HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 2 0 9 7
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING .THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 1638,
OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE' STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9, 10
AND 11, PROVIDING FOR A STREETSCAPE PLAN;` AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE..
BE IT 'ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF 'THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
1.
That Section 9 of Ordinance No. 1638,:-the Zoning Ordinance, of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended by amending Subsection 9:2, pertaining to'off-street.
parking spaces, to read as follows:
"9.2 OFF-STREET. PARKING.SPACES REQUIRED
In all districts, for all uses, at the.time.any building or structure is erected or enlarged or
increased in capacity, or at any time .any other use is .established, there shall be
provided off-street. parking spaces for motor vehicles in accordance with the require-
ments. specified herein.
A. DIMENSIONS AND ACCESS (See illustrations at end of this section):
1. Each off-street parking space for automobiles shall have an area of not
less than nine feet by twenty_fieet (9' x 20'). An eighteen :foot paved space
may be utilized where an additional two feet (2') of unobstructed area is
provided for vehicle overhang.
2. Each off-street parking space for truck unloading shall have an adequate
unloading area.
3. Each parking space and the maneuvering area thereto .shall be located
entirely within the boundaries of the building .plot. except as set forth in
Chapter 3, College Station City. Code..
4. There shall be adequate provisions for ingress and egress to all parking
spaces, .and there shall be adequate. maneuvering space to eliminate
backing into .public right-of-way on major, arterial or collector streets as
reflected in the Comprehensive Plan for the City of College Station. Circu-
lation aisles between or adjacenf to head-in (90 degree) .parking spaces
shall be a minimum of twenty-three (23') feet in width. One way circulation
.aisles with angled parking shawl be a .minimum of twenty (20') feet. All
other circulation aisles shall be determined by the Project Review
Committee.
5. From the public right-of-way, there shall be a twenty-four foot (24'") set-
. back to act as a landscape reserve. Existing. trees;of four inch (4") caliper
or more must be preserved (these may count toward street-tree require-
. menu). .Parking may be allowed in this area buf at`a maximum of seven
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(7) contiguous .spaces and only if they are screened. More than one
series of seven (7) spaces may be permitted if a substantial amount of
reserve remains in tact and if the location of parking -does not. interfere
with other streetscape requirements.
6. A raised island, not less-than six (6) inches in height and encompassing
not less than one hundred eighty (180) square feet in area with a bottom.
contiguous with existing soil, shall be located as follows:
(a} INTERIOR PARKING: At both> ends of every single parking row,
regardless of the length of the row.
(b) PERIPHERAL PARKING: Atboth ends. of every parking row.
7. For every fifteen (15) parking spaces on the interior, 180 square feet of
landscaping must be provided somewhere in the parking lot. Island areas
may be grouped and configured as desired provided that;circulation aisles
remain .clear. Landscaped areas must be raised and contained within a
curb. These areas must be planted or set with decorative. pavers but may
have sidewalks through them. The ..bottom areas of these islands. must be
contiguous with soil.
8. A raised island, not less than six (6) inches in height and encompassing
.not less than three hundred sixty (360) square feet in area with a bottom
contiguous with 'existing soil, shall be located at both ends of every
double parking row regardless of the length of said row:
2.
That .the diagram shown of the top of .Page 9-13 of Ordinance No. 1638, the Zoning
Ordinance,. of the City of College Station,. Texas, depicting. single and double parking
rows, is hereby amended by removing the words- "maximum of 20 spaces between
islands on peripheral row' ; and the diagram shown at the .bottom of Page 9-13 depict-.
ing the separation of right-of-way and=parking areas is hereby deleted from Ordinance
No. 1638.
3.
That the diagrams .attached to this ordinance as :Exhibits "A", "B" "C" and "D" are
hereby added to the endof Section 9 of Ordinance No. 1638, the Zoning Ordinance, of
the City of College Station, Texas, commencing at Page 9-14 of said ordinance.
4
That Section 10 of Ordinance No. 1638,. the Zoning Ordinance, of the City of College
Station, Texas, 'is hereby amended. by amending Subsection 10.2, pertaining to addi-
tional site plan requirements, to read as follows:
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"10.2 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The Project Review Committee, or the Planning and Zoning-Commission in the event of
an appeal or discretionary review,. may impose. additionat requirements beyond .those
imposed by city ordinance or regulaton,.when necessary to the protection- or preserva-
tion of the public health, safety, and general welfare,- or to preserve the integrity of the
City's comprehensive .plan. Such requirements shall be limited. to those reasonable and
necessary to provide for:
A, Safe and convenient traffic control and handling:
B. Assured .pedestrian. safety which may include the provision of sidewalks along
the .perimeter of the property meeting the specifications. for same as outlined in
the Subdivision Regulations relative to width-and placement.
C. Efficient and economic public utility and sanitation access.
D. Public road or street access.
E. Satisfactory'internal access; public, private or emergency.
F. Adequate parking and maneuvering areas.
G. Noise and emission control or .dispersion.
H. Visual screening trash receptacles or other areas offensive to .the public or
existing adjacent development.
L Runoff, drainage, and flood control.
J. Sign location, as an incident to the above .considerations and the express
requirements of this ordinance.
K. Location and density of buildings or dwellings where topography or characteris-
tics of the site compel a lower density. than would otherwise be allowed, or
require location consistent with accepted engineering. practices and principles.
L. Visual screening from thee.. right-of-way of parking lots for apartments.
M. .Compliance v/ith standards, guidelines and policies of the City's adopted Street-
scape Plan that are not already covered by Sections 9 or 11.
N. It is the discretion of the Project Review Committee whether or not to require
minor-arterial type street trees for collector streets."
5.
That Section 11 of Ordinance. No. 1638, the Zoning Ordinance, of the -City of College
Station, Texas, pertaining to Landscaping, is hereby amended by amending Subsec-
tions 11.4 and 11.5 to read as follows:
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"11.4 SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
A. When site plan review. by the Project Review Committee and/or the Planning and
Zoning Commission is required, the site plan shall contain the information listed ._
in the subsections below:
1. The location of existing-boundary-lines and dimensions of the tract.
2. The location of existing and proposed utility easements on or adjacent to
the lot and the location of overhead. power lines. and any underground
utilities..
3. The- location, .size and type of proposed landscaping in proposed land-
scaped areas,. and' the size of proposed landscaped area.. Botanical .
nomenclature as well as common names must be listed.
4. All canopy trees must be labeled as containerized or balled and
burlapped.
5. The location, species and diameter of existing trees having a trunk diame-
ter two (2") inches or larger. Also include barricade sizes if points are to
be awarded.
6. An indication of how the applicant plans to barricade. the existing trees,
which are proposed fo receive points, from damage during construction.
7. An irrigation system plan.
8. Information necessary for verifying whether the minimum required land-
soaping .points have been met under subsections 11.5(a), 11.5(b), and
Table L-1 (existing trees and barricades).
9. An indication of adjacent land uses, existing development and roadways.
10. Details on soil depth and composition.
B. Landscaping requirements shall include a tree survey of existing trees within the
landscape reserve. Special approval is required forthe removal of trees of four
-inch (4") caliper or more:"
6.
That Subsection 5-B of Section 11 of Ordinance No. 1638, the Zoning Ordinance, of
the City of College Station, Texas, pertaining to Site Plan Requirements, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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"11.5 LANDSCAPING R'EQUiREMENTS
B. Accrued Landscaping points are expended on landscaping material with the
following point values:..{all caliper measurements are at twelve (12") inches
above the ground).
Unprotected Existing Canopy Tree 35,pts 2" to 14.5" caliper
Protected Existing Canopy Tree 50 pts 2" to 4.5",caliper
Protected Existing
Canopy Tree (min. 4.5' barricade) See Table L-1 Min. 4.5" caliper
New Canopy Tree
°
(containerized or boxed) 75 pts 1.5" to 2'
caliper
150.pts 2.1"to 3.4" caliper
300 pts , 3.5" and larger
New canopy tree
(balled and burlapped) 40 pts.
1.5" to 2" caliper
75 pts. 2.1" to 3.4" caliper. .
. 1.50 pts. 3.5" and larger
New Canopy Tree (containerized) 75 pts. Min. 1 1/2" caliper
Existing Trees (if barricaded 200. pts. Between 4" and 8"
at 1' per caliper inch of tree)
.Existing Trees (if barricaded 300 pts Larger than 8"
at 1' per caliper inch of tree).
Non-canopy Tree 40 pts. Min. 5 ft. to 6 ft.
Shrubs t0 pts. Min. 5 gallon
Min. 1 gallon (dwarts)
Groundcover (grasses) 0 pts. See Section 11.5:C.(1)
& (2)
*Whether a tree qualifies as a protected existing. canopy tree shall be determined by the Zoning
Official or his delegate. To receive landscape points, all existing trees must be in good form and
condition and reasonably free of damage by insects and/or disease.
C. 1. Groundcover is required in parking lot islands, in swales and drainage
areas,. in the 24' landscape reserve and in all unpaved portions of street
or highway right-of-way abutting .the property.
2. If grass is to be used for groundcover, 100% live grass groundcover is
required, whether by solid .sod overlay or preplanting and- successful
takeover. of grasses.
D: Every project must expend a minimum of 50°I° of its point total on canopy trees.
E. Every development must employ an irrigation system.
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F. Replacement of dead Idridscaping must occur within forty-five {45) days of notifi-
cation by the Zoning Official or his delegate. Replacement material must be of
similar character and -the same or higher point total as the dead landscaping.
Failure to replace dead landscaping, as .required by the Zoning Official, shall
constitute a violation of this section of the ordinance for which the penalty provi-
sion may be invoked.
G'. Eroded or otherwise displaced soil must be removed from the right-of-way abut-
ting the project."
7.
That Section 11 of Ordinance No,-1`638; the Zoning Ordinance; of the City of College
Station, Texas, pertaining to Site Plan Requirements, is hereby amended by adding two
new subsections, Subsections 11.10 and 11.11, pertaining to Streetscape and plant
lists, to read as follows;
"11.10 STREETSCAPE
The following requirements for streetscapes may be imposed either at the time of site
plan or subdivision approval:
A. Street trees as shown. on the Streetscape map included in this section must be
installed..: These areas shall be considered. special corridors.
B. Along all major arterials except the special corridors,. one shade tree for every
twenty-five feet (25') of frontage shall be installed. Two (2) ornamental trees
may be substituted for one (~1) shade tree (Plant list A -grouped as desired
within the landscape reserve)..
C. Along minor arterials except he special corridors, one (1) shade tree for every
tfairty-two feet (32') of frontage shall be installed. Two (2) ornamental trees may
be substituted for one (' ).shade tree (Plant list. B -grouped as desired within the
landscape reserve).
D. Along .University. Drive and Texas Avenue, one {1) Water Oak (Quercus Nigra)
every sixty feet (60') planted on center must be installed:. On sites with overhead
utilities .across the reserve; tree yaupons (Ilex Vomitoria) every eighteen feet
(18') on center may be substituted as a temporary measure. until utilities are
underground.
E. Parking areas adjacent to a ROW shall be .provided for any development other
than .single family if parking is in .the front. Screening may be .accomplished
using plantings, berms, or structural elements.
F. Dumpsters, off-street loading areas, and utility connections must be adequately
screened.
G. Vegetation must be .set back twenty feet (20') from any driveway curb and forty-
five feet (45') from the curb at intersections of streets.
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H. Three fiundred (300) additional points shall be provided for every fifty (50) lineal
feef of frontage on a-major or minor arterial or special corridor. Driveway open-
ings may be subtracted. from total frontage.
~1. A ten -percent (10%) point credit.. will be awarded if twenty-five
percent (25%) or more of parking area consists of enhanced
paving.
2. A ten percent (10%) point credit for every one .percent (1 %) of site
area devoted to special facilities. (water features, etc:).
1. Planting guidelines:
1. For large shade trees and ornamental trees:
(a) The pit should be dug two (2) feet greater in diameter than the size of
`the-root ball Backfill consisting of three (3) parts sandy loam topsoil
and one (1) part pine bark mulch should be placed around .the root ball
of all new trees.
2. Soil preparation for shrubs and groundcover:
(a) Bed areas should have a minimum of six .inches (6") depth. of prepared
soil mix. The soil mix should consist of three (3) parts sandy loam top-
soil and one (1) part .pine .bark mulch or compost. Five pounds of
commercial fertilizer should be added per one hundred square feet (100
sf) of bed cover.
11.11 PLANT LISTS
A. 1. Plant .List A:
Shade Trees
Cedar Elm (Ulmus Crassifolia)
Live Oak (Quercus Virginia).
Winged Elm (Ulmus Alata)
Water Oak (Quercus Nigra)
Chinese Pistache (Pistacia Chinensis)
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata)
Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa)
Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata)
2. Ornamental Trees
.Red Bud {Cercis Canadensis)
Tree Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria)
Crabapple {Malus Species)
Tree Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indira)
Shining Sumac (Rhus Copalina)
Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua)
Hawthorn (Crataegus L. )
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B. 1. Plant List B:
Shade Trees
Cedar Elm (Ulmus Crassifolia)
Live Oak (Quercus Virginia)
Water Oak (Quercus Nigra)
Chinese Pistache (Pistacia Chinensis)
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata)
Burr Oak'(Quercus Macrocarpa)
Bald :Cypress (Taxodum Distichum)
Willow Oak (Quercus Phellos)
Red.Oak (Quercus Shumardi)
Ornamental Trees
Red Bud (Cercis Canadensis)
Tree Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria)
Crabapple (Malus Species)
Tree Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indira)
Bradford Pear (Pyrus Redspire)"
8.
That .Section 11 of Ordinance No. 1638, the Zoning Ordinance, of the City of CollegE
Station, Texas, .pertaining to site plan requirements, is hereby amended by deletinc
Table L-1 contained on page 11-6 of said ordinance.
9.
And, it is ordained that this ordinance shall become effective. from and after its passage
in accordance with the City Charter of the City of College Station.
PPROVED this- ~ ~~a of , 1.994.
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