HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-3029 - Ordinance - 12/13/2007ORDINANCE NO. 3029
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE,"
SECTION 3.2, "ZONING MAP AMENDMENT," SECTION 4.1, "ESTABLISHMENT OF
DISTRICTS," SECTION 5.2, "RESIDENTIAL DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS," SECTION 7.1.1)(1),
"REQUIRED YARDS, PURPOSE AND INTENT," AND SECTION 11.2, "DEFINED TERMS," AND
ADDING SECTION 5.9, "SINGLE- FAMILY OVERLAY DISTRICTS," OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN
SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; 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, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 3.2, "Zoning Map
Amendment," Section 4.1, "Establishment of Districts," Section 5.2, "Residential
Dimensional Standards," Section 7.1.1)(1), "Required Yards, Purpose and Intent," and
Section 11.2, "Defined Terms," and adding Section 5.9, "Single- family Overlay
Districts," of the Code of Ordinances of 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 provi-
sions 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
($2,000.00). 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 13'' day of December, 2007.
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City Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
I.
That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 3.2, "Zoning Map Amendment," of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by amending Section 3.2,
"Zoning Map Amendment," to read as follows:
3.2 Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning)
Preapplication
Conference
A. Purpose i i
To establish and maintain sound, stable, and desirable development
within the territorial limits of the City, the Official Zoning Map may be
amended based upon changed or changing conditions in a particular Application
area or in the City generally, or to rezone an area or extend the
boundary of an existing zoning district. All amendments shall be in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, which may be amended
according to the procedure in Section 3.19, Comprehensive Plan Planning& lI
Amendment. Zoning
Commission
B. Initiation of Amendments
An amendment to the Official Zoning Map may be initiated by:
1. City Council on its own motion; Cit
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission; Council
3. The Administrator; or
4. The property owner(s).
C. Amendment Application
A complete application for a zoning map amendment shall be submitted to the
Administrator as set forth in Section 3.1.C, Application Forms and Fees. Application
requests for a Planned Development District (PDD) and Planned Mixed -Use District (P -MUD)
shall provide the following additional information:
1. A written statement of the purpose and intent of the proposed development;
2. A list and explanation of the potential land uses permitted; and
3. A concept plan as described in Section 3.4, Concept Plan Review (PDD and P -MUD
Districts).
Application requests for a Neighborhood Prevailing Overlay District (NPO) shall provide the
following additional information:
1. An original plat of the subdivision; and
2. A petition including dated signatures by sixty percent (60 %) of current property
owners in the neighborhood in support of the overlay; and
3. Contact information for all Neighborhood Association or Homeowners Association
committee members.
Application requests for a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCO) shall provide
the following additional information:
1. An original plat of the subdivision;
2. A petition including dated signatures by sixty percent (60 %) of the property owners in
the neighborhood in support of the overlay;
3. Contact information for all Neighborhood Association or Homeowners Association
committee members;
4. A list of six (6) property owners in the neighborhood to serve on neighborhood
stakeholder committee; and
S. A checklist of the proposed items to be included in the Conservation Study.
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D. Approval Process
1. Preapplication Conference
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Prior to the submission of an application for a Zoning Map Amendment, all potential
applicants shall request a Preapplication Conference with the Administrator. The
purpose of the conference is to respond to any questions that the applicant may have
regarding any application procedures, standards, or regulations required by this LIDO.
If the Administrator determines that the map amendment request is not in conformity
with the Comprehensive Plan, he shall not accept the application for the map
amendment, and no further processing shall occur until the map amendment is in
conformity or a request for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan eliminating the
lack of conformity has been submitted by the applicant.
2. Neighborhood Meeting
Prior to the submission of an application for a Zoning Map Amendment for a NPO or
NCO Overlay Rezoning, all potential applicants shall request to set up a Neighborhood
Meeting with City Staff. The purpose of the meeting is to present information about
the proposed overlay and explain the process of rezoning to the neighborhood.
3. Review and Report by Administrator
Once the application is complete, the Administrator shall review the proposed
amendment to the Official Zoning Map in light of the Comprehensive Plan, subject to
the criteria enumerated in Article 4, Zoning Districts, and give a report to the Planning
and Zoning Commission on the date of the scheduled public hearing.
4. Referral To Planning and Zoning Commission
The Administrator, upon receipt of petition to amend the Official Zoning Map, shall
refer the same to the Commission for study, hearing, and report. The City Council may
not enact the proposed amendment until the Planning and Zoning Commission makes
its report to the City Council.
5. Recommendation by Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall publish, post, and mail public notice in
accordance with Section 3.1.F, Required Public Notice. The Commission shall hold a
public hearing and recommend to the City Council such action as the Commission
deems proper.
6. City Council Action
a. Notice
The City Council shall publish, post, and mail public notice in accordance with
Section 3.1.F, Required Public Notice, and hold a public hearing before taking final
action on a petition to amend the Official Zoning Map.
b. Public Hearing
The City Council shall hold a public hearing and approve, approve with
modifications, or disapprove the application to amend the Official Zoning Map.
c. Effect of Protest to Proposed Amendment
If a proposed change to this LIDO or rezoning is protested in accordance with
Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code, the proposed change must
receive, in order to take effect, the affirmative vote of at least three - fourths of all
members of the City Council. The protest must be written and signed by the
owners of at least 20 percent of either the area of lots covered by the proposed
change, or of the area of the lots or land immediately adjoining the area covered
by the proposed change and extending 200 feet from that area.
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d. Review Criteria
In determining whether to approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the
proposed Official Zoning Map amendment, the City Council shall consider the
following matters regarding the proposed amendment:
1) Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan;
2) Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby
property and with the character of the neighborhood;
3) Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by
the district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment;
4) Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by
the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed
amendment;
5) Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted
by the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed
amendment; and
6) Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use.
E. Limitation on Reapplication
If a petition for rezoning is denied by the City Council, another petition for reclassification
of the same property or any portion thereof shall not be considered within a period of 180
days from the date of denial, unless the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that one of
the following factors are applicable:
1. There is a substantial change in circumstances relevant to the issues and /or facts
considered during review of the application that might reasonably affect the decision -
making body's application of the relevant review standards to the development
proposed in the application;
2. New or additional information is available that was not available at the time of the
review that might reasonably affect the decision - making body's application of the
relevant review standards to the development proposed;
3. A new application is proposed to be submitted that is materially different from the
prior application (e.g., proposes new uses or a substantial decrease in proposed
densities and intensities); or
4. The final decision on the application was based on a material mistake of fact
F. Repeal of a Single - Family Overlay District
A repeal of a single - family overlay district may be initiated by:
1. City Council on its own motion;
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission;
3. The Administrator; or
4. By petition of sixty percent (60 %) of the property owner(s) in the subject district.
A repeal of a single - family overlay district is considered a rezoning and is subject to the
Zoning Map Amendment requirements herein.
II.
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That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 4.1, "Establishment of Districts," of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by amending Section 4. 1,
"Establishment of Districts," to read as follows:
4.1 Establishment of Districts
For the purpose of this UDO, portions of the City, as specified on the Official Zoning Map of the
City, are hereby divided into the zoning, design, and overlay districts enumerated below. The
intensity regulations applicable for such zoning districts are designated in Article 5 and the use
regulations are designated in Article 6 of this UDO.
Residential Zoning Districts
• Agricultural-Open
A -OR
Rural Residential Subdivision
R -1
Single - Family Residential
R -16
Single- Family Residential
R -2
Duplex Residential
R -3
Townhouse
R -4
Multi - Family
R -6
High Density Multi - Family
R -7
Manufactured Home Park
Non-Residential
Zoning Districts
A -P
Administrative / Professional
C -1
General Commercial
C -2
Commercial- Industrial
C -3
Light Commercial
M -1 Light Industrial
M -2 Heavy Industrial
C -U College and University
R & D Research & Development
P -MUD I Planned Mixed -Use District
PDD Planned Development District
WPC I Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor
NG -1 Core Northgate
Northgate NG -2 Transitional Northgate
NG -3 Residential Northgate
Overlay Districts
OV Corridor Overlay
RDD
Redevelopment District
KO
Krenek Tap Overlay
NPO
Neighborhood Prevailing Overlay
NCO
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
III.
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That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 5.2, "Residential Dimensional Standards,"
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by amending Section
5.2, "Residential Dimensional Standards," to read as follows:
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.
Notes:
(A) A minimum side setback of 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 15 feet of another primary structure. See Article 8,
Subdivision Design and Improvements, for more information.
(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 a duplex dwelling may be reduced to 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 15 feet when parking is provided in the front yard or
side yard.
(G) Shall abide by Section 7.1.H, Height.
(H) Reference Section 7.1.D.1.e for lots created by plat prior to July 15, 1970.
(I) Reference Section 7.1.D.1.b for lots with approved rear access.
(J) Reference Section 5.9 for areas in Neighborhood Prevailing Standards Overlay Districts and
reference Ordinance authorizing the rezoning for Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts.
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Min. Lot Width
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Min. Lot Depth
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50'
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20'
20'
7.5'
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Min. Street Side Setback
15'
15'
15'
15'
15'
15'
15'
15'
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15'
15'
15'
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Min. Rear Setback (I)
50'
50'
20'
20'
20'(F)
20'
20'
20'
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2.5 Stories/
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35'
35'
35'
35'
35'
35'
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Notes:
(A) A minimum side setback of 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 15 feet of another primary structure. See Article 8,
Subdivision Design and Improvements, for more information.
(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 a duplex dwelling may be reduced to 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 15 feet when parking is provided in the front yard or
side yard.
(G) Shall abide by Section 7.1.H, Height.
(H) Reference Section 7.1.D.1.e for lots created by plat prior to July 15, 1970.
(I) Reference Section 7.1.D.1.b for lots with approved rear access.
(J) Reference Section 5.9 for areas in Neighborhood Prevailing Standards Overlay Districts and
reference Ordinance authorizing the rezoning for Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts.
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That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 7.1.1)(1), "Required Yards, Purpose and
Intent," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by amending
Section 7.1.1)(1), "Required Yards, Purpose and Intent," to read as follows:
D. Required Yards (Setbacks)
1. Purpose & Intent
a) Setbacks are measured from the property line;
b) On lots with approved rear access, the rear setback shall be measured from the
nearest boundary of the access easement or alley;
c) No structure that is taller than eight feet in height and that has a roof structure
that completely or partially blocks the view to the sky shall be located within the
required setback area unless specifically allowed herein;
d) No part of a yard or other open space required in connection with any building,
building plot, or use for the purpose of complying with this UDO, shall be included
for any other building, building plot, or use as part of a yard or open space; and
e) Where an existing block was created by an approved plat prior to July 15, 1970, a
new (infill) single - family dwelling unit shall use the adjacent lots to determine the
appropriate front yard setback. The new dwelling unit shall be set no closer to the
street or farther back from the street than the nearest neighboring units. Areas
zoned NPO, Neighborhood Prevailing Overlay District are exempt from this
requirement. Setbacks for areas zoned NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
are stated in the specific rezoning ordinance for the area.
V.
That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 11.2, "Defined Terms," of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by amending Section 11.2, "Defined
Terms," to add the following definitions:
11.2 Defined Terms
For the purpose of this UDO, certain words as used herein are defined as follows:
Blockface: That portion of a block or tract of land facing the same side of a single street and lying
between the closest intersection streets
Conservation Study: Study of existing conditions used for a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay.
The items evaluated in a Conservation Study are chosen by the Neighborhood Stakeholder
Committee and reflect the individual concern of the neighborhood for additional regulation.
Lot coverage: A measure of intensity of land use that represents the portion of a site that is
impervious. This portion includes but is not limited to all areas covered by buildings, parked
structures, driveways - gravel or paved, roads, and sidewalks.
Median: The middle number in a set of numbers where one -half of the numbers are less than the
median number and one -half of the numbers are greater than the median number. For example, 4
is the median number of 1, 3, 4, 8, and 9. If the set of numbers has an even number of numbers,
then the median is the average of the two middle numbers. For example, if the set of numbers is
1, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9, then the median is the average of 4 and 6, or 5.
Neighborhood: A subarea of the city in which the residents share a common identity focused around
a school, park, community business center, or other feature. For the purposes of a Single - Family
Overlay District, a neighborhood must contain at least thirty (30) single - family structures in a
compact, contiguous area, or be an original subdivision or phase of a subdivision if the subdivision
contains fewer than thirty (30) single - family structures. Boundary lines must be drawn to include
blockfaces on both sides of a street, and to the logical edges of the area or subdivision, as
indicated by a creek, street, subdivision line, utility easement, zoning boundary line, or other
boundary.
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Neighborhood Character: The atmosphere or physical environment which is created by the
combination of land use and buildings within an area. Neighborhood character is established and
influenced by land -use types and intensity, traffic generation, and also by the location, size and
design of structures as well as the interrelationship of all these features.
Neighborhood Stakeholder Committee: A committee of at least 6 property owners within a
proposed Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District and the Administrator. The committee
provides input from the neighborhood and assists City Staff in conducting a Conservation Study
and evaluating the options for regulation as listed in Section 5.9.
V.
That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Article 5, "District Purpose Statements and
Supplemental Standards," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby
amended by adding Section 5.9, "Single- Family Overlay Districts," to read as follows:
5.9 Single - Family Overlay Districts
A. Purpose
Single - Family Overlay Districts are intended to provide additional standards for new
construction and redevelopment in established neighborhoods. College Station's older,
established neighborhoods provide a unique living environment that contribute to the
stability and livability of the City as a whole. These standards are intended to promote
development that is compatible with the existing character of the neighborhood and
preserve the unique characteristics of College Station's older neighborhoods while
balancing the need for the redevelopment of vacant or underutilized property.
The underlying zoning district establishes the permitted uses and shall remain in full
force, and the requirements of the overlay district are to be applied in addition to the
underlying use and site restrictions.
B. Applicability
The Single - Family Overlay Districts may only be applied to neighborhoods zoned and
developed for single - family residences.
C. General Provisions
1. The yard, lot, and open space regulations of the Single - Family Overlay Districts must
be read in accordance with the yard, lot, and open space regulations in Section 5.2,
Residential Dimensional Standards and Section 7.1.D, Required Yards. In the event of
a conflict between the Single - Family Overlay Districts and these sections, the Single -
Family Overlay District controls.
2. The area of a Single - Family Overlay District must contain at least thirty (30) single -
family structures in a compact, contiguous area. Boundary lines must be drawn to
include blockfaces on both sides of a street, and to the logical edges of the area or
subdivision, as indicated by a creek, street, subdivision line, utility easement, zoning
boundary line, or other boundary. Boundary lines that split blockfaces in two should
be avoided.
3. The City Council may approve a Single - Family Overlay District for an area that
contains fewer than thirty (30) single- family structures if the Council determines that:
a. The boundary lines are drawn to include blockfaces on both sides of a street, and to
the logical edges of the area, as indicated by a creek, street, subdivision line, utility
easement, zoning boundary line, or other boundary. Boundary lines that split
blockfaces in two should be avoided;
b. Approving the Single - Family Overlay District will not negatively effect adjacent
neighborhoods;
c. Approving the Single - Family Overlay District will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare of other property in the area; and
d. The creation of a Single - Family Overlay District will meet the purpose of this
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section.
4. Petition for a Single - Family Overlay District must be signed by at least sixty percent
(60 %) of the total number of property owners in the proposed district area.
5. Single - Family Overlay Districts may not apply to neighborhoods originally platted in
the last ten (10) years.
D. Districts
1. Neighborhood Prevailing Overlay District (NPO)
a. Purpose
This district is intended to provide standards that preserve single - family
neighborhoods by imposing neighborhood- specific yard, lot, and open space
regulations that reflect the existing character of the neighborhood. The
Neighborhood Prevailing Overlay does not prevent construction of new single -
family structures or the renovation, remodeling, repair or expansion of existing
single - family structures, but, rather, ensures that new single - family structures
are compatible with existing single - family structures.
b. Applicability
The regulations of the Neighborhood Prevailing Overlay apply to all single -
family and accessory structures within the district.
C. Standards
Development shall be subject to the existing median pattern of development
on the subject and opposing blockfaces for the following standards:
1) Minimum front setback
Front setback is calculated as the median existing front setback of all
residential structures on the subject and opposing blockface.
2) Maximum front setback I —
The maximum front setback, or
build -to line, is no more than ten NM I
(10) feet back from the minimum I I
front setback. I a
3) Minimum side street setback
Minimum side street setback is I I
calculated as the median side
street setback of all existing
residential structures in the I N
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district. N 4) Minimum lot size MANS I
Minimum lot size is calculated as I I
the median building plot size of all
existing building plots on the
subject and opposing blockface. Example: Median Minimum Setback for the subject and
opposing blockface is 15 feet
5) Building height
Building height is calculated as the median building height of all existing
residential structures on the subject and opposing blockface.
Building height refers to the vertical distance measured from the finished
grade, or the base flood elevation where applicable, and the following
points:
a) The average height level between the eaves and ridge line of a gable,
hip, or gambrel roof;
a) The highest point of a mansard roof; or
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b) The highest point of the coping of a flat roof.
6) Maximum lot coverage
Lot coverage is calculated as the
median existing lot coverage on all
building plots on the subject and
opposing blockface.
Lot coverage includes all structures
and impervious cover on a site,
including but not limited to, patios,
driveways - gravel or paved,
accessory structures, and sidewalks
7) Garage Location and Orientation
New garages must be placed in
relation to the primary residential
structure on the lot consistent with
the most frequent pattern of
placement on the subject and
opposing blockface. New garages
must also be oriented consistent with
the most frequent direction of
orientation on the subject and
opposing blockface. See graphics in
5.9.2 for Garage Location and
Orientation.
8) Tree Preservation
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53.6% lot coverage
Any existing tree of 8 -inch caliper or
greater in good form and condition and reasonably free of damage by
insects and /or disease located outside of the buildable area are required to
be barricaded and preserved. A barricade detail must be provided on the
site plan. Trees must be barricaded one foot per caliper inch. Barricades
must be in place prior to any development activity on the property
including, but not limited to, grading.
9) Landscape Maintenance
Any existing canopy and non - canopy trees in good form and condition and
reasonably free of damage by insects and /or disease located within the
buildable area removed during construction must be replaced on site
caliper for caliper, or as determined by the Administrator.
2. Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts (NCO)
a. Purpose
The Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCO) is intended to protect
and preserve single - family neighborhoods through a district that is focused on
the specific needs of the neighborhood. NCO districts are based on in -depth
study of the existing neighborhood conditions, and should be used to protect
unique assets and qualities of the neighborhood. Conservation districts may be
used for neighborhoods that offer a distinct character that its residents and the
City wish to preserve and protect. It differs from the Neighborhood Prevailing
Overlay in that it allows neighborhoods to choose from a variety of standards
to address neighborhood specific issues.
b. Applicability
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Garage
400 sf
1) The regulations of the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay apply to all
single - family and accessory structures within the district.
'Sidewalks - 174 sf
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2) A neighborhood may not have both a Neighborhood Prevailing Overlay and
a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay.
C. General Provisions
The standards set forward in a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay must be
based on findings of a Conservation Study conducted by the City of College
Station in conjunction with a neighborhood stakeholder committee. The
committee must be made up of at least six (6) property owners in the
neighborhood and the Administrator. The Conservation Study must include a
survey of existing conditions and unique characteristics of the neighborhood
and outline the issues that threaten the preservation of those characteristics.
The Conservation Study will also set forth the items that may be included in
the rezoning ordinance.
d. Options for Inclusion
In applying for a Neighborhood Conservation District Overlay, the following
items may be included for study in the Conservation Study and included as
standards in the overlay. All development within the district shall be subject to
the standards set forth in the rezoning ordinance.
1) Minimum Front Setback
If minimum front setback is selected for inclusion, the neighborhood
stakeholder committee may select one of the following methods of
determining minimum front setback based on the findings of the
Conservation Study of the subject neighborhood:
a) Contextual front setbacks as provided for in Section 7.1.D.1.e; or
b) Contextual front setbacks as provided for in Section 5.9.C.1; or
c) Fixed front setback. A fixed front setback may be established,
however, it may not be less than the setback of underlying zoning or
more than the existing median front yard setback of structures in the
district.
2) Minimum Side Street Setback
If minimum side street setback is selected for inclusion, the neighborhood
stakeholder committee may select one of the following methods of
determining minimum side street setback based on the findings of the
Conservation Study of the subject neighborhood:
a) Contextual side street setbacks as provided for in Section 5.9.C.2; or
b) Fixed side street setback. A fixed side street setback may be
established, however, it may not be less than the side setback setback
of underlying zoning or more than the existing median side street
setback of structures in the district.
3) Minimum lot size
If minimum lot size is selected for inclusion, the neighborhood stakeholder
committee may select one of the following methods of determining
minimum lot size based on the findings of the Conservation Study of the
subject neighborhood:
a) Lot size as provided for in Section 18 of the Subdivision Regulations,
Platting and Replatting in Older Residential Neighborhoods; or
b) Contextual lot size as provided for in Section 5.9.C.3; or
c) Fixed lot size. A fixed lot size may be established, however, it may not
be less than the lot size required of underlying zoning or more than
the existing median size of building plots in the district.
4) Maximum building height
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If maximum building height is selected for inclusion, the neighborhood
stakeholder committee may select one of the following methods of
determining maximum building height based on the findings of the
Conservation Study of the subject neighborhood:
a) Contextual building height as provided for in Section 5.9.C.4; or
b) Fixed building height. A fixed building height may be established,
however, it may not be more than the maximum height allowed in the
underlaying zoning district or less than the median height of all
residential structures in the district.
5) Tree Preservation
If tree preservation is selected for inclusion, any existing tree of 8 -inch
caliper or greater in good form and condition and reasonably free of
damage by insects and /or disease located outside the buildable area are
required to be barricaded and preserved. A barricade detail must be
provided on the site plan. Trees must be barricaded one foot per caliper
inch. Barricades must be in place prior to any development activity on the
property including, but not limited to, grading.
6) Landscape Maintenance
If landscape maintenance is selected for inclusion, any existing canopy and
non - canopy trees in good form and condition and reasonably free of
damage by insects and /or disease located within the buildable area
removed during construction must be replaced on site caliper for caliper,
or as determined by the Administrator.
7) Maximum lot coverage
If maximum lot coverage is selected for inclusion, maximum lot coverage
is calculated as the median existing lot coverage on all building plots on
the subject and opposing blockface.
Lot coverage includes all structures and impervious cover on a site,
including but not limited to, patios, driveways, accessory structures, and
sidewalks
8) Garage Access
If garage access is selected for inclusion, the neighborhood stakeholder
committee may chose one of the following methods of garage access
based on the most frequent method of garage access within the subject
neighborhood:
a) Front entry; or — — — — — — - - - — — — — — —
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If garage connection is I Front entry garage Side entry garage Rear entry garage
chosen for inclusion, the — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
neighborhood stakeholder
committee may select one of the following garage connection types based
on the most frequent method of garage connection within the subject
neighborhood: --- - -� - -— - - - - - --
a) Attached to the
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10) Garage Location
If garage location is selected for inclusion, the neighborhood stakeholder
committee may select one of the following garage locations based on the
most frequent location of garages in relation to the primary single - family
structure within the subject neighborhood:
a) In front of the single - family structure; or
b) To the side of the single - family structure; or
c) To the rear of the single - family structure.
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11) Off - street parking
If off - street parking is selected for inclusion, the neighborhood stakeholder
committee may set a minimum off - street parking standard of 3 spaces per
residential unit, however, it may not be included without also including
maximum lot coverage, garage access, connection, and location in the
Conservation Study.
12) Building Materials
If Building Materials is selected for inclusion, the neighborhood stakeholder
committee may select required building materials and set a minimum
percentage for the use of those materials for facades facing a right -of -way.
Required materials may only include types of building materials used in
the subject neighborhood. The Conservation Study should include a listing
of all types of materials used in the district as well as the median
percentage on building facades facing a right -of -way. The percentage of
use of a required material may only be placed on facades facing a right -of-
way and may not exceed the median existing percentage of the materials
on building facades facing a right -of -way.
13) Fencing
If Fencing is selected for inclusion, the neighborhood stakeholder
committee may select required materials and maximum height.