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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "ZONING", SECTION 7.24, "DISTRICT NG-
NORTHGATE", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 7.24 C., D., 7.24 E 1. d. (2), 7.24 E. 1. g.,
7.24 E. 1.i.,7.24E1.1.,7.24E2.e.,7.24E2.g.,7.24E2.j.,7.24E3.e.,AND7.24E3.j.,
AND BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 7.24 F. AS SET OUT BELOW; DECLARING A
PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7, "District NG-Northgate", of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, be amended by amending
Sections 7.24 C., D., 7.24 E 1. d. (2), 7.24 E. 1. g., 7.24 E. 1. i., 7.24 E 1. l., 7.24
E 2. e., 7.24 E 2. g., 7.24 E 2. j., 7.24 E 3. e., and 7.24 E 3. j., and by adding a
new Section F., 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 date of passage by the
City Council, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College
Station.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 10th day of January , 2002.
APPROVED:
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LYNN cIL Y, Mayor
ATTEST:
nnie Hooks, City Secretary
APPROVED:
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EXHIBIT "A"
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 C, "REVIEW PROCESS" of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
7.24 DISTRICT NG - NORTHGATE
C. REVIEW PROCESS: The following review process is hereby established for this zoning
district:
1. All proposals involving site development or redevelopment in the Northgate District
shall require a review by the Project Review Committee (PRC), as established under
Section 10 of this Zoning Ordinance.
2. A plicants shall file an a pplication accompanied by a site and landscape plan to the City
Planner no less than ten (p10) days prior to the PRC meeting at which the proposal is to
be reviewed. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of the City Planner.
3. After a completed application has been submitted that meets all application
requirements, the Planning Office shall notify the applicant of the time, date, and lace
of the PRC meeting. Minutes shall be kept for all PRC meetings. The PRC shall place a
copy of the meetin minutes together with a copy, of the final plan approved by the PRC,
certified by the Ciy Planner for compliance with the PRC requirements with the City
Planner. Guidelines on preparation of a site plan are set out in Section 10.1-C and shall
be reference to prepare site plans for submission. All site development and
redevelopment must be conducted subsequent to and in compliance with the approved
site plan and/or landscape plan.
APPEAL: Appeals from decisions of the PRC shall be to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. All office must be submitted in writing and within 10 days of the PRC
decision to the office of the City Planner. The City Planning office shall schedule a
hearing of the appeal before the Commission within 30 days from receipt of the letter of
appeal:
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 D, "SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read
as follows:
D. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS: Parking and traffic studies conducted for the North ate
Redevelopment Plan reveal that there is a significant deficiency in the numbers of available
parking spaces and that existing parking and traffic facilities are sub-standard. Because each
particular use has relatively different parking and traffic impacts, when reviewing a project
the PRC may require additional parking and traffic impact studies, a review of existing
occupancy, and other reasonable appropriate data to determine the impact of the project.
Additional parking or landscaping may be required where studies reveal that it is necessary
to relieve or mitigate this impact.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E Ld.(2), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
(2) Proposals involving solely rehabilitation or facade work shall require
approval by PRC. Such proposals must be in compliance with Section
T. 24E. l.e. herein below regarding the treatment of historic structures.
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APPEAL: Appeals from decisions of the PRC shall be to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The appeal procedures are the same as those established in 7.240
herein above.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 1. g., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
g. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off-street parking shall be as required by the PRC
in accordance to parking and traffic impact study data.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 1. i., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
i. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS:
A landscape plan shall be required for all proposals involving site development or
redevelopment, and shall be reviewed by the PRC in accordance with the following
standards:
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 1. L, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
1. DUMPSTERS: Dumpsters shall be kept in the rear of the building and shall be
screened with devices made of masonry or wood with surrounding landscaping.
Where feasible, consolidation of dumpsters may be required by the PRC.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 2. e., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
e. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off-street parking shall be required by the PRC in
accordance to parking and traffic impact study data. The offstreet parking
required by the PRC shall not exceed the minimum parking requirements set forth
in the Parking Requirements contained in Section 9 of this Zoning Ordinance.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 2. g., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
g. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: A landscape plan shall be required for all
proposals involving site development or redevelopment, and shall be reviewed by
the PRC in accordance with the following standards:
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 2. j., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
j. DUMPSTERS: Dumpsters shall be kept in the rear of the building and shall be
screened with devices made of masonry or wood with surrounding landscaping.
Where feasible, consolidation of dumpsters may be required by the PRC.
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That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 3. e., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
e. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off-street parking shall be required by the PRC in
accordance to parking and traffic impact study data.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 3. j., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
j. DUMPSTERS: Dumpsters shall be kept in the rear of the building and shall be
screened with devices made of masonry or wood with surrounding landscaping.
Where feasible, consolidation of dumpsters may be required by the PRC.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, by adding a Section F., as set out hereafter to read as follows:
F. The buffering requirements as laid out in Section 8.10 do not apply to the NG District.
ORDINANCE NO.
"ZONING" SECTION 7, "SCHEDULE OF
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12,
TABLE A, "DISTRICT USE SCHEDULE", STATI
DISTRICT REGULATIONS", AND SECTION 7,
TEXAS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANC D BY OF THE AMECNDING TABLE AT SEO OUT BELOW;
7.24
REPLACING SECTION
DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7, "Schedule of District Regulations", and
Section 7 Table A, "District Use Schedule", of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of College Station, Texas, be amended by replacing Section 7.24 as set out in
Exhibit "A", and by amending Table A as set out in Exhibit "B", 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 date
of passage by the City Council, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the
City of College Station.
2001.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this day of
APPROVED:
LYNN MCILHANEY, Mayor
ATTEST:
Connie Hooks, City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Atto
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EXHIBIT "A"
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7, "Schedule of District Regulations" of the Code of
of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by replacing Section 7.24,
ordinances of the City
as set out hereafter to read as follows:
7.24. DISTRICT NG - NORTHGATE
A. SUB-DISTRICTS: The Northgate District consists of three Sub-Districts; (1) NG-1
NG-2 Commercial Northgate, (3) NG-3 Residential Northgate.
Historic Northgate, (2)
References made in this Zoning ordinance to the NG District include all three Sub-
Districts.
B. DEFINITIONS: The following definitions apply exclusively to the entire Northgate
District: land use or existing
1 • REDEVELOPMENT - the revision or replacement of an existing
site through the acquisition and consolidation of land, and/or the clearance and
rebuilding of an existing site or combination of sites.
2. SITE DEVELOPMENT - any excavation, fill, or land disturbance, including o fne
construction, reconstruction, relocation, or change of use. For the purposes this
Section only, site development includes installation of fences, walls, accessory
structures, and other similar additions. structure to a state of utility, through
3. REHABILITATION - the process or returning a
repair or alteration. material or
4. FAQADE WORK - the removal, replacement, or substitution of any
architectural element on the exterior face of a building, which includes but is not
limited to painting (including paint color change of exterior walls and/or painting of
murals), material change, awning or canopy replacement, signage, or other permanent
visible faigade treatment.
5. MINOR SITE/BUILDING PROJECTS - includes maintenance or replacement of
building or site elements with colors and materials that are similar to ones previously
approved by the Project Review Committee. Also includes requests for change in
service for dumpster and other refuse receptacles.
Any other terms used in this section shall be used as defined under Section 2 Definitions or
Section 12.2 Definitions.
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C. APPLICATION: A complete application for building, sign, or site plan revi iw nested
Northgate District shall be submitted to the City Planner onforms, y the City planner,
information and attachments, and in such numbers, as required
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including any checklists for submittals. The City Planner shall have the authority to request
any other pertinent information to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.
D. REVIEW PROCESS: Any roposed work involving redevelopment, site development,
rehabilitation, or facade wor shall require review and approval by the Project Review
committee (PRC) as defined in Section 10.3 of this Zoning Ordinance- The City Planner
shall first conduct a technical review of the submitted plans, and forward recommendations
to the PRC. The PRC shall review the plans for compliance with all applicable design
standards in this Section, and shall approve the plans upon findings of compliance. All site,
sign, and/or building changes and additions shall be conducted subsequent to and in
compliance with the approved plans. ; Aj +1h e Al C- - I aN d N U -3 s)°b -01-1 o-'
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All work involving minor site or building additions projcts e b& requ
approval of the City Planner prior to commencement of such projects. All work shall occur
in compliance with the approved project plans. * ;'.1 ,-A Nb--/ A^'d N lr -3
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E. APPEALS: Appeals of the decision of the PRC shall be to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. All appeals must be submitted in writing, and must state specifically the
requirement or decision that is thought to be in error, together with any reasons to support
such a claim. Such requests must be submitted within 10 working days of the decision of
the PRC. After such time has elapsed and no appeal has been submitted, the requirements
and decision will be final and contractually agreed to.
Appeals of the decision of the City Planner regarding minor building or site projects shall
be to the PRC under the same conditions and provisions as stated above.
F. SUB-DISTRICT USE SCHEDULE: The land uses in the three Sub-Districts shall be
limited to the following:
1. NG-1 Historic Northgate
Permitted Uses - The following uses are permitted:
Alcoholic beverage sales - retail and wholesale
Apartments or residential condominiums
Art studio/gallery
Bank
Bed and Breakfast
Bookstore, retail
Child care
Cleaner, dry and pressing plant, laundry and/or linen supply
Doctor/dentist offices
Domestic household equipment rental, storage
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Dormitories
Filling stations
Furniture, appliance store, sales, service
Goverment offices
Hardware store
Music/dance schools
Offices
Personal service shops
photographer studio
Public parking building or lot for operating vehicles
printing and reproduction
private lodges, fraternal
Radio or Tv stations or studios (no towers)
Restaurant, without drive-in
Retail sales and services, under 7500 square feet
Theaters and motion picture houses
Townhomes
Any other use determined by the Commission to be of the same general character as
the above permitted uses.
Conditional Uses: The following conditional uses shall be allowed in addition to any
use allowed under Section 8.12 provided the Commission determines them to be
compatible with the general character of the particular area within which they are
proposed to be located, and provided these uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of
adjacent or nearby property:
Apartment Hotel
Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places
Group Housing
Night clubs
2. NG-2 Commercial Northgate
Permitted Uses - The following uses are Permitted:
All permitted uses in the NG-1, plus the following:
Apartment Hotel
Bowling alley
Drive-in sales
Drive-in eating establishments
Hotel
Motel
Retail sales and services, over 7500 square feet
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Shopping Centers
Any other use determined by the commission to be of the same general character as
the above permitted uses.
Conditional Uses: The following conditional uses shall be allowed in addition to any
use allowed under Section 8.12 provided the Commission determines them to be
compatible with the general character of the particular area within which they are
proposed to be located, and provided these uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of
adjacent or nearby property:
Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places
Group Housing
Hospital, sanitarium, nursing home, or convalescent home
Night clubs
3. NG-3 Residential Northgate
Permitted Uses -"The following uses are permitted:
Apartments or residential condominiums
Convalescent homes
Dormitories
Rooming and Boarding houses
Townhomes
Any other use determined by the Commission to be of the same general character as
the above permitted uses.
In addition to the uses above, development in the NG-3 District may include any of the
commercial uses listed in the NG-1 District, subject to the following:
a. Commercial uses shall be limited to the first floor of a building devoted to other
uses allowed in the NG-3 district.
b. Commercial uses shall be limited to no more than 30% of the total square feet of
all buildings or group of buildings developed as a project.
c. Buildings which include commercial uses shall include at least one floor with
100% of the floor area dedicated to residential uses. Offices and studios
maintained within a residence for home occupations may be included on the
100% residential story.
d. Where buildings including commercial uses are placed on the side property line,
the first floor exterior wall shall have no doors, windows or other openings.
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e. Drive through windows, exterior menus, speaker system or other facilities which
encourage customers to remain in their vehicles shall not be permitted.
Conditional Uses: The following conditional uses shall be allowed in addition to any
use allowed under Section 8.12 provided the Commission determines them to be
compatible with the general character of uses es do not adversely affect h lcum~uesye are
proposed to be located, and provided these
adjacent or nearby property:
Bed and Breakfast laces
Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting p
Group Housing
G. BULK RESTRICTIONS: There shall be no minimum lot size, lot dimension, or sek of
restrictions' All fire rating requirements as provided in Chapter 3, Building Regulations o 3
the City of College Station Code of Ordinances shall be observed. i b+ti~e 6- .G t~
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1. Y efe shall be a maximum front and side street setback of 10' (ten feet) behind the
property line majority of the front and side street building frontage shall not be
setback farther than 10' (ten feet) from the front and side street property line.
The maximum front or side street setback may be increased if 100% of the additional
setback area is devoted to semi-public use. If the applicant chooses to design the site
under this exception, he shall design that area to include semi-public elements such as,
but not limited to, sidewalks that provide connection to the adjoining public sidewalks,
terraces, patios, sidewalk cafe, public art, seating areas, and landscaping. If 75% or
more of the increased setback area is to be devoted primarily to landscaping, such
landscaping shall include a significant amount of elements such as planters, trees, and
shrubs, and shall also include at least 25% of the area to the semi-public elements
listed above.
2. All new or reconstructed structures in th N ekhgaW4Distriet shall provide a minimum
of two stories above ground level. All new or reconstructed structureslshall be of a
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PARKING REQUIREMENTS: On all projects involving site development or
redevelopment, off-street parking shall be provided as follows:
NG-1: No minimum parking shall be required. Any parking that is proposed to be
installed shall meet materials and dimension requirements of Section 9 Minimum
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Parking Requirements, except that interior parking islands shall not be required. End
islands meeting the standards of Section 9.2 A. 6 shall be provided.
shall be located between a building and the adjoining right-of-way. Where
No parking
no building exists or is proposed and parking is to be installed adjacent to a right-of-
way, there shall be a 6' setback from the right of way line to the parking pavement,
within which a 3' screen of shrubs, fencing, or wall shall be installed.
2. NG-2 and NG-3: Parking as required in Section 9 shall be provided by the applicant,
except that interior islands shall not be required. End islands meeting the standards of
Section 9.2 A.6 shall be provided.
The number of parking spaces required may be reduced by the PRC if the applicant
submits a parking study. If the PRC finds that the parking study includes reasonable
assumptions that are specific to the Northgate District and that the study is in line with
the Northgate Revitalization Plan, the PRC may reduce the number of parking spaces
from those required in Section 9 to any number. In no case shall the PRC reduce the
number required to less than the number recommended in the parking study.
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+4WP-arking shall be located between a building and the adjoining right-of-way. Where
no building exists and parking is to be installed adjacent to a right-of-way, there shall
be a 6' setback from the right of way line to the parking pavement, within which a 3'
screen of shrubs, fencing, or wall shall be installed.
1. BICYCLE PARKING: Projects involving site development or redevelopment require the
installation of bicycle parking spaces. For commercial businesses, a minimum of 2 bicycle
parking spaces per business plus 1 additional space for each 1000 square feet of floor area
above 2,000 square feet shall be required. For apartments or residential condominiums, a
minimum of 1 bicycle space per dwelling unit shall be required. In no case shall more than
20 bicycle parking spaces per business or apartment building be required. Bicycle racks or
facilities shall be bronze, maroon, or dark green.
J LANDSCAPE/STREETSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: A landscape plan shall be required for
all proposals involving site development or redevelopment, and shall be reviewed by the
PRC in accordance with the following standards:
1. Landscape/streetscape improvements shall be required along 100% of a property's
frontage onto public streets. Doorway widths and driveways shall be excluded from
frontage calculations. Live plant material must be included where feasible in each
proposal.
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2. Eligible landscape/streetscape improvements shall include raised planter boxes, at-
grade planting beds, indoor window plantings where sidewalks are too narrow for
outside plantings, seating benches, light features, trash receptacles, decorative railings,
and other elements featured in the College Station Streetscape Plan. Such features
must meet provisions of this Section as follows:
a. Sidewalk benches: Seating areas shall be similar to those previously approved by
the City in the No ate District and shall be bronze, maroon, or dark green.
b. Trash receptacles: Trash receptacles shall be similar to those previously
approved by the City in the Northgate District and shall be bronze, maroon, or
dark green.
c. Newspaper racks: Newspaper racks shall not impede pedestrian activity or
obscure the storefironts behind them. They shall not be located at corners or on
pedestrian ways. They shall be bronze, maroon, or dark green.
d. Street lights: Street light design shall be similar to that previously approved by
the City. Street lights located on arterial streets shall be no greater than 16 feet in
height including the globe. Street lights located on collector streets or residential
streets shall be no greater than 14 feet in height including the globe. Decorative
banners may be located on the posts if located on private property. Decorative
banners may also be located on the posts within the right-of-way pursuant to an
approved Right-of-way Improvements Permit.
3. All vegetated areas shall include an automated irrigation system.
4. Any improvements as provided in this Subsection may be located within the public
right-of-way pursuant to an approved Right-of-way Improvements Permit.
The standards set forth herein are in lieu of and not in addition to the Landscaping Requirements
contained in Section 11 of this Zoning Ordinance-
K. SIGN REGULATIONS: Attached signs only. Refer to Section 12 of the Zoning
Ordinance. In NG-2, however, if the applicable site complies with both the Area
RequiremenAnd the Landscape Requirements established for Subdistrict NG-2 and
District C-1, the sign regulations for the NG-2 Subdistrict shall be the same as those
established for the C-1 district. (g,1 K P, e s
L. DUMPSTERS/EQUIPMENT: Dumpsters and any other waste storage areas or containers
shall be kept in the rear of the building and shall be screened with devices made of masonry
or wood with surrounding landscaping. Where feasible, consolidation of dumpsters may be
required by the PRC or City Planner, as applicable.
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Mechanical equipment, air conditioning units, transformers, and the like shall be screened
according with devices made of masonry or wood with surrounding landscaping, regardless
of location. Roof-mounted equipment shall also be screened with devices matching the
building materials used in the structure upon which the equipment is located.
M. SIDEWALKS: Public sidewalks shall be placed along the outside edge of all street rights
of way so as to be separated from the back of the street curb or pavement edge. Required
public sidewalks may also be placed on private property along the street frontage as long as
a pedestrian access easement is granted. Such sidewalks are subject to the following
standards:
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1. Sidewalks shall be six feet in width with a four-foot buffer of stamped
concrete or landscaped space between the sidewalk and street in the NG-I zoning
district;
2. Sidewalks shall be stamped, colored concrete in the NG-1 zoning district;
3. Sidewalks shall be four feet in width with a four-foot buffer of landscaped space
between the sidewalk and street in NG-2 and the NG-3 zoning districts;
4. Sidewalks shall be stamped, colored concrete bands at all corners and on each side of
all driveway crossings and stamped, colored concrete for all ramps in the NG-2 and
NG-3 zoning districts.
N. PUBLIC ACCESS: All entrance sides of buildings located in the NG-1 and NG-3 districts
must face and open onto a street, public pedestrian way or civic use lot.
0. CIVIC AREAS: For all development
is more, the gross area of the development shat be
2% or 2,000 square feet, whichever
designated for civic use lots.
1. Land designated for civic use shall contain but not be limited to the following: public
art, monuments or streetscape fixtures (statues, benches, fountains or other street
hardware), playgrounds, transit waiting areas, community buildings including meeting
halls, libraries, parks, post offices, schools, child care centers, clubhouses, religious
buildings, recreational facilities, museums, performing art buildings, and municipal
buildings. Swimming pools and recreation areas provided as an amenity within a
residential development may not constitute required civic use lots.
2. Civic use areas may contain plazas or squares that contain facilities listed above.
3. Civic use areas may be publicly or privately owned but shall be open to public use.
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4. Civic use areas (including minor structures such as transit waiting areas) may be
located within the public right-of-way pursuant to an approved Right-of-way
Improvements Permit.
P. BUILDING DESIGN: All site development, redevelopment, and fa9ade work hatt ne
subject to the following: 4~wil'ti ,;j -the, A 1(r--1 I j v&-.3 SL/6-A- .3 !'iic ~ S
1. Commercial buildings and/or lease spaces shall be at least 50% transparent on the
ground floor.
2. All visible parts of a fagade shall include features similar to the entrance side fa*e.
3. New facades shall contain both vertical and horizontal features that relate to the
pedestrian scale. Examples of such features are railings, cornices, window mullions,
recess entries, etc.
4. Reflective glass and metal are not permitted to be used on exterior vertical walls,
except that metal awnings, roofs, and accents are specifically permitted.
5. Bright colors are to be used on accent details only. Neon and florescent colors are
prohibited.
6. Building materials shall be limited to (Reserve section for future consideration)
Q. CANOPIES/AWNINGS: Colors on all new canopies must be earth toned or subdued.
Bright and neon colors are prohibited.
R EXCEPTION TO SCREENING FENCE REGULATIONS: g The D~~~and screening
fence requirements of Section apply to the
S. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The PRC shall have the authority to impose additional
requirements to assure compliance with Section 10.2 where a project involves site
development or redevelopment.
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EXHIBIT KB"
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That Table "A" of Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7, "District Use Schedule" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read
as follows:
DISTRICT USE SCHEDULE - TABLE A
Dist
Min. Lot Min. Lot
Min. Lot
t
tback Min. e S Min. Side
Setback
S
Min.
Setback
He Max. Max.
.
Area/DU Width
e
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
'
3S,
A-0
1
R
5 acres
50'
SF
000
5
100'
50'
25'(D)
'
20'
7.5'(C)
C
'
15
15'(F)
15'(F)
2520''(F) (F)
story/351 8.0
story/3
2.5 2.5 story/35'10.0
-
IA
R
R 1B
,
none
SF
4,000
000 SF none
8
none
none
25
x)
D)
'
)
7.5
(
(C)
.5
7
C
1515''(F)(F)
25'(F)
20'(F)(14)
2.5 story/35'0
2.5 story/3512.0
R-2
,
3 3 5500 SF 3
20'
000 SF 20'
2
'
100,
1~~
25
(
)
7
.5
(
1 155'
20'(F)
25'(F)
35' 14.0
2.5 story/35' 16.0
R-3
R-4
,
25'(D)
25'(D)
(A)(B)
(A~)
15' 20'(F) 45' 24.0
24 DU/acre determined by City Council
R
height determined
setbacks
by site plan review; density above
-
,
R-6 Lot area,
R-7 See Mobile Home Park Ordinance.
ne
0'(n
(B)
0`(n
(B)
5 story(K) (n
NG-3 none none
PUD Sec. 7.19 for restrictions.
no
50,
15,
15'
25'
35'
'
A
-OX
2.0
50,
25'
25'
50'
1.0
35
OR
-
A-OR
1 1 Acre
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
15' 15' 35'
C-N Sec. 7.10 24' Sec. 7.10 25' (A)(B) 15' 15'
A-P,C-1,C-2*,C-3,CB 24' 1W 01(n (B) 5 story (1)
~
NG-1 none none none 00 (n (B) 0 (B) story,
NG-2 none none none '(n
C-PUD Sec. 7.20 for restrictions.
• When C-2 abuts single family residential, duplex, or townhouse development or zoning districts.
24' 100' 25' 40' 15' 40' 35'(G)
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
100' 200' 25' (A)(B) 15' 15'
M-1
M-2 25' (A)(B) 25` 15'
A - A minimum side setback of 7.5 feet is required for each building or group of contiguous buildings.
B - Lot Line construction right-of-way on interior lots is allowed where access to the rear of the building is provided on the site
or by
on both sides of lot line is owned and/or
C - Zero lot line construction residence is Development ounder !lot line construction requires prior approval by
developed simultaneously by y single party.
the Zoning Official. In no case shall a single family residence or duplex be built within 15 feet of another build-
ing.
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D - Minimum front setback may be reduced to 15 feet when approved rear access is provided, or when side yard or
rear yard parking is provided.
E - The minimum lot width for duplex dwelling may be reduced to 30 ft./DU when all required off-street parking is
provided in the rear or side yard.
F - The following restrictions shall apply to accessory buildings, structures or uses other than garages, carports and maximum living quarters for family or servants: a minimum rear setback of 1 fed is required;
and anand a d , a mum
eaves height of 8 feet is allowed. The following restrictions shall apply garuges min rear
setback of 20 feet is required; and a minimum side street setback of 20 feet is required f garages s use f s
that face onto side streets. The following restrictions shall apply to accessory buildings or
living quarters for family or servants: a minimum rear setback as stated in Table A above for the district in
which the accessory building or structure is located is required; and a maximum size not to exceed 25% of the
area of the principal structure is allowed. On lots with approved rear access all setbacks shall be measured from
the nearest boundary of the access easement or alley. On all other lots rear setbacks shall be measured from the
rear property line. In no event shall more than 30% of the rear yard area (that portion of the yard between the
rear setback line of the principal structure and the rear property line) be covered with accessory buildings,
structures or uses.
G - The maximum building height may exceed 35' if all setbacks observe an additional setback of 2' for every foot
above 35' of building height.
H - Minimum rear setback may be reduced to 15 feet when parking is provided in the front yard or side yard.
I - Minimum Density of 12 DU/Acre required.
7 - A maximum setback of 10' is required unless the entire frontage area is to be devoted to civic use.
K - A minimum height of 2 stories is required-
DU- Dwelling Unit.
DU/Acre - Dwelling Units per acre, in the zone, under one ownership excluding streets, parks, etc.
Min. Lot Width - Lot Width at front setback line.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "ZONING", SECTION 7.24, "DISTRICT NG-
NORTHGATE", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 7.24 C., D., 7.24 E 1. d. (2), 7.24 E. 1. g.,
7.24 E. 1. i., 7.24 E 1. 1., 7.24 E 2. e., 7.24 E 2. g., 7.24 E 2. j., 7.24 E 3. e., AND 7.24 E 3. j.,
AND BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 7.24 F. AS SET OUT BELOW; DECLARING A
PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7, "District NG-Northgate", of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, be amended by amending
Sections 7.24 C., D., 7.24 E 1. d. (2), 7.24 E. 1. g., 7.24 E. 1. i., 7.24 E 1. 1., 7.24
E 2. e., 7.24 E 2. g., 7.24 E 2. j., 7.24 E 3. e., and 7.24 E 3. j., and by adding a
new Section F., 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 date of passage by the
City Council, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College
Station.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this day of .2001.
APPROVED:
LYNN McILHANEY, Mayor
ATTEST:
Connie Hooks, City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attu ey
ORDINANCE NO
EXHIBIT "A"
Page 2
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 C, "REVIEW PROCESS" of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
7.24 DISTRICT NG - NORTHGATE
C. REVIEW PROCESS: The following review process is hereby established for this zoning
district:
1. All proposals involving site development or redevelopment in the Northgate District
shall require a review by L^^m~:«.oo
~h~ll mpmhers that are
the Project Review Committee
(PR V-), as established under ection'10 of t 's Zoning Ordinance.
2. Applicants shall file an a plication accompanied byy a__site and landscape plan to the City
Planner no less than ten IO) days prior to the WRC meeting at which the proposal
is to be reviewed. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of the City
Planner.
3. After a completed application has been submitted that meets all application
requirements the Planning Office shall notify the applicant of the time, date, and place
of the PRC meeting. Minutes shall e kept for all NTJYPRC meetings. The
NRERRC shall file a copy of the meeting minutes together with a copy of the final plan
approved by the MUMC, certified by the City-Planner for compliance with the
PRC requirements with the City Planner. Guidelines on preparation of a site plan
are set out in Section 10.1-C and shall be reference to prepare site plans for submission.
All site development and redevelopment ela amust landscape e co planted subsequent to and in
plan
compliance with the approved
APPEAL: Appeals from decisions of the NRB/PRC shall be to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. All appeals must be submitted in writing and within 10 dayys of the
NRR/PRC decision to the office of the City Planner. The City Planning office shall
schedule a hearing of the appeal before the Commission within 0 days from receipt of
the letter of appeal.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 D, "SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read
as follows:
D. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS: Parking and traffic studies conducted for the Northgate
Redevelopment Plan reveal that there is a significant deficiency in the numbers of available
parking spaces and that existing parking and traffic facilities are sub-standard. Because each
particular use has relatively di erent parking and traffic impacts, when reviewing a project
the NRBPRC may require additional parking and traffic impact studies, a review of existing
occupancy, and other reasonable appropriate data to determine the impact of the project.
Additional parking or landscaping may be required where studies reveal that it is necessary
to relieve or mitigate this impact.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E l.d.(2), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
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(2) Proposals involving solely rehabilitation or facade work shall
a proval b PRC-aol= . C 7.24C4.1-1-e... ~,o~~:., ,.,o
proposals must Tie in compliance with Section 7.24E.1.e. herein
regarding the treatment of historic structures.
APPEAL: Appeals from decisions of the NRBPRC shall be to the Planning and
Zoning Commission. The appeal procedures aree t1ke same as those established in
7.24C'-herein above.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 1. g., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
g PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off-street parking shall be as required by the
IPRC in accordance to parking and traffic impact study data.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 1. i., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
i. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS:
A landscape plan shall be required for all proposals involving site development or
redevelopment and shall be reviewed by the NRWPRC in accordance with the
following standards:
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 1. 1., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
DUMPSTERS: Dumpsters shall be kept in the rear of the building and shall be
screened with devices made of masonry or wood with surrounding ~landscaping.
Where feasible, consolidation of dumpsters may be required by the N UVPRC.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 2. e., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
e. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off-street _parking shall be required by the
NRBWPRC in accordance to parking and traffic impact study data. The otlstreet
parking required by the N -PRC shall not exceed the minimum parking
requirements set forth in the Parking Requirements contained in Section 9 of this
Zoning Ordinance.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 2. g., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
g. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: A landscape plan shall be required for all
proppo~~sa~~ls~~involving site development or redevelopment and shall be reviewed by
the =RC in accordance with the following standards: I
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 2. j., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
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j. DUMPSTERS: Dumpsters shall be kept in the rear of the building and shall be
screened with devices made of masonry or wood with surroundin landscaping.
Where feasible, consolidation of dumpsters may be required by the NRB/PRC.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 3. e., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
and traffic shall required by the I
e. ~PARKING ~>!PRC in ~ accordance to parking Off-street
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24 E 3. j., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, as set out hereafter to read as follows:
j. DUMPSTERS: Dumpsters shall be kept in the rear of the building and shall be
screened with devices made of masonry or wood with surroundingg ~lan~dscaping.
Where feasible, consolidation of dumpsters may be required by the 4MC.
That Chapter 12, "Zoning", Section 7.24, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, by adding a Section F., as set out hereafter to read as follows:
F The buffering requirements as laid out in Section 8 10 do not apply to the NG District.
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