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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, finds that portions of its
current Zoning Ordinance governing uses does not fully address the location of open patios in the
side and rear building setback areas; and
WHEREAS, this revision provides a means of allowing the location of open patios in side
and rear building setback areas of residential areas of the City while protecting the integrity of the
surrounding properties and neighborhoods through design and operational criteria;
NOW, THEREFORE,ORDAINED BY # OF s
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 following policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element:
1. Housing Policy 10.0 which states "The City cooperates with builders, developers, and
property owners to provide safe and adequate housing opportunities for all citizens"'; and
2. Growth and Physical Development Policy 7.1 which states "The City's regulations
implement the Policy Ends and provide the opportunity to seek change with reasonable
effort and expense";
and further finds 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 of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. Exhibit A relating to the addition of regulations regarding the location of open
patios in side and rear building setback areas is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of
Georgetown, Texas.
SECTION 3. 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conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.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 4. 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 to be severable.
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SECTION 6. Any person(s) or firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this
ordinance, or shall fail to comply therewith, shall be deemed guilty of a Class C misdemeanor, and
upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable. Each day a violation shall continue shall be deemed
to be a separate offense to the maximum fine allowed by State law for Class C misdemeanors.
SECTION 6. 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 in 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 22nd day of August, 2000.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 12th day of September, 2000.
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Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
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Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED JULY, 2000 REVISIONS
TO THE GEORGETOWN ZONING ORDINANCE
Modify Section 8.202 to allow "Open patios located at least three (3) feet from the property line."
Section 8.2 Accessory Buildings Shall Be Located In Accordance With The Following
8.201 No structure or impervious construction shall be allowed in the front yard area except
for the following:
A. Fences and screens in accordance with Sections 6 and 8 of these regulations;
B. Driveways and sidewalks as allowed herein;
C. Utility distribution lines and appurtenances within dedicated easements and
rights-of-way; and/or
D. Drainage structures.
8.202 No structures or impervious construction shall be allowed in required side or rear
building setback areas except for the following accessory structures on one (1), two
(2) or three (3) family residential lots:
A. Swimming pools located at least three (3) feet from the property line and
screened by a six (6) foot tall privacy fence.
B. Playscapes not taller than nine (9) feet above mean grade, located at least three
(3) feet from the property line and screened by a six (6) foot tall privacy.
C. Satellite dishes or telecommunications devices not taller than nine (9) feet above
mean grade, located at least three (3) feet from the property line and screened
by a six (6) foot tali privacy fence.
D. Driveways to side entry garages.
E. Open patios located at least three (3) feet from the property line. For purposes
of this section. "patio" is defined as a level surfaced area without walls and a
roof. A patio attached to the principal structure cannot be elevated above the
first floor level of the principal structure; a free-standing patio cannot be elevated
more than 12 inches above grade level.
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