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ORDINANCE NO. 2165
A1~I ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 1638, OF
1'HE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION 7 BY ADDING
NEW SUBSECTIONS 7: l A AND 7.1 B, .AND REVISING TABLE A AT THE END OF
SECTION 7; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS
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That Section.. 7 of Ordinance Na' 1638, the Zoning Ordinance, ,of the City of College Station,
Texas, is hereby amended by adding two new Subsections,: 7.1 A and 7.1 B, to read as follows:
°'7,1A DISTRICT A-OR: RURAL RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
A. PURPOSE` 'This district allows different infrastructure standards from the more urbanized
developments' within. the. City and is intended to provide locations .for single family devel-
opment that is rural. in character. It is intended for developments of a minimum of 100
acres `that are to be subdivided. into single family. tracts no smaller than. one acre each.
Generally, locations are intended to be at the periphery of the City where infrastructure
may not yet be available and not within. the urbanized core. In the developed area of the
City where infrastructure is..available for extension, there may be locations where a_ rural
subdivision would be .appropriate depending on surrounding land uses and the existing
road system.
B. PERMITTED USES:
Single family dwellings
Home occupations
Barn, stable for keeping private animal stock incidental to the principal residential use
C. SUBMISSION.PROCEDURE: The initial submission to the Commission shall consist of
a request for zone change, a preliminary subdivisionplat, and a preliminary development
plan. If these are. approved by the Comrrusston, they .will be sent forward to the Council
with a recommendation for approval of the. zone. change request with the condition that a
final plat, final development plan (including a sanitary. sewer master plan illustrating how
each lot within the subdivision will eventually be -gravity sewered) and all related informa-
tion be presented to the Council through .the Commission within .one (1) year from the
date of approval of the zone change request. If this condition is not met within this one
year, then the zoning shall revert to that prior to the request. This period of one year may
be .extended for an additional twelve :month period on presentation and approval of infor-
mation acceptable to the Commission and Council that extenuating circumstances, beyond
the control of the developer, have prevented compliance within the one year period.
Subdivision Plat: The subdivision .plat shall be as required by the Subdivision Regulations
section regarding Rural Subdivision Standards.
DevelopmentPlans: Plans, reports and related information shall be presented in sufftcient
detail to enable the Commission and Council to evaluate the proposed development in
accordance with the provisions of this section. The Commission and Council shall ascer-
tain that the plans for the proposed rural subdivision meet the following criteria:
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l . The proposed .subdivision will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding
land uses.
2. The proposed subdivision conforms to the policies and goals of the Comprehensive
Plan for development of the City and shall not be contrary to the thoroughfare or
infrastructure master plans.
3, The proposed subdivision will be consistent with the intent and purpose of this
district.
4. Adjacent property will. not be adversely affected...
D. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: ';Refer to Section 8. l2
E. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
F. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section. 9.
G. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12:
7.1B DISTRICT A-OX: EXISTING RURAL RESIDENTIAL:
A. PURPOSE: This district is intended for existing single family tracts that are rural in
character and .annexed by the City. These are areas that do not meet many of the City's
codes and ordinances and are likely to remain residential for the foreseeable future.
B. PERMITTED USES:
All in A-O plus the following:
Mobile homes
Home occupations
Catfish farm
Commercial horse stable
C. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: Refer to Section 8.12.
D. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
E. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
F. SIGN REGULATIONS:. Refer to Section 12."
II.
That Section 7 of Ordinance. No. 1638, the Zoning Ordinance, of the City of College .Station,
Texas, is hereby amended by amending the District Use Schedule - Table~A at the end of Section
7 to read as follows:
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DISTRICT USE SCHEDULE -TABLE A
Dist. Min Lot Min. Lot
Ares/DU Width 114TH. Lot
Depth Min. Front
Setback Mln. Side
Setback Min. Side
St. Setback Min Rear
Setback Maz.
Height Max. Net
DU/AC
(tESiDENTIAL DISTRICTS
A-0 S acres SO' 20' i S' 3S'
R-1 5,000 SF SO' l00' 25'(D) 7.S'(C) LS'(F) 2S'(F) 2.S story/35 8.0
R-lA 4,000SF none. none 2S'(D) 7.S'(C) iS'(F) 20'(F) 2.S story/3S' 10.0
R-2 3,500 SF 3S'(E) 100' 2~'(D) 7.5'(C) 1S'(F 20'(F) 2.S story/3S' 12.0
R-3 .2,000 SF 20' 100' 25'(D) (AXB) t S'(F) 20'(F) 35'
' 14.0
R-4 2S'(D) (AXB) 15' 2S'(F) 2.S story/35 16.0
R-S 25'(D) (AXB) lS' 20'(F) 4S' 24.0
R-6 Lot area, setbacks, height determined by site plan review, density above 24 DU/acre determined by City Council
R-7 See Mobile Home Park Ordinance.
PUD Sec. 7.19 for restrictions.
A-OX 2.O ACRES 50' 15' 15' 25' 35'
A-OR 1 ACRE 50' 25' 25' S0' 35' 1.0
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
C-N .Sec. 7.10 24' Sec. 7.10 2S' (AXB) IS' 1S' 3S'
A-P,C- L,C-2 •,C-3,CB 2'4' 100' 2 S' (AXB) 1 S' 1 S'
C-NG Sec. 7.11 for restrictions.
C-PUD Sec. 7.20 for restrictions. ,
° When C-2 abuts single Gamily re sidential, duplex, or to~~1>house development or zoning di stricts.
24' 100' 2S 40' IS' 40' 35'(G)
[NDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
M-1 100' 200' 2 S' (AXB) I S' 1 S'
M-2 2S' (AXB) 25'
A - A minimum side setback of 7.S feet is required for each building or group of contiguous buildings.
B - Lot Line cottstntction on interior lots is allowed where access to the rear of the building is provided on the site or by dedicated rightof--way or
easement.
C - Zero lot line cotuttuction of residence is allowed where property. on both sides of lot line is owned and/or developed simultaneously by single
party. Development tutder lot line construction requires prior approval by the Zoning Official m no cast shall a single family residrnce or
duplex be buih within 15 feet of another building.
D - Minimum front setback tray be reduced to 1 S feet when approved rear access is provided.
E - The minimum lot width for duplex dwelling maybe reduced to 30 ft./DU when all required ofT-street parking is provided in the rear yard.
F - The followitt~ restrictions shall apply to accessory buildings, structures or uses other than garages, carporu and living quartets for family or
• servants: a tnuttmum rear setback of I S feet is required; and a maximum building eaves herght of 8 feet is allowed. The following. restrictions
shall apply to gauges and carports: a minimum rear setback of 20 feet is required; and a niinunum side street setback of 20 feet is required for
garages or catpoRs that. face.onto side streets. The following restrictioru shall apply to accessory buildings or structures used for living quarters
for family or servants: a minimum rear setback as slated in Table. A above for the district in which the accessory building or structure u located
is required; and a maximum size t-ot to exceed 2S% of the area of the principal structure is allowed. On lots with approved rear acoess all
setbacks shall be measured from the nearest boundary of the access easement or alley. On all other lots rear setbacks shall be measured from the
rear property line. In no evrnt shall more than 30% of thtat rear yard area (that portion of the yard between fhe rear setback line of the principal
structure and the rear property line) be coveted with accessory buildings, structures or uses.
G - The maximum building height may excced 35' if all setbacks observe an additional setback of 2' for every foot above 3 S' of building height.
DU- Dwelling Unit.
DU/Aae -Dwelling Units per acre, in the zone, under one ownership excluding streets, parks, etc:
Min. Lot Width -Lot Width at front setback line.
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[II.
That this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage in accordance with the City
Charter of the City of College Station.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this 25th day of January, 1996.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
nn~e Hooks, City Secretary
ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SUBSECTION 1D;, CHAPTER 7, SECTION l;
AND CHAPTER I0, SUBSECTION 6E,"OF THE' CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF COLLEGE STATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE .CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
I.
That Chapter 2, Section 1, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station regarding
permits to keep livestock or poultry within the city limits is hereby amended by amending
Subsection D to read as follows:
"D. EXEMPTIONS
Pot-bellied pigsh that by habit or training ive in association with. man, shall be
exempt from the licensing requirement of this section. No licenses will be required for
properties zoned A-O, A-OX or A-OR or any residential lots over one acre."
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That Chapter 7, Section 1, of the Code of Ordinances ofthe City of College Station, pertaining to
stagnant. water, trash,_grass, .etc., is hereby amended by amending Subsection C to read as
follows:
"C. PROHIBITED CONDITIONS DESIGNATED -WEEDS AND OTHER
UNSIGHTLY VEGETATION
It shall be unlawful' for any person owning, claiming, occupying,:. or having supervision or
control. of any real. property within the `City to permit weeds, brush, or .any objectionable
or unsightly vegetation to grow due to lack of vegetation management upon any such real
property within one hundred feet (I00') of any property line or within fifty feet (50') of any,
structure. It shall be the duty of such person to keepthe area from the line of his property
to thecurb line adjacent to it free and clear ofmatter referred to above. Objectionable or
unsightly vegetation :includes :all weeds and grasses. which .exceed twelve inches (12") in
.height.
Exempted from the provisions of this subsection: are. the following:
(1) State highway rights-of--way.
(2) Agricultural :areas, agricultural meaning crop. production and/or grazing.
(3) Heavily wooded. areas filled with uncultivated underbrush.
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(4) The cultivation of concentrated wildflowers .from March 1 until June 15 of each
year in areas where grasses. and weeds do not exceed eighteen inches (18"} in
height.
(5) ' Areas that are zoned A-O, A-OX or A-OR.
In the event that any person owning, claiming, .occupying, or having supervision or control
of any .real property permits. any condition to exist thereon in violation of this section, the
City may notify uch person of his failure to comply and direct him to correct, remedy, or
remove such condition within ten (I O) days after such notice is received. Such notice shall
be sent o the person at his post office address by certified mail. If the .person's address is
unknown or if notification may not be obtained by letter, then notice may be given by
publication in any. two issues within ten (10} consecutive days in any daily, weekly, or
semi-weekly newspaper in the City..
Enforcement of the. ordinance shall be the charge. of the Building Official. Upon a
determination of the Building Official that there is a violation of the ordinance, he shall so
notify the person owning, claiming, occupying, or having supervision or control over the
real property. In the event that the person disputes the decision'of the Building Official,
he may appeal that determination within five (5) days of the receipt of the notice of vio-
lation to .the Zoning :Board of Adjustment by filing a written. notice of appeal with the
Building Official. If the decision of the `Building Official is not. appealed, it shall be
unlawful for any person to fail or refizse to comply with. such notice. The Zoning Board of
.Adjustment shall provide a hearing. The Building Official shall make a presentation. as to
the violation and the. appellant "may .appear, :present evidence, and cross-examine wit-
nesses. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall ..thereafter close .the hearing and may
reverse, .affirm. or modify in any :regard the determnation of the Building Official Such
hearing shall be held within thirty (30), days of the receipt of notice. ,The Zoning Board of
Adjustment shall issue its decision within five {5) days of the hearing.. In the event that the
appeal is-not filed within the required time as specified herein, the appellant may request a
waiver. of such requirement by the Zoning Board of .Adjustment if it finds unusual
circumstances and, in the' exercise of its discretion, may waive such requirement: It shall
be unlawful for any person who has filed an appeal to fail or refuse to comply with an
arder of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
The appeal procedure provided for above shall not be available when the notification by
the Building Official is based on weeds,'grasses over eighteen inches (18") in height, and
the notification occurs after June 15th of that year."
III.
That Chapter 10, Section 6, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of `College Station, pertaining
to parking,-standing or storing of recreational vehicles, trailers or trucks in residential areas, is
hereby amended by amending Subsection D and adding a Subsection E to read as follows:
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P1D~ D~T~T~T
.EXEMPTIONS
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Residential:.. properties zoned A-O, A-OX, or A-OR shall be .exempt. from the
regulations contained in Subsection B of this Section.:
E. PENALTY
A violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and ..upon conviction
fin ursuant to the General Penalt set out in
nishable b a e
thereof shall be pu y p Y
Chapter 1, Section 5, of this Code of Ordinances."
IV.
This ordinance shall. become effective and be in full. force and effect from and after its' passage and
approval by the City Council and duly attested by the Mayor and City Secretary.
!~ PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this day. of January, 1996.
APPROVED:
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MAYOR LARRY RINGER
ATTEST:
Connie Hooks, City. Secretary
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