not included in the calculation.
1. Required Landscape Area
a. Required landscape islands shall be no
smaller than a standard parking space (162
square feet).
b. There shall be one landscaped area for every
20 spaces or fraction thereof.
C. Required landscape islands shall not be
separated by more than 40 parking spaces.
d. Every required landscape island must include
one tree.
e. All landscaped areas shall be protected by a
raised concrete curb.
f. No paving shall be permitted within 4' of the
center of a tree.
g. For purposes of determining tree spacing,
parking spaces can be counted in any rational
sequence.
h. In order to preserve a protected tree on-
site, the Building Official may authorize up
to a five percent (5%) reduction in the
required number of parking spaces, or a five
percent (5%) reduction of certain parking
space sizes, if the City Arborist determines
that reduction in the number or size of
certain parking spaces will preserve a
protected tree that would otherwise be
removed to provide for required parking.
Nothing in this section shall allow the
Building Official the authority to reduce the
entire required parking space size or number
by more than 5%. This provision must be
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enacted only in instances where a protected
tree is to be preserved.
Figure 7
Landscaping Internal to Parking Area
Visibility Triangle STREET
Parkway Sidewalk
I� + �-PropertyLine
Landscape - - -- - -- . --
Setback Shrubs
(,0) 1
Wheel Stops One landscaped area
per 20 parking spaces
1 2 131415 678 9 11112 or fraction thereof.
i Islands shall not be
i separated by more
+ than 40 spaces.
13 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 5
One tree per required landscaped area
6 1 7 8 1 9 110111 12113114115116 17 1$
1 12 3 4 5 161718 9 10 11
Required landscaped areas
a minimum of 162 sq. ft. each
12113114115116117 18 1(7
1 121314
5 16171819110 11121314151617
118110 12 13 1415 16 1718 19110111112 13)
�,. Commercial Building
2. Exemptions
a. Parking garages are not required to have
landscaping interior to the parking area.
b. Parking spaces abutting a public street
right-of-way are not required to have
internal landscaping because they benefit
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from the requirements of the landscape
setback.
Rni ire S
Exempt Parking Spaces from Landscaping
Parkway STREET Sidewalk Landscape Setback (10')
E. Additional Required Trees Due to Overparkinq.
Additional trees not otherwise required by this
ordinance, shall be required to be planted on-site when
parking, for all uses but churches, is provided which
is greater than 10% of that required by ordinance. The
number of additional trees to be planted on-site shall
be equal to 1 tree per 3 parking spaces provided which
are in excess of the required amount of parking spaces,
plus 10%. (For example, a commercial use is required to
provide 100 parking spaces. Another 25 parking spaces
above that required by ordinance are provided.
Exempting the first 10% of excess spaces - i.e. 10% of
100 required spaces is 10 spaces - an excess of 15
spaces are provided. The applicant is required to
provide, on-site, 1 additional tree per 3 excess
parking spaces, for a total of 5 additional trees.)
(Amend Ord 95-33, 03/28/95)
F. Retaining Walls: Any retaining wall which is more than
3 -in height and is not an improved drainage channel
shall be:
1. constructed of wood or masonry; or
2. stained or textured; or
3. landscaped. All landscaping shall consist of one
or a combination of the following:
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a. Deciduous or evergreen vines, a minimum of 1
gallon, and spaced 5' on center.
b. Evergreen screening shrubs a minimum of 3
gallons, spaced 4' on center, and which is
capable of growing to an adequate height to
screen the retaining wall within 18 months of
planting.
G. Tree Preservation credits: Credits are provided to
encourage the preservation of existing trees. Credits
for the preservation of existing, healthy trees can be
applied toward the tree planting requirements of this
article in accordance with the specifications and
ratios described in the following table. The granting
of tree credits shall be subject to the approval of the
City Arborist. The City Arborist shall consider the
type and size of trees, their health, and the degree of
protection received both during and after construction.
Tree Size Caliper Number of Credits
411 - 511 1
6 11 to 12 2
greater than 12" 3
Example: Preservation of an existing tree, 6" to 12"
in caliper, interior to the parking lot, would
eliminate 2 of the trees which otherwise would have
been required to be planted in the parking lot.
1. Credits claimed under this subsection may not be
used outside of the site where the tree is
located. In addition, the credit may not be used
for purposes other than that which the existing
tree can be used. Example: Credits for an
existing tree internal to the parking lot may only
be applied toward the requirements for landscaping
in the parking lot.
2. If credits are claimed under this subsection, the
landscape plan must:
a. Identify all trees for which credits are
claimed, indicating their calipers and the
number of credits claimed for each tree; and
b. Specify the locations where required trees
are not being planted by reason of the
credits claimed.
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3. Effort shall be made to preserve and maintain the
health of the tree. However, if the preserved
tree dies, the tree must be replaced by a minimum
of a 4" caliper tree.
H. Point Accumulation: For purposes of this Article,
there are two separate and distinct point accumulation
requirements which must both be satisfied in order to
comply with the provisions of this Article. The first
point requirement is entitled "Landscape Points". The
second is entitled "Tree Points". Tree points shall
only be determined when there are trees of 8" or
greater caliper contained within the lot which are to
be removed.
1. Landscape Points.
a. Point Requirements: This provision
encourages various desired treatments while
providing the developer with the flexibility
to install the most appropriate landscaping
for that development. The number of points
required is dependent on residential adja-
cency. Sites half an acre and less are not
required to meet the point requirements.
Any Zoning District:
With Residential Adjacency 30 points
Without Residential Adjacency 20 points
"Residential Adjacency exists if a building
site abuts or is directly across a public
street or alley from a residential zoning
district. The term "street" does not include
a controlled access freeway.
.b. The following are methods of accumulating
points needed for landscape plan approval:
TABLE B
POINT ACCUMULATION
Topic
Description Points
a. Tree Preservation of existing trees 4"-5"=3
Preservation over 4 inch caliper 6"-12"=6
13"+=10
b. Additional Provision of additional non- 3 per tree
Trees ornamental tree
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Provision of an ornamental tree 2 per tree
of a major water 10
c. Water Feature Provision J
feature (coverage of over 200
Screening
sq. ft. and with recirculating
5
water)
Fence
d. Irrigation (1) Drip/trickle/micro irrigation
3
(in a significant (30% +]
portion of planted areas)
(2) Lawn areas separated from
5
planting areas in irrigation
2 per
system
Setback
(3) Automatic irrigation
10
controller
Transitional
(4) Rain gauge used with auto-
3
matic controller
Buffer
(5) Use of reclaimed water
10
e. Xeriscape (1) Lawn less than 25% of
5
planted area
15
(2) Permeable paving 1/250 sq.
ft.
f.
Screening
Installing 8' screening fence
5
Fence
adjacent to all residentially
zoned property when 6' required
g.
Landscape
Additional width of setback
2 per
Setback
l' width
h.
Transitional
Additional width of buffer
2 per
Buffer
l' width
i.
Drainage
Maintenance and preservation
15
Feature
of floodway in natural state
j.
Parkway/
Landscaping, irrigation and
15 per
Median
maintenance of parkway or
street
Treatments
median
frontage
k.
Entryway
Decorative landscaped areas at
1 per
Plantings
project entryways not otherwise
50 sq.ft.
required by landscape standards
1.
Street
Provision of seating areas,
3 per
Furniture
unique light standards and other
item
elements considered street
furniture
m.
Landscape
Provision of a unified system
3
Lighting
for landscape illumination
n.
Enhanced
Paving areas with enhanced
1 per 100
Paving
paving to accent areas
sq.ft.
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2. Tree Points. This section provides for a
methodology for tree removal and replacement. The
intent is to protect certain size trees .and
require that their loss be mitigated through
replacement. One tree point shall be equal to one
caliper inch. Fractions shall be rounded to the
nearest one-half inch.
a. Determining Tree Points on a Lot: To
determine the number of tree points required
by this section, inventory and combine the
total caliper inches of all protected trees
which are to be removed and which are:
(1) Located within the Building Pad and are
at least 30" or greater in size; and
(2) Located elsewhere on-site and are at
least 8" or greater in size.
(3) This list of tree points shall be
separated into caliper inches removed of
canopy or shade trees and those
classified as understory or ornamental
trees. If there is a question as to
classification, determination will be
made by the City Arborist.
The total of the required inventories
represents the number of tree points which
must be earned through tree replacement or
retention of existing trees.
Canopy or shade tree inventory must be
replaced with canopy or shade tree inventory
and understory or ornamental tree inventory
must be replaced with understory or
ornamental tree inventory.
b. Determining Tree Points Earned: To determine
the number of tree points earned, inventory
and combine the total caliper inches of all
trees which are:
(1) Preserved trees identified on the
landscape plan between 22 and 8 caliper
inches in size; and
(2) Newly planted trees identified on the
landscape plan 22 caliper inches or
greater in size.
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The total of the two inventories represents
the number of tree points earned. Trees
planted in accordance with Subsection 14-,300,
Requirements, may be counted toward tree
points.
C. Compliance With This Section: Compliance
with this section shall be obtained when the
number of tree points earned through
replacement or retention equals the number of
tree points removed.
Points for preserved (existing undisturbed)
trees shall be granted by the City Arborist
subject to the certification by the landscape
architect that the preserved trees indicated
on the approved landscape plan conform to the
following conditions:
(1) A minimum of 75% of the critical root
zone (CRZ) shall be preserved at natural
grade, with natural ground cover.
(2) No disturbance of the soil greater than
4" will be located closer to the tree
trunk than one-half the CRZ radius
distance.
This statement shall be included in the
written notification filed with the City
Arborist as required in Subsection 14-
200(A)(5).
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200(A)(5).
If the City Arborist determines that an
otherwise protected tree is in danger of
dying due to construction practices, the City
Arborist may require additional tree points
be earned to offset the potential loss of the
affected tree.
In order to protect certain trees of
historical significance within the community,
the City Arborist may defer the approval of
landscape plans to the Planning and Zoning
Commission in instances where a tree of
historical significance is proposed to be
removed. In those instances, the Planning
and Zoning Commission may enact additional
replacement standards, require a cash payment
to be deposited to the tree replacement fund
to offset the cost of future tree planting on
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public property, or deny the approval of the
landscape plan.
d. All replacement trees installed must be- at
least 2?" of caliper at the time of planting
in order to earn tree points.
e. Additional tree points may be earned for the
following:
(1) Bonus trees, as set forth in Subsection
14-300(L) shall earn one-half additional
tree points per caliper inch planted or
preserved; and
(2) Trees meeting the definition of
"significant stand" and identified on
the landscape plan as "to remain" shall
earn one-half additional tree points per
caliper inch preserved.
3. Tree Protection: The following measures shall be
undertaken prior to the commencement of
construction activity on-site in order to preserve
trees:
a. Tree Flagging: All trees to be preserved
shall be flagged by the developer with
brightly colored vinyl tape wrapped around
the main trunk at a height of approximately
4' or more such that the tape is visible to
workers on foot or driving equipment.
b. Protective Fencing: All preserved trees
remaining on-site shall have protective
fencing, installed at the expense of the
developer, located approximately at the
tree's drip line. The protective fencing may
be comprised of brightly colored vinyl
construction fencing, chain link fencing or
other similar fencing with a 4' approximate
height.
In instances where the City Arborist
determines protective fencing is not
practical, the trunk of the preserved tree
shall be protected by enclosing the entire
circumference with lumber encircled with wire
or other stabilizing means which does not
damage the tree.
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I. Tree Removal Permit Requirements On Property Where No
Building Permit Is Being Sought
1. Applicability: This subsection shall apply-* in
situations where no building permit is being
sought and no landscape plan is required to be
submitted for approval on any property zoned any
category other than "A", "R", "R11111 "R2111 "T", or
"D", or any use other than a single family
residential use on property zoned "A", "R", "R111,
"R2111 "T" or "D".
2. Procedures
a. Before any tree can be removed, cut down or
destroyed, a tree removal permit must be
obtained from the City Arborist, in
accordance with the terms and provisions of
this Article. Diseased, dying or dead trees
may be removed, by permit, and without
mitigation, if approved by the City Arborist.
b. In order to remove trees at least 8 caliper
inches in size or greater, on property on
which a building permit is not being sought,
a tree removal permit must be obtained from
the City Arborist prior to cutting of the
main trunk or removal of a protected tree.
c. Obtaining a tree removal permit will require
the payment of two types of fees. A tree
removal permit is assessed in all instances
when tree removal is being sought.
Additionally, a tree replacement fee will be
assessed when the tree to be removed is not
replaced, by caliper inches on a 1 to 1 ratio
on-site. In that instance, a tree
replacement fee will be assessed to fund the
reforestation of the community on publicly
owned lands. The tree replacement fee may be
waived by the City Arborist in cases where
replacement trees will be installed on-site.
d. A tree removal permit will only be issued
after a tree removal permit fee and tree
replacement, as authorized by City Council,
are paid, and/or the applicant replaces the
removed tree(s) with tree(s) equaling the
total number of caliper inches as those
removed by permit.
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e. Replacement tree planting must be provided
on-site unless authorized in writing by the
City Arborist. If replacement trees are
planted in lieu of payment of a tree
replacement fee, the permit shall indicate
the location by legal description or street
address where replacement trees are located
and the installation date, as agreed to by
the City Arborist.
f. The City Arborist shall determine the
feasibility of planting replacement trees
off-site. If it is determined that
replacement trees cannot be feasibly located
on-site, payment to the City of a tree
replacement fee is authorized as determined
by City Council. This fee shall be paid in
addition to any tree removal permit fee and
shall be held in a separate account to be
used exclusively for future installation of
trees within public lands owned by the City
of Arlington.
g. In order to protect certain trees of
historical significance within the community,
the City Arborist may defer the decision
regarding a tree removal permit to the
Planning and Zoning Commission in instances
where a tree of historical significance is
proposed to be removed. In those instances,
the Planning and Zoning Commission may enact
additional replacement standards, require a
cash payment to be deposited to the tree
replacement fund to offset the cost of future
tree planting on public property, or deny the
tree removal permit request.
:h. In instances where tree preservation is
occurring, the tree flagging provisions
contained in Subsection 14-300(H)(3), Tree
Protection, shall be enacted to aid in
preserving trees to remain.
J. Visibility Triangles Maintained
1. Visibility triangles shall be maintained on all
plans following the stated regulations in Article
IX of the "Streets" Chapter of the Code of the
City of Arlington.
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2. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed as
permitting any obstruction to view which may
constitute a traffic hazard as specified,. in
Article IX of the "Streets" Chapter of the Code*of
the City of Arlington. On the contrary, it shall
be unlawful for any person to erect or place or
cause to be erected or placed on any property
under his control any hedge, tree, shrub or other
growth or any fence or wall or other structure in
such a manner or at such location as to constitute
an obstruction to view creating a traffic hazard.
3. It shall be unlawful to set out, maintain or
permit or cause to be set out or maintained any
tree, shrub, plant, sign, soil, fence, retainer
wall or other view obstruction having a height
greater than 2' as measured from the top of the
curb of the adjacent streets within any visibility
triangle as defined herein. This restriction
shall not apply to permanent buildings authorized
by the Zoning Ordinance or to traffic control
signs, traffic controller cabinets, traffic
control hardware and equipment, traffic control
fixtures, street signs, traffic control signals,
fire hydrants, utility poles and any other
utility -related equipment placed within such area
by authority of the City Council.
4. It shall be unlawful to set out, maintain or
permit or cause to be set out or maintained any
tree, shrub, plant, soil, fence, retainer wall or
other view obstruction within any parkway area
which exceeds 2' in height above curb level. This
prohibition shall not apply to trees within the
parkway area not more than 12" in diameter, when
measured 2' above curb level, when such trees are
trimmed at all times, so that no branch or growth
isless than 10' above any portion of a City
street or 7' above curb level at all other points.
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K. General Maintenance and Irrictation.
1. Maintenance Required:
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a. Landscaping installed as part of the
requirements of the landscape standards must
be maintained in a healthy, growing condition
at all times.
b. The property owner is responsible for regular
weeding, mowing of grass, irrigating,
fertilizing, pruning and other maintenance of
all plantings as needed.
C. Any plant or tree which is planted as a
result of the requirements of this ordinance,
or is credited or awarded points as a result
of the requirements of this ordinance and
that dies must be replaced immediately with
another plant or tree that complies with the
approved landscape plan.
2. Irrigation Required:
a. All landscaped areas shall be irrigated with
an irrigation system capable of providing the
proper amount of water for the particular
type of plant material used. Irrigation will
be provided by an underground sprinkler
system, a subterranean drip system or hose
bibs. If hose bibs are to be used, they
shall be placed so that any portion of the
landscaped area can be reached with a 50'
hose.
b. Automatic underground sprinkler systems shall
be equipped with a freeze guard set at 38°F.
C. Areas of open space which contain preserved
trees need not be irrigated if the City
Arborist determines irrigation would be
harmful to the preserved trees.
L. Prohibited Plant List.
The plants on the following list shall not be used in
order to fulfill the planting requirements of this
ordinance. However, they may be used to supplement the
requirements, if desired.
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1. Trees
Common Name
Scientific Name
Fraxinus velutina
Arizona Ash
"Arizonia"
Bois D'arc
Maclura pomifera
Cottonwood
Populus deltoides
Siberian Elm
Ulmus pumila
Silver Maple
Acer saccharinum
Mimosa
Albizzia julibrissen
Mulberry
Morus alba
Populus nigra italica
Lombardy
Poplar
Chinese
Sapium sebiferum
Tallow
Arborvitae
Thuja accidentalis
Weeping
Salix babylonica
Willow
2. Shrubs
Common Name
Scientific Name
Euonymus japonicus
Euonymus
Ligustrum
Ligustrum japonicum
Pittosporum
Pittosporum tobbira
Loquat
Eriobotrya japonica
oleander
Nerium oleander
M. Bonus Tree List: Trees whose preservation is
the of additional points
encouraged through
granting
of this Ordinance, the
when preserved. For
purposes
be granted bonus points according
following trees shall
the terms and conditions of this nance, as
to
stated in Subsection
These
14-300(H) (2) (e)ries trees are
native to the Arlington area:
canopy -type•
American Elm (Ulmus americana)
Bigelow Oak (Quercus sinuata)
Black Hickory (Carya texana)
Black Oak (Quercus velutina)
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
Blackjack Oak (Quercus marilandica)
Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassifolia)
Chinquapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergi)
Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
Eve's Necklace (Sophora affinis)
Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
Gum Bumelia (Bumelia lanuginosa)
Live Oak (Quercus Fusiformis)
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Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa)
Pecan (Carya Illinoensis)
Post Oak (Quercus stellata)
Red Mulberry (Morus rubra)
Rusty Blackhaw (Viburnum rufidulum)
Shumard Red Oak (Quercus shumardi)
Texas Ash (Fraxinus texensis)
Texas Oak (Quercus texana)
Texas Walnut (Juglans macrocarpa)
Thornless Honeylocust (Gleditsia
triacanthos v inermis)
Western Soapberry (Sapindus drummondi)
White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
Winged Elm (Ulmus alata)
Understory Trees
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)
Carolina Buckthorn (Rhamnus caroliniana)
Deciduous Holly (Ilex decidua)
Hercules Club (Zanthoxylum dava-herculis)
Mexican Plum (Prunus mexicana)
Native Hawthorns (crataegus spp.)
Green, Cockspur, Downy, Reverchon and Little -
hip
Permsimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
Prairie Flame -leaf Sumac (Rhus lanceobta)
Redbuds (Cercis Spp.)
Texas Buckeye (Aesculus arguta)
Other trees, as identified by the City Arborist as
being desirable in this area, may be credited
additional bonus points in accordance with the
provisions of this ordinance.
Section 14-.400 Screening Requirements
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A. _Location of Screening Devices. A screening device, as
herein defined, shall be erected, insofar as it is
practical, along the entire length of the common line
between properties. The screening device shall be
erected before any use is made of property in
accordance with the following:
1. By the owner of property zoned "O", "NS", "CS",
"B", "LI", or "IM", when such property abuts
property zoned "E", "R", "R111, "R211, "TH", "D",
"MF1411, 1IMF1811, "MF2211, or any portion of a "PD"
zoning district approved for residential uses.
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See Section 13-500(B), Perimeter Screening, for
additional specifications.
2. By the owner of property zoned "O", "NS",
"B", "LI", or "IM", when such property abuts an
"A" district which is developed with a single
family dwelling unit, and the dwelling unit is
within 500' of the property zoned "O", "NS", "CS",
"B", "LI", or "IM".
3. By the owner of property zoned "MF1411, "MF18" or
1IMF22", when such property abuts property zoned
"E" "R" , "R1" , "R2" , "TH" , "D" or any portion of
a "PD" zoning district approved for residential
uses permitted in the "E", "R", "R111, "R21f, "TH"
or "D" districts.
4. By the owner of property zoned "A" when such
property is developed with a nonresidential use
and when such property abuts property zoned "E"
through "MF2211, or any portion of a "PD" zoning
district approved for residential uses.
B. Erection and Maintenance of Screening Devices.
1. When a screening device is required, it shall be
the responsibility of the user of the more
intensively zoned property to erect the required
screening device along the common lot line between
the properties. No Certificate of Occupancy will
be issued until the required screening device has
been erected.
2. All screening devices required by this Ordinance
or action of the Board of Adjustment shall be
perpetually maintained, repaired or replaced by
the owner or user of the more intensive zoned
property. All structurally unsound fences, when
'not required by this Ordinance, shall be repaired,
replaced, or removed by the owner or user of the
property upon which the fence is located.
3. No fence or other screening device, whether
required or not, shall be higher than 8' above the
highest adjacent grade within 10' of the fence,
without prior Board approval.
4. When any stockade fence or other screening device,
whether required or not, is located on a lot
adjacent to a public street, said fence or
screening device shall have its back side oriented
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away from view from the adjacent public street.
For the purpose of this Section, the back side of
the stockade fence shall be the side with exppsed
posts or rails.
5. When a double frontage lot is developed with the
major thoroughfare as the rear lot line and a
screening device is installed, the screening
device may be located on the property line so long
as it does not constitute a sight obstruction, as
regulated in Article IX of the Streets Chapter of
the Code of the City of Arlington.
6. Required screening devices shall not extend into
the required street frontage setback.
C. Site Features Screened
1. Outside Storage Areas and Loading Docks - All
storage areas and loading docks not screened by an
intervening building, shall be screened from view
from any public street right-of-way. In addition,
storage and loading areas must be screened from
view from any adjoining property when that
property requires a transitional buffer as
identified in Table A of this Article.
2. Screening shall be accomplished by an opaque
screen consisting of one or a combination of the
following:
a. Freestanding walls, wing walls or fences.
b. Earthen berms in conjunction with trees and
other landscaping.
C. Landscaping, which must be opaque and 8' in
height within 18 months of planting.
3. Screening shall be a minimum height of 8' to
screen truck berths, loading docks, areas
designated for permanent parking or storage of
heavy vehicles and equipment or materials.
4. Screening shall be of a length to screen the
maximum size trailer which can be accommodated on
site. Sites which can accommodate a full size
tractor -trailer shall provide a 48' wing wall,
where wing walls are used.
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6. Refuse Facility Screened. Each refuse facility
shall be completely screened from view of public
streets and adjoining nonindustrial zoned
properties by:
a. ` meeting the requirements of the other
sections of this ordinance; or
b. Screening on three sides by masonry walls not
less than the height of the bin or container.
An opening shall be situated so that the
container is not visible from adjacent
properties and public streets unless the
opening is equipped with an opaque gate.
Gates must have tie backs to secure in the
open position.
7. New refuse facilities placed on existing
development shall be screened in accordance with
this Section.
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8. Stacking Lanes for Drive-Throucth Service Windows
Screened. Stacking lanes for drive-through
service windows shall be screened according to the
following:
a. Stacking lanes for drive-through service
windows adjacent to a public street shall be
screened to a height of 31.
b. Stacking lanes internal to a unified
development shall be screened to a height of
3' on both sides of exterior driving lanes.
C. Screening shall be opaque and consist of one
or a combination of the following:
(1) Screening shrubs.
(2) Walls.
(3) Berms.
d. Plant Specifications - Screening shrubs shall
be spaced a minimum of 3' on center and shall
be a minimum of five gallon containers and
shall be capable of reaching a minimum height
of 3' within 18 months of planting.
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improvements caused during installation of utilities.
D. All utilities shall be installed underground.
Section 6.9 - Tree Preservation:
A. The purposes of this section is to establish rules and' ,regulations
governing the protection of trees within the City', of, Bedford and to
encourage the protection of healthy trees.
S. Definitions:
1. Buildable area: ThatPo rtion of a building site exclusive of the
required yard areas on 'which a structure or building improvements
may be erected, and including' the actual structure,' driveway,
parking lot, pool, and other construction as shown on a site plan.
2. Drip line: A vertical line run through the outermost portion of
the crown of a tree and extending to the ground.
3. Tree: Any self-supporting woody perennial plant which has a trunk
diameter of three (3) inches or more when measured a at the point
of four and one-half (4}) feet above ground level and which
normally attains an overall height of at least twenty (20) feet at
maturity usually with one (1) main stem or trunk and many
branches. It may appear to have several stems or trunks as in
several varieties of oak. -
4. Yard area: The front, side and rear yard areas as required under
the comprehensive zoning code and the zoning district requirement
applicable thereto.
S. Undesirable trees: Trees that have been evaluated by the city and
identified by the Texas Forest Service and/or Texas Agricultural
Extension Service as being considered undesirable type trees, for
lack of shade and/or aesthetic value.
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Scientific Name
Acer negundo
Ailanthus altissima
Albizia julibrissin
Catalpa app.
Celtis laevigata
Celtis occidentalis
Crataegus spp.
Eleagnus angustifolius
Firmiana simplex
Maclura pomifera
Melia azedarach
Morus rubra
Parkinsonia aculeata
Populus spp.
Prosopis glandulosa
Common Name
Boxelder
Tree of Heaven
Silktree
Catalpa
Sugarberry
Common Hackberry
Hawthorns
Russian Olive
Chinese Parasol
Bois d'Arc
Chinaberry
Red Mulberry
Palo Verde
Cottonwood & Popla
Honey Mesquite
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Prunus blireiana
Robiniapseudoacacia
Salix spp.
Tamarix ,spp.,
Thuja spp.
Ulmus pumila
Ziyphus jujube
Desirable trees: All other
city as undesirable.
Ornamental Plum
Black Locust
willow
Tamarisk "M
Arborvitae
Siberian Elm
Jujube
trees not specifically listed by the
' C. Applicability: .The terms and provisions of this section shall apply to
real property as follows:
' 1. All..vacant and undeveloped property.
2. All unimproved property.
3.. All easements and right-of-ways except those included in a plat
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
D. No person, directly or indirectly, shall cut down, destroy, remove or
move,- or effectively destroy through damaging, any tree situated on
property described above without first obtaining a tree removal permit
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unless an exception specified herein is met.
Existing and proposed site elevations, grades and major contours.
E. Application: Permits for removal of trees covered herein shall be
3.
obtained by making application on a form prescribed by the City to the
Building Department and shall pay a nonreturnable fee of five dollars
The location of trees on the site to be removed.
(;5.00) for each acre or fraction thereof for a maximum of :200.00.
5.
The application shall be accompanied by a preliminary plat showing the
exact location, size (trunk diameter and height), common name of all
on plan and shall reason proposed
trees to be removed. The application shall also be accompanied by a
6.
written document indicating the reasons for removal of trees and two
copies of a legible site plan drawn to the largest practicable shall
at the discretion of the Building Official, for a site plan if
indicating the following:
1. Location of all existing or proposed structures, improvements and
site uses, properly dimensioned and referenced to property lines,
and setback and yard. requirements.
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2.
Existing and proposed site elevations, grades and major contours.
3.
Location of existing and proposed utility easements.
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The location of trees on the site to be removed.
5.
Tree information required above shall be summarized in legend form
the include the for the removal.
on plan and shall reason proposed
6.
Aerial photographs, at 'an appropriate scale, may be substituted,
at the discretion of the Building Official, for a site plan if
adequate site information is supplied on the aerial photographs.
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F. Application Review: Upon receipt of a proper application, the Building
Official shall review the application and consider the effect of the
removal or relocation of any tree upon the drainage, topography, safety
hazards, health of tree, and the natural resources prior to the
granting or denying of any application. Said review may include a
field inspection of the site, and the application may be referred to
such department as deemed appropriate for review and recommendations.
If the application is made in conjunction with a site plan submitted
for approval, the application will be considered as part of the site
plan, and no permit shall be issued without site plan approval.
G. Tree Removal Permits:
1. No tree removal permits shall be issued unless one of the
following conditions exist:
a. The tree is located where structures, buildings, utilities,
or other improvements are to be placed and the removal of
such tree is essential for the proper development of the
tract and the relocation of the tree is not feasible.
b. The tree is dead, diseased, injured, in danger of falling,
interferes with utility service, creates unsafe vision
clearance, dangerously close to existing or proposed
structures or buildings, undesirable, or conflicts with other
ordinances or regulations.
C. Under no circumstances shall there be clear cutting of trees
on a property prior to the issuance of a tree removal permit.
2. Upon issuance of a tree removal permit, the developer shall be
allowed.to remove trees located on the buildable area of the
property. Desirable trees located in required yard areas, buffers
and open space areas shall be maintained. The buildable area
shall include sufficient adjacent area to allow the normal
operation of construction equipment as determined by the Building
Official.
3. Permit(s) for tree removal not issued in connection with a
building permit or a site plan shall become void ninety (90) days
after the issue date on the permit. Permits for tree removal
issued in connection with a building permit or site plan shall be
valid for the period of that building permit's or site plan's
validity.
H. Replacement:
1. In the event that it is necessary to remove a desirable tree(s)
outside the buildable area, the developer, as condition to
issuance of a tree removal permit, may be required to replace the
desirable tree(s) being removed with comparable trees somewhere
within the site.
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2. A sufficient number of trees shall be planted to ecptal, in
caliper, the diameter of the tree removed. said replacement trees
shall be a minimum of 3" caliper and 7 feet in height when
planted, and shall be a desirable tree as defined herein.
3. At the time of application review, the person responsible for
replacement, time of replacement and location will be determined
by the Building Official.
I. Tree Protection.
1. During any construction or land development, the developer shall
clearly mark all trees to be maintained and all such trees or
groups of trees. The developer shall not allow the movement of
equipment or the storage of equipment, materials, debris or fill
to be placed within the drip line of any tree.
2. During the construction stage of development, the developer shall
not allow cleaning of equipment or material under the canopy drip
line of any tree or group of trees to remain. Neither shall the
developer allow the disposal of any waste material such as, but
not limited to, paint, oil, solvents, asphalt, concrete, mortar,
etc., under the canopy of any tree or group of .trees to remain..
2. During the period of an emergency such as a tornado, storm, flood,
or other act of God, the requirements of this ordinance may be
waived as may be deemed necessary the Building Official.
3. All licensed plant or tree nurseries shall be exempt from the
terms and provision of this section only in relation to those
trees planted and growing on the premises of said licensee which
are so planted and growing for the sale or intended sale to the
general public in the ordinary course of said licensee's business.
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3. No attachments or wires of any kind, other than those of a
protective nature, shall be attached to any tree.
4. No structure or impervious paving shall be located within a 6"
radius of a trunk perimeter of any tree.
J. Appeals: Any person. aggrieved by a decision of the Building Official
under this Section of the Subdivision Ordinance shall have the right to
make an appeal to the Building Commission, or any successor thereof, as
provided in ,Section 6-9 of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances.
K. Exceptions:
1. In the event that any tree shall be determined to be in a
hatardous or dangerous condition so as to endanger the public
health, welfare or safety, and require immediate removal without
delay, authorization may be given by the Building Official and the
tree may then be removed without obtaining a written permit as
herein required.
2. During the period of an emergency such as a tornado, storm, flood,
or other act of God, the requirements of this ordinance may be
waived as may be deemed necessary the Building Official.
3. All licensed plant or tree nurseries shall be exempt from the
terms and provision of this section only in relation to those
trees planted and growing on the premises of said licensee which
are so planted and growing for the sale or intended sale to the
general public in the ordinary course of said licensee's business.
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4. Utility companies franchised by the city may remove trees which
endanger public safety and welfare by interfering with utility
service, except that where such trees are on owner -occupied
properties developed for one -family use, disposal ofYsuch trees
shall be at the option of the property owner. Utility companies
shall file with the Building Official the standards and
specifications used by such company for the removal and/or pruning
of trees. Such standards and specifications must be filed with
the Building Official within thirty (30) days after the enactment
of this Ordinance. If such plans and specifications are approved
by the Building Official, a utility tree removal permit shall be
issued. Such utility removal permit shall be good for any tree
removal or pruning work of the utility company for a period of one
year from the issuance date.
5. The provisions and requirements of this Section of the Subdivision
Ordinance shall not apply to projects of the City of Bedford;
provided, however, that all City of Bedford projects that may
affect trees shall preserve, replace, and relocate trees whenever
feasible.
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SECTION 11. LANDSCAPING
11.1 APPLICATION OF SECTION
That Section 11.1A of Ordinance 1638the Zoning Ordinance of the City of College Station is hercb�
;
amended to read as follows:
A. The landscaping requirements of this Section shall apply to all land located in the City of College
Station and proposed for site development. Such las�Ping requirements shall become applicable
as to each individual lot at such tune as an application for a building permit on such lot is made.
requirements of this section shall. apply to all land in the Cary of College Station
The proposed
�1 h turemants shall apply either
and proposed fou�rr site development or subdivision Such streerscat� plication is made for a final
at the time application is made for building permit or at the time app
plat, at the discretion of the Zoning Official.
All landscaping requirements under this section shall run with the land and shall apply against any
owner or subsequent owner."
(Amended by Ordinance No. 2139 ojJuly 13. 1945)
p m shah comply with the requirements of this section. Phase lines if
B. Each base of a phased p jest site elements ng. buildings.
drawn shall be drawn twenty (20� feet or more from developedremainof developable sand quality. No
ponds,, etc.). The portion left for subsequent phases steal! remain til
budding permit shall be issued for a subsequent Phase of a protect tm all requirements of this
section have been met.
C. o� of College building permit
in effect at the date of such shall apply to rior to the effective date of this Section,
s� pernut. caping
D. When the requirements of this Section conflict with requirements of other provisions of this Code;
this Section shall prevail; provided, however, that the provisions of this Section slthe
be
subordinate to the provisions of Sections 9 and 10 pertaining to traffic and pedestrian etY
andprovisions of Ordinance 1728.
E. On sites where -floodplain exists, the floodplain area will be subtracted from the total site area when
calculating landscape requirements. Therefore, trees or shrubs in this area will not be applicable to
the project's landscape. If development in the floodplain is proposed, the site size (for landscape
requirements) will be determined by a line drawn 20 feet from anylopedar ( material in
driveways, recreation, etc.). L.andscaPe Points may be accrued from appropriate
this zone.
11.2 DEFINITIONS
For the purpo� of this Section the following terms shall have the special meanings ascribed to them
below, which special meanings shall govern in case of conflict with the general definitions of Section 2.
CANOPY TREE: Any self-supporting woody plant with one well-defined trunk and a distinct and definite
formed crown which attains a height of at least thirty (30) feet.
NON -CANOPY TREE: Any self-supporting woody plant with one or more trunks which Mains a height
of at least fifteen (15) feet.
except Celtis occidentalis (Hadcberry), with one
EXISTING TREE: Any self-supporting woody plant, �
well-defined trunk twos amended by Ordinance Noin diameter or m. 1876 datedDecemberter at one foot above 13, ground.
SHRUB: A woody perennial plant differing from a perennial herb by its more woody stem and from a tree
by its low stature and habit of branching from the base.
GROUNDCOVER: A spreading plant including sods and grasses less than 18 inches in height, which is
used for erosion control.
BARRICADE AREA FOR EXISTING TREES: A protected area extending in a radius from every
protected tree that prevents intrusion by construction equipment, vehicles and people. All existing
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undergrowth shall remain until construction is complete and may be removed at that time by hand
clearing only.
PARKING - INTERIOR - Parking rows which are not located on the periphery of the proposed
project site and further, where none of the parking spaces abut any property line associated with
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the proposed project site.
PARKING - PERIPHERAL - Parking rows consisting of individual parking spaces which abut the
periphery or property lines associated with the proposed project site.
PARKING ROWS - SINGLE PARKING ROW: A single row of spaces for the parking of motor vehicles
as illustrated in Section 9. DOUBLE PARKING ROW: Two parallel rows of spaces for the parking
of motor vehicles arranged so that when parked, the front end of each motor vehicle faces the front
end of another motor vehicle as illustrated in Section 9.
PARKING SPACE - A space used for the parking of a motor vehicle, where said space is not less
than nine (9) feet wide, twenty (20) feet long and contains not less than one hundred eighty (180)
square feet of area.
PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE - A committee composed of the City Planner, the City Engineer
and the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, or his or her designated alternate.
11.3 PLANT MATERIALS
The City Forester shall determine which types of generally used plants are viable in the City of
College Station area, and he shall prepare a guide of such plants. This guide shall set fQrth the
generic and scientific names. This planting guide shall be available to all applicants under this
section. At the request of the Planning Division, the Commission, or any applicant, the Forester
will determine the viability of any other plant variety proposed for utilization upon a plan or for
inclusion in the guide.
11.4 SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
A. When site pian review by the Project Review Committee and/or the Planning and Zoning
Commission is required, the site plan shall contain the information listed in the subsections
below:
1. The location of existing boundary lines and dimensions of the tract.
2. The location of existing and proposed utility easements on or adjacent to the lot and the
location. of overhead power lines and any underground utilities.
3. The location, size and type of proposed landscaping in proposed landscaped areas: and
the size of proposed landscaped area. Botanical nomenclature as well as common names
roust be listed.
4. All canopy trees must be labeled as containerized or balled and burlapped.
5. The location, species and diameter of existing trees having a trunk diameter two (2")
inches or larger. Also include barricade sizes if points are to be awarded.
6. An indication of how the applicant plans to barricade the existing trees, which are
proposed to receive points, from damage during construction.
7. An irrigation system plan.
AAs amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10. 1994.)
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8. Information necessary for verifying whether the minimum rcquired landscaping points
have been met under subsections 11.5(a) & 11.5(b) (existing trees and barricades).
9. An indication of adjacent land uses, existing development and roadways.
10. Details on soil depth and composition. "r
B. Landscaping requirements shall include a tree survey of existing trees within the landscape
reserve. Special approval is required for the removal of trees of four inch (41 caliper or more.
11.5 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
A. The required landscaping requirements shall be determined on a point basis. Landscaping
points shall be determined by either the total square footage or the total number of parking
spaces of the project, whichever is greater. The applicant shall be required to install
landscdevelopment
basedon
pthe total oints. The number ober of f pot pe oints. Theminimum
hall be deterroints minedfon'ny
the
developme P
following basis:
0-50 spaces...................................... 16 pointsper space
ints
51-100 spaces (next 50 spaces) ....... 12 poin s per
space
101-200 spaces (next 100 spaces) ... 10 p Per space
201+ spaces........................................8 points per space
The number of points per square foot of site area shall be determined as follows:
30 points per 1000 square feet of site area.
B. Accrued landscaping points are expended on landscaping material with the following point
values: (all caliper measurements are at twelve (12") inches above the ground)
is 2" to 14.5" caliper
Unprotected Existing Canopy Tree 35 P
is 2" to 4.5" caliper
Protected Existing Canopy Tree 50 P
pts. Min. 4.5" caliper
Protected Existing Canopy Tree 300 P
75 pts. 1.5" to 2" caliper
New Canopy Tree 150 Ps 2.1" to 3.4" caliper
(containerized or boxed) 300 pts. 3.5" and larger
s. 1.5" to 2" caliper
New canopy tree (balled and burlapped) 40 75 Pts. 2.1" to 3.4' caliper
150 pts. 3.5" and larger
New Canopy Tree (containerized)
75 pts. Min. 1 1/2" caliper
pts. Between 4" and 8"
Existing Trees (if barricaded at 1' 200 P
per caliper inch of tree)
Existing Trees (if barricaded at 1' 300 pts.
Larger than 8"
per caliper inch of tree)
Non -canopy Tree
40 pts. Min. 5 ft. to 6 ft.
10 pts. Min. 5 gallon
Shrubs Min. 1 gallon (dwarfs)
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Groundeover (grasses) 0 Qts. see section 11.5.C.(1) & (2)
' Whether a tree qualifies as a protected existing canopy tree shall be determined by the
Zoning Official or his delegate. To receive landscape points, all existing trees must be in
good form and condition and reasonably free of damage by insects and/or disease.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994.) Y
C. (1) Groundcover is required in parking lot islands, in swales and drainage areas, in the 24'
landscape reserve and in all unpaved portions of street or highway right-of-way abutting
the property.
(2) If gran is to be
� ucful taklive grass eover of grasses. oundcover is uired, whether
by solid sod overlay opreptanting and successful
D. Every project must expend a minimum of 50% of its point total on canopy trees.
E. Every development must employ an irrigation system
F. Replacement of dead landscaping must occur within forty-five (45) days of notification by the
Zoning Official or his delegate, Replacement material must be of similar character and the
same or higher point total as the dead landscaping. Failure to replace dead landscaping, as
required by the Zoning Official, shall constitute a violation of this section of the ordinance
for which the penalty provision may be invoked.
G. Eroded or otherwise displaced soil must be removed from the right-of-way abutting the
project._ .
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994.1
11.6 COMPLETION AND EXTENSION
A. The zoning Official or his delegate shall review all landscaping for completion in compliance
with this section and the approved landscape plan. Landscaping shall be completed irr
compliance with the plan before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. However, the applicant
may receive an extension of four (4) months from the date of the Certificate of Occupancy
upori the approval of an application for extension with a bond or letter of credit in the amount
of Five ($5.00) Dollars times the number of landscape points required for the project. The
letter of credit or bond shall be approved by the City Attorney or his delegate. Upon approwd
by the City Attorney, the Zoning Official or his delegate shall issue a Certificate of occupancy.
Failure to complete the landscaping according to the approved landscape plan
expiration of the four (4) month period shall constitute grounds for forfeiting the bond or
cashing of the letter of credit by the Zoning Official or his delegate. Also, failure to complete
the approved landscaping shall constitute a violation of this section.
B. if violation of any section of this ordinance occurs, the Zoning Official or his delegate may
prosecute in Municipal Court or request the City Attorney to file an injunction in the
appropriate Court of competent jurisdiction. A fine of not less than or more than Two
Hundred ($200.00) Dollars shall be imposed for each day's violation.
11.7 PUBLIC PROPERTIES
All matters involving the preservation, pruning, planting and removal of trees and shrubs in
parks. along City streets and in other public places shall be the responsibility of the Community
Appearance Committee and the City Forester.
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11.8 REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Landscape plans shall be reviewed by the appropriate staff as outlined in section 10. 1.
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In the event that a landscape plan goes before the Planning & Zoning Commission as per Section
10.3 or Section 10.4, the Planningeand on theing commission may consider and basis of viability in the local area aineove any other
plant variety not listed in guide
The Commission may require reasonable screening within a project. or of adjacent land uses, and
may reject any particular types of plants proposed in a landscaping plan, whether or riot
ission or the City Forester as to viability. where a
shallhaty ve
p
previously approved by the Comm . Me Commission
of plant is necessary and appropriate for such screening purposes
no authority to reject any landscaping plan on the basis of types of plants proposed for any reason
other than viability, necessary screening, or utility interference.
11.9 PARKING
A. parking of vehicles shall not be allowed on approved landscaped areas or on landscaped
areas for projects which were built prior to this ordinance.
s shall be considered a violation of this ordinance.
B. parking of vehicles on landscaped area
subject to the gcneral penalty provisions of this ordinance.
11.10 STREETSCAPE
The following requirements for streetscapes may be imposed either at the time of site plan or
subdivision approval:
A. Street trees as shown reets lcorrido included in this section must be instal ed.
These areas shall be considered special
B. Along all major arterials except the special corridors, one shade tree for every twenty-five feet
(251 of frontage shall be installed. Two (2) ornamental trees may be substituted for one (1)
shade tree (Plant list A - grouped as desired within the landscape reserve).
C. Along minor arterials except the special corridors, one (1) shade tree for every thirty-two feet
(32') of frontage shall be installed. a'I'wdo 52Ted within �e landscape reserveruted for one (1)
shade tree (Plant list B - grouped
D. Along University Drive and Texas Avenue. one (1) Water Oak (Quercus Nigra) every sixty feet
(60') planted on center must be installed. On sites with overhead utilities across the res(.rve,
tree yaupons (ilex vomitoria) every 18 feet (18') on center may be substituted as a temporary
measure until utilities are underground.
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F. Parking areas adjacent i ntheofront. S shall eni g may beprovided
accomplished using plantother
ings,than
berm rigor
family if parking is in
structural elements.
F. Dumpsters, off-street loading areas, and utility connections must be adequately screened.
G. Vegetation must be set back twenty feet (20') from any driveway curb and forty-five feet (45'1
from the curb at intersections of streets.
H. Three hundred (300) additional points shall be provided for every fifty (50) lineal feet o,
frontage on a major or minor arterial or special corridor. Driveway openings may be
subtracted from total frontage.
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1. A ten percent (10%) point credit will be awarded if twenty-five percent (250/b) or more of
parking area consists of enhanced paving.
2. A ten percent (10%) point credit for every one percent (1%) of site area devoted to special
facilities (water features. etc.). Y
1. Planting guidelines:
For large shade trees and ornamental trees:
(a) The pit should be dug two (2) feet greater in diameter than the size of the
ht r
oot ball.
Backfill consisting of three (3) parts sandy loam topsoil and one (1) p pine bark
mulch should be placed around the root ball of all new trees.
2. Soil preparation for shrubs and groundcover:
(a) Bed areas should have a minimum of six inches (61 depth of prepared soil m
ix. The
soil mix should consist of three (3) parts sandy loam topsoil and one (1) part pine bark
mulch or compost. Five pounds of commercial fertilizer should be added per one
hundred square feet (100 sf) of bed cover.
11.11 PLANT LISTS
A. Plant List A:
1. Shade Trees
Cedar Elm (Ulmus Crassifolia)
Live Oak (Quercus Virginia)
Winged Elm (Ulmus Alata)
Water Oak (Quercus Nigra)
Chinese Pistache (Pistacia Chinensis)
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata)
Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa)
Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata)
2. Ornamental Trees
Red Bud (Cercis Canadensis)
Tree Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria)
Crabapple (Malus Species)
Tree Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica)
Shining Sumac (Rhus Copalina)
Possumhaw (ilex Decidua)
Hawthorn (Crateagus L.)
B. Plant List B:
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Shade Trees
Cedar Elm (Ulmus Crassifolia)
Live Oak (Quercus Virginia)
Water Oak (Quercus Nigra)
Chinese Pistache (Pistacia Chinensis)
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata)
Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa)
Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum)
Willow Oak (Quercus Phellos)
Red Oak (Quercus Shumardi)
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2. Ornamental Trees
Red Bud (Cercts Canadensts)
Tree Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria)
Crabapple (Malus Species)
Tree Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica)
Bradford pear (gyrus Redspire)
(As amended by Ordinance Na. 2097 dated November 10, 1994)
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ORDINANCE NO.
An .ordinance amending CHAPTER 51, "PART I OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT
CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, by amending Sections 51-4.219, 51-4.401,
51-4.402, 51-4.403, and 51-4.803, Division 51-4.700, and Articles VIII and X, and by
adding a new Division 51-4.310, and amending CHAPTER 51A, "PART II OF THE
DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, by
amending Sections 51A-4.219, 51A-4.401, 51A-4.402, 51A-4.403, 51A-4.702, 51A-4.803,
51A-8.403, 51A-8.510, and Article X, and adding a new Section 51A-8.511 and a new
Division 51A-4.310; amending CHAPTER 51 to make it consistent with the
landscaping and tree preservation provisions in CHAPTER 51A; requiring a tree
survey showing the location, caliper, and species of trees as a part of an application
for a specific use permit (SUP), planned development (PD) district, development
impact review (DIR), and a plat; authorizing the board of adjustment to grant a
special exception to reduce required front, side, and rear yard setbacks and the off-
street parking requirement in order to preserve trees; authorizing a reduction in the
minimum lot area within a community unit development (CUD) when
unimproved open space in a flood plain is preserved; authorizing the acceptance of
a conservation easement; making significant changes to the landscaping regulations,
including requiring persons who remove large trees from their property in certain
circumstances to plant trees, donate trees to the park and recreation department, or
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or make a payment into a reforestation fund; repealing Section 51A -4.301(i);
providing a penalty not to exceed $2,000, including a minimum penalty of $400 for
unauthorized tree removals; providing a saving clause; providing a severability
clause; and providing an effective date.
WHEREAS, the city plan commission and the city council, in accordance with
the provisions of the Charter of the City of Dallas, the state law, and the applicable
ordinances of the city, have given the required notices and have held the required
public hearings regarding these amendments; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DALLAS:
SECTION 1. That Section 51-4.219, "Specific Use Permit (SUP)," of Division
51-4..200, "Use Regulations," of Article IV, "Zoning Regulations," of CHAPTER 51,
"PART I OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as
amended, is amended by replacing the existing language with the following:
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SECTION 2. That Article IV, "Zoning Regulations," of CHAPTER 51, "PART I
OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, is
amended by adding a new Division 51-4.310, "Off -Street Parking Reductions," to
read as follows:
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SECTION, 3. That Subsection (d), "Schedule of Minimum Front Yards," of
Section 51-4.401, "Minunum Front Yard," of Division 51-4.400, "Yard, Lot, and Space
Regulations," of Article IV, "Zoning Regulations," of CHAPTER 51, "PART I OF
THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, is
amended by renumbering Subsection (d) as Subsection (e) and adding a new
Subsection (d), "Special Exception for Tree Preservation," to read as follows:
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adversely affected.
SECTION 4. That Subsection (d), "Schedule of Minimum Side Yards," of
Section 514.402, "Minimum Side Yard," of Division 51-4..400, •-Yard, Lot, and Space
Regulations," of Article IV, "Zoning Regulations," of CHAPTER 51, "PART I OF
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THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, is
amended by renumbering Subsection (d) as Subsection (e) and adding a new
Subsection (d), "Special Exception for Tree Preservation," to _read as follows
"LM S2ecial exception for tree preservation.
W The board may grant a a2ecial exception to the minimum side
yard re!quiremgnts-in this section to �reserve iii existing -tree,
Q In determining whether to grant this spedal exception. the board
shall consider the following factors:
Vaether the reQuested special excel2tion is compatible
with the character of h- i- •h.,• ••.••
3Yhether the value of • :n• .n• properties will -be
adversely affected.
LQ Whether the tree is worthy of preservation,"
SEcnON 5. That Subsection (d), "Schedule of Minimum Rear Yards," of
Section 51-4.403, "Minimum Rear Yard," of Division 51-4.400, "Yard, Lot, and Space
Regulations,' ofArticle"Zoning Regulations,"of
shallTHE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, is
amended by renumbering Subsection (d) as Subsection (e) and adding a new
Subsection (d), "Special Exception for Tree Preservation," to read as follows:
%dj Special exception for tree preservation,
yard reQuirements in this section to preserve an existing tree.
fZ In determining whether to grant this s=ial excep r
• •- the followingfactors:
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That Division 51-4.700, "Zoning Procedures," of Article IV,
"Zoning Regulations," of CHAPTER 51, "PART I OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT
CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, is amended by replacing the existing
language with the following:
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SECTION 7. That Paragraph (1), "In General," of Subsection (d), "Site Plan
Requisites," of Section 51-4.803, "Site Plan Review," of Division 51-4.800,
"Development Impact Review," of Article IV, "Zoning Procedures," of CHAPTER
51, "PART I OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as
amended, is amended to read as follows:
"(1) In general.. A site plan submitted for review under this section
must:
(A) include a location diagram showing the position of the lot
in relation to surrounding streets in the city's major street network;
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(B) contain title block and reference information pertaining to
the lot and plan, including the name of the project, the names of the persons
responsible for preparing the plan, the zoning classification of the lot, the scale of
the plan (both numeric and graphic), and the date of submission, with provision for
dating revisions; Y
(C) show the dimensions of the lot, and indicate lot area in
both square feet and acres;
(D) show or describe the building envelope for each existing
and proposed building on the lot;
(E) show the location of all existing streets, alleys, easements
for street purposes, utility and other easements, floodway management areas, and
the 100 -year flood plain, if applicable;
(F) show all areas proposed for dedication or reservation;
(G) show zoning setback and building lines for each existing
and proposed building on the lot;
(M show all existing and proposed points of ingress and
egress and estimated peak hour turning movements to and from existing and
proposed public and private streets and alleys;
(1) show all existing and proposed median cuts and
driveways located within 250 feet of the lot;
show all existing and proposed off-street parking and
loading areas, indicating the general dimensions of parking bays, aisles, and
driveways, and the number of cars to be accommodated in each row of parking
spaces;
(K) show all existing and proposed provisions for pedestrian
circulation on the lot, including sidewalks, walkways, crosswalks, and pedestrian
plazas;
(L) indicate average daily traffic counts on adjacent streets and
illustrate estimated peak hour turning movements at intersections located within
250 feet of the lot;
(M) show the location and indicate the type of any special
traffic regulation facilities proposed or required;
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(N) show the existing and proposed topography of the lot
using contours at intervals of two feet or less. Existing contours must be shown
with dashed lines; proposed contours must be shown with solid lines;
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(0) show the existing and proposed locations for municipal
solid waste containers and receptacles;
(P) show surrounding properties and the approximate
location of buildings within a distance of 250 feet of the lot, indicating their zoning
district classification. Surrounding properties may be drawn at a smaller scale than
that required under Subsection (c); [44)
(M contain any other reasonable and pertinent information
that the director determines to be necessary for site plan review."
SECTION 8. That Paragraph (2), "Residential Adjacency Items," of Subsection
(d), "Site Plan Requisites," of Section 51-4.803, "Site Plan Review," of Division 51-
4.800, "Development Impact Review," of Article IV, "Zoning Regulations," of
CHAPTER 51, "PART I OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City
Code, as amended, is amended to read as follows:
"(2) Residential adjacency items. If the lot has a residential adjacency as
defined in Subsection (d)(3) and is not in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District
(Planned Development District No. 193), the site plan must:
(A) show the existing and proposed locations for all building
entrances, exits, service areas, and windows;
(B) show the location and indicate the type, size, and height of
perimeter fencing, screening, and buffering elements proposed or required;
(C) show all provisions to be made to direct and detain storm water
and to mitigate erosion both during and following the completion of construction;
(D) show the location and indicate the type, orientation, size, and
height of light standards which will illuminate any portion of a required yard;
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4}3 show the location of existing and proposed signs; and, -
M [�C4] contain any other reasonable and 'pertinent information
that the director determines to be necessary for site plan review."
SECTION 9. That Article VIII, "Plat Regulations," of CHAPTER 51, "PART I
OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE, of the Dallas City Code, as amended, is
amended by replacing the existing. language with the following:
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SECTION 10. That Article X, "Landscape Regulations," of CHAPTER 51,
"PART I OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as
amended, is amended by replacing the existing language with the following:
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SECTION 11. That Subparagraph (A) of Paragraph (2) of Subsection (b),
"Specific Use Permit Procedure," of Section 51A-4.219, "Specific Use Permit (SUP),"
of Division 51A-4.200, "Use Regulations," of Article IV, "Zoning Regulations," of
CHAPTER 51A, "PART II OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas
City Code, as amended, is amended to read as follows:
property;
"(A) a site plan that includes:
{i) the dimensions, bearings, and street frontage of the
(ii) the location of buildings, structures, and uses;
(iii) the method of ingress and egress;
(iv) off-street parking and loading arrangements;
(v) screening, lighting, and landscaping, if appropriate; [,-*R4]
(,y U any other information the director determines necessary
for a complete review of the proposed development; and"
SECTION 12. That Paragraph (8) of Subsection (b), "Specific Use Permit
Procedure," of Section 51A-4.219, "Specific Use Permit (SUP)," of Division 51A-4.200,
"Use Regulations," of Article TV, "Zoning Regulations," of CHAPTER 51A, "PART II
OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, is
amended to read as follows:
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"(8) The applicant shall go through the procedures outlined above in
Paragraphs (1) and (2) to amend a landscape plan that is part of an SUP ordinance,
except that the director may authorize minor changes in the landscape plan that do
not:
(A) reduce the 2grimeter(manda ems] landscape buffer strip;
(B) Crotaee d,ina—-rypeim o cL.i by the ph
(C} alter the design standards selected [49 -a-ehieve the point seefe
Reed -ed ier- ]; or
(Q j41;44 detrimentally affect the plan's screening or buffering
function. The applicant may appeal the decision of the director to the commission."
SECTION 13. That Article IV, "Zoning Regulations," of CHAPTER 51A,
"PART II OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as
amended, is amended by adding a new Division 51A-4.310, "Off -Street Parking
Reductions," to read as follows:
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tern�inates if and when that use is changed or discontinued.
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SECTION 14. That Subsection (d); "Schedule of Minimum Front Yards," of
Section 51A-4.401, "Minimum Front Yard," of Division 51A-4.400, "Yard, Lot, and
Space Regulations," of Article IV, "Zoning Regulations," of CHAPTER 51A, "PART
H OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, is
amended by renumbering Subsection (d) as Subsection (e) and adding a new
Subsection (d), "Special Exception for Tree Preservation," to read as follows:
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adversely affected. p .
4Q Whether the tree is worthy of preservation."
SECTION 15. That Subsection (d), "Schedule of Minimum Side Yards," of
Section 51A-4.402, "Minimum Side Yard," of Division 51A-4.400, "Yard, Lot, and
Space Regulations," of Article IV, "Zoning Regulations," of CHAPTER 51A, "PART
II OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, is
amended by renumbering Subsection (d) as Subsection (e) and adding a new '
Subsection (d), "Special Exception for Tree Preservation," to read as follows:
The board may grant a special exception to the minimum side
yard �ts in this section to preserve an existing tree.
M In determining whether to grant this s=ial exception, the board
shall consider the following factois:
M Whether the value of surrounding properties will be
SECTION 16. That Subsection (d), "Schedule of Minimum Rear Yards," of
Section 51A-4.403, "Minimum Rear Yard," of Division 51A-4.400, "Yard, Lot, and
Space Regulations," of Article IV, "Zoning Regulations," of CHAPTER 51A, "PART
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II OF T'HE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, is
amended by renumbering Subsection (d) as Subsection (e) and adding a new
Subsection (d), "Special Exception for Tree Preservation," to read as follows-
M In determining whether to- grant this s-_r41_kw
bl-excen6-on-th-e-boa-rd
shall consid-r the following,•i•
J& Whether- the requested I special exception is compatible
with the character of ••r
adversely affected.
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SECTION 17. That Subparagraph (A) of Paragraph (1) of Subsection (d), "Site
Analysis," of Section 51A-4.702, "Planned Development (PD) District Regulations,"
of Division 51A-4.700, "Zoning Procedures," of Article. IV, "Zoning Regulations," of
CHAPTER 51A, "PART II OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas
City Code, as amended, is amended to read as follows:
"(A) Location of flood plains, water bodies, creeks, marshes, drainage
areas, trees near FrQposed construction activity (including ca_il er common name,
and scientific name [trees in dose_proximity that all have a caliper of less than eight
inches may be designated as a "gzoup of trees" with only the number notedl)[4Rajep
tree-g�epis], rock outcroppings, important view corridors of scenic vistas and
skylines, and any other significant natural features."
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SECTION 18. That Subsection (i), "Amendments to the Landscape Plan," of
Section 51A-4.702, "Planned Development (PD) District Regulations," of Division
51A-4.700, "Zoning Procedures," of Article IV, "Zoning Regulations," of CHAPTER
51A, "PART H OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as
amended, is amended to read as follows:
The applicant shall go through the procedures outlined in Section 51A-4.701
to amend a landscape plan that is part of a PD ordinance, except that the director
may authorize minor changes in the landscape plan, that do not:
(1) reduce the perimeter mandatory] landscape buffer strip;
(2) [
(4] alter the design standards selected [
l]; or
LU[ 4}] detrimentally affect the plan's screening or buffering function.
The applicant may appeal the decision of the director to the commission."
SECTION 19. That Paragraph (1), "In General," of Subsection (d), "Site Plan
Requisites," of Section 51A-4.803, "Site Plan Review," of Division 51A-4.800,
"Development Impact Review," of Article IV, "Zoning Procedures," of CHAPTER
51A, "PART II OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as
amended, is amended to read as follows:
"(1) Inge;neral. If the site plan is required due to estimated trip
generation or a requirement for DIR in the use regulations, it must:
(A) include a location diagram showing the position of the lot
in relation to surrounding streets in the city's major street network;
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(B) contain title block and reference information pertaining to
the lot and plan, including the name of the project, the names of the persons
responsible for preparing the plan, the zoning classification of the lot, the scale of
the plan (both numeric and graphic), and the date of submission, with provision for
dating revisions;
(G) show the dimensions of the lot, and indicate lot area in
both square feet and acres;
(D) show or describe the building envelope for each existing
and proposed building on the lot;
(E) show the location of all existing streets, alleys, easements
for street purposes, utility and other easements, floodway management areas, and
the 100 -year flood plain, if applicable;
(F) show all areas proposed for dedication or reservation;
(G) show zoning setback and building lines for each existing
and proposed building on the lot;
(I) show all existing and proposed points of ingress and
egress and estimated peak hour turning movements to and from existing and
proposed public and private streets and alleys;
(1) show all existing and proposed median cuts and
driveways located within 250 feet of the lot;
(J) show all existing and proposed off-street parking and
loading areas, indicating the general dimensions of parking bays, aisles, and
driveways, and the number of cars to be accommodated in each row of parking
spaces;
(K) show all existing and proposed provisions for pedestrian
circulation on the lot, including sidewalks, walkways, crosswalks, and pedestrian
plazas;
(L) indicate average daily traffic counts on adjacent streets and
illustrate estimated peak hour turning movements at intersections located within
250 feet of the lot;
(M) show the location and indicate the type of any special
traffic regulation facilities proposed or required;
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(N) show the existing and proposed topography of the lot
using contours at intervals of two feet or less. Existing contours must be shown
with dashed lines; proposed contours must be shown with solid lines;
(0) show the existing and proposed locations for municipal
solid waste containers and receptacles;
(P) show surrounding properties and the approximate
location of buildings within a distance of 250 feet of the lot, indicating their zoning
district classification. Surrounding properties may be drawn at a smaller scale than
that required under Subsection (c); [44)
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that the director determines to be necessary for site plan review."
SECTION 20. That Paragraph (2), "Residential Adjacency Items," of
Subsection (d), "Site Plan Requisites," of Section 51A-4.803, "Site Plan Review," of
Division 51A-4.800, "Development Impact Review," of Article IV, "Zoning
Procedures," of CHAPTER 51A, "PART 11 OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT
CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, is amended to read as follows:
"(2) Residential adjacency items. If the lot has a residential adjacency
as defined in Subsection (d)(3) and is not in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District
(Planned Development District No. 193), the site plan must:
(A) satisfy the requirements of Subparagraphs (A) through
(G), (n, and (N) through JM[(P4J in Subsection (d)(1);
(B) show all existing and proposed points of ingress and
egress;
(C) show the existing and proposed locations for all building
entrances, exits, service areas, and windows;
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(D) show the location and indicate the type, size, and height of
perimeter fencing, screening, and buffering elements proposed or required;
(E) show all provisions to be made to direct and detain storm
water and to mitigate erosion both during and following the completion of
construction;
(F) show the location and indicate the type, orientation, size,
and height of light standards which will illuminate any portion of a required yard;
(G) Lshew and.t.+cnr•tz ..11 i6ti ,..v thc�_'at
g4pA show the location of existing and proposed signs;
a 4{ 1 show the existing and proposed locations of all
exterior loudspeakers and sound amplifiers;
Jjg}] show the existing and proposed locations for all
mechanical equipment capable of producing high levels of noise; and
M[414]contain any other reasonable and pertinent information
that the director determines to be necessary for site plan review."
SECTION 21. That Paragraph (1), "Preliminary Plat Submission," of
Subsection (b), "Major Plat Approval Process," of Section 51A-8.403, "Platting
Process," of Division 51A-8.400, "Procedure," of Article VIII, "Plat Regulations," of
CHAPTER 51A, "PART I OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas
City Code, as amended, is amended by adding a subparagraph (U) to read as follows:
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SECTION 22. That Subsection (c) of Section 51A-8.510, "Community Unit
Development," of Division 51A-8.500, "Subdivision Layout and Design," of Article
VIII, "Plat Regulations," of CHAPTER 51A, "PART I OF THE :DALLAS
DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, is amended to read as
follows:
"(c) The minimum lot area of any lot within the CUD may be
reduced by an amount not to exceed 25 percent of the minimum lot area for the
zoning district in which the CUD is located. Any reduction in minimum lot area
must be compensated on a square foot for square foot basis by the establishment of
permanent community open space to serve the property being platted. If five
percent or more of the community open space is unimproved and in a flood }?lain
?as defined in Article E. the minimum lot area may be reduced by u12 to 30 me cent."
SECTION 23. That Division 51A-8.500, "Subdivision Layout and Design," of
Article VIII, "Plat Regulations," of CHAPTER 51A, "PART I OF THE DALLAS
DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as amended, is amended by adding
a new Section 51A-8.511, "Conservation Easement," to read as follows:
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SECTION 24. That Article X, "Landscape Regulations," of CHAPTER 51A,
"PART II OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas City Code, as
amended, is amended to read as follows:
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"ARTICLE X.
SEC. 51A-10.101 DEFINITIONS.
In this article:
(1), ARTIFICIAL LOT means an area within the building site that is
delineated by the building official or the director of parks] and recreation for the sole
purpose of satisfying the requirements of this article (see Section 51A-10.122
(2) CALIPER means the diameter of atree [the] trunk measured six
inches above ground level up to and including four inch caliper size, and measured
12 inches above ground level if the measurement taken at six inches above ground
level exceeds four inches. If a tree is of a multi -trunk variety, the caliper of the tree
is the average caliper of all of its trunks.
(3) CANOPY TREE means a species of tree that [whie normally
bears crown foliage no lower than six feet above ground level upon maturity.
(4) ENHANCED PAVEMENT means any permeable or
nonpermeable decorative pavement material intended for pedestrian or vehicular
use. Examples of enhanced pavement include brick or stone pavers, grass paver,
exposed aggregate concrete, and stamped and stained concrete.
(5) EVERGREEN TREE OR SHRUB means a tree or shrub of a
species that [w4ic#] normally retains its leaves throughout the year.
M GROUND COVER means natural mulch or plants of species thAl
[.w] normally reach a height of less than three feet upon maturity, installed in
such a manner so as to form a continuous cover over the ground.
limitations.M HUNDRED YEAR FREQUENCY FLOOD means the flQ0.d
having a one percent chance of being equalled or exceeded in any yen
flood is based upon the drainage area being fully developed t rr n
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al;r.] LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT means a person licensed to
use the title of "landsca" architect" ] in the
State of Texas in accordance with (.$ LK a] state law.
LANDSCAPE AREA means an area at least 80 percent of
which is covered by natural grass, ground cover, or other natural plant materials
(excluding screening).
= VDA LANDSCAPE BUFFER STRIP means a landscape area that
serves a buffer function [
= [{9}] LARGE SHRUB means a shrub that [whie#] normally
reaches a height of six feet or more upon maturity.
jX [44] LARGE TREE means a tree of a species thjU [which
normally reaches a height of 30 feet or more upon maturity.
LW [4 *1 LOT means:
(A) a "lot" as defined in Section 51A-2.102; and
(B) an "artificial lot" as defined in this section.
115J [44} LOT WITH RESIDENTIAL ADJACENCY means any of
the following:
(A) A building site containing a multifamily use that is
adjacent to or directly across:
(i) a street 64 feet or less in width; or
(ii) an alley;
from private property in a single family, duplex, townhouse, or CH district.
(B) A building site containing a nonresidential use that is
adjacent to or directly across:
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(i) a street 64 feet or less in width, or
(ii) an alley:
from private property in an agricultural, single family, duplex, townhouse, CH,
multifamily, or manufactured housing district.
(C) An artificial lot containing a multifamily use if the lot is
less than 200 feet from private property in a single family, duplex, townhouse, or CH
Zoning district.
(D) An artificial lot containing a nonresidential use if the lot
is less than 200 feet from private property in an agricultural, single family, duplex,
townhouse, CH, multifamily, or manufactured housing zoning district.
UM NONPERMEABLE COVERAGE means coverage with
nonpermeable pavement "NonRcrmeable pavement" means any pavement that is
not "permeable pavement" as defined in this section.
Lo [{ }] PERMEABLE PAVEMENT means a paving material that
permits water penetration to a soil depth of 18 inches or more. Permeable pavement
may consist of nonporous surface materials poured or laid in sections not exceeding
one square foot in area and collectively comprising less than two-thirds of the total
surface area.
= [454] PRIVATE PROPERTY means any property not dedicated
to public use, except that "private property" does not include the following:
(A) A private street or alley.
(B) Property on which a utility and public service use listed in
Section 51A-4.212 is being conducted as a main use.
(C) A railroad right-of-way.
(D) A cemetery or mausoleum.
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construction and maintenance regulations in Section 51A-4.602, except as those
regulations may be expressly modified in this article.
UX [4;Dt] SMALL TREE means a tree of a species that [whieh]
normally reaches a height of less than 30 feet upon maturity.
UAI [49A SOIL means a medium that plants will grow in.
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= [494] VISIBILITY TRIANGLE means the term "visibility
triangle" as defined in Section 51A-4.602.
SEC. 51A-10.102 PURPOSE.
The process of development with its alteration of the natural topography,
vegetation, and creation of impervious cover can have a negative effect on the
ecological balance of an area by causing increases in air temperatures and
accelerating the processes of runoff, erosion, and sedimentation. The economic base
of the city can and should be protected through the preservation and enhancement
of the unique natural beauty, environment, and vegetative space in this area.
Recognizing that the general objectives of this article are to promote and protect the
health, safety, and welfare of the public, the city council further declares that this
article is adopted for the following specific purposes:
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(1) To aid in stabilizing the environment's ecological balance by
contributing to the processes of air purification, oxygen regeneration, ground -water
recharge, and storm water runoff retardation, while at the, same time, -aiding in
noise, glare, fid. and heat abatement.
(2) To provide visual buffering., between land uses of differing
character to alleviate the harshness of urban life.
(3) , To enhance the beautification of the city..
(4) To safeguard and enhance property values and to protect public
and private investment.
(5) To conserve energy.
(6) To provide habitat for wildlife.
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SEC. 51A-10.121 [5' ;9.1 APPLICATION OF DIVISION GLE�
(a) This division [afte-e] does not apply to the following:
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(1) Property governed by a landscape plan approved by the city
council or the city plan commission.
(2)
�}] Lots in the following districts:
(A) The Dallas Arts District (Planned Development District
Nos. 145 and 145-H/18).
(B) The Deep Ellum/Near East Side District (Planned
Development District No. 269).
(C) The Oak Lawn Special Purpose District (Planned
Development District No. 193).
(D) Central area districts.
M *] Restoration of a building that has been damaged or
destroyed by fire, explosion, flood, tornado, riot, act of the public enemy, or accident
of any kind. For purposes of this paragraph, "restoration" means the act of putting
back into a former or original state.
(b) Only Section 51A -10-125(a) of this division a1212lies to lots containin
single-fax,ilv-or• •
kj This division (article only becomes applicable to a lot when an
application is made for a building permit for construction work that within a
24 -month period:
(1) increases the number of stories in a building on the lot;
(2) increases by more than 35 percent or 10,000 square feet,
whichever is less, the combined floor areas of all buildings on the lot; or
(3) increases the nonpermeable coverage on the lot by more than
2,000 square feet.
LU441 When this division (arc -le] becomes applicable to a lot, its
requirements are binding on all current and subsequent owners of the lot.
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WR41 The city council shall, as a minimum, impose landscaping
requirements that are reasonably consistent with the standards and purposes of this
division fartiele as a part of any ordinance establishing or amending a planned
development district, ' or granting or amending a specific use permit.: , (Note: This
subsection does not ,apply to ordinances that merely renew aspecific Wk -permit
when no substantive changes are made other than to extend the time Iinlit `of the
permit.) All landscaping requirements imposed by the city council must`'bekreflected
in a landscape plan that complies in form and content with the requirements of
Section 51A•10.123 [53-A-3-0-40-4-1.
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SEC. 51_10.122 5!A-19 193.44 pRTIRCIAL LOT DELINEATION.
(a) In general. If the building site is over two acres in size, the applicant
may request that the building , official create an artificial lot to satisfy the
requirements of this division ,[ate]. The building official shall not.,create an
artificial lot which would, in his or her opinion, violate the spirit of the landscape
regulations. Any artificial lot created by the building official must:
(1) wholly include the area on which the construction work is to be
done; and
(2) have an area that does not exceed 50 percent of the area of the
building site.
(b) In city parks over five acres. In city parks over five acres in size, the
director of park[&] and recreation may create an artificial lot to satisfy the
requirements of this division(". Any artificial lot created by the director of
park[&] and recreation must wholly include the area on which the construction work
is to be done.
(c) Platting not reQuired. An artificial lot need not be platted; however, it
must be delineated on plans approved by the building official prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
SEC. 51-10.1 [5' "�41• LANDSCAPE PLANT SUBMISSION.
(a) If this division [afic4e] applies to a lot pursuant to Section 51A-10.121
[51A49,14], a landscape plan must be submitted to the building official with the
application for a building permit for work on the lot. A landscape plan submission
must consist of two blueline or blackline prints. The plan must have a scale of one
inch equals 50 feet or larger (e.g. one inch equals 40 feet, one inch equals 30 feet, etc.)
and be on a standard drawing sheet of a size not to exceed 36 inches by 48 inches. A
plan which cannot be drawn in its entirety on a 36 inch by 48 inch sheet must be
drawn with.appropriate match lines on two or more sheets.
(b) Any person may prepare the landscape plan required under this
division [article. There is no requirement that the plan be prepared by a landscape
architect or by a person engaged in the landscape business.
(c) A landscape plan required under this division [agile] must contain
the following information:
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(1) Date, scale, north point, and the names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of property owner and the person preparing the plan.
(2) Location of existing boundary lines and dimensions of the lot,
the zoning classification of the lot, and the zoning classification of adjacent
properties. A vicinity map should also be attached to or made a part of the plan
(3) Approximate centerlines of existing water courses_. and the
location of the [ flood plain, the escarpment zone, and geologically similar
areas, as those terms are defined in Article V if applicable; the approximate.location
of significant drainage features; and, the location and size of existing and proposed
streets and alleys, utility easements, driveways, and sidewalks on or adjacent to the
lot.
(4) Project name, street address, and lot and block description
(5) Location, height, and material of proposed screening and fencing
(with berms to be delineated by one -foot contours).
(6) Locations and dimensions of proposed landscape buffer strips.
(7) Complete description of plant materials shown on the plan,
including names (common and scientific [bean J name), locations,, quantities,
container or caliper sizes at installation, heights, spread, and spacing. The location
and type of all existing trees on the lot over six inches in caliper must be specifically
indicated.
(8) Complete description of landscaping and screening to be.
provided in or near off-street parking and loading areas, including information as to
the amount (in square feet) of landscape area Ito be provided internal to parking
areas and the number and location of required off-street parking and loading spaces.
(9) An indication of which protected trees will be removed during
construction and how existing healthy trees proposed to be retained will be protected
from damage during construction.
(10) Size, height, location, and material of proposed seating, lighting,
planters, sculptures, and water features.
(11) A description of proposed watering methods.
(12) Location of visibility triangles on the lot (if applicable).
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SEC. 51A-10.124 j 5 LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW. �.
[{a}] The building official `shall review each landscape plan submitted to
determine whether [ef— wQ it complies with the requirements of this
division af�e]. All landscape plans * must comply with the mandatory provisions
in Section 51A-iQ125( In addition, all landscape plans. mus{; c
with` at lea t" two "desk standards" as described in Section 51A=10.126 ^-••n� ^-^
and biawd e4 dwii-^'^ti••e value er. ineA . The same landscape features
and elements may be strategically placed so as to comply with more than one
Provision [ . (For example, the same large
trees might be located`so as to be classified as[help eafn peintr, as-] "street trees" and
[aQ "parking lot trees( ] ")jUe mi i mber. of peekints ineedded i9r..
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s ei*eept
ef€r--ed
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SEC. 51A-10.125 [51A46.1 MANDATORY PROVISIONS.
�• M40olob%
charter are met.
• • a
[{�•}j A landscape buffer strip must be provided along the entire
length of the portion of the perimeter of the lot where a residential adjacency exists,
exclusive of driveways and accessways at points of ingress and egress to and from
the lot. The buffer strip must be at least 10 feet wide, except that:
(A) any portion of the buffer strip adjacent to public
street frontage need not exceed 10 percent of the lot depth; and
(B) any portion of the buffer strip in the front yard and
adjacent to the side lot line need not exceed 10 percent of the lot width
'Nowt- - - - -
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v/ qrrll�'P -1014-2-
All off-street loading spaces on a lot with residential
adjacency must be screened from that residential adjacency.
M [4}] - In all districts except CS and industrial districts, all
off-street loading spaces on a lot must bescreened from all public streets adjacent to
that lot.
LQ [(4] The screening required under sub gRaragraphs W
8441 and M [k4] must be at least six feet in height measured from the horizontal
plane passing through the nearest point of the off-street loading space and may be
provided by using any of the methods for providing screening described in Section
51A -4.602(b) (3).
•- . • %680�4
• ! 111 • • • • �•! !' �,• !
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ziwoffml- Main �61 14 -mint
feet to -tie pgved vortion of
Minimum sizes. Excel2t as piovided in Subsectio
[01
LQ Large evergreen shrubs must have a minimum height of
For 12uMoses of •. • measured from the top of (- root ball or.
if 6e s2iant is in a c6ntaimr: from tfie soil level in the cont .
UA
fineai feet of buffer stril2-:
evergreenOne large canol2y tree, two small trees. and one large
•
shrubs.One large canol2y tree, one small tree. and two la=
evergreen
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feE the &peeief,
TAT
FOR; 2 11 iVaChr, MI -At 1;24'61
m height of aim feet
(C4 Large ever-gr-een shn-las
Must have -a height ei
(4
h% sa&�,iAg t4e !aAdrc-apL%g r. ts of uhis ar-tiele, the
of high quality, har-dy, and dr-eught, teler-ant plant inater-ials is i:eeg pRdAd anti
(9� -Fee-r- I-ar-ge #ee in6tallation, a minimum of 36 iwaher,
of r0e--il- depth aFA 25 squme ifeet eff FR _-r._faee af ea (tewa I ee if 25 eubie feet) -
LaAdseape plangag iahmuc- a defgreu§W buiAdiA96
. un
9iF st*k*C-4ffe6 ffilifit -14-24-A-P 0141-9 iellewiAg seil depths MR-d-
Faef e-meh large shFuh- aw t -r -e -e- -installation, a
mm Of 20 ise-heo; of rA4 depth and 25 6quaFe feet of sur -far -P ilrea ef
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MG0
M [(A►}] be provided along the entire adjacent public street
frontage, exclusive of driveways and accessways at points of ingress and egress to the
lot; and
M W] have a minimum width of 10feet or 10 percent of the lot
depth, whichever is less.
• -
•
�-l♦�f1l1•t.�tff Tf _1�.rf •f �-1T t1.fS1s Il'.1f�1f-�•.f I- '
•
(44 GRe large sanopy #e -e- —and dh-rve- sm—all I -zees
ZI; ' }1��� = S.} be at lem cix
Mheight.
AL in
!T�
r. T
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go=
a PeftigA of th-at may legally be
SRT .... WE ..`-.
eqk*ir-ed ser-eesing that may legally be
mw
frw koeal area tiso by the diver -ter. eg pafkr, and feeFeatien, In addition, the plant
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4�.M:e sulf-'6631 Ming -ME -T-72 MR:
R*1 An applicant may provide [Five
screening fat all parking lots on the building site or artificial lot, whichever is
applicable, from all adjacent public streets in accordance with :the".following
paragraphs.
M [QA . The screening must be voluntary (not required by
ordinance).
The screening must extend along the entire street frontage
of the parking lot, exclusive of.
(A) driveways and;accessways at points of ingress and egress to
and from the lot; and
(B) visibility triangles.
M [(441 The screening must be at least three feet in height.
L, 1451}1 Underground parking is considered to be screened for
purposes of this subsection.
/ A \the .,.J P FA .tet the ....FL:.... 19t...J
c� r
of 015 square feet of I dreape area most
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m m 0 0
e 1 1 IT 1 bol
(4 Lar-ge eanopy tFees-inuest be pr-evided Lq eae-h paEkiRg 4et_a4_*
nuin aveFage de*%ity ef one t�fepep Ifie.r. epaedlq. 19 r-eqi:&ed par-k4ag rspaees ia ke4e4
(4 We required par-kiRS spaee may be'leeated IAGFe thas gg fe-et.
fFem the tFuf& of a Imp eaMpy tFeer
halt fpa#,
(4 No tFee may be pl—anteedd al"esef Ohm. thivae and,efw
paved per-6en ei the par.14Rg !"
ene large ever-geen rl;tq-b or. scaall I*ckp fAr. par -1; 30 lk%em feet�
feet
one lafse tFee f9f eae-h. -2-0
(4 An applieant may Lidits far. vetaipAag exisfing hea4h�4
tfee6 emp Qhe la -t ar, pr-olvided- im uh-is roah-r-o-petiam-
e _2 eh -ained haviag a eaRper. eqoal ie ef SFeater.
igeher, but less; thas six inshes, 2 eveed—it asif one EeqWFed tvae is 21 owed,
Peff. e_iadh tfee r-etilisead- a ealiperqqual tq, of gfeotet:.thiam
Aim ine-her, bot lesfi t -h -a -P a eiFed--it- ea ove- iFeqWfed tFe-e-s- ims a-1-10-44wd-
F reatef O.M. 12-
(4 &eff. i -me -e- fe-t-iii-p-ed having a saliper- equa4 tg 9E g atei: ulgas 3
er-edit 9i thFee r-equifed tFees --s 211 m-. A; a- &
Gfedits aulwved_ few. a #ee oRdwf twis subseelies m y be daimed
. -.a
eaven theugh the tfee i6 Ret edhe-s.4.4se fe-lie-el upen to 6afisfy the of d;ir,
aftiele,
Qedits -laimed under, dhis subsee6es m y i;et be used autsid
ma
Ghe lat wher-e the tFee i& laeated
(44 1-f efed—its afe e-l—ai-aned- a—m-d-ef. uh—is sub-seetieR, " laadwape plafl,
fausti
(,64 oder t4y all up -es fe-F. :.ramie -h eff-ed—its -a-ve ekak%ed, :'kdiea"@
theif czaliper-s and the num F ef ef-ed—its-4-i-imed fer. eaeh tFeej &,%&
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MMI 0 •
JLL [{4}] Enhanced vehicular Pavement (M^ ].. An aovlicant may
provide enhanced pavement. This pavement must be
[{s4} at least 25 percent of all
outdoor vehicular pavement area on the lot [ ]. Thg
camp pavement cannot satisfy both Subsections (d) and (e).
(Note: All vehicular
pavement must comply with the construction and maintenance provisions for
off-street parking in this chapter.)
-. .... ,s ,. 7,17 i • e .••
-1 •1_ a •. -+t-i •i �- • �t- .11- .. -•��� -i�• .+ •• � • •1+•�
maintenance provisions f• • parking in this _i • •
Y- •
M [{2}] Pedestrian facilities. An applicant may provide [
publicly accessible
special pedestrian facilities and features such as plazas, covered walkways, fountains,
lakes and ponds, seating areas, and outdoor recreation facilities[y up to a
e€-fi-ve peiRts]. These facilities and features must occunv at least five percent of the
lot area.
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5 3
jhl Understory ,preservation The applicant mai nre�rve exi
dfilvewayr, and ar-e-essways at
visibility i esj
SL. 51A-10.127 (51A-19499]. WHEN LANDSCAPING MUST BE COMPLETED.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (b), all landscaping must be
completed [' before the final
inspection of any building on the lot. If there is an approved lands' ToeTvlann_ for the
lot. the landscaping must comply with that 121an before the final inspeadon.
(b) If the property owner provides the building official with documented
assurance that the ,landscaping will be completed within six months, the building
official may permit the property owner to complete his landscaping during the
six-month period. For purposes of this subsection, "documented assurance" means:
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(1) a copy of a valid contract to install the landscaping in accordance
with the landscape plan within the six-month period; or
(2) a set of deed restrictions containing a covenant to install the
landscaping in accordance with the landscape plan ;within the six-month period.
The deed ;restrictions'must ,
(A) expressly provide that they maybe enforced by the city of
Dallas;
r
(B) be approved as to form by the city attorney; and
(C) be filed in the deed records of the county in which the
land is located.
(c) If, at the end of the , six-month period, the landscaping has not been
installed in accordance with the landscape plan, the owner of the property is liable to
the city for a civil penalty in the amount of $200 a day for each calendar day
thereafter until the landscaping is properly.installed. The building official shall give
written notice to the property -owner of the amount owed to the city in civil
penalties, and shall notify the city attorney of any unpaid civil penalty. The city
attorney shall collect unpaid civil penalties in a suit on the city's behalf.
(d) The civil penalty provided for in Subsection (c) is in addition to any
other enforcement remedies the city may have under city ordinances and state law.
..
maintained'be
in a healthy,
(4 Required landseapi
Any damage 49 m4lity liner, fesoltiAg Evers the negligenee of the,
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lots in a planned development district with landscaping and tree
t -t •�• ..
Rcal
a1221i .t•t mult be ..• • . ir-a6corda-uceA
remove a protected tree from a lot,
m "Wit
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ti 1 •, • I-Li M/ • o!
• • �' •,
IF
n.
• •
•,' , • •11. • • . • .11•
••
-0 ot
• II ,••.•• t
i✓+ DCrdal.
M• • - •e
Mo
id Incomplete al2l2lications. Ihe time Reriods in this seCfion do not begin
to run until th a12121icant provides all of the information required in Section 51A -
10.132(b). In ca!Ws where- the building official ieqiip-qq additional' informatio
wijWn 10 -calendar days of -the fiHng di-te. the time oeriods in this section do no
begin to K.1 until the �12121icantluovides the ditior�al infQrmation,
•Tree removalThe building • deny a tree
removal•• t•, ff the -m• not i the public interest. decision N
ust
be based c;i� the following factors:
11111FIRIMM"MiWaTIM CNell q
1 The cost of preserving the tree.
Whether the lot would comFly with this article after
removal.
( Mether the removal is contras to the Public health safety or
welfare.
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environment.
/f- f- f- •-
W. Mef • . ••.�
•
The of {' removal on • •{ .• �f oisture retention
flow of • -draina" systems.
• •• • { .•• ••{ • -% • •{•Wq•f f• M.-MOMMIMUMM, . �•f'
approved. Until all conditions are met and the building official a�proves the
aj2•lication with no • • •the application•• • g•subject• • • ••
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Diospkos texana Texas Persinunon
Di
fmalp, gnlyl Common or American Persimmon os�iros
Fraxinus americana Wbite Ash
Fraxinus texensis Texas AA
Gynu,iocladus dioicus Kentucky Coffeetree
fl�x decidua Poss nifiaw or 12eciduous Holly
Ilex
•!i. •!. Yau2gn Holly
juglans m* Texas Black Walnut
ju�iperus Ashe Junipgr
Juniperus virg ana EasteM Red Cedar
Liqi�dhmbar slyradflua Sweetgl=
Mignolia graniflora Southem Ma=olia
Pin�s eldarica Eldarica. Mondell. or Afghm Pine
Pinus nigm Austrian or Black Pine
Pinus thlMbergii lamnese Black Pine
Pistacia chinensis Cw se I!istadiio
Prosopis glandulgaa Mesquite
Prun.s 11..!aMexican Plum
Ouercus durandii Durrand Oak
Ouercus fusiformis Escarpment Live Oak
Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak
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Location. The rel2lacement tree(s) must be planted on the lot from
which the'piotected tree was I re oved. No reolacement tree may be vlanted wi
F -WIMP Q Flov iviol I I i*WS) ".9 W lr;m
Ldl Minimum size. A rel2lkement tree must have a caliper of at least two
inches.
W Timing.
InoTire
M-Tolm I". MINIM
0 . I " (0)IMOGMi &Q-04 VIPA M -O
Where an applicant 21ans to retain 12rotected trees on a site to be deve
the following reQuirements must be met:
Tree flagging. All protected trees must be flagged with colored
taRg wraged aroundth� main -trunk at a heizht of at least four feet so as It
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M• • . •1 1• ;w . -. 1. . 1 1
•� .l • .1 } •i }I i • • ! 1
RIMS 1 1•
mm
reWre compliawithin-30 days after serviceof •!•: The -notice nuslibe
serve either personally or by certified mail. The building official may n t issue the
,citati• ! withn the 1 • •eriod or, 1 - 30 -day 12eriod'if the violation-m
corrected within the 30 -day•-!•.•
FollowleT, M.
o
IMF
Iff-MINORDS-k toil
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SEC. 51A-10.140 TO PROSECUTION Y.
W was dead and the death was not caused by an int'ntional or negligent
act of the owner or an agent of the owner:
fbj had a disease or id= that threatened the life of the tree and was n
caused by an intentional act of 6e 6wner or an agent of the ommer:
fs.l was in danger of falling or had partially fallen and the danger or
was not due to an intenhonal act of -the ownir or a� aggnt of the ow-mr;
idl • isibility triangle (unless the
maintain the tree there) or •• -• -a traffic sign;
RUA MilrrvWlF-JWM-M-IM
1, WAI -in WMIM -T-MOTMOTIT-WGI •-
i' .i.'
0
,TAFIM 90791:1wers MWOM71#904(441-m
T-4 N ff 71 M- sm a on I I MIM -M. � W. - M N I me
the director of streets. sardtation. and code enforcement se
the director of l2ark and recreation;
he
was desi=ated for removal in a landscaRe 121an a1212roved by t
r-D-unciL citv-vlan-covt,,Ti-,i-sm*o-t.-or-board -of -adiustne-ast
I I =- Mmit-wus
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we 174V40-141 (OWIN,67NOtI 6 Mus 1371113 Imtljk F-Townw-MM." I ml to
4 1 UW- I% W IM 1
It" Is (SMO W I IWO) INUO
mes "IMINIM Z.W�
W was dead and the death was not caused by an int'ntional or negligent
act of the owner or an agent of the owner:
fbj had a disease or id= that threatened the life of the tree and was n
caused by an intentional act of 6e 6wner or an agent of the ommer:
fs.l was in danger of falling or had partially fallen and the danger or
was not due to an intenhonal act of -the ownir or a� aggnt of the ow-mr;
idl • isibility triangle (unless the
maintain the tree there) or •• -• -a traffic sign;
RUA MilrrvWlF-JWM-M-IM
1, WAI -in WMIM -T-MOTMOTIT-WGI •-
i' .i.'
0
,TAFIM 90791:1wers MWOM71#904(441-m
T-4 N ff 71 M- sm a on I I MIM -M. � W. - M N I me
the director of streets. sardtation. and code enforcement se
the director of l2ark and recreation;
he
was desi=ated for removal in a landscaRe 121an a1212roved by t
r-D-unciL citv-vlan-covt,,Ti-,i-sm*o-t.-or-board -of -adiustne-ast
I I =- Mmit-wus
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was removed to allow construction. including the operation of
construction equipment in a normal n accordance with
eering 121ans �1212roved under Article V of Chapter 49 or Section
SECTION 25. That Subsection: (i), "Off -Street Parking Special Exception," of
Section 51A-4.301, "Off -Street Parking Regulations," of Division 51A-4.300, "Off -
Street parking and Loading Regulation,"- of. Article IV, "Zoning Regulations," of
CHAPTER 51A, "PART II OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas
City Code, as amended, is repealed.
SECTION 26. That a person violating a provision of this ordinance,upon
conviction, is punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000.
SECTION 27. That CHAPTERS 51 and 51A of the Dallas City Code, as
amended, shall remain in full force and effect, save and except as amended by this
ordinance.
SECTION 28. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable
and are governed by Section 1-4 of CHAP'T'ER 1 of the Dallas City Code, as amended.
SECTION 29. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after
its passage and publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the
City of Dallas, and it is accordingly so ordained.
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SECTION 25. That Subsection: (i), "Off -Street Parking Special Exception," of
Section 51A-4.301, "Off -Street Parking Regulations," of Division 51A-4.300, "Off -
Street parking and Loading Regulation,"- of. Article IV, "Zoning Regulations," of
CHAPTER 51A, "PART II OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE," of the Dallas
City Code, as amended, is repealed.
SECTION 26. That a person violating a provision of this ordinance,upon
conviction, is punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000.
SECTION 27. That CHAPTERS 51 and 51A of the Dallas City Code, as
amended, shall remain in full force and effect, save and except as amended by this
ordinance.
SECTION 28. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable
and are governed by Section 1-4 of CHAP'T'ER 1 of the Dallas City Code, as amended.
SECTION 29. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after
its passage and publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the
City of Dallas, and it is accordingly so ordained.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SAM A. LUNTDSAY, City Attorney
By Com_.., X 4
Assistant City Attorney
Passed MAY 2 5 1994
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Section 60. Sign Standards
Signs are recognized as a significant and specific use of land for the purpose of
protection of places and areas of historical and cultural importance; to increase
safety and lessen congestion in the streets; to conserve the value of buildings; to
preserve residential values; and to encourage the most appropriate use of land,
standards are herein provided for the installation of signs. No sign shall be
erected, placed, or located except in accordance with the following standards:
A. SIGN PERMITS:
No sign, except for signs listed in Section 60, shall be painted, constructed,
erected, remodeled, relocated, or expanded until a zoning permit for such
sign has been obtained in accordance with the procedure set out in this
Ordinance. No zoning permit for any sign shall be issued unless the sign
complies with the regulations of this Section 60.
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any property, or any other person,
firm, or entity to place, allow to be placed, maintain or allow to be
maintained, portable commercial billboards or on-site business signs in the
City. Any portable sign for which a current and valid permit has been
issued shall be allowed until the expiration of the permit. No signs shall be
permitted except as specified in this Section 60.
B. CLASSIFICATION OF SIGNS:
1. Functional Types:
a. NAMEPLATE SIGNS: A permanent sign affixed to the
exterior wall of a building, giving the name and/or address of
the owner or occupant of a building or premises in which it is
located, and, where applicable, a professional status.
b. ON -PREMISE SIGNS: A permanent sign which directs
attention to a business or profession conducted, or to a
commodity or service sold, offered or manufactured, or an
entertainment offered, on the premises where the sign is located
or to which it is affixed.
022195 1 Section 60
2.
C. DEVELOPMENT SIGNS: A temporary sign identifying the
developing tract of land on which it is located. In residential
districts, said sign shall be removed after four (4) years, or
when ninety (90) percent of the lots are sold, whichever occurs
first. In all other zoning districts, said sign shall be removed
after three (3) years, or when seventy (70) percent of the lots
are developed, or whichever occurs first.
d. CONSTRUCTION SIGNS: A temporary sign containing the
names of architects, engineers, landscape architects,
contractors, and similar artisans involved in the design and
construction of a structure or project. This temporary sign may
be located only on the premises on which the construction is
taking place and only during the period when construction is
taking place. Said sign shall be removed prior to the issuance
of the first Certificate of Occupancy.
e. REAL ESTATE SIGNS: A temporary sign pertaining to the
sale or lease of the lot or tract of land on which the sign is
located, or to the sale or lease of one or more structures, or a
portion thereof located thereon. Said sign shall be removed
upon the sale or lease of the property.
f. POLITICAL SIGNS: A temporary sign meeting the
requirements of Chapter 20, Article II, Division 3 of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
g. SUBDIVISION SIGNS: A sign identifying a subdivision on
which it is located. The subdivision sign shall not be located
in any right-of-way or easement in the subdivision.
Structural Types:
a. AWNING, CANOPY AND MARQUEE SIGNS: A sign that
is mounted or painted on, or attached to, an awning, canopy or
marquee that is otherwise permitted by this Ordinance. No
such sign shall project above, below, or beyond the physical
dimensions of the awning, canopy or marquee.
022195 2 Section 60
b. GROUND SIGNS: Any sign, except a portable sign,
permanently placed upon, or supported by, the ground
independently of the principal building or structure on the
property, the top edge of which sign is no more than six (6)
feet above ground level. Ground signs must conform to the
following regulations:
(1) Sign support shall be masonry, non -decaying wood, or
structural steel tubing.
(2) Sign face shall be non -decaying wood, or flat, clear
acrylic sheet with all copy and background sprayed on
second surface with acrylic colors.
(3) Maximum gross surface area: Sixty (60) square feet.
(4) Ground Sign Conditional Uses:
The following Conditional Uses may be permitted
provided they meet the provision of Section 48 and a
Conditional Use Permit is issued: Sign face with
changeable copy .
(5) Ground Signs in the BP Business Park District:
Maximum sign height: Ten (10) feet.
Maximum gross surface area: Two hundred (200) square
feet.
Changeable Copy: Twenty (20) percent. The percentage
of changeable copy may be increased provided a
conditional use permit is issued in accordance with
Section 48 of this Ordinance.
022195 3 Section 60
C. POLE SIGNS: A sign that is mounted on a freestanding pole,
conforming to the following regulations:
1. Engineering Regulations:
All pole signs shall be designed in accordance with
Chapter 23 of the Grapevine Building Code. All plans
and specifications shall be prepared by a professional
engineer. Wind pressure design for signs shall be twenty
(20) pounds per square foot for signs less than thirty (30)
feet in height and twenty-five (25) pounds per square foot
for signs thirty (30) feet to forty (40) feet in height.
2. Sign Cabinet:
Paint grip sheet metal on angle iron frame with angle
retaining rim to secure sign face or other materials
approved by the Director of Community Development.
3. Sign Cabinet Minimum Gross Surface Area:
Thirty (30) square feet.
4. Maximum Sign Cabinet Dimensions and Maximum Gross
Surface Area:
The maximum gross surface of the sign cabinet shall be
one hundred eight (108) square feet with a maximum
cabinet width of twelve (12) feet, a maximum cabinet
height of twelve (12) feet and a maximum cabinet depth
of fourteen (14) inches.
5. Sign Face:
Flat, clear acrylic sheet, or other material approved by
the Director of Community Development; all copy and
background sprayed on second surface with acrylic
colors. Thirty (30) percent of the gross surface area of
022195 4 Section 60
the sign face may have changeable copy. Neon tubing
on solid background.
6. Changeable Copy:
Thirty (30) percent of the gross surface area of the sign
face may have changeable copy. All explanatory text
related to the changeable copy shall be calculated as a
part of the thirty (30) percent gross surface area.
7. Sign Finish:
Degrease, prime, and finish coat all exposed metal
surfaces as required.
8. Sign Support Color:
Painted surfaces are to match architecturally with the
main structure on the lot.
9. External Illumination:
Neon tubing on a solid background is allowed.
10. Internal Illumination:
Internal illumination provided by fluorescent lamps
spaced no further than twelve (12) inches on center.
11. Overall Sign Height:
All signs to be twenty (20) feet in height.
12. Pole Sign Conditional Uses:
The following Conditional Uses may be permitted
provided they meet the provisions of Section 48 and a
Conditional Use Permit is issued: A sign face with
022195 5 Section 60
changeable copy exceeding thirty (30) percent of the
gross surface area of the sign face.
Planned Commercial Centers located adjacent to
Highway 121, Highway 360 and Highway 114 (excluding
Business 114) may have a pole sign, a minimum of
twenty (20) feet in height up to forty (40) feet in height.
For pole signs exceeding twenty (20) feet in height, the
sign cabinet dimensional requirements shall be a
maximum of thirty-six (36) inches in depth and a
maximum gross surface area of two hundred eighty-eight
(288) square feet. There shall be no minimum or
maximum cabinet width or height regulations for signs
approved with a conditional use exceeding twenty (20)
feet in height.
d. PROJECTING SIGNS:
A sign that is wholly or partly dependent upon a building for
support and which projects more than twelve (12) inches from
such building, but less than forty-eight (48) inches.
e. ROOF SIGNS:
A sign fastened to or resting on the roof of a structure.
f. WALL SIGNS:
A sign fastened to or painted on a wall of a building or
structure in such a manner than the wall becomes merely the
supporting structure or forms the background surface, and
which does not project more than twelve (12) inches from such
building.
Any sign which is supported by the ground but not attached to
the ground, or other object which is used primarily to advertise
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to the general public for commercial purposes; is of a
temporary nature; is not directly connected to or in relation to
or in close proximity to a business, church, development or
other establishment that is being advertised.
h. PORTABLE ON-SITE BUSINESS SIGNS:
Any sign supported by the ground but not attached to the
ground or other object, which is of a temporary nature, and is
used for advertising purposes connected to, adjacent to or in
close proximity of the business, church, development or other
establishment that is being advertised.
MEERDI iHA.Y_ • '
A portable sign, consisting of two panels of equal size, made
of painted, decay resistant wood, which are hinged at the top
and placed on the ground or pavement so as to be self
supporting. Portable Sandwich Boards must conform to the
following regulations:
(1) Maximum sign height shall be three (3) feet.
(2) Maximum sign width shall be two (2) feet.
(3) Signs shall not be placed in front of adjoining property.
No portion of the sign shall extend more than three (3)
feet from the building face.
(4) A minimum clear sidewalk width of forty-eight (48)
inches shall be maintained.
(5) Chalkboards may be used for daily changing messages.
No changeable letters on tracks may be used.
(6) Sign must be removed after business hours.
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j. HISTORIC WALL SIGN:
A sign painted directly on a building existing as of October 18,
1994, which is a restoration of or an exact replica of a sign
advertising a historic former premise or a product. A replica
sign must be documented as a historic sign known to have
previously existed on a building in Grapevine.
C. GENERAL STANDARDS:
1. GROSS SURFACE AREA OF SIGNS:
The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the
extreme limits of such sign and in no case passing through or between
any adjacent elements of same. Such perimeter shall not include any
structural elements lying outside the limits of such sign which do not
form any integral part of the display. The gross area of a sign shall
be measured on only one side of a sign. When two (2) or more signs
are located on a zoning lot, the gross surface area of all signs on the
lot shall not exceed the maximum gross surface area per street
frontage set by the applicable district regulations, except as is
provided by Section 60.C.8. For computing the area of any wall sign
which consists of letters mounted or painted on a wall, the area shall
be deemed to be the area of the smallest rectangular figure which can
encompass all of the letters.
2. HEIGHT OF SIGNS:
Sign height shall be measured from ground level at the base of or
below the sign to the highest element of the sign.
3. BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL CODES APPLICABLE:
All signs must conform to the regulations and design standards of the
Building Code and other Ordinances of the City of Grapevine.
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4. ILLUMINATES SIGNS:
Signs shall be shaded wherever necessary to avoid casting a bright
light upon property located in any residential district or upon any
public street or park. Any illuminated sign located on a lot adjacent
to or across the street from any residential district, which sign is
visible from such residential district, shall not be illuminated between
the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
5. FLASHING OR MOVING SIGNS:
No flashing signs, rotating or moving signs, animated signs, signs
with moving lights, or signs which create the illusion of movement
shall be permitted. A sign on which the current time and/or
temperature is indicated by intermittent lighting shall not be deemed
to be a flashing sign if the lighting changes are limited to the
numerals indicating the time, temperature, or message and do not
change more frequently than every fifteen (15) seconds.
6. ACCESSWAY OR WINDOW:
No sign shall block any required accessway or window.
7. SIGNS OR TREES OR UTILITY POLES:
No sign .shall be attached to a tree, utility pole, or fence post whether
on public or private property.
8. CORNER AND THROUGH LOTS:
On corner and through lots, each lot line that abuts a street or
highway shall be considered a separate street frontage. On corner and
through lots, restrictions that are phrased in terms of "signs per
zoning lot" shall be deemed to permit the allowable number of signs
facing each street or highway that abuts the lot.
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9. METAL SIGNS:
a. Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means
requiring internal wiring or electrically wired accessory fixtures
attached to a metal sign shall maintain a free clearance to grade
of at least nine (9) feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to
a nonmetal frame sign shall maintain a clearance of at least nine
(9) feet to ground.
b. No metal ground shall be located within eight (8) feet vertically
and four (4) feet horizontally of electric wires or conductors in
free air carrying more than forty-eight (48) volts, whether or
not such wires or conductors are insulated or otherwise
protected.
In all districts where pole and ground signs are permitted, only one
of the two (2) structural types shall be permitted per lot. More than
one ground sign may be permitted for Planned Commercial Centers
provided they meet the provisions of Section 48, and a Conditional
Use Permit is issued.
11. Whenever a sign is damaged by wind, is inadequately maintained, the
construction is faulty, or it is damaged by any other cause, it shall be
declared a public nuisance and the owner shall be required to repair
.such sign substantially to its original condition as determined by the
Director of Community Development, or at the owner's election such
sign shall be removed. A sign which has been permitted to remain in
place as a nonconforming use shall be removed when the sign, or a
substantial part of it is blown down or otherwise destroyed or
dismantled for any purpose other than maintenance operations or for
changing the letters, symbols or other material on the sign. For
purposes of this Section 60, a sign or substantial part of it is
considered to have been destroyed only if the cost of repairing the
sign is more than sixty (60) percent of the cost of erecting a new sign
of the same type at the same location.
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12. Planned Commercial Centers are defined as having a five (5) acre
minimum size with a combination of retail stores, offices, personal
service establishments and similar uses.
D. TRAFFIC SAFETY:
1. No sign shall be erected or maintained at any location where by
reason of its position, size, shape or color, it may obstruct, impair,
obscure, interfere with the view of, or be confused with, any traffic
control -sign, signal or device, or where it may interfere with, mislead
or confuse traffic.
2. No sign shall be located in any vision triangle formed by the center
lines of any two (2) intersecting streets. At any intersection where at
least one of the intersecting streets is an arterial street (as defined in
the Thoroughfare Plan of the City of Grapevine) the sides of the
triangle formed by the center lines of the intersecting streets shall be
one hundred -twenty (120) feet in length as measure outward from the
point of intersection of such center lines along such center lines. At
all other intersections, each of such sides shall be eighty (80) feet in
length.
E. EXEMPTION:
1. The following signs shall be exempt from the requirements of this
section:
a. Flags, or emblems of a government or of a political, civic,
philanthropic, educational or religious organization, when
displayed on private property.
b. Signs of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic
or similar regulatory devices, legal notices, warnings at railroad
crossings, and other instructional or regulatory sings having to
do with health, hazards, parking, swimming, dumping, etc.
C. Address numerals and other signs required to be maintained by
law or governmental order, rule or regulation, provided that the
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content and size of the sign do not exceed the requirements of
such law, order, rule or regulation.
d. Small signs, displayed on private property for the convenience
of the public, including signs to identify entrance and exit
drives, parking areas, one-way drives, restroom, freight
entrances, and the like, (shall) conform to the following
regulation:
1. The maximum height of the sign shall be forty-two (42)
inches.
2. A company logo or name shall not exceed ten percent
(10%) of the sign.
3. Directional signs, i.e., enter, exit, drive-through, shall
have an arrow indicating the direction of travel.
4. The maximum gross surface of the sign cabinet shall be
five (5) square feet.
e. Scoreboards in athletic stadiums.
L Temporary political signs regulated by Chapter 20, Article II,
Division 3, of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
g. Signs in the right-of-way regulated by Chapter 20, Article I,
Section 20-17.1 of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
h. Permission is granted as a special privilege to any business in
a properly zoned area to display flags, banners and balloons for
a period not exceeding two (2) weeks in any quarter of a
calendar year in connection with special sales being conducted
by said business. Such signs and their placement must be
approved by the Director of Community Development. Such
flags, banners and balloons may be erected and maintained only
during such two (2) week period. Flags, banners and balloons
which advertise a business's grand opening may be displayed
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for a extended period not to exceed thirty (30) days within sixty
(60) days of the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for a
new business. Flags, banners and balloons which advertise a
business going out of business may extend the two week period
not to exceed thirty days. A permit shall be required.
i. Permission may be granted by the Director of Community
Development as a special privilege to civic organizations and
other nonprofit organizations to erect signs promoting special
events or activities at the locations and times, and under the
conditions specified by the Director of Community
Development. A permit shall be required.
j. On -premises signs for hospitals as defined in Section 12.A.196
of this Ordinance.
2. The following signs are exempt from the zoning permit requirement
of Section 60.A., but shall comply with all of the other regulations
imposed by this section:
a. Nameplate signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in gross
surface area accessory to a single-family or two-family
dwelling.
b. Nameplate signs not exceeding fifteen (15) square feet in gross
surface area accessory to a multiple -family dwelling.
C. On -premises signs when located on property used for
agricultural purposes and pertaining to the sale of agricultural
products produced on the premises.
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F. SIGNS IN R-209 R-12.59 R-7.59 R-5.09, R-3.59 R-3.75, R -MH, R-TH, R-
MF -1, R -MF -29 R-MODH, PRD -6 AND PRD -12 DISTRICTS.
1. FUNCTIONAL/STRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED.
The following permitted functional uses shall be limited to the
associated structural types of signs:
a. On -Premise Signs:
(1) For churches, convents and other places of worship,
parks, playgrounds, nature preserves, and for multifamily
dwellings in RMF -1 and RMF -2 zoning districts:
(2) Ground signs
(3) Wall signs
b. Development Signs:
(1) Ground Signs
(2) Pole signs
C. Construction Signs:
(1) Ground signs
(2) Pole signs
d. Real Estate Signs:
(1) See definition 60.B.1.(e)., or regulatory signs having to
do with health, hazards, parking, swimming, dumping,
etc.
e. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground signs
a. On -Premise:
(1) One (1) ground sign per platted lot and one (1) wall sign
per street frontage.
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b. Development:
(1) One (1) per subdivision.
C. Construction:
(1) One (1) per each ten (10) platted lots, not to exceed a
total of four (4) signs per subdivision.
d. Real Estate:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
e. Subdivision Sign:
(1) One (1) per each fifty (50) lots, not to exceed a total of
four (4) signs per subdivision.
3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA:
a. On -Premise Signs:
(1) Thirty-two (32) square feet.
b. Development Signs:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
C. Construction Signs:
(1) Thirty-two (32) square feet.
d. Real Estate Signs:
(1) Six (6) square feet.
e. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Sixty (60) square feet per sign.
4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
a. Development Signs:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
b. Construction Signs:
(1) Twelve (12) feet.
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C. Real Estate Signs:
(1) Six (6) feet.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
a. On -Premise:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line.
b. Development:
(1) Ten (10) feet from the front lot line.
C. Construction:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Five (5) feet from the front lot line.
e. Subdivision Sign:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line.
6. ILLUMINATION:
No sign shall be illuminated except that on -premise signs may be
illuminated with incandescent or fluorescent light.
G. SIGNS IN THE CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT:
1. FUNCTIONAL/STRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED:
The following permitted functional uses shall be limited to the
associated structural types of signs:
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) Wall
b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) Wall signs
(2) Ground signs
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(3) Awning, canopy, marquee
(4) Projecting
(5) Portable sandwich board
(6) Historic wall sign
C. Real Estate Signs:
(1) Wall
2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED:
a. Nameplate:
(1) One (1) per storefront.
b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) Awning, canopy, marquee, and either one (1) wall sign
per each individual wall for each lease space or one (1)
projecting sign, and one (1) ground sign per platted lot,
one (1) portable sandwich board per building and historic
wall signs as approved by the Historic Preservation
Commission.
C. Real -Estate:
(1) One (1) per storefront.
3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA:
a. Nameplate:
(1) Two (2) square feet.
b. Projecting Signs:
(1) Twenty-five square feet.
C. Real -Estate:
(1) Thirty-two (32) square feet.
d. Wall Signs:
(1) Fifteen (15) percent of the wall, except for historic wall
signs approved by the Historic Preservation Commission.
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e. Awning, Canopy and Marquee:
(1) Twenty-five (25) percent of the awning, canopy or
marquee.
4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
No sign shall protrude above the roof or eave line of the principal
structure. Projecting signs shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet
above sidewalk grade and shall not protrude above the roof or eave
line of the principal structure.
a. Ground Signs:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION:
Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -premise signs
only.
H. CN NEIGHBORHOOD, CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, RA
RECREATION/AMUSEMENT AND PCD PLANNED COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.
1. FUNCTIONAL/STRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED.
The following permitted functional uses shall be limited to the
associated structural types of signs.
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) Wall
b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) Wall
(2) Awning, canopy, marquee
(3) Ground
(4) Pole
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C. Development Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
d. Construction Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Wall
(3) Pole
f. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) One (1) per lease space.
b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) One (1) ground or pole sign per platted lot and one (1)
awning, canopy, marquee, sign per lease space; one (1)
wall sign per each individual wall for each lease space,
provided, however, in the case of a Planned Commercial
Center * approved pursuant to a conditional use or
property zoned CC Community Commercial, PCD, or
HC, the City Council may authorize and approve one (1)
or more additional ground or pole signs within a platted
subdivision where it is determined by the City Council,
after receipt of a recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission, that a need exists for such
additional ground or pole signs in order to properly and
adequately inform and apprise the public relative to the
commercial activities being conducted within the platted
subdivision by the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
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C. Development Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
d. Construction Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
f. Subdivision Sign:
(1) One (1) per each fifty (50) lots, not to exceed a total of
four (4) signs per subdivision.
3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA:
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) Two (2) square feet.
b. Developments:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
C. Construction:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
e. Wall:
(1) Twenty-five (25) percent of the wall.
f. Awning, Canopy or Marquee:
(1) Fifty (50) percent of the awning, canopy or marquee.
g. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Sixty (60) square feet per sign.
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4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
a. Development, Construction, Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
a. On -Premise:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
b. Development:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
C. Construction:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
e. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION:
Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -premises signs
only.
I. LB, GV, PO, AND HCO DISTRICTS.
1. FUNCTIONAL/STRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED.
The following permitted functional uses shall be limited to the
associated structural types of signs:
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) Wall
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b. On -Premises Signs:
(1) Wall
(2) Awning, canopy, marquee
(3) Ground
(4) Pole (Not allowed in the Grapevine Vintage District)
C. Development Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole (Not allowed in the Grapevine Vintage District)
d. Construction Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole (Not allowed in the Grapevine Vintage District)
e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Wall
(3) Pole (Not allowed in the Grapevine Vintage District)
f. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground
2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED:
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) One (1) per lease space.
b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) One (1) ground or pole sign per platted lot and one (1)
awning, canopy, marquee sign per lease space, one (1)
wall sign per each individual wall for each lease space.
C. Development Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
d. Construction Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
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e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
f. Subdivision Signs:
(1) One (1) per each fifty (50) lots, not to exceed a total of
four (4) signs per subdivision.
3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA:
a. Nameplate:
(1) Two (2) square feet.
b. Development:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
C. Construction:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
e. Wall:
(1) Twenty-five (25) percent of the wall.
L Awning, Canopy, Marquee:
(1) Fifty (50) percent of the awning, canopy or marquee.
g. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Sixty (60) square feet per sign.
4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
a. Development, Construction, Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
b. On -Premise:
(1) Awning, canopy, marquee: Thirty (30) feet in HCO
District.
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5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
a. On -Premise:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
b. Development:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
C. Construction:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
e. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION:
Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -premises signs
only.
J. HC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
1. FUNCTIONAL/STRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED:
The following permitted functional uses shall be limited to the
associated structural types of signs.
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) Wall
b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) Wall
(2) Awning, canopy, marquee
(3) Ground
(4) Pole
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C. Development Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
d. Construction Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Wall
(3) Pole
L Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground
2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED:
a. Nameplate signs:
(1) One (1) per lease space.
b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) One (1) ground or pole sign per platted lot and one (1)
awning, canopy, marquee sign per lease space, one (1)
wall sign per each individual wall for each lease space,
provided, however, in the case of a Planned Commercial
Center approved pursuant to a Conditional Use or
property zoned CC Community Commercial, PCD or
HC, the City Council may authorize and approve one (1)
or more additional ground or pole signs within a platted
subdivision where it is determined by the City Council,
after receipt of a recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission, that a need exists for such
additional ground or pole signs in order to properly and
adequately inform and apprise the public relative to the
commercial activities being conducted within the platted
subdivision by the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
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C. Development Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
d. Construction Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
f. Subdivision Signs:
(1) One (1) per each fifty (50) lots, not to exceed a total of
four (4) signs per subdivision.
3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA:
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) Two (2) square feet.
b. Development:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
C. Construction:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
e. Wall:
(1) Twenty-five (25) percent of the wall.
L Awning, Canopy or Marquee:
(1) Fifty (50) percent of the awning, canopy or marquee.
g. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Sixty (60) square feet per sign.
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4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
a. Development, Construction, Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
a. On -Premise:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
b. Development:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
C. Construction:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
e. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION:
Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -premises signs
only.
K. LI LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, BP BUSINESS PARK AND PID PLANNED
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS:
1. FUNCTIONAL/STRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED:
The following permitted functional uses shall be limited to the
associated structural types of signs.
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) Wall
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b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) Wall
(2) Awning, canopy, marquee
(3) Ground
(4) Pole (Not allowed in the Business Park District)
C. Development Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
d. Construction Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Pole
e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) Ground
(2) Wall
(3) Pole
L Subdivision Signs:
(1) Ground
2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED:
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) One (1) per lease space.
b. On -Premise Signs:
(1) One (1) ground or pole sign per platted lot and one (1)
awning, canopy, marquee sign per lease space, one (1)
wall sign per each individual wall for each lease space.
However, in the case of a Planned Business Park
approved pursuant to a conditional use permit on
property zoned BP Business Park, the City Council may
authorize and approve one (1) or more additional ground
signs within a platted subdivision where it is determined
by the City Council, after receipt of a recommendation
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from the Planning and Zoning Commission, that a need
exists for additional ground signs in order to properly
and adequately inform and apprise the public relative to
the commercial activities being conducted within the
platted subdivision by the issuance of a conditional use
permit.
C. Development Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
d. Construction Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
e. Real Estate Signs:
(1) One (1) per platted lot.
L Subdivision Signs:
(1) One (1) per each fifty (50) lots, not to exceed a total of
four (4) signs per subdivision.
3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA:
a. Nameplate Signs:
(1) Two (2) square feet.
b. Development:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
C. Construction:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet.
e. Wall:
(1) Twenty-five (25) percent of the wall.
f. Awning, Canopy or Marquee:
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(1) Fifty (50) percent of the awning, canopy or marquee.
g. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Sixty-four (64) square feet per lot.
4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
a. Development, Construction, Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
a. On -Premise:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
b. Development:
(1) Ten (10) feet.
C. Construction:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
d. Real Estate:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
e. Subdivision Signs:
(1) Fifteen (15) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION:
Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on -premise signs
only.
L. APPLICATION TO EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION:
In accordance with Article 10150-1, Texas Revised Civil Statues Annotated,
the provision of this Section 60 are extended to the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the City as defined by the Municipal Annexation Act (Art.
970a, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated.)
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Planning g & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special
Workshop Session on this the 30th day of October, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Police
Training Room x#104, 307 west Dallas Road, with the following merr bers present to -
wit:
Larry Oliver
Chairman
Cathy Martin
vice -Chairman
Curtis Young
Member
Darlene Freed
Member
Kathy Martinez
Member
Steve Newby
1 st Alternate
Kristin Antilla
2nd Alternate
with Council member Spencer present, members Marvin Balvin and Steve Stamos
absent. constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
N. T. (Tommy) Hardy Director of Development Services
Marcy Ratcliff Planner
Teresa Wallace Planning Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman an Oliver called the Planning & Zoning Special workshop to order at 5;35 P.M.
OLD BUSINESS
PROPOSED ANTENNA AMENDMENTS
The Commission at the October 17, 1995 meeting requested Staff to draft language
relative to regulating antennas and other communication uses. Attached are draft
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amendments to Section 42, Supplementary District Regulations for communication
uses specifically defining terms and regulating where antennas are allowed as a
Iter of right, where they are allowed with an approved specific use permit and
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where they are prohibited. The majority of the language was taken from the Piano
Ordinance{ Please read these proposed amendments carefully as they are the first
rough draft. Staff will be prepared to discuss the language and any necessary
changes;
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Marcy Ratcliff, Planner, explained the proposed language was a rough draft based on
copies of Ordinances received from other cities that allowed mounted antennas as a
matter of right and precludes Article 12 for residential areas. After reviewing the
definitions and uses, she said Staff was requesting direction from the Commission to
amend the Zoning ordinances.
After a discussion, members did not reach a consensus on direction. Tommy Hardy,
Director of Development Services, recommended the Commission not require Staff to
set for public hearing at this time.
No action was taken on the proposed language to Section 42, Supplementary District
Regulations permitting mounted antennas as a matter of right.
SECTION 52, TREE PRESERVATION
Next for the Commission to consider was the Commission at the October 17, 1995
meeting requested Staff to place this item on the workshop agenda for discussion.
Attached is a copy of Grapevine's Section 52, Tree Preservation Regulations and for
your review. Staff will be prepared to discuss the current requirements and discuss
any proposed amendments. Also, attached are copies of Tree Preservation Ordinance
from the cities of Arlington, Bedford.. college Station and Dallas furnished by lathy
Martinez for your review.
Tommy lardy, Director of Development Services, explained a Tree Preservation Plan
should be submitted with the concept plan at the time of platting. Further, he stated
that a tree survey should also be submitted on all zone change requests and concept
plans.
The intent of the Tree Preservation Plan should be to consider the existing vegetation
in the design and structure of the lot and specified on the plat.
Members discussed the proposed language but did not reach a consensus. Staff was
directed to review and amend the language and bring it back before there at a latter
date.
SECTION. -60L S1ON REGULATIONS
Marcy Ratcliff explained the Commission at the October 17, , 1995 meeting requested
Staff to place this item on the workshop agenda for discussion. copies of the current
Section SO, Sign Regulations were available for review. Staff discussed the current
requirements and proposed amendments.
Marcy Ratcliff, Planner, explained Staff was requesting direction on Section SO, Sign
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regulations.
Members discussed increasing the maximum size of ground signs to encourage less
Use ofole signs. Also discussed were signs in planned commercial centers that
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could be used by more than one user.
Staff was instructed to conduct a sign ordinance survey with other cities in the area
and report back to the Commission at a later date.
MISCELLANEOUS (DISCUSSION
Curtis Young, Sharron Spencer and Tommy Hardy gave a report of their trips to the
Mills malls in other cities. They reported they were impressed by the quality of the
stores in the malls,.,
ADJOURNMENT
With nothing further to discuss, Steve Newby revved to adjourn at 9:30 P. M. Cathy
Martin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver,, Martin, Young, Freed, Martinez, Newby and Antilla
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE DAY OF 1995.
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