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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2001-36 - Manufactured Housing (HDR)ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING PART 2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE ENTITLED DISTRICT REGULATIONS, AND SPECIFICALLY PART 2.14 R- MI RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOMES; RENAMING PART 2.14 AS "HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT"; AMENDING PART IS OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN ZONING ORDINANCE (RELATING TO DEFINITIONS); PART 6 OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN ZONING ORDINANCE (BUFFERYARDS) PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City has rules and regulations governing the development of manufactured home parks; and WHEREAS, the City Council appointed a citizen committee known as the Housing Working Group (the "Committee") to prepare the Housing Element of the Georgetown Century Plan, to contain policies on housing types and affordable housing, including manufactured housing; and WHEREAS, the Committee developed a goal of the City providing housing opportunities for current and future residents while being conscious of the City's environmental, social, economic and land use priorities, and supports the idea that the City should be innovative and creative; and WHEREAS, the Committee also developed a goal of the City promoting and maintaining diversity in type, size, location and cost of housing to permit a range of individual choice for all current and future residents; and WHEREAS, the Committee promotes the idea of the City allowing new forms of development that include pedestrian activity, mixes of land uses that complement each other, and that encourage a variety of housing types; and WHEREAS, the Committee believes the regulations governing the development of manufactured home communities should be expanded to provide for good residential design and to allow for other forms of housing that is affordable to entry level workers; and WHEREAS, the intent of this zoning ordinance is to provide a range of options to accommodate affordable and diversified housing opportunities to include a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Option. In order to encourage creativity in the layout and design of these housing units, coordination with the R -P -Residential Planned zoning classification is encouraged. Some of the features considered desirable under this option include: Ordinance No. Z100 I " 34 HDR Ordinance Page 1 of 12 grouping of housing units and parking spaces to take the greatest possible advantage of the common recreation area, bufferyards, and natural features of the site; the use of landscaping throughout the development, including, but not limited to, street trees; entry features which compliment the development and the surrounding area; and the use of design features which are similar in character and appearance to other single family dwellings in the surrounding area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT: 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 following elements of the Century Plan Policy Plan and that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter the Policy Plan: Policy End 6.00 All citizens have access to safe and adequate housing opportunities. Policy End 11.10 Citizens of Georgetown have the opportunity to enjoy a diverse and affordable range of new neighborhood developments. SECTION 2, Part 2.14 of the City of Georgetown Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. Part 18 of the City of Georgetown Zoning Ordinance (Definitions) is hereby amended to read as shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 4. Part 6 of the City of Georgetown Zoning Ordinance (Bufferyards) is hereby amended to read as shown on Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 5: All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect. SECTION 6. If any provision of this ordinance 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 Ordinance No. l HDR Ordinance Page 2 of 12 to be severable. SECTION 7. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect ten (10) days on and after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown. PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 8th day of May 2001. PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 22nd day of May 2001. ATTEST: I.UUc ..icy OULAULaiy _��:� � =moi 1��:►�� Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney Ordinance No. HDR Ordinance Page 3 of 12 THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN By ' MaryEllen Kersch, Mayor EXHIBIT "A" Section 2.14 Residential High Density (R -HD) 2.1401 Purpose and Intent. This district provides for affordable and diversified housing opportunities by allowing areas of residential use with a gross density of eight (8) dwelling units per acre or less. This district permits single-family and multi-fanuly dwellings including but not limited to, modular, site built, condominium, townhouse, and manufactured homes on subdivided lots deeded to individual property owners or manufactured homes on spaces rented or leased to the occupant/owner of the home. The provision of developed common open space and/or recreational facilities appropriate for the acreage and number of units is required. This district is intended to provide a safe and healthy living environment and to ensure mutual compatibility with adjoining land uses. 2.1402 Use regulations. A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes: A. Permitted uses: 1. Single family residences on individually subdivided lots, both site -built and manufactured (HUD units or modular units). 2. Manufactured home communities where residences are grouped for use on lots rented or leased to the occupant of the manufactured home. 3. Supporting facilities, including developed open space and developed recreation areas. 4. All other uses permitted in the R -S district. Ordinance No. AQQI� XP HDR Ordinance Page 4of12 5. Multi -family residences. 6. Any one of the permitted uses may be combined within the same district. Be Conditional uses. 1. Mobile homes, as defined in Section 18 of this Zoning Ordinance, are prohibited from being located within a Manufactured Home Park or on an individual single family residential lot unless the City Council grants approval to the relocation of a unit that was legally located within the City limits prior to the adoption of this HDR Ordinance. C. Accessory buildings and uses: 1. General accessory structures and uses shall be permitted in accordance with Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. Garages and carports may be located within any yard set back and may be located forward of the dwelling front wall. 2.1403 Development Regulations A. The following are minimum development standards for a project in this zoning district: 1. Project Area requirements: a) Minimum size: two acres b) Minimum width: 100 feet c) Minimum depth: 120 feet d) Buffer yard requirement: Type C, but fencing is not required. e) Coverage: up to 50% impervious coverage Ordinance No. 01001W349 HDR Ordinance Page 5 of 12 up to 35% building coverage 2. The following are minimum development standards for individually subdivided lots or for each manufactured home residence grouped for use on lots rented or leased to the occupant (owner) of the manufactured home: a) Minimum size: 3,500 square feet per subdivided lot or lease space b) Minimum width: 35 feet for detached or semi- detached dwellings. No minimum width for common wall dwellings. c) Minimum depth: 100 feet d) Building setbacks: minimum front yard 20 feet, minimum side yard 11 feet between units (5l/2 feet minimum side yard setback); except for common wall homes shall be zero lot line; minimum rear yard 7 feet. 3. Minimum Dwelling Size: 900 square feet 4. Building height: shall not exceed 40 feet or three (3) stories 5. Density: the maximum density of a development shall not exceed eight (8) units per gross acre. 6. Parking: A minimum of two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit. This requirement may be met by providing parking in a satellite location within the project. Parking must meet all requirements of Section 7 of this ordinance, but the spaces may be within the front set back. Ordinance No. c2OO tm HDR Ordinance Page 6 of 12 7. Improved Common Recreation Area / Parkland Dedication: a minimum of 280 square feet per housing unit of improved public parkland shall be dedicated to the City and will serve as a common recreation area within the subdivision ("parkland"). The parkland shall be improved by the developer prior to dedication to the City. The developer shall develop the parkland as a common recreation area, and shall construct recreational improvements including a balance of greenspace and recreational improvements from the following list: children's play areas, picnic areas, game court areas, turf play fields, swimming pools, recreational buildings, trails (walkways or bike trails) and landscaped sitting areas ("improvements"). The improvements proposed by the developer shall be reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Board prior to construction of any improvements. The Parks and Recreation Board shall review the proposed design for improvements under the following basic parameters: (1) whether the proposed improvements will adequately serve the number of housing units within the development, according to accepted City standards for health and safety as set by the Parks and Recreation Division; (2) whether all equipment is of commercial quality, according to accepted City standards as set by the Parks and Recreation Division for construction within existing City parks; and (3) whether the recreational area is located outside of the floodplain and in a location that is readily accessible to most of the housing units Ordinance No. HDR Ordinance Page 7 of 12 within the subdivision. 8. Additional Requirements: a. Additional applicable development requirements in Parts 5 (relating to building articulation, materials and lighting) and 6 (relating to landscaping requirements, protection of trees, bufferyards, parking lot landscaping and screening standards) of this ordinance shall be provided. Where a conflict exists between the requirements of this subsection and the requirements in Parts 5 and 6 of this ordinance, the requirements in this subsection shall prevail. B. The following conditions also apply: 1) Streets: All streets within the development must be constructed to public standards within a dedicated fifty (50) foot public right -of --way, a ten (10) foot public utility easement on both sides of the street within the 50 foot public right of way, and a minimum width of 28.5 feet for local streets is required. Mountable curbs shall be permitted on all local streets. 2) Sidewalks: Four (4) feet wide sidewalks are required on one side of all streets inside the project. 3) Front porch: A 4-V2 feet deep (minimum) front porch is required. 4) Fences: All fencing must comply with current fencing standards for Residential Single Family Districts. 5) Utilities: Separate hookup and metering Ordinance No. 1 HDR Ordinance Page 8of12 6) Manufactured Home Communities. a. Any expansion of an existing mobile home or manufactured home community must meet the standards for a new manufactured home community; however, any existing community not meeting these design criteria may continue operation provided the criteria of Chapter 4 of this ordinance continues to be met. b. Installation of Manufactured Homes: Installation of a manufactured home must meet U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards and the manufacturers' recommended installation requirements and must be performed by a state licensed installer. If those requirements cannot be obtained, installation must meet the state standards. Every effort shall be made to minimize the distance between the home and the ground providing for only the minimum crawl space necessary to access the undercarriage of the unit. State inspection of the installation and skirting must be made. In addition, the property owner shall cause an inspection of the installation in accordance with the City Building Code to be made by the City Building Official prior to habitation of the housing unit. c. Skirting of the manufactured home unit is required to be of durable material that is complementary to Ordinance No. aOO Ip HDR Ordinance Page 9 of 12 the manufactured home unit and must be installed at the time the unit is installed. Ordinance No. 01001� 3(p HDR Ordinance Page 10 of 12 EXHIBIT "B" AMENDING PART • • OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN ZONING ORDINANCE (DEFINITIONS) Adding a definition for a "Modular Home": Modular Home - An industrialized building other than a manufactured home, designed for occupancy and use as a residence by one or more families, consisting of one or more three-dimensional sections that are designed and approved to be transported independently of other sections, to a site upon a permanent foundation for construction thereon with or without other modules or modular components. Modular housing shall meet al requirements of the rules promulgated under the authority of the Texas Industrialized Housing and Buildings Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5221f-1, and Texas Civil Statutes, Article 9100. Ordinance No. C2 001 21& HDR Ordinance Page 11 of 12 EXHIBIT "C" PART 6 OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN ZONING ORDINANCE (RELATING TO BUFFERYARDS) Table B: The designation of R -MH is hereby amended to R -HD. Ordinance No. c2001 n HDR Ordinance Page 12 of 12