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TOWN. OF AD,DIS.ON L.f.NOSCAPE ORDtNANCe..
AMENDED JANUARY 14 ,1t991
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SECTION 1 . PURPOSE:
A. To aid in stabilizing the environment's ecol.ogical balance by contributing to the processes of air
purification,.oxygen regeneration, ground water recharge, and (storm water) run.off retardation, while at
the same time aiding in noise, glare and heat abatement.
B. To assIst in providing adequate light and air and preventing overcrOWding of land.
C. To ensure that landscaping is an integral part of development, not an afterthought.
D. To provide visual buffering and enhance the beautification of the Town.
E. To safeguard and enhance property values and to protect public and private investments.
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F. To preserve and protect the unique identity and environment of the Town of Addison and preserve the
economic base attracted to the Town of Addison by such factors.
G. To conserve energy.
H. To protect the public health, safety and-g~neral welfare.
SECTION 2 . DEFIN.ITIONS:
~_ an earthen mound designed to provide visual interest, screen undesirable. views, and/or decrease noise.
Landscaoe buffer - a 'combination of physical space and vertical elements such as plants, berms, fences, or walls,
the purpose of which is to separate and screen incompatible land uses from each other.
Landscaoed ooen area or landscaoed area - any combination of living plants (such as grass, ground cover, shrubs,
vines, hedges, or trees) and non.IiYing landscape material (slJch as rocks, pebbles, sand, mulch, walls, fences or
decorative paving materials).
NOM)ermeable - any surface lacking the ability for air and water to pass through to the root zone of plants.
Ornamental tree - a deciduous or evergreen tree planted primarily for its ornamental value or for screening
purposes; tends to be smaller at maturity thana shade tree.
Screen - a method of reducing the impact or noise and unsightly visual intrusions with less offense or more
harmonious elements, Such as plants, berms. fences, walls.. or any appropriate combinatIon thereof. .
Shade ~ ~ sometimes evergreen, usually deciduous tree planted for its .high croWn of foliage or overhead canopy;
a large woody perennial having one or more self supporting stems and numerous branches reaching a mature
height of at least 25 feet and a mature spread of at least 20 feet.
Shrub _ a self suppo~ing woody perennial plant of low to medium height characterized by multiple stems and
brar'IChes continuous from the base, usually not more than 10 feet ih height at maturity. .
Visibilitv triangle - an imaginary triangle located withIn the curb lines of two intersecting such curb lines at points
thirty-five feet back from their intersection and the hypotenuse (or third side of the triangle).
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the State of Texas thatsueh plans have been reviewed by such architect and satisfy all
requirements of these Landscape Regulations.
(10)
Irrigation plans shall contain.thecertificatlon and stamp of an irrigator licensed by the Texas
Board of Irrigators that such plans were prepared by such irrigator and satisfy all requirements
of these Landscape Regulations.
SECTION 5 - PLANT MATERIAL SUBSTITUTIONS
Due to seasonal planting problems and a lack of plant !'tvailability, approved landscape plans may require minor
revisions. Planting plans shalll:5e accepted if there i$ no reduction in the quality of plant material or no significant
change in size or location of plant materials, and if the hew plants are of the same general category (i.e.. shade,
ornamental, or evergreen trees) and have the S3me general design characteristics (mature height crown spread)
as the' materials being replaced. Proposed materials must also be compatible with the area to ensure healthy plant
growth. If these criteria are not fulfilled, changes to approved plans must be resubmitted. and reviewed anew,
SECTION 6 - LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PLAN $UBMIITAL
An authorized Parks Department representative shari review each landscape and irrigation plan submitted to
determine whether 0(' not It complies with the requirements of this ordinance. All landscape plans must comply with
the mandatory provisions in Section 7.
SECTION 7. MANDATORY PROVISIONS
At least twenty percent (20%) of the gross sHe or tot shall be maintained as Landscaped area in the following
districts:
Apartment Dwelling District
Mixed-Use ReSidential
Local Retail District
Planned Development Districts
Commercial-1 District
Commercial-2 District
Special Use Permits
At least ten percent (10%) of the gross site or lot shall be maintained a~ landscaped area in the follolNing
districts:
Industrial-1 District
Industrial-2 District
Industrial-3 District
A. STREET LANDSCAPE SUFFER
In all districts, a twenty foot (20') lanoscape buffer strip must be proVided along the entire length of the
portion of the perimeter of the lot'wVtlere a public -or private street exi sts, exclusive of driveways and access
ways at points of ingress and e9ress to and from the lot. The property owner shall be responsible for
landscaping, Irrigation, and maintenance of Cloy right-of-way area between the property line and the curb
line.
1. Town ri~ht-of-way Sh~uld be jnclU~edljn the twen~ foot (20') buffer and will reduce the amount
of reqUIred landscapIng area of tne lot b-j that amount (square foot for square foot). . .
2. The minimum requirel11i:nt tor right-ot-\VaY landscaping shall be one (1) 4 inch caliper shade tree
and eight (8) shrubs for each twenty (20) linear feet of frontage. Plant material planted in. the
street landscape buffer strip can be massed together to create visual interest at key entry points
or focal points.
3. All required screening, par'J(ing perimeter, and interior parking landscaping shall be inCluded in.
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the overall 20% of gross site landscaping.
4.
No tree may be planted c10serthsn tWo andone.half (214') feet to the paved portion of any
parking surfaces. .
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No tree pla~ting area m~y be less than ,six (61 feet wide in any dlr:nension and shall not contain
less than sIxty (60) square feet of continuous permeable land. : ,.
B. OFF STREET lOAOING SPACES
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All off-street loading spaces on a sitEl must be scre~ned from aU public and private streets adjacent to that
site.
1. All screening must be at least six feet in height measured from the horizontal plane passing
through the nearest point of the off.street loading space and may be pr,ovided by uslng anyone
or combination of the foUo'Wing, subject to approval by an. authorized Parks Department
representative: ....
(a)
(b)
(c)
Evergreen shrubs planted three (3') feet on c~nter,ln a double staggered row; or
Evergreen trees planted (6') six feet on center,u'olessthe authorjzed Parks Department
representative approves an alternative planting density ;3S being capable of providing a
solid appearancewithin Or'le year; or
A fence, wall or berm. FeACS$ . and walls may not c~:msist of corrugated metal,
corrugated fiberglass, ,sheet metal, chain 'Jirik or wire mesh or any material that in the
Planning & Zoning Commission's opinion is an unsightly material.
2. When screening for off.streel loading spaces is provlded by earthen berm or evergreen plant
materials, the following regulations apply: .
(a).
(b)
An earthen berm must be planted :with turf grass or ground cover recommended for local
area use by the authorized ParkS Department representative. The slope of the berm
shall not exceed 33% (3:1) for 'la'Wl1 'areas and shall have a minirnumcrown width of 3
feet. " ," , ,
Evergree.n plant materials must be recommended for local area use by ~he authorized
Parks Department ,representatIve. .In addition. the plant materials must:
(1) be loca ted in a bed that is ,at least three feet wide; and
(2) be placed a maximum of :36 inches on center in staggered rows over the
entire length ot the bed unless the 'authorized Parks Department
representative approves an alternative plantlng density as being capable
of providing a sol:idappearance 'vlithin one,year; and
(3) provide a vjsual bafrier of the reqwired height within one year of their initial
planting.
C. VISIBiliTY TRIANGLES
The design and placement of the landscsping materials will be at the discretion of the owner or landscape
architect; however, the landscaping sh$.U not obstruct the view betw'een access drives and dedicated
streets, parking isles, or access driVes of par.",ing lots. Nothing at an elevation greater than the of curb
plus two (2) feet is allowed in the visibility triangle area exc~pt s1ngle trunk tree$ pruned to a of six
(8) feet. Trees are to be of such size and so spaced that a visual obstruction that represii:::, a traffic
hazard is not created.
(1) The use of plant material in a sight triangle is Intended to provide aesthetic appeal while not
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unduly limiting orrestncting visibility, whether as a pedestrian or a passenger in a vehicle. Plants
shali not reduce or Iimifvisibllity to such s.n extent that a : safety hazard is presented.. Plants
normally considered as effective screens shall be unacceptable for use in the visibility triangle.
(2)
Trees used in the visibility triangle shall have a minimum branching clearance of six (6) feet from
the ground to the first branch,
(3)
All shrubs or ground covers used jrl the Yi.~jbility triangle shall be a maximum of 24"; No large or
medium shrubs shall be acceptaple fo: use in the visibility triangle because of height. Low shrubs
shall be acceptable only if they do not exceed the 24" height limit. Shrubs that sligrltly exceed
the. height limit may be considered for use, but only wHh the approval of the auth.orize,1 Parks
Oepartment representative.
D. PARKING LOT SCREENING
Screening must be provided for all surface pa;';;.lng lots on the site from all adjacent streets. The screening
must extend along the entire street frontage of the surface parking lot. exclusiv~ of driveways 2nd access
ways at points of ingress and egress to andirom the site; and visibility triangles.
1. The surface parking lot screenIng must be at least three and one-half (3.~) feet higher than the
finish eo elevation of the adjacent par}dng lot. The screenlng may be provided by sny two
of the fOllowlng,unless the till,.i"thorlzedP\'lrKs Department representiijtive approves ar! ..' if mative
screening plan capable of .proyiding a solid ,appearance: ' '
(a) evergreen shrubs planted three (3') feet on center in a d.ouble staggered row in s. bed at
,least 36 inches wide;
(b) a berm at least (2~) tllO alid one half feet to (3) three feet high with a slope not' to
exceed 33% (3:1). The ,minimum cro'flTl width must be three (3) feeLSe;[; ;):\)st be
covered In livevegetatJon. Pl8nts used for screening ona berm must reach .. dnimum
height of thirty (30) inches within two (2) years of Installation and be at least <1;ighteen
. (18) inches high when planted;
(c) a fence or wall constructed of materials compatible with the principle building. One third
of any fence or wall must be screened 'with aoceptable plant material, as, ,lisd'by
the authorized Parks Department representati'.'e. . '
E. PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING - PERIMETER
(1)
The perimeter strip shall be at least five (5) feet wide for sites laraer than ten-thou:; ';; nd (10,000)
square feet or at least three. (3) feet wl?e if the site is sma,Her ilia;.' ten-thousand (10, square
feet
(2)
The minimum requirement f-or perimeter landscaping shall be one (1) 4 inCh caliper>,2de tree
and eight shru,bs for each thirty-fi'Je (3',5) linear feet of perimeter.
(3)
R.equired perimeter lancscaping bet'i'iF.en adjacent parking lets does not preclw:.h? th,,,, need to
provide vehicular access between lots, '
F. PARKING LOT lANDSCAPING .INTERIQR AR.EA
(1) The required percentage of interior parking lot landscaping shall be determined based on the
following sliding scale:
Total Parking Area
7,000 - 49,999 sq. ft.
50,000 - 149.000 sq. ft.
150,000 sq. ft. and larger
Interior Planting Area
5%
B'%
10%
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To calculate the total par'r<lngarea and th" subsequent percentage of required lnterlor let planting,
total the square footage of ail areas \'iithin the )otsperimeter including:
(a) planting islands
(b) curbed areas
(c) corner lots
(d) parking spaces
(e) andaJl interior driveways ana aisles except those with no parking spaces located on either
side.
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Landscaped areas located outside the parking lot may not be used to meet the interior planting
requirement, however, landscaped areas placed next to the building can be used to meet the
interior planting requirement.
Curbs or wheel stops must be provided to prevent cars from parkIng too close te\ trees or
damaging shrubs and screens.
All planting islands located parallel to and between parking spaces must be at least nine (9) feet
wide to prevent cars. from damaging trees and shrubs. '
Large shade trees must be provided in each'parkll'lg lot at a minimum average density of one
shade tree for each 10 required parr-lng, spaces on the lot. In cases where the. requir2<1 number
of parking spaces reduces the amount of available plantil'lgspacefor parking lot trees, c:!tematlve
planting locations for the required quantity of these trees shaH b[~ located elsewhere :he site.
(7)
No required parking space may be located further than 50 feet frem the trunk of a sh::'; tree, ,or
farther than 75 feet from t'NO or m:tre shade trees.
G. One half the number of required shade trees may be satisfied on a two- to-one basis With om2fr\~ntal and
evergreen trees. Bradford Pear or other pear cultivars are. considered ornamental trees u:,c:er these
landscape regulations,
H. GENERAl. REOUIREMENTS
(1) All required landscape open space shaH be provided with adequate andinconspiclJou'i'?,utomatic
irrigation systems and sh;sllbe properly maIntained.
(2)
The Parks Department shall ha'l'$ lhepower to plant, preserve, s-pray. trim Of '-;ny tree,
shrub or plant on any parkway, aIle;' or pUblic ground belonging to the Town of
(3)
It shall be unlawful for any p<arson, flU1, or corporation to cut or break any branch of tree or
shrub or injure in any way tl:1>8 oark of said tree or shrub growing on public property
(4) The existing Jiaturallandscape char~cter(especially native oaks. elms. and pecan V''::BS) s~all
be preserved to the extent reasonable end feasible. In an area of the street front<:39<'" c(,ntaining
a stand of trees, the developer shall. use best good faiiO eftorts to preserve sue!
determining whether there is compliance with this subsection thi;: authorized Parh::,
representative shall con$l.j~t constraints on drainage, acees',
utilities. and other factors reasonable rii:tateoto the health, safety 2nd welfare of H,,,
necessitated disturbance of tha existing natural landscape chai2,.:;tBi; economic
property without distlJrb~n~... of its charact<<:r; the natur" quality of th.:
installed to replace it; and suerl factors as may be relsvant and proper.
clearing or strippIng of the notural,...;~tation on a lot is prohibited.
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SECTION 8,; LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
A. Plant materials shall conform to the requir~rnenLs described in the latest edition of American . ndard For
Nursery Stock, published by the fl.merici?n P.ssodation of t~\Jrserymer.,
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B. Plants shall conform to the measurem~nts$pecifjed in the pl<lilt schediJt8.
1. Caliper measurements shaH be t:aken six inches abO'.'e gradE: for trees under fO\)J inches In
diameter and tw'elve (12) inches above grade for tr.ees fout inches in diameter and
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2.
Minimum branching height for all
trei:S shall be six feet.
3. Minimum size for shade trees shaH four(4} inches in diameter. fourteen (14) to sixteen (16)
feet in height. The maximum helght.srrall not exceed shcteen f~et. Tree heights :),;; from.
tops of root bans to nominal tops of plants, Tree spread refers to 'lominal outer width '(18 tree,
not. to the outer leaf tips. Trees b~ healthy, vjgorous, iuH.branched. well and
symmetrical. . Root balls shall be firm, neat, slightly iapered and \?ell burlapped. 1[,,'> shall be
free of physical damage such as sCfapes, bark abrasions, branches, mis.tl,,-;(~': or other
parasitic growth. The TO\'.n shaH reject any trees celivG[=d and/or planted-neeting
the.minimumsize and shape set forth above.
Red Oaks other than Srlurnard Oak (Ouercus shumardii) or Oak (Quercus ',a) snail
be rejected, The owner or contractor shall'be responsible for providing ceriiflca;[;" j,at Red
Oaks are true to variety.
4.
Minimum size for omamentsl shad,-;:
l.e. Bradford P<i:ar sha:! 08 three (3) i;ICh6'S ir <<'\2.meter.
5.
Minimum size for Crape Myrtle be six. (e) to eight (8)
flowering trees shall be eight (8) to (i 0) feet In
height. on,-,,;
--,nental
6.
MinImum size for evergriJi;$11 tree$?
t,e eight
to ten (10)
II.
7.
Minimum size for shrub cont$.iners
meetino the height requl{~{nent of
bOdied,"weil shaped 3nd
pe five (5) SubstihJtion of three (3)
{5) .galton shrubs Is z:c-eptabJe. Shrubs
(listerial
')e full
s.
Groundcover spacing sl'"lafl be 8" Ct', center maximum for 4" pets and 1e'~ on center
1 gallon containers.
mum for
c.
All shrub beds shaH be edged usIng steel l concrete, mascnry,or
materials mulche.d with a two.inch b3rk or shredded Cypress
acceptable.
concrete
Pls<'c
:1\ plant
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SECTION 9 . MAINTENANCE
Every Property Owner and any tenants shaH
condition all times. Any plant that dies fm.:st be
landscape plan within ;:.0 ,jay'S after notification
following:
th,~lr in 8 "f'l'el1-nlsl.nta;!ne.dJ safe, e!lS,at!
',.vlth another iivlng plant u'~~t complies \",'h~.
th8 T c'wh. Such maimenance jrv;ivdes; but is nol
'\tractlve .
'oved
iJ, the
Prompt removal of all litter, trash, refuse and v,raste;
Lawn mO'Ning on a we~kil basis
the
season;
Shrub pruning according to 8cceptedpractices of Landscape
a healthy condition;
to iT;: _' lants in .
Tree prurting according to Tree.Pruning Guide/if)f?$published
Arboricultl,Jr~ 1995.
the !ntern1~U::.' ';'{:iety of
Watering of landscap~d ,;:;ri23S on a r'2gular
to rnainta1n
plan! healt,'
Ke.2.ping landscape IighUng in
order;
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Keeping lsvm and garden ",,,;;2$
iryae of w$eds,
attractive:
Cleaning of abi..1ting water-vs}':> ano l<;ncs~ped areas
the property unless such or
maintained by appllcable
b€t\yeen public right-of"d2Y lines and
areas are expressly to be
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SECTION 10 . ENFORCEMENT
If, In the opinion of the Building Official, ailY Property O'ivner or tenant::; have failed in any of the for'o']Olng duties
or responsibilities. then the Town may give such person.,riUen notice :;;1 such failure and such persen within
ten (10) days after receiving such notice petfOi1Tl t!",e maintenance Should any F'wP2r1y Ownef to fulfill
this duty and responsibility ',vithln such period, then the Town shaH: .
A.
B,'
permits,
of CC!;;jpancy~ -C'1'"
approvais or permits previo'y,ly issued
Revoke any
for the premises;
Withhold appro'.r3i lor building permits,
to the premises;
cd ocr.;1..q:;;<inc/lsnd other .p€rmits C,j -ap;>r::
;,'fating
C: To the full extent permitted by law, tile TO'Hrl shall have the right and power to enter onto the prsrnises and
perform care and rnaintenance. Tfie Property ONner and tenants of any part of til::; vihich
such work is shall jointiy 2nd sever;;.!!y be liat'ie f;:;! the costs ofinptly
reimburse the Tovm k,f such if such Property O',/{l"f (X tenant she,: iown
within thirty (30) after r",,:eipt of d such ',',Oft: ,r(.1m the T av,n, lndec!}'. shall
be a debt of ali said persons and sn:all constitute;:3 lien against the'es on.
which the work vt::JS performed, . by ~n of costs f]l",d Real
Property Records,
D.
Any person violatin9 any of the prc'{i$l,:>ns e't
upon conviction thereof shaH be fini?Cl in c
separate off~nse shall be deemed
continues. .
St'}~.~L bedesrn-2d guHty of a rnIsc;,:::
fl'lS: L;<>iic3CS
during or on v/h:cr'{ a'vloj\at;'~).'
>:.:'r and
nd a
curs or
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i'le may,
..;urity
ewly
When a Property Owner
in his discretion, requir~ a
acceptable to the author1Zi':d Parks
installed landscape for ~: not to
\)f
SECTION 12 - CERTIFlCATE OF OCCUPf\NCY
It shall be unla'Nful to ]:iSIJE 2,,, occupancy [':;i lh~
and irrigation plans, HCN~2ver. for a
installation as quickly:.1" desii~d or n~ed6d, in such C2S0S,an
certificate of occupancy rnay bE' for variacis periods frein 15 to 45
dscape
cape
fy:.;rary
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If any section, "rlid's, paragraph, prlres,,::; werd in this or:1;
person Qr is held in'tDli;:,leA wne.xtstitutbnai
shall not
declares it v..r;)u:c
remaining
to any
;Cil1g
:by
nich
2'.
This Ordinance taKe fr:;;i'ii and after its
of said ordin:;;nc,,: t1'l€ law In s\l::h C338
:;;option
<i:rr,,:J\he
DULY PASSED SY ThE
1997.
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EXHIBIT" A"
ADD TO SECTION 2:
BARRICADE AREA FOR EXISTING TREES: An area protected throughout construction and
extending in a radius of 1 foot per caliper inch of tree diameter from every protected tree that
prevents intrusion by construction equipment, vehicles and people but illows only hand
clearing of underbrush.
CANOPY TREE: Any self-supporting woody plant with one well-defined trunk and a distinct
and definite formed crown WhICh attains a heIght of at least thirty (30) feet.
ENHANCED PAVING: Earth toned (not grey) decorative pavers, stamped concrete, or dyed
concrete.
EXISTING TREE: . Any self-supporting woody plant, with one or more well-defined trunks
two inches (2") in diameter or greater at one foot above the ground.
GROONDCOVER: A spreading plant including sods and grasses less than 18 inches in height.
NON-CANOPY TREE: Any self-sup-porting woody plant with one or more trunks which
attains a height of at least fifteen (15) teet.
SHRUB: A woody perennial plant differing from a perennial herb by its more woody stem and
from a tree by itslow stature and habit of oranching from the base.
AMEND SECTION 9.2 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 incapacity, or at any time any otlier use is established, there shall be .P-fovided off-
street parking spaces for motor vehicles m accordance with the requirements specified herein.
A. DIMENSIONS AND ACCESS (See illustrations at end of this section):
1. Each off-street parkin,g space for automobiles shall have an area of not less than nine
feet b.y twenty feet (9 x 20'). An eighteen foot paved space may be utilized where an
additional two feet (2') of unobstrucIed area is provide<ffor 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
th~ boundanes 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 sh(l11 be adequate maneuvering space to eliminate backing mto pUbl1c right-of-
way on majo~ arterial or collector streets as reflected in the Compreliensive Plan for
the. City of college Station. Circulation aisles between or adjacent to head-in (90
degree) parking spaces shall be a minimum of twenty-three (23 ') feet in width. One
way clfculation alsles with angled parking shall be a minimum of twenty (20') feet.
Alr other circulation aisles shall be oetermmed by the Project Review Committee.
5. From the public right-of-way, there shall be a twenty-four foot (24') setback to act as
a landscape reserve. Existing trees of four inch (4") caljper or more must be
preserved. (these may. count toward street tree requirements). Yarking may be allowed
mthis area but at a maximum of seven (7) contiguous spaces aner onty if they are
screened.. More than one series of seven (7) spaces may be permitted it- a substantial
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amount of reserve remains intact and if the location of parking does not interfere with
other streetscape requirements.
Driveways and other _paved areas that are not arranged as parking spaces may he
permitted within the Z4' landscape reserve, but at a maximum of 1134 square feet
and only if the area is screenoo. More than one series of 1134 square feet of
pavement within the reserve may be p-ermitted if a substantial amount of reserve
rem~.i.ns intact and if the location of parking does not interfere with other streetscape
reqUlrements.
In no event shall pavement be located within 6' of a right-of-way.
6. A .raised and curbed island, .not less than six (6) inches in height and encompassing
not less than one hundred eighty (180) square feet in:
(a) INTERIOR PARKING: At both ends of every single parking row, regardless of
the length of the row . The end island area requirment shall not count toward the
interior island requirements. However, end Island area that exceeds 360 square
feet may be countoo toward the interior parking island requirement
(b) PERIPHERAL PARKING: At both ends of every parking row.
These areas must be planted or treated with enhanced _paving. Interior islands
may have sidewalks. through them. The bottom areas or planted islands must be
contiguous with uncompac(ed. soil.
7. For every fifteen (15) interior parking spacesl- 180-squ. are feet of landscaping must be
provided somewhere in the interior rows OI the parking lot. Island areas may be
grouped and.configured as desired provided tha circulation aisles remain clear.
Landscaped areas must be . raised and contained within a curb. These areas must be
J?lanted or treated with enhanced paving, . Interior islands may have sidewalks
through them. . The bottom areas of pfanted islands must be contiguous with
uncompacted 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 witn a bottom contiguous. with existing
soil, shall be located at bolh ends of every double parking row regardless of the
length of said row. .. The end island area r~uirment shall not count toward the
interior island requirements. However, end island area that exceeds 360 square feet
may be counted toward the interior parking island requirement.
These areas mllst he. planted or treated with enhanced paving. Interior islands may
h~ve sidewalks througl1. them. The bottom areas of planted islands must be contiguous
with uncompacted soil.
AMEND SECTION 11 TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION11.LANDSCAPENG
11.1 APPLICATION OF SECTION
The Zoning Ordinance of the City of College Station is to read as follows:
A. The landscaping requirements of this Section apply to all land located in the Ci!y of
College Station and proposed for site development, but do not apply to Single Family or
I?uplex u.ses. Landscaping requirements shalf become applicable to each individual lot at
time of site plan submittal .
The streetscaping requirements of this section shall apply to all land in the City of
College Station and proposed for site development. Such streetsca~ requirements shall
becomeapplicable to each individual lot at time of site plan submitlal.
All,landscaping requirements under this section shall run with the land and shall apply
ag3.1nst any owner or subsequent owner.
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B.
C.
Each phase of a phased project shall comply with this section.
When the requirements of this Section conflict with requirements of other provisions of
this Code, tliis Section shall prevail; provided however that the provisions of this
Section shall be subordinate to the proVIsions of Sections 9 and 10 pertaining to traffic
and pedestrian safety and the provisions of Ordinance 1728.
11.2 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
A. The landscaping requirements shall be determined on a point basis by the following:.
Landscape Points required == 3Opts. per 1000 square feet of site area.
The minimum number of points for any development is 500 points .
Floodplains may be removed from site size calculations but then the existing trees within
the floodplain may not be claimed for points.
Projects may be phased with the phase lines being drawn 20' beyond any new site
amenity. Tlie portion left for subsequent phases shal[be of developable size and quality.
Accrued landscaping points are expended on landscaping material with the following
point values: (all caliper measurements are at twelve (12") Inches above the ground)
B.
PLANT MA TERAL
NEW PLANTINGS
Canopy Tree
POINTS ACCRUED
INSTALLED SIZE
Non-canopy Tree
75 pts.
150 pts.
300 pts.
40 pts.
1.5" to 2" caliper
2.1" to 3.4" caliper
3.5" and larger
Shrubs
10 pts.
1.25" caliper and larger
Min. 5 gallon
Min. 1 gallon (dwarfs)
EXISTING PLANTS*
TREES NOT WITHIN BARRICADE AREA
Canopy Tree
Non-canopy Tree
35 pts.
40 pts.
2" to 14.5" caliper
1.25" caliper and larger
TREES WITHIN BARRICADE AREA
Canopy Tree
200 pts.
300 pts.
75 pts.
150 pts.
Between 4" and 8"
8" and larger
Between 2" and 4 "
4" and larger
Non-canopy Tree
* To receive landscape _points, all existing trees must be in good form, and condition
and reasonably free or damage by insects and/or disease.
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C.
100% coverage of ~roundcover or grass is required in park41g lot islands; swale~ ~d
drainage areas, and- the 24' landscape reserve unless otherwIse Jandscapea <;>r ex!sting
plants are preserved. 100% coverage of groundcover or grass IS also reqUIred m all
unpaved portions of street or l1ighway. rig~t-of-way on. or abutting the property and
adjacent property that has been dIslurbe<l dunng construction.
(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.
Every project must expend a minimum of 50% of its point total on canopy trees.
Every development must employ an irrigation system
D.
E.
F.
Additional Point Credits
(1) A ten percent (10%) point credit will be. awarded if tWenty-five percent (25%) or
more of parking area conSIsts of enhanced pavmg.
(2) A ten percent (10%) point credit for every one percent (1 %) of site area devoted to
special faCIlities (fountains, benches and planters, waler features, etc.).
11.3 STREETSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements for streetscapes will be imposed at the time of site plan approval:
A.
Along all major arterials and Freeways except University Drive, Texas Avenue, Highway
30, Wellborn Road, George Bush, or College Avenue, one canopy tree for every twentV-
five feet (25') of frontage. shall be installed. Two (2) non...canopy trees may D.le
substituted for each one (1) canopy. Canopy and non-canopy trees must be selected
from the Streetscape Plant List ana may be grouped as desiroo. One (1) existing tree
(minimum of 4" calijJer) may be substituted for each new tree. New trees must be
planted within 50' (fifty feet) of the property line along the street.
Along minor arterials , one (1) canopy tree for every thirty-two feet (32 ') of frontage
shall be installed. Two (2) non-canopy trees may be substituted for one (1) canopy' tree.
Canopy and non-canQpy trees must be selected from the Streetscape Plant List ana may
be grouped as desire<[. These trees must be :glanted within 50' (fifty feet) of the street
frontag~. One (1) existing tree (minimum of 4 caliper) may be substituted for each new
tree. ~ew trees must be planted within 50' (fifty feet) or the property line along the
street.
B.
C. Along University Drive, one (1) Water Oak (Ouercus Nigra) every sixty feet (60')
planted on center must be installed. On sites witli overhead utl1ities across the reserve,
tree yaupons (llex Vomitoria) every 18 feet (18') on center may be substituted as a
tempolfU"Y measure until utilities are underground. One (1) existing tree (minimum of 4"
caliper) may' be substituted for each new tree. New trees must oe planted within 50'
(fiffy feet) of the property line along the street.
D. Along Texas Avenu~, one (1) Live 9ak (Quercus Virginia) .e.very sixty feet (60') planted
on center must be mstalled. On sItes. WIth overheao utilIties across the reserve, tree
y.aupons (llex vom.ito n 'a) every .18 feet (18') on center may be substituted as a tempof:J
measure until utilities are underground. One (1) existin~ tree (minimum of 4" c31iper
may be substituted for each new tree. New trees must oe planted within 50' (fifty feet
of the property line along the street.
E. Alon~George Bush Drive, one (1) Red Oak (Quercus Shumardi) every 60' must be
installed. One (1) existing tree (nunimum of 4" caliper) may be substitute<l for each new
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F.
tree. New trees must be planted within 50' (fifty feet) of the property line along the
street.
Along Highway 30, one (1) Cedar Elm (Ulmus Crassifolia) every 25' shall be installed.
Two {2) White Tree Crape Myrtles (Lagerstroemia Indica) may be substituted for each
Cedar Elm. Canopy and non-canopy trees and may be grouped as desired One (1)
existing tree (minimum of 4" caliper) may be substituted for each new tree. New trees
must be planted within 50' (fifty feet) of tlie property line along the street.
Along. Wellborn Road and College Avenue, one (1) Cedar Elm (Ulmus Crassifolia) or
one u) Willow Oak (Quercus Pliellos) every 25' shall be installed. Two (2) Red Buds
(Cercis Canadensis) or two (2) Tree Yaupons (Ilex Vomitoria) may be substituted for
each Cedar Elm or Willow Oak. Canopy' and non-canopy trees may be grouP.ed as
desired. One (1) existing tree (minimum of 4" caliper) may be substituted for each new
tree. New trees must De planted within 50' (fifty feet) of the property line along the
street.
G.
H.
Parking areas adjacent to a ROW shall be screened for any development other than
single family if parking is in the frqnt.. Screening may be accomplished using plantings,
berms, structural elements, or combmations thereof.
Dumpsters, concrete retaining walls where more than six vertical inches of untreated
concrete are visible, off-street loading areas, utility connections, and any other site
characteristics that could be considered visually offensive must be adequately screened if
they are to be located within the 24' landscape reserve.
Ve~etation must be set back twenty feet (20') from any driveway curb and forty-five feet
(45') from the curb at intersections of streets. The unobstructed vertical field of vision
must be between 2'6" and 9' in height. Live Oaks must be planted a minimum of 30'
behind the street curb.
Three hundred (309) additi~nal points. shall be pt:ovided for everY. fifty (50) lil}ea1 feet of
frontage on a major or mmor artenal or SpecIal comdor. Dnveway opemngs, SIght
clearance triangles, and other traffic control areas may be subtracted from total frontage.
1. A ten Qerce~t (10%) poiJ1.f credit will be aWfU"ded if twenty-five.percent (25%) or
more of parking area conSIsts of enhanced pavmg, such as decoratvIe pavers, stamped
concrete, or dyed concrete.
2. A te!l_per~e!l! (10%) point credit for every one percent (1 %) of site area devoted to
specIarfacilities (water features, etc.).
I.
J.
K.
11.4
STREETSCAPE PLANT LIST
1.
2. NON-CANOPY TREES
Red Bud (Cercis canadensis)
Tree Yaupon (Hex vomitoria)
Crabapple (MaIus s ecies
Tree Crepe Myrt e agerstroemia indica)
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Shining Sumac (Rhus cORalina)
Possumhaw (Ilex decIdua)
Hawthorn (Crateagus L.)
Bradford Pear (Pyrus species)
11.5 LANDSCAPE/STREETSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
A. When landscape/streetcape plan is required, the landscape/streetscape plan shall contain
the following:
1. The location of existing property lines and dimensions of the tract.
2. The location of existing and proposed utilities and all easements on or adjacent to the
lot.
3. An indication of adjacent land uses, existing development and roadways.
4. An irrigation system plan.
5. Landscape information:
a. Landscape points required for site and calculations shown.
b. A table showing .the size, type (canopy, non-canopy, shrub) and points claimed
forproposed landscapmg
c. Location of landscape plants on plan.
6. Streetscape information:
a. Streetscape points required for site and calculations shown.
b. . A table showing th~ scien!!fic and common plant name~, size, type (canopy, non-
canopy, shrub), ana pomts claImed for proposed streetscapmg
c. Location of streetscape plants on plan.
7. The location and diameter of protected existing trees claimed for either landscape or
str~!scape requirements and at! indication ~f now the applicant plans to barricade the
eXisting trees from damage dunng construction.
11.6 MAINTENANCE AND CHANGES
A.
Landscaping/Streetscaping shall be maintained and preserved in accordance with the
approved 'Landscape/Streetscape Plan. R~placement of dead landscaping/streetscaping
must occur within. forty-five (45) days or notification by the Zoning Official or hIS
dele~ate. Replacement material must be of similar character and the same or higher point
totar as the (lead landscaping. Failure to replace dead landscaping1 as required by the
Zoning Official, shall constitute a violation of this section of the oramance for which the
penalty provision may be invoked.
B. Landscaping/Streetscaping Changes to Existing Sites
1. If changes constituting 25 % or more of the number of canopy and non-canopy trees is
propose<r, a r~vised lanscape plan must be submitted for approval. Planting must occur
pursuant to this approved fandscape plan.
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2. Revised Landscape!Streetscape Plans shall meet the requirements of the
Landscape!Streescape Ordinance in effect at the time of the
landscaper streetscape plan submittal.
revised
11. 7COMPLETION AND EXTENSION
A. The Zoning Official or his delegate shall review all landscaping for completion in
compliance with this section and the approved landscape!streetscape plan.
Landscaping! streetscaping shall be completed in compliance with the approved plan
before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. However, the applicant may receive an
extension of four (4) months from the date of the Certificate of Occupancy upon the
~pproval of an application for extension with a bond or letter of credit in the amount of
Five ($5.00) Dollars times the number of landscape! streetscape points reql)ired for the
proiect. FaIlure to complete the landscaping!streetscaping according to The approved
landscape! streetscape plan at the expiration of the bond or letter of credit shall constitute
grounds for forfeiting the bond or cashing of the letter of credit by the Zoning Official or
liis d~legate. .Also,. failure to complete the approved landscaping shall constitute a
VIOlation of this section.
If violation of any section of this ordinance occurs, the Zoning Official or his delegate
may prosecute in Municipal Court or r~uest the City Attorney to me an injunction in the
app.ropriate Court of comp'etent jurisdiction. A fine of not less than Twenty-five ($25)
~ollars or more than Two Thousand ($2000.00) Dollars shall be imposed for each day's
VIOlation.
B.
11.8 REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Lan4scape plans shall be reviewed by the appropriate staff or reviewing body as outlined in
Section 10.1.
l1.7PARKING, STORAGE, OR DISPLAY
Parking, storage, or display on r~uired landscape!streetscape areas or required islands
shall.be copsiaeroo a violation of thIS ordinance, subject to tlie general penalty provisions
of thIS ordmance. '
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SECTION 11. LANDSCAPING
11.1 APPLICATION OF SECTION
~t Section It.lA uf Ordinance 1638, the Zoning Ordinance of the Citv of College ~~9P)s
~ read as fOllOWS:~,e>(~ ~ ~P6t-.. ~ u,-<lQ...j
A. The landscaping requirements of this Section shall ly to all land located in the City of ~.b.
College Station and proposed for site development uch landscaping requirements sl1all ~.
becorr:e applieable.as to each iodivl'!u~J<l~!!",SYS~Jl.'~me1.~~~~G~f~~ Allbtlikliag -.- .'1'
V:; ~r~. ~llcI:ll8t.u maae-. .. tQ., ~;J-- ~~
. The s'treetscaping r~uirements of this section shall apply' to all land in the City of
College Station and prop<?sed for site development or subdivision. Such streetsCape i."'I-..
~ ~... ~ r~u!rem .shall apply either at the time applicat~on Hi. made for '.' . . VIP'-
~~~.
~~.
B.
All.landscaping requirements under this section shall run with the land and shall apply
agaInst any owner or subs~uent owner. "
(Amuule.d DY Ordir.umee Sa. 211-9 of '-Illy 13, 1995)
Each phase of a phased project shall comply with the.requirements of this section. Phase
lines If drawn sfiall be i:lrawn twenty (201) feet or more from developed site elements
~arkingab buildings,. ponds, etC.). .!fhe ~artloa left fer Stlb3~\:umt ~l~ s'hatl remain of--
velgp Ie SiLC and quality;- No buil mg pyrmit shall be issued or a subsequent phase
of a project until all requirements of this section have been met.
--e-. ::ere 4. valid ~diRg ~rnU.t if) i~l;1cd pdor to the effective date 9f this Secti()Il, the.
---=tQ~~~~~"FeoHege-Statiurr m eff~l at the tiMG of stlea lssuanc~~hi1! aDDly
D. When the requirements of this Section conflict with requirements of other provisions of
this. Code, tfiis Section shall prevail; l?rovided~ however ^ that the provisions of this
Section shall be subordinate to the provisions or Sections '::J and 10 pertaining to traffic
and pedestrian safety and the provisions of Ordinance 1728. .
- E. On shes wbefe...f]oodpl~it'l pyists, the floo~la:iBarea wiU Be ElWtmCteti loom the total si:oc. -.-
; ~~~;:!a~l~!=t~=ip=~~
~~~P~~l~==i =~~1~>t~=I1> e~.). Landsetlfle f)9mts maybe
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11.1 ~'lUNS
For the Rurpose of this Section the following terms shall have the special meanings ascribed to
them below l- which special meanings shall govern in case of conflict witli the general
definitions or Section 2.
CANOPY TREE: Any self-supporting woody plant with one well-defined trunk and a distinct
and definite formed crown WhlCl1 attains a heIght of at least thirty (30) feet.
NON-CANOPY TREE: Any self-suI!Porting woody plant with one or more trunks which
attains a height of at least fifteen (15) reet.
E{{ISTING TREE: Any self-suppqrting woody. plaI).t, except Celtis occidentalis (Hackberry),
WIth one well-defined trunk two Inches (2") In diameter or greater at one foot above (fie
ground.
~s. amf't/lkd BY Ortiil'l(tfllA~. LV-V. 18')6 dated uecember 73, 1990)~
SHRUB: A woody perennial plant differing from a perennial herb by its more woody stem and
from a tree by its low stature and habit of oranching from the base.
GR:OU!'IDCOVER: A. spreading plant including sods and grasses less than 18 inches in height,
whIch IS used for eroSIOn control.
BARRICADE AREA FOR EXISTING TREES: A protected area extending,in a radius from
every pr9tected tree tha6 prevents iI1trusio}1 by cons~ctipn equi ment, vel1icles and peo Ie.
. .
PARKING - INTERIOR - Parking rows which are not located on the periphery of the
pro~sed prQject site and furth~r, w~ere none of the parking spaces abut any property line
associated WIth the proposed project SIte.
PARKING - PERIPHERAL - Parking rows consisting of individual parking spaces which abut
the periphery or property lines associated with the proposed project SIte.
PARKING ROWS - SINGLE PARKING ROW: A singl~_!"9_W of sp~ces for the"parking of
motor vehicles as Hlustrated in Sect!on 9. DOUBLE PARKING ROW: Two paralfel rows of
spa.ces for.the parkinz of motor vehIcles arranged so ~at wh.en parked" the fr.ontend of each
motor vehlcle'faces tffe front end of another motor vehIcle as Illustrated m Section 9.
PARKING SPACE - A sp'ace used for the p'arking of a motor vehicle, where said space is not
less than. nine (9) . feet wide, twenty (20) feet long and contains not less than one hundred
eighty (180) square feet of area.
r~~~'Fan~6i~~ai~1~~~I1I:~~1~1l~0~Jli~I~~~~~~IS~rO~:e o~~is ~~ar.~fr;lc~~R~
alteRlate -'
11.3 PLANT MATERIALS
The City Forester shall determine which types of generally used plants are viable in the Ci~ of
College Station area, and he shall prepare a guide of sucli plants. This guide shall set fortli the
genenc and scientific names. This planting guide shall be available to all applicants under this
section. At the request of the Planning Division the Commission, or any appJi,cant, the
For~ster wi~l de~rmi}1e the vi~bility of any other plant variety proposed for utilizauon upon a
plan. or for InclUsIQn In the gUlde.
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11.4 >!SryL'iPLAN REQUIREMENTS
A. When site plan review .
-.cammissio& is requir , the sIte plan shall contain 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''''01 adjaeeat te the lot and
.the location of QJ:efttea6 p0'.ver hHl?1l anti ~~lt,I~Q. utilities.
3. The location, size and type of proposed landscaping in proposed landscaped areas;
and the size of p'roP9sed landscaped area. .BotaniCal homeflclamre as '../ell as oommon -....
-names must bc ltsteEh-
sted in the
4. All canopy trees must be labeled as containerized or balled and burlapped.
~~=ge"rf~n~l~~~exl=~f~"'=t.a~~"g~
6. ~ea:~~o~. ~~~~~uuotn~~trees.,.hieIo ire
7. An irrigation system plan.
""tAs amended ey OrdhuYlce No ~7 dcrted-Novcmber 10, 1994.)
..----5. mfoiination. neces~ f9r verifying ~h~ther the minimu~ requ~ land~~ ~ts -li,\t\
-----hft\l'e4Jeerrlller-uncter=sl:ltlS8GtioR-s n.~(a} & 11 ~{hJ {f~ximng..tIL- aad ~ ..~ . ....
~.AR indiea:tiem of adjaecRt land uses, 6*ist1:hg de'Velopment 3t:ld feae~a:yS.
_ 10. ge~b Ull soil dcpt~ and composi.aorr.-
B. Landscaping requirements shall include a tree survey of existing trees within the
_.. . Itl:ft$1scapc. leseJ. v.e. ~ial af'f)roval is TPqlllT("d for the Tp.mova 1 of trees of rout' iflcll (4 It)___
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11.5 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
A. The required landscaping r~uirements shall be determined on a point basis. Lan d.scaPingJ;.J-
points shall be determined by rittrer the total square footage -6r the total ffiimeer of- ' 'Y'^f"
-parkin; spaces .of tR~ proj~t6 wRidlt~Y~I is greater: The appl~~t shall W\ T""<}'1iie~ te .~
mstall andscapmg based on t e total number of pqmts. The mmImum number of pqmts ~. ,L
for any develppmen~ is .500 points. The ntlmber of poiats per 8paoo shall Be 6etenuined /.J{.AD
.~afl the f6lw'w.~ .
aces .. .... ........ ....... ........ 1 po!n per p
sp es (n xt 50 aces ....;.... po s s
ces ex s c ) ... . 0 ! e
................................ pOInts per space
The number of&oints per sguare foot of site area shall be determined as follows:
30 points per 1 00 square feet of site area. , "-.. ..
B. Accrued landscaping points are expended on landscaPing'Wzt~ following
point values: (all caliper measurements are,at 1"Rve (12") Inches above the ground)
E isting Canopy Tree(~~";35 pts 2" to 14.5" caliper
Existing .Can6py Tree (If b~Qp~~~)503)iS--.-~.~.~=___.___3: ~_~.?~_~~!~
NeuJ.T~'b: . ti --~. ~/~..9f\1i~~_
New Canopy Tree 75 pts. 1.5" to 2" caliper
(containerized or boxed) 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
150 pts. 3.5"apd larger
Mifr.-l1n" c,al:pIT-=-
Existin~~ (if barricaded at I'
per caliper inch of tree)
Existin~ (if barricaded at I'
per calIper inch of tree)
Non-canopy Tree
Shrubs
200 pts.
Between 4" and 8"
300 pts.
Larger than 8"
Gio\:lRdeeyu (~IClI)~~~)
.0 pts.
Min. 5 ft. to 6 ft.
Min. 5 gallon
Min. 1 gallon (dwarfs)
See g~tiou 11.J.C.(1) & (2) ~
40 pts.
10 pts.
D.
E.
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(As CllllctH.l€d by Or-difltlfloo No. 2097 datdl November IV, 1994.) ---
(1) Groundcover is required in parking lot islands, in swales and drainage areas, in the
24' ~andscape 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,7 100% live grass groundcover. is required,
whether by solid sod overlay or preplanting and successful takeover of grasses.
Every project must expend a minimum of 50% of its point total on canopy trees.
Every development must employ an irrigation system
C.
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Replacement of dead landscaping must occur within forty-five (45) day~ of notifica'1ion
by the Zoning Official or his ae.legate. Replacement material must be of sImilar character \I\V II'- (2 ""
and the same or higher point total as the dead landscaping. Failure to replace dead +
landscaping, as r~Ulred by the Zoning Official, shall constitufe a violation of this sectio () ""...
. .ch the enalty provision may be invoked. , 1''1
G. Ero,deaor-OffierwIse dtspll:l.ct:d soil must be removed ftom the lighl-uf-\Yay abutting "~t~(l ~i:C;
proJect. (As amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994.)" ~~S~ 'o~ Y'''.~
rv'I ~ ':> lJ <<fA,4r iO t:t fp flo" tt. (
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A. The Zoning Official or his delegate shall review all landscapiJ!g for completion in~~~~~~~
compliance with this section and the approved landscaQe plan. Landscaping shall be"IHl" ..... .
completed in compliance with the plan before a Certificafe of Occupancy IS issued.,e- sC'f"
However, the ~pphcant may receive an extension of four (4) months from the date of the <.1.(o.Q.Iot \€
Certificate of Occu pon the approval of an application for eJ:Ctension with a bond oJ' ~,-Jlt)
or letter . In the amount of FIve ($5.00) Dollars times the number of landscape ~ot . '
CS'C:$/pgi- requir~ for the pro'ect. ~The letter of ~r.egi! gr Bond :iRaU b" app'IoieQ BY. the City:. .~:-\:
?.AtWrRe.yor lu&. Elclega~; . . .. . , -the ZOmng Offt. etftI ~r.)~is t'<I' ~ .}\.;,.
. . allure to com lete the scapm' 'cs ~ \
$'... according to the approved landscawp e expiration of the . ;v \ 'o-t
V' 'i\~ shall constitute grounds for forfeiufig the bond or cashing of the letter of credit y the ~'ro.I..\\ ,otA
1) J ~, ZoniI}g Offic!al or his del~gate. .Also, failure to complete the approved landscaping! shall"/ 0\4"(
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may prosecute in Municipal Court or r~l,lest the City Attorney to file an injunction in the ~~\V\~if)
appropriate Court of competent jurisdiction. A fine of not less than\ or more than Two ~~ . ,
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five feet f25') of frontage sha).I be installed. Two (~) ~. s may be substituted \tWY j'Z),
Jor one ( ) stiade tree (Plant lIst A - gJ;ouped as deSIred wWlln,,~he.l~dscape reserve). . J
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feet 2') of fronta e shalf be installed. Two (2) oFRli.m~MYlrees may be suostituted for~. .~
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Alon University Drive,'QnQ T-exas A'/efltle-, one (1 rcus Ni ~. ~ Q#,c
. 0' ilant center must be installed. n sites with overhea u es across
the reserve, tree yaupons ex omltona eve y 18 feet (18') on center may be
substituted as a temporary measure until utilities are underground.
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.
Dumpsters, off-street loading areas, and utility connections must be adequately screened.
Ve~etation must be set back twenty feet (20') from any driveway curb and forty-five feet
(45') from the curb at intersections of streets. ~
Three hundred (3QO) additi~nal poin~s shall be provideq for every fifty (50) Jineal feet of
frontage on a major or mmor artenal or SpecIal comdor. Dnveway opemngs. may be C\~UI \4t~
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1. A ten Rercel1t (10%) poif}t credit will be aw.arded if twenty-five percent (25%) or tte()\\~C
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speclaffaClhties (water features, etc.).
1. Plantiu!; gllHlelmes:
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Possumhaw alex idua)
Hawthorn (Cratea s L.)
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Live. Oak ( ercus Vir . ia)
Water OaK uercus I ~r
Chinese .Pi che (pistacla. Chinensis)
Post Oak uercus Stella '
Burr 0 uercus Macr . a)
Bald Cress (Tax. odium Di chum)
Willow ak (Quercus Phello
Red (Quercus Shumardi)
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RBud (Cercis Canadensis)
T Yaupqtl,(!lex Vomitoria)
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1638 THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CI:ry OF COLLEGE STATION~' TEXAS, BY ADDING DEFINITIONS TO SECTION 2,
AMENDING SECTIONS 1.ft E., 8.19 F., 9.2, AND AMENDING SECTION 11 AS SET OUT
BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1:
That Ordinance 1638, The Zoning Ordinance for the City of College Station,
Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of
this ordinance for all purposes.
PART 2:
That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or
unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining
provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and.effect.
PART 3:
That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof.shall be
punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than
Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be
permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance, being a
penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its publication in the
newspaper, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College
Station.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this_ day of
, 1997.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary
LYNN McILHANEY, Mayor
Ordinance No.
Page I
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1638 THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY ADDING DEFINITIONS TO SECTION 2,
AMENDING SECTIONS 7.4 E., 8.19 F., 9.2, AND AMENDING SECTION 11 AS SET OUT
BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1:
That Ordinance 1638, The Zoning Ordinance for the City of College Station,
Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of
this ordinance for all purposes.
PART 2:
That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or
unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining
provisions or sections ofthis ordinance, which shall remain in full forceandetrect.
PART 3:
That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions ofthischapter
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction there~f sijall be
punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor rnor~than
Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00). Each day such violation shall continq.e or be
permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinange,l~ing a
penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its publicatipn 'in the
newspaper, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College
Station.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this_ day of
, 1997.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
LYNN McILHANEY, Mayor
CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary
Ordinance No.
Page 2
EXlITBIT "A"
ADD TO SECTION 2:
BARRICADE AREA FOR EXISTING TREES: An area protected throughout construction and
extending in a radius of 1 foot per caliper inch of tree dIameter from every protected tree that
prevents mtrusion by construction equipment, vehicles and people but allows only hand clearing
of underbrush.
CANOPY TREE: Any self-supporting woody plant with one well-defined trunk and a distinct and
definite formed crown which attains a height of at least thirty (30) feet.
ENHANCED PAVING: Earth toned (not grey) decorative pavers, stamped concrete, or dyed
concrete.
EXISTING TREE: Any self-supporting. woody plant, with one or more well-defined trunks two
inches (2") in diameter or greater at one foot above the ground.
GROUND COVER: A spreading plant including sods and grasses less than 18 inches in height.
NON-CANOPY TREE: Any self-supporting woody plant with one or more trunks which attains a
height of at least fifteen (15) feet.
SHRUB: A woody perennial plant diffe~ from a perennial herb by its more woody stem and
from a tree by itslow stature and habit of branching from the base.
AMEND SECTION 7.4 E. TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
7.4 DISTRICT R-2 DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL
E.
PARKINGREOUIREMENTS: Where parking is provided in the front yard, an eight foot
(8') setback shall be required. between the ~roperty line and the nearest side of the parking
pad. This 8' setback area must contain a T screen consisting of a continuous be~_ hedge,
or wall. In addition, an eight foot (8') setback shall be reqUIred between the dwelling unit
and the nearest side of the parking pad. (Amended by Ordinance No. 2139 of July 13,
1995)
AMEND SECTION 8.19 F. TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
F.RESERVED
AMEND SECTION 9.2 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 enlar~d or increased
in capacity, or at any time any other use is established, there shall be provided otl:'street parking
spaces for motor vehicles in accordance with the requirements specified herein.
A. DIMENSIONS AND ACCESS (See illustrations at end ofthis section):
1. Each off-street parkin~ space for automobiles shall have an area of not less than nine
feet by twenty feet (9 x 20'). An eig4teen foot paved space maybe utilized where an
additional two feet (2') of unobstructed area is provided tor vehicfe overhang.
2. Each off-street parking space for truck unloading shall have an adequate unloading area.
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3. Each parking sRace 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
maj9r, arterial or collector streets as reflected in the ComprehensIve Plan for the City of
College Station. Circulation aisles between or adjacent 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 shall be a minimum of twenty (20') feet. All other circulation aisles
shall be aetermined by the Project Review Comnnttee.
5. From the public right-of-way, there shall be a twenty-four foot (24') setback to act as a
landscape reserve. Existing trees of four inch (4") caliRer or more must be preserved
(these may count toward street tree requirements). Parking may: be allowed in this area
but at a maximum of seven (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
rem~ intact and if the location of parkirig does not interfere with other streetscape
requIrements.
Paved areas that are not arranged as parking spaces may be permitted within the 24'
landscaRe reserve, but at a maximum of f132J. square feet and only if the area is
screeneo. More than one series of 1134 square feet of pavement within the reserve may:
be p~rmitted if a substantial amount of reserve remaInS intact and if the location of
parking does not interfere with other streetscape requirements. Entrance driveways are
permitted to traverse the reserve area and are not considered part of the reserve.
In no event shall paveptentbe located within 6' of a right-of-way, unless the pavement is
part of an entrance driveway.
6. END ISLANDS
A raised island, encompassing not less than one hundred eighty (180) square feet in area,
shall be located at both ends of everY. interior parking row and at bOth ends of every
peripheral parking row, regardless ofthe length of the row.
7. INTERIOR ISLANDS
For every fifteen (15) interior parking spaces, l80-square feet of landscaping must be
provided somewhere m the interior rows of the parkirig lot. Interior island areas may be
grouped and configured as desired provided that circulation aisles remain clear. Interior
ISlands.may have SIaeWalkS througn them.
End island areas that exceed the minimum required may be counted toward the interior
parking island requirement.
(As amend by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994.)
8. PARKING LOT ISLANDS
All parking lot islands must be raised at least 6" and curbed, with the majority of the
area plantea or treated with enhanced paving. The bottom areas of planted ISlands must
be contiguous with uncompacted soil.
AMEND SECTION 11 TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 11. LANDSCAPING
11.1 APPLICATION OF SECTION
A.
The landscaping requirements of this Section apply: to all land located in the City of
College StatIon and proposed for site development, but do not apply to single fu.rllily;
townliome, or duplex uses. The landscaping requirements shall apply to mobile ana
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manufactured home Rarks but not to an individual mobile homes or manufactured homes on
separately subdivideij lots. Landscap'ing requirements shall become applicable to each
inaividual10t at the time of site plan subIllittal.
The streetscaping requirements ofthis section shall ap'ply to all land in the City of College
Station and proposed for site development or subdivision. Such streetscape requirements
shall apply eitlier at the time application is made for building _permit or at the time
application is made for a final plat, at the discretion ofthe Zoning Official.
All landscaping/streetscaping requirements under this section shall run with the land and
shall ap{>ly agamst any owner or subsequent owner.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 2139 of July 13,1995)
B. Each phase of a phased project shall comply with this section.
C. When the requirements of this Section conflict with requirements of other provisions of this
Code, this Section shall prevail; provided: however, that the provisions of this Section shall
be suoordinate to the provisions of SectIons 9 ana 10 pertaming to traffic and pedestrian
safety and the provisions of Ordinance 1728.
11.2 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
A. The landscaping requirements shall be determined on a point basis by the following:.
Landscape Points required = 3Opts. per 1000 square feet of site area.
The minimum number of points for any development is 500 points.
Floodp.lains may be removed from site size calculations but then the existing trees within the
floodplain may not be claimed for points.
Projects may be phased with the..phase lines bein~ drawn 20' beyond any new site amenity.
The portion left for subsequent pIiases shall be orClevelopable size and quality.
B. Point values will be awarded. for any type of canopy tree, non-canQp"y tree~ and shrub,
provided that the sQecies claimed for pomt credit are not listed on the Non-Pomt Tree List
as prepared by the City Forester.
Accrued landscaping points are expended on landscaping material with the following point
values: (all caliper measurements are at twelve (12") inches above the ground)
PLANT MATERIAL
POINTS ACCRUED
INSTALLED SIZE
NEW PLANTINGS.
Canopy Tree
75 pts.
150 pts.
300 pts.
40 pts.
1.5" to 2" caliper
2.1" to 3.4" caliper
3.5" and larger
Non-canopy Tree
Shrubs
10 pts.
1.25" caliper and larger
Min. 5 gallon
Min. 1 ,gallon (dwarfs)
EXISTING PLANTS*
TREESNOT~TmNB~CADEAREA
Canopy Tree
35 pts.
2" to 14.5" caliper
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Non-canopy Tree
40 pts.
1.25" caliper and larger
TREES WITHIN BARRICADE AREA
Canopy Tree
200 pts.
300 pts.
75 pts.
150 pts.
Between 4" and 8"
8" and larger
Between 2" and 4"
4" and larger
Non-canopy Tree
G.
* To receive landscape points, all existing .trees must be in good form and condition and
reasonably free of damage by insects and/or disease.
100% coverage of groundcover or grass is required in parking lot islands, swales and
drainage areas, and the 24' landscape reserve unless otherwISe lanasca~d or existing plants
are preserved. 100% coverage of groundcover or grass is also required in all unpaved
p'ortlons of stre.et or highw~y right-of-w~y on or abuttmg the property and adjacent property
that has been dISturbed durmg constructIon.
If ~ass is to be used for groundcover, 100% live grass groundcover is required, whether by
solid sod overlay or prepfanting and successful takeover of grasses.
Every project must expend a minimum of 50% of its point total on canopy trees.
Every development must employ an irrigation system.
Additional Point Credits
(1) A t~n percent (19%) Qoint credit wi1,l be awarded if twenty-five percent (25%) or more
of parking area COnsIsts o}- enhanced paVIng.
(2) A ten p.ercent (10%) point credit for every one ~rcent (1%) of site area devoted to
special facilities (fountains, benches and planters, water features, etc.).
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994.)
Separation Requirement - CanoQY trees must be planted at a minimum of twenty feet (20')
from other canopy trees. Live Oaks (Quercus Vlginiana) must be planted at a minimum of
35' from other LIve Oaks.
Dispersal Requirement - Landscaping must be reasonably dispersed throughout all visible
areas of the site.
H.
11.3 STREETS CAPE REQUIREMENTS
A.
B.
Along all !ill!ior arterials and freeways one canopy tree for every twenty-five feet (25') of
frontage shall be installed. Two (2) non-canopy trees may be substitutea for each one (1)
canopy tree. Canopy and non-canopy trees must be selected from the Streetscape Plant LISt
and may be grouQed as desired. One (1) existing tree (minimum of 4" caliper) may be
substitute<;l for eaCh new tree. New trees must be planted within 50' (fifty feet) of the
property line along the street.
Along minor arterials, one (1) canopy tree for every thirty-two feet (32') offrontage shall be
installed. Two (2) non-canopy trees may be substituted for one (1) cano,py tree. Canopy
and non-canQPY trees must be selected from the Streetscape Plant List ana may be groupea
as desired. One (1) existing tree (minimum of 4" caliper) may be substituted lor each new
tree. New trees must be planted within fifty feet (50') ofthe property line along the street.
Parking areas adjacent to a ROW shall be screened for any development if parking is
located'between a building and a street right-of-way. Screening may be accomplisl1ed usmg
C.
plantings, berms, structural elements, or combinations thereof, and must be a minimum of 3'
above the parking lot pavement elevation.
Dumpsters, concrete retaining walls where more than six vertical inches of untreated
concrete are visible, off-street 10adiJ1& areas, utility connections, and any other site
characteristics that could be considered VISUally offensive must be adequately screened.
Ve.&etation must be set back twenty feet (20') from any driveway curb and fortY-five feet
(4::)] from the curb at intersections of streets. The unobstructed vertical field of VlSion must
be between 2'6" and 9' in height.
Live Oaks must be planted a minimum of thirty feet (30') behind the street curb.
Three hundred (300) additional points shall be provided for every fifty (50) lineal feet of
frontage on a major or minor arterial. Driveway opel!ings, sight clearance triangles, and
other traffic control areas may be subtracted from total frontage.
1. A tenJ>.Crcent (10%). point credit will be. awarded if twenty-five percent (25%) or more
of parKing area COnsIStS of enhanced pavmg.
2. A tep p'er~~l1t (10%) point credit for every one percent (1%) of site area devoted to
special facilitIes (water features, etc.).
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11.5 LANDSCAPE/STREETSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
A. When a ~dscape/streetscape plan is required, .the landscape/streetscape plan shall contain
the followmg:
1. The location of existing property lines and dimensions of the tract.
2. The location of existing and proposed utilities and all easements on or adjacent to the
lot.
3. An indication of adjacent land uses, existing development and roadways.
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4. An irrigation system plan.
5. Landscape information:
a. Landscape points required for site and calculations shown.
b. A table showin,g the size, type (canopy, non-canopy, shrub) and points claimed for
proposed landscapmg.
c. Location of landscape plants on plan.
6. Streetscape information:
a. Streetscape points required for site and calculations shown.
b. A table showin~ the scientific and. common plant names, size, type (canopy, non-
canopy, shrub), and~points claimed for proposed streetscaping.
c. Location of streetscape plants on plan.
7. The location and diameter of protected existing trees claimed for either landscape or
str~e~scape requirements, and ~ indication.ofhow the applicant plans to barricade the
eXlstmg frees from damage dunng constructIon.
11.6 MAINTENANCE AND CHANGES
A.
Landscapi!lg/Streetsc,!!,ing shall be maintained and j)reserved in accordance with the
approvea Landscape/Streetscape Plan. ReQlacement or dead landsccwinglstreetscaping must
occur within forty-five (45) days of notilicationby 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 Officia~
shall constitute a violation of tIlls section of the ordinance for which the penalty provision
may be invoked.
B. LandscapinglStreetscaping Changes to Existing Sites
1. If changes constitutin~ 25% or more of the number of canopy and non-canopy trees are
proposed, a rc:vised landSca~ plan must be submitted for approval. Planting must occur
pursuant to this approved landscape plan.
2. Revised Landscap_e/Streetscape Plans shall meet the requirements of the
LandscapejStreetscape Urdinance in effect at the time of the revised limdscape/streetscape
plan submrttal.
11.7 COMPLETION AND EXTENSION
The Zoning Official or his delegate shall review all landscaping for cOII!Pletion in compliance
with this section and the approved .landscape/streetscape Qlan. Lanascapinglstreetscaping
shall be completed in compliance with the approved plan before a Certificate of Occupancy
is issued. However, the applicant may receive an extension of four (4) months from the date
of the Certificate of Occupancy upon the apj>roval of an apjJlicatlon for extension with a
bond or letter of credit m the amount 01- Five ($5.00) Dollars times the number of
landscape/streetscape points required for the project. Failure to cOII!Plete the
landscapinglstreetscap.ing according to the approved landscape/streetscape pIan at the
expiratIon of the bond or letter of credit shall constitute grounds for forfeitm~ the bond or
cashing of the letter of credit by the Zoning Official or his delegate. AlSo, failure to
complete the approved landscaping shall constitute a violation of this section.
11.8 REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Lanqscape plans shall be reviewed by the appropriate staff or reviewing body as outlined in
SectIon 10. I.
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Page 8
11.9 PARKING, STORAGE, OR DISPLAY
Parking; storage, or display of vehicles or merchandise on required landscape/streetscape areas or
requirea islands shall be considered a violation ofthis ordinance.
11.10 ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE PERMITTED
Variations to the requirements of Section 11 may be approved if the landscap-e plan is sealed by a
registered landscap-e architect. Such plans must show reasonable evidence that the requirements
as set forth in Secfion 11 were used as a guide.
DELETE EXHffiIT A FROM SECTION 11
DELETE EXHmIT B FROM SECTION 11
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1638 THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY ADDING DEFINITIONS TO SECTION 2,
AMENDING SECTIONS 7.4 E., 8.19 F., 9.2, AND AMENDING SECTION 11 AS SET OUT
BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1:
That Ordinance 1638, The Zoning Ordinance for the City of College Station,
Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of
this ordinance for all purposes.
PART 2:
That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or
unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining
provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
PART 3:
That any person, firm, or corporation violating any ofthe provisions of this chapter
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon convictionthere(}f shall be
punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00)normore than
Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be
permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance, being a
penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its publication in the
newspaper, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College
Station. .
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this_ day of
, 1997.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary
LYNN McILHANEY, Mayor
Ordinance No.
Page I9
EXHIBIT "A"
ADD TO SECTION 2:
ENHANCED PAVING: Earth taned (natgrey) decarative pavers, stamped cancrete, ar dyed
cancrete.
its mare waad stem and
AMEND SECTION 7.4 E. TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
7.4 DISTRICT R-2 DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL
E.
AMEND SECTION 8.19 F. TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
F. LANDSCAPING: Landscaping re~uirements shall meet the provisians of Section 11
Landscaping. TO' pravide a sense af cantinuity within the carridar, the falla';ling pravisions
shall be met:
An .additianal three hundred (00) landscaping paints shall be provided far e'/ery fifty (50)
feet af frantage alang the eomdar.
~~~~~o:all be concentrated ,.vithin the twenty (20) foot frantsetbaelc area as
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the entire property.
RESERVED
AMEND SECTION 9.2 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 enlarg~d 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 requirements specified herein.
A. DIMENSIONS AND ACCESS (See illustrations at end of this section):
1. Each off-street parkin~ space for automobiles shall have an area of not less than nine
feet by twenty feet (9 x 20'). An ei~teen foot paved space may be utilized where an
additional two feet (2') of unobstructed area is provided tor vehicle overhang.
2. Each off-street parking space for truck unloading shall have an adequate unloading area.
3. Each parking ~ace 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.
5.
unless the avement is
4.
6. END ISLANDS
A raised island, not less than six (6) inches in height and encompassing not less than one
~hundred eighty (180) square feet marea", '.\lith a bottom contiguous vlith existing soil,
shall be locateu as follows:
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(a) INTERIOR PARKING: Aat both ends of every interior sffigle parking row and at both
ends of every peripheral parking row, regardless ot the lengtli ofthe row.
(b) PERIPHEFu\L PARKING: l\t both ends of every parking rov..
7. INTERIOR ISLANDS
For every fifteen (15) interior parking spaces on the interior, 180-square feet of
~andscaping must be proVided somewhere in the interior rows of the parkirig lot. Interior
lisland areas may be grouped and configured as desIred proVided that circulation aIsles
remain clear. . Landscaped areas must be raised and contained vlithin a curb. These
areas must be planted o~ ~~. ~ith decorative pavers, but Interior islands may have
sidewalks through them. - h ~~o-om areas of these islands must be contiguous 'IMh soil.
End island areas that exceed the minimum re uired ma be counted toward the interior
par ng IS an reqUirement.
(As amend by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994.)
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AMEND SECTION 11 TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 11. LANDSCAPING
11.1 APPLICATION OF SECTION
That Seetion Il.IA of Ordinance 1638, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of College Station is
hereby amended to read as follows:
A. The landscaping requirements of this Sectionshall--apply to all land located in the City of
College Statlon and proposed for site development. but do not apply to single familYa
townliome. or duplex uses. The landsca in re Uirements shall a 1 to mobIle an
manutactured home narks but not to an m IVl ua mo 1 e omes or manu acture omes on
separately subdiVlded lots. Such Llandscapmg requIrements shall become applicable as to
each .indlVlduallot. at the SOOh time ofas afl--Slte plan submittal application.:. fur a building
pCnnit on such lot IS ma3e.
The streetscaping requirements .ofthis section shall ap'ply to all land in the City of College
Station and proposed for site development or subdivision. Such streetscape requirements
shall apply eitlier at the time application is made for building _permit or at the time
applicatlon is made for a final plat, atthe discretion of the Zoning Official.
Alllandscaping/streetscaping requirements under this section shall run with the land and
shall apply agamst any owner or subsequent owner.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 2139 of July 13, 1995)
Each p-hase of a phased ~roject shall c0!881y with ~e~~uicn~~ this section. Phase
~ !.. ~;~ ~~:' MOOty ( J feet .. .. .... . loped site el"'1'OIltS
~~~~A~J.b~ldiJ;~~I~~aftobe~rl: l~;g;~q~ ;~:~~t!
project until all requirements of this section have been met.
B.
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____ __ ~__ ~--d-- --- of ollege StatIOn ill effect at the date of such Issuance shall apply to
such pernut.
C9. When the requirements of this Section conflict with requirements of other provisions of this
- Codel this Section shall prevail; provided, howeverl that the }?rovisions oHhis Section shall
be suoordinate to the provisions of SectIons 9 ana 10 pertaming to traffic and pedestrian
safety and the provisions of Ordinance 1728.
E. ~a3~~~ ::.r~ =p.:n exists, th~ floodplain area '.vill be subtracted .fro~ t~~!~!~ ~!:
~e reqwrements Therefore, trees or shrubs )Il tin~~~~ll ~~
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-=t ~~~~ ~~: (1fr ~r. supporting woody plant '.vith one or more trunks .."mch attains a
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the proposed prOject SIte.
P "'\RKING PERIPHERAL Parking rows consisting of indh'idual parking spaces '.vhich abut
the periphery or property lines associated '.viththeproposed project site.
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squarefect of area.
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indusion in the guide.
11.~~ LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
A. The reCftlired l~dscaping rt?quirerp.ents shall be dete~ed on a
&~~:~!f~li6~i~'~ent IS 500 points. The number ofpomts per space shall be
l~7F=}~.JYJ8~~): 11 s:~: :5
201+ spaces ........ ... .................... .............8 points per space
B.
PLANT MATERIAL
NEW PLANTINGS
Canopy 1 ree
POINTS ACCRUED
INSTALLED SIZE
Shrubs
10 pts.
1.5" to 2" caliQer
2.1" to 3.4" cah~er
3.5" and larger
1iin. 5 ft. to 6 ft.
1.25" caliper and larger
Min. 5 gallon
MiD. 1 gallon (dwarfs)
Non-canopy Tree
75 pts.
150 pts.
300 pts.
40 pts.
EXISTING PLANTS*
TImESNOT~TIffiNB~CADEAREA
Canopy Tree
Non-canopy Tree
35 pts.
40 pts.
2" to 14.5" caliper
1.25" caliper and larger
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Canopy Tree
200 pts.
300 pts.
75 pts.
150 pts.
Between 4" and 8 "
8" and larger
Between 2" and 4"
4" and larger
Non-canopy Tree
Unprotected Existing Canopy Tree
Protected Existing Canopy Trec
Protected Existing Canopy Tree
~ew, Ganqpy Tree
t,:oomarnenzed or boxed)
35 pts
50 pts
300 pts.
75 pts.
150 pts.
300 pts.
10 pts.
75 pts.
150 pts.
75 pts.
200 pts.
2" to 14.5" caliper
2" to 1.5" caliper
Min. 1.5" caliper
1.5" to 2" caliper
2 1" to 3 A" c~.
. 3.5" a~d la~~:
1.5" to 2" caliper
2.1" to 3.4" caliper
3.5" and larger
Min. 1 112" caliper
Between 1" and 8"
NeVi canopy tree (balled and burlapped)
Nev. Canopy Tree (containerized)
Existing Trees (if barricaded at I'
per calIper inch of tree)
Existing Trees (if barricaded at 1 '
per calIper inch oftree)
300 pts.
Larger than g"
Groundcover (grasses) 0 pts. See Section 11.5.C.(I) & (2)
* ~!.~~tr:i ~:i~~~ : ~ protected eIDsti~ canopy tree shall be determined b~
zo;rln~ Official or his delegate. To receive Ian scape points; all existing trees must . in
good orm and condition and reasonably free of dainage by msects andTor disease.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994.)
C.
(-It-l00% coverage of gGroundcover or grass is required in parking lot islands, in-swales
and dramage areas, m-ana the 24' landsc~pe reserve urness otherwise -landscaped or existinli
lants are reserved. TffiJO,fo covera e or I roundcover or rass IS also re mred and-m a
unpave portIOns 0 stre~t or Ig w~y n -0 -w~y on or a uttmg t e property and adiacent
property that has been dIsturbed dunng constructIOn.
(2) If grass is to be usedforgroundcover, 100% li~e.grass groundcover is required, whether
by solid sod overlay or preplanting and successful takeover of grasses.
Every project must expend a minimum of 50% of its point total on canopy trees.
Every development must employ an irrigation system.
Additional Point Credits
D.
E.
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Eroded or othenv1se displaced soil must be removed from the right of way abutting the
project.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994.)
G.
H.
must be reasonabl dis ersed throu hout all visible
11.~ STREETSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements. for strectscapes may be imposed either at the timc of site plan or
subdivision approval:
A Street trees as sho'..vn on the Strectscape map included in this section must be installed.
These areas shall be considered special corridors.
AB.
BG.
D.
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resen'e, tree yaupons OICK'y <?mitoria) eyery 18 feet (18') on center may be substituted as a
temporary measure untIl utihtles are underground.
CE.
OF. Dumpsters, concrete.. retainin~ walls where more than six vertical inches of untreated
concrete are vIsIble, otl-stree loading areas and---utility connectlons, and any other sIte
charactenstlcs that could be considered visually offensive must be adequately screened.
~G. Ve.getation must be set back twenty feet (20') from any driveway curb and forty-five feet
(4).') from the curb at intersections of streets. The unobstructed vertical field of Vision must
De between 2'6" and 9' in height.
F. Live Oaks must be planted a minimum of30' behind the street curb.
GI=I. Three hundred (~OO) adgitional P9ints shall. be prqvided fgr every fifty (50) . lineal feet of
frontage on a major or mmor artenal or specIal comdor. Dnveway opemngs" SIght clearance
trian~s, and otlier traffic control areas may be subtracted from tota[ frontage.
1. A tenJ~ercent (10%) point credit will be. awarded if twenty-five percent (25%) or more
of parKing area consists of enhanced pavmg.
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2. A ten percent (10%) point credit for every one percent (1%) of site area devoted to
special facilities (water features, etc.).
I. Planting guidelines:
1. For large shade trees and ornamental trees:
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(a) ~~rJl1 s~;fst~gdgft1;~ ?J) f~:~f=aryilo~~~~lf:J~n:(1 )~~ ~~ :;l
mulch should be placed around the root baIl of all ne'.\' trees.
2. Soil preparation for sh...-ubs and groundco\'er:
<ol ~~~~tt==~,:r=.a~;
per one hundred square feet (100 sf) of bed cover.
PL;....NT STREETSCAPE PLANT LISTS
A. Plant List A:
1.
2.
_B. Plant List B:
L ~iiifOOMSl
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~;~3(&:~~~u~~li:S)hum)
Red Oak (Quercus Shumardi)
2. NON C;\NOPY TREESOmamcntal Trees
Red Bud (CorClS Canadensis)
Tree Yaup on (TIex Vomitoria)
Crabapple (Malus Species)
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Page 109
(As BffiCRSWca-~'~E:::ber 10, 1991)
11.~ LANDSCAPE/STREETSCAPE SHE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
A. When a landscape/streetscape site plan rcyie'.', by the Project Review Committee andlor the
Planning and Zorftng ~~ is. req~ed, the lanoscape/streetscape site plan shall
contam the followmg:th - ~ ----I. n hstcd m the subsections Belew:-
1. The location of existing property boundary lines and dimensions of the tract.
2. The location of existin~ and proposed utilit~ and all easements on or adjacent to the
lot.:. and the location ofeycrhead power lines and any underground utilities.
3. An indication ofadiacent land uses. existing development and roadways.
+1. An irrigation system plan.
5. Landscape information:
a. Landscape points required for site and calculations shown.
b. A table showing :f1he location, s.ize>--. -aOO--type (cano~?it non-cano~ shrub~ and
e,~"'r'~s~~~O~dB~~~~=: ~~=;:~~
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non-
c. Location of streetscape plants on plan.
4. ,'\ll canopy trees must be labeled as containerized or balled and burlapped
1~. The location, species and. diame~er of rotected existing. trees claimed for either
landsca e or streetsca e re Ulrements.
. . and an indicatIon of how
the applicant plans to barricade the eXisting trees from damage dunng constructlOn.
6. An indication o( ho'.v. the applicant. plans to barricade .the existing trees, which are
proposed to rccer/e pomts, from damage dunng constructlOn.
8. ~r:;:m~~~e~~~~~.~~r~ef l~~(b=i~gr~~:J=~~. points
9. An indication of adjacent land uses, eKisting deyelopment and road'.vays.
10. Details on soil depth and composition.
B. Landscap.i.ng regukcments shall include a tree survey of existing trees '.'1ithin the landscape
reserve. Special appro...~ is required for the remo'..w of trees of four inch (4") caliper or
mere:
11.~ MAINTENANCE AND CHANGES
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11.7 COMPLETION AND EXTENSION
IT:
The Zoning Official or his delegate shall review all landscaping for completion in compliance
with this section and the approved landscape/streetscape Qlan. LancfscapingLstreetscaping
shall be completed in compliance with the approved plan before a Certificate of Occupancy
is issued. However, the applicant may receIve an extension of four (4) months from the date
of the Certificate of Occupancy upon the approval of an applicatIon for extension with a
bond or letter of credit ill the amount ot- Five ($5.00) Dollars times the number of
landscape/streetsca e points requireq for the pro'ect. The letter of credit .or bond shall be
. Failure to complete
the landscaping/streetsca in according to the approved landscape/streetscapf plan at the
expiration of tfie on or. etter of credit four (1) month ~eriod sliall constItu egrounds for
forfeiting the bond or cashing of the letter of credit by t e Zoning Official or lllsdelegate.
Alsq, faIlure to complete tIle approved landscaping shall constItute a violation or this
sectIon.
B.
If'.10Iation of any seetion of this ordinance occurs, the Zoning Official or his delegate may
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violation.
11.7 PUBLIC PROPERTIES
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Appearance Comnllttee and the City Forester.
11.8 REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Lan4scape flans shall be reviewed by the appropriate staff or reviewing body as outlined in
SectIon 10. .
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plant variety not listed in the guide on the basis of 'liability in the local area alone.
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DELETE EXHmIT A FROM SECTION 11
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ORDINANCE NO.
23~7
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1638 THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY ADDING DEFINITIONS TO SECTION 2, AMENDING
SECTIONS 7.4 E., 8.19 F., 9.2, AND AMENDING SECTION 11 AS SET OUT BELOW;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS:
PART 1:
That Ordinance 1638, The Zoning Ordinance for the City of College Station, Texas, be
amended as set out in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance
for all purposes.
PART 2:
That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or
unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining
provisions or sections of this ordinance, which ~hall remain in full force and effect.
PART 3:
That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be
punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two
Thousand Dollars ($2000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted
to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance, being a penal
ordinance, becomes effective ten (lO)days after its publication in the newspaper, as
provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 12th day of March, 1998.
(!TEST:. .
~OKS: City Secretary
APPROVED:
.,
Ordinance No. 2317
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EXHIBIT "A"
ADD TO SECTION 2:
BARRICADE AREA FOR EXISTING TREES: An area protected throughout construction and
extending in a radius of 1 foot per caliper inch of tree diameter from every protected tree that
prevents mtrusion by construction equipment, vehicles and people but allows only hand clearing
of underbrush.
CANOPY TREE: Any self-supporting woody plant with one well-defined trunk and a distinct and
definite formed crown which attains a height of at least thirty (30) feet.
ENHANCED PAVING: Earth toned (not grey) decorative pavers, stamped concrete, or dyed
concrete.
EXISTING TREE: Any self-supporting woody plant, with one or more well-defined trunks two
inches (2") in diameter or greater at one foot above the ground.
GROUNDCOVER: A spreading plant including sods and grasses less than 18 inches in height.
NON-CANOPY TREE: Any self-supporting woody plant with one or more trunks which attains a
height of at leastfifteen (15) feet.
SHRUB: A wood. y perennial plant differing from a perennial herb by its more woody stem and
from a tree by its low stature and habit of branching from the base.
AMEND SECTION 7.4 E. TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
7.4 DISTRICT R-2 DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL
E.
PARKINGREOUIREMENTS: Where parking is provided in the front y.ard, an eight foot
(8') setback shan be required between the J?roperty line and the nearest side of the parking
pao. This 8 ' setback area must contain a J' screen consisting of a continuous berm hedge,
or wall. In addition, an eight foot (8') setback shall be regmred between the dwelling unit
and the nearest side of the parking pad. (Amended by Urdinance No. 2139 of July 13,
1995)
AMEND SECTION 8.19 F. TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
F.RESERVED
AMEND SECTION 9.2 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 enlarg~d or increased
in capacity, or at any time any other use is established, there shall be provided off-street parking
spaces for motor veflicles in accordance with the requirements specified herein.
A DIMENSIONS AND ACCESS (See illustrations at end of this section):
1. Each off-street parkin,g space for automobiles shall have an area of not less than nine
feet by twenty feet (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.
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3. Each parking sRace 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 prov:isions for ingre~s !lnd egress. to C!ll parking sp.aces, and there
shall be adequate maneuvenng space to elimmate backing mto public nght-of-way on
major, arterial or collector streets as reflected in the Comprehensive Plan for the City of
College Station. Circulation aisles between or adjacent to head-in (90 degree) parking
sRaces shall be a minimum of twenty-three (23') feet in width. One way circulatIOn aisles
with angled parking shall be a minimum of twenty (20') feet. All other circulation aisles
shall be oeterminecfby the Project Review Conumttee.
5. From the public right-of-way, there shall be a twenty-four foot (24') setback to act as a
landscape reserve. Existing trees of four inch (4") caliper or more must be preserved
(these may count toward street tree requirements). ParKing may' be allowed in this area
but at a maximum of seven (7) contiguous spaces and onIy if they are screened. More
than one series of seven (7) spaces may be permitted if a substantial amount of reserve
rem~ins intact and if the location of parking does not interfere with other streetscape
reqUIrements.
Paved areas that are not arranged as parking spaces may be permitted within the 24'
landscap.e reserve, but at a maximum of n3Ll square feet and only if the area is
screeneo. More than one series of 1134 square feet of pavement within the reserve may'
be p_ermitted if a substantial amount of reserve remams intact and if the location of
parking does not interfere with other streetscape requirements. Entrance driveways are
permitted to traverse tpe reserve area and are not considered part of the reserve.
In no event shall pave.ment be located within 6' of a right-of-way, unless the pavement is
part of an entrance dnveway.
6. END ISLANDS
A raised island, encompassing not less than one hundred eighty (180) square feet in area,
shall. be located at both ends of everY. interior p'arking row and at both ends of every
peripheral parking row, regardless of the length of the row.
7. INTERIOR ISLANDS
For eveI}' fifteen (15) interior parking spaces, 180-square feet of landscaping must be
provided somewhere 10 the interior rows of the parking lot. Interior island areas may be
grouped and confi~red as desired provided that circulation aisles remain clear. Interior
Islands may have sloewalks through them.
End island areas that exceed the minimum required may be counted toward the interior
parking island requirement.
(As amend by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994.)
8. PARKING LOT ISLANDS
All parking lot islands must be raised at least 6" and curbed, with the majority of the
area planteo or treated with enhanced paving. The bottom areas of planted Islands must
be contiguous with uncompacted soil.
AMEND SECTION 11 TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 11. LANDSCAPING
11.1 APPLICATION OF SECTION
A The landscaping requirements of this Section apply' to all land located in the City of
College StatIOn and proposed for site development, but do not apply to single familYd
townfiome, or duplex uses. The landscaping requirements shall apply to mobile an
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manufactured home p'arks but not to an individual mobile homes or manufactured homes on
separately subdividea lots. Landscap'ing requirements shall become applicable to each
individual lot at the time of site plan subnuttal.
The streetscaping requirements of this section shall apply' to all land in the City of College
Station and proposed tor site development, but do not apply to single family, toWnhome, or
dUp'lex uses. Streetscapin,g requirements shall apply to mobile and manufactured home
parks but not to an mdividual mobile homes or manufactured homes on separately
subdivided lots. Streetscaping requirements shall become applicable to each individual lot
at the time of site plan submittal.
All landscapinglstreetscaping requirements under this section shall run with the land and
shall apply agamst any owner or subsequent owner.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 2139 of July 13, 1995)
B. Each phase of a phased project shall comply with this section.
C. When the requirements of this Section conflict with requirements of other provisions of this
Codeb. this Section shall prevail; providedl however~ that the provisions of this Section shall
be su. ordinate to the provisions of SectlOns 9 ana 10 pertaining to traffic and pedestrian
safety and the provisions of Ordinance 1728.
11.2 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
A. The landscaping requirements shall be detennined on a point basis by the following:.
Landscape Points required = 30pts. per 1000 square feet of site area.
The minimum number of points for any development is 500 points.
Floodp'lains may be removed from site size calculations but then the existing trees within the
floodplain may not be claimed for points.
Projects may' be phased with the phase lines bein...g drawn 20' beyond any new site amenity.
The portion left for subsequent pfiases shall be ofOevelopable size and quality.
B. Point values will be awarded for any type of canopy tree, non-canopy treel and shrub,
provided that the sgecies claimed for pomt credit are not listed on the Non-Pomt Tree List
as prepared by the City Forester.
Accrued landscaping points are expended on landscaping material with the following point
values: (all caliper measurements are at twelve (12") inches above the ground)
PLANT MATERIAL
POINTS ACCRUED
INSTALLED SIZE
NEW PLANTINGS
Canopy Tree
75 pts.
150 pts.
300 pts.
40 pts.
1.5" to 2" caliper
2.1" to 3.4" caliper
3.5" and larger
Non-canopy Tree
Shrubs
1 0 pts.
1.25" caliper and larger
Min. 5 gallon
Min. 1 gallon (dwarfs)
EXISTING PLANTS*
TREES NOT WITIDN BARRICADE AREA
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Canopy Tree
Non-canopy Tree
35 pts.
40 pts.
2" to 14.5" caliper
1.25" caliper and larger
TREES WITHIN BARRICADE AREA
Canopy Tree
200 pts.
300 pts.
75 pts.
150 pts.
Between 4" and 8"
8" and larger
Between 2" and 4"
4" and larger
Non-canopy Tree
c.
* To receive landscape points, all existing .trees must be in good form and condition and
reasonably free of damage by insects and/or disease.
100% coverage of ground cover or grass is required in parking lot islands, swales and
drainage areas, and fhe 24' landscape reserve unless otherwise lanClscaped or existing plants
are preserved. 100% coverage of groundcover or grass is also required in all unpaved
p'ortlons of str~et or highw?-y nght-of-w~y on or abuttIng the property and adjacent property
that has been dlsturbecf dunng constructIOn.
If grass is to be used for groundcover, 100% live grass groundcover is required, whether by
solid sod overlay or prepfanting and. successful takeover of grasses.
Every project must expend a minimum of50% of its point total on canopy trees.
Every development must employ an irrigation system.
Additional Point Credits
(1) A t~n percent (19%) point credit wi~l be awarded if twenty-five percent (25%) or more
or 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 (fountains, benches and planters, water features, etc.).
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994.)
Separation Requirement - Canopy trees must be planted at a minimum of twenty feet (20')
from other canopy trees. Live Oaks (Quercus viginiana) must be planted at a minimum of
35' from other LIVe Oaks.
Dispersal Reguirement - Landscaping must be reasonably dispersed throughout all visible
areas of the site.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
1103 STREETSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
A.
B.
Along all metior arterials and freeways one canopy tree for every twenty-five feet (25') of
frontage shan be installed. Two (2) non-canopy trees may be substitutea for each one (1)
canopy tree. Canopy and non-canopy trees must be selected from the Streetscape Plant List
and may be grouped as desired. One (1) existing tree (minimum of 4" caliper) may be
substitute~ for eacb new tree. New trees must be planted within 50' (fifty feet) of the
property hne along the street.
Along minor arterials, one (1) canopy tree for every. thirty-two feet (32') of frontage shall be
Installed. Two (2) non-canopy trees may be substituted for one (1) canopy tree. Canopy'
and non-caO(~py trees must be selected from the Streetscape Plant lAst and may be groupea
as desired. One (1) existing tree (minimum of 4" caliper) may be substituted lor each new
tree. New trees must be planted Within fifty feet (50') of the property line along the street.
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c.
Parking areas adjacent to a ROW shall be screened for any development if p'arking is
located between a building and a street right-of-way. Screening may be accomplished usm~
plantings, berms, structureD. elements, or combinations thereof, and must be a nunimum of 3
above tbe parking lot pavement elevation.
Dumpsters, concrete retaining walls where more than six vertical inches of untreated
concrete are visible, off-street loading areas, utility connections, and any other site
characteristics that could be considered vIsually offensive must be adequately screened.
Ve.getation must be set back twenty feet (20') from any driveway curb and forty-five feet
(4~') from the curb at intersections of streets. The unobstructed vertical field of VIsion must
De between 2'6" and 9' in height.
Live Oaks must be planted a minimum of thirty feet (30') behind the street curb.
Three hundred (390) addit.ional poiqts sha!l be provide~ for ~very fifty (50) l~neal feet of
frontage on a major or nunor artenal. Dnveway operungs,sIght clearance tnangles, and
other traffic control areas may be subtracted from total frontage.
1. A ten JJ.ercent (10%) point credit will be. awarded if twenty-five percent (25%) or more
of parKing area consists of enhanced paVIng.
2. A te.n p'ery~I'!t (10%) point credit for every one percent (1 %) of site area devoted to
specIal facIlItIes (water features, etc.).
D.
E.
F.
G.
11.4
2.
11.5 LANDSCAPE/STREETSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
A. When a la!1dscape/streetscape plan is required, the landscape/streetscape plan shall contain
the followmg:
1. The location of existing property lines and dimensions of the tract.
2. The location of existing and proposed utilities and all easements on or adjacent to the
lot.
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3. An indication of adjacent land uses, existing development and roadways.
4. An irrigation system plan.
5. Landscape information:
a. Landscape points required for site and calculations shown.
b. A table showing the size, type (canopy, non-canopy, shrub) and points claimed for
proposed landscap1Og.
c. Location oflandscape plants on plan.
6. Streetscape information:
a. Streetscape points required for site and calculations shown.
b. A table showing the scientific and common plant names, size, type (canopy, non-
canopy, shrub), and-points claimed for proposed streetscaping.
c. Location of streetscape plants on plan.
7. The location and diameter of protected existing trees claimed for either landscape or
streetscape reguirements, and an indication of liow the applicant plans to barricade the
existing trees ftomdamage during construction.
11.6 MAINTENANCE AND CHANGES
A
Landscap'ing/Streetsc,!ping shall be maintained and _preserved in accordance with the
approveo Landscape/Streetscape Plan. ReJ!lacement or dead landsc,!:pinglstreetscaping must
occur within forty-five (45) days of notilication 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 tills section of the ordinance for which the penalty provision
may be invoked.
B. Landscaping/Streetscaping Changes to Existing Sites
1. If changes constituting 25% or more of the number of canopy and non-canopy trees are
proposed, a r~vised landscape plan must be submitted for approval. Planting must occur
pursuant to this approved landscape plan.
2. Revised Landscape/Streetscape Plans shall meet the reguirements of the
Landscap~/Streetscape Ordinance in effect at the time of the revised landscapelstreetscape
plan subnuttal.
11.7 COMPLETION AND EXTENSION
The Zoning Official or his delegate shall review all landscaping for completion in compliance
with this section and the approved landscapelstreetscape p-'fan. Landscaping/streetscaping
shall be completed in complIance with the approved plan before a Certificate of Occupancy
is issued. However, the applicant may receive an extension of four (4) months from the date
of the Certificate of Occupancy upon the apj)roval of an application for extension with a
bond .or ..letter of credit 10 the amount of Five ($5.00) Dollars times the number of
landscape/streetscape points required for the project. Failure to complete the
landscaping/streetscaping according to the approved landscapelstreetscape plan at the
expiration of the bond or letter of credit shall constitute grounas for forfeit1Og the bond or
cashing of the letter of credit by the Zoning Official or his delegate. Also, failure to
complete the approved landscaping shall constitute a violation of this section.
11.8 REVIEW AND APPROVAL
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Landscape plans shall be reviewed by the appropriate staff or reviewing body as outlined in
Section 10.1.
11.9 PARKING, STORAGE, OR DISPLAY
Parkingj storage, or display of vehicles or merchandise on required landscape/streetscape areas or
requireo islands shall be considered a violation of this ordinance.
11.10 ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE PERMITTED
Variations to the requirements of Section 11 may be approved if the landscape plan is sealed by a
registered landscape architect. Such plans must show reasonable evidence that the requirements
as set forth in Section 11 were used as a guide.
DELETE EXHIBIT A FROM SECTION 11
DELETE EXHIBIT B FROM SECTION 11
DELETE EXHIBIT C FROM SECTION 11
DELETE EXHIBIT D FROM SECTION 11
ADD AN EXHIBIT A TO SECTION 9 AS FOLLOWS:
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ORDINANCE NO.
2097
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 ~n area of not
less than nine feet by twenty feet (9' x 20'). An eighteen foot pav~d 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 adjacent to head-in (90 degree) park,ng spaces
shall be a minimum ot twenty-three (23') feet in width. One waYi circulation
aisles with. angled parking shall be a minimum ot twenty (2G') feet. All
other circulation aisles shall be determined by the Project Review
Committee.
5. From the public right-ot-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 tr~e require-
ments). Parking may be allowed in this area but 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 oUhe row.
PERIPHERAL PARKING: At both ends of every parking row.
(b)
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 at 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 end of 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 additional requirements beyond those
imposed by city ordinance or regulation, 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 safetywhich 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.
I. 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 the right-of-way of parking lots for apartments.
M. Compliance with 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 to receive points, from damage during construction.
7. An irrigation system plan.
8. Information necessary for verifying whether the minimum required land-
scaping 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 for the removal of trees of four
inch (4") caliper or more."
6.
That Subsection 5-8 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 REQUIREMENTS
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)
*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.
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 groundcbver is
required, whether by solid sod overlay or preplanting and successful
takeover of grasses.
1.
D. Every project must expend a minimum of 50% of its point total on canopy trees.
E. Every development must employ an irrigation system.
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F. Replacement of dead leandscaping 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. 1638, 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 the special corridors, one (1) shade tree for every
thirty-two feet (32') of frontage shall be installed. Two (2) ornamental trees may
be substituted for one (1) 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 ov.erhead
utilities across the reserve, tree yaupons (lIex 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. si'1gle family if parking is in the front. Screening may be accomplished
using pl~ntings, 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.
" . ' oil
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H. Three hundred (300) additional points shall be provided for every fifty (50) lineal
feet 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.).
I. 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.
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 (lIex Vomitoria)
Crabapple (Malus Species)
Tree Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica)
Shining Sumac (Rhus Copalina)
Possumhaw (1lex Decidua)
Hawthorn (Crataegus L.)
1.
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B.
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1.
Plant List B:
Shade Trees
Cedar Elm (Ulmus Crassifolia)
Live Oak (Quercus Virginia)
Water Oak (Quercus Nigra)
Chinese Pistache (Pistaeia Chinensis)
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata)
Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa)
Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum)
Willow Oak (Quercus Phellos)
Red Oak (Quercus Shumardi)
Ornamental Trees
Red Bud (Cereis Canadensis)
Tree Yaupon (lIex Vomitoria)
Crabapple (Malus Species)
Tree Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica)
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 deleting
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.
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PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this ~ day of A) ()AjfrYJ b.y./J , 1994.
APPROVED:
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