HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2008-14 - UDC Housing DiversityAnAn Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, amending the
Unified Development Code, Passed and Adopted on the 11th Day of March 2003, as
follows: Section 5.03.030 "Accessory Residential Units"; Section 6.02.010 "General";
Section 7.03.010.B "'Exemptions"; Section 7.03.040.B.1 "Accessory Buildings or
Structures for Living Quarters"; Section 8.08.030.A.1 "Type A Bufferyard Required";
Section 9.03.010 "Location, Setbacks and Buffering of Required Parking"; Section
11.02.010.A.1 ""Within the City"; Table 12.03.020 "'Design Standards"; and Section 16.04
"Definition of Uses"; and to create new Section 6.05 "Residential Housing Diversity
Development Standards" and Section 12.02.010.0 "Alternative Mobility Plan";
Repealing Conflicting Ordinances and Resolutions; Including a Severability Clause;
and Establishing an Effective Date.
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Unified Development Code (UDC) on
March 11, 2003; and
WHEREAS,
the City
Council adopted Resolution No.
082404 -BB on August 24,
2004 that outlines an annual
amendment process for the UDC;
and
WHEREAS, at their meeting of April 24, 2007; the City Council authorized this
amendment to the UDC to be further analyzed and taken up as a priority amendment
and directed that it be completed before the annual UDC amendments; and
WHEREAS, on January 3, 2008, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted
a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council on this
UDC amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission at its meeting of January 3,
2008 made a report to the City Council recommending approval of the proposed UDC
amendment; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN,
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this
ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by
reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City
Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements the Century Plan as follows:
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Policy 1.0: The community enjoys the benefits of well-planned land use in
which conflicting needs are balanced.
Goal: Develop policies which enhance the quality of life for the
community while preserving the unique character and natural
resources.
Strate_g--y: Implement the Unified Development Code (UDC) to ensure
consistency of the City's development ordinances to preserve the
character of the community.
and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict
with any other Century Plan Ends, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative
Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The Unified Development Code is hereby amended as
follows to create a definition and development standards for Housing Diversity
developments:
An accessory residential unit may be permitted in any Residential District in accordance with the
Special Use Permit process in Section 3.07; except that an accessory residential unit may be
permitted by right as part of a Housing Diversity Development. The unit may include a full
kitchen. The Special Use Permit shall include a condition that the unit may not be used for rental
purposes. However, accessory residential units within a Housing Diversity Development may be
Section 6.02 • •Standards
S.02.010 General
The standards listed in this Section are allowed by right unless otherwise expressly stated. The
project must comply with all of the applicable development standards of this Section. The project
must also comply with all other development standards of the base Zoning District and any
applicable specific use standards unless those standards are superseded by the standards in this
Section.
The development standards within this Section shall not apply to residential development within
the MU -DT, Mixed Use Downtown zoning district. Residential development within the MU -DT
district shall utilize the development standards of the MU -DT district provided in Table 6.03.020
"Non -Residential Lot and Dimensional Standards".
If a development of three (�) acres or larger is proposed that makes provision for "Housing
Diversity" as defined by Chapter 16, the developer has the option to utilize the standards provided
in Section 6.os, Residential Housing Diversity Developments, and Table 6.o5.o3o "Housing
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Diversity Lot and Dimensional Standards", and the development standards within Section 6.02
shall not apply,
a
Standards
6.05.010 Purpose
To encourage Housing Diversity Developments, flexibilily is granted within the UDC for
developments that foster housing diversity. In addition, the Director is authorized to consider
alternative standards that would result in projects that meet the intent, if not the letter, of the
UDC and provide for housing diversity. Housing Diversity Developments must include at least
three types of housing identified on Table 6.or,.020, although a greater variety is encouraged.
6.05.020 General
A. Housing Diversity Developments. The standards listed in this Section are allowed by
development standards of the base Zoning District and any applicable specific use standards
unless those standards are superseded by the standards in this Section.
B. Housing Diversitv Developments that include Attainable Housing. Housing Diversity
than or equal to 8o% of the area median income (attainable housing) shall qualify for additional
incentives. Table 6.0-5.04o Housing Type Dimensional Standards includes the additional
incentives that may be used for a Housing Diversity Development that includes at least ro%
attainable housing. In addition, parkland dedication, impact, and connection fees shall be waived
help
with
closing
costs.
To qualify
RL
for
the
additional
Conventional
incentives available
1
acre lot
for
Housing
X_
X_
Diversity
Developments
that
include
at
least
io%
attainable
housing the deed for each of these
properties
shall
7,500 SF
include
X
a provision that
X_
for seven
(7) years from the
date
of the
original
home
sale
to the
share of fees that were waived for their lot. Deeds for these properties are subject to the approval
of the City.
6.05.030 Housing ypes Permitted /Required in Housing Diversity Development
The following Table shows the types of housing permitted in a Housing Diversity Development
Table 6.05.030: Permitted Housing Types by Residential District for Housing Diversity
Developments
Housing Type
Minimum Size
Lot/Parcel
AG
RE
RL
RS
TF
TH
Conventional
1
acre lot
X_
X_
X_
X_
X_
Conventional
7,500 SF
lot
X
X
X_
X_
X_
Conventional
4,500 SF
lot
X
X_
X_
X
Attached
SF
3 500 SF
lot
X
X
X
X
Zero Lot Line
4,500
SF
lot
X
X
X
_
X
_
Two-Famii
6 000 SF arcel
X
X
X
I X
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Townhouse
10,500 SF parcel
Conv
Conv
X_
X_
X_
X
Quad
Lot/Parcel Area, min.
8,000 SF parcel
77500
4,500
X
X
X
X
81000
The following Table will provide the dimensional standards for each residential
building type.
Standard
Conv
Conv
Conv
Zero -Lot
Line
Att,
SF
2=
Fam
TH
Quad
Lot/Parcel Area, min.
1
acre
77500
4,500
4,500
7,000
6,000
10,500
81000
Area per Dwelling,
min.
31500
31000
1,500
2.000
Units
per Structure
max.
3
2
7
4
Lot Width,
minimum
feet*
75
60
40
40
35
60
20/18**
40
Front Setback min. feet
f
20
—
15
—
15
—
15
—
15
10* 5
15
10*5
5****
15
—
Side Setback, min. feet
10
7.5 *a
10
6*5
6
4.5*5
0
6
6
4.5*5
10
7.5*5
10
Rear Setback min. feet
20
15
10
7.5* 7.5*5
10
7.5*5
10
7.5*5
10
7.5*5
10
7.5*5
12
—
15
—
Impervious Coverage
(zoning), max. %
45
50
55
65*5
55
65*5
55
65*5
60
65*5
60
65*5
60
65*5
Building
Height, max.
feet
35
35
40
40
40
40
45
45
Acc. Building
Height,
max.
45
25
25
25
25
20
20
20
feet
Perimeter
Buffer,
min. feet
See Chapter 8 "Landscaping and Buffering"
NOTE: Specific site design and development standards are located in Section 7.4
*Minimum lot widths on cul-de-sac lots may be reduced between 30 feet and 50 feet at
the front property line provided that the minimum required lot width is provided at the front
feet in
***Interior units may be a minimum width of 18 feet, while outside units shall be a
minimum of 20 feet.
****See Section 7.03.020.D.1 for clarification.
RE
for Housing Diversity Developments that provide attainable housing.
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A. Minimum Lot Area
1. Individual lots inproiects with more than five lots may deviate uD to ten Dercent from
the minimum lot area, provided that the averaize lot area in the Droiect does not va
more than five percent from the minimum lot area.
2. No Building Permit or development approval may be issued for a lot that does not
meet the minimum lot area requirements of this Unified Development Code except as
specified above and in the following cases:
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a. Nonconforming lots may be used in accordance with the Provisions set forth in
Chapter 14.
b. Utilities using land or an unoccupied building covering less than 1,000 square
feet of site area shall be exempt from minimum lot area standards.
c. The following_Mes of lots, as defined in Section 16.04, are exempt from the
minimum lot area standards:
i. Open Space Lots;
ii. Landscape Lots;
iii. Median Lots; and,
iv. Access Lots.
a. No structure that is taller than eight feet in height and has a roof structure that
completely or partially blocks the view to the sky shall be located within the required
setback area unless specifically allowed elsewhere in this Code.
b. No part of a yard, or other open space required in connection with any building,
parcel, or use for the purpose of complying with this Unified Development Code, shall
be included for any other building building plot, or use as part of a yard or open
space,
c. A seven -foot side setback must be provided along all side lot lines that parallel a
public street, except when the side lot line abuts a highway frontage road, in which
case a 2,5 -foot setback must be provided,
a. The side building setback for zero lot line houses may be reduced to zero feet on one
side. This reduction does not apply to the street side setback or to the interior side
setback adjacent to lots that are not zero lot line.
b. Development with no side yard setbacks on both sides is allowed only for quads,
townhouses rowhouses and Non -Residential uses.
c. Construction on
interior
lots with
no side
yard
or setback
is allowed
only
where
access to the
rear
of
the
building
is provided
on the
site or by dedicated alleL
The following features may be located within a required yard:
a. Landscape features;
b. Driveways may be located in front an(i street side
serving a side -loaded or detached rear garage may extend into a side yard setback,
c. Sidewalks, fences and walls may be located within any required yard;
I Uncovered patios may be located in the side and rear setbacks up to .1 feet of the
property line;
e. Minor utilities;
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f. Mechanical equipment such as air conditioning units, Pool pumps and similar
equipment. No such equipment shall be permitted in a required front yard,
g. Sills, belt courses, cornices, buttresses, chimneys, flues, eaves and other architectural
features may extend up to 18 inches into any required ,yard;
h. Parking areas that cover up to rjo percent of the required front yard may be
permitted, provided that:
i.
i. Parking is screened from the street view;
ii. The parking surface material is acceptable to the Development Engineer; and
iii. The maximum impervious coverage requirements are met,
r-..EnTsWirm-
The Director shall be authorized to approve front setback reductions for lots that front on
cul-de-sac or dead-end streets when the Director determines that such reduction is
necessary to allow reasonable development on the subject lot and there is no likelihood or
feasible way that the street will be extended.
Any yard or separation requirements may be increased to comply with minimum fire
safety requirements as specified by the City Building Official. The Building Official is
responsible for notifying the applicant and the Director if minimum fire safety
requirements exceed the requirements of this Unified Development Code
When an existing setback is reduced because of a recent or pendingconveyance to a
federal, state or local government for a public purpose and the remaining setback is at
least so percent of the required minimum setback for the District in which it is located
then that remaining setback will be deemed tosatisfv the minimum setback standards of
this Unified Development Code
Building height refers to the vertical distance between lowest finished grade at the edge of
the building, or the base flood elevation where applicable, plus:
a. The average height level between the eaves and ridge line of a gable, shed, hip or
gambrel roof:
b. The highest point of a mansard roof; or
c. The highest point of the coping of a flat roof.
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the heiahtlimitations of this Unified Development
Code shall not applyty of the following_
a. Electrical power transmission and distribution lines;
b. Belfries, cupolas, spires, domes, monuments chimneys, radio/television receiving
antennas or chimney; or
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c. Bulkhead, elevator, water tank, or any_ other similar structure or necessary
mechanical appurtenance, including screening parapets, extending above the roof of
any building where such structure does not occupy more than 33 percent of the area
of the roof.
The perimeter buffer applies to the subdivision edge or contiguous area of a Housing
Diversity Development, and not to specific Zoning Districts within the Development. The
perimeter buffer may be counted towards required landscaping if it is within the lot.
Section 7.03 Residential .Standards
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50019411"11TOTM "I
The following dwelling units or projects shall be exempt from the provisions of this
Section.
7.
Housing
Diversity
Developments
in which
similarity
of architectural
form and
std
among dwellings
is
integral
to the
success of a
unified
plan.
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B. Accessory Buildings or Structures for Living Quarters
1. Pursuant to Section 5.03.030 accessory residential units are allowed within any
Residential District in accordance with the Special Use Permit process (Section 3.07) or
within a Housing Diversity Development by right,
Section 8.08 Bufferyards
- • 1 : 1 i
A. Type A Bufferyard Required
The "Type A" Bufferyard is required in the following situations:
q. Multifamily (MF) or Townhouse (TH) District adjacent to a lower intensity
Residential District: except internal to a Housing Diversity Development where
bufferyards shall not be required,
a
• . all
tiaTVE2.4. . . . .,
Except as expressly stated in this Section, all required off-street parking spaces must be located
on the same lot as the principal use, except for Housing Diversity Developments where two (2)
spaces or more are required per unit, one (1) space shall be located on the same lot, and
remaining spaces within 200 feet of the lot.
Section 11.02 ImperviousCover
11.02.010 Impervious Cover Limitation Established
.. tC•F1:]11f
1. Within the City
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No property greater than five acres in area platted or developed shall exceed the
following impervious cover limitations on a gross site area basis. Except for
zoning impervious cover limits set forth in 6.os.o4o. Properties under five acres in
areas that are located within the City limits must comply with the zoning (per lot)
impervious cover limits set forth in 6.02.030 for Residential or 6.03.020 for Non -
Residential, or 6.05.040 for Housing Diversity Development.
Section / Pedestrian b
12.02.010 Types of Pedestrian Facilities
With a Housing Diversity Development any combination of sidewalks, accessways
bikeways, trails etc., intended for use as a travelway for pedestrians and/or bicyclists that
may be approved by the Director to serve in lieu of the required five-foot sidewalk The
Alternative Mobility Plan shall typically include at least a sidewalk of a minimum of four
feet on at least one side of each street. A request for an Alternative Mobility Plan shall be
submitted for consideration at site plan or subdivision or plat review.
12.03.020 Desi n Standards
The following standards are used for the determination of proper classification of streets.
Standard
Alley
'
Residential
Residential
Local
Residential
Major
Minor
Maj or
l
Lane
Street
Collector
Collector
Arterial
Arterial
Expected ADT
---
< 800
< 800
> 800
>2500
>12,500
>24,000
Right-of-way
(min. feet)
20
50
50
65
73
110
135
Paved Width
feet
15
21
28**
37**
45
82
106
Traffic Lanes:
1
2
2
2
2-4
4
6
Number of Lanes
Lane Width (feet)
15
9.5
8
10.5
11-14.5
12
12
Median Width (feet)
---
---
---
---
---
24
24
Design Speed (mph)
---
20-30
20-30
30-35
30-35
35-45
35-45
Driveways Permitted?
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking
None
None
Both Sides
Both Sides**
Both
None
None
—
Sides***
Landscape Easement
None
Both Sides
Both Sides
Both Sides
Both Sides
Both
Both
(min. 5' width)
Sides
Sides
Sidewalks
(min. 5' width)
None
Both Sides
Both Sides
Both Sides
Both Sides
Both
Both
Sides
Sides
Commercial
Driveway,Spacing
for City
Count.
Controlled
Roadwa s* and State S stem
Highways**
Posted Speed
(MPH)
Driveway
Spacing (Feet)
< 30
200
35
250
40
305
45
360
50
425
Minimum Connection
Spacing'Criteria
for Freewa . Frontage
Roads" '
Minimum Connection Spacing (feet)
Posted
Speed
One -Way Frontage Roads
Two
-Way Frontage
Roads
(MPH)
<30
200
200
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35
250
Development.
300
development
40
305
provides
a minimum of twenty
360
of
45
or
more
360
as identified
in
435
Table
>50
6 or;
425
510
Desirable
Spacing
between Freewa ;Exit Ramps
and
Drivewa s"
Total Volume
(Frontage Road + Ramp)
(vph)
Driveway or
Side Street Volume
(vph)
Spacing
(feet)
Number of Weaving Lanes
2
3
4
< 2500
< 250
460
460
560
> 250
520
460
560
> 750
790
460
560
>1000
1000
460
560
>2500
< 250
920
460
560
> 250
950
460
560
> 750
1000
600
690
> 1000
1000
1000
1000
- source: Haopfea juiy 2001 City of Georgetown unveway Spacing Study based on AASHTO (American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials) sight distance standards.
'Housing Diversity Developments may reduce the paved width on Residential Local Streets to 26 feet and to 30 feet on
Residential Collector Streets if only one parking lane is allowed.
Housing
Diversity
Development.
A unified
development
that
provides
a minimum of twenty
percent
of
three
or
more
housing_Mes
as identified
in
Table
6 or;
020
SECTION 3. All ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances of the City not
in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this Ordinance or the UDC, or application
thereof, to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect
the other provisions, or application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect
without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the
provisions of the City Charter.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on February 26, 2008.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on March 11, 2008,
ATTEST:
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
s
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
Patricia E. Carls, Carls, McDonald & Dalrymple, LLP
City Attorney
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