HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2015-48 - UDC General AmendmentORDINANCENO. D.OkS>"191
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, amending
portions of the Unified Development Code (UDC) relative to the UDC Development
Manual, Annexation process, Site Plan requirements, Planned Unit Development
(PUD) District standards, commercial building size limitations, civic use access
limitations, self -storage facilities, patios, non-residential district setbacks, non-
residential building design requirements, fence standards, parking space
dimensions, and sanitary sewer systems requirements including Chapters 1, 3-91 and
13 of the UDC, Passed and Adopted on the 111hDay of March 2003; Repealing
Conflicting Ordinances and Resolutions; Including a Severability Clause; and
Establishing an Effective Date.
Whereas, on March 11, 2003, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas,
adopted a set of comprehensive development regulations known as the Unified
Nevelopment Code ("UDC") via Ordinance No. 2003-16; and
Whereas, the City Council established a Unified Development Code Advisory
Committee on November 12, 2013, to review proposed or requested amendments to the
Unified Development Code other than executive amendments which are those
amendments that are nondiscretionary, mandatory, or legislative revisions to address
state statutes or case laws, ratify published directors determinations, incorporate
recently approved Council ordinances, process City Council designated emergency
items, or address revisions otherwise determined necessary by legal counsel; and
Whereas, the City Council reviewed a list of proposed amendments at theRl
regular meeting on August 26/ 2014, and directed to staff to work with the Unifi
Development Code Advisory Committee to prepare draft language; and I
Whereas, the amendment language contained in this ordinance addresses items
included in that list of proposed amendments.- and
Whereas, the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee held numerous
open meetings to discuss the amendment items; and
Whereas, the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee conducted a
Public Hearing on the draft amendments at their regular meeting of August 1, 2015,
and recommended approval of the amendments; and
Ordinance Number: au i s -,Ag
Description: 14-15 UDC General Amendmenj
Date Approved: —Q-li- X). _2Q16
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Exhibit A Attached
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on
the draft amendments at their regular meeting of August 18, 2015, and recommended
approval of the amendments to the City Council.
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
Inerein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council
hereby finds that this Ordinance implements the vision, goals, and policies of the
Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive Plan and further finds that the enactment of this
Ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other policies or provisions of the
2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Section 2. Portions of the Unified Development Code are hereby amended as
described in Exhibit A.
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 m'valid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
declared to be severable.
Section 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this Ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the
provisions of state law and the City Charter of the City of Georgetown.
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Date Approved: -A�i— Exhibit A Attached
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Dale Ross
Mayor
Bridget Chap an
City Attorney
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ATTEST:
Description: 14-15 UDC General Amendments Page 3 of 3
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Chapter I General Provisions
The UDC Development Manual prepared by the City of Georgetown Planning and Development
Department is hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. The UDC Development Manual shall
contain application forms,
.. r .. .. e2=: �checiclists,.calendars and other materials to aid at�plicants in tho preparation
and submittal The UDC Development Manual may be amended from time to time by the
Director, following posting of the pr000sed chanes on the City's website and a,,' 15 -day
public comment period.
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Chapter 3 Applications and Permits
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The following Table shows which review procedures, applications and permits apply in the City and
its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
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Annexatio
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
UDC Text Amendment
&ezoning (Zoning Map Amendment)
Historic #verlay District Nesignation
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Historic Landmark liesignation
Special Use Permit■
levelopment Agreement
Access Point Connection Exemption
Recording Plats
Preliminary Plat
Construction Plans
Site Devetooment Plan
Zoning Verification Letter
Legal Lot •Verification Letter
Temporary Use Permit■
Master Sign Plan
Lertiticate ot Appropriateness
Appeal of an Administrative
License to Encroach
Special Exception
Stormwater Permit
Sign Permit
Courthouse View Height Determinatinn
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3.01.030 Simultaneous Submission of Related Applications
A. Submission of different applications related to the same development may be made
simultaneously, although consideration of applications must remain in the following sequence:
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2. Comprehensive Plan;
Zoning;
4. Subdivision and Plat;
Certificate of Appropriateness; then
'6. Site Development Plan.
B. Any application submitted simultaneously is subject to approval of all other related
applications. Denial or disapproval of any concurrently submitted application shall stop
consideration of any related applications.
C. An applicant may withdraw any individual application from a group of simultaneously
submitted applications.
3.02. 010 Pre -application eetirr
A. Prior to the submission of an avvlkatlon required by this Code a A Pre-application,,-
MeefinZ_�z'_� z�-� -', between a potential applicant under this Code and the Planning Director
or a designated representativeial nay be rec uired.
The
et�inis an opportunity for an applicant to describe
their nryosed project and the Director to indicate which application is appropriate,
which review body is responsible for final action, and what criteria will be used to determine
whether the , ' application should be approved.
B. There is no required format for a Pre-applicationr'',. lon ti c- eetinx it may occur in any form
so long as the potential applicant receives the information described above. The applicant is
responsible for 1pd i rresEin a Pre -application or obtainino, an
ap orooriate waiver of such,
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Section 3.03 Public Hearing and Notice
3. 03.010 Provision of Public Notice
A. Summary of Notice Required
Notice shall be required for application review as shown in the following Table.
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X = Notice Required
= Notice to be determined by Development Agreement Committee per Section 3.20
= Only applicable to Certificate of Appropriateness applications that require consideration by the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
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3.03.020 Required Public Hearing
The following Table identifies the types of applications requiring a Public Hearing and the review
body responsible for conducting the Hearing.
Table 3.03.020: Summary of Required Public Hearing
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Annexation (VoluntaLy)
Access ftint Connection Exemption
Certificate of Appropriateness
Certificate of Appropriateness for relocation,
removal or demolition, or setback
modification
Development Agreement
-Historic Overlay District Designation
Historic Landmark Designation
without Vacating (§212,0145)
-Replat
Rezoning (Zoning Map Anlendmef*-���
S�tcial Exce;ktitn
Special Use ?I
UIC Text Amendment
X = Notice Required
= Notice to be determined by Development Agreement Committee per Section 3.20
= Only applicable to Certificate of Appropriateness applications that require consideration by the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
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3.03.020 Required Public Hearing
The following Table identifies the types of applications requiring a Public Hearing and the review
body responsible for conducting the Hearing.
Table 3.03.020: Summary of Required Public Hearing
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment
X
X
Development Agreement
X
Historic Overlay District Designation
X
X
X
Historic Landmark Designation
X
X
Replat (Resubdivision)
X
X
Rezoning (Zoning Map Amendment)
X
X
Special Exception
X
Special Use Permit
X
X
UDC Text Amendment
X
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Variance
X
Public Hearing to be determined by Development Agreement Committee •- Section 3.20
and Architectural Review Commission
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3.07.010 Applicability
Special Use Permits allow for City Council approval of uses with unique or widely varying operating
characteristics or unusual site development features, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in
this Code. Special Use Permits may be issued only for uses that are generally compatible with other
uses permitted in a Zoning District, but that require individual review of their location, design,
intensity, etc. These uses and the Districts where they may be located are listed in Chapter 5. These
uses may be located in Districts as indicated with conditions described in a Special Use Permit
recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved by the City Council. No such
use shall commence without prior approval of a Special Use Permit. A Special Use Permit includes a
conceptual site layout that, after approval, serves as the conceptual site layout necessary for the basis
of the final Site Develovment Plan, which, if necessary, shall be required prior to obtaining any
additional permits. An approved Special Use Permit is maintained with the property, and not the
property owner, renter, or lessee, and shall be valid per the terms of Section 3.07.050. The provisions
of this Section related to Special Use Permits are adopted pursuant to Texas Local Government Code
Chapter 211 and the City Charter.
A Special Use Permit shall expire 24 months from the date of Council approval, unless:
A. A Site Develo-oment Plan application, if necessary, has been submitted.
B. A Building Permit application has been approved or, if no Building Permit is required, a
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.
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C. In the case of projects where more than one building or phase is to be built, the applicant may
submit a series of Building Permit applications. The first application must be approved within
24 months from the date conceptual site layout approval is granted. Each subsequent
application must be submitted within 24 months from the date of issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy, or equivalent, by the Building Official for the previous phase of the development.
D. A lapse of a period greater than the periods set forth above causes the related approvals or
permits to expire and be of no further force and effect. The Director has the authority to
consider a 6 month extension of the above deadlines based on extenuating circumstances. Any
further action shall require a new application and approval.
E. The Council's approval of the Special Use Permit specified an expiration date.
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A. An approved, valid Site Develg2Lrjent Plan is required prior to the construction, expansion, or
removal of any improvements to a property, as defined in Section 16.2 of this Code and
inclydiza clrveays sidewalks draiaae structures and utility improvements, within the
City's limits, except as follows:
1. Single-family and Two-family structures, accessory structures, and fences on individually
platted lots; and
2. Agricultural buildings for the purposes of farming, ranching or sheltering of animals.
B. All improvements reflected on approved Site Development Plans must be constructed at the
time of development. All terms and conditions of Site Development Plan approval must be met
at the time of development.
C. The Site Develovment Plan may not be approved unless the lot on which the improvements are
proposed is legally platted or the subject tract is determined to be exempt from the platting
requirements of Section 3.08.
D. Where : U, z�:� 1 �,� ,-Site Deyel2�t Plan approval is required, no Building Permit approval shall
be issued for any development of land and no site construction may commence until such
property has received final w: p -Site Development Plan approval and is in conformity with
the provision of this Code.
E. The provisions of this Section relating to Site Development Plans are adopted in accordance
with the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 211 and the City Charter.
Review of a Site Development Plan shall follow the procedures set forth in Section 3.03.040 for
administrative review and shall be processed as follows:
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1. The applicant shall submit all of the information required in the UDC Development Manual
as specified on the Site Development Plan application checklist.
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1. The Director shall determine that a complete application has been submitted with all
material necessary to review the Site Development Plan's conformance with applicable
criteria for approval.
1. The Director shall review the application, considering any applicable criteria for approval,
and notify the applicant of any necessary corrections.
2. The Director may establish procedures for administrative review necessary to ensure
compliance with this Code and state statutes.
3. The Director may assign staff to review the application.
The Director is responsible for final action on Site Deye�Iat Plans.
3.09.030 Criteria for Approval
A Site Development Plan shall be approved if it is in compliance with the following criteria:
A. A complete application and fee have been submitted.
B. The application and content of the application are consistent with the provisions of this Unified
Development Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and any other applicable City regulations.
C. The application and content of the application are consistent with the UDC Development
Manual, City's Construction Specifications and Standards Manual, this Code and any written
interpretations of this Code.
D. Compliance with any approved plat, Development Agreement or other agreement or ordinance
governing the parcel of land to which the Site Develovmen t Plan is related.
E. Compliance with any additional Site Devel2p �ent Plan approval criteria required for Overlay
Districts or any Site Development Plan approval criteria adopted as part of a special area plan.
F. Prior to final approval of any plan within the City Limits, the applicant must certify to the
Drainage Engineer that all Cit v Drainage Manual requirements for a Stormwater Permit are met
by the Site Development Plan. Approval of the Site Devej2p -ient Plan constitutes approval of
the Stormwater Permit.
G. The Site Development Plan shall conform to standard engineering practices and must be sealed
by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Texas, except as otherwise provided for in
this Section.
H. The materialsenjbhegddpmjgeiaiLt and 1g2sitijin t -i4.of rivate main utility line 6 -inches and above in
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diameter shall meet the requirements of the Citv's Construction Svecifications and Standards
Manual and/or the aooroved Citv Building -Codes.
All Site Dexel
��meat Plans shall include the following components demonstrating compliance with
the provisions of this Code and the UDC Development Manual, unless otherwise provided for within
this Section:
A. Cover Sheet;
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B. Dimensional Site Plan;
C. Architectural Plan;
D. Lighting Plan;
E. Landscape Plan;
F. Tree Preservation Plan;
G. Utility Plan;
H. Grading Plan; and
1. Drainage Plan.
3.09.OS0 Site pDgevMgIIgpMgnLPlan Area of Development
A Site Development Plan shall include the entire area within the legal boundaries of the tract for
which it is proposed; however, the area included in a Site De�velmnt Plan may be reduced to
reflect the actual area of development in the situations listed below. The new artificial boundary
shall be the same used for all components of the Site DQLevyteIgRmgItYlan and shall be scaled such that
all requirements applicable to the Site Q�evelo nt Plan can be met within that boundary.
A. The area of development is part of a much larger tract whereby the area encompasses less than
50% of the total tract;
B. The proposed improvements are part of a larger campus where the areas are designed to
function relatively independent of each other;
C. The excluded area is to remain undeveloped and in its natural state;
D. The improvements are proposed to be added to an existing site, provided:
1. No improvements are proposed to the excluded area;
2. Review of the excluded area is not necessary for review of the area of development;
3. The improvements proposed within the area of development are not dependent on
improvements located within the excluded area; and
4. No retrofitting of existing site improvements is required pursuant to the provisions
applicable to the expansion of a nonconforming structure or site in Chapter 14; and
E. Other similar circumstances as determined by the Director.
3.09.060 Site Develooment Plan Phasing
When development is proposed for a larger site with multiple buildings, an applicant may choose to
partition the site and construct the improvements in a series of phases as follows:
A. The Site Development Plan submittal shall include a Phasing Plan indicating the boundaries of
each phase and the order of construction of associated site improvements.
B. No Phasing Plan shall propose more than 5 phases or exceed a period of 10 years. The Director
may approve phasing in excess of this number if the applicant can provide justification for such.
C. The proposed order of phasing shall follow a logical progression and, in the event subsequent
phases are not built, must meet the minimum requirements of this Code, including, but not
limited to, parking, landscaping, tree mitigation, fire access and stormwater management.
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D. Changes to a Phasing Plan shall meet the requirements of this Section and follow the
procedures established for revisions of Site Development Plans.
3.09. 70 Minor Site DeveloDment Plan
Where the scope of required or proposed site improvements is limited, as herein defined, a Minor
Site Develnnmpnf Plan review process may be utilized subject to the provisions below.
1. A Minor Site Develop, mentPlan submittal maybe considered when the extent, type or size
of the site improvements is C.zsuch that review of all standard Site Development
Plan components, as identified in Section 3.09.040, is not necessary, as determined by the
Director. Typical situations qualifying for Minor Site Devel 2gment Plan review may
include, but not be limited to, improvements required by Chapter 14 due to a change in use,
a small addition to a building over existing impervious coverage, installing parking lot
striping on an existing parking lot, replacement of a site's r' -J
landscaping t Plan, as outlined in
Section 3.09.QLO,, is jg42jLed.
2. A Minor Site D�tvelopment:Plan review shall not be utilized when:
a. Site improvements are proposed to a property where no development has otherwise
occurred, except in unique situations as determined by the Director;
b. The proposed project requires preparation of a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA);
c. The proposed project requires preparation of a stormwater drainage study, although
some drainage information maybe reviewed as part of a Minor Site Plan;
d. A new buildingy(s) in excess of 11 0000 square -feet iL��
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e. A building addition iLproposed inexcess of.t,000 sciLaz feet or 0"l of
the existing buildinz-'s square footage, whichever is less p
f. The intended project requires or proposes more than 4'Lparking spaces; or
g. Similar situations are proposed as determined by the Director.
The components required with a Minor Site Q�gvelo meant Plan application shall be those
determined by the Director to be applicable to the particular situation and necessary to verify
the conformance of the proposed site improvements with the provisions of this Code. The
Director may determine an engineer is not required to prepare the plans under the Minor Site
Developmen�tPlan provisions if the proposed improvements do not warrant such.
Any modifications to an approved Site Development Plan must be resubmitted to the Director for
consideration as follows:
A. Modifications to an approved Site 2evelooment Plan which do not substantially change the
design or nature of the original Site Development Plan and have no significant adverse impact
upon neighboring properties, the public or persons who will occupy or use the proposed
development may be processed as a Site Development Plan Amendment. An application for
Site Development Plan Amendment following the requirements of the UDC Development
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Manual shall be submitted to the Planning Department identifying the requested
revisions and / or modifications. Any changes approved by the Director shall be shown on the
revised Site Development Plan.
B. The Director may determine a correction or a modification is so minuscule or insignificant that
it does not warrant review of a Site Q�evyelo -aent Plan Amendment and cause the change to be
directly updated and included in the original file.
C. All other revisions or modifications or: to an existing Site
Dev(LIP42ment Plan that do not me bove
shall be processed as a new Site Development Plan application.
D. Aooroval of a new or revised Site Develo argent Plart alicatiot� shall void the reviotasly
app`oved Site Develolament Plan:..
A. A Site Develooment Plan shall expire 24 months after the date that the Site Develoment Plan
was approved, unless:
1. A Building Permit application has been approved or, if no Building Permit is required, a
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.
2. In case of projects where more than one building or phase is to be built, the applicant may
submit a series of Building Permit applications. The first application must be approved
within 24 months from the date Site D2e�velmentPlan approval is granted. Each
subsequent application must be approved within 24 months from the date of issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, conditional or otherwise, by the Building Official for the previous
phase of the development.
3. Except as provided for within this Section, a lapse of a period greater than those set forth
above causes the related approvals or permits to expire and be of no further force and effect.
Any further action shall require a new application and approval.
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Prior to expiration of an approved Site Development Plan, an applicant may request a one-time
extension of the Site Development Plan approval for a period of 24 months if the Director
determines such extension will have no negative impacts on the surrounding area and would
not be contrary to the public interest. A request for Site Develovmen tPlan extension shall
follow the procedures set forth for such in the UDC Development Manual.
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In the event a Site Development Plan approval expires, an applicant may seek a one-time
reinstatement of the approved Site Development Plan, without modification, subject to the
provisions below. Such reinstatement may be granted by the Director for a period not to exceed
24 months. A request for Site D�eveloutnent Plan reinstatement shall follow the procedures set
forth for such in the UDC Development Manual.
1. The reinstatement must be requested within 24 months of the expiration date of the
approved Site Develo-oment Plan.
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2. The regulations applicable to the project per the Code currently in effect may not be
determined to be significantly different from those applied to the original approval of the
Site 2ei=elo rsent Plan, such that a new application for the same plan would be
substantially the same.
3. The circumstances of the adjacent properties, roadways and subject property shall have
remained the same, so as to not change the requirements applicable to the property. Such
circumstances could include, but not be limited to, a change of zoning in the subject or
adjacent properties, a change in the boundary of the subject property, a change in
classification of the adjacent roadway or neighboring construction affecting landscape
buffers.
D. The Director shall have the authority to determine if a Site Development Plan Extension or
Reinstatement meets the criteria for processing and approval.
Section 3.12 Master Sign Plan
3.12.050 Expiration
A Master Sign Plan shall expire 24 months after the date that the Master Sign Plan was approved
unless:
A. A Building Permit application has been approved or, if no Building Permit is required, a
Certificate of Occupancy, or equivalent, has been issued.
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B. In case of projects where more than one building or phase is to be built, the applicant may
submit a series of Building Permit applications. The first application must be approved within
12 months from the date Site D2e�Nrel�lan approval is granted. Each subsequent
application must be submitted within 24 months from the date of issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy by the Building Official for the previous phase of the development.
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A Stormwater Permit is required prior to any land disturbance, as defined in Section 16.02, within the
City limits or the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction to ensure conformance to the stormwater
management provisions and other applicable requirements of this Unified Development Code.
Approval of a Site Develwment Plan within the City Limits constitutes approval of a Stormwater
Permit for that specific development. The provisions of this Section related to Stormwater
Permitting are adopted pursuant to the authority conferred by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, The Texas Local Government Code
Chapters 211 and 212, and the City Charter.
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A. Statement of justification for tree removal.
B. Copy of companion plat, Site Development Plan or concept plan for the permit or authorization
that required compliance with this Section.
C. Copy of Tree Survey, if applicable. If no Tree Survey exists, location of tree identified, tree type,
size, condition, etc.
D. A photo of the tree's canopy and trunk, labeled with the corresponding tree number on the
companion Tree Survey, shall be submitted with the application for a Heritage Tree Removal
Permit.
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A. Statement of justification for tree pruning.
B. Copy of companion plat, Site Development Plan or concept plan for the permit or authorization
that required compliance with this Section.
C. A photo (digital or hardcopy) of the tree, labeled with the tree number on the Tree Survey,
DBH, species, and contractor's ISA certification number, shall be submitted with the application
for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit.
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3.25.010-A2aUgAULty.
A. For sirable develop �ent
consistent w the Citv mav consider
annexations of territory to the corporate limits orextraterritorial
provisions of the Section are ador�ted pursuant to Texas Local Gvernment Code Chapter l
and the Citv Charter.
B. Annexation and disannexation of territory my -lie re nested tv landoTners or their
representatives thrOLI-1-1 this rocess for real ro art c Titl�in the City's cor Borate limits and the
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C. Annexation of ter
Local Government follow the Annexation
(Voluntarv) process.
A. Initiation
Initiation of an annexation or disannexation of territory ma , be made upon apolication of a
piol2ertv owner or their authorized agent. Another goverrurriental authorit)L���
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modification of ETT or corporate limit boundaries throngh �tliis �rocess �or through t�he
cooperative effort of the Georeetown Citv Council to initiate such proceeding,
The Director is responsible for checking that a complete application has been submitted with all
material necessary for the Citv Council to render an, informed decision.
C. Staff Review
1. The Director shall review thea Iication considering any a lieable criteria fora royal
enc{ prepare a rer�ort to tl�e City Council,
2. The Director xray establish rroedrrresfor admirlistratiue revievr.necessary to ensure
compliance with this Code and state statutes.
3. The Director e Director.
4. The Director on.
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i ar hcations a as t b anade at an tinge of year; however, Texas Local Government Section
43.0561 dictates t blishes an annual
calendar in the UDC-Develoj2ment Manual with set dates for CIN Council hearinas and actions.
1. For annexation and disannexation of territory into or from the city limits- the City Council
shall hold t
2. For addition or release of territory Faona the FT norrtllic Barin s shall be rec aired.
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2. The annexation or disannexation shall become effective when app
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Council and in accordance with the City Charter:
3.25.032-Ap2roval Criteria Annexation
The Citv Council shall consider the te needs and
consideration of the lon4-ternis effects.
A. The d within thea lication is suffic stat
and
B. The Ifare of the Citv and the safe gLd�trl
and healthful develmment of the City.
C. Con annexation p �cies.
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Chapter 4 Zoning Districts
The Planned Unit Development District (PUD) is intended to allow flexibility in planning and
designing for unique or environmentally sensitive properties that
are to be developed in accordance with a common development scheme. PUD zoning
is designed to accommodate various types of development, including multiple housing types,
neighborhood and community retail, professional and administrative areas, industrial and
business parks, and other uses or a combination thereof. A PUD may be used to permit new or
innovative concepts in land use and standards not permitted by zoning or the standards of this
Code. Although greater flexibility is given to allow development in a PUD that would not
otherwise be allowed, procedures and standards are established in this Code that are intended to
ensure against misuse.
* For Special Requirements of a PUD District, see Section 4.06
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Section 4.06 Planned Unit Development District
This Section establishes procedures and requirements of a Planned Unit Development District. Planned
Unit Developments may be established in any location and may include more than one base zoning
district.
A PUD is designed to be used in conjunction with a designated base zoning district. An
application for PUD zoning shall specify the base District(s) and the uses proposed. If no base
zoning exists, the base zoning shall be that zoning designation that is most similar to or
compatible with the uses proposed for the PUD. Any uses not permitted in the base District shall
be specifically identified. The standards and requirements of the specified base District shall
apply unless specifically superseded by the standards and requirements of the PUD
Development Plan.
The granting of a PUD Zoning District shall not relieve the developer from complying with all
other applicable sections of this Code, and other Codes and Ordinances of the City of
Georgetown, unless such relief is specified in the approved Development Plan.
An application for the establishment of a PUD District shall be accompanied by a Development
Plan that meets the requirements of this Section. The Development Plan shall become a part of
the PUD ordinance, if approved by the City Council.
1. Development requirements for the PUD District shall be set forth in the Development Plan
and meet thea royal criteria detailed in Section 3.06.040. The
D the particular Droiect is of
exceptional ouality and cannot be met by base z2aindistrict rc uirements. At a;-minin�m.
the Development Plan shLLLLp
i the purpose and intent
of the PUD, detailed description of the oroiect, and a specific development deshm vlan, in
addition to how the PUD mav deviate from the minimum standards set forth in this
Code
2. The PUD zoning application shall include written 'Justification as to why anv such Code
deviations listed in the Development Plan are necessary because oftl,e . :
unique
characteristics of the or other exceptional
circumstances. Such deviations should be intended to -provide an unconvetttionl. cohesive,
and well-olanned layout design scheme, and should not be 12roposed to simply avoid the
Leciuirements of this Code.
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ctensit= traffic circulation streets access fsraildin and site desi n standards and or
schematics, and other vertinent information. A full oz martial traffic impact analysis maybe
r wired de ezdin on the im act to tits Mali roads av system. Tlie Plartnin Director
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Chapter 5 Zoning Use Regulations
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The Civic Uses Section addresses institutions that provide community services to or for the general
public. Civic uses are typically found in non-residential zoning districts but may be allowed in
residential districts, often with limitations or Special Use Permits. These uses are generally public or
non-profit but also include for-profit entities that provide a service to the general public. Civic uses
include, but are not limited to, facilities for education, day care, government, social services, institutions,
places of worship, and parks and open spaces.
The following Use Table presents the civic uses that are allowed in each zoning district, in accordance
with the standards and regulations of this Code. Certain uses are allowed with limitations detailed in
Section 5.03.020. The 'Notes' column of the Use Table contains direction on the specific limitation of
the particular use.
Table 5.03.010 Civic Uses
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All civic uses shall meet any applicable provisions of the City Code of Ordinances, in addition to the
following limitations. Outdoor display and storage requirements, if applicable, shall be met in
accordance with Section 5.09.
A. All Civic Uses
All Civic Uses, except Day Care, shall meet the following provisions, where applicable per Table
5.03.010. Uses that require a Special Use Permit, in accordance with Table 5.03.010, shall meet the
following criteria in addition to securing said permit.
1. Any outdoor recreational playing field shall be set back 50 feet from any property line.
2. The principal vehicular entrance and exit shall be located on a collector -level street or laigher,
except as otheLjKjae;ap�aroved by the DeveloDment Engineer.
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Section 5.04 Commercial Uses
The Commercial Uses Section outlines commercial and retail businesses that facilitate the buying and
selling of manufactured goods or provide consumer and professional sales and services. These uses
include, but are not limited to, overnight accommodations, establishments for food and beverage
preparation and consumption, entertainment or recreation -oriented activities, out-patient or home -care
health and medical services, and professional and business offices. The category also encompasses retail
sales and service uses for personal improvement; self -storage; heavy commercial and wholesale sales
and services; and automobile sales, repair, and service.
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accordance with all standards and regulations of this Code. Certain uses are allowed with limitations
detailed in Section 5.04.020. The 'Notes' column of the Use Table contains direction on the specific
limitation of the particular use.
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All commercial uses shall meet any applicable provisions of the City Code of Ordinances, in addition
to the following limitations. Outdoor display and storage requirements, if applicable, shall be met in
accordance with Section 5.09.
Commercial, retail, service, and office buildings are limited to the following maximum building
size:
1. In the CN District, the floor -to -area ratio shall not exceed 0.3. The maximum building size of
each build hall be 7 500 square feet.
2. In the C-1 District, the floor -to -area ratio shall not exceed 0.51
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An indoor or outdoor self -storage establishment is permitted in accordance with Table 5.04.010
and the requirements of Section 5.09 and subject to the following standards and limitations:
1. Self -storage facilities shall be limited to the storage use only, with the exception of an
accessory leasing office, accessory retail sales andor single living quarters for security
purposes ss. In no instance shall
individual storm,,e units be used as a business storefront or used as a residence or oyer ght
accommodation.
2. Indoor self -storax e facilities shall overate comoletelv Nvithin a building or structure.
3. Indoor self -storage facilities located in a C-1 District shall be limited to climate controlled
facilities accessed solelv from shared interior hallways
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4. Storage bay doors shall not face a public right-of-way unless set back a minimum of 40 feet
from the property line.
Chain -link -,1-1-11". fencing shall not be located in a front,,,,, o setback or street
1,11 setback.
. Each individual storage unit shall be directly accessible from an apron consisting of an
approved paved surface,
Where gated, a minimum of 60 feet of driveway shall be provided between the public right-
of-way and the front gate of the self -storage facility.
8. Outdoor stor rable vehicles.
9. No outdoor self -storage shall be permitted within
. ...... required setback;
No outdoor self -storage shall be allowed in required off-street parking areas. Areas
intended for outdoor self -storage shall be paved and painted to distinguish them from
required off-street parking areas.
."41. Outdoor self -storage shall be screened from any public right-of-way by an 8 -foot tall
screening wallconstructed of
brick, stone, reinforced concrete or other similar two-sided
masonry materials =as sa2pDt'roved_bv the Director.
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Chapter 6 Residential & Agriculture Zoning Districts,:
Dimensional & Design Standards
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6.05.020 Setbacks
The setback provisions in this Section apply to lots in the Agriculture District and all Residential
Districts, unless otherwise specified in this Chapter.
C. Features Allowed Within Required Setbacks
The following features are allowed to be located within a required setback:
1. Landscape features (as defined in Chapter 16).
2. Driveways located:
a. in a front setback, provided that the driveway does not run parallel to a public street;
b. in a side setback, if serving a side -loaded or detached rear garage or other parking area;
or
c. in a rear setback, if accessed by a rear alley or public street.
3. Sidewalks, fences, and walls, meeting the requirements of Section 8.07.
4. Uncovered patios )rovijed that:
a. 1 ,:!The txitio is located entirely within the side and/or rear yard , except that an
uncovered.. natiomaybe located within a front vaid if:
is the surf -ace area of the uncovered atio wit/ iat the front and does not exceed 10`/
of the total calculated area within the front setback -
ii: the uncovered vatio is set back at least 15 feet from all street orolvertv lines;
iiino built-in structures, such as; arills or fire of the
i)its, are included in anv portion
arc id shrub wall, ora;
combination thereof; and
b. The vatio is set back at least 3 feet from side and rear property lineL.ej�et as
otherwise Provided for in this Section.
5. Pools located entirely Nvithin the side and/or rear yard and set back at least 3 feet from side
and rear property lines:
6. Minor utilities.
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Mechanical equipment such as air conditioning units, pool pumps, and similar equipment,
but such equipment is not allowed in the front setback and is allowed in the side and rear
setbacks only if such equipment cannot be reasonably located behind the structure.
Sills, belt courses, cornices, buttresses, chimneys, flues, eaves and other architectural features
provided that such features do not extend further than 18 inches into any required setback.
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z Parking areas that cover up to 50% of the required front setback. provided that:
a. Landscape buffers eight feet wide are provided between the property line and the
nearest side of the parking pad, and also between the structure and the nearest side of
the parking pad. These buffers must be landscaped and each shall contain a 3 foot high
screen consisting of a continuous berm, hedge or wall;
b. The parking is on a paved surface, as that term is defined in this Code; and
c. The impervious coverage requirements in Section 11.02 are met.
None of the features above (except plant material and public sidewalks) shall extend into
a public easement without approval of a License to Encroach.
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Chapter 7 Non -Residential Zoning Districts: Lot,
Dimensional,, and Design Standards
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The lot and dimensional standards provided in Table 7.03,020 are in addition to the interpretations
and exceptions in Section 7.03.030. Table 7.03.020 contains cross-references and notes to specific
sections or chapters of this Code when additional requirements or explanations may apply.
A. For properties located in an Overlay Zoning District, additional or alternative provisions may
apply. See Chapter 4 for all applicable Overlay Districts.
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Refer to Section 8.04 for Bufferyard Requirements
Landscaping
Refer to Chapter 8 for Minimum Landscape Requirements
Impervious Coverage
Refer to Section 11 .02 for Impervious Coverage
Requirements
A. For properties located in an Overlay Zoning District, additional or alternative provisions may
apply. See Chapter 4 for all applicable Overlay Districts.
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B. For Non -Residential development in a Conservation Subdivision, see Section 11.06 for
alternative development standards.
C. Additional design limitations may be required for specific uses in Chapter 5 of this Code.
When in conflict, the stricter provision shall apply,
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S. Setbacks General
1. No building, structure, or other development feature shall be located within a required
setback or yard unless otherwise specified in this Section.
2. When determining the setbacks for corner lots, the front lot line shall be adjacent to the
shortest street dimension of the lot. In instances where the lot is relatively square or
otherwise unusually shaped, a request may be made to the Director for a determination
of the front lot line.
3. When determining the setback for lots with more than one street frontage other than
ccarzaer tots the Plannn Director shall determine tl�e front lot line on the basis of street
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birildin to tlae street, and other best planniattraetices
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4. Any setback to a public street shall be considered a street setback and meet the required
front setback for lot lines adjacent to the street. The Planning Director may reduce the
street setback to be consistent with the side setback of the district on a case by case basis
based on lot c o the
street on lots on the same block and on either side of the and existin character of
the district.
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a. For properties in the CN, C-1, OF and PF Districts, the front setback may be reduced
to zero feet from the right-of-way line or any applicable public easement, if at least
25% of the street -facing building wall of the principal structure is built within 5 feet of
the right-of-way line or applicable public or landscape easement on the primary
street.
b. Notwithstanding the foregoing provision in subsection (a), parking shall be setback
10 feet from the right-of-way line and shall not be located in a public or landscape
easement.
All non-residential uses located in the Downtown Gateway Overlay District, regardless
of the underlying Zoning District, have special setback requirements. For these
properties, the front setback of the underlying Zoning District is reduced to zero feet
from the right-of-way line or any applicable public or landscape easement. Additional
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requirements for properties in the Downtown Gateway Overlay District can be found in
- Section 4.13.040.
Development in the MU -DT District may have no side setback if access to the rear of the
building is provided on the site or by a dedicated public alley.
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a. The following features may be located within a required setback:
i. Landscape features (as defined in Chapter 16).
ii. Fences and walls.
iii. Driveways.
iv. Sidewalks.
v. Minor utilities.
vi. Mechanical equipment such as air conditioning units, pool pumps and similar
equipment, but such equipment is not allowed in the front setback and is
allowed in the side and rear setbacks only if such equipment cannot be
reasonably located behind the structure.
vii. Sills, belt courses, cornices, buttresses, chimneys, flues, eaves and other
architectural features that extend less than 18 inches into the setback.
viii. On-site parking .; may be located within a side
or rear setback if:
0 Such parking is located no closer than five feet from the lot line; and
The lot complies with the applicable bufferyard requirements in Section 8.04
of this Code.
b. None of the features above (except plant material and public sidewalks) shall extend
into a public easement without approval of a License to Encroach.
In order to ensure a hizh nualitv, safe and sustainable built environment throuehout the
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A. New buildings of less than 250 square feet and 15 feet in height are exempt from all
requirements of Section 7.04.
B.
New buildings and expansions to existing buildim:s located in an Industrial District are
exempt from the rec uirements of Section 7.04, with the exception of Section 7.04.0M hmvever
all recluirement of Section 7.04 shall be applicable when those build -ii -,Zs are adjacent to a
pus sic rarl esidntaal District or arterial oa freexay )eves av as identified in the
Thoroi,W-ifiare Plan'
,1C. Where building expansions are less than 20% of the existing building's square footage, an
applicant may request an Administrative Exception to , I those requirements of Section 7.04
that are not met by the origi�
.- nal structure using the process established in Sections 7.04.070
and 3.16.
D... AzlicLfltural buildi mals are
exernot from the reouirements of Section 7,04.
s identified in Section 5.0 am exem t from_
the reaajj:gnents of Section 7.04.
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All Non -Residential buildings shall be placed on a poured -in-place permanent slab foundation, an
approved engineered pier and beam foundation or other type of approved engineered foundation.
Foundation requirements apply only to enclosed covered buildings and do not apply to outdoor
structures, open porches or buildings less than 250 square feet and 15 feet in height.
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8.07.030 General Requirements
The following apply to all fences within the City Limits, regardless of use or zoning district.
A. Structural Integrity
All fences shall be constructed to perpetually maintain structural integrity against natural forces
such as wind, rain and temperature variations. Fences constructed of chainlink, welded wire,
picket, or similar materials shall require a minimum of two (2) support rails spaced at least '/12 o f
the total height of the fence apart.
design established with the Fence Permit.
C. Fence Materials
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PVC. or other rol resistant alLernalives..Allowed materials may be restricted in certain
circumstances, per the provisions of this Section, and are allowed by right in all other
instances. Materials such as barbed wire, razor wire and electric fencing are only allowed
with the limitations specified in this Section.
Products manufactured for other uses and not originally intended to be permanent fencing
.-.re prohibited. Some examples of prohibited material include but are not limited to:
Plywood, paper, plastic, fiberglass panels, chicken wire, fabric or sheet, roll or corrugated
metals.
D. Aeight Illeasurement
Fence height shall be measured from ground level on the higher side of the fence or wall.
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public streets and public parkland.
F. Sight Triangle
In accordance with the "Sight Triangle" requirements in Section 12.03.050 of this Code, no fence
or wall more than 25% solid or more than 3 feet tall shall be located within 25 feet of the right-of-
way at the intersection of two streets, or within 8 feet of the intersection of a street and an alley.
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H. Temporary Fences
Temporary fences are allowed without a Fence Permit, but only for a site with an active Building
Permit, Stormwater Permit or part of a roadway construction project. The temporary fence shall
be removed at the expiration of such a Permit or the conclusion of construction, whichever occurs
first. Temporary fences needed for any other purposes are permitted and shall receive a Fence
Permit from the Building Official.
I. Electric Fences
Electric fences are allowed without a Fence Permit, subject to the following:
1 . Electric fences shall not be permitted within 10 feet of any public rights-of-way or sidewalk.
2. Electric fences shall be placed a minimum of 2 feet from all private property lines.
3. A "Warning: Electric Fence in Operation" sign at least 12" x 12" in size shall be posted at
intervals of not more than 50 feet apart and located not more than 1 foot away from the
fence.
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feet.
g, For fences that would not meet the above circumstances, the Director may consider a
request for an Administrative Exception, as described in Section 8.07.080.
3. Fences directly abuftina Dublic allevs shall be limited to 5 feet in he
C. Barbed wire fences are not allowed on lots of less than 2 acres.
8.07.050 Apartment Fences
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preclude compliance with any required screening or bufferyard provisions of this Code.
A. Wrought iron or similar material is allowed within the front and side setbacks abutting a local or
collector -level street at a maximum height of 6 feet. No other fence materials are allowed in su
setbacks.
B. Wood fencing is allowed on property lines abutting private property, but not allowed in any stre
setback.
C. Residential Boundary Wall requirements in Section 8.07.060 shall be met.
8.07.060 Residential Boun ary Walls
In order to provide a cohesive aesthetic appearance in a manner planned and constructed by the
developer, all single-family, two-family, townhome and -multi !arnlily development that is
bounded on any side by a major collector, arterial or freeway, as classified in Section 12.03, shall
provide a boundary wall or similar perimeter buffer along that roadway using the following criteria.
Assumption of responsibility for the maintenance and integrity of the boundary wall or portions thereo
shall fall to the Home Owner's Association or, in the case there is not an e prope y owner on
whose lot line the wall is situated.
A. An opaque masonry wall shall be constructed along the right-of-way line at least 5 feet in height,
but no taller than 6 feet in height. No additional fencing may be added to the wall.
B. Development located in a Gateway Overlay District, established in Section 4.13, shall meet all
requirements of the District. In such instances, the boundary wall shall be located along the
innermost boundary of the required Gateway landscape buffer. The Gateway landscape buffer
shall be situated on a platted lot that is owned and maintained by the owner, developer,
neighborhood or homeowner association or other entity acceptable to the Director.
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1. Masonry columns, or similar column effect as approved by the Director, using different
materials than the wall, spaced no more than 125 feet apart;
2. Variations in depth achieved either through offsets of at least 5 feet deep, plant material
groupings, breaks in walls or other variations as approved by the Director, occurring every 80
feet; or
3. An alternative articulation design approved by the Director per paragraph D below that meets
the intent of this Section.
D. Exceptions to the preceding requirements may be considered by the Director in the following
circumstances and approved if the Director determines that the intent of this Section has been
met. Exceptions shall be processed as an Administrative Exception, using the procedur-
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described in Section
I . If the land adjacent to the applicable roadway is occupied by a park or open space, unusual
topographic conditions, local street, residential front setback or other similar space not
occupied by a residence, the Director may consider a request for a combination of open
space, berms, landscape features, plant material, and/or alternative screening wall material,
another boundary wall location, or a release from the requirement.
L If a developer chooses to prohibit fencing or offer a planned alternative that is codified on the
plat, Construction plans and deeds and covenants, the Director may consi•er a request or a
combination of open space, berms, landscape features, p ant ma er a, an• or a ema ve
screening wall material, another boundary wall location, or a release from the requirement.
Fences for non-residential uses are allowed in accordance with the following limitations. Ron -
residential fences shall be constructed of materials that are architecturally compatible with the principal
q,tructure.
A. Fences located in the front and side setbacks abutting a local or collector -level street are allowed
only with the following limitations:
1 . Fences shall be limited to 4 feet in height.
2. Fences shall be at least 50% transparent. For example, a wrought iron fence or a picket
fence with openings the width of the picket.
3. Chainlink fences are prohibited within these locations.
B. Fences located in a required setback adjacent to a public right-of-way shall not be located in a
public or landscape easement.
C. Fences located along a lot line shall not exceed 8 feet in height, unless otherwise specified in the
Code.
D. The finished side of all fences built to comply with any provision of this Code shall face outward
toward each adjoining property.
E. Sports fencing is allowed only with a setback from all property lines at a distance that is two times
the height of the sports fence.
F. Exceptions
1. Fences for industrial uses may be located in any street setback, but no closer than 10 feet
from the right-of-way line. Such fences may not exceed 6 feet in height.
2. Fences for industrial and utility uses may use barbed wire above any conventional 6 -foot
fence as long as the total height does not exceed 8 feet. Such fences shall be located a
minimum of 20 feet from a public right-of-way.
3. Fences using razor ribbon or razor tape are allowed only in conjunction with a jail or other
public detention or correctional facility. Such fences shall be located a minimum of 40 feet
from a public right-of-way.
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Chapter 9 Off -Street Parking and Loading
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1. Required off-street parking spaces shall have minimum dimensions of 9 feet in width by 18
feet in length, unless otherwise indicated within this Section. Parkirit&space length may be
reduced to 16 feet vrovided there is a 2 -foot overhanz from the curb or back of the wheel
stop in accordance with Figure 9.03.020.A below:
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Chapter 13 Infrastructure and Public Improvements
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13.06.030 Sanitary Sewer System
A. Sanitary Sewer System Required
Subdividers shall be responsible for providing an approved public sanitary sewer system,
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, throughout the entire subdivision such that all lots,
parcels, or tracts of land will be served by either an Onsite Sanitary Sewer Facility (Septic System)
or by a public wastewater collection system, as provided in this Section:
:1. Where an approved public sanitary sewer collection main or outfall line is less than one-half
mile away from the property boundary and connection to the system is both technically
possible and permissible by the City or authorized provider of the centralized wastewater
services, the subdivider shall be required to install a public wastewater collection system and
shall bear the cost of connecting the subdivision to such existing wastewater collection
system.
2. Where an approved public wastewater collection main or outfall line is more than one-half
mile away from the property boundary, and where the extension of a sanitary sewer
collection main or outfall lines is scheduled in the City's Capital Improvements Plan to be
completed to a point within one-half mile away from the property boundary within five
years from the date of the Preliminary Plat approval, the subdivider shall be required to
install a public wastewater collection system and shall bear the cost of connecting the
subdivision to such existing wastewater collection system
3. Where an approved public wastewater collection main or outfall line is more than one- half
mile away from the property boundary, and where the extension of a sanitary sewer
collection main or outfall lines is not scheduled in the City's Capital Improvements Plan to
be completed to a point within one-half mile away from the property boundary within five
years from the date of the Preliminary Plat approval, the subdivider may install Onsite
Sanitary Sewer Facilities to serve each lot.
4. Under extraordinary circumstances (e.g., topography), the City may allow a subdivider to
attempt to demonstrate that the installation of a public wastewater collection system is, on a
per unit, cost -benefit basis, not technically feasible and cost prohibitive as compared to an
Onsite Sewer System (Septic System) and an Onsite Sewer Facility (Septic System) should
service the property(ies), rather than a public wastewater collection system. The
Citv Council shall consider the subdivider's analysis and
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make a final
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