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7.24 DISTRICT NG - NORTHGATE
A. PURPOSE:: The Northgate Area is ..one of the oldest urban areas within the City of
College `Station. The Northgate Redevelopment. Plan which is incorporated herein by
reference, ,describes the Northgate area as havi~n~gg~ played an important role in serving
both the City of College Station and Texas A&M Universi .and as a unique "campus
neighborhood" containing local businesses,. churches and o~f-campus housing in crone
.proximity to the University.. Existing developpment in the Northga~e area has aged and
deteriorated and as- a result,. needs revitalization and redevelopment, Therefore, this
zoning district and zoning regulations have been deli ned to aid in revitalization .and
redevelo~ppment that is compatible, with and :will serve ~o preserve the character of the
Northgafe area. This zoning distract and concommtant regulations aze only applicable in
this-area.
The Northgate District, .consists of three Sub-Districts• ((1) NG-1 Historic Northgate, (2)
NG-2 Commercial Northgate, -and (3) NG-3 Residential ~Torthgate.
The following. standards apply to the entire Northgate District.
B. DEFINITIONS: For the following purpose of this district, certain words as used herein
aze-defined as follows:
1 REDEVELOPMENT -the revision or replacement of an existing and use or existing
site through the acquisition or consolidation ,and the clearance and rebuilding of this
azea according to a comprehensive plan.
2. SITE. DEVELOPMENT - .any excavation, landfill or land disturbance, including new
construction, reconstruction,. relocation, or change of use.
3. REHABII,ITATION -the process of returning a structure to a state of utility, througgh
repair or alteration, ,which make possible an efficient: contemporary use wh7e
preserving those portions and .features of the property which are sigiuficant to its
historic, architectural, and cultural value.
4. FACADE WORK -the removal, or .replacement, substitution or changeof any
material or .architectural element on the exterior face of a building, which includes
but is not limited to paintingg,,,, material change, awning or canopy replacement,
signage, or other permanent visible facade treatment.
5 o IJEW CONSTRUCTION -the creation, relocation, or enlargement of any structure.
C. REVIEW PROCESS: The following review process is hereby established for this'zoning
district:
L All roposals involving site development or redevelopment in the Northgate District
shall r ~uiDre a review by a review subcommittee of the Northgate Revitalization
Board (~RB). The NRB review subcommittee shall Consist of four members that are
designated b the NRB Chairperson, - in contunction with the Project Review
Committee (P}RC), as established under Section 1D of this Zoning ordinance.
2. Applicants shall. file an application accompanied by a site and landscape plan to the
City Planner no less than fen (10) ,days prior to the NRB/PRC meeting of which the
proposal is to be reviewed. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of
the City Planner.
3. After a :completed application has been submitted that meets all ap lication
requirements the Planning .Office shall noti the applicant of .the time date,, and
place of the FRB/PRC meeting. Minutes shall be kept for all NRB/PRC meetings.
The NRB/PRC shall 'file a copy of the meeting minutes together with a copy of the
final pplan a roved by :the NRB/PRC, certified by the City. Planner for compliance
with;ftie NI~/PRC requirements with the City Planner. Gmdelines on preparation of
a site .plan are set out in Section 10.1-C and shall be reference to pre~aze site plans
for su mission. All site developwent and' redevelopment must a conducted
subsequent to and in' compliance with the approved site plan. and/or landscape plan.
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APPEAL: Agpeals from decisions of the NRB/PRG shall. be to the Planning and
Zonin~~gg ~Commission, All appeals must be submitted in writing and within 10 days of
the NRB/PRC decision to the office of the City Planner.: The Cittyy Planning office
shall schedule a hearing of the. appeal before .the. Commission witfiin 30 days from
receipt of the .letter of appeal.
D. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS: Recent arking, and. traffic studies conducted for the
NorthgateRedevelopment Plan reveal tha~ there is a significant deficiency in the numbers
of available parking spaces and that existing parking and traffic facilities are sub-
standard. Because-each particular use has `relative y diff rent parking' and traffic impacts,
when reviewing a project the NRB may require addittonal parking and traffic impact
studies, a review of existing , occupancy and other reasonable appropriate data to
determine the impact of the project. Additional parking or landscaping may be required
where studies reveal that it is necessary to relieve or mitigate this impact.
E. SUB-DISTRICT REGULATIONS
1. SUB-DISTRICT NG-1 HISTORIC NORTHGATE
a. PURPOSE: This subdistrict is intended for areas in Northgate containing
historically significant structures which are included in the Northgate Historic
:Resources. Survey, as well as structures that .are .eligible for inclusion in the
National Register for Historic Places.. This subdistrict also applies to areas
containing a diversity, of pedestrian-oriented retail and entertainment businesses
that are ui close~pproximity to on-campus dormitories. This zoning district shall
incorporate regurations in accordance. with the Northgate Redevelopment Plan
which are designed to aid structural rehabilitation and pedestrian-oriented infil~
development in a manner compatible with the character of he Northgate area.
b.' PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted:`
Definitions of uses .shall be those construed to be in accordance with customary
municipal planning,' engineering, or normal English usage.`
Alcoholic beverage sales -retail and wholesale
Baii~k ments or residential condominiums
Bed and::. Breakfast
Bookstore, retail and wholesale
....Child Care
Cleaner, dry and pressing lant, laundry and/or linen supply
Commercial amusements. (excludingg s~exually oriented commercial .enterprises)
Domestic household equipment-.rental, storage
Dormitories
.' Fillingg Stations
Furniture, appliance store, sales, service
Hardware .store..
Public parking building or lot for operating vehicles
Printin and reproductton
Private-lodge~s, fraternal
Radio or TV stations or studios, (no towers)
Restaurant, without drive-in
Retail sales and services, under 7500 square feet
Theaters and motion picture houses
Any other use determined by .the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above permitted uses.
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c• CONDITIONAL USES PEP;MITTED:, The following conditional uses shall be
.allowed in addition to any use allowed under section '8.12 provided the
Commission determines them to be compatible with the general character of the
particulaz area within which ..they aze proposed to be located and provided these
uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of adjacent or nearby property:
(1) Apartment. Hotel:
(2) Fraternity or nor®rity houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places
(3) Group Housing ;
(4) Night Clubs
d. REVIEW PROCESS:
(1) The review process for this section for roposals involving new
construction, site development, redevel®pmen~ rehabilitation or facade
work in the NG-1 Subdistrict is the sagne as ,t~iat established in Section
7.24C herein. ab®ve.
(2) Proposals involving solely rehabilitation or facade -work -shall require
appr a alb the review subcommittee of the Northgate Revitalization
Soar ), as established- in Section 7.24C.1 herein above. Such
propo , s .must be in comppli~ance with Section 7.24E.1.e. herein below
regarding the treatment of historic structures.
APPEAL• Appeals from decisions of the NRB shall be to the Planningg and
Zonin Commission. The appeal procedures are the same as those estabpished
in 7.2~C herein above.
e, HISTORIC STRUCTURES
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Structures over 50 years in age that are.. reflected as high or medium priority
structures in the Northgate Histonc Resources :Survey or have been determined
to be eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places shall be
treated using. methods .and materials m accordance with the Secretary of the
Intenor's Standazds fore Rehabilitation, as..outlined in Attachment A.
AREA REQUIREMENTS: As rewired by Chapter 3, Building Regulations of
the City of ollege Station Code o Ordinances. 1~efer to Table A.
PARING REQUIREMENTS: Off-street parlang shall be as required by the
NRB/PRC in accordance to pazlcing and traffic impact study. data.
evolving site .development or redevelopment
asking .spaces®. For commercial businesses a
ices per business plus 1 additional space ~`or
a` above 2,000 square feet shall be required.
~miniums, a miiumum of 1 bicycle space per
i no case shall more than 20 bicycle pazkgng
ulding be required.
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for all proposals involving site development
viewed by the NRB/PRC , m accordance with
{1) Landscape/streetscape improvements shall,be required aloe at least 1/3 of
the ten of a property s fron a onto public streets. I3oorway widths
and: driveways shall be excludfrom frontage calculations. Live plant
material must be included where feasible in eac proposal.
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(2) Eligible landscape/streetscape improvements shall include raised lanter
boxes, at- rade lantin beds, .indoor window plantingg~s where sidewalks
are too nargrow for outsgde plantings, seating .benches, Iight features trash
receptacles,' decorative railings; and other. a ements featured m the. Ctollege
Statton Streetscape Plan.
The standazds .set forth herein are in lieu of and not in addition to the
Landscaping Requirements contained in Section 11 of this Zoning
Ordinance.
j. SIGN REGULATIONS: Attached. signs only. Refer to Section 12 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
k. .PARKING SCREENING: ' A three foot high parki~~n~gg screen .shall be provided
when parlang is adjacent to public Right of V~ay. Screening may be
accomplished using plantings, berms, or, structural elements.
L DUMPSTERS Dumpsters shall be kept int he'rear of the building .and shall be
screened with devices made' of masonry or wood with surrounding landscapping.
Where feasible, consolidation of dumpsters may be required by the NRB/PRC.
2: SUB-DISTRICT. NG-2 COMMERCIAL NORTHGATE
a. PURPOSE: This subdistrict is intended for areas in Northgate containing lazger
retail commercial uses and undevelo land.. This subdistrict also applies to
azeas identified in the Northgate, R evelopment :Plan as suitable: for mixed-use
redevelopment in close proximity. to Texas A&M University. This zoning
district shall. incorporate regulations designed to aid mixed-use development and
redeveloppment m a manner compatibre with the- general character of the
Northgate azea.
b. PERMTITED USES:
The :following uses aze .permitted:
Definitions of uses shall be 'those construed to ' be in accordance with customary
municipal planning, engineering, or normal English usage.
All' permitted uses in NG-l, plus the following:
Bowling alley --- _
Drive in sales
Drive-in eating .:establishment
Hotel
Motel
Retail sales and services, over 7500 square feet
Shopping Centers >
Any other use determined by the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above permitted uses.
c. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be
allowed in addition to any use allowed under. section 8.12 provided the
Commission determines them to be compatible with the general character of the
particular area within which they are proposed to be .located and provided these
uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of adjacent or nearby property...':
(1) Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places
(2) Group Housing
(3) ' Hospital,; sanitarium, nursing-home, or convalescent home
(4) Wight Clubs
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