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Home My WebLink AboutORD 2016-17 - UDC Dwelling & Housing Amend.ORDINANCE NO. &()\ �P — E j An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, amending portions of the Unified Development Code (UDC) relative to accessory dwelling units, accessory structures, and Housing Diversity Development and Workforce Housing Development including Chapters 5, 6,11,12, and 16 of the UDC, Passed and Adopted on the 111h Day 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 Development 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 their regular meeting on August 26, 2014, and directed to staff to work with the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee to prepare draft language; and 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: a (7I 6 - V 1 Description: UDC Accessory Structure, Dwellings and Housing Amendments Page 1 of 3 Date Approved: March 8, 2016 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 herein 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. The City's adopted fees for permit review and inspections are hereby amended for workforce housing incentives. For each workforce housing unit provided, the developer will receive a waiver of $2,500 of permit review and inspection fees, up to a total of $100,000. Fee waivers cannot be earned for more than 50% of the total required development fees, as adopted and published by the City of Georgetown. Section 4. 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 5. 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. Section 6. 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. APPROVED on First Reading on the 12f day of January 2016. Ordinance Number: Q�O ( - 1-7 Description: UDC Accessory Structure Dwellings and Housing Amendments Page 2 of 3 Date Approved: March 8, 2016 Exhibit A Attached APPROVED AND ADOPTED on Second Reading on the 81h day of March 2016. THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: ATTEST: � S o Dale Ross Shelley Now Mayor City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Ordinance Number: Description: UDC Accessory Structure Dwellings and Housing Amendments Page 3 of 3 Date Approved: March 8, 2016 Exhibit A Attached Exhibit A Chapter 5 Zoning Use Regulations *********** Section 5.02 Residential Uses The Residential Use Section contains uses for residential dwellings and related accessory uses. These uses include Single-family and Multi -family residential structures and also accommodate groups of people that may exceed the definition of household. 5.02.010 Residential Uses Allowed by District The following Use Table presents the residential 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 5.02.020. The `Notes' column of the table contains direction on the specific limitation of the particular use. Table 5.02.010 Residential Uses Specific Use 0 w -A r N m z LL Q D N o 0. Household Living Single-family, Detached P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P Single-family, Attached -- -- -- L P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- A Two-family -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Townhouse -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S Multi -family, Detached Dwelling Units Multi -family, Attached-- -- -- -- -- -- P p __ __ S S -- S -- -- S v o E Dwelling Units .0 Manufactured Housing -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- '- -- a) `n a) Manufactured Housing Park -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Accessory Dwelling Unit S S S S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S B Second Dwelling Unit L — -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C Upper -story Residential -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L L L L — -- L D Home -Based Business L L L L L L L L L L L L L L 5.02.020 Residential Use Limitations All residential uses shall meet any applicable provisions of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances, in addition to the following limitations. Page 1 of 18 Exhibit A A. Single-family, Attached An Attached Single-family dwelling is permitted in accordance with Table 5.02.010 and subject to the following standards and limitations: 1. Both dwelling units shall be situated on separate legally platted lots. 2. Attached Single-family dwellings are not allowed in the Old Town Overlay District (established in Section 4.08). B. Accessory Dwelling Unit An accessory dwelling unit is permitted in accordance with Table 5.02.010 and subject to the following standards and limitations: 1. An accessory dwelling unit is permitted as a subordinate use, provided that it is limited to twenty-five percent (25%) of the primary dwelling unit. 2. An accessory dwelling unit is permitted in the AG, Agriculture, RE, Residential Estate, RL, Residential Low Density, RS, Residential Single-family, and MU -DT, Mixed -Use Downtown Districts with the approval of a Special Use Permit pursuant to Section 3.07. -;. he ` pe.(-4al-Use- 1�--sh�tl��s:;�...�_-c:i-1-itisz�i-t�a�-��-i�-��-a�=awe-ase¢i��>�� 3. A minimum of three parking spaces shall be available on-site providing the minimum. two spaces required for the primary residence with one additional parking space provided for the accessory dwelling unit. 4 The accessory dwelling unit must remain on the same electric and water meters as the prirnary residence. S. Rental of an accessory dwelling unit should be limited to owner occupied properties. 6. An accessory dwelling unit may be permitted by right as part of a Housing Diversity Development, as detailed in Section 6.08.020.el� tlel=4i �t� nit's' } ..Dry'.'c'eki.3ti}i M g. 1417. Accessory structures that do not contain a kitchen, such as guest houses or pool houses, are permitted without a Special Use Permit. Page 2 of 18 Exhibit A Chapter 6 Residential & Agriculture Zoning Districts: Lot, Dimensional & Design Standards ************ Section 6.03 Development Standards ************ 6.03.020 AG — Agriculture District ************ A. Lot and Dimensional Standards AG - Agriculture Lot Size, minimum square feet 2 acres Lot Width, minimum feet 100 Front Setback, minimum feet 25 Side Setback, minimum feet 10 Rear Setback, minimum feet 20 Building Height, maximum feet 35 cress€ r 8t �i eng- e�q.kat, ax.....feet' 5...f.G..4 Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02 ************ C. Non -Residential and Accessory Design Standards 1. Non-residential -se=TM structures shall meet the lot and dimensional standards of the AG District, in addition to thesitsrt�l=£incl -requirements of Sections 7.04 and 7.05. 2. Residential accessory structuresUsr%s shall meet the requirements of Section 6.06.010. 3. Residential accessory structures shall not exceed _the height of the principal. residential structure. However, accessory structures associated with a Non-residential Use allowed in Table 5.07.01.0 (Agricultural Uses) may exceed the height of the principal structure provided the maximum building heights of the district are not exceeded. rv""�.'r�s�.f;ti:;�`,r..,c:>int•'.�t#'�:i�L�:sE{4`ie6....'��;.Y�iz.}tai:�t�..'.<i...:':1�::�.�1z.£�...i�tD}.x Y<i3'.:��i£.�e.;i."ei£'ts 5..:.£,...i?,-:>�..£.r.e i3i��T:��hli. _,<{.� ,� t, Page 3 of 18 Exhibit A 6.03.030 RE - Residential Estate District ************ A. Lot and Dimensional Standards RE - Residential Estate Lot Size, minimum square feet 1 acre Lot Width, minimum feet 100 Front Setback, minimum feet 25 Side Setback, minimum feet 10 Rear Setback, minimum feet 20 Building Height, maximum feet 35 Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02 ************ C. Non -Residential and Accessory Design Standards 1. Non-residential shall meet the lot and dimensional standards of the RE District, in addition to they r-- X1 m+44-�P,t 1-L a1 t?& -4 --requirements of Sections 7.04 and 7.05. 2. Residential accessory 4-�--._St1.-u.ctUres shall meet the requirements of Section 6.06.010. 3 Residential accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the 12rincipal residential stru.ctu re. ************ 6.03.040 RL - Residential Low Density District ************ A. Lot and Dimensional Standards RL - Residential Low Density Lot Size, minimum square feet 10,000 Lot Width, minimum feet 70 Front Setback, minimum feet 20 Side Setback, minimum feet 10 Rear Setback, minimum feet 10 Building Height, maximum feet 35 Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02 ************ Page 4 of 18 Exhibit A C. Non -Residential and Accessory Design Standards 1. Non-residential structures :��1- shall meet the lot and dimensional standards of the RL District, in addition to the p> ro. - i � { w,i is . ? requirements of Sections 7.04 and 7.05. 2. Residential accessory structures shall meet the requirements of Section 6.06.010. 3 Residential accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the 2rincil2al residential structure. ************ 6.03.050 RS - Residential Single-family District ************ A. Lot and Dimensional Standards RS - Residential Single-family Lot Size, minimum square feet 5,500 Lot Width, minimum feet 45 Front Setback, minimum feet 20 Side Setback, minimum feet 6 Rear Setback, minimum feet 10 Building Height, maximum feet 35 f ,.. Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02 ************ D. Non -Residential and Accessory Design Standards 1. Non-residential € l;: -structures shall meet the lot and dimensional standards of the RS District, in addition to the = s ::- b J�li�Yi1:--requirements of Sections 7.04 and 7.05. ""2. Residential accessory uric.:>-strucitires shall meet the requirements of Section 6.06.010. 3 Residential accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the principal. residential. structure. ************ Page 5 of 18 Exhibit A 6.03.060 TF - Two-family District ************ A. Lot and Dimensional Standards TF - Two Family Lot Size, minimum square feet 7,000 Dwelling Size, minimum square feet 3,500 Dwellings per Structure, maximum 2 Lot Width, minimum feet 70 (C.1) Front Setback, minimum feet 20 Side Setback, minimum feet 6 Rear Setback, minimum feet 10 Building Height, maximum feet 35 Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02 ************ D. Non -Residential and Accessory Design Standards 1. Non-residential structures shall meet the lot and dimensional standards of the TF District, in addition to the i- ��-requirements of Sections 7.04 and 7.05. -1. Residential accessory L-structul.*es shall meet the requirements of Section 6.06.010. 3 Residential accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the 12r.incipal. residential structure. ************ Page 6 of 18 Exhibit A 6.03.070 TH — Townhouse District ************ A. Lot and Dimensional Standards TH - Townhouse Townhouse Lot Size, minimum square feet 2,000 Dwelling Units per Row, maximum 6 Townhouse Lot Width, minimum feet 22 Front Setback, minimum feet 15 Non -shared Wall Side Setback, minimum feet 10 Shared Wall Side Setback, minimum feet 0 Rear Setback, minimum feet 15 Building Height, maximum feet 35 ._�.�w`r?s','p�'-v"+i.�rta �;i�y 5"�s'�.t• eq :':^'t ';r rt�s'ct 1 }v•W. .. Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02 ************ D. Non -Residential and Accessory Design Standards 1. Non-residential :structures shall meet all of the lot and dimensional standards of the TH District, in addition to the'Yf:+; t"'z . t � �_ requirements of Sections 7.04 and 7.05. 2. Residential accessory.-ai ; structures shall meet the - -i -requirements of Section 6.06.010. 3 Residential accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the principal residential. structure. ************ Page 7 of 18 Exhibit A 6.03.080 MF -1 - Low Density Multi -family District ************ A. Lot and Dimensional Standards MF -1 - Low Density Multi -family Lot Size, minimum square feet 12,000 Dwelling Units per acre, maximum 14 Apartment Units per structure, maximum 12 Lot Width, minimum feet 50 Front Setback, minimum feet 20 Side Setback, minimum feet 10 Side Setback to Residential District, minimum feet 20 Rear Setback, minimum feet 10 Rear Setback to Residential District, minimum feet 20 Building Height, maximum feet 35 Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02 ************ D. Non -Residential and Accessory Design Standards 1. Non-residential shall meet all of the lot and dimensional standards of the MF -1 District, in addition to the -f.:;--. • ::u? }'. requirements of Sections 7.04 and 7.05. '-2. Residential accessory x-structu.res shall ��-meet is -the �V,:�z.-requirements of Section 6.06.010. 3 Residential accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the principal residential structure. ************ Page 8 of 18 Exhibit A 6.03.090 MF -2 - High Density Multi -family District ************ A. Lot and Dimensional Standards MF -2 - High Density Multi -family Lot Size, minimum square feet 2 acres Dwelling Units per acre, maximum 24 Apartment Units per structure, maximum 24 Lot Width, minimum feet 50 Front Setback, minimum feet 25 Side Setback, minimum feet 15 Side Setback to Residential District, minimum feet 30 Rear Setback, minimum feet 15 Rear Setback to Residential District, minimum feet 30 Building Height, maximum feet 45 Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02 ************ D. Non -Residential and Accessory Design Standards 1. Non-residential =„:4,4,7.e�-+,,-�struchi.res shall meet all of the lot and dimensional standards of the MF -2 District, in addition to the . --- +._lesicieftial �rss Yha1l-ma t z.l-requirements of Sections 7.04 and 7.05. ,2. Residential accessory_RY�=�� structures shall r!!,-..' -,-meet . i the requirements of Section 6.06.010. 3 Residential accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the principal residential structure. ************ Section 6.06 Accessory Structures, Garages and Amenity Areas 6.06.010 Accessory Structures, Garages and Carports The requirements of this Section apply to the AG, Agriculture District and all Residential Districts, except as specified. A. Accessory structures and buildings shall meet the dimensional standards of the base zoning district, except as specified in this Section. However, properties in the Old Town Overlay District may request a Certificate of Appropriateness for setback exception in accordance with Section 3.13 of this Code. B. The accessory structure shall only be located on a lot with a principal structure, unless two adjacent lots have common ownership, in which case the structures may be located on different Page 9 of 18 Exhibit A lots. In such instance, the accessory structure shall be located in the rear yard as determined by the lot with the principal structure on it. C. The square footage of an accessory structure shall not exceed 25% of the square footage of the principal structure. However the maximum accessory structure square footage may exceed 25% of the principal structure to allow for the construction of a detached two -car garage, not to exceed 600 square feet. For the purposes of this calculation, the square footage of an attached garage shall not be considered part of the principal structure. D. Accessory structures measuring 8 feet or less in height are allowed in the setbacks in the rear yard up to 3 feet from the property line, but may not extend into any P.U.E. E. Garages and carports, whether attached or detached from the principal structure, shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the public street from which the associated driveway takes access or a minimum of 10 feet when taking access from a public alley. F. No more than 30% of the rear yard may be covered with accessory buildings or structures. However, the maximurn coverage may be extended to 50%, of the rear yard to allow for the construction of a detached two -car garage not to exceed 600 square feet. All impervious cover requirements in Section 11.02 shall be met. G. Accessory dwelling units located in accessory structures in the AG, RE, RL, and RS Districts are allowed subject to the limitations provided for in Section 5.02.020.B or within a Housing Diversity Development without limitations (as detailed in Section 6.07.020). ************ Section 6.07 Special Development Types ************ 6.07.020 Housing Diversity Development A. Purpose To encourage housing diversity, this Code allows flexibility to the development standards and allowable housing types for projects that foster housing diversity. B. Housing Types The following Table shows the types of housing permitted in a Housing Diversity Development. At least three of the following housing types in any of the following Districts shall be included to qualify for the alternative dimensional standards in Table 6.07.020.8, a>' .+ _" Table 6.07.020.8: Permitted Housing Types by Residential District Housing Type Minimum Lot Size RL RS TF TH MF -1 MF -2 Single Family, Detached 7,500 SF lot X X X X X X Single Family, Detached 4,500 SF lot X X X X X X Single Family, Attached 3,500 SF lot X I X X X X X Two-family 6,000 SF lot X X X X X X Townhouse 7,000 SF lot X X X X X X Apartment 12,000 SF lot _ _ X Page 10 of 18 Exhibit A Apartment 2 acre lot _ _ _ _ _ X C. Dimensional Standards The following Table provides the dimensional standards for each residential building type that can be used in lieu of the dimensional standards otherwise applicable. ?tea€: n-• ;+r=-�4 f Table 6.O7.O2O.C: Housing Diversify =j" -Dimensional Standards 1 Standard S Single Family, Single Family, Two- family Townhouse Detached Attached Lot Size, minimum 7,500 4,500 7,000 6,000 1.750,7;990, Dwelling Size, minimum - - 3,500 3,000 _1-78 Dwellings per structure, max. - - 3 2 7 Lot Width, minimum feet 60 351 352 60 20 Front Setback, minimum feet 15 15 15 15 53 Side Setback, minimum feet 10 6 6 6 10 A t-aiaaNe-psi€ w Rear Setback, minimum feet 10 10 10 10 15 lea - etbao!�. rr€ini€l,46 _feet7-5 ?.0 775 Building Height, max. feet 35 40 40 40 45 Impervious Coverage, max % See Section 11.02 "Impervious Cover" See Chapter 8 "Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Perimeter Buffer, min. feet Fencing" 1. All Standards in Table 6.07.02O.0 shall meet any specific requirements of the allowed housing type, as detailed elsewhere in this Chapter. When a conflict occurs between such requirements and the standards of this Table, the Table shall apply. 2. Lots less than 40 feet in width must be alley loaded lots, with the exception of townhouse lots. 3. See Section 6.03.070.C.1.a for clarification. D. Interpretations and Exceptions All dimensional standards in Paragraph (C), above, are subject to the interpretations and exceptions in Section 6.05. Page 11 of 18 Exhibit A E. Perimeter Buffer 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. F. Alternative Sidewalk Design:: Refer to Section 12 02 040 Alternative Deshgn and Financing for sidewalk options in FlousinF Diversity Developments. ::e:k �lf-at-it��:l��E._lt,:7<>#:...tlae-h��.:, .. i <�c -itt'-<St:-thlaq.:.: �&I�t INA=e it -y-1 ar�axr..p! 1<;f-t1�,...;el�i:..{�:xtt3-¢gayaasl�lrt�.1 deal%€ a€ifr-#ecus-ipa=t#e�z ....at�d 6.07.030 Workforce Housing Development A. Purpose To encourage affordable housing for the workforce this Code allows flexibility to the development standards and allowable housing types forprojects that foster housing affordability. B. Dimensional Standards The following Table provides the dimensional standards for each residential. district that can be used in lieu of the dimensional standards otherwise applicable. Standard RS TF TH MF -1 MF -2 Lot Size, Minimum 4,500 6,000 1,750 12,000 2 acres Dwelling Units per acre, max - -- - 14 24 Dwelling Size, Minimum -- 3,000 1750 _ - Dwellings per structure, Max 2 8 20 50 Lot Width minimum feet 35' 60 20 50 50 Front Setback minimum feet 10 10 10 15 15 Side Setback minimum feet 5.5 5.5 7.5 10 10 Side Setback to Residential District -- -- -- 20 30 minimum feet Rear Setback, minimum feet 7.5 7.5 10 10 15 Page 12 of 18 Exhibit A Rear Setback to Residential District, minimum feet -- -- -- 20 30 Building Height, max feet 40 40 45 35 45 Impervious Coveraee, max % See Section 11.02 "impervious Cover" 1 All Standards in Table 6.070 C B shall meet any specific requirements of the allowed housing type, as detailed elsewhere in this Chapter When a conflict occurs between such requirements and the standards of this Table, the Table shall apply. 2 Lots less than 40 feet in width must be alley loaded lots with the exception of townhouse lots. C. Interpretations and Exceptions All dimensional standards in Paragraph (C) above are subject to the interpretations and exceptions in. Section 6.05. D. Alternative Sidewalk Design Refer to Section 12 02040 Alternative Design and Financing; for sidewalk options in Workforce Housing Developments. E. Workforce Housing 1 Workforce Housing Developments in Single -Family Residential, Two -Family and Townhouse Districts that include 20%, of the housing units available for those whose incomes are less than or equal to 80% of the area median family income (as set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development) are eligible to use the standards in Table 6.070.030 for all lots within the subdivision The deed restrictions approved by the City Attorney, must include lan -wage that requires all workforce housing lots be restricted for ten. years from. the date of the original home sale to the qualifying buyery resale shall be to a. party whose income is less than or equal to 80%, of the area median family income or, absent that, shall require a payment to the Citv of their proportionate and prorated share of fees that were waived. for their lot. 2 Workforce Housing Developments in Low -Density Multifamily (MF -1) and. High -Density Multifamily (MF -2) Districts are eligible to use the dimensional standards in Table 6.07.030 uTith the provision of the following workforce housing units. a Dwelling Units per structure maximum can be reached by providing 5% of the total development as workforce units. b Front Setback can be reduced by 5 feet for every 10% of total development set as workforce units to the minimum. c Impervious cover can be increase by 10-% for every 10-% of the total development set as workforce units to the maximum of 70% with required water qu.ali:ty improvements as required. in Section 11..02. F. Fee Waivers Workforce Housing_ Developments are eligible for administrative .fee waivers, as adopted and published by the City of Georgetown. Page 13 of 18 Exhibit A Chapter 11 Environmental Protection ************ Section 11.02 Impervious Cover These impervious cover limitations are adopted to minimize negative flooding effects from stormwater runoff and to control, minimize, and abate water pollution resulting from urban runoff of rainwater or other non -point specific sources, pursuant to §26.1.77 of. the Texas Water Code. 11.02.010 Impervious Cover Limitation Impervious Cover limitations apply to all properties in the city limits and the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). ************ B. Residential Development Residential Development in the City limits shall follow the provisions below. All development in the ETJ shall follow the provisions in Section C below. 1. Except as provided in Subsection b and c, below, Impervious Cover for development located in Residential Zoning Districts shall be calculated on a per subdivision basis and shall not exceed the limits set forth in Table 11.02.010.13. All maximum percentages are established by district, regardless of use. The limits in Table 11.02.010.13 apply to all development located in Residential Zoning Districts over any part of the Edwards Aquifer in the table below. Table 11.02.010.13: Impervious Cover (max. %) for Residential Zoning Districts 2. Exceptions for Residential Zoning Districts a. Impervious cover credits are established for all properties, regardless of size and location, in Section D below. b. For Conservation Subdivisions in Residential Zoning Districts, a bonus of 10% per subdivision is granted for all properties. c For Workforce Housing Dei c lopment in %111:;-1 or M -U-2 Districts, a bonus of LIP to 20',x) per Site is granted with the provision of 20% of the units restricted as Workforce 1 loti si ng. ************ Page 14 of 18 Residential Zoning Districts AG RE RL RS TF TH MF -1 MF -2 MH All properties 20 40 45 45 45 50 50 50 50 2. Exceptions for Residential Zoning Districts a. Impervious cover credits are established for all properties, regardless of size and location, in Section D below. b. For Conservation Subdivisions in Residential Zoning Districts, a bonus of 10% per subdivision is granted for all properties. c For Workforce Housing Dei c lopment in %111:;-1 or M -U-2 Districts, a bonus of LIP to 20',x) per Site is granted with the provision of 20% of the units restricted as Workforce 1 loti si ng. ************ Page 14 of 18 Exhibit A Chapter 12 Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation *********** Section 12.02 Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility 12.02.040 Alternative Design and Financing A. Alternative Sidewalk Plan An Alternative Sidewalk Plan is intended to allow options for the construction of sidewalks required by this Code for sites with unique and extraordinary conditions. These alternatives represent the City's commitment to a comprehensive sidewalk network for pedestrian traffic and handicap accessibility, while acknowledging physical and timing constraints that often occur in the development of particular parcels. To meet the standards of this Code and the Overall Transportation Plan, this section provides that development sites may qualify for alternative routes, payments -in -lieu of construction or delay in construction due to roadway expansion. 1. For developments with difficult topographical conditions, an Alternative Sidewalk Plan may be requested. The applicant shall provide an engineering study, to the Development Engineer that demonstrates whether the terrain or geographic features of a location are such that it is not physically feasible to construct a sidewalk to UDC requirements. Based on this study, the Development Engineer shall determine if the site qualifies for an Alternative Sidewalk Plan, to be considered by the Director. a. Alternative Pedestrian Routes If the site qualifies for an Alternative Sidewalk Plan, the applicant shall propose an alternative pedestrian route on the site that would serve the same pedestrian function. This does not exempt the site from meeting accessibility standards as defined by the Texas Accessibility Standards. Sidewalks listed as top priority in the Overall Transportation Plan may require a greater level of design and accessibility due to the necessity of the route. If approved, an access easement shall be granted for alternative pedestrian routes located outside of the public right-of-way. b. Fees -in -Lieu If the site qualifies for an Alternative Sidewalk Plan, but the alternative pedestrian route is not approved by the Director, a fee -in -lieu will be required prior to Site Plan approval, equivalent to the cost of construction as estimated from the construction plans approved by the Development Engineer. Sidewalks listed as top priority in the Overall Transportation Plan are required to pay an additional 25% fee -in -lieu to cover the cost of the City installing the sidewalk. 2. A delay in construction of the sidewalk for a period not to exceed 36 months may be requested if the City, County, or State have adopted and engineered road sections that would widen, reconstruct, or otherwise reconfigure the adjacent street and the alignment for such design has not yet been determined. However, once an acceptable location for the sidewalk has been determined that would not require replacement of the sidewalk during Page 15 of 18 Exhibit A construction of the roadway; the property owner has six months to complete the sidewalk construction. 3. With a Housing Diversity or Workforce Housint: Development (Section 6.07), any combination of sidewalks, walkways, bikeways, trails, etc., intended for use as a travelway for pedestrians and/or bicyclists may be approved by the Director to serve in lieu of the required sidewalk. The Alternative Sidewalk Plan shall be a minimum of four feet on at least one side of each street. A request for an Alternative Sidewalk Plan shall be submitted for consideration at site plan or plat review. *********** Section 12.03 Streets *********** 12.03.020 Design Standards The following standards are used for the determination of proper classification of streets. Table 12.03.020 Street Classification Standards Page 16 of 18 Residential Residential Residential Major Minor Major Standard Alley Lane Local Street Collector Collector Arterial Arterial Expected ADT --- < 800 < 800 > 800 >2500 >12,500 >24,000 Right-of-way 20 50 50 65 73 110 135 (min. feet) Paved Width (feet) 15 21 28 37'` 45 82 106 Traffic Lanes: Number of Lanes 1 2 2 2 2-4 4 6 Lane Width (feet) 15 9.5 8 10.5 11-14.5 12 12 Median Width (feet) --- --- --- --- --- 24 24 Design Speed --- 20-30 20-30 30-35 30-35 35-45 35-45 (mph) Driveways Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Permitted Parking None None Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides' None None Landscape Easement None Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides (min. 5' width) Sidewalks None Both Sides Both SidesBoth Sides L Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides I (min. 5' wide) Page 16 of 18 Exhibit A Commercial Driveway Spacing for City /County Controlled Roadways* and State System Highways Posted Speed (MPH) Spacing (feet) Driveway Spacing (Feet) < 30 Number of Weaving Lanes 200 35 3 4 250 40 460 460 305 45 > 250 520 360 50 > 750 425 Minimum Connection Spacing Criteria for Freeway Frontage Roads 560 Minimum Connection Spacing (feet) >1000 Posted Speed (MPH) 460 One -Way Frontage Roads >2500 Two -Way Frontage Roads <30 460 200 200 35 460 250 300 40 600 305 360 45 1000 360 435 >50 425 510 Desirable Spacing between Freeway Exit Ramps and Driveways 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 * Adopted July 2001 City of Georgetown Driveway Spacing Study based on AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) sight distance standards. ** For 2 Lane Roadways Only *********** Page 17 of 18 Exhibit A Chapter 16 Definitions Section 16.02 Definitions The following definitions describe terms found in this Code. *********** Dwelling or Dwelling Unit, Accessory. A small separate dwelling unit, either detached or attached to the principal dwelling unit, which includes full kitchen facilities; and lar d.<�-living quarters,-+,,rt r�:::-�ft -� {�,tf{��' Often referred to as "guest homes" rg_anny flats", "a�,ara.ge apartments", or "mother in law units"accessory dwelling units are intended to be integrated into primarily single family neighborhoods to provide housing alternatives for a variety of age groups and .income levels with minimal impact on the character of the neighborhood while providing income for the homeowner living in the primary residence. *********** Workfore aiii%�,-'.�,'--�; Housing. As used in this Code, the residential dwelling units in Workforce Housing 1si Developments are available for those whose incomes are less than or equal to 80% of the area median family income as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Austin -Round Rock -San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). *********** Page 18 of 18