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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2024-10 - Future Mobility PlanORDINANCE NO. 2OZq -) D AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTIONS 12.02.030,12.03.030, 12.06 AND 12.07.010 AND AMENDING AND ADDING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN CHAPTER 16 OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) RELATING TO AMENDMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FUTURE MOBILITY PLAN AND UPDATING REFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE UDC TO THE FUTURE MOBILITY PLAN; 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, which codified various zoning and subdivision standards; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-73 adopting the Future Mobility Plan and amending Section 1.12.030 of the Code of Ordinances; WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 121223-AB, the City Council found that revisions of the UDC needed to reflect the adoption of the Future Mobility Plan is an emergency pursuant to UDC Section 3.05.030.A because the amendments are necessary to incorporate recently approved ordinances; and the UDC does not provide other avenues to address the proposed revision; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments at their January 16, 2024 regular scheduled meeting and recommended to the City Council approval of the amendments. 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: All references in the Unified Development Code to the Overall Transportation Plan shall refer to the Future Mobility Plan adopted pursuant to Ordinance No. 2023-73. ORDINANCE NO. 7 0 7 q - 16 PAGE 1 OF 12 DESCRIPTION: UDC Amendment — Future Mobility Plan Exhibits - DATE APPROVED: February 27, 2024 SECTION 3: Sections 12.02.030, 12.03.030, 12.06 and 12.07.010 are hereby amended and replaced as show in Exhibit A. SECTION 4: Chapter 16 of the UDC is hereby amended to add the definition of Sidepath and amendment the definition of Shared -Use Path as show in Exhibit B. SECTION 5: All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect. SECTION 6: If any provision of this Ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application thereof, of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. SECTION 7: The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this Ordinance and the City Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of State Law and the City Charter of the City of Georgetown. APPROVED on First Reading this 13th of February, 2024. APPROVED AND ADOPTED on Second Reading this 27th day of February, 2024. THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: Josh Si Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Skye ass City Attorney ATTEST: Robyn D Ismore, TRMC City Secretary ORDINANCE NO. ZQVA- I a PAGE 2 OF 12 DESCRIPTION: UDC Amendment — Future Mobility Plan Exhibits - DATE APPROVED: February 27, 2024 EXHIBIT A Sec. 12.02.030. Comprehensive Plan Streets. The following table provides general standards for typical Comprehensive Plan regional transportation facilities. All rights -of -way listed in the table are minimum dimensions and additional right-of-way and/or easements may be required by the Development Engineer due to drainage, utilities, or construction necessity. Street width dimensions are measured from back -of -curb to back -of -curb and include travel lanes, bicycle lanes, and curb and gutter. Landscape lots and commercial signage are prohibited within any part of the right-of-way of a comprehensive plan street or trail. Full dimensional cross -sections for each street classification and corridor -specific alternatives can be found in the Chapter 12 Appendix. Utility assignments can be found within the Construction Manual. Table 12.02.030 Comprehensive Plan Street and Trail Standards Regional Major Minor Major Expressway Trail Collector Arterial Arterial Average Daily Trip 2,501— 12,50124,000 24,001+ 2000* (ADT) Projected 12,500 Range Design Speed (mph)' — 35 40 45 75 Right-of-way (min. 20 94 110 135 350 feet) Right-of-way at — 94 134 159 350 intersections (min. feet)2 Travel Lanes (number — 4 4 6 10 of) Travel Lane Width — 11 11 11 12 (feet) Bicycle Lanes (feet)3 — 3 3 3 3 Street Width total 10 50 50 72 164 (feet) 5 Median Width (min. — 10 16 16 16 feet) Parking — Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Sidepaths (min. feet) 10 10 10 10 10 Sidepath clear zone TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT (min. feet) Design Design Design Design Design Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Public Utility — 15 15 15 15 Easement (min. feet) Table Notes ORDINANCE NO. .ZOZ —16 DESCRIPTION: UDC Amendment - Future Mobility Plan DATE APPROVED: February 27, 2024 PAGE 3 OF 12 Exhibits -q- 1. Design and geometry of all streets, including speed adjustments, can be found in Section 12.06. 2. Right-of-way at intersections for Arterial streets are increased according to the table for a distance of 200 feet from the right-of-way of the intersecting street. 3. Bicycle lanes are to be combined with sidewalks into a sidepath. The Clear Zone shall meet the TxDOT Design Manual. 4. The City may consider alternative striping on all comprehensive plan roadways to allow for on -street parking, narrower lane widths, alternative bike lane design, etc. whether in an interim or permanent situation. In the event that the City adopts a specific street corridor design or overlay that differs from the design standards in Section 12.02 and 12.03, any approved cross-section(s) associated with that street can be found in the Chapter 12 Appendix. 5. Street width does not include median width. * 2000 passenger cars per hour per lane (pcphpl) ORDINANCE NO. W—QZ -10 DESCRIPTION: UDC Amendment - Future Mobility Plan PAGE 4 OF 12 Exhibits -#- DATE APPROVED: February 27, 2024 Sec. 12.03.030. Local and Neighborhood Streets. The following table provides general standards for local and neighborhood streets. Average Daily Trips (ADT) are utilized as a planning tool for a projected development, while Level of Service (LOS) is used as a measurement of functioning roadway adequacy once the street is in operation. All rights -of -way listed in the table are minimum dimensions and additional right-of-way and/or easements may be required by the Development Engineer due to drainage, utilities, or construction necessity. Street width dimensions are measured from back -of -curb to back -of - curb and include travel lanes, parking lanes, and curb and gutter. Full dimensional cross -sections for each street classification can be found in the Chapter 12 Appendix and utility assignments can be found within the Construction Manual. Table 12.03.030 Local and Neighborhood Street Standards Alley Residential Local Local Local Local Residential Neighborhood Lane Street Street— Street— Street— Collector Collector Tree (alt.) Rural/Estate Downtown Average Daily — 1-800 1-800 1-800 1-800 N/A 801-1,400 801-2,500 Trip (ADT) Projected Range Design Speed 30 30 30 25 30 30 30-35 (mph) Right-of-way 20 40 50 52-62 50 60 68 68 (min. feet) (private) Street Width Total 15 22 30-32' 32 26 38 38 38 (feet) Parking Prohibited Limited 2 Sides 2 Sides 1 Side 2 Sides 2 Sides Prohibited Sidewalks and -- 5 5 5 — 6-10' 10 10 Sidepaths (min. feet) Sidewalk and -- TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT Sidepath clear Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Zone (min. feet)" Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Driveways Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Limited' Nob Permitted Intersection 1,500 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 N/A 1,320 2,000 Spacing (max. feet) Public Utility — 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Easement (min. feet) Table Notes 1. Local Streets vary in street width depending on curb type, in accordance with Subsection 12.06.E. 2. Residential Lanes require companion alleys to provide access to the lots fronting on the lane. Cut-out parallel parking for temporary loading and visitor parking is allowed with additional right-of-way. 3. Sidewalks in the Downtown Overlay shall follow width, materials, and standards in Subsection 12.04.030.B. 4. Sidewalk clear zone (separation from curb) varies by the size of tree wells described in Subsection 12.06.G. Sidepath clear minimum 5 feet from face of curb. 5. Residential Collectors are subject to the driveway separation requirements pursuant to Section 12.08. 6. Neighborhood Collectors shall not have residential lots fronting on the street, nor permitted access to residential lots. Only access to parkland, amenity centers, or common areas is permitted. ORDINANCE NO. PAGE 5 OF 12 DESCRIPTION: UDC Amendment — Future Mobility Plan Exhibits - DATE APPROVED: February 27, 2024 SECTION 12.06. DESIGN AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS Streets shall be designed in accordance with the design speed standards established in this Chapter in conjunction with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual, as amended. When listed in this Section, the published standard shall apply. When this Section is silent, the AASHTO standard shall apply. A. Street Curves and Geometry. 1. Vertical curves shall be designed in accordance with AASHTO standards. 2. Horizontal curves shall be separated by a minimum tangent of 100 feet for Comprehensive Plan Streets and 50 feet for all other streets. 3. Reverse curves shall be separated by a minimum tangent of 100 feet. Super -elevated curves shall not be allowed. 4. Horizontal tangents approaching an intersection shall be a minimum of 50 feet in depth. 5. Street landings shall be a minimum of 30 feet in depth with a grade of less than two percent (2%) approaching an intersection. 6. Grade breaks shall not exceed one percent (1%) without a vertical curve. 7. Longitudinal grade shall be a minimum of one-half percent (0.5%) for streets using a curb and gutter drainage system. Maximum grade shall conform to AASHTO criteria for all Comprehensive Plan Streets and shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) for all other streets. 8. Roundabouts and traffic circles shall be designed to accommodate emergency service vehicles and busses. Encouraged on local streets, roundabouts shall require approval by the Development Engineer for a collector -level street or higher classification. 9. Collectors shall generally follow a direct path and shall not turn in a perpendicular manner after a stop or 90 degree bend, nor shall a collector end in a cul-de-sac or other permanent turn -around. 10. Exceptions to these standards, in addition to the design speeds for streets may be considered by the Development Engineer on a case -by -case basis. Approved design speeds differing from the statutory prima facie speed limits shall require signage in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Control Devices. B. Intersection Alignment. 1. All streets shall intersect at a 90-degree angle. Deviations up to 15 degrees may be considered by the Development Engineer on a case -by -case basis where existing conditions will not permit. 2. New streets and driveways intersecting a street across from existing street or driveway shall be aligned with the existing street or driveway on center line with dimensions and bearings to show relationship. In unique circumstances where the Development Engineer determines that precise alignment of driveways, Local Streets, or Residential Collectors is impossible due to natural features or other unique elements of the land, such off -sets may be included provided the distance between center lines is not less than 125 feet. C. Turning Radius. 1. Local street intersections with another local street shall include a minimum curb radii of 15 feet. All collector street intersections with both local streets and other collectors shall include a minimum curb radii of 25 feet. All arterial street intersections with any type of street shall include a minimum curb radii of 30 feet. 2. Cul-de-sac streets shall have a minimum 60-foot right-of-way and a 50-foot paved radius for single - and two-family uses, and 70-foot right-of-way and 60-foot paved radius for all other uses. Culs-de- sac shall include a 25-foot inside, 50-foot outside turning radius. Hammerheads and other turnaround alternatives shall meet the standards provided in the adopted Fire Code. ORDINANCE NO. PAGE 6 OF 12 DESCRIPTION: UDC Amendment - Future Mobility Plan Exhibits DATE APPROVED: February 27, 2024 I6 C13 � t t 3.Street intersections containing one or more Neighborhood Collector and higher -classification streets shall include 25-foot right-of-way flares. The 25 feet is measured along the tangents from the point of intersection of the two right-of-way lines. D. Intersection Visibility and Sight Triangle. 4 C-561ic�euu c 40, rru9S*nS"� J y. OF WAY :ruE 1. Per AASHTO, a sight triangle visibility easement shall be established at all street intersections to ensure street visibility. The minimum area shall measure 25 feet along the right-of-way in each direction from the projected intersection (shown as "x" and "y" in the graphic). At the intersection of two local streets, the sight triangle shall be measured per AASHTO. 2.Within the sight triangle, no construction, planting, grading or other natural or manmade object, including signs and human advertising, that interferes with street visibility shall be permitted between the heights of three and eight feet, measured from the crown of the street, except as approved by the Development Engineer. 3.The Development Engineer has the authority to extend the sight triangle based on speeds, pedestrian facilities, and location of the painted stop bar at the intersecting street. Furthermore, the Development Engineer may make a determination that objects interfering with street visibility shall be removed or otherwise altered to restore visibility. E. Street Curbs. LApproved street curb types are vertical, mountable, and ribbon curbs. Each curb type shall be appropriate for the street classification, speed, drainage collection and meet the requirements of this Chapter. All curbs, gutters, and inlets shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Construction Manual. 2.Comprehensive Plan Streets, Neighborhood Collectors, and any street within a Residential Rural/Estate Subdivision may include ribbon curbs with approved drainage plans. All other streets shall be constructed with mountable or vertical curbs unless approved by the Development Engineer. 3.Local Streets and Residential Collectors may be constructed with either a mountable curb or vertical curb. In accordance with Table 12.03.030 and the Local Street cross -sections located in the Chapter 12 Appendix, streets constructed with a mountable curb have a street width of 30 feet and streets constructed with a vertical curb have a street width of 32 feet. 4.Mountable and ribbon curbs require a clear zone safety separation between sidewalks and sidepaths, in accordance with Section 12.07. ORDINANCE NO. �� 0 PAGE 7 OF 12 DESCRIPTION: UDC Amendment — Future Mobility Plan Exhibits -A DATE APPROVED: February 27, 2024 5.Curb Basis for all streets shall be a minimum of nine feet, measured from the back -of -curb to the right- of-way line, to ensure that utilities, grading and drainage can be adequately provided. Unless otherwise specified, the adjacent property owner is responsible for maintenance of all pervious surface within this area, including grass, landscaping, trees, etc. per City Code Section 8.20.100. Encroachments into the right-of-way such as trees, landscaping, signage, and irrigation shall require a License to Encroach unless specified by plat or maintenance agreement. F. Street Lights. 1.Street lights shall be provided and installed by the subdivider on all public and private streets located at intervals not exceeding 300 feet, at all street intersections, and at the terminus of a cul-de-sac, except as otherwise specified herein. Subdivision of lots that do not require new streets shall also provide street lights along existing streets if street lights are non-existent. The lighting type, size of luminaire, mounting poles, location, and installation procedures shall be determined by the City's Electrical Engineer or designee, in accordance with the standards in the Construction Manual. 2.In a Residential Rural/Estate Subdivision, installation of street lights shall only be required at the entrances to the subdivision. The subdivider shall be responsible for the installation and capping of electrical conduits at all street intersections and cul-de-sacs within the subdivision so as to allow for future installation of street lights. Elevated metering transmission structures may be required within the subdivision to transmit utility meter readings. 3.In the Downtown Overlay District, street lights shall be provided using either the antique lighting or standard light poles painted "Dark Green" in accordance with the Downtown Master Plan and the Construction Manual. G. Street Trees. Trees are an important part of the streetscape and, when desired, should be planted according to the context of a street. Shade trees required by this Code or desired by the homeowner shall typically be planted outside of the right-of-way in the front yard except where otherwise restricted in this Code. Shade trees planted within the right-of-way in the optional Local Street —Tree Option cross section shall be considered a public improvement for construction purposes and be planted between a vertical curb and sidewalk in accordance with the following criteria: 1.Six-foot minimum separation from both the curb and the sidewalk or sidepath with a modular suspended pavement framing system; 2.Eight-foot minimum separation with plastic root barriers; or 3.Ten-foot minimum separation between back of curb and sidewalk or sidepath with no root barrier. 4.Approved Ornamental Trees shall not require root barrier treatments. 5.Approved Tree species shall be spaced approximately 40 feet apart, unless otherwise approved by the Urban Forester on the Construction Plans. 6.All street trees shall be irrigated and maintained by the adjacent property owner, property owner association, or special district, as designated in a plat note. 7.A maintenance agreement, license agreement and plat notes shall be established prior to recordation of the final plat for the subdivision. The maintenance agreement shall dictate that repair to curbs, sidewalks or sidepaths attributed to street tree root damage shall be the responsibility of the adjacent property owner, property owner associated, or special district, as designated. H. Mailbox Kiosks. Communal mailbox kiosks facing a public street shall be provided direct pedestrian access from the public sidewalk or sidepath, be set back from the public sidewalk or sidepath so as not to impede the walkway and provide either two pull -in parking spaces or a temporary loading zone that adequately accommodates two vehicles. The right-of-way for the adjacent public street shall be sized appropriately for such features./ ORDINANCE NO. .D.4 - / D PAGE 8 OF 12 DESCRIPTION: UDC Amendment - Future Mobility Plan Exhibits - DATE APPROVED: February 27, 2024 I. Construction Entrances. Construction entrance/exit locations must be specified for all subdivision development. Construction traffic for subdivision public improvements shall not be routed through adjacent neighborhood streets except on rare occasions at the approval of the Development Engineer. Street Naming. 1.Streets shall be named according to the City's Addressing and Naming Policy. 2.Streets shall be named so as to provide continuity of name with existing streets and so as to prevent conflict with identical or similar names within the county. 3.Driveways or approved private streets serving more than one internal lot that connect to an Arterial street shall be named and signed according to the City's Addressing and Street Naming Policy. ORDINANCE NO. PAGE 9 OF 12 Exhibits -� -2XZ —/v DESCRIPTION: UDC Amendment - Future Mobility Plan DATE APPROVED: February 27, 2024 Sec. 12.07.010. General. All sidewalks, sidepaths, shared use paths and trails identified in this Code, the City's Sidewalk Master Plan, Future Mobility Plan, Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Element, Trails Master Plan, Downtown Master Plan, and any other relevant plan shall be constructed in accordance with this Code. Public sidewalks, sidepaths, shared use paths and trails do not count against the maximum impervious cover percentage required in Section 11.02 of this Code. A. Public Sidewalks and Sidepaths. 1. Sidewalks and sidepaths shall be constructed on both sides of all streets, including frontage roads, at the minimum widths described in Tables 12.03.030 and 12.04.020 of this Code. Sidewalks shall be constructed consistent with the Construction Manual and in conformance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 2. Sidewalks and sidepaths may be located within the street's public utility easement or right-of-way and may meander in and out of either as approved by the Development Engineer. If located within the PUE, a public access easement shall be granted by either the recording of a plat or separate instrument, and shall be identified on any subsequent plans. 3. Sidewalks and sidepaths shall be installed and meet clear zone requirements per the TxDOT Roadway Design Manual and shall be separated a minimum of six feet from the back of a ribbon curb. Sidewalk Clear Zone minimums provided in Tables 12.02.030 and 12.03.010. Sidewalks have no required separation from vertical curbs on a typical local street. 4. Construction of public sidewalks on single-family and two-family lots may be deferred to the building permit, built to the standards and specifications at the time of the pen -nit. Sidewalks and sidepaths located in common areas, parks and along Neighborhood Collectors shall be constructed at the time of street improvements. 5. Pedestrian accessways shall be provided from the public sidewalk and sidepaths to the main entrance of each building or to a sidewalk leading to the main entrance. 6. Sidewalks and sidepaths located within the Downtown Overlay District shall comply with the design standards in Section 12.04 of this Code and the Downtown Master Plan, as amended. 7. Sidewalks and sidepaths constructed as infill, retrofitted, or rehabilitation projects should follow the standards of this Chapter where practical to do so, but consideration shall be given to the existing conditions of the built and natural environment when locating such sidewalks and sidepaths. B. Public Trails. Regional Trails depicted on the Trails Master Plan shall be dedicated and constructed at the time of development as a public improvement in the general locations and alignments depicted therein. 1. If the trail is not located on public property, a minimum of 20 feet of right-of-way or public access easement, shall be dedicated as approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation. 2. The trail shall be a minimum of ten feet in width, constructed to the standards depicted in the Trails Master Plan, or otherwise approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation. 3. A trail constructed to the City's trail standards may be constructed within the right-of-way or public utility easement as a substitute for a sidepath if the Trails Master Plan designates a trail along the street. C. On -Street Bicycle Lanes. Bicycle facilities are required along Major Collectors and Arterials at the minimum widths specified in Table 12.02.030. On Arterial streets, bicycle accommodations are recommended in a side path off of the vehicular travel lanes for the safety of the cyclists, though the approved cross -sections in Appendix A ORDINANCE NO. �a#-10 PACE 10 OF 12 DESCRIPTION: UDC Amendment - Future Mobility Plan Exhibits DATE APPROVED: February 27, 2024 allow for on -street striped lanes as well. Design and construction of all bicycle facilities shall meet or exceed standards set forth in the City's Future Mobility Plan. D. Sidewalk Fund. A designated City fund, entitled "Sidewalk Fund," shall hold any financial contributions paid in accordance with the provisions in this Code. Funds shall be held in trust by the City to be used exclusively for the purpose of purchasing and/or equipping public streets for sidewalks or sidepaths. E. Alternative Pedestrian Improvements. 1. Alternative locations or design variation(s) of sidewalks, sidepaths, pedestrian access facilities, or hike and bike trails to a standard that deviates from the Construction Manual can be requested to the Development Engineer. If approved, ownership and maintenance shall be transferred to the property owner or property/homeowner association and recorded by separate instrument, along with a public access agreement. 2. When an administrative alternative cannot be achieved, a Subdivision Variance pursuant to Section 3.22 may be requested for either fees -in -lieu of construction, delay of construction, or waiver. Justifications for the variance include, but are not limited to, the location of the facility in relation to the existing or planned pedestrian network, the need for the facility, and/or topography/natural features. Prior to approval of the Final Plat, Site Development Plan, or other applicable approval stage, payment of any required fees shall be provided for deposit into the Sidewalk Fund at a cost not to exceed one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the estimated construction plan costs, as approved by the Development Engineer. A request may be made to City Council for City participation in any pedestrian improvements required by this Chapter. ORDINANCE NO. PACE 11 OF 12 Exhibits - it j 0 DESCRIPTION: UDC Amendment — Future Mobility Plan DATE APPROVED: February 27, 2024 Chapter 16 DEFINITIONS The following definition is amended to read as follows: Shared -Use Path. A paved pathway accommodating pedestrians and bicyclists, meeting accessibility standards. Differentiated from a "hike -and -bike trail" which may be a pervious material and not accessible. Within the public right of way, Shared -use paths are also referred to as "sidepaths" The following definition is hereby added to Chapter 16. Sidepath - A Shared Use Path adjacent to roadways that are located within a roadway corridor following the roadway alignment and that are physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by a landscaped buffer or a barrier. Sidepaths are generally designed for two-way travel. All other definitions remain unchanged. ORDINANCE NO. PAGE 12 OF 12 Exhibits - [3 IZ —I 0 DESCRIPTION: UDC Amendment - Future Mobility Plan DATE APPROVED: February 27, 2024