HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/2020 - Agenda Packet - Planning & Zoning CommissionPlanning and Zoning Commission Regular
College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
The City Council may or may not attend the Planning & Zoning
Commission Regular Meeting.
City Hall Council Chambers6:00 PMThursday, January 2, 2020
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Hear Citizens.
At this time, the Chairman will open the floor to citizens wishing to address the Commission
on issues not already scheduled on tonight's agenda. The citizen presentations will be
limited to three minutes in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to address the
Commission and to allow adequate time for completion of the agenda items. The
Commission will receive the information, ask city staff to look into the matter, or will place
the matter on a future agenda for discussion. (A recording is made of the meeting; please
give your name and address for the record.)
4. Consent Agenda
All matters listed under Item 4, Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Commission
and will be enacted by one motion. These items include preliminary plans and final plats,
where staff has found compliance with all minimum subdivision regulations. All items
approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff recommendations. Since there will
not be separate discussion of these items, citizens wishing to address the Commission
regarding one or more items on the Consent Agenda may address the Commission at this
time as well. If any Commissioner desires to discuss an item on the Consent Agenda it may
be moved to the Regular Agenda for further consideration.
Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting
absence requests.
*Bill Mather ~ December 19, 2019
19-06944.1
Bill MatherAttachments:
Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting
minutes.
*December 19, 2019
19-06964.2
December 19 2019Attachments:
Regular Agenda
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5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
6. Informational
6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ Bertrand Subdivision Phase 1, Block 1, Lot
1R ~ Case #FP2019-000026
19-06996.2
Sponsors:Gray
Presentation and discussion regarding the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work.19-06976.3
Sponsors:Golbabai
2019 Plan of WorkAttachments:
Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings:
*Thursday, January 9, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council
Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison -
Cunha)
*Thursday, January 16, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
6:00 P.M.
*Thursday, January 23, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council
Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison -
Christiansen)
*Thursday, February 6, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
6:00 P.M.
19-06956.4
6.5 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board,
BioCorridor Board, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding an ordinance amendment to Appendix A, “Unified
Development Ordinance,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, Texas Section 5.2, “Residential Dimensional
Standards,” Section 5.6, “Retired Dimensional Standards,” Section
6.5, “Accessory Uses,” and Section 11.2, “Defined Terms,” relating to
impervious cover. Case #ORDA2019-0000013. (Note: Final action on
this item will be considered at the January 23, 2020 City Council
Meeting - Subject to change.)
19-06987.
Sponsors:Armstrong
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Memo
Section 5.2 Residential Dimensional Standards Redline
Section 5.6 Retired Dimensional Standards Redline
Section 6.5 Accessory Uses Redline
Section 11.2 Defined Terms Redline
Attachments:
8. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items – A Planning & Zoning Member
may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific
factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall
be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
9. Adjourn
The Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this
agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An
announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion.
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Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on December 27, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
_____________________
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Absence Request Form
For Elected and Appointed Officers
Name William R. Mather
Request Submitted on 12/13/2019
I will not be in attendance at the meeting on 12/19/2019
for the reason specified: (Date)
Out of Town Funeral
Signature
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting December 19, 2019 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jeremy Osborne, Dennis Christiansen, Elizabeth Cunha, Joe Guerra COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bill Mather, Casey Oldham CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Carol Cotter, Alaina Chafin, Justin Golbabai, Erika Bridges, Laura Gray, Jade Broadnax, Jason Schubert, Anthony Armstrong, Alma Guerra, Elizabeth Pedersen, Leslie Whitten, Natalie Ruiz, Joshua Packard, and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke. 4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. *December 5, 2019 4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Cottagewood Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1 and Block 2, Lot 1 consisting of two residential lots on approximately 36.9 acres located at 5400 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, located approximately 800 fee northwest of the intersection of Raymond Stotzer Parkway and White Creek Road. Case #FP2019-000021 Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). Regular Agenda 5. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action.
No items were removed.
December 19, 2019 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5
6. Informational
6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
6.2 Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ Southside Plaza Addition Block 1, Lot 1 ~ Case #FPCO2019-000005
*Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ Holleman & Welsh Addition Block 1, Lots 4R & 5R ~ Case
#FPCO2019-000012
6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work.
There was no discussion.
6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding an update of planning performance measures as part of the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work.
Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin presented the Planning & Development Services performance measures for the 2019 Fiscal Year including PAC Meetings and Surveys, post approval developmental surveys and approval processes.
Commissioner Osborne asked for the reasoning behind Site Plans and Final Plats having a longer review period this past year compared to Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Preliminary Plans.
Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin clarified that there have been several new staff
members and some large preliminary plans submitted for review, which take significantly longer to review.
Chairperson Kee asked if collecting this information and data benefits staff.
Long Range Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that this has allowed staff to streamline process and look at developments as a whole. Mr. Golbabai also stated that staff is refining processes and procedures as they work on projects.
Commissioner Cunha asked for clarification on the average case time in weeks.
6.5 Presentation and discussion regarding public hearing notification distances.
Staff Planner Broadnax presented the public hearing notification distances, processes and research findings to the Commission.
Chairperson Kee asked if all cities included in the research were consistent in measuring in distance.
Staff Planner Broadnax stated that distance was measured in the same manner as College Station.
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Chairperson Kee asked if other cities have encountered legal issues for going beyond the legal
minimum notification distance.
Staff Planner Broadnax stated that this information from other cities came back inconclusive.
Commissioner Guerra asked what information the presented financial analysis is based on.
Staff Planner Broadnax stated that the financial findings are based on postage costs using data extending the notification boundaries to 300 feet, 500 feet and 1,000 feet.
Commissioner Guerra suggested tying the notification boundaries into the Thoroughfare Context
Map so that boundaries are not arbitrary.
Chairperson Kee asked if there were staff discussion regarding tying the notification boundaries to the context map.
Staff Planner Braodnax stated that if changes were desired, staff’s general consensus was that the boundary be consistent and easy to follow, involving a city wide increase in distance.
Commissioner Cunha suggested adding additional signage to properties.
6.6 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, January 2, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 P.M.
*Thursday, January 9, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Cunha)
*Thursday, January 16, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers 6:00 P.M.
*Thursday, January 23, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Christiansen)
6.7 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
*An Annexation for approximately three acres located at 14565 FM 2154. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 21, 2019, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on December 10, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*A Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately 1.7 acres from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial located at 12925 FM 2154. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 21, 2019, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on December 10, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*A Rezoning for approximately .8 acres located at 12925 FM 2154 from C3 Light Commercial & R Rural to GC General Commercial & SC Suburban Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 21, 2019, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on December 10, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
December 19, 2019 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5
6.8 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor
Board, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
There was no discussion.
7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding waiver requests to the Unified Development
Ordinance Section 8.3.G.2 ‘Blocks’ and section 8.J.2 ‘Access Ways’ and a presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Preliminary Plan for The Midtown Business Park on approximately 600.2 acres, general located on the east side of S.H. 6 Frontage Road, approximately 4,400 feet
north of William D. Fitch Parkway. Case #PP2019-000008 Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin presented the waiver requests and preliminary plan to the Commission, recommending approval. Commissioner Guerra asked for the end user on the property. Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin stated that an end user is not known at this time. Commissioner Guerra confirmed that this area has its own district plan.
Director of Economic Development Ruiz stated that there is a Midtown Master Plan adopted for the business park.
Commissioner Guerra spoke of concern on a proposed change in the area’s roadway containing no intersections or access points.
Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin stated if the block were to be broken the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) does not require roads to be extended into floodplain. Director of Planning & Development Prochazka stated that the park area along Rock Prairie Road is currently site planned potentially precluding a road connection. In addition, because of the extent of floodplain and floodway there may not be benefit comparable to the cost. Director of Economic Development Ruiz stated that on Sub district A, the City of College Station will provide block length breaks at the time of site plan.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the waiver requests and preliminary plan as submitted, stating all criteria have been met. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
8. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action to consider a 1,270 square foot expansion of an existing bar located at 650 William D. Fitch Parkway, generally located on the southwest corner of Arrington Road and William D. Fitch Parkway. Case #CUP2019-000001 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the January 9, 2020 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
Senior Planner Grey presented the Conditional Use Permit to the Commission, recommending approval.
Chairperson Kee clarified that the 1,270 square feet expansion is vacant space at this time.
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Senior Planner Grey confirmed that the space is currently vacant and meant to accommodate
growth. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No on spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Christiansen motioned to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
9. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items – A Planning & Zoning Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. There was no discussion. 10. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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2019 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work Comprehensive Plan Items
UDO & Comprehensive Plan Annual Review
Summary:
Review of adopted UDO amendments and a
summary of the implementation of adopted
master plans and neighborhood, district, and
corridor plans, namely: Southside Area,
Wellborn Community, and South Knoll Area
neighborhood plans, and Bicycle, Pedestrian &
Greenways, Parks and Recreation, Water,
Waste Water, Medical District, and Economic
Development master plans.
Project Dates:
11/21/19: P&Z presentation on the UDO &
Comprehensive Plan Annual Review.
12/10/19: City Council presentation on the UDO
& Comprehensive Plan Annual Review.
Staff Assigned: Lauren Hovde Completed: December 10, 2019
10-Year Comprehensive Plan Update
Summary:
Begin the first phases of updating the 2009
Comprehensive Plan. This phase will include
forming a Comprehensive Plan Evaluation
Committee, creating a communications and
outreach plan and a public participation plan,
hosting public input work sessions and online
activities, conducting informational interviews,
creating a public input and stakeholder outreach
report and a best practices report, conducting
an analysis of the existing land use and
transportation situation, building and testing
alternative scenarios for land use and
transportation, and developing and adopting a
final 10-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
Project Dates:
6/4/19: First visit to College Station for Planning
Next and the first meeting of the CPEC.
7/8 -7/10 & 8/26-8/28/19: Second and third visits
to College Station for Planning Next/Kimley-Horn
and the second and the third meetings of the
CPEC. Visits will focus primarily around
conducting stakeholder interviews.
9/23-9/25/19: Held four identical Focus on the
Future Workshops around the city to receive
community input in the Comprehensive Plan
update process.
9/26-10/16/19: Focus on the Future Survey
available on the Next 10 website.
10/9: Planning staff conducted a come-and-go
mapping activity exercise at Texas A&M.
10/30/19: Public and Stakeholder Engagement
Summary Report developed detailing the results
from the stakeholder interviews, public
workshops, and online survey from over 600
participants. Fourth meeting of the CPEC held to
discuss this report and recommend potential
areas for scenario planning.
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: June 2020
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Neighborhood Integrity Items
Single Family Overlays
Summary:
Adopt an ordinance amending the City’s Single
Family Overlays, including the Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay (NCO).
Project Dates:
7/25/19: Discussion with City Council regarding
the NCO Overlay District and related standards.
12/5/19: P&Z Workshop presentation on the
NCO handbook and ordinance amendment.
12/10/19: City Council presentation on the NCO
handbook and ordinance amendment.
1/16/19: Anticipated ordinance amendment
regarding the NCO to P&Z Commission.
2/13/19: Anticipated ordinance amendment
regarding the NCO to City Council.
Staff Assigned: Jade Broadnax Anticipation Completion: February 13, 2020
Middle Housing Zoning District
Summary:
Adopt an ordinance to create a middle housing
zoning district.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Alaina Chafin Anticipation Completion: Winter 2020
UDO Regulatory Items
Evaluation of UDO Regulations
Summary: Project Dates:
Continue the review of UDO requirements that
add minimal value as identified by staff and
consider opportunities to reduce regulations and
streamline processes.
7/18/19: Ordinance amendment regarding the
replatting of non-conforming lots/building plots to
P&Z Commission.
8/8/19: Ordinance amendment regarding the
replatting of non-conforming lots/building plots to
City Council.
1/2/20: Anticipated ordinance amendment
regarding lot coverage to P&Z Commission.
1/16/20: Anticipated ordinance amendment to
P&Z Commission regarding providing
flexibility with the application of side setbacks
in zero lot line developments.
1/23/20: Anticipated ordinance amendment
regarding lot coverage to City Council.
1/23/20: Anticipated ordinance amendment to
City Council regarding providing flexibility
with the application of side setbacks in zero
lot line developments.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Initiation: On-going
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Sign Ordinance Revisions
Summary:
Review and update the City’s sign ordinance in
light of the recent Supreme Court decision
regarding sign regulations based upon content.
Project Dates:
8/28/19: Public meeting held to receive
input on the City’s draft sign ordinance.
Staff Assigned: Molly Hitchcock, Rachel
Lazo & Legal
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2020
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Summary:
Explore the option of eliminating off-street
parking requirements.
Staff Assigned: Lauren Hovde Anticipated Completion: Winter 2020
Notification Process
Explore increasing the 200-foot notification
distance, including an option that varies the
notification based on density (such as using
thoroughfare classification area designations).
12/19/19: P&Z Workshop presentation on the
200-foot notification distance.
Staff Assigned: Jade Broadnax Completed: December 19, 2019
On-Going Items
Economic Development Updates
Summary:
Receive regular updates from the Economic
Development Department.
Project Dates:
9/5/19: Economic development update
presented to P&Z.
Staff Assigned: Economic Development Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Development Performance Measures
Summary:
Present performance indicators annually. Include
pre- and post-application surveys and begin the
process of gathering development benchmark
data from peer cities.
Project Dates:
12/19/19: P&Z Workshop presentation on the
Planning Performance Measures and Surveys.
Staff Assigned: Alaina Chafin Completed: December 19, 2019
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Impact Fees
Summary:
Provide a semi-annual update on impact fees, to
include impact fee collections and planned
projects.
Project Dates:
5/16/19: Semi-Annual update on impact fees
(CC).
11/7/19: Semi-Annual Report update on impact
fees (CC).
1/16/20: P&Z presentation on a proposed
impact fee credit policy (CC).
2/13/20: City Council presentation on a
proposed impact fee credit policy (CC).
Staff Assigned: Carol Cotter Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Educational/Informational Items
Regional Mobility Authority and University Drive Improvements
Provide an update on plans for a new Regional
Mobility Authority, the potential improvements
along University Drive, and a potential TIF for the
surrounding area.
11/7/19: Presentation on the Regional Mobility
Authority and University Drive improvements.
Assigned: Dennis Christiansen (P&Z) Completed: November 7, 2019
Greens Prairie and Arrington Road Improvements
Provide an update on the plans for improvements
to Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road.
7/18/19: Presentation on plans for
improvements to Greens Prairie Road and
Arrington Road.
Staff Assigned: Jason Schubert Completed: July 18, 2019
Railroad Crossings
Provide an update on staff’s interactions with
Union Pacific to include College Station’s plans
for its railroad crossings, future grade separated
crossings, and Union Pacific’s plans long-term
plans for double tracking.
6/20/19: Presentation on railroad crossings.
Staff Assigned: Jason Schubert Completed: June 20, 2019
Planning for Alternative Transportation Modes
Provide an educational presentation on what is
being done to make the city less auto-dependent
and encourage alternative modes of
transportation such as walking, bicycling, and
transit.
9/19/19: Presentation on the City’s effort for
planning for Alternative Transportation Modes.
Staff Assigned: Venessa Garza & Jason
Schubert Completed: September 19, 2019
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Engineering Updates
Provide an update on potential updates to the
B/CS Unified Design Guidelines and College
Station’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4) Permit.
2/20/20: Anticipation presentation on
engineering updates.
Staff Assigned: TBD Anticipated Completion: February 20, 2020
Texas Legislative Update
Provide an update on planning related bills and
laws that came out of the 2019 State of Texas
legislative session.
10/3/19: Presentation on planning and
development related bills that came out of the
2019 State of Texas Legislative Session.
Staff Assigned: Brian Piscacek Completed: October 3, 2019
Roundabout Policy
Provide an educational presentation on the City’s
roundabout policy.
8/1/19: Presentation on the City’s roundabout
policy.
Staff Assigned: Troy Rother Completed: August 1, 2019
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MEMORANDUM
January 2, 2020 TO: Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission FROM: Anthony Armstrong, Engineering Services and Construction Inspections Manager SUBJECT: UDO Amendment – Impervious Cover
Item:
Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance
amendment to Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 5.2, “Residential
Dimensional Standards,” Section 5.6, “Retired Dimensional Standards,” Section 6.5, “Accessory
Uses,” and Section 11.2, “Defined Terms,” relating to impervious cover. Case# ORDA2019-
0000013. (Final action on this item is scheduled for the Thursday, January 23, 2020 City
Council Meeting)
Background:
The purpose of these amendments is to implement a maximum percentage impervious cover
requirement for residential development. The amendments will address growing concerns
regarding lot by lot redevelopment in older neighborhoods. These areas tend to lack modern
drainage and detention measures and have created drainage concerns when lots have been
excessively covered with impervious surfaces. The UDO currently has no impervious surface
limitations, which allows for the entirety of a lot to be covered with impervious surfaces. These
amendments will apply to both existing and new subdivisions based on the lot’s zoning district
unless otherwise mitigated by an on-site or regional drainage facility and associated drainage
study approved by the City Engineer or his/her designee.
Supporting Materials:
1. Section 5.2 Residential Dimensional Standards Redline
2. Section 5.6 Retired Dimensional Standards Redline
3. Section 6.5 Accessory Uses Redline
4. Section 11.2 Defined Terms Redline
Sec. 5.2. - Residential Dimensional Standards.
The following table establishes dimensional standards that shall be applied within the Residential Zoning Districts, unless otherwise identified in this UDO.
Residential Zoning Districts
R WE E(N)(P) WRS RS(J) GS(J)(P) T D MH
P MF MU
Accessor
y
Structur
es
Non-Clustered Residential Zoning Districts
Min.
Average
Lot Area
per
Dwelling
Unit (DU)
3 acres
Average 2 acres 1 Acre 20,000
SF
10,000 SF
Average 5,000 SF 2,000 SF 3,500 SF
>(L)
Non
e None
Refer to
Section
6.5,
Accessor
y Uses(L)
Absolute
Min. Lot
Area per
Dwelling
Unit (DU)
2 Acres 2 acres 1 Acre 20,000S
F 6,500 SF 5,000 SF 2,000 SF 3,500 SF Non
e None
Min. Lot
Width None 100 (M) 100'(M) 70' 70' 50' None 35'/DU(E) Non
e None
Min. Lot
Depth None None None None None 100' None 100' Non
e None
Min. Front
Setback(H) 50' 30' 30' 25' 25' 25'(D) 25'(D) 25'(D) 15' None
Max. Front
Setback N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 15'(O)
Min. Side
Setback 20' 10' 10' 7.5' 7.5' 7.5' (A) 7.5'(C) (A)(B
) None
Min. Side
Street
Setback
15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' None
Max. Side
Street
Setback
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 15'(O)
Min. Side
Setback
between
Structures(
B)
N/A 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 7.5' 15' 7.5' None
Min. Rear
Setback(L) 50' 20' 20' 20' 20' 20' 20' 20'(F) 20' 20'
Max.
Impervious
Cover(Q)
30% 30% 30% 40% 50% 55% 75% 65% (R) (R)
Max.
Height
35'(G)(K)(
L)
35'(G)(
K)
35'(G)(K)(
L)
35'(G)(K
)
35'(G)(K)(
L)
2.5
Stories/35'(G)(K)
(L)
35'(G)(K)(
L)
2.5
Stories/35'(G)(K)
(L)
(G)(L
) (G)(L)
Minimum
Number of
Stories
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2
Storie
s
Max.
Dwelling
Units/Acre
(Subdivisio
n Gross)
0.33 0.5 1.0 2.0 4.00 8.0 14.0 12.0 10.0 30.0 N/A
N/A
Min.
Dwelling
Units/Acre
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 12 N/A
Clustered Residential Zoning Districts
Min.
Average
Lot Area
per
Dwelling
N/A 1 Acre 20,000 SF
Average
8,000
SF
8,000 SF
Average 3,750 SF (P) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Unit (DU)
Absolute
Min. Lot
Area per
Dwelling
Unit (DU)
1 Acre 10,000 SF 8,000
SF 6,500 SF 3,750 SF
Min. Lot
Width
100'
(M) 100'(M) None None None
Min. Lot
Depth None None None None None
Min. Front
Setback(H)
Refer to Section 8.3.H.4,
Cluster Development,
Specific District
Standards
Min. Side
Setback
Min. Street
Side
Setback
Min. Side
Setback
between
Structures(
B)
Min. Rear
Setback(L)
Max.
Impervious
Cover
30% 30% 40% 50% 55%
Max.
Height
35'(G)(
K) 35'(G)(K) 35'(G)(K
) 35'(G)(K)
2.5
Stories/35'(G)(K)
(L)
Max.
Dwelling
Units/Acre
(Subdivisio
n Gross)
0.5 1.0 2.0 4.00 8.0
Notes :
(A) A minimum side setback of seven and one-half (7.5) feet is required for each building or group of contiguous buildings.
(B) Lot line construction on interior lots with no side yard or setback is allowed only where the building is covered by fire protection on the site or by dedicated right-of-way or easement.
(C) Zero lot line construction of a residence is allowed where property on both sides of a lot line is owned and/or developed simultaneously by single party. Development under lot line construction requires prior approval by the Zoning Official. In no case shall a single-family residence or duplex be built within fifteen (15) feet of another primary structure. See Article 8, Subdivision Design and Improvements, for more information.
(D) Minimum front setback may be reduced to fifteen (15) feet when approved rear access is provided, or when side yard or rear yard parking is provided.
(E) The minimum lot width for a duplex dwelling may be reduced to thirty (30) feet per dwelling unit when all required off-street parking is provided in the rear or side yard.
(F) Minimum rear setback may be reduced to fifteen (15) feet when parking is provided in the front yard or side yard.
(G) Shall abide by Section 7.2.H, Height.
(H) Reference Section 7.2.D.1.e for lots created by plat prior to July 15, 1970 and designated as Neighborhood Conservation in the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map.
(I) Reference Section 7.2.D.1.b for lots with approved rear access.
(J) For areas within a Single-Family Overlay District, reference the Neighborhood Prevailing Standards Overlay Districts Section in Article 5 or the Ordinance authorizing the rezoning for Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts.
(K) Public, civic, and institutional structures shall have a maximum building height of fifty (50) feet in these districts.
(L) Reference Easterwood Field Airport Zoning Ordinance regarding height limitations.
(M) In subdivisions built to rural street standards, lots shall be a minimum of one hundred (100) feet in width. There is no minimum lot width in cluster subdivisions built to urban street standards.
(N) Estate lots that are part of a subdivision existing on or before September 12, 2013 are not permitted to use Cluster Development Standards without rezoning approval, which incorporates the entire subdivision.
(O) For MU zoned properties, maximum side street and front setbacks may be measured from the edge of a public easement when it is in excess of the maximum setback. Maximum setbacks may be increased to up to eighty-five (85) feet to accommodate a parking lot between the structure and the street. Maximum setback requirements may be fulfilled through the use of plazas, outdoor dining, and bicycle parking.
(P) Reference Section 8.3.H.4.e when using the cluster option in the Wellborn Community Plan area.
(Q) Maximum impervious cover is to be defined by the applicable zoning district designation unless otherwise mitigated by an on-site or
regional drainage facility and associated drainage study as approved by the City Engineer or his/her designee.
(R) Maximum impervious cover for MF and MU zoning districts shall be determined by an engineered drainage analysis performed in
conjunction with the BCS Unified Stormwater Design Guidelines and as approved by the City Engineer or his/her designee.
(Ord. No. 2012-3449 , Pt. 1(Exh. M), 9-27-2012; Ord. No. 2012-3458 , Pt. 1(Exh. A), 11-8-2012; Ord. No. 2013-3471 , Pt. 1(Exh. B), 1-10-2013; Ord. No. 2013-3521 , Pt. 1(Exh. E), 9-12-2013; Ord. No. 2014-3624 , Pt. 1(Exh. D), 12-18-2014; Ord. No. 2016-3792 , Pt. 1(Exh. C), 7-28-2016; Ord. No. 2018-4034 , Pt. 1(Exh. A), 8-23-2018)
Sec. 5.6. - Retired Dimensional Standards.
A. Retired Residential Zoning Districts.
The following table establishes dimensional standards that shall be applied within the Retired Residential Zoning Districts, unless otherwise identified in this UDO:
Retired Residential Zoning Districts
R-1B R-4 R-6
Min. Lot Area per Dwelling Unit (DU) 8,000 SF None None
Min. Lot Width None None None
Min Lot Depth None None None
Min. Front Setback (H) 25'(D) 25'(D) 25'(D)
Min. Side Setback 7.5' (C) (A)(B) (A)(B)
Min. Side Street Setback 15' 15' 15'
Min. Side Setback between Structures (B) 15' 7.5' 7.5'
Min. Rear Setback (I) 20' 20' 20'
Max. Impervious Cover (M) 55% (N) (N)
Max. Height 2.5 Stories/35'(G)(K)(L) (G)(L) (G)(L)
Max. Dwelling Units/Acre 6.0 20.0 30.0
Notes:
(A) A minimum side setback of seven and one-half (7.5) feet is required for each building or group of contiguous buildings.
(B) Lot line construction on interior lots with no side yard or setback is allowed only where the building is covered by fire protection on the site or by dedicated right-of-way or easement.
(C) Zero lot line construction of a residence is allowed where property on both sides of a lot line is owned and/or developed simultaneously by single party. Development under lot line construction requires prior approval by the Zoning Official. In no case shall a single-family
residence or duplex be built within fifteen (15) feet of another primary structure. See Article 8, Subdivision Design and Improvements, for more information.
(D) Minimum front setback may be reduced to fifteen (15) feet when approved rear access is provided, or when side yard or rear yard parking is provided.
(E) The minimum lot width for a duplex dwelling may be reduced to thirty (30) feet per dwelling unit when all required off-street parking is provided in the rear or side yard.
(F) Minimum rear setback may be reduced to fifteen (15) feet when parking is provided in the front yard or side yard.
(G) Shall abide by Section 7.2.H, Height.
(H) Reference Section 7.1.D.1.e for lots created by plat prior to July 15, 1970 and designated as Neighborhood Conservation in the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map.
(I) Reference Section 7.2.D.1.b for lots with approved rear access.
(J) Reference Section 5.12 for areas in Neighborhood Prevailing Standards Overlay Districts and reference Ordinance authorizing the rezoning for Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts.
(K) Public, civic, and institutional structures shall have a maximum building height of fifty (50) feet in these districts.
(L) Reference Easterwood Field Airport Zoning Ordinance regarding height limitations.
(M) Maximum impervious cover is to be defined by the applicable zoning district designation
unless otherwise mitigated by an on-site or regional drainage facility and associated drainage
study as approved by the City Engineer or his/her designee.
(N) Maximum impervious cover for R-4 and R-6 zoning districts shall be determined by an
engineered drainage analysis performed in conjunction with the BCS Unified Stormwater
Design Guidelines and as approved by the City Engineer or his/her designee.
Sec. 6.5. - Accessory Uses.
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B. Accessory Structures.
1. In combination, all accessory uses shall contain no more square footage than twenty-five (25) percent of the habitable floor area of the principal structure or 400 square feet, whichever is greater. Garage or carport areas devoted to the storage of vehicles shall not be included in the calculation of the twenty-five (25) percent restriction.
2. No accessory structure shall be erected in any required setback area. Excluded from this requirement is any portable storage building or structure if the Building Official has determined that it does not require a Building Permit.
3. 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 thirty (30) percent 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.
4. The maximum impervious cover of the lot’s applicable zoning district, as defined in Section 5.2 Residential Dimensional Standards, shall not be exceeded by the addition of accessory uses or structures.
5. The following restrictions shall apply to accessory buildings, structures, or uses other than garages, carports, and living quarters.
a. A minimum rear setback of fifteen (15) feet; and,
b. A maximum building eave height of eight (8) feet.
6. Garage and Carports .
Garages and carports in residential zoning districts, including those of a temporary nature, shall have a minimum rear setback of twenty (20) feet. A minimum side yard setback of twenty (20) feet shall also be applied when garages and carports, including those of a temporary nature, gain access from a side street. All other setbacks shall be applied as required in the district in which the structure is located. The following restrictions shall apply to garages and carports:
a. A minimum rear setback of twenty (20) feet; and,
b. A minimum side street setback of twenty (20) feet is required for garages or carports that face onto side streets.
7. Living Quarters .
In areas zoned and used for single family residential use, accessory living quarters are allowed subject to the following:
a. The property owner resides on-site and uses the subject property as their primary residence.
b. There is a limit of one (1) accessory living quarter per building plot.
c. No more than two (2) unrelated persons live in the accessory living quarters; and
d. One (1) additional off-street parking space is provided for the living quarters.
Sec. 11.2. - Defined Terms.
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Impervious Cover: Impervious cover is the percentage of a lot’s area that is covered, or proposed to be covered, by impervious surfaces.
Impervious Surface: Impervious surface is a measure of land use intensity and is the considered any proportion of a site occupied by impervious surfaces materials or construction that limits the absorption of water by covering the natural land surface; this shall includeing, but is not limited to, buildings, sidewalks, drives, all-weather surfaces, parking, rooftops, patios, decking, masonry, stone, and other alternative pavements.