HomeMy WebLinkAboutZoning Ordinance No. 1638CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
ZONING ORDINANCE
Ordinance No. 1638
As adopted by City Council
March 13, 1986
Revised thru February 2000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1.
Establishment of Districts .................................................................................. ............................... 1-2
Section 2.
Definitions ......................................................................................................... ............................... 2-1
Section 3.
Rules for Interpretation of District Boundaries ................................................. ............................... 3- 1
Section 4.
Application of District Regulations .................................... ...............................
SectionS.
Newly Annexed Territory .................................................................................. ............................... 5-1
Section 6.
Non - Conforming Uses ....................................................................................... ............................... 6-1
Section 7.
Schedule of District Regulations ....................................................................... ............................... 7-1
District A -O: Agricultural - Open ..................................................................... ............................... 7-1
District A -OR: Rural Residential Subdivision .................................................. ............................... 7-2
District A -OX: Existing Rural Residential ....................................................... ............................... 7-3
District R -1: Single Family Residential ............................................................ ............................... 7-4
District R -IA: Single Family Residential .......................................................... ..............................7-5
District R -1B: Single Family Residential .......................................................... ..............................7-6
District R -2: Duplex Residential ....................................................................... ...............................
7-7
District R -3: Townhouse ................................................................................... ...............................
7-8
District R -4: Apartment/Low Density .............................................................. ...............................
7-9
District R -5: Apartment/Medium Density ...................................................... ...............................
7-10
District R -6: Apartment/High Density ............................................................ ...............................
7-11
District R -7: Manufactured Home Park .......................................................... ...............................
7-12
District C -N: Neighborhood Business ............................................................ ...............................
7-14
District C -NG: Commercial Northgate ........................................................... ...............................
7-15
District A -P: Administrative - Professional .................................................... ...............................
7-16
District C -1: General Commercial .................................................................. ...............................
7-17
District C -2: Commercial - Industrial ............................................................. ...............................
7-19
District C -3: Planned Commercial .................................................................. ...............................
7-20
District M -1: Planned Industrial ..................................................................... ...............................
7-21
District M -2: Heavy Industrial ........................................................................ ...............................
7-22
District C -U: College and University ............................................................. ...............................
7-24
District P.U.D.: Planned Unit Development ................................................... ...............................
7-25
Land Use Intensity Ratio Table ....................................................................... ...............................
7-26
District C- P.U.D.: Commercial - Planned Unit Development .......................... ..............................7-28
Shared Parking Reduction Factors - Table 7.1 ................................................ ...............................
7-29
District WPC: Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor .................................. ...............................
7-30
District C -B: Business Commercial ................................................................ ...............................
7-37
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District R &D: Research & Development and Light Industry .......................... ...............................
7-38
District NG: Northgate ................................................................................... ...............................
7-42
District PDD - Planned Development .............................................................. ...............................
7-48
District Use Schedule - Table A ...................................................................... ...............................
7-52
Section 8. Supplementary District Regulations .................................................................. ...............................
8-1
Recycling Facilities ............................................................................................ ...............................
8-5
District OV Corridor Overlay District .............................................................. ...............................
8-7
Neighborhood Preservation Overlay ................................................................. ...............................
8 -14
Section 9. Minimum Parking Requirements .......................................................................... ..............................9-1
Graphics - Curb and Pavement Design Standards ............................................... ..............................9-5
Table - Minimum Off - Street Parking Requirements .......................................... ..............................9-11
Graphics - Parking Lot Examples ....................................................................... ..............................9-13
Section 10. Site Plan Review Requirements ........................................................................... .............................10-1
Effective Date ................................................................................................... ...............................
Special Rules for C -N Districts ........................................................................... .............................10-5
Section 23.
Section11. Landscaping ......................................................................................................... .............................11 - 1
Section12. Sign Regulations .................................................................................................. .............................12-1
Definitions ........................................................................................................... .............................12-2
Table I - Areas/Heights Freestanding Signs ...................................................... .............................12-12
Table II - Summary of Sign Regulations ........................................................... .............................12-13
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SignGraphic Examples ..................................................................................... .............................12-14
Section 13.
Duties and Limitations of Zoning Official ........................................................... .............................13-1
Section14.
Conditional Use Permits ...................................................................................... .............................14-1
Section 15.
Special Exceptions, Variances, Appeals and the Board of Adjustment ............... .............................15-1
Section 16.
Responsibilities of the Commission, Zoning Official, Board of
Adjustmentand the City Council ......................................................................... .............................16-1
Section 17.
Amendment Procedures ....................................................................................... .............................17-1
Section18.
Penalty for Violation ............................................................................................ .............................18-1
Section 19.
Provisions of Ordinance Declared to be Minimum Requirements ...................... .............................19-1
Section 20.
Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances or Orders ....................................................... .............................20-1
Section21.
Severability Clause .............................................................................................. .............................21 - 1
Section22.
Effective Date ................................................................................................... ...............................
22-1
Section 23.
Moratorium on Certain Applications ....................................................................... ...........................23
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APPENDIX
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ORDINANCE NO. 1638
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 850, AND ALL
OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
REVISION AND UPDATING OF THE ZONING REGULATIONS AND THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY, AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLES 101la j, V.A.C.S.; TO
PROVIDE FOR A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND DEFINING ITS POWERS AND
DUTIES; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS;
AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT; CONTAINING A SAVING AND
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a duly appointed Planning and Zoning Commission has conducted extensive
studies, surveys, and conferences to codify and bring up to date the Zoning Ordinance enacted
in 1972, and amendments thereto, to meet the needs of an expanding and growing city, all in
conformity with an approved comprehensive plan for the development of the City, required
and designed to lessen congestion in the streets, to secure safety from fire, panic, and other
dangers, promote health and general welfare, to provide adequate light and air, to prevent
overcrowding of the land, to avoid undue concentration of population, and to facilitate the
economic and adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, drainage, schools, parks
and other facilities, to protect historic structures; has held public hearings and submitted a final
report to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Articles 1011d and 1011e, V.A.C.S. empowers the City to amend, to
supplement, change, modify or repeal the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Article 1011g, V.A.C.S. empowers the Zoning Board of Adjustment to consider
variances and special exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance, and appeals of decisions of the
Zoning Official; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has given due notice of hearings related to Zoning Districts,
regulations and restrictions, and has held public hearings; and
WHEREAS, all requirements of Articles 1011d, 101le, and 1011g, V.A.C.S. with regard to
changes in a zoning ordinance have been met,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS:
PREFACE
This ordinance is and shall hereby be codified as Chapter 12 of the College Station Code of
Ordinances and shall be referred to as the Zoning Ordinance.
This ordinance replaces and supersedes entirely Ordinance 850 and subsequent amendments,
providing that same shall continue to apply as to the enforcement of violations which occurred
thereunder and violations otherwise not subject to the enforcement of the provisions of this
ordinance. All violations of the provisions of this ordinance occurring after its effective date
shall be prosecuted or subject to enforcement hereunder, irrespective of whether or not such
conduct would have been in violation of any prior ordinances.
All ordinances pertaining to the classification for use of particular pieces of property shall be
unaffected hereby, and such ordinances are hereby confirmed.
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SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS, PROVISIONS FOR AN OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP
1.1 DIVISION OF CITY INTO USE DISTRICTS
The several districts into which the City of College Station is divided are hereby designated
and described as follows:
District A- 0 .............
Agriculture -Open Space.
District A- OR...........
Rural Residential Subdivision
District A -OX ..........
Existing Rural Residential
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2183 dated June 13, 1996)
District R -1 .............
Single Family Residential.
District R -IA ...........
Single Family Residential.
District R- 1B............
Single Family Residential.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2356 dated October 22, 1998)
District R -2 .............
Duplex Residential.
District R -3 .............
Townhouse - Rowhouse.
District R -4 .............
Apartment/Low Density
District R -5 .............
Apartment/Medium Density
District R -6 .............
Apartment/High Density
District R -7 .............
Mobile Home Park
District C- N .............
Neighborhood Business
District C- NG...........
Commercial Northgate
District A -P .............
Administrative /Professional
District C -1 .............
General Commercial
District C -2 .............
Commercial /Industrial
District C -3 .............
Planned Commercial
District M- 1 .............
Planned Industrial
District M- 2 .............
Heavy Industrial
District C- U .............
College and University
District P.U.D..........
Planned Unit Development
District C- P.U.D.......
Commercial Planned Unit Development District
WPC .....................
Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1819 dated September 14, 1989)
District C -B .............
Business Commercial
District R & D..........
Research and Development and Light Industry
District NG ..............
Northgate
Subdistrict NG -1 .....
Historic Northgate
Subdistrict NG -2 .....
Commercial Northgate
Subdistrict NG -3 .....
Residential Northgate
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2183 dated June 13, 1996)
District PDD ............
Planned Development District
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2297 dated January 7, 1998)
District OV ..............
Corridor Overlay District
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1.2 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
A. The city is hereby divided into the above zones, or districts, as shown on the Official
Zoning Map, which, together with all explanatory matter thereon is hereby adopted by
reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance. The Official Zoning Map shall be
identified by the signature of the Mayor attested by the City Secretary and bearing the
Seal of the City of College Station under the following words:
B. "This is to certif that this is the Official Zonin Map referred to in Section 1 of
Ordinance No. 85D of the City of College Station, �exas, dated October, 1972." If, in
accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and Section 211.006 of the Texas Local
Government Code, as amended, changes are made in the district boundaries or other
matter portrayed on the Official Zoning Map, such changes shall be entered on the
Official Zoning Map, promptly after the amendment has been approved by the City
Council and signed by the Mayor.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1797 dated January 26, 1989)
C. Approved zoning changes shall be entered on the Official Zoning Map by the City
PIanner and each change shall be identified on the Map with the date and number of the
ordinance making the change. No amendment to this ordinance which involves matter
portrayed on the Official Zoning Map shall become effective until after such change and
entry has been made on the said map.
No change of any nature shall be made on the Official Zoning Map or matter shown
thereon except in conformity with procedures set forth in this ordinance. Any
unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a
violation of this ordinance and punishable as provided under Section 18.
D. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official Zoning Map which may
from time to time be made or published, the Official Zoning Map which shall be located
in the office of the City Planning Division, shall be the final autliority as to the current
zoning status of land and water areas, buildings and other structures in the City. The
Official Zoning Map shall be available to the public at all hours when the City Hall is
open to the public.
1.3 REPLACEMENT OF OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
A. In the event that the Official Zoning Map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult
to interpret because of the nature and /or number of changes and additions, the City
Council may by resolution, adopt a new Official Zoning Map, which shall supersede the
prior Official Zoning Map. The new Official Zoning lap may correct drafting or other
errors or omissions in the prior Official Zoning Map, but no such correction shall have
the effect of amending the original Official Zoning Map or any subsequent amendment
thereof. The new Official Zoning Map shall be identified b the signature of the Mayor,
attested by the City Secretary, and bearing the Seal ofhe City and date under the
following words:
B. "This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official
Zoning Map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced) as part of Ordinance No.
850 o the ity of College Station, Texas."
C. Unless the prior Official Zoning Map has been lost or has been totally destroyed, the
prior map or an significant parts thereof remaining shall be preserved, together with all
available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.
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SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this ordinance, certain words as used herein are defined as follows:
ACCESSORY USE OR STRUCTURE, OR BUILDING: A building, structure, or use which:
A. is subordinate to and serves a primary use or principal structure;
B. is subordinate in area, extent, or purpose to the primary use served;
C. contributes to the comfort, convenience, or necessity of occupants of the primary use
served;
D. is located within the same zoning district as the primary use; and
E. in residential districts is not used for commercial purposes other than legitimate home
occupations, and is not rented to other than bona fide servants employed on the premises
and members of the family of the occupant(s) of the principal structure
Examples of accessory buildings, structures, or uses include, but are not limited to,
private garages, greenhouses, living quarters for family or servants, tool sheds, radio or
television antennae or bathhouses. Persons are related within the meaning of this section
if they are related within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity.
ANIMAL CARE FACILITIES: A place where animals are boarded and /or bred, including,
but not limited to stables and kennels.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2356 dated October 22, 1998)
ANTENNA: Any system of poles panels, rods, reflecting discs, or similar devices used for
the transmission or reception of radio frequency signals.
Omni - directional antenna ("whip" antenna) - transmits and receives radio frequency
signals in a 360 degree radial pattern.
Directional antenna ("panel" antenna) - transmits and receives radio frequency signals in
a specs is irectional pattern of less than 360 degrees.
Parab olic antenna ("dish" antenna) - is a bowl - shaped device for the reception and /or
transmission of radio frequenc signals in a specific directional pattern.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
ANTIQUE SHOP: A business which sells items whose value is greater than original purchase
price because of age or intrinsic value.
APARTMENT: An "apartment" is a room or group of rooms used as a dwelling for one (1)
family unit, with facili pes for preparing food therein.
APARTMENT BUILDING: A building or portion thereof used or intended to be used as a
home for three (3) or more families or households living independently of each other and each
equipped for preparation of food.
APARTMENT HOTEL: A building sed or intended to be used as a home of twelve (12 )or
more families, who are permanent residents, living independent) of each other, in which
building shall be located on the first floor living units for transient guests, and /or retail sales
and services.
APPLICANT: An individual seeking an action, a permit, or other approval under the
provisions of this ordinance.
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ART STUDIO OR GALLERY: Where objects of art are created or displayed for the ublic
enrichment or where said objects of art are displayed for sale (including the teaching o both
painting and sculpturing) as the primary use of the structure.
ATTACHED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY: A wireless
telecommunication facility that is affixed on an existing structure that is not primarily used for
the support or attachment of a wireless telecommunication facility and is not a normal
component of such a facility.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
ATTENDANT BUILDING: A building used to house the manager or attendant of a public or
private parking lot.
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP: Any premises or structures when used for the servicing
and /or repair of motor vehicles,, including paint and body work, engine rebuilding and minor
maintenance activities, irrespective of commercial gain derived therefrom. Excepted from this
definition are residential premises where not more than two (2) motor vehicles belonging to the
lawful residents thereof are involved in such activities at any one time, and not in operating
condition, or where not more than one (1) motor vehicle, whether or not in operating
condition and not belongin to the lawful residents thereof is involved in such activities for a
period of more than one (1 week, and only one (1) motor vehicle may be serviced and /or
repaired each month.
BARRICADE AREA FOR EXISTING TREES: An area protected throughout construction and
extending in a radius of 1 foot per caliper inch of tree diameter from every protected tree that
prevents intrusion by construction equipment, vehicles and people buf allows only hand
clearing of underbrush.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
BED & BREAKFAST INN: A residential structure where two (2) or fewer rooms are rented to
transient paying guests on an overnight basis with no more than one meal served daily, where
no cooking facilities are provided in the rooms and where the total number of permanent and
transient occupants does not exceed four (4) at any one time.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of College Station
(See Section 15).
BUILDING: A "building" is any structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of
persons, chattels or movable property of any kind and which is affixed to the land.
BUILDING COVERAGE AREA: The "building coverage area" of the lot is the gross area
covered by the structure when placed on the lot.
BUILDING OFFICIAL: The designated "Building Official" of the City of College Station, or
his designated representative.
BUILDING PLOT OR PREMISES: All of the land within a project, whether one or more
lots, developed according to a common plan or design for similar or compatible uses, which
singularly or in phases is treated as such for site plan review purposes. The determination of
the boundaries of a building lot shall be made as the first step in the site plan or project
review, unless such determination has previously been made at the time of plat approval. For
development not subject to site plan review, the building plot or premises shall be the exterior
boundary of any included lots, in the event that the structure is built upon more than one lot.
CANOPY TREE: Any self - supporting woody plant with one well - defined trunk and a distinct
and definite formed crown which attains a height of at least thirty (30) feet.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
CARPORT: A structure which has enclosing walls for less than 50% of its perimeter covered
with a roof and constructed specifically for the storage of one (1) or more motor vehicles.
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COUNTRY CLUB: A building or facility, adjacent to and associated with a golf course,
operated for social, educational, or recreational purposes. The primary sport shall be golf.
Secondary sports uses may include swimming, tennis, racquet s orts, equestrian activities and
similar sportm events. Other secondary uses may include: the on-premise sale and
consumption oriifood and drink including lcoholic beverages; health club activities; the sale of
sports equipment, restaurant, and pro shop. Additional uses include offering accommodations
on a dairy rate for transient uests; retail sales and maintenance facilities.
(As amended by Ordinance K. 1851 dated May 24, 1990)
DENSITY: The number of dwelling units per net acre as established in Section 7, Table A.
DIRECT -TO -HOME SERVICES: The distribution or broadcasting or programming or
services by satellite directly to the subscriber's premises without use of ground receiving or
distribution equipment, except at the subscribers premises or in the uplink process to the
satellite examples are direct broadcast satellites (DBS), multichannel multipoint distribution
(MMDS), and television broadcast stations (TVBS).
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
DORMITORY: Any structure specifically designed for the exclusive purpose of housing
students of a university, collegge or school, excepting resident staff.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1859 dated September 13, 1990)
DOUBLE PARKING ROW: Two parallel rows of spaces for the parking of motor vehicles
arranged so that when parked, the front end of each motor vehicle faces the front end of
another motor vehicle as illustrated in Section 9.
DWELLING: A "dwelling" is any building or portion thereof which is designed or used
exclusively for residential purposes.
END UNIT: That building or a group of contiguous buildings which lies adjacent to a side
property line for which no point contract of development or party wall agreement exists.
ENHANCED PAVING: Earth toned (not gray) decorative pavers, stamped concrete, or dyed
concrete.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
EXISTING TREE: Any self supporting woody plant, with one or more well - defined trunks
two inches (2 ") in diameter or greater at one foot above the ground.
(As amended 6y Ordinance No. 2317datedMarch 12, 1998)
EXTERIOR SIDE YARD: A yard which faces and is parallel to a side street.
FAMILY: A "family" is any number of related persons or not more than four (4) persons any
one of whom is unrelated to another, living as a single housekeeping unit. Persons are re)ated
within the meaning of this definition if they are related by consanguinity, affinity or legal
guardianship.
FILLING, RETAIL SERVICE STATION: An establishment where motor vehicle fuels and
supplies are regularly available and sold as the rimary use, and where vehicle repair and
servicing may occur, provided that enclosed area Tor such service and repairs shall be limited
to space for three (3) standard sized automobiles or light trucks.
FRATERNITY OR SORORITY: An organization of university students formed chiefly to
promote friendship and welfare among the members.
FRATERNITY OR SORORITY HOUSE: A structure used by a fraternity or sorority for the
purpose of providing a room or group of rooms used for sleeping purposes for some or all of
its members, which may include space for holding organization related meetings, gatherings or
social functions and may include common dining }acirities for the members.
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FRATERNITY OR SORORITY MEETING PLACE: An enclosed space, room or structure
used by a fraternity or sorority for the purpose of holding organization related meetings,
gatherings or social functions.
GARAGE, COMMERCIAL: Any premises or structure with enclosed work area for servicing
and repair of four (4) or more standard size automobiles or light (standard size) trucks, or for
one (1) or more vehicles of larger size, or where any number of vehicles are kept for
remuneration, hire or sale, and where motor vehicle fuels and supplies may be sold as a
secondary use.
GROUNDCOVER: A spreadingg plant including sods and grasses less than 18 inches in height.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
GROUP HOUSING: A building under joint occupancy that provides ggroup . sleeping
accommodations for more than 4 persons per household, where each unit may be equipped for
food preparation and where some common facilities (i.e.. living areas, bathrooms, dining
areas) serve all units within that building.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1854 dated July 26, 1990)
HOME OCCUPATIONS: A home occupation is that accessory use of a dwelling that shall
constitute all or some portion of the livelihood of a person or persons living in the dwelling,
and is subject to the following:
A. No home occupation shall be permitted that does any of the following:
1. Changes the outside appearance of the dwelling;
2. Is visible from the street;
3. Generates traffic, parking sewerage, or water use in excess of what is normal
in the residential neighborhood;
4. Results in the off - street or on- street parking of more than two (2) vehicles at
any one time not owned by members of the occupant family;
5. Creates a hazard to persons or property;
6. Results in electrical interference;
7. Is a nuisance;
8. Results in the outside storage or display of anything; or,
9. Includes employment within the home or on the premise of persons other than
members of the occupant family.
B. Examples of permitted home occupations include, but are not limited to:
1. Dress making, sewing, and tailoring;
2. Painting, sculpturing, or writing;
3. Telephone answering;
4. Home crafts such as model making, rug weaving, lapidary work etc.
5. Tutoring, limited to three (3) students at a time;
6. Computer programming;
7. Office, professional or service;
8. Bed & Breakfast Inn.
C. The following are prohibited as home occupations:
1. Barber beauty, and other personal service shops;
2. Animal hospitals, stables, or kennels;
3. Dance studios, schools;
4. Mortuaries
5. Private clubs;
6. Repair shops;
7. Restaurants;
8. Automobile paint or repair shops;
9. Doctor, dentist veterinarian or other medically related office;
10. Rooming /Boarding House.
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HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION: An incorporated, nonprofit organization operating under
recorded land agreements through which:
A. each lot and /or home owner in a planned unit or other described land area is
automatically a member,
B. each lot is automatically subject to charge for a proportionate share of the expenses for
the organization's activities, such as maintaining a common property, and
C. the charge, if unpaid, becomes a lien against the property.
HOSPITAL, SANITARIUM, OR NURSING HOME: A building or portion thereof, used or
designed for the housing or treatment of the sick, aged, mentally . ill, in lured or infirm
persons; provided that this definition shall not include rooms in any residential dw hotel,
apartment hotel not ordinarily intended to be occupied by said persons.
HOTEL: A building used or intended to be used as living quarters for transient guests, but not
excluding permanent guests, and may include a cafe, dru store, clothes pressing shop, barber
shop or other service facilities for the guests for compensation.
HUD -CODE MANUFACTURED HOME: A structure constructed after June 15, 1976,
according to the rules of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development,
transportable in one or more sections, which in traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in
width or 40 body feet or more in length, or when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet,
and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or
without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the
plumbing, heati air-conditioning and electrical systems.
M amended by Ortl'inance No. 2211 dated September 26, 1996)
KINDERGARTEN: Any school, private or parochial, operated for - profit or not, attended by
four (4) or more children at any one time during part of a twenty -four (24) hour day, which
provides a program of instruction or development activities for children below the first grade
level.
LOT: As used herein, a "lot" is the physical and undivided tract or parcel of land as shown on
a duly recorded plat.
MANUFACTURED HOME LOT: A parcel of land in a manufactured home park for the
placement of a single mobile or manufactured home and the exclusive use of its occupants.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK: A parcel of land under single ownership which has been
t lanned and improved for the placement of mobile or HUD -code manufactured homes for non
ransient use.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
MOBILE HOME: A structure constructed before June 15, 1976, transportable in one or more
sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or
more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a
permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent
oundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air -
conditioning, and electrical systems.
MOTEL: A building or group of two (2) or more detached semi - detached or attached
buildings containing guest rooms or apartments with automobile storage space provided in
connection therewith, which building or group is designed, intended or used primarily for the
accommodation of automobile travelers.
MULTIPLE BUILDING COMPLEX: More than one (1) principal building on a building plot
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NIGHT CLUB: A commercial establishment including, but not limited to bars, coffee houses
or similar establishments where a dance floor, music games or other entertainment is provided
and where the serving of food is not the pnncipa� business. Specifically included in this
classification are establishments that derive 75% or more of their gross revenue from the on-
premise sale of alcoholic beverages. Sexually oriented commercial enterprises as defined in
the City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4 Section 17 are not included in this
definition. "
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2204 dated August 29, 1996)
NON - CANOPY TREE: Any self-supporting woody plant with one or more trunks which
attains a height of at least fifteen (15) feet.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
ONE OWNERSHIP: Property which although belonging to one or more owners, has not been
partitioned or subdivided so as to be owned separately by more than one person, whether or
not related or participating in a joint enterprise.
PARKING - INTERIOR: Parking rows which are not located on the periphery of the proposed
protect site and further, where none of the parking spaces abut any property line associated
with the proposed project site.
PARKING - PERIPHERAL: Parking rows which abut the periphery or property lines
associated with the proposed project site.
PARKING SPACE: A space used for the parking of a motor vehicle not on the paved or
regularly traveled ortion of a public street or within private access easements and which meets
the requirements oT this ordinance as to size, location, and configuration.
PASTURAGE: Land used primarily for the grazing of animal stock.
PERMITTED USE: A use specifically allowed in one (1) or more of the various districts
without the necessity of obtaining a use permit.
PERSON: Every natural person, firm, partnership, joint venture, association corporation, or
other group which conducts activities regulated hereunder as a single entity, whether same be a
legal entity or not, venture, or trust.
PERSONAL SERVICE SHOP: An establishment which provides services related to grooming,
appearance care, or repair of personal apparel; and which may sell products used or
recommended for those same purposes incidental to the services provided.
PHARMACY: A store where drugs are prepared and /or dispensed.
PLANNED UNIT: A land area which has individual building sites and common property,
designed to be capable of satisfactory use and operation without the involvement of other
pro pert and which has been approved as a planned unit development under sections 7.19 or
7.28 oVtMs ordinance.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: A single planned unit as initially designed; or such a
unit as expanded by annexation of additional rand area; or a group of contiguous planned units,
as separate entities or merged into a single consolidated entity.
PLOT PLAN: A plan showing the use of the land, to include locations of buildings, drives
sidewalks, parking areas, drainage facilities and other structures to be constructed, and
anything else in accordance with Sections 10 and 11.
PROJECT PLAN: Drawings and related information illustrating a proposed project for which
a use permit, site plan permit, or parking area/landscape approval is sought.
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PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE (PRC): A committee composed of three alternating
members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, pursuant to this ordinance. This body acts
on appeals of specific decisions made by the site plan review Staff unless relief is otherwise
provided in development related ordinances.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2356 dated October 22, 1998)
RELATED: Persons are related when they are within the first or second degree of
consanguinity or affinity. Persons are not related by affinity unless lawfully married, and any
asserted common law marriage must be subject to an affidavit of record under the family code,
or a judicial determination.
REPAIR SHOPS: A shop exclusively for the repair of household goods and home equipment,
within a building with no outdoor storage of items or equipment, and where no noise, Gust, or
vibration is discernible beyond the property line.
RESTAURANT: An establishment that serves food and beverages primarily to persons seated
within the building his includes but is not limited to cafes tea rooms and outdoor cafes.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2029 dated August 26, 1993)
RESTAURANTS - FAST FOOD: An establishment that offers quick food which is
accomplished through a limited menu of items already prepared and held for service, or
prepared quickly. Orders are not generally taken at a customers table and food is generally
served in disposable wrapping or containers.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2029 dated August 26, 1993)
RETAIL FOOD STORE: A retail establishment selling meats, fruits, vegetables bakery
products, dairy products light hardware and other similar items which are purchased for use
and /or consumption off the premises (may be a drive -in or supermarket type).
ROOMING /BOARDING HOUSE: A group of rooms provided for persons other than
members of the occupant family (see definition of family) for compensation either in a
converted single familyy home or in a structure specifically designed for such purpose where
there are no cooking } acilities provided in individual living units and where meals may be
provided daily.
SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA: A broadcast receiver that receives signals directly from a
satellite rather than another broadcast system, and amplifies the signal at a focal point in front
of the receiving component.
SERVICE PROVIDER: Any company, corporation, alliance, individual or other legal entity
that provides a wireless telecommunication service directly to the public for a fee or to such
classes of users as to be effectively available directly to the public regardless of the facilities
used; services include, but are not limited to portable phones, car phones, pagers, digital data
transmission, or radio or television communications.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
SETBACK LINE: A line which marks the distance a structure must be from the property line,
and establishes the minimum required front, side or rear yard space of a building plot.
SHOPPING CENTER: A building plot developed or ultimately to be developed with three (3)
or more stores, shops, or commercial enterprises, and which has shared parking facilities or
access.
SHRUB: A woody perennial plant differing from a perennial herb by its more woody stem and
from a tree by its low stature and habit of branching from the base.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
SINGLE PARKING ROW: A single row of spaces for the parking of motor vehicles as
illustrated in Section 9.
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SITE PLAN: SEE PLOT PLAN
STEALTH TECHNOLOGY or FACILITY: Design technology that blends the wireless
telecommunications facility nto the surrounding environment; examples of stealth facilities
include but are not limited to architecturally screened roof - mounted antennas, building -
mounted antennas painted and /or textured to match the existing structure, antennas integrated
into architectural elements such as church spires or window wall, and antenna structures
designed to resemble light poles or flag poles.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
STORAGE GARAGE: A "storage garage" is any premises and structure used exclusively for
the storage of more than five (5) automobiles.
STRUCTURE: Anything constructed, built or erected.
STRUCTURE, PRINCIPAL: The principal structure which fulfills the purpose for which the
building plot is intended.
TOWNHOUSE: One (1) of a group of no less than three (3) nor more than twelve (12)
attached dwelling units, each dwelling unit located on a separate lot and thereby distinguished
from condominium units.
TRANSMISSION TOWER: A wireless telecommunications support structure designed
primarily of the support and attachment of a wireless telecommunications facility.
Transmission towers include:
M tower - A self - supporting structure composed of a single spire used to support
telecommunications antenna and /or related equipment.
Lattice tower - A self - supporting three or four sided, open, steel frame structure used to
support telecommunications antenna and /or related equipment.
Guyed tower - An open, steel frame structure that requires wires and anchor bolts for
support.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
USE: The actual use(s) of a parcel of ground, whether conducted within or without structures
buildings, or improvements. An unoccupied and unused structure is not a use, irrespective of
its design, purpose, or utility.
VARIANCE: A legal modification of the district provisions as provided for in Section 15
VETERINARY HOSPITAL: A place where animals are given medical care and the boarding
of animals is limited to short-term care incidental to the hospital use.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2356 dated - October 22, 1998)
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY (WTF): An unstaffed facility operating
for the transmission and reception of low -power radio signals consisting of an equipment
shelter or cabinet a support structure, antennas and related equipment.
(ws amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
YARD: See Section 8.7.
ZONING OFFICIAL: The designated "Zoning Official" of the City of College Station, or his
designated representative.
Definitions not expressly prescribed herein are to be construed in accordance with customary
usage in municipar planning and engineering practice
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SECTION 3. RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the Official Zoning
Map, the following rules shall apply:
3.1 Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streets, highways, or
alleys shall be construed to follow such center lines.
3.2 Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as
following such lot lines.
3.3 Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as
following such city limits.
3.4 Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between
the rails of the main line.
3.5 Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shorelines
and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as moving with the actual
shoreline. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center tines of streams,
rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such center
lines.
3.6 Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in Subsections 3.1
through 3.5 above shaft be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated in a
classirication amendment shall be determined by the scale of the map.
3.7 Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those
shown on the Official Zoning Map, or in other circumstances not covered by Subsections
3.1 through 3.6 above, the I oard of Adjustment shall interpret the district boundaries.
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SECTION 4. APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
4.1 UNIFORMITY
The regulations set by this ordinance within each district shall be minimum re
ggulations and
shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, except as hereinafter provided.
A. No person shall initiate any development or construction activity, including site
preparation, foundation forming, sign erection, construction, improvement, repair or
demolition within a newly annexed area without first ap lying for and obtaining the
appropriate permits or other approvals required by City Ord
B. No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or
structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or
structurally altered except in conformity with all the regulations herein specified for the
district in which it is located.
C. No part of a yard, or other open space or off - street parking or loading space required
about or in connection with any building, building plot, or use for the purpose of
complying with this ordinance, shall be included as part of a yard open space, or off -
street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building, building plot, or
use.
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SECTION 5. NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY
5.1 NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY:
A. Any territory hereafter annexed to the City of College Station shall be classified as
District A -(3, for a period not to exceed one (1) year. If a zone change request is not
received by the City within this year the Commission shall initiate zone change
proceedings.
B. No person relying on a claim of vested rights shall continue any development activity
within a newly annexed area without first applying for and obtaining a building permit.
C. Any person with an interest in property within a newly annexed area may apply to the
Zoning Official for a determination of the vested rights such person has, if any to
continue development activities initiated prior to annexation. Such determinations shall
be based upon all pertinent facts, and upon the relevant decisions of state and federal
courts. The applicant may submit any written evidence to the Zoning Official for
consideration. The Zoning Official's wntten determination, once approved by the City
Attorney, shall be final unless duly appealed to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to
Section 15.
D. Any final action of the Zoning Official may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment
pursuant to Section 15.
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SECTION 6. NON - CONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
Non - conforming use shall mean the use of any property which would, in the absence of an
exception permitting such a use to continue, subject to restrictions, be contrary to the
provisions of this ordinance. A non - conforming use is unlawful if no exception allows its
continuance, but is lawful to the extent that an applicable exception in this ordinance permits
its temporary or restricted continuation.
6.1 Except as hereinafter specified, any use, building or structure existing at the time of
enactment of the Zoning Ordinance or classification amendment applicable to its use,
may be continued even though such use, building or structure may not conform with the
previsions of this ordinance for the district in which it is located; provided, however, that
this section shall not apply to any use, building or structure established in violation of a
Zoning Ordinance or classification amendment previously in effect in College Station.
6.2 A use existing on the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance or classification amendment
applicable to its use, which would only be permitted thereunder as a conditional use
shall be a lawful non - conforming use until altered under Section 14. In the event of
issuance of a conditional use permit, such use becomes a permitted and lawful use.
6.3 An existing use or structure that is not in compliance with this Ordinance or classification
amendment applicable to the use or structure shall not be enlarged, extended,
reconstructed, substituted, or structurally altered (except should same be required by
superior law or by Court order) unless:
A. The use or structure is brought into compliance with this ordinance; or,
B. Except as follows:
1. When authorized by the Board of Adjustment in accordance with the provisions of
Section 15, the substitution for a non - conforming use of another non - conforming
use, or an extension of a non - conforming use, may be made.
2. When authorized by the Board of Adjustment in accordance with the provisions of
Section 15, enlargement or completion of a building devoted to a non - conforming
use may be made upon the lot occupied by such buildingg where such extension is
necessary and incidental to the existing use of such buiIc ing and does not exceed
twenty -five per cent (25%) of the original area of non - conformity.
3. When authorized by the Board of Adjustment in accordance with the provisions of
Section 15 a non - conforming use may be extended throughout those parts of a
building which were manifestly designed or arranged for such use prior to the
date on which such use of said building became non - conforming, if no structural
alterations, except those required by law, are made therein.
6.4 Whenever a non - conforming use has been discontinued and changed to a conforming use,
or whenever a non - conforming use has been discontinued or abandoned for more than
three (3) months, a presumption of intent to abandon said use shall have been established
and the right to continue the former non - conforming use shall no longer exist.
Subsequent operation as a non - conforming use shall be unlawful.
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SECTION 7. SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
7.1 DISTRICT A -O: AGRICULTURAL - OPEN
A. PURPOSE: This district includes lands within the corporate limits of the City which are
not subdivided and are relatively undeveloped. It may also include those areas mentioned
in Section 5 above. This district is designed to promote orderly, timely, economical
growth and to recognize current conditions. It is a reserved area in which the future
growth of the City can occur.
B. PERMITTED USES:
Single family dwellings.
Mobile Homes, located pursuant to an approved location permit as provided in Section
7.9H.
(As amended by ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
HUD -code manufactured homes, located pursuant to an approved location permit as
provided in Section 7.911.
(As amended by ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
Barn, stable for keeping private animal stock.
Country club (publicly or privately owned).
Crop production.
Farm.
Truck garden (including greenhouse for commercial purposes).
Golf Course.
Home Occupations.
Pasturage.
Poultry production (non - commercial).
Riding academy (private).
(As amended by ordinance No. 2211 dated September 26, 1996)
C. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: Refer to Section 8.12.
(As amended by ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
D. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
E. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
F. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
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7.1A DISTRICT A -OR: RURAL RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
A. PURPOSE: This district allows different infrastructure standards from the more
urbanized developments within the City and is intended for developments of a minimum
of 100 acres that are to be subdivided into single family tracts no smaller than one acre
each. Generally, locations are intended to be at the periphery of the City where
infrastructure may not yet be available and not within the urbanized core. In the
developed area of the City where infrastructure is available for extension there may be
locations where a rural subdivision would be appropriate depending on surrounding land
uses and the existing road system.
B. PERMITTED USES:
Single family dwellings
Home Occupations
Barn, stable for keeping private animal stock incidental to the principal residential use
C. SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: The initial submission to the Commission shall consist of
a request for zone change, a preliminary subdivision plat and a preliminary development
plan. If these area proved by the Commission, they will be sent forward to the Council
with a recommendation for approval of the zone change request with the condition that a
final plat, final development _plan (including a sanitary sewer master plan illustrating how
each lot within the subdivision will eventually be gravity sewered) and all related
information be presented to the Council through the Commission within one (1) year
from the date of approval of the zone change request. If this condition is not met within
this one year, then the zoning shall revert to that prior to the request. This period of one
year may be extended for an additional twelve month period on presentation and approval
of information acceptable to the Commission and Council that extenuating circumstances,
beyond the control for the developer, have prevented compliance within the one year
period.
Subdivision Plat: The subdivision plat shall be as required by the Subdivision
Regulations section regarding Rural Subdivision Standards.
Development Plans: Plans, reports and related information shall be presented in
su icient detail to enable the Commission and Council to evaluate the proposed
development in accordance with the provisions of this section. The Commission and
Council shall ascertain that the plans for the proposed rural subdivision meet the
following criteria:
1. The proposed subdivision will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding
land uses.
2. The proposed subdivision conforms to the policies and goals of the Comprehensive
Plan for development of the City and shall not be contrary to the thoroughfare or
infrastructure master plans.
3. The proposed subdivision will be consistent with the intent and purpose of this
district.
4. Adjacent property will not be adversely affected.
D. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: Refer to Section 8.12.
E. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
F. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
G. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2165 dated January 25, 1996)
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7.1B DISTRICT A -OX: EXISTING RURAL RESIDENTIAL
A. PURPOSE: This district is intended for existing single family tracts that are rural in
character and annexed by the City. These are areas that do not meet many of the City's
codes and ordinances and are likely to remain residential for the foreseeable future.
B. PERMITTED USES:
All in A -O plus the following:
Mobile Homes, located pursuant to an approved location permit as provided in Section
7.911.
(As amended by ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
HUD -code Manufactured Homes, located pursuant to an approved location permit as
provided in Section 7.911.
(As amended by ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
Home Occupations.
Catfish Farm.
Commercial Horse Stable.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2211 dated September 26, 1996)
C. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: Refer to Section 8.12.
D. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
E. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
F. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2165 dated January 25, 1996)
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7.2 DISTRICT R -1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
A. PURPOSE: This district includes lands subdivided for single family residential purposes
and associated uses. This district is designed to provide sufficient, suitable residential
neighborhoods, protected from incompatible uses, provided with necessary facilities and
services.
B. PERMITTED USES:
Single family dwellings.
Home occupations.
C. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: Refer to Section 8.12.
D. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
E. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
F. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
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7.3 DISTRICT R -1A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
A. PURPOSE: This district is designed to provide land for detached single family residential
development for smaller lot sizes with greater design flexibility.
B. PERMITTED USES:
Single family dwellings.
Home occupations.
C. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: Refer to Section 8.12.
D. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
E. PARKING REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 9.
F. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
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7.3A DISTRICT R -111 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
A. PURPOSE: This district is designed to provide land for detached single family residential
suburban development. This district contains lots that are larger than the minimum R -1
lot, but smaller than the minimum A -OR.
B. PERMITTED USES:
Single family dwellings.
Home occupations.
C. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: Refer to Section 8.12.
D. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
E. PARKING REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 9.
F. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
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7.4 DISTRICT R -2 DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL
A. PURPOSE: This district contains land which has been subdivided for single family
residential purposes and associated uses as well as larger parcels of property which lend
themselves to duplex dwellings. This district is at moderate density. It may be utilized as
a transitional zone between low density and other residential uses.
B. PERMITTED USES:
Duplex dwelling units.
Single family dwellings, built under the restrictions of District R -lA.
Home occupations.
C. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: Refer to Section 8.12.
D. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
E. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Where parking is provided in the front yard, an eight
foot (8') setback shall be required between the property line and the nearest side of the
parking pad. This 8' setback area must contain a 3' screen consisting of a continuous
berm, edge, or wall. In addition an eight foot (8') setback shall be required between
the dwelling unit and the nearest side of the parking pad.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2139 dated July 13, 1995)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
F. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
G. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS: Each unit shall contain 200 landscape points. All
plantings must be drought - resistant and native to this area.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 2139 dated July 13, 1995)
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7.5 DISTRICT R -3 TOWNHOUSE
A. PURPOSE: This district contains land which is to be used for a unique type of dwelling,
which is designed for individual ownership or ownership in group of single family
attached residences constructed on individually platted lots.
B. PERMITTED USES:
Single family dwellings, built under the zoning restrictions of District R- IA.
Townhouses.
Home occupations.
C. SITE PLAN /LANDSCAPE REVIEW REQUIRED: Refer to Sections 10 and 11.
D. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: These conditional uses may be allowed in district
R -3 in addition to any available under Section 8.12:
Duplex dwelling units built under the restrictions of District R -2, each dwelling unit to be
constructed on separately platted lot, and must meet the fire separation requirements of
applicable codes.
E. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
F. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
G. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2356 dated October 22, 1998)
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7.6 DISTRICT R -4 APARTMENT /LOW DENSITY
A. PURPOSE: This district provides land for development of apartment and condominium
units at low densities. This district may serve as a transitional zone between lower density
residential areas and other residential or non - residential areas.
B. PERMITTED USES:
Single family dwellings, built under the zoning restrictions of District R- IA.
Duplex dwelling units, built under the zoning restrictions of District R -2.
Townhouse dwelling units, built under the zoning restrictions of District R -3.
Apartment(s) and Apartment buildings.
Convalescent homes.
Home occupations.
Parking lots associated with other permitted uses in this district.
Rooming and Boarding houses.
C. SITE PLAN /LANDSCAPE REVIEW REQUIRED: Refer to Sections 10 and 11.
D. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: Refer to Section 8.12.
E. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
F. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
G. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
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7.7 DISTRICT R -5 APARTMENT /MEDIUM DENSITY
A. PURPOSE: This district provides land for development of apartment and condominium
units at medium densities. This district may serve as a transitional zone between
residential areas and non - residential areas.
B. PERMITTED USES:
Single family dwellings, built under the zoning restrictions of District R -IA.
Duplex dwelling units, built under the zoning restrictions of District R -2.
Townhouse dwelling units, built under the zoning restrictions of District R -3.
Apartment(s) and Apartment buildings.
Convalescent homes.
Home occupations.
Dormitories.
Parking lots associated with other permitted uses in this district.
Rooming and boarding houses.
C. SITE PLAN /LANDSCAPE REVIEW REQUIRED: Refer to Sections 10 and 11.
D. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be allowed
in addition to any use allowed under section 8.12:
Fraternity or sorority houses and meeting places which conform to all other requirements
of the R -5 District, and are found to be compatible with the general character of the
E area within which they are proposed to be located, which do not jeopardize the
health, safety or welfare of the public by their presence in the proposed location, which
are consistent with the spirit, intent, and objectives of this ordinance, and which do not
negatively damage, affect, or curtail the uses of adjacent or nearby property.
Group housing. (As amended by Ordinance 1854 dated July 26, 1990)
E. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
F. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
G. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
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7.8 DISTRICT R -6 APARTMENT BUILDINGS /HIGH DENSITY
A. PURPOSE: This district contains land used for a variety of housing types, primarily
multiple family dwellings. This district is designed to provide the widest range ol� housing
types as well as the highest density in the community.
B. PERMITTED USES:
Single family dwellings, built under the zoning restrictions of District R- IA.
Duplex dwelling units, built under the zoning restrictions of District R -2.
Townhouse dwelling units, built under the zoning restrictions of District R -3.
Apartment(s) and Apartment buildings.
Convalescent homes.
Home occupations.
Dormitories.
Parking lots associated with other permitted uses in this district.
Rooming and Boarding houses.
C. SITE PLAN /LANDSCAPE REVIEW REQUIRED: Refer to Sections 10 and 11.
D. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be allowed
in addition to any use allowed under Section 8.12:
Fraternity or sorority houses and meeting places which conform to all other requirements
of the R -5 District, and are found to be compatible with the general character of the
E area within which they are proposed to be located, which do not jeopardize the
health, safety or welfare of the ublic by their presence in the proposed location, which
are consistent with the spirit, intent, and objectives of this ordinance, and which do not
negatively damage, affect, or curtail the uses of adjacent or nearby property.
Group housin
As amended by Ordinance No. 1854 dated July 26, 1990)
E. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
F. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
G. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
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7.9 DISTRICT R -7 MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
A. PURPOSE: This district contains land which is located designed, and is to be operated
as a site for residential uses for mobile and HUh -code manufactured homes in
accordance with the following District Regulations:
(As amended by ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
B. PERMITTED USES: Mobile and manufactured home parks. Accessory manufactured
home park uses such as recreational areas, maintenance buildings, laundry facilities, and
the like are permitted as well.
(As amended by ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
C. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: Refer to Section 8.12.
(As amended by ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
D. AREA REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum manufactured home park area - 2 acres.
Maximum density - 10 dwelling units per acre (gross density).
Minimum mobile or manufactured home setback off of a public street - 25'.
Minimum mobile or manufactured home setback off an interior park property boundary -
15' .
Minimum mobile or manufactured home setback off of a park street, common parking
area, or other common area - 10'.
Minimum distance between two mobile or manufactured homes - 15'.
Minimum distance between all structures (mobile homes, manufactured homes, and other
structures) - 15', except that private storage buildings located on an individual
manufactured home lot need not maintain a separation from the mobile or manufactured
home that occupies the same lot.
(As amended by ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
E. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
(As amended by ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
F. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
G. SITE PLAN /LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS: The construction, reconstruction
alteration, or enlargement of a manufactured home park must be pursuant to an approve)
site plan. In addition to the requirements contained in Sections 10 and 11, the following
development requirements shale provided:
1. Buffer yards - All manufactured home parks located adjacent to property developed
as residential, commercial, or industrial uses shall provide screening of six foot
high fences combined with a 20' landscaped area along the property boundary line
separating the ark and such adjacent uses. Four canopy trees minimum 2'
cat 16 16 understory trees (minimum 4' - 5' in height), and 24 shrubs (minimum
2'-3' in height) shall be provided for every 100 lineal feet of common boundary.
2. Parking areas may be located within common parking areas or on individual
manufactured home lots, provided that the pparkingg required for each mobile or
manufactured home must be located within 20U; of the home.
3. Each manufactured homes lot shall have access to public utilities, and it shall have
vehicular access to either a public right -of -way or private drive.
(As amended by ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
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H. PERMITS REQUIRED: The placement or replacement of an individual mobile home or
a HUD -code manufactured home within an approved manufactured home park shall be
pursuant to a Location Permit issued by the Building Official and Zoning Official. The
application for such a permit shall be accompanied by a location plan including the
f6nowing information:
1. Location plan showinZ the dimension of the site, required setback lines the
placement of the mobile or manufactured home, the designated parking, and any
existing structures on the same or adjoining lots.
2. A signed, dated application, requesting permission to locate the structure on the lot.
3. A legal description of the location of the property within the City.
4. An indication of the proposed delivery route to the designated site. Deliver routes
shall not include residential streets, unless the designated site has sole frontage on
the affected residential street.
An Electrical Permit will also be required before an electrical service may be extended to a
mobile or manufactured home. Application shall be in accordance with the most current
edition of the National Electrical Code.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
I. INDIVIDUAL MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME REQUIREMENTS
Skirting - all manufactured and mobile homes within the park shall be skirted with
brick vinyl, or other solid skirting materials within four months of occupancy of the
lot.
2. Trailer hitches - all trailer hitches and other devices designed to aid in the transport
of the manufactured or mobile homes must be removed within four months of
occupancy of the lot.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
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7.10 DISTRICT C -N NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
A. PURPOSE: This district provides small commercial sites for residential convenience
goods and personal service businesses. No use shall be allowed which would adversely
affect the health, safety, welfare, or residential character of the neighborhood. The use
shall be a low traffic generator and shall not create any noise, light, or odors abnormal to
the neighborhood. No outside storage or display of goods or materials shall be allowed.
B. PERMITTED USES:
All uses permitted within the C -N District shall be determined for each proposed location
by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to the procedures established in
Section 10.6. Uses to be considered by the Commission are:
Retail sales of beer and wine only - restricted to off - premises consumption - 2,500 square
feet maximum floor area.
Retail food store - 2,500 square feet maximum floor area.
Retail sales - 2,000 square feet maximum floor area.
Restaurant providing prepared food for off - premise consumption only - 1,500 square feet
maximum floor area.
Personal service shops - 2,000 square feet maximum floor area.
Offices - 2,000 square feet maximum floor area.
Small recycli collection facilities.
as amended by Ordinance No. 1905 dated September 12, 1991)
Other uses to be determined by the Commission.
C. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS: The followin sppecial restrictions are applicable to all
developments located within C -N zoning Disricts:
1. 10,000 square feet total maximum building floor area.
2. No C -N zoning district shall exceed 2 acres in area.
3. Adjacent C -N zoning districts shall not exceed a combined total of 2 acres in area.
4. Minimum depth -
1 acre or less site - 150 feet
Site greater than 1 acre - 250 feet.
5. No restaurants providing on- premise consumption or commercial amusements shall
be allowed.
D. SITE PLAN /LANDSCAPE REVIEW REQUIRED: Refer to Sections 10 and 11.
E. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be allowed
in addition to any use allowed under section 8.12:
Funeral Homes.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1732 dated January 14, 1988)
Large Recycling Facilities
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1905 dated September 12, 1991)
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7.11 DISTRICT C -NG COMMERCIAL NORTHGATE
A. PURPOSE: The area described herein is determined to be unique and to contain some
historic significance; therefore, this special zoning district shall ap ly only in this area
and shall incorporate regulations designed to aid development an redevelopment in a
manner compatible with the character of the area. The area is described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of Church Street and the centerline of Nagle
Street; Thence S45 degrees 24'10"E a distance of 440.82' to a point in University Drive;
Thence S45 degrees 35'50 "W a distance of 703.10' to a point Thence S44 degrees
05'50 "W a distance of 1157.87' to a point; Thence N81 degrees 34'45 "W a distance of
395.70' to a point; Thence N65 degrees 40'33 "W a distance of 127.09' to a point in the
centerline of Church Street; Thence N44 degrees 35'50 "E a distance of 2138.39' to the
POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 20.095 acres more or less; and,
The area is amended to include Lots 1 -6 and 22, Block 11, Boyett Subdivision by action
of the City Council on January 28, 1988.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1736 dated January 28, 1988).
B. PERMITTED USES: All in R -6 and C -1 subject to project review.
C. PROJECT REVIEW REQUIRED: All projects require P.R.C. review. Applicants shall
file an application form with the City Planner no less than ten (10) days prior to the
P.R.C. meeting at which the proposal is to be reviewed. The applicant shall be notified of
the time, date, and place of the P.R.C. meeting. Reports shall be kept for all P.R.C.
meetings. The P.R.C. shall file with the City Planner a written report on the final plan
app roved by the Committee, together with a copy of the final plan itself, certified by the
Ci Planner for compliance with the P.R.C. requirements. Refer to Section 10.1 -C for
guidelines on preparation of a site plan.
D. APPEAL: Refer to Section 10.3 for the appeal process of a decision of the P.R.C.
E. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS: In reviewing a project, the P.R.C. may require traffic and
parking impact studies, a review of existing occupancy and other reasonable appropriate
data to determine the impact of the project. Additional' parking and landscaping may be
required if determined to necessary to relieve this impact.
F. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be allowed
in addition to any use allowed under section 8.12:
Funeral homes.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1732 dated January 14, 1988)
Large recycling collection facilities.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1905 dated September 12, 1991)
G. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Minimum front setback: 10 feet.
H. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: As required by P.R.C.
I. SIGN REGULATIONS: See Section 12, except freestanding and roof signs are
prohibited.
J. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: As required by P.R.C.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1764 dated July 14, 1988)
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7.12 DISTRICT A -P ADMINISTRATIVE - PROFESSIONAL
A. PURPOSE: This district would accommodate selected commercial businesses which
provide a service rather than sell products, either retail or wholesale. The uses allowed
have relatively low traffic generation and require limited location identification.
B. PERMITTED USES:
Administrative offices.
Art studio or gallery.
Business, music, dance, or commercial schools.
Financial institutions.
Doctor or dentist offices.
Government offices.
Offices, professional or service.
Photographer's studio.
Radio, TV station (no towers).
Public parking lot for operating vehicles.
Real estate office.
Small recycli collection facilities.
Rs amended by Ordinance No. 1905 dated September 12, 1991)
Travel agency or tourist bureau.
Other personal service shops.
C. SITE PLAN /LANDSCAPE REVIEW REQUIRED: Refer to Sections 10 and 11.
D. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be allowed
in addition to any use allowed under section 8.12.
Funeral homes.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1732 dated January 14, 1988)
Large recycling collection facilities.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1905 dated September 12, 1991)
(As amended by ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
Veterinary hospitals.
(As amended by ordinance No. 2356 dated October 22, 1998)
E. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
F. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
G. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
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7.14 DISTRICT C -2 COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL
A. PURPOSE: This district is designed to provide locations for outlets offering goods and
services to a limited segment of the general public. The uses included primarily serve
other commercial and industrial enterprises.
B. PERMITTED USES: All in C -1 plus the following:
Animal care facilities.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2356 dated October 22, 1998)
Boarding kennels (public).
Carting, crating, express storage.
Farm implement sales (new or used), storage, repair.
Garden (including greenhouse), for commercial purposes.
General merchandise warehouse.
Hardware (industrial sales).
Lumber and building material sales and storage.
Monument sales.
Machine shop.
Sheet metal fabrication shop.
Sign shop (painting, manufacturing).
Trailer and /or accessory equipment sales, rental, storage or repair.
Welding shop.
Wholesales and service.
Other uses will be considered by the Commission.
C. SITE PLAN /LANDSCAPE REVIEW REQUIRED: Refer to Sections 10 and 11.
D. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be allowed
in addition to any use allowed under Section 8.12:
Large recycling collection facilities.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1905 dated September 12, 1991)
E. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
F. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
G. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
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7.15 DISTRICT C -3 PLANNED COMMERCIAL
A. PURPOSE: This district is designed to provide locations for commercial sites that are too
small for may permitted uses in the General Commercial District. These are moderately
low traffic generators that have little impact on adjacent areas and on adjacent
thoroughfares.
(As amended by Ordinance 2204 dated August 29, 1996)
B. PERMITTED USES: All in A -P plus the following:
Alcoholic beverage sales - retail and wholesale
Car wash.
Cleaner /laundry.
Cold storage.
Garage, commercial.
�.. Mini - storage warehouses.
Nursery/plant sales.
Radio and TV stations (no towers).
Rental - vehicles and equipment.
I
Repair shops.
Retail sales and service.
Shopping center.
Other uses ma be permitted by the Commission.
j �As amended by Ordinance 2204 dated August 29, 1996)
C. SITE PLAN /LANDSCAPE REVIEW REQUIRED: Refer to Sections 10 and 11.
D. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be allowed
L in addition to any use allowed under Section 8.12:
Restaurants, at a maximum of 1500 square feet, without a drive -thru.
(As amended by Ordinance 2204 dated August 29, 1996)
Funeral homes.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1732 dated January 14, 1988)
Large recycling collection facilities.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1905 dated September 12, 1991)
i E. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section. Maximum lot size
L_
3 acres.
F. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
G. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
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7.16 DISTRICT M -1 PLANNED INDUSTRIAL
A. PURPOSE: This district is provided for high technological, light manufacturing, non-
polluting industries ppropperlyy proportioned and designed for aesthetic appeal, with
controlled design o� planf and construction materials. Not only site design and
layout but facades, materials, lightingg and apparent architectural aspects of the pro'ect
are subject to review and approval. A�1� vehicle access shall be paved. The M -1 District
may be compatible with adjacent uses in any other district, depending upon the character
of the operation and the conditions imposed.
B. PERMITTED USES:
Research and development.
Laboratories.
Instrument and component manufacturing.
Apparel manufacturing.
Rubber and plastics product manufacturing.
Transportation component manufacturing.
Printing and allied products.
Electrical machine manufacturing.
Fabricated metal products manufacturing.
Office equipment and supplies manufacturing.
Offices.
Warehousing.
Large recycling collection facilities.
Small recycling collection facilities.
Other uses will be considered by the Commission.
C. SITE PLAN /LANDSCAPE REVIEW REQUIRED: Refer to Sections 10 and 11.
D. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be allowed
in addition to any use allowed under Section 8.12:
Funeral homes. (As amended by Ordinance No. 1732 dated January 14, 1988)
(As amended by ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
E. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
F. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
G. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
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7.17 DISTRICT M -2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
A. PURPOSE: This district is designed to provide land for manufacturing and industrial
activities with� ggeneration of nuisance characteristics greater than activities permitted in
the C -2 and ICI -1 zonin districts. Uses within this district are not compatible with
residential uses and lower intensity commercial uses.
B. PERMITTED USES: All uses permitted in M -1 and C -2, excluding C -1 uses, plus the
following:
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
Aircraft landing strips, sales, service, rental, or repair.
Broadcasting towers for radio and television.
Concrete products manufacturing.
Food processing plants.
Machine shops.
Salvage or junk yards (for pipe, sheet metal, automobiles, lumber, etc., when visually
screened on front, rear, and all sides with a solid six (6) foot high fence).
Storage tanks (for liquid petroleum and explosives).
Tire shops, including vulcanizing and retreading.
Warehousing.
NOTE- C -1 GENERAL COMMERCIAL USES ARE ALLOWED IN THE
FOLLOWING AREA BY COUNCIL ACTION OF JUNE 14, 1984:
All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in the J. E. Scott League in
College Station, Brazos County, Texas, being all of those tracts conveyed to Jersey Street
Ent rprises by deeds recorded in Volume 563, Page 70• Volume 518, Page 346; Volume
P age 789 and Volume 543 Page 797 of the Deed kecords of Brazos County Texas,
those tracts conveyed to Drew Woods Leasing Corporation by deeds recorded in 'Volume
271, Page 166, and Volume 228, Page 605 of fhe Deed Records of Brazos County,
Texas, g l of that 1.086 acre tract conveyed to Drew Woods, Inc. by deed recorded in
Volume 403, Page 291 of the Deed Records of Brazos County„ Texas, and part of those
two tracts conveyed to Robert Callaway Corporation by deeds recorded in Volume 539
Page 10 and Volume 539 Page 15 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and
being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the southwest line of the Southern Pacific Railroad Right -
of -way and the southeast line of Jersey Street.
Thence S 29 degrees 40'37" E - 777.42 feet along the southwest line of said railroad
right -of -way to the most easterly corner of that tract conveyed to Drew Woods Leasing
Corporation by deed recorded in Volume 228, Page 605 of the Deed Records of Brazos
County, Texas;
Thence N 60 degrees 19' 23" E - 10.00 feet to the most northerly corner of the said
Drew Woods, Inc. tract;
Thence S 29 degrees 40'37" E - 375.5 feet along the northeast line of the said Drew
Woods, Inc. tract to the most easterly corner of same;
Thence S 60 degrees 19' 23" W - 126.00 feet along the southeast line of the said Drew
Woods, Inc. tract to the most southerly corner of same;
Thence S 18 degrees 09'51" E - 1078.63 feet along he northeast line of the said Robert
Callaway tract to the northwest line of Luther Street;
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Thence S 41 degrees 29'58 "W - 158.31 feet along the northwest line of Luther Street to
the northeast line of Marion Pugh Drive;
Thence N 22 degrees 01'45" W - 2231.85 feet along the northeast line of Marion Pugh
Drive to the southeast line of Jersey Street;
Thence N 45 degrees 26'16" E - 190.48 feet along the southeast line of Jersey Street to
the Point of Beginning and containing 11.18 acres of land, more or less.
(Above metes and bounds taken from Ordinance 1525; please refer to Exhibit A of that
ordinance).
C. SITE PLAN /LANDSCAPE REVIEW REQUIRED: Refer to Sections 10 and 11.
D. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be allowed
in addition to any use allowed under Section 8.12:
Funeral homes.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1732 dated January 14, 1988)
E. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
F. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
G. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
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7.18 DISTRICT C -U COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY
A. PURPOSE: This district contains lands which are primarily located within the boundaries
of the Texas A &M University campus. The district provides for advance consideration
and lanning by the City for development which nii ht occur in relation to parking,
traffic generation, and any demands which might be placed on the City's administrative
or service functions.
B. PERMITTED USES:
State university.
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7.19 DISTRICT P -U -D PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
A. PURPOSE: The purpose of this district is to permit such flexibility and to provide
performance criteria which can result in planned developments which produce:
1. A maximum choice in the type of environment and living available to the public;
2. Open space and recreation areas;
3. A pattern of development which preserves trees, outstanding natural topography and
geologic features, and prevents soil erosion;
4. A creative approach to the use of land and related physical development;
5. An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets, thereby
lowering housing costs;
6. An environment of stable character in harmony with surrounding development;
7. A more desirable environment than would be possible through strict application of
other sections or districts in this ordinance.
B. The Planned Unit Development District is designed to provide for small and large scale
developments incorporating a single type or a variety of residential and related uses
which are planned and developed as a unit. Such develo ments may consist of individual
lots or may have common building sites. Common land - located within the Planned Unit
Development must be an essential and a ma*or element of the plan which is related to and
effects the long -term value of the homes and other development. A planned unit shall be a
separate entity with a distinct character in harmony with the surrounding development.
In a Planned Unit Development, if maximum building eights, minimum lot sizes,
setback lines, lot widths, or lot depths are to be different from established standards for
the respective land uses, approval for such deviation must be acquired from the Planning
and Zoning Commission. No structure shall be constructed within fifteen (15) feet of the
exterior property lines of the development.
C. LOCATION: The Planned Unit Development may be established in any residential
district.
D. SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: The initial submission to the Commission shall consist of
a request for zone change, a preliminary subdivision plat, and a preliminary development
� lan. If these are approved by the Commission, they will be sent forward to the City
ouncil with a recommendation for approval of the zone change request under the
condition that the final plat and final development plan with all related information shall
be presented to the Council, through the Commission, within one (1) year from the date
of approval of the zone changerequest; otherwise, the zoning shall revert to that prior to
the request. This period of one Q ) year may be extended for an additional period of
twelve (12) months on presentation and approval of information acce table to the
Commission and the City Council that extenuating circumstances, beyond the control of
the developer, have prevented compliance within the original period of one (1) year.
E. SUBDIVISION PLAT: The subdivision plat shall be as required by the subdivision
regulations, except that consideration wilt be given to meritorious modification of the
to Standards" of streets other than "Principal Streets ".
F. DEVELOPMENT PLANS: The developer shall present plans, reports and related
information in sufficient details to enable the Commission to evaluate the proposed
development in accordance with the provisions of this section. The Commission shall
investigate and ascertain that the plans for the Planned Unit Development meet the
following conditions:
1. That the proposed project will constitute an environment of sustained desirability and
stability, and that it will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding
neighborhood.
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2. That the project is in conformity with the policies and goals of the Comprehensive
Plan for development of the City, and will be consistent with the intent and purpose
of this section.
3. That the property adjacent to the proposed development will not be adversely
affected.
4. That every structure containing dwelling units has access to a public street directly or
via a court, walkway, or other area dedicated to the public or owned and maintained
by a home association, but need not front on a street.
5. That provisions for the parking of motor vehicles in non - residential areas are as
established in Section 9 of this ordinance.
6. That the standards for the maximum floor space permitted and for minimum
recreational space, outdoor living space, o en space, and parking space requirements
are related to a land use intensity rating tLUI). The land use intensity (LUI) for a
Planned Unit Development shall relate to the zoning istricts. The relationship
between ratings and standards are established and are as Tollows:
LAND USE INTENSITY RATIOS
LUI Ratios LUI Ratios
X Gross Land X Living
Area (S.F.) Units
Max. # Floor Open Livability Recreation Occupant Total
of Area Space Space Space Car Car
Zoning Dwelling (FAR) (OSR) (LSR) (RSR) (OCR) (TCR)
District Units /Acre
PUD #1 7 .162 .77 .53 .032 1.60 1.80
PUD #2 15 .283 .74 .48 .042 1.20 1.40
PUD #3 50 .696 .69 .40 .070 .84 .99
DEFINITIONS:
Floor Area Ratio (FAR): maximum sq. ft. of total floor area permitted for each square foot of gross land
area.
Open Space Ratio (OSR): minimum sq. ft. of open space required for each sq. ft. of gross land area.
Livability Space Ratio (LSR): minimum sq. ft. of non - vehicular open space required for each sq. ft. of
gross land area. (Livability space is a part of open space)
Recreational Space Ratio (RSR): minimum sq. ft. of recreation space required for each sq. ft. of gross
land area. (Recreational space is a part of livability space)
Total Car Ratio (TCR): minimum number of parking spaces required for each living unit.
Occupant Car Ratio (OCR): minimum number of parking spaces without parking time limits required for
each living unit.
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G. STAGE CONSTRUCTION: The preliminary development plan and the preliminary
subdivision plat shall show all of the development stages and the approximate boundaries
of each stage. The final subdivision plat and final development plan for each succeeding
stage shall be submitted at not more than one (1) year intervals.
The common areas and facilities for each development stage must be planned so that each
home owner in the original planned unit and in each additional stage will have
approximately equal stake and benefit in the homes association's common facilities.
H. UTILITIES: The method of providing streets and utilities shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Subdivision Regulation Ordinance (Ordinance No. 690), except for
the variance as provided for private streets in Section 7.19 -E above.
SIGNS: Signs shall be regulated in each land use as established in respective subsections
of Section 12.
J. HOMES ASSOCIATION: A homes association will be required if other satisfactory
arrangements have not been made for providing operating and maintaining common
facilities including streets, drives, service and parking areas, common open spaces and
common recreational areas. The incorporation of the homes association must provide for
the following:
1. Establish automatic membership in a non - profit homes association of all lot owners in
the P -U -D;
2. Place title to the common property in the homes association or give definite assurance
that it automatically will be so placed within a reasonable, definite time.
3. Appropriately limit the uses of common property.
4. Give each lot owner the right to the use and enjoyment of the common property.
5. Place responsibility with the homes association for: (1) maintenance and operation of
the common property; (2) administration of architectural controls; (3) enforcement of
covenants; and (4)maintenance of all or part of the exterior improvements of
individual properties.
6. Place an association charge on each lot in a manner which will (1) assure sufficient
association funds, and (2) provide adequate safeguards for the lot owners against
undesirable high charges.
7. Provide that a lien shall be placed upon property on which homes association charges
are delinquent.
8. Give each lot owner voting rights in the association.
The homes association incorporation must meet with the approval of the City
Attorney and be filed for record with the Brazos County Clerk.
K. RELATION OF OTHER CITY ORDINANCES AND CODES: The provisions of the
Housing Code, Building Code, Fire Prevention Code, Plumbing Code and Electrical
Code, among other codes and ordinances, are specifically mentioned as applicable to
District P -U =D (Planned Unit Development). A building permit for a structure in a
Planned Unit Development shall be issued only after the Tans for the development have
been approved by the Commission. All structures in a Tlanned Development shall be
constructed as shown on the approved plans.
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7.20 DISTRICT C- P.U.D. COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
A. PURPOSE: The purpose of this district is to provide an opportunity for flexible,
responsive commercial developments which will:
1. encourage creative and efficient use of commercial sites;
2. promote innovative use of modern development concepts; and,
3. encourage mixed use development.
The Commercial Planned Unit Development District is intended for a combination of
three or more different, frequently separated uses, each a significant part of the
development. The categories of major uses are office, retail, ho el/motel, restaurants,
entertainment and banklfinancial institution. The planning and conce tual design of a C-
P.U.D. must provide for physical and functional integration of project uses and
components. A C- P.U.D. may consist of individually platted lots, but is not intended for
traditional shopping centers under a single roof. Area requirements, building setbacks
and /or landscaping requirements, may deviate from established standards if approved by
the Planning and Zoning Commission as part of the Development Plan.
B. PERMITTED USES: All in C -1 and M -1.
C. SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: The initial submission b the applicant shall consist of a
request for a zone change, a preliminary subdivision p][2, and a preliminary development
plan. The zone change request and the preliminary plat will follow the established review
process through the Commission and Lit Council. The preliminary development plan
will be reviewed by the Project Review Committee only, unless any one voting member
of the Committee or the applicant requests a review by the Plannin and Zoning
Commission. The zone chan e, if approved by the City Council, will revert to the former
zoning if the final plat and final development plan are not approved within twelve (12)
montliis after the date of the zone change request. The finar development plan may be
approved by the staff if no substantial changes nave been made.
D. DEVELOPMENT PLANS: The developer shall present site and development plans of
sufficient detail to meet the following conditions:
1. Specific uses should be designated on the plans.
2. The area and /or seating capacity of all uses should be shown.
3. Every structure must have legal access to a public street, as well as adequate access
for emergency vehicles.
*4.Off -street arking shall be provided in accordance with Section 9. Shared parking
may be allowed with up to a 25% reduction in the total cumulative requirement in
accordance with Table 7 -1. Parking easements should cover shared areas.
5. Each individual use should have a minimum of 75 % of its parkingg requirement within
300 feet of a public entrance which is easily accessible to the pu - ic.
6. Landscaping may be accomplished in common areas if platted and maintained.
7. The Project Review Committee will review any change in occupancy to determine if
adequate parking is available. If any one member of the Committee or the applicant
desires, this change will be reviewed by the Commission.
8. A roperty owners' association or a management corporation should be established
unless other arrangements have been made to insure responsibility for maintenance of
common areas of landscaping, drives or parking.
E. STAGE CONSTRUCTION: The preliminary development plan and reliminary
subdivision plat shall show all of the development stages. A final plat and development
plan for each stage should be submitted for approval at not more than twelve (12) month
intervals.
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T"LE7 -1
*SHARED PARKING REDUCTION FACTORS
Parking Adjustment Percentages (time of day)
USE CATEGORY
A.M. NOON
P.M.
NIGHT
Office/bank /financial
100% 80%
100%
35%
Retail
70% 80%
75%
80%
Nightclub
10% 100%
70%
100%
Restaurant
30% 100%
30%
100%
Motion picture house
10% 30%
70%
100%
Health studio
45% 70%
80%
100%
(including dance /aerobic)
Game courts
45% 70%
80%
100%
Hotel /motel
75% 50%
50%
100%
Other Uses **
100% 100%
100%
100%
TOTAL
* Calculate parking for each use category based on requirements in Section 9.
Then calculate parking for
each
use category for each time of day. Total the parking requirement for all uses
based on each time of day.
the largest number of spaces shall be provided, not to exceed a 25 % reduction in the total number of spaces
required under Section 9.
** Percentages of required parking can be adjusted only if a variance is granted by P.R.C. or P &Z.
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7.21 DISTRICT WPC WOLF PEN CREEK DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR
The Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor is defined by the metes and bounds description
found in the attached Exhibit A.
A. PURPOSE
This district is designed to encourage development in a predominantly open and
undeveloped area with drainage, erosion and floodin problems. It is designed to
encourage the public and private use of Wolf Pen reek as an active and passive
recreational area while maintaining an appearance consistent with the Wolf Pen Creek
Master Plan. Development should enhance and preserve property values in the Corridor.
B. USES
The following uses are permitted:
Retail sales & services with no outside storage of merchandise.
Personal services.
Cleaners with no on- premise cleaning (drop off & pick up only).
Professional offices.
Financial institutions.
Photographer's studios.
Travel agencies or tourist bureaus.
Art galleries.
Music or dance studios.
Restaurants.
Hotels /motels.
Night clubs, taverns, bars.
Theaters or motion picture houses.
Arenas or coliseums.
Apartments built under the restrictions of the R -6 zone.
Other uses may be allowed as conditional uses by the Planning & Zoning Commission
upon recommendation by the Design Review Board.
C. REVIEW PROCESS
All development ppro ects proposed within the corridor shall be reviewed by the Design
Review Board (DRB} The DRB shall be a body appointed by the City Council and shall
consist of (1) one registered architect (2) one business
person, (3) one member
knowledgeable in aesthetic judgment, (43 one landowner or developer in the Wolf Pen
Creek Corridor, (5) one citizen at large, and the voting members of the Project Review
Committee, being a committee established by the City's Zonin Ordinance. The DRB
shall be supported by the same technical staff as the Project review Committee. The
initial term of office shall be two (2) years for the business person and the architect and
three (3) years for the expert in aesthetic judgment, the citizen at large, and the
landowner. All terms thereafter shall be for three T3) years.
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The DRB, in reviewing each proposal, shall consider the City's land use and
development codes, the - Wolf Pen Creek Corridor Study and Master Plan, and the
standards and policies herein provided. Standards and policies herein take precedence
over other applicable codes and ordinances where conflict exists.
The following factors and characteristics, which affect the appearance of a development,
will govern the Design Review Board's evaluation of a design submission:
Conformance to the City's land use and development codes and this ordinance.
Logic of design.
Exterior space utilization.
Architectural character.
Attractiveness.
Material selection.
Harmony and compatibility.
Circulation - vehicular ana pedestrian.
Maintenance aspects.
The DRB shall make recommendation to the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding
each proposal for development in this district.
Appeals from decisions of the Planning & Zoning Commission shall be to the City
Council. Applicants appealing must do so in writing and within ten (10) days of the
Planning & Zoning Commission's decision. Appeals shall be submitted to the office of
the City Secretary. The City Secretary's office shall schedule a hearing of the appeal
before the Council within thirty (30) days from receipt of the letter of app &l.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2214 dated October 10, 1996)
D. REQUIREMENTS FOR DEDICATION /DEVELOPMENT OF DRAINAGE AND
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS WAYS
The developer shall reserve the natural setting of the creek while conveying the 100 -
year flood waters of the fully developed Wolf Pen watershed in a natural appearance. No
channel of concrete or similar matenal shall be allowed.
The developer or property owner may reclaim the flood fringe subsequent to reclamation
plans approved by the City Engineer. Flood fringe areas not reclaimed by the developer
may be acquired by the City through dedication or purchase at market value for flood
plain land.
The floodway and the minimum reservation line as defined in the Wolf Pen Creek Master
Plan shall be indicated on the site plan. Upon development of the property and at the
option of the developer the floodway and the minimum reservation line shall either be
dedicated to the City for drainage and public open space use or be improved by the
developer to conform with the standards of the Development Corridor which may
include, but not be limited to (a) cleaning and removal of brush; (b) bank stabilization;
(c) erosion control; (d) no extensive channel work; and (e) pedestrian walkways, lighting
and access easements. A plan for the improvement of this area shall be appproved by the
Planning Zoning Commission based on the recommendation of the Desiggn Review
Board. 'Cross sections as shown in the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan shall be used in
designing improvements unless otherwise approved by the P &Z. If developed privately
the developer or pproperty owner may de
submit the improvements to City or dication
and, if accepted, the City will maintain those facilities to the same standards as public
development along the creek.
E. DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTIES IN THE CORRIDOR
Criteria have been developed to establish a checklist of those items that affect the physical
aspect of the environment' of the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor. Pertinent to appearance is the
design of the site, building and structures, planting, signs, street hardware, and
miscellaneous other objects that are observed by the public.
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These criteria are not intended to restrict imagination, innovation, or variety, but rather
to assist in focusing on design principles, which can result in creative solutions that will
develop satisfactory visual appearance within the city, preserve taxable values, and
promote the public health, safety, and welfare.
In order to create and then preserve a distinctive atmosphere and character in the Wolf
Pen Creek Development Corridor the following elements shall be considered in the
review of all projects and proposals for development:
Lighting: .
On -site lighting shall be positioned to reduce glare and undesirable light. A listing of
acceptable fixtures and lights will be made available and will be those typical fixtures and
lights used by the City's Parks and Recreation Department. Sodium lights shall not be
installed or used in the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor. Li Ming to provide security or crime
prevention or as a requirement for insurance shall be allowed.
Exterior lighting shall be part of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards and all
exposed accessories shall be harmonious with building design.
Garbage:
On -site garbage collection points shall be identified on the site plan. Owners shall be
encouraged in the oint use of property garbage collection agreements. Collection points
may also act as ve�icular access points for park maintenance vehicles.
Building service areas and garbage collection oints shall be screened from the creek
corridor, trail system, parking areas, and dedicated streets and shall not be within 20 feet
of the minimum reservation line. Screening shall consist of living plant materials.
Utility Service:
All new utility services or upgrading of existing services shall be installed underground
by the developer according to City sfandards.
Relationship of Buildings to Site:
The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable transition with the streetscape and to
provide for adequate planting, safe pedestrian movement, and parking areas.
Site planning in which setbacks and yards are in excess of zoning restrictions is
encouraged to provide an interesting relationship between buildings.
Parking areas shall be treated with decorative elements, building wall extensions,
plantings, berms, or other innovative means so as to screen parking areas from view from
public ways.
The height and scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and existing (or
anticipated) adjoining buildings.
Setbacks shall meet those of the C -1 General Commercial district for all commercial
uses.
Relationship of Buildings and Site to Adjoining Area:
Adjacent buildings of different architectural styles shall be made compatible by such
means as screens, sight breaks, and materials.
Attractive landscape transition to adjoining properties shall be provided.
Harmony in texture, lines and masses is required. Monotony shall be avoided.
Joint vehicular access agreements from dedicated s are encouraged and may be
required by the P &Z upon recommendation of the DRB.
Park access easements for vehicular and pedestrian traffic shall be indicated on the site plan.
Elevation drawings showing the side of the building facing the park space shall be
provided at the DRB meeting.
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Building Design:
Architectural style is not restricted. Evaluation of the appearance of a project shall be
based on the quality of its design and relationship to surroundings.
Buildings shall have good scale and be in harmonious conformance with permanent
neighboring development.
Materials shall have good architectural character and shall be selected for harmony of the
building with adjoining buildings.
Materials shall be selected for suitability to the type of buildings and the design in which
they are used. Buildings shall have the same materials, or those that are architecturally
harmonious, used for all building walls and other exterior building components wholly or
partly visible from public ways.
Materials shall be of durable ality.
In an yy design in whichte structural frame is exposed to view, the structural materials
shall be compatible within themselves and harmonious with their surroundings.
Building components, such as windows, doors, eaves, and parapets, shall have good
proportions and relationships to one another.
Colors shall be harmonious and shall use only compatible accents.
Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground, or buildings shall be
screened from public view with materials harmonious with the building, or they shall be
so located as not to be visible from any public ways.
Monotony of design in sin le or multiple buildingg projects shall be avoided. Variation of
detail, form,. and sg sKa be used to pprovide visual interest. In multiple building
projects, variable siting or individual buildings may be used to prevent a monotonous
appearance.
Landscaping:
Landscape elements included in these criteria consist of all forms of planting and
vegetation round forms, rock groupings water patterns, and all visible construction
except bui�dgngs and utilitarian structures. In addition to the requirements of Section 11
all landscaping shall meet the following:
Where natural or existing topographic patterns contribute to beauty nd utility of a
development, they shall be preserved and developed. Modification to topography will be
permitted where it contributes to good appearance.
Grades of walks, parking spaces, terraces, and other paved areas shall provide an inviting
and stable appearance for walking and, if seating is provided, for sitting.
Landscape treatment shall be provided to enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas
and important axes, and provide shade.
Unity of desiggn shall be achieved by repetition of certain plant varieties and other
materials and by correlation with adjacent developments.
Plant material shall be selected for interest in its structure, texture, and color and for its
ultimate growth. Plants that are indigenous to the area and others that will be hardy,
harmonious to the design and of good appearance shall be used.
In locations where plants will be susceptible to in* ry by pedestrian or motor traffic, they
shall be protected by appropriate curbs, tree guards, or other devices.
Parking areas and traffic ways shall be enhanced with landscaped spaces containing trees
or tree groupings.
Where building sites limit planting, the placement of trees in parkways or paved areas is
encouraged.
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Screening of service yards and other places that tend to be unsightly shall be
accomplished by use of walls, fencing, planting, or combinations of these. Screening
shall be equally effective in winter and summer.
In areas where general planting will not prosper, other materials such as fences, walls
and pavinggs of wood, brick, stone, gravel and cobbles shall be used. Carefully selectej
plants shaIl be combined with such materials where possible.
Signs:
Commercial projects shall follow the requirements of the C -1 General Commercial
District in ection 12 and multi - family projects shall follow the requirements of
Apartment I.D. signs in Section 12 in addition to meeting the following:
Every sign shall designed as an integral architectural element of the building and site
to which it principally relates.
Every sign shall have good scale and proportion in its design and in its visual relationship
to buildings and surroundings.
The colors, materials, and lighting of every sign shall be restrained and harmonious with
the building and site to which it principally relates.
The number of graphic elements on a sign shall be held to the minimum needed to convey
the sign's major message and shall be composed in proportion to the area of the sign
face.
Each sign shall be compatible with signs on adjoining premises and shall not compete for
attention.
Identification signs of a prototype design and corporation logos shall conform to the
criteria for all other signs.
Miscellaneous Structures and Street Hardware:
Miscellaneous structures and street hardware shall be designed to be part of the
architectural concept of design and landscape. Materials shall be compatible with
buildings, scale shall be good colors shall be in harmony with buildings and
surroundings, and proportions shall be attractive.
Lighting in connection with miscellaneous structures and street hardware shall meet the
criteria applicable to site, landscape, buildings and signs.
Maintenance:
Continued good appearance depends upon the extent and Quality of maintenance. The
choice of materials and their use, together with the types of finishes and other protective
measures, must be conducive to easy maintenance and upkeep.
Materials and finishes shall be selected for their durability and wear as well as for their
beauty. Proper measures and devices shall be incorporated for protection against the
elements, neglect, damage, and abuse.
Provision for washing and cleaning of buildings and structures, and control of dirt and
refuse, shall be included in the design. Configurations that tend to catch and accumulate
debris, leaves, trash, dirt, and rubbish shall be avoided.
Major maintenance activities that occur after a project is complete shall be reviewed by
the Design Review Board. These activities include any exterior painting other than minor
touch -up, replacement of light fixtures or standards, major fence or landscape work or
replacement. The intent here is to insure that the development standards of this ordinance
are maintained throughout the life of a project.
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F. DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES
1. Incentives For Creek Orientation
The following incentives may be awarded for developments adjacent to the creek
which orient a facade (comparable in design and materials to the front facade) to the
floodplain and have pedestrian access to the trail system. The Planning & Zoning
Commission shall determine appropriate use of incentives.
a. Parking Standards.
All standards and requirements relative to the required number of parking spaces
and the dimensions and location of parking spaces and islands shall as required
by the City's Zoning Ordinance except as herein provided upon approval of the
Planning & Zoning Commission.
(1) A raised island, not less than six (6) inches in height and not less than four
(4) feet in width shall separate public right -of -way Trom parking areas.
(2) A raised island, not less than six (6) inches in height and encompassing not
less than ninety (90) square feet in area with a bottom contiguous with
existing soil shall be located between every twenty -five (25) parking spaces
in peripheral parking rows.
(3) A raised island, not less than S" 6 inches in height and encompassing not
less than one hundred and eighty (180) square feet in area with a bottom
contiguous with existing soil, shall e located at both ends of every double
parking row regardless of the length of said row.
(4) Islands are required at the ends of every other single interior Parking row.
There is no limit to the length of a single or double interior parking row.
(5) Medians, wheelstops or other treatments may be required within parking lots
to discourage cross traffic movements and for traffic safety.
(6) For any use, building or structure where the required off - street parking
cannot be provided on the premises because of size or location of the lot or
building plot such parking may be provided on other property under the
same ownership whether in fee sim le or through a erpetual easement not
more than three hundred and fifty 350) feet distant from the building site,
provided that the proposed parking area is located in a district where parking
Iots are permitted for that use.
(7) A developer may provide up to 25 % of the total parkin r uirement using
compact car spaces. These spaces shall be a minimum of wide by lb
feet deep. The location of such spaces shall be noted on the site plan.
(8) The parking requirement for banks, day care centers, offices and personal
services shall be ones ace per 275 square feet. The parking requirement for
medical and dental offices shall be one space per 200 square feet.
(9) The joint use or sharing of parking facilities is encouraged and shall be
allowed based on consideration of the types of facilities sharing and the
hours of operation of each.
b. Signs
An additional identification sign to the creek may be allowed for projects
oriented to the creek. Si ns oriented to the creek shall not exceed sixteen (16)
square feet in area, four (4) feet in height or six (6) feet in length. Such signs may
be indirectly lighted from ground lighting and shall be no closer to the creek than
the minimum reservation line.
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2. Incentives For Property Dedication
For developments where the minimum reservation has been dedicated the following
incentives may be applied:
a. Setbacks
The property dedication line may act as the rear building line. Elevated decking is
allowed into the dedicated property as approved by the P &Z. This does not permit
filling in the dedicated property.
b. Landscaping
Point requirements shall be calculated based upon the total site area exclusive of
the dedicated area while point credit shall be given for approved trees in the
dedicated area. Landscaping materials in the hal} of the site closest to the creek
may for up to 75 To of the total point requirement. The total canopy tree
requirement may be met within the half o} the site closest to the creek.
c. Signs
Business identification signs located within the dedicated park area will be
provided by the City upon its development of the park elements within the
dedicated area.
G. FILL MATERIALS
Fill materials must be placed or stored in accordance with a site plan approved by the
Design Review Board.
Fill must not be placed over existing utility lines without permission of the City of
College Station.
Fill must not be stored or placed under the driplines of any tree three inches (Y) or
greater in caliper.
Stored fill materials must be maintained in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1819 dated September 14, 1989)
Materials may be hauled in or excavated for lake construction.
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7.22 DISTRICT C -B BUSINESS COMMERCIAL
A. PURPOSE: This district is intended as an alternative to general commercial districts in
areas where certain commercial uses may be appropriate, but where more intensive uses
of the land may not be compatible with he surrounding character. Only limited outside
business activity is allowed. Outside business activity is defined as outside display of
merchandise for sale but does not include outside storage of merchandise. Outside
business activity locations are permitted only n areas no further than 50 feet from the
building where the primary business is located and are not allowed in areas out in the
parking lot. Outside business activity is not ermitted within 50 feet from any adjacent
roadway. (As amended by Ordinance No. 222 dated November 20, 1996)
B. PERMITTED USES:
Administrative /professional offices.
Alcoholic beverage sales (retail).
Art studio or gallery.
Cleaner (no on -site cleaning).
Dance or music school.
Domestic household and office equipment rental.
Dormitory.
Financial institution.
Hotel/motel.
Personal service shop.
Radio or TV station or studio (no towers).
Restaurant.
Retail sales.
Theater or motion picture house.
Veterinary hospitals. (As amended byOrdinance No. 2356 dated October 22, 1998)
Other uses may be considered by the Commission.
C. SITE PLAN /LANDSCAPE REVIEW REQUIRED: Refer to Sections 10 and 11.
D. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be allowed
in addition to any use allowed under Section 8.12:
Night Clubs.
Convenience Stores.
Gasoline and Service Stations.
Cleaners with on -site cleaning facilities.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2316 dated March 12, 1998)
E. AREA REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Table A at the end of this section.
F. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 9.
G. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1904 dated September 12, 1991)
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7.23 DISTRICT R &D - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AND LIGHT INDUSTRY
A. PURPOSE: This district is designed for office, research and light industrial uses meeting
the standards and performance criteria established in this section. These uses could be
compatible with low intensity uses and all residential uses. In establishing this district the
City Council of College Station recognizes that some industrial uses developed under
appropriate development controls may app neighbors for areas planned, zoned
or developed residentially. These uses are (hose that will meet the performance criteria
established in this section and have little or no impact on surrounding areas thereby
maintaining the character and integrity of neighborhoods. This district should be
carefully located in areas where there is sufficient access to arterial level thoroughfares.
This district is not for general retail uses. Uses are intended to be those that are free
from danger of fire, explosion, toxic or noxious matter, radiation, smoke, dust and other
hazards, offensive noise, vibration odor, heat, glare, or other objectionable influences
that would render them incompatible with surrounding planned or existing and uses.
Each development in this district shall be reviewed under Section 10 of Zoning
Ordinance and each development shall meet all applicable standards set forth in the
Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.
B. PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted as long as they meet the intent of the Purpose Statement
and the performance criteria in this section. Definitions of uses shall be those construed
to be in accordance with customary municipal planning, engineering or English usage.
Research and Development
Laboratories
Small Instrument and Component Parts Manufacture and Assembly
Office Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing and Assembly
Offices
Warehousing limited to indoors
Trade or Vocational Schools
Any other research, light manufacturing or use determined by the Commission to be of
the same general character as the above permitted uses.
Acc�essof i Uses:
Child -care facilities operated for the benefit of employees of a permitted use.
Living Quarters for Security Personnel or Caretaker provided such quarters are an
integral part and attached to the principal structure.
Recreational or Dining Facilities in connection with operations of permitted uses and for
the sole use of employees and their guests.
Conditional Uses:
U ses that wou be of the same general character as the permitted uses but involve new
technology or which involve innovative processes for existing technology may be
permitted under the Conditional Use Permit Process.
C. PROHIBITED USES:
Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to, the following:
Apparel Manufacturing
Enfertainment Facilities
Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing
Large and Small Recycling Facilities
Mini - Storage Warehousing
Rubber & Plastics Produc Manufacturing
Transportation Component Manufacturing
Printing and Allied Products
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D. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
The following criteria shall be met for any use in this district.
Buffer yard: The buffer yard is a combination of setback and visual barrier with the
plantings required thereon. Both the amount of land and type plantings are designed to
separate different zoning istricts from each other and to separate different types of land
uses from each other. -Buffer yards shall be located on the outer perimeter of a lot or
parcel, extending to the boundary line. They shall not be located on any portion of an
P e a or dedicated public or pnvate street or right -of -way. The building setback area
may be contained within the buffer yard area. Buffer areas may be excluded from the
I area used to calculate landscape point requirements under Section 11, and the
pplantings thereon do not count toward the required landscape points. Buffer areas shall
be irrigated. Irrigation is optional when using the buffer yard with the masonry wall.
Buffer areas may be used for passive recreational activities or storm water management.
They may contain pedestrian, bike or equestrian trails provided that no plant material is
eliminated the required width is maintained and all other regulations are met. In no
event shall any active recreation activities occur such as swimming pools, tennis courts,
etc. Rio parking or building shall be allowed in any buffer yard area. No required buffer
yard plantings shall be located in any storm water detention area. Buffer yards must be
in place prior to an approved request for R &D zoning becoming effective. Buffer yard
plantings and any wall details must be approved by the City Planner prior to installation
and must meet the specifications in the City of College Station's approved plant list for
buffers and wall specifications. Fifty (50%) percenf of bufferyard plantings must be
evergreen.
Buffer yards are required in the following circumstances :
(1) When this district abuts residentially zoned land or land that has been platted for
residential development,
(2) When this district is separated from residentially zoned land or land that has been
platted for residential d by a street ((y r uired streetscape plantings
shall be counted toward any required bufferyard p�
(3) When this district abuts land that is not zoned or developed for residential uses but
where an existing residence(s) is located within 100 feet of the R &D boundary 'line,
the buffer yard shall extend 100 feet along the common property line and shall be
placed in such a location as to maximize screening of the existing residence from the
Proposed development and any adverse impacts of the development. This buffer
yard location shall be established at the time of site plan approval and must be in
place prior to building permit issuance on the R &D property.
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Buffer yards shall be designed using one of the choices below:
REQUIRED PLANT UNITS /100'
4 Canopy Trees 0
16 Understory Trees(
24 Shrubs n
MINIMUM PLANT SIZES
Plant Unit Sampte Plantings
Muttiplier per 100' Section
0,75
Canopy Trees - Z' Capper (30 gal.)
Understory Trees - 5' -6' ht. (15 gal.)
Shrubs - 2' -3' ht. (5 ga(.)
Note #1: Masonry Wall must be a 0.75
minimum of 8" thick with foundation.
When this district abuts non - residentially zoned or developed property there is no buffer yard
requirement.
In cases where the property does not equal a multiple of 100 feet, the buffer yard planting shall
still be required, based on a percentage of the length present. If the buffer yard area is
heavily wooded then additional plantings and irrigation may not required. Calculations tha
result in portions of trees or shrubs (.5 or greater) shall be rounded upward.
Minimum Lot Dimensions: The minimum lot width and depth shall be 100 feet each,
but the minimum lot area shall also be 20,000 square feet.
Impervious Surface: Impervious surface is a measure of land use intensity and is the
proportion of a site occupied by impervious surfaces including, but not limited to,
buildings, sidewalks, drives and parking. No more than 70% of a rot or site in this zoning
district shall be covered with an impervious surface.
Floor Area Ratio: Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is a non - residential land use intensity
measure analogous to densit It is the sum of the areas of several floors of a building
compared to the total area of site. The maximum FAR in this district shall not exceed
Buildup Setbacks: The minimum building setback from all roperty lines shall be 30
feet. When abutting non - residentially zoned or used land the rear setback may be
reduced to 20 feet.
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Building Height: No portion of any structure or building in this district and within 75
feet of an existing platted residential property line or within 100 feet of an existing
residence on an un patted tract, shall exceed one story or 20 feet in height. When
greater than 75 feet Trom a residential property line, the maximum height shall not exceed
2 stories or 35 feet..
Building Materials: All main buildings shall have not less than ninety (90 %) percent of
the total exterior walls, excluding doors, windows and window walls, constructed or
faced with brick, stone, masonry, stucco or precast concrete panels.
Lighting: All exterior lighting designed for security, illumination, parking lot
illumination or advertising shall be designed pointing downward to ensure that it does
not extend into adjacent residential properties. Nighttime lighting shall be low level
lighting and so situated as to not directly or indirectly extend into adjacent residential
properties.
Utility Service: All new utility services or upgrading of existing services shall be
installed underground according to City standards.
Signs: Any detached or freestanding signage shall meet the criteria established in Section
12 of the Zoning Ordinance relating to low profile signs. Materials shall match building
facade materials
Any applicable State and/or Federal regulations regarding the following criteria shall be
followed as well.
Noise: All uses and activities conducted within this zoning district shall conform to the
requirements and limitations set forth in the City of College Station Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 7, Section 2: Noise.
Odors: No operation shall permit odors to be released which are detectable at the
property line.
Other District Regulations: Uses should be designed to provide adequate access and
internal circulation such that travel through residentially zoned or developed areas is
precluded. All processes are to be conducted inside buildings and there shall be no
outside storage or business activity. Any business operations occurring during the hours
between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. must meef all the performance criteria established in this
section, as well as limit vehicular access into the site through a designated access point
that mitigates any adverse impacts of the traffic on surrounding residential areas.
E. ADDITIONAL STANDARDS: This section may be applied to any conditional use
proposed in this district when either the City Planner or Gity Engineer believe that the
existing performance standards contained in this ordinance are insufficient to address the
proposed use because of its technology or processes and thus, will not effectively protect
adjacent existing or future land uses one or both shall so advise the P &Z in wnting . In
such cases the Planning & Zoning Commission shall hold a hearing to determine whether
a professional investigation or analysis should be performed to identify and establish
additional reasonable standards. If so determined, based on the information presented at
the hearing, the Planning ,& Zoning Commission will identify the areas to be investigated
and analyzed and will direct the staff to conduct the appropriate research necessary to
develop standards for successful management of the new project. Any and all costs
incurred by the City to develop additional standards shall be charged to the applicant and
included as an addition to the cost of either the building permit fee or zoning application
fee.
F. PARKING REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 9
G. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 11.
H. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2180 dated May 23, 1996)
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7.24 DISTRICT NG - NORTHGATE
A. PURPOSE: The Northgate Area is one of the oldest urban areas within the City of
College Station. The Northgate Redevelopment Plan which is incorporated herein by
reference, describes the Northgate area as having_ played an important role in serving
both the City of College Station and Texas A &M University and as a unique "campus
neighborhood" containing local businesses, churches and off - campus housing in close
proximity to the University. Existing development in the Northgate area has aged and
deteriorated and as a result, needs revitalization and redevelopment. Therefore, this
zoning district and zoning regulations have been designed to aid in revitalization and
redevelopment that is compatible with and will serve to preserve the character of the
Northgate area. This zoning district and concomitant regulations are only applicable in
this area.
The Northgate District, consists of three Sub-Districts (1) NG -1 Historic Northgate, (2)
NG -2 Commercial Northgate, and (3) NG -3 Residential Northgate.
The following standards apply to the entire Northgate District.
B. DEFINITIONS: For the following purpose of this district, certain words as used herein
are defined as follows:
1. REDEVELOPMENT - the revision or replacement of an existing land use or existing
site through the acquisition or consolidation , and the clearance and rebuilding of this
area according to a comprehensive plan.
2. SITE DEVELOPMENT - any excavation, landfill or land disturbance, including new
construction, reconstruction, relocation, or change of use.
3. REHABILITATION - the process of returning a structure to a state of utility, through
repair or alteration, which make possible an efficient contemporary use while
preserving those portions and features of the property which are significant to its
historic, architectural, and cultural value.
4. FACADE WORK - the removal, or replacement, substitution or change of any
material or architectural element on the exterior face of a building, which includes but
is not limited to painting, material change, awning or canopy replacement, signage,
or other permanent visible facade treatment.
5. NEW CONSTRUCTION - the creation, relocation, or enlargement of any structure.
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 a review subcommittee of the Northgate Revitalization
Board (NR B). The NRB review subcommittee shall consist of four members that are
designated b y the NRB Chairperson, in conjunction with the Project Review
Committee (PRC), as established under Section 10 of this Zoning Ordinance.
2. Applicants shall file an application accompanied by a site and landscape plan to the
City Planner no less than ten (10) days prior to the NRB /PRC meeting at which the
� roposal is to be reviewed. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of the
ity 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 kkT3 /PRC meeting. Minutes shall be kept for all NRB /PRC meetings.
The NRB /PRC shall file a coppyy of the meeting inutes together with a copy of e
final an approved by the NRB /PRC, certifie'd by the City Planner for compliance
with fhe N1�B /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.
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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 days of
the NRB /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.
D. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS: Recent 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 parkin and traffic facilities are sub-
standard. Because each particular use has relatively different parking and traffic impacts,
when reviewing a project the NRB 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.
E. SUB - DISTRICT REGULATIONS
1. SUB - DISTRICT NG -1 HISTORIC NORTHGATE
a. PURPOSE: This subdistrict is intended for areas in Northgate containing
historically significant structures which are included in the Northgate Historic
Resources Survey, as well as structures that are eligible for inclusion in the
National Register for Historic Places. This subdistrict also applies to areas
containing a diversity of pedestrian- oriented retail and entertainment businesses
that are in close proximity to on- campus dormitories. This zoning district shall
incorporate regulations in accordance with the Northgate Redevelopment Plan
which are designed to aid structural rehabilitation and pedestrian- oriented infili
development in a manner compatible with the character of the Northgate area.
b. PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted:
Definitions of uses shall be those construed to be in accordance with customary
municipal planning, engineering, or normal English usage.
Alcoholic beverage sales - retail and wholesale
Apartments or residential condominiums
Bank
Bed and Breakfast
Bookstore, retail and wholesale
Child Care
Cleaner, dry and pressing lant, laundry and /or linen supply
Commercial amusements (excluding sexually oriented commercial enterprises)
Domestic household equipment rental, storage
Dormitories
Filling Stations
Furniture, appliance store, sales, service
Hardware store
Public parking building or lot for operating vehicles
Printing and reproduction
Private lod es, fraternal
Radio or TV stations or studios, (no towers)
Restaurant, without drive -in
Retail sales and services, under 7500 square feet
Theaters and motion picture houses
Any other use determined by the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above permitted uses.
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c. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be
allowed in addition to any use allowed under section 8.12 provided the
Commission determines them to be compatible with the eneral character of the
particular area within which they are proposed to be located, and provided these
uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of adjacent or nearby property:
(1) Apartment Hotel
(2) Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places
(3) Group Housing
(4) Night Clubs
d. REVIEW PROCESS:
(1) The review proc , rehabil ess for this section for roposals involving new
construction, site development, redevelopmentitation or facade
work in the NG -1 Subdistrict is the same as that established in Section
7.24C herein above.
(2) Proposals involving solely rehabilitation or facade work shall require
approval by the review subcommittee of the Northgate Revitalization
Board (NRB), as established in Section 7.24C.1 herein above. Such
proposals must be in compliance with Section 7.24E.1.e. herein below
regarding the treatment of historic structures.
APPEAL: Appeals from decisions of the NRB shall be to the Planning and
Zonin Commission. The appeal procedures are the same as those established
in 7.2 C herein above.
e. HISTORIC STRUCTURES:
Structures over 50 years in age that are reflected as high or medium priority
structures in the Northgate Historic Resources Survey or have been determined
to be eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places shall be
treated using methods and materials in accordance with the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, as outlined in Attachment A.
f. AREA REQUIREMENTS: As required by Chapter 3, Building Regulations of
the City of College Station Code of Ordinances. Refer to Table A.
g. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off - street parking shall be as required by the
NRB /PRC in accordance to parking and traffic impact study data.
h. 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 ?or
each 1000 square Ieet 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.
i. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS:
A landscape plan shall be required for all proposals involving site development
or redevelopment, and shall be reviewed by the NRB /PRC in accordance with
the following standards:
(1) Landsca e /streetscape improvements shall be required along at least 1/3 of
the length 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 lanting beds, indoor window plantings where sidewalks
are too narrow for outside plantings, seating benches, Fight features trash
receptacles, decorative railings, and other elements featured in the College
Station Streetscape Plan.
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.
j. SIGN REGULATIONS: Attached signs only. Refer to Section 12 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
k. PARKING SCREENING: A three foot high parking screen shall be provided
when arking is adjacent to public Rig t of Way. Screening may be
accomp)ished using plantings, berms, or structural elements.
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 landscapping.
Where feasible, consolidation of dumpsters may be required by the NRB /PRC.
2. SUB - DISTRICT NG -2 COMMERCIAL NORTHGATE
a. PURPOSE: This subdistrict is intended for areas in Northgate containing larger
retail commercial uses and undeveloped land.. This subdistrict also applies to
areas identified in the Northgate Redevelopment Plan as suitable for mixed -use
redevelopment in close proximity to Texas A &M University. This zoning
district shall incorporate regulations desi ned to aid mixed -use development and
redevelopment in a manner compatible with the general character of the
Northgate area.
b. PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted:
Definitions of uses shall be those construed to be in accordance with customary
municipal planning, engineering, or normal English usage.
All permitted uses in NG -1, plus the following:
Apartment Hotel
Bowling alley
Drive -in sales
Drive -in eating establishment
Hotel
Motel
Retail sales and services, over 7500 square feet
Shopping Centers
Any other use determined by the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above permitted uses.
c. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be
allowed in addition to any use allowed under section 8.12 provided the
Commission determines them to be compatible with the general character of the
particular area within which they are proposed to be located and provided these
uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of adjacent or nearby property:
(1) Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places
(2) Group Housing
(3) Hospital, sanitarium, nursing home, or convalescent home
(4) Night Clubs
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d. AREA REQUIREMENTS: As required by Chapter 3, Building Regulations, of
the City of College Station Code of Ordinances. Refer to Table A.
e. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off - street parking shall be required by the
NRB /PRC in accordance to parking and traffic impact study data. The offstreet
parking required b the NRB /PRC shall not exceed the minimum parking
requirements set forth in the Parking Requirements contained in Section l of this
Zoning Ordinance.
f. 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 2000 square feet shall be required.
For apartments or residential condominiums, a minimum of 1 bicycle space per
unit shall be required. In no case shall more than 20 bicycle parking spaces per
business or apartment building be required.
g. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: A landscape plan shall be required for all
proposals involving site development or redevelopment, and shall be reviewed
by the NRB /PRC in accordance with the following standards:
(1) Landscape /streetscape improvements shall be required along at least 1/3 of
the lenglh of a property s frontage onto public streets. Doorway widths
and driveways s11a11 be excluded from frontage calculations. Live plant
material must be included where feasible in each proposal.
(2) Eligible landscape /streetscape improvements shall include raised planter
boxes, at -grade lanting 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.
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.
h. SIGN REGULATIONS: Attached signs only. Refer to Section 12 of the
Zoning Ordinance. Provided however, if the applicable site complies with both
the Area Requirements and Landscape Requirements established for Subdistrict
NG -2 and District C -1, the sign re ulations for the NG -2 Subdistrict shall be the
same as those established for the r_ 1 district.
i. PARKING SCREENING: A three foot higgh parking screen shall be provided
when parking is adjacent to public Right of Way. Screening may be
accomplished using plantings, berms, or structural elements.
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 NRB /PRC.
3. SUB - DISTRICT NG -3 RESIDENTIAL NORTHGATE
a. PURPOSE: This subdistrict is intended for areas in Northgate containing a
variet of residential uses and structures, some of which may be historically
significant and included in the Northgate Historic Resources Survey. This
subdistrict also applies to areas determined to be suitable for higher density
residential developments due to its close proximity to Texas A &M University.
This zoning district incorporate regulations in accordance with the Northgate
Redevelopment Plan, which are designed to aid pedestrian - oriented
redevelopment in a manner compatible with the residential character of the
Northgate area.
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b. PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted:
Definitions of uses shall be those construed to be in accordance with customary
municipal planning, engineering, or normal English usage.
Townhouses
Apartment(s) and Apartment buildings
Convalescent homes
Home occupations
Dormitories
Parking lots associated with other permitted uses in this district
Rooming and Boarding houses
Any other use determined by the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above permitted uses.
c. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be
allowed in addition to any use allowed under section 8.12 provided the
Commission determines them to be compatible with the general character of the
particular area within which they are proposed to be located and provided these
uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of adjacent or nearby property:
(1) Bed and Breakfast
(2) Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places
(3) Group housing
d. AREA REQUIREMENTS: As required by Chapter 3, Building Regulations of
the City of College Station Code of'Ordinances. Refer to Table A.
e. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off - street parking shall be required by the
NRB /PRC in accordance to parking and traffic impact study data.
f. BICYCLE PARKING: Projects involving site development or redevelopment
require the installation of a minimum of r bicycle space per dwelling unit. In
no case shall more than 20 bicycle parking spaces per apartment project be
required.
g. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 11 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
h. SIGN REGULATIONS: Attached signs only. Refer to Section 12 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
i. PARKING SCREENING: A three foot high parking screen shall be provided
when arking is adjacent to public Right of Way. Screening may be
accomplished using plantings, berms, or structural elements.
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 NRB /PRC.
EXEMPTIONS:
Legally nonconforming structures and uses shall refer to Section 10 of this Zoning
Ordinance to determine whether and to what extent they are exempt from the
requirements in this ordinance.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2183 dated June 13, 1996)
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7.25 DISTRICT PDD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
A. PURPOSE: The Planned Development Districts (PDD) accommodate proposals for the
same or similar uses to be developed as integrated units such as offices, commercial or
service centers, shopping centers, industrial uses, residential developments or proposals
where any appropriate combination of uses which may be planned, developed or operated
D
as integral land use units either by a single owner or a combination of owners. AA D
may be used to permit new or innovative concepts in land utilization not ermitted by
other zoning districts in this ordinance. It may also be used to permit developments that
existing districts do not easily accommodate. While greater flexibility is given to allow
speciar conditions or restrictions which would not otherwise allow the development to
occur, procedures are established to insure against misuse of increased flexibility. The
PDDs are appropriate in areas where the land use plan reflects either the specific uses
proposed in the PDD or where the land use plan reflects mixed use as a land use
category.
B. PERMITTED USES: Any use or combination of uses authorized by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and City Council is permitted in a Planned Development District if
the use if consistent with the following categories:
1. Planned Development District - Housing (PDD -H) - Any use permitted in the
residential zoning districts is permitted in a PDD- development excluding uses
listed below.
2. Planned Development District - Business (PDD -B) - Any use permitted in the office
and commercial zoning districts is permitted in a PDll -B development, excluding
uses listed below.
3. Planned Development District - Industrial (PDD -I) - Any use permitted in the R &D
or industrial zoning district is permitted in a PDD -I development, excluding uses
listed below.
4. Planned Development District - Mixed Use (PDD -M) - Any combination of uses
permitted in the residential, office, commercial or industrial zoning districts are
permitted in a PDD -M development, excluding uses listed below.
C. PROHIBITED USES: The following uses are not allowed in any PD District:
Sexually Oriented Enterprises
Mobile or Manufactured Housing
D. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Requests for a PDD designation
shall be processed as a rezoning request and shall follow the procedures stated in 'section
17 of this ordinance unless otherwise specified in this section.
The development plan for the proposed PDD shall be required that shows the location of
the lanned development and the relationship of the various land uses included in the
development. The form and content of the development plan shall be in sufficient detail
to enable the Planning and Zoning Commission to evaluate the proposal and ascertain that
it meets the following:
1. The proposal will constitute an environment of sustained stability and will be in
harmony with the character of the surrounding area.
2. The proposal is in conformity with the policies and goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan including all its elements and will be consistent with the intent
and purpose of this section.
3. The proposal will not adversely affect adjacent development.
4. Every dwelling unit has access to a public street directly or via a court walkway or
other public area or area owned by a homeowners association, but need not front on
a public street.
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5. The provisions for parking spaces for all uses will be as established in Section 9 of
this ordinance. Alfernative pparking standards may be allowed where the applicant
provides evidence showing fhe alternative is acceptable to the City and meets the
intent of Section 9.
Development requirements for each separate PD District shall be included as a part of the
development plan for each PD District and shall include, but may not be limited to: uses,
density, lot area, lot width, lot depth, yard depths and widths, building height, building
elevations, coverage, floor area ration, parking, access, streets and circulation, screening,
landscaping, accessory buildings, signs, lighting, project _phasing or scheduling
management associations, and other requirements as the City council and Planning ana
Zoning Commission may deem appropriate.
The preparation of preliminary and final plats for the development shall be prepared in
accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Regulations and with any modifications
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council on the development
plan. The preparation of site plans for the development shall be in accordance with the
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and with any modifications approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission or City Council.
E. The PD District shall be designated as a zoning district on the City Zoning Map once
Council approves the PDD.
F. The Ordinance grantingg a PD District shall include a statement as to the purpose and
intent of the planned develo ment granted therein. All specific conditions of approval
that are imposed by the City Council shall be listed in the PDD ordinance and
development plans shall be referenced as attachments.
G. SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA:
Buffer Yards: Each proposed development shall be reviewed to determine the
compatibility of the development with surrounding and uses. Open space buffers shall
be required o separate land uses within the planned development from land uses adjacent
to the planned development unless it is determined by the Planning and Zoning
Commission that no incompatibility exists between the land uses. No structure, pparking
lot, equipment pad, or other manmade construction not approved by the City s1 be
placed in an open space buffer.
Buffer yard choices shall, at a minimum be those found in Section 7.23 R &D District,
subsection D. Performance Criteria. Wider buffer yards may be required by the
Planning & Zoning Commission where necessary to mitigate negative impacts of more
intense uses on less intense uses either within the PDD or between the PDD and adjacent
uses or districts.
Buildin Hei hts: Where structures within the planned development are proposed to
exceed t irty- ive feet (35') in heigght on land adjacent to any residential use or an
residential or agricultural zoning disfricts, such structures shall be located a minimum of
one foot (1') from the boundary of the open space buffer described in Section F above for
each two feet (2') of h eight over thirty five feet (35').
Access and Frontage: Planned developments designated as PDD -B, PDD -I, or PDD -M
shall have fron tage ong and access to major arterial streets on at least one side of the
proposed development. Access through a residential area to a PDD -B, PDD -I, PDD -M
via a local street (as defined in the City's Subdivision Regulations) is prohibited.
H. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: The Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council
shall not approve a planned development if it finds that the proposed planned
development:
1. does not conform with applicable regulations and standards established by this
ordinance;
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2. is not compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites or with uses
internal to the PDD, in terms of use, building height, bulk and scale, density,
setbacks and open spaces, landscaping, drainage, or access and circulation features,
within the standards established by this section;
3. potentially creates unfavorable effects or impacts on other existing uses in the area
or potential permitted uses in the area that cannot be mitigated by the provisions of
this section;
4. adversely affects the safety and convenience of vehicular and pedestrian circulation
in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the
proposed use and other uses reasonably anticipated in the area considering existing
zoning and land uses in the area;
5. fails to reasonably protect persons and property from erosion, flood or water
damage, fire, noise, glare, and similar hazards or impacts;
6. adversely affects traffic control or adjacent properties by inappropriate location,
lighting, or types of signs; or
7 will be detrimental to the public health, .safet , welfare, or materially injurious to
properties or improvements in the vicinity, for reasons specifically articulated by
he Commission or City Council.
8. does not enerally comply with the policies adopted in the Comprehensive Plan of
the City o, College Station.
Unless otherwise specified in the approved development plan, the minimum requirements
for each development shall be those stated in the Subdivision Regulations and the
requirements of the most restrictive standard zoning district in which designated uses are
permitted. Meritorious modification of these standards may be considered.
J. Overall density in any planned development shall not exceed that shown on the Land Use
Plan for the particular location. Lesser densities may be required to ensure compatibility
with surrounding existing neighborhood densities.
K. The gg.ranting of a PDD designation shall not relieve the developer from responsibility for
complying with all other applicable sections of the Zoning Ordinance, and other codes
and ordinances of the City of College Station unless such relief is specified in the
approved development plan.
L. An owners association will be required if other satisfactory arrangements have not been
made for providing, operating, and maintaining common facilities including streets,
drives, service an d parking areas, common open spaces, buffer areas and common
recreational areas at the time the development plan is submitted. If an owners association
shall be reviewed by the City to assure compliance with the provisions of this ordinance.
M. All Planned Development districts approved in accordance with the provisions of this
ordinance in its original form, or by subsequent amendments thereto, shall be referenced
on the Zoning District Map.. A list of such Planned Development Districts, together with
the category of uses permitted therein, shall be maintained in the office of the City
Planner.
N. All changes of use from those approved in the original PDD shall require Planning &
Zoning Commission approval. Minor additions and modifications o the approved
development plans meeting the criteria below shall be approved by the City Planner:
1. Minor additions to structures, with a floor area no larger than 10 percent of the
existing floor area of the main floor, not to exceed 5,000 square feet.
2. Minor new accessory structures if the location does not interfere with existing site
layout (e. . circulation, parkin , loading, storm water management facilities, open
space, landscaping or buffering.
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3. Minor additions to parking lots comprising no more than 25 percent of the original
number of parking spaces required, not to exceed 25 spaces.
4. Clearing or grading that does not exceed 5,000 square feet in area.
5. With Council authorization on the originally approved development plan there may
be an increase of no more than 25 percent of the total number of dwelling units for
single - family attached or multi - family developments as long as the maximum
allowable density shown on the land use plan is not exceeded.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2297 dated January 7, 1998)
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DISTRICT USE SCHEDULE - TABLE A
Dist. Min. Lot Min. Lot Min. Lot Min. Front Min. Side Min. Side Min. Rear Max. Max. Net
Area /DU Width Depth Setback Setback St. Setback Setback Height DU /AC
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
A-0 5 acres
50'
20'
15'
35'
R -1 5,000 SF 50' 100'
25'(D)
7.5'(C)
15'(F)
25'(F)
2.5 story/35'
8.0
R -IA 4,000 SF none none
25'(D)
7.5'(C)
15'(F)
20'(F)
2.5 story/35'
10.0
R -113 8,000 SF none none
25'(D)
7.5'(C)
15'(F)
25'(F)
2.5 story/35'
6.0
R -2 3,500 SF 35'(E) 100'
25'(D)
7.5'(C)
15'(F)
20'(F)(H)
2.5 story/35'
12.0
R -3 2,000 SF 20' 100'
25'(D)
(A)(B)
15'(F)
20'(F)
35'
14.0
R-4
25'(D)
(A)(B)
15'
25'(F)
2.5 story/35'
16.0
R -5
25'(D)
(A)(B)
15'
20'(F)
45'
24.0
R-6 Lot area, setbacks, height determined
by site plan
review; density
above 24
DU /acre determined by City
Council
R -7 See Mobile Home Park Ordinance.
NG -3 No Minimum
15'
60' no max. (1)
PUD Sec. 7.19 for restrictions.
A -OX 2.0 Acres
50'
15'
15'
25'
35'
A -OR 1 Acre
50'
25'
25'
50'
35'
1.0
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
C -N Sec. 7.10 24' Sec. 7.10
25'
(A)(B)
15'
15'
35'
A-P, C- 1, C-2*, C-3, CB 24' 100'
25'
(A)(B)
15'
15'
NG -1
01 0)
(B)
0'
15'
50'
NG -2
0'(J)
(B)
0'
15'
None(J)
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
M -1 100' 200' 25' (A)(B) 15' 15'
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 on interior lots is allowed where access to the rear of the building is provided on the
site or by dedicated right -of -way or easement.
C - Zero lot line construction of residence is allowed where property on both sides of 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
building.
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.
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F - The following restrictions shall apply to accessory buildings, structures or uses other than garages, carports
and living quarters for family or servants: a minimum rear setback of 15 feet is required; and a maximum
building eaves height of 8 feet is allowed. The following restrictions shall apply to garages and carports: a
minimum rear setback of 20 feet is required; and a minimum side street setback of 20 feet is required for
garages or carports that face onto side streets. The following restrictions shall apply to accessory buildings or
structures used for 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.
J - If structure is higher than 50 feet a 25' setback from public Right of Way 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.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2183 dated June 13, 1996)
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SECTION 8. SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
The following supplementary district regulations are hereby adopted and shall apply in all
cases where specified by this section.
8.1 VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS IN ALL DISTRICTS
On a corner lot in any district, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in
such a manner as materially to impair vehicle drivers' vision at intersections, within a triangle
defined by the property lines and a line joining two (2) points located twenty (20) feet back
from the property nines intersection; except that fences, walls, and /or hedges may be permitted
f rovided that such fences, walls, and /or Fledges do not impair vision from three (3) feet to six
6) feet above the curb line elevation.
8.2 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS /STRUCTURES
No accessory building /structure shall be erected in any required setback area. Excluded from
this requirement is any portable storage building /structure if the Building Official has
determined that it does not require a building permit.
8.3 MINIMUM BUILDING PLOT
No building plot shall have lower or less stringent standards or dimensions than those
prescribed for respective zones as shown in Table A of this ordinance.
8.4 NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURES ON A LOT OR BUILDING PLOT:
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2432 dated January 27, 2000)
In any single family residential district, no more than one (1) structure housing a permitted
principal use may be erected on a single lot or building plot. In all districts, more than one (1)
structure housing a permitted principal use may be erected on a single lot or building plot, but
yard and other requirements of this ordinance must be met for each structure as though each
were on an individual lot or building plot.
8.5 EXCEPTIONS TO HEIGHT REGULATIONS
The height limitations contained in Table A do not apply, to spires, belfries, cupolas, water
tanks, ventilators, chimneys or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the
roof level protection and not intended for occupancy.
8.6 STRUCTURES TO HAVE ACCESS
Every building hereafter erected or moved shall be on a lot or building plot with direct access
on a public street, or with access to an approved private street. AIl structures shall be so
located on lots or building plots as to provide safe and convenient access for servicing, fire
protection, and the required on -site parking.
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8.7 REQUIRED YARDS
Yards as required in this ordinance are open spaces on the lot or building plot on which a
building is situated and which are open and unobstructed to the sky by any structure except as
herein provided.
A. FRONT YARD REQUIRED: A yard facing and abutting a street and extending across
the front of a lot or building plot between the side property lines and having a minimum
horizontal depth measured from the front propperty line to a depth of the setback specified
for the district in which the lot is located. T[ie required front setback line represents the
line in front of which no building or structure may be erected except that orches and
steps open on three (3) sides located along not more than one -half (1/2 of the the
May project a maximum of six (6) feet into the required front yard Balconies, decks,
signs and marquees located more than eight (8) feet from the ground may project up to
six (6) feet into the required front yard.
B. REAR YARD REQUIRED: A yard extending across the rear of the lot or building plot
between the side property lines and having a minimum depth measured from the rear
property line as specified for the district in which the building plot is located. There shall
be no intrusion into the required rear yard by stairways, balconies or other building
extensions to more than six (b) feet.
C. SIDE YARD REQUIRED: A yard located on a lot or building plot extending from the
required rear yard to the required front yard having a minimum width measured from the
side property line as specified for the district in which the building plot is located.
8.8 MAJOR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of these regulations, major recreational equipment is defined as including
boats and boat trailers, travel trailers pick -up campers or coaches (designed to be mounted on
automotive vehicles), motorized dwellings tent trailers, and the like, and cases or boxes used
for transportingg recreational equipment, whether occupied by such equipment or not. No such
equipment shn be used for living, sleeping, home occupation, or household purposes when
parked or stored on a residential lot, or in any location not approved for such use.
8.9 PARKING AND STORAGE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES
Automotive vehicles or trailers not bearing urrent license plates and state motor vehicle
inspection stickers or not in operating condition shall be parked or stored on any residentially
zoned property on'1y in completely enclosed buildings. Excepted from this are vehicles being
repaired or serviced in compliance with the definition of Automobile Repair Shop.
8.10 SCREENING FENCES REQUIRED
1. Where there is a common side or rear lot line or lot lines between commercial or
industrial land and developed residential areas, the owner of said commercial or
industrial land shall erect a fence that properly screens adjacent residential lots from
adverse influences such as noise, vehicular lights, trespass, and other adverse influences.
2. Where there is a common side or rear lot line or lot lines between apartment land and
developped single family residential land, the owner of the apartment land shall erect a
fence that will properly screen adjacent single family residential land from adverse
influences such as noise, vehicular lights, trespass, and other adverse influences.
Such screening fences may be made of any material but shall be at least six (6) feet in
height and shall form a solid continuous screen between the residential and non-
residential land uses. In the case of rear lot lines such screening fence shall be continued
from one side lot line along the rear lot line to the other side lot line. In the case of side
lot lines such screening fence shall be continued from the rear lot line along the side lot
line to the front setback line but no farther than a point fifteen (15) feet from the street
right -of -way line. Each such screening fence shall be maintained in good condition by the
owner of said business, commercial or industrial project for as long a time period as
may be needed to protect adjacent residential land uses. Pence shall be erected prior to
construction.
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8.11 SHOPPING CENTERS MULTIPLE BUILDING COMPLEX AND LARGE
PROJECTS IN GENERA,
Plot plans of all shopping centers and multiple building complexes and plot plans of other large
scale projects which would cause a considerable impact on the City's facilities shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Technical staff prior to the issuance of a building permit by
the Building Official. Such review under this subsection shall be restricted to the review of the
impact of such project on: (1) the neighboring land and environment, (2) traffic generation, (3)
proposed circulation patterns and implications to safety in the rolect area, and (4) the
resultant impact of such traffic generation and circulation upon adjacent street systems. The
Zoning Official or the developer of the project may refer the plot plans to the City Council
prior to the issuance of a building permit for final resolution. No building permit will be
delayed more than thirty (30) days pending resolution of such building permit request unless
the building permit has been formally denied by the Building Official or - Zoning Official. The
building permit, when issued, shall require construction according to the approved plot plan,
construction plans and specifications.
8.12 CONDITIONAL USES
The following conditional uses may be permitted in any district when they meet special
regulations and conditions prescribed by the Planning and Zoning Commission upon
recommendation of the Project Review Committee through the issuance of a Use Permit (See
Section 14). Detailed examination of proposed location and use characteristics is necessary to
maximize compatibility.
Child Care.
Convalescent homes.
Churches.
Medical clinics.
Pharmacies.
Public libraries.
Community buildings (municipal or non - profit organizations).
Hospitals, sanitariums, or nursing homes.
Municipal service facilities and buildings (excluding parks which are permitted in any
district).
Public or private parking lots and any related accessory use.
Schools, public or denominational.
Telephone exchanges.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1712 dated June 25, 198 7)
Temporary retail sales of concrete products (as associated with the temporary buildings
and equipment permitted under 8.14 above .
(As amended by Ordinance 1Vo. 235 dated October 22, 1998)
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8.13 CONTROL CONTAMINATION OF THE AIR WATER OR THE
ENVIRONMENT AND TO SAFEGUARD THE IfEALTH, SAFETY AND
WELFARE OF TIE PEOPLE.
A. No machine, process or procedure shall be employed on any property in the City, in
which:
1. Emission of smoke, dust, noxious, toxic, or lethal gases are detectable beyond the
perimeter of the property.
2. Materials are stored or accumulated in such a way that they may be carried by
rainwater in natural drainage channels beyond the limits of the ppropperty which are
noxious, toxic, radioactive, contain oil or grease wood or cellurose fibers, hair,
feathers, plastic, or have a pH factor above {en ( t ) or below five (5).
3. Vibration is discernible beyond the property line.
4. Noise above the ambient noise level is discernible beyond the property line.
8.14 TEMPORARY BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT
Temporary buildings and equipment for uses incidental to construction work on remises are
allowed in any zone but shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of construction
work. None shall be located on any public street at any time during construction.
8.15 PARKS ARE ALLOWED IN ANY ZONE.
8.16 YARD FENCES
Fences of wood, chain -link or similar material, and less than eight (8') feet in height; and
fences of brick, stone, concrete or similar material, .and less than six (6) feet in height, shall
not be construed to be structures, nor shall they require a building permit.
8.17 TEMPORARY SALES OFFICES AND MODEL HOMES
May be located within residential districts as part of an on -going residential development. Any
temporary sales office or model home shall be removed or converted to a use permitted within
the district when Certificates of Occupancy have been issued to 80% of the associated
residential units or when use as a sales office or model home has ceased. Signage shall be
limited to one (1) sign not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet, either attached or freestanding.
If freestanding it shall not be within any right -of -way.
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8.18 RECYCLING FACILITIES
A. PURPOSE: The purpose of this section is to establish standards for large and small
rec cling facilities that will encourage recycling by offering convenient, versatile drop -
ofrpoints. Certain standards that regulate signage, fencing and screening, hours of
operation, security, setback sight clearance, landscaping, parking and noise are
necessary to ensure that all o&r goals and objectives of t>'ie comprehensive plan are met.
B. DEFINITIONS
COLLECTION FACILITY - LARGE: A recycling facility located on an independent
site, or larger than 500 square feet, where limited mechanical processing may or may not
occur, depending on the zoning district in which the facility is located.
COLLECTION FACILITY - SMALL: A facility that occupies no more than 500 square
feet, and provides containers for collection only of source separated recyclables, with no
power -driven processing equipment on site. Small collection facilities are normally
located on parking lots of the host use. These may include, but are not limited to, bulk
reverse vending machines, a grouping of reverse vending machines that exceed 50 square
feet, kiosk type structures that may include ermanent structures, and unattended
recycling bins placed for the donation of recyclable materials.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Those materials specifically listed at a particular site as
acceptable. Such materials may include, but are not limited to,. aluminum products, clean
glass containers, bimetal containers, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, plastic
containers, yard waste, paper and cardboard, phone books, and scrap metal.
RECYCLING: The separation, collection, processing, recovery and sale of metals, glass,
paper, plastics, and other materials which would otherwise be disposed of as solid waste,
which are intended for reuse, re- manufacture, or re- constitution for the purpose of using
the altered form.
RECYCLING BIN: A container used to collect recyclable materials, at which no fee is
collected from the person depositing the materials.
REVERSE VENDING MACHINE: An automated mechanical device which accepts at
least one or more types of beverage containers includin�, but not limited to, aluminum
cans, glass and plas bottles, and which issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip.
Sorting and processing occurs entirely within the machine.
REVERSE VENDING MACHINE - BULK: A reverse vending machine that is larger
than 50 square feet and is designed to accept more than one container at a time and to
pay by weight. For the purpose of these restrictions, bulk reverse vending machines will
e considered small collection facilities.
REVERSE VENDING MACHINE - SINGLE FEED: A reverse vending machine that
accepts materials one item at a time.
C. SINGLE FEED REVERSE VENDING MACHINES: Single feed reverse vending
machines may be located with a mit either in the interior or immediate exterior or
commercial, industrial, or publi er
c facilities.
D. SMALL COLLECTION FACILITIES: Each project shall receive Project Review
Committee review. Small collection facilities may be permitted when established on an
improved surface in conjunction with an existing commercial or industrial use or public
facility. The host facility must be in compliance with all City codes. No facility may
occupy more than five hundred (500) square feet, nor occupy more than five (5) pparking
spaces of the host site. All vehicular and pedestrian circulation aisles sFiall be
unobstructed.
Setbacks: Each facility shall be set back at least ten(10) feet from any Right of Way line
when located in front of the host use. Side, side street, and rear setbacks established for
commercial uses shall be maintained.
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Containers intended for 24 -hour donation of materials shall be at least forty (40) feet
from any property zoned or developed for residential use. Attended facilities within 100
feet of residentia zoned or developed property shall operate only between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Landscaping: A small collection facility shall not be placed on the host site in such a
manner as to impair the landscaping required for the subject site.
Parking One space will be required if an attendant is provided. Occupation of parking
spaces by the collection facility and attendant shall not reduce available parking spaces
below the minimum number required by ordinance for the host site.
Noise: Noise levels shall not exceed 60 dBA as measured at the property line of
residentially zoned or developed property, otherwise noise levels shaft not exceed 70
dBA.
Signage: Each container must be clearly labeled with a sign, limited to one per container
and no larger than twenty (20) percent of the side upon which the sign is placed, to
provide inTormation pertaining to the type of material to be collected within the
container, and the name and telephone number of a person responsible for maintenance
who may be contacted at all times.
E. LARGE COLLECTION FACILITIES: Each project shall receive Project Review
Committee review. Large collection facilities may be located in any commercial district
upon receipt of a Conditional Use Permit, and shall be a permitted use in any industrial
zoning district. Any facility located within 500 feet from propert zoned or developed for
residential use shall not be in operation between 7:00 p.m. and Y:m a.m.
Mechanical processing may be permitted in C -1 C -2, and in any industrial district. Light
processing, including compacting, baling, an� shredding, must be directly related to
efficient temporary storage and shipment of materials.
No facility as described in this subsection shall abut property zoned or developed for low
density residential use.
Setbacks and Landscaping: Setbacks and landscaping shall be those provided for the
zoning district in which the facility is located. No lot line construction shall be permitted.
Parking: A minimum of six (6) spaces shall be provided, plus one space per employee
and for each vehicle of the facility.
Noise: Noise levels shall not exceed 60 dBA as measured at the property line of
residentially zoned or developed property, otherwise noise levels shaft not exceed 70
dBA.
Signage: Each container shall be clearly marked to specify materials that are accepted.
The name and telephone number of the operator, and the hours of operations shall be
conspicuously displayed. All sign regulations of the district in which the facility is
loca ed shall apply.
Screening: Each facility shall be screened from the public right = of -way by operating in an
enclosed -building with no outside storage or by operating within an area enclosed by an
opaque fence at feast eight 8) feet in height.
(As amended by �rdinance No. 1905 dated September 12, 1991)
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8.19 OV CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2151, October 12, 1995)
A. In the event that an area is rezoned to apply, the overlay district, this district shall apply
to all multi - family, commercial, and in ustrial property, and where applicable to single
family, duplex or townhouse development. The underlying 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. PURPOSE: This district is established to enhance the image of key entry points, major
corridors, and other areas of concern as determined by the City Council, by maintainin g
a sense of openness and continuity. in cases of conflict between this overlay district and
the underlying zones, the more restrictive regulation shall apply.
C. SETBACKS: All buildings will be set back 40 feet from the Right of Way (R.O. W .).
Where parking is located in the front of the building, there shall be a front setback of 0
feet from the R.O.W. to the parking area.
D. BUILDING AESTHETICS: Building colors shall be harmonious with the existing man-
made or natural environment, and only compatible accent colors shall be used. AlFcolors
shall be approved by the Project Review Committee (P.R.C.).
Elevation drawings and color samples must be provided by the applicant.
E. SIGNS: Signs shall include no more than three colors and two lettering styles. At least
one of the colors must match the predominant colors of the building.
Freestanding signs shall be limited to the restrictions of Table I, but shall not exceed the
height of the building.
No flags, pennants, banners, or other wind -driven devices will be permitted except for a
30 day period during the opening of an establishment.
F. LANDSCAPING: Reserved.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
G. ELECTRICAL UTILITIES:
(a) All future feeder lines along University Drive shall be installed underground.
(b) Overhead distribution lines may be permitted along rear property lines and no
farther up side roperty lines than is necessary to access the rear property line of an
adjacent property.
(c) All customer service facilities (primary or secondary) within the Overlay District
shall be underground.
H. STORAGE: Outside storage or display shall be screened from the roadway.
I. SCREENING: If arking is in front of the building, it must be screened by:
an earth berm thatmeasures three (3) feet in height with a slope and profile that is easily
maintainable OR
a planting strip that is continuous and measures three (3) feet in height at the end of one
growing season. Vegetation used for screening purposes shall not accrue points toward
the landscape requirements OR
a masonry wall that matches the architectural style and color of the development. OR
a combination of any of the three screening methods mentioned above.
Walls and planting strips shall be located at least two (2) feet from any parking area.
Screening must be maintained during the life of the development.
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Where the street and the adjacent site are at different elevations, the P.R.C. may alter the
height of the screening to ensure adequate screening.
J. Dumpsters shall not be visible from any R.O.W.
K. SPECIAL RESTRICTION FOR GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS: In cases where the
underlying zoning district permits gasoline services stations and a station is proposed, the
following restrictions shall apply:
1. ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED:
no major emergency auto repair.
no body, fender, or paint work.
no sale or rental of vehicles.
all activities except those associated with fuel pumping must be conducted within an
enclosed building.
service bays and car wash bays shall be oriented to face away from any R.O.W.
Where this is impossible, screening methods will be required.
2. SETBACKS:
Front Side Rear Side Street
Main building 40' 25' 25' 25'
Fuel pumps 50' 25' 25' 25'
Canopies 40' 15' 15' 15'
3. STORAGE AND DISPLAY:
- no outside storage or display of merchandise.
- storage tanks must be located below grade.
- no outside storage of vehicles.
- ice and vending machines must be enclosed in a building.
- no additional advertising within view of the R.O.W.
4. SIGNS
- sign height shall be restricted by the provisions of Table I, but shall not exceed
the height of the building.
- one detached sign and two attached signs will be permitted.
- no freestanding fuel price signage shall be permitted.
- signs for air, water and other similar services or products must meet the criteria
for exempt signs.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1926 dated November 20, 1991)
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8.20 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES (WTF)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
A. The purpose of this section is to establish clear regulations pertaining to wireless
telecommunications facilities that are consistent with f and state law. The City
Council of the City of College Station finds that:
It is in the public interest to romote competition in high quality telecommunications
services and the availability oT broadband transmission services to all residences and
business.
It is in the ublic interest for the City to protect the public safety and welfare, safeguard
community -land values, promote orderly planning and development and preserve historic
sites, structures and areas. Wireless telecommunications facilities should not be allowed
to detract aesthetically from the visual quality of surrounding properties or the City.
The proliferation of wireless telecommunications facilities negatively impacts the
appearance and character of the community. Therefore the City should endeavor to
minimize the size, number and obtrusiveness of antennas and towers. Collocation and
stealth technologies are strongly encouraged to mitigate negative visual impacts and
reduce the total number of towers within the City.
B. WTF USE CATEGORIES: In order to expedite the siting and review process WTF's
have been divided into use categories. The review process is more fhorougb as the
intensity of the use increases.
1. UNREGULATED FACILITIES: The WTF's listed below are not regulated by this
ordinance and do not require review or approval. This does not exempt these
facilities from other applicable city codes, ordinances, and permits.
a. Direct -to -home service antenna, citizen's radio band antenna, amateur radio
antennas.
b. Parabolic antenna less than 2 meters in diameter.
C. Omni - directional antenna (whip antenna) 6" or less in diameter and not
extending more than 12' above support structure.
d. Directional antenna 1 meter or less measured across the longest dimension and
not extending over 12' above support structure.
e. Public safety tower or antenna.
2. INTERMEDIATE FACILITIES:
a. New transmission tower less than 35 feet (10.5 meters) in height.
b. Parabolic antenna over 2 meters in diameter.
C. Omni - directional antenna (whip ntenna greater than 6" in diameter and /or
extending 12' above the support structure.
d. Directional antenna more than 1 meter measured across the longest dimension
and extending over 12' above support structure.
e. Attached WTF's.
3. MAJOR FACILITIES:
New transmission tower greater than 35 feet (10.5 meters) in height.
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C. GENERAL REGULATIONS
1. ZONING
All Intermediate WTF's are permitted in the following zoning districts:
A -O M -1 C -1 PDD (except PDD -H)
A -P R &D C -2 C -B
WPC NG C -3 M -2
Major WTF's are permitted in the following zoning districts:
M -2
Major WTF's are allowed in the following zoning districts with a Conditional Use
Permit as discussed in Section D -3:
A -O M -1 C -1 C -3
A -P R &D C -2
2. SETBACKS: The standard setbacks for each zoning district will apply to WTF's
with additional setbacks or separation being required in the sections below. To
protect citizens in their homes, transmission towers shall be placed a distance equal
to the height of the tower away from any residential structure or R -1, R -1 A, or R -2
zone boundary.
3. PROXIMITY TO MAJOR THOROUGHFARES: To preserve and protect the
City's major thoroughfares and entrances to the City, additional setbacks are placed
on WTF's proposed to be placed near these areas. The setback for these areas is
determined by measuring from the centerline of the right -of -way of the
thoroughfare. Applicable thoroughfares include freeways and expressways, major
arterials and minor arterials, as shown on the Thoroughfare Plan.
a. Intermediate WTF's must be 150' from applicable thoroughfares.
b. Major WTF's must setback from applicable thoroughfares by the height of the
tower x3.
4. SEPARATION BETWEEN TOWERS: In order to prevent tower proliferation and
protect the City's natural beauty and skyline, the number of transmission towers per
square mile has been limited. new transmission towers must be placed a minimum
distance from existing towers as described here:
a. New transmission towers 35 feet or less in height shall be separated from
existing towers by a minimum distance of 1500 feet.
b. New transmission towers more than 35 feet and less than 100 feet in height
shall be separated from existing towers by a minimum distance of 2500 ft.
C. New transmission towers 100 feet or more in height shall be separated from
existing towers by a minimum distance of 3500 ft.
5. HEIGHT LIMITATIONS: All WTF's are subject to the normal hei ht restrictions
for each zoning district where permitted by right. In any zoning dgstrict where a
tower is a conditional use, the allowable height is determined through the review of
the visual impact analysis.
In no case shall a proposed transmission tower exceed 150' within the city limits,
except where a height variance is granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustments to
allow a tower or antenna that demonstrates a hardship that can only be remedied by
locating on a proposed site within the city limits.
6. LANDSCAPING SCREENING AND AESTHETIC STANDARDS: The following
requirements shall govern any transmission tower or any parabolic antenna larger
than 2 meters.
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a. Landscaping: Refer to Section 11 of the Zoning Ordinance. Plant materials
and /or fencing that effectively screens the WTF site from view of the public
right -of -way will be required.
b. New transmission towers shall maintain a flat (not shiny, reflective, or glossy)
finish or be painted in accordance with any applicable standards of the FAA
(unfinished galvanized steel is not acceptable).
C. If an antenna is installed on a support structure other than a tower, the antenna
and supporting electrical and mechanical equipment must be of a neutral color
that is identical to, or closely compatible with, the color of the supporting
structure so as to make the antenna and related equipment as visually
unobtrusive as possible.
d. WTF's shall not be artificially lighted with the exception of motion detectors
as security lighting, unless r uired by the FAA or other applicable authority.
If lighting is required, the Cify may review the available righting alternatives
and approve the design that would cause the least disturbance to the
surrounding properties.
e. Towers may not be used to exhibit any signage or other advertising.
7. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS: Special districts have been
established in the City for the purpose of protecting their historical significance and
aesthetic qualities. In some cases, WTF's are allowed in these areas with the
following restrictions.
To preserve the aesthetic beauty and architectural significance and promote
economic growth, intermediate use WTF's (except new transmission towers) are
allowed in the listed districts. They shall be placed behind the imaginary front of
the most major (largest gfa) structure on site or behind any building }ace abutting a
right -of -way. Additionally, they must be located out of sight of public right -of- -way
e_lh er by screening, strategic siting or stealth technology.
These requirements pertain to the following special districts:
1. North ate
2. Wolf Pen Creek
3. Overlay Districts
4. PDD (except PDD -H)
5. C -B\
8. STEALTH TECHNOLOGY DESIGN: Any WTF with appropriate stealth
technology design approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission may be located
in any zoning district. Approved WTF s do not Have to meet the additional
setbacks for tower separation (section C.4) or thoroughfares (section C.3).
9. ATTACHED WTF'S: WTF's may attach to the exterior of any non - residential and
non - historic building within any zoning district provided the antenna and antenna
support structure or equipment is mounted flush with the vertical exterior of the
building or ro no more than 24 inches from the surface of the building to
which it is attached and does not raise the height of the building more than Meet
and does not violate the maximum height restriction of that zoningg district. The
attached WTF must be textured and colored so as to blend with the surrounding
surface of the building.
D. REVIEW PROCESS
1. WTF REGISTRATION: All intermediate and major WTF's must be registered with
the City. This will allow the City to keep track of all WTF's within the city limits,
facilitate the review process and aid in long range planning.
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2. SITE PLAN REVIEW: Site plans shall be submitted pursuant to the provisions of
Section 10 of the zoning ordinance. All property owners within 500 feet of any
O ro erty line of the host site for the WTF site shall be notified by the Planning
ffice. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 10, the following is
required:
a. A WTF Facility Plan drawing that identifies the location, height, and type of
all existing applicant -owned wireless telecommunications facilities in Brazos
County and the proposed facility must be submitted.
b. The location type, and height of the proposed facility. At least three
collocation alternatives to the applicant's development proposal along with
proof of a genuine effort in collocating on or attaching to an existing support
structure. A certified letter addressed to potential lessors is required in
addition to evidence that demonstrates that no existing tower or support
structure can accommodate the applicant's proposed WTF. Any of the
following may be submitted as evidence:
(1) No existing structures are located within the geographic area required to
meet applicant's engineering requirements.
(2) Existing structures are of insufficient height to meet applicant's
engineering requirements.
(3) Existing structures do not have sufficient structural strength to support
applicant's proposed antenna and related equipment.
(4) Electromagnetic interference would be caused between the proposed and
existing facilities.
(5) The fees, costs, or contractual provisions required by the owner in order
to share an existing structure or to adapt an existing support structure for
sharing exceed those for new tower development.
(6) The applicant demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that
render existing structures unsuitable.
C. A visual impact analysis, presented either with drawings or photographs.
Four views or elevations shall be submitted looking toward the site (typically
north, south, east and west), including site and the surrounding properties
measured from the center point of the tower out to a distance equal to three
times the height of the proposed tower. This drawing will depict a " skyline" an
view showing the entire height of the proposed tower d the structures, trees,
or any other objects contributing to the skyline profile. The proposed tower,
drawn to scale, should be included in the view.
d. Certification of compliance with FCC regulations and emission standards.
e. Notification of an impending Environmental Assessment required by the
National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) and a copy when the
assessment is completed.
f. A letter addressed to the City declaring an intent and willingness to construct a
proposed tower that would allow at least 2 other service providers to locate
here.
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: Some major WTF's must receive a conditional
use _permit (CUP) (section C.1) under the procedures set forth in Section 14 of the
zoning ordinance. In addition to the standard guidelines, the following additional
factors shall be considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission when
determining whether to grant a CUP for WTF's:
a. height of the proposed tower, surrounding topography and surrounding tree
coverage and foliage as they relate to:
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(1) skyline impact, examining whether the proportions of the structure
appears to dominate or blend in with the surrounding environment.
(2) shadow impact, whether or not the proposed tower will cast shadows that
would prevent the reasonable use of enjoyment of surrounding
properties.
b. design of the tower with particular reference to design characteristics that
have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness.
c. proximity of the tower to residential structures and residential district
boundaries.
d. economic impact on adjacent and nearby properties.
e. proposed ingress and egress.
f. availability of suitable alternatives and /or existing support structures.
E. ABANDONMENT
Any WTF that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall be considered
abandoned, and the owner of such a facility shall remove same within 60 days of receipt of
notice from the City notifying owner of such abandonment. If such facility is not removed
within said 60 days, the City may, remove such facility at the property owner's expense. If
there are two or more users of a single WTF, then this provision shaI] not become effective
until all users cease operations on the tower.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
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8.21 NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION OVERLAY
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2432 dated January 27, 2000)
A. In the event that an area is rezoned to apply this preservation overlay, this district shall
apply to all single- family residential property in the underlying district. The underlying
district establishes the permitted uses and shall remain in full force, and the
requirements of the overlay district are to applied in addition to the underlying use and
site restrictions.
B. In addition to the requirements of the District Use Schedule - Table A, the following
minimum lot area requirements apply to single family residential property:
(a) The minimum lot size is the platted lot or building plot as it existed on the
effective date of this ordinance; or,
(b) For new lots or building plots created by subdivision, platting, replatting or
partition, a minimum of 8,500 square feet.
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SECTION 9. MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS
9.1 PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this section to establish the guidelines for off - street parking spaces
consistent with the proposed land use to:
1. Eliminate occurrence of non - resident on- street parking in adjoining neighborhoods.
2. Avoid the traffic congestion and public safety hazards caused by a failure to provide such
parking space.
3. Expedite the movement of traffic on public thoroughfares in a safe manner, thus
increasing the carrying capacity of the streets and reducing the amount of land required
for streets, thereby lowering the cost to both the property owner and the City.
9.2 OFF - STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
In all districts, for all uses, at the time any building or structure is erected or enlarged or
increased in capacity, or at any time any other use is established, there shall be provided off -
street parking spaces for motor vehicles in accordance with the requirements specified herein.
A. DIMENSIONS AND ACCESS (See illustrations at end of this section):
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
1. Each off - street parking space for automobiles shall have an area of not less than nine
feet by twenty feet (9' x 20'). An eighteen foot paved space may be utilized where an
additional two feet 2' of unobstructed area is provided for vehicle overhang.
2. Each off - street parking space for truck unloading shall have an adequate unloading
area.
3. Each parking space and the maneuvering area thereto shall be located entirely within
the boundaries of the building plot except as set forth in Chapter 3, College Station
City Code.
4. There shall be adequate providsions for ingress and egress to all parking spaces, and
there shall be adequate maneuvering space to eliminate backing into public right -of-
way on major, arterial or collector streets as reflected in the Comprehensive Plan for
the City of l College Station. Circulation aisles between or adjacent to head -in (90
degree) parking spaces shall be a minimum of twenty -three (23) feet in width. One
way circulation aisles with angled parking shall be a minimum of twenty (20') feet.
All other circulation aisles shah be determined by the Project Review Committee.
5. From the public right -of -way, there shall be a twenty -four (24') setback to act as a
landscape reserve. - Existing trees of four inch (4" ) caliper or more must be preserved
(these may count toward street tree requirements). Parking may be allowed in this
area but at a maximum of seven (7) contiguous spaces and only if they are screened.
More than one series of seven (7) spaces may be permitted if a substantial amount of
reserve remains intact and if the location of parking does not interfere with other
streetscape requirements.
Paved areas that are not arranged as parking spaces may be permitted within the 24'
landscape reserve, but at a maximum of 1134 square feet and only if the area is
screened. More than one series of 1134 square feet of pavement within the reserve
may be permitted if a substantial amount of reserve remains intact and if the location
of parking does not interfere with other streetscape requirements. Entrance
driveways are permitted to traverse the reserve area and are not considered part of the
reserve.
In no event shall pavement be located within 6' of a right -of -way, unless the
pavement is part of an entrace driveway.
6. END ISLANDS
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A raised island, encompassing not less than one hundred eighty (180) square feet in
area, shall be located at both ends of every interior parking row and at both ends of
every peripheral parking row, regardless of the length of the row.
(As amended by Ordinance 2317 dated garch 12, 1998)
7. INTERIOR ISLANDS
For every fifteen (15) interior parking spaces 180- square feet of landscaping must be
provided i
somewhere n the interior rows of tie arking lot. Interior island areas may
be grouped and configured as desired provided that circulation aisles remain clear.
Interior islands may have sidewalks through them.
End island areas that exceed the minimum required by counted toward the interior
parkin island requirement.
f.As amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994)
(As amended by Ordinance 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
8. PARKING LOT ISLANDS
All parking lot islands must be raised at least 6" and curbed, with the majority of the
area pplanted or treated with enhanced paving. The bottom areas of planted islands
must be contiguous with uncompacted soil.
(As amended by Ordinance 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
B. OFF - PREMISES LOCATIONS: For any new use, building or structure where the
required off - street parking cannot be provided on the premises because of size or location
of the lot or building plot, such parking may be provided on other propert under the
same ownership in fee simple or under a perpetual easement which commits ?he land for
parking for the use, building or structure, not more than two hundred (200 feet distant
rom the building site provided the proposed parking area is located in a district where
parking lots are permitted for that use.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1783 dated November 10, 1988)
C. DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKING AREA: Every parcel of land
hereafter used as a public parking area, including commercial parkingg lots automobile
farm equipment, mobile home, trailer, or other open-air sales lot, shaIl be developed and
maintained in accordance with the requirements in this section.
D. SURFACING: Except as otherwise provided all off - street parking areas shall be
constructed with a minimum allowable parking 'lot pavement of one and one -half inches
(1.5 ") of asphalt pavement of to of six inches (6 ") of limestone base. In the case where
concrete pavement is desired the concrete shall be five inches (5") thick, with the
exception that all designated fire lanes shall be six inches (6" ) thick. The reinforcement
within the concrete section shall consist of number four Q4) bars on eighteen inch (18"
centers, centered within the pavement thickness. A six inch (6 ") raised concrete curb
shall be required around the entire perimeter of the lot and around all interior islands.
Designee for pavement and curbing must meet minimum standards as depicted in Exhibit
A. Variances to the standards shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. All off - street parking areas shall be installed graded to drain an d
maintained so as to dispose of surface water accumulated within the area. parking L spaces
shall be so arranged and marked so as to provide for orderly and safe parking of
vehicles.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2226 dated December 12, 1996)
E. LIGHTING: All lighting fixtures used to illuminate an off - street parking area shall be
arranged so as to direct or shield the light away from any adjoining residential premises.
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F. NON - PUBLIC, ALL - WEATHER DRIVE SURFACES: Temporary or permanent drive
surfaces that are required for emergency access or turnaround for emergency vehicles
must be constructed to function under all weather conditions. To accommodate a project
during construction, phasing, or permanent installation, drive surfaces that do not meet
the requirements for permanent pavement surfaces may be allowed at the discretion of
the City Engineer for ahe specific conditions stated below:
TEMPORARY ALL - WEATHER SURFACE (during construction) - A structure
under construction must be accessible by an all-weather drive surface. This surface
may consist of the permanent pavement as described in Section 9.2.1) or may consist
of four inches (4") of limestone base with a one - course (1) seal coat as specified in
the Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction of
Hi hways, Streets and Bridges, 1993 Edition, Item 316. This temporary all- weather
surface must be reworked or replaced to meet the permanent pavement standard as
described in Section 9.2.13 . prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
SEMI - PERMANENT ALL - WEATHER SURFACE (during phasing) - In cases
during phasing of a large project, emergency access and turnarounds often must be
added as a temporary measure until additional phases are constructed. These
emergency access areas may consist of "permanent pavement as described in Section
9.2.13., or may consist of six inches (6') of limestone base with one - course 1) seal
coat as s ecified in the Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications
for Construction of Highways, Streets and Bridgges, 1993 Edition, Item 316. If the
semi - permanent surface is used the six -inch (6 ") curb is not required, and these
areas must be gated or protected from public usage and signed for emergency access
only. When the additional phase is constructed these areas must be removed or
reworked to meet the permanent pavement standards as described in Section 9.2.D.
PERMANENT ALL - WEATHER SURFACE (permanent) - In some development
scenarios, an emergency access or turnaround must be constructed to meet emergency
access purposes and is not required for public traffic, service vehicles or sanitation
vehicles. In these cases, the area required for emergency access only may consist of
permanent pavement as described in Section 9.2.D., or may consist of six inches (6 ")
or limestone base with a two - course (2) seal coat as specified in the Texas
Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction of Highways,
Streets and Bridges, 1993 Edition Item 316. If the seal -coat surface is used, a six -
inch (6 ") curb is not required, and these areas must be gated or protected from public
usage and si ned for emergency access only
(s amended by Ordinance No. 2226 dated December 12, 1996)
G. TEMPORARY PARKING LOTS: When additional parking, in excess of what the zoning
ordinance requires and /or in excess of what was installed when a facility first opened is
necessary to accommodate business or patronage that was unanticipated when the facility
first opened, this parking may be supplied using the standards below. All such parking
lots must receive site plan approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission following
the site plan review procedures outlined in section 10 of the zoning ordinance. If these
standards are allowed, the parkin lot may exist on a temporary basis, not to exceed 12
months. The beginning date of the 12 month period shall be determined by the
Commission.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2226 dated December 12, 1996)
STANDARDS
1. The surface of the parking lot may be gravel or some other temporary material as
approved by the City Engineer.
2. The lot must be designed to accommodate drainage in accordance with the City's
drainage ordinance. Curbs, gutters or other improvements may be required where
necessary to comply with drainage regulations as approved by the City Engineer.
3. Entrance to the lot from any public right -of -way is at the discretion of the
Commission based on recommendation of the City Engineer.
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4. When entrance is allowed to the lot from a public right -of -wayy that portion of the
entrance located in the right -of -way must be paved with an a1f weather surface as
approved by the City Engineer.
5. It must be shown that steps will be taken to prevent the blowing of dust onto adjacent
properties and the tracking of mud onto pubric rights -of -way.
REVIEW BY THE COMMISSION
The Commission shall take into consideration the following when reviewing any request
for a temporary parking lot:
Safe and convenient traffic control and handling, both internal and external.
Assured pedestrian safety.
Efficient and economic access for public utility and emergency vehicles.
Runoff, drainage and flood control.
Impact on adjacent land uses.
Whether in a particular case the above standards will be detrimental to the public health,
safety or general welfare.
The Commission ma yy impose any additional standards necessary to the protection or
preservation of the public health, safety or general welfare.
FUTURE COMPLIANCE
At the end of the 12 month period the lot must be brought up to full compliance with
parking lot standards applicable to the use as required b the Zoning Ordinance or the
Iot, including all paving material, must be removed and the area no Ionger used for the
parking of vehicles. If the lot is removed, the area must be sodded, seeded or
hydromulched with grass within 10 days of removal. Driveway access shall be removed
and curb and gutter replaced.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1781 dated October 13, 1988)
9.3 NUMBER OF OFF - STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
The number of off - street parking spaces required shall be determined from the following
table of OFF - STREET - PARKIN REQUIREMENTS. The classification of uses
referred to shall be deemed to include and apply to all uses.
(As amended by Ordinance o . 2139 dated July 13, 1995)
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REMOVE ENTIRE CURB AND
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EXISTING
PAVEMENT
NEW DRIVEWAY
COMMERCIAL DRIVE
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MINIMUM SLOPE 5%
1AXIMUM SLOPE 10%
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APPROVAL BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
MINIMUM CULVERT SIZE
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MINIMUM OFF - STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
(Amended by Ordinance No. 2139 of July 13, 1995)
Type of Generator Unit Spaces Per Unit Plus -For
Apartment
1 Bedroom BR 1.5
2 Bedroom BR 1.5
2 Bedroom (each BR
less than 132 sq. ft.) BR 1.25
3 Bedroom BR 1.0
Airport
As determined by the Commission
Banks
250 S.F.
1.0
Bowling Alley
As determined by the Commission
Bus Depot
As determined by the Commission
Church
Seat
.33
Convalescent Home
Bed
0.5
Duplex Dwelling
1 Bedroom
DU
2.0
2 Bedroom
DU
2.0
3 Bedroom
DU
3.0
Dormitory
Person
1.0
Day Care Center
250 S.F.
1.0
Fraternal Lodge
75 S.F.
1.0
Fraternity /Sorority House
Person
1.0
1/30 S.F. meeting room
Freight Station
As determined by the Commission
Funeral Parlor
Seat
.33
Game Court Center
Court
4.0
Gasoline and Fuel Service 300 S.F.
1.0
Group Housing
BR
2
As determined by the Commission
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1854, dated July 26, 1990)
Health Studio
150 S.F.
1.0
Hotel
DU
1.0
Hospital
As determined by the Commission
Home for Aged
Bed
.5
Laundry
150 S.F.
1.0
Manufactured Home
DU
2
(As amended by Ordinance No.
2257 dated August
12, 1997)
Mobile Home
DU
2
(As amended by Ordinance No.
2257 dated August
12, 1997)
Motel
DU
1.1
Motor Vehicle Sales &
250 S.F.
1.0
Service (Office /Sales Area)
Motor Vehicle* Sales & 100 S.F. 1.0
Service (Service Area)
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Type of Generator Unit Spaces Per Unit Plus -For
Medical or Dental Clinic
(with Drive -thru facility)
Rooming /Boarding House
(<20,000
200 S.F. 1.0
Sales Display
S.F.)
1.0
Single Family Residence
(20,000 - 50,000 S.F.)
275 S.F.
Shopping Center **
(20,000-
225 S.F. 1.0
(75,000 S.F. or less)
50,000 S.F.)
Shopping Center **
(> 50,000
275 S.F. 1.0
(More than 75,000 S.F.)
S.F.)
Townhouse
(As amended by Ordinance No.
1968, dated August 13, 1992)
Motion Picture House
Seat
.25
Truck Terminal
(As amended by Ordinance No.
1800, dated February 9, 1989)
Night Club
50 S.F.
1.0
Office Building
250 S.F.
1.0
Personal Service Shop
250 S.F.
1.0
Private School or
100 S.F.
1.0
Commercial Studio
Retail Sales & Service
250 S.F.
1.0
Restaurant
65 S.F.
1.0
(includes Fast Food Restaurant
WITHOUT drive through)
(As amended by Ordinance No.
2029, dated August 26, 1994)
Restaurant
100 S.F.
1.0
(with Drive -thru facility)
Rooming /Boarding House
Person
1.0
Sales Display
250 S.F.
1.0
Single Family Residence
DU
2.0
Shopping Center **
150 S.F.
1.0
(75,000 S.F. or less)
Shopping Center **
200 S.F.
1.0
(More than 75,000 S.F.)
Townhouse
DU
2.0
Theater
Seat
.25
Truck Terminal
As determined by the Commission
Veterinary Clinic
300 S.F.
1.0
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2002, dated February 25, 1993)
Warehouse
1000 S.F.
1.0
NOTE: DU - Dwelling Unit; S.F. - Square Feet of floor space. Generators of traffic not listed above to be deter-
mined by the Commission.
* Parking spaces within service bays shall be credited toward off - street parking requirements.
** No more than twenty -five (25 %) percent of any shopping center square footage shall be utilized for restau-
rants, nightclubs, taverns, bars or theaters unless additional parking is provided in accordance with the
above requirements for that square footage of such uses in excess of 25 %."
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SECTION 10. SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
Prior to any development other than single family or duplex development or for development
pursuant to a conditional use permit an applicant must obtain site plan approval under this
section. No such developmenf shall be lawful or permitted to proceed without final site plan
approval. All improvements reflected on approved site plans must be constructed at the tame
of development. All terms and conditions of site plan approval must be met at the time of
development.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
10.1 APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A. Any development requirin site plan review shall submit a site plan including landscaping
(as required by Section 11
B. No approval of a site pplan which fails to meet the express requirements of city ordinances
shall be granted unless a variance to such requirements has been granted by the
appropriate appeals board or commission.
C. Required in the application or therewith shall be the following, together with any other
information reasonably necessary for the review process:
1. An application for site plan review.
2. A fully dimensioned site plan, drawn to an appropriate Engineering scale on a 24"X
36" sheet of paper, reflecting:
(a) The name, address and telephone number of the Applicant.
(b) The name, location and legal description of the proposed project.
(c) Ownership and current zoning of all abutting parcels.
(d) A key map.
(e) Topography and final grading plan, and other pertinent drainage information.
(f) All existing streets, drives, buildings, and water courses on or adjacent to the
proposed project site.
(g) Floodplains on or adjacent to the proposed project site.
(h) The location and size of existing utilities within or adjacent to the proposed
project site.
(i) The proposed location, type, and size of the following:
(1) Buildings and structures.
(2) Streets, drives, and curb cuts.
(3) Off - street parking areas with parking spaces drawn and tabulated.
(4) Sidewalks.
(5) Landscape information as required in Section 11 of this ordinance.
(6) Common open space sites.
(7) Sites for solid waste containers.
(8) Proposed signage.
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(j) The total number of residential buildings and units to be constructed on the
proposed project site.
(k) The total number of bedrooms included in the proposed project.
(1) The density of dwelling units per acre of the proposed project.
(m) The gross square footage of all non - residential buildings and the proposed use of
each building.
(n) The total site area.
- (o) Other information as required by staff.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
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10.2 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
In order to be approved, a site plan must provide for:
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
A. Safe and convenient traffic control and handling.
B. Assured pedestrian safety which may include the provision of sidewalks along the
s enmeter of the propert y meeting the specifications for same as outlined in the
ubdivision Regulations relative to width and placement.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 20229 dated August 26, 1993)
C. Efficient and economic public utility and sanitation access.
D. Public road or street access.
E. Satisfactory internal access; public, private or emergency.
F. Adequate parking and maneuvering areas.
G. Noise and emission control or dispersion.
H. Visual screening trash receptacles or other areas offensive to the public or existing
adjacent development.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994.)
I. Runoff, drainage, and flood control.
J. Sign location, as an incident to the above considerations and the express requirements of
this ordinance.
K. Location and density of building or dwellings where toppography or characteristics of the
site compel a lower density than would otherwise 6e allowed, or require location
consistent with accepted engineering practices and principles.
L. Visual screening from the right-of-way of parking lots for apartments.
(As amended by Drdinance No. 2029 dated August 26, 1993)
M. Compliance with standards guidelines and policies of the City's adopted Streetscape Plan
that are not already covered by Sections 9 or 11.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2029 dated August 26, 1993)
N. Compliance with the City's ado ted Streetscape Plan for minor arterial type street trees
along collector streets will be determined by the City's adopted Streetsca Plan.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997
O. Determination and clear indication of what constitutes the building plot for purposes of
this ordinance and the sign ordinance, and the conditions or requirements imposed by the
provisions of city ordinances.
(As amended byOrdinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
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10.3 APPEAL
An applicant may appeal interpretations of site plan requirements to the Project Review
Committee within five (5) da s after the site plan review is completed. The Project Review
Committee (PRC) shall includ three members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Any
member of the committee may designate a representative for himself to act in his absence.
Any representative designated shall be a member of the Commission. The PRC is a
governmental body and shall comply with the Open Meetings Act.
Failure to appeal the PRC action shall constitute a contractual acceptance of all conditions
imposed, and a waiver and surrender of all complaints, defects, or potential invalidity,
whether under state or federal law.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
A. An applicant appealin an interpretation to the PRC shall file ten (10) copies of the final
site plan as approved all changes and reeqq�uirements imposed during site plan
review, and accompanied by a written explanafion of those interpretations being
appealed. Until said copies are on file, no furt her development approval shall occur.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
B. An applicant may appeal only interpretations of staff in applying codes, ordinances,
standards and policies.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
C. Any notice of appeal shall state with particularity the aspects which are to be appealed.
D. An applicant may appeal a decision of the PRC to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(As ameed by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
10.4 DISCRETIONARY REVIEW
The reviewin staff may forward through the Project Review Committee any site plan to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for review and approval within three days after filing of the
written report. The PRC must notify the applicant in writing. The PRC may elect to approve
the site plan or may forward the plan to the Commission for consideration.
The scope and extent of the review of the site plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission
shall be equivalent to that of an appeal to the Projecf Review Committee. The Commission
shall, upon takin& final action, issue a written report setting forth any conditions imposed
under Section 10.2 above, and the reasons therefor. A revised copy of the site plan showing
all such conditions and requirements shall be filed with the City Planner. No permits shall be
issued prior to such filing.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
10.5 SPECIAL RULES FOR M -1 DISTRICTS
RESERVED
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10.6 SPECIAL RULES FOR C -N DISTRICTS
Site plan review and proposed uses within the C -N Neighborhood Business District are subject
to approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Applicants shall file an application form
with the City Planner no less than twenty (20) days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting of
the Planning and Zoning Commission at which the plan is to be reviewed. The application
form shall be accompanied by all supporting information required in Section 10.1 above, a list
of property owners within 200 feet , and a receipt for filing fee. The application fee shall be
determined by the City Council.
* Property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the site shall be identified by the
Planning Office using the Tax Rolls supplied by the Brazos County Appraisal District.
A. Public notice by publication in a local newspaper shall be made at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the date set for the public hearing.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
B. * The City Planner shall notify all propert owners of record within two hundred (200) feet
of the property in . question at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. The notice
may be sery ed by ifs deposit in the municipality, properly addressed with postage paid, in
United States mail.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2285 dated December 11, 1997)
C. The City Planner shall notify the applicant of the date, time, and place for the
preliminary review of the project.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
D. The proposed roject shall be reviewed in accordance with Section 10.2 prior to the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Written recommendations shall be submitted
to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A copy of this report shall be sent to the
applicant. The applicant shall file ten (10) copies of the final site plan as approved,
showing all changes and requirements of approval. The Planning and Zoning
Commission shall hold a public hearing for the purpose of approving or denying the
project plan.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
E. The applicant or the owners of forty percent (40%) or more of the property within two
hundred (200) feet of the project sife may appeal to the City Council any determination
made by the planning and Zoning Commission. The appeal should be made by petition
filed with the City Secretary within ten (10) days after the public hearing.
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SECTION 11. LANDSCAPING
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
11.1 APPLICATION OF SECTION
A. The landscaping requirements of this section apply to all land located in the City of
College Station and proposed for site development,, but do not apply to single family
townhouse, or duplex uses. The landscaping requirements shall apply to mobile and
manufactured home parks but not to an individual mobile home or manufactured home
on separately subdivided lots. Landscaping requirements shall become applicable to each
individual lot at the time of site plan submittal.
The streetscaping requirements of this section shall appply to all land in the City of
College Station and proposed for site development, but do not apply to single family
townhome, or duplex uses. Streetscaping requirements shall apply to mobile and
manufactured home parks, but not to an individual mobile home or manufactured home
on separately subdivided lots. Streetscaping requirements shall become applicable to
each individual lot at the time of site plan submittal.
All landscaping /streetscaping requirements under this section shall run with the land and
shall apply against any owner or subsequent owner.
B. Each phase of a phased project shall comply with this section.
C. When the requirements of this section conflict with requirements of other provisions of
this code, this section shall prevail; . provided however, that the provisions of this section
shall be subordinate to the provisions of Sections 9 and 10 pertaining to traffic and
pedestrian safety and the provisions of Ordinance 1729.
11.2 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
A. The landscaping requirements shall be determined on a point basis by the following:
Landscape Points required = 30 pts. per 1000 square feet of site area.
The minimum number of points for any development is 500 points.
Floodplains may be removed from site size calculations but then the existing trees within
the floodplain may not be claimed for points.
Projects may be phased with the phase lines being drawn 20' beyond any new site
amenity. The portion left for subsequent phases shalt be of developable size and quality.
B. Point values will be awarded for any type of canopy tree, non - canop tree, and shrub,
provided that the species claimed for point credit are not listed on the Non -Point Tree
List as prepared by the City Forester.
Accrued landscaping points are expended on landscaping material with the following
point values: (all caliper measurements are at twelve (12") inches above the ground.
PLANT MATERIAL POINTS ACCRUED INSTALLED SIZE
NEW PLANTINGS
Canopy Tree 75 pts. 1.5" to 2" caliper
150 pts. 2.1 " to 3.4 " caliper
300 pts. 3.5" and larger
Non -canopy Tree 40 pts. 1.25" caliper and larger
Shrubs 10 pts. Min. 5 gallon
Min. 1 gallon (dwarfs)
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EXISTING PLANTS*
TREES NOT WITHIN BARRICADE AREA
Canopy Tree 35 pts. 2" to 14.5" caliper
Non -canopy Tree 40 pts. 1.25" caliper and larger
TREES WITHIN BARRICADE AREA
Canopy Tree 200 pts. Between 4" and 8"
300 pts. 8" and larger
Non -canopy Tree 75 pts. Between 2" and 4"
150 pts. 4" and larger
* To receive landscape points, all existing trees must be in good form and condition
and reasonably free of damage by insects and /or disease.
C. 100% coverage of groundcover or grass is required in parking lot islands swales and
drainage areas, and the 24' landscape reserve unless otherwise landscaped or existingg
plants are preserved. 100% coverage of groundcover or grass is also required in aIl
unpaved portions of street or highway right -of -way on or abutting the property and
adjacent property that has been disturbed during construction.
If grass is to be used for groundcover, 100% live grass groundcover is required, whether
by solid sod overlay or preplanting and successful takeover of grasses.
D. Every project must expend a minimum of 50% of its point total on canopy trees.
E. Every development must employ an irrigation system.
F. Additional Point Credits
(1) A ten percent (10 %) point credit will be awarded if twenty -five percent (25 %) or
more of parking area consists of enhanced paving.
(2) A ten percent (10 %) point credit for every one percent (1 %) of site area devoted to
special facilities (fountains, benches and planters, water features, etc.).
G. Sepparation Requirement - Canopy trees must be planted at a minimum of twenty feet
(2U') from other canopy trees. Live Oaks (Quercus viginiana) must be planted at a
minimum of 35' from other Live Oaks.
H. Dispersal Requirement - Landscaping must be reasonably dispersed throughout all visible
areas of the site.
11.3 STREETSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
A. Along all ma or arterials and freeways one canopy ree for every twenty -five feet (25') of
frontage shah be installed. Two (2) non -canopy trees may be substituted for each one (1)
canopy tree. Canopy and non -canopy trees must be selected from the Streetscape Plant
List and may be grouped as desired. One (1) existing tree (minimum of 4" caliper) may
be substituted for each new tree. New trees must be planted within 50' (fifty feet) of the
property line along the street.
B. Along minor arterials, one (1) canopy tree for every thirty -two feet (32') of frontage
shall be installed. Two (2) non -canopy trees may be substituted for one (1) canopy tree.
Canopy and non -canopy trees must be selected from the Streetscape Plant List and may
be grouped as desired. One (1) existing tree (minimum of 4" caliper) may be substituted
for each new tree. New trees must be planted within fifty feet (5 of the property line
along the street.
C. Parking areas adjacent to a ROW shall be screened for any development if parking is
located between a building and a street right -of -way. Screening may be accomplished
using plantings, berms, structural elements, or combinations thereof, and must be a
minimum of g ' above the parking lot pavement elevation.
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D. Dumpsters, concrete retaining walls where more than six vertical inches of untreated
concrete are visible, off - street loading areas, utility connections and any other site
characteristics that could be considered visually offensive must be adequately screened.
E. Ve�ggetation must be set back twenty feet (20') from any driveway curb and forty-five feet
(45') from the curb at intersections of streets. The unobstructed vertical field of vision
must be between 2' 6" and 9' in height.
F. Live Oaks must be planted a minimum of thirty feet (30') behind the street curb.
G. Three hundred (300) additional points shall be provided for every fifty (50) lineal feet of
frontage on a major or minor arterial. Driveway openings, sight clearance triangles, and
other traffic control areas may be subtracted from total frontage.
1. A ten percent (10 %) point credit will be awarded if twenty -five percent (25 %) or
more of parking area consists of enhanced paving.
2. A ten percent (10 %) point credit for every one percent (1 %) of site area devoted to
special facilities (water features, etc.).
11.4 STREETSCAPE PLANT LIST
1. CANOPY TREES
Cedar Elm Ulmw
Live Oak( uercu;
Winged Elm (Ulm
Water Oak ( uerc
Chinese Pistac e
Post Oak uercu
Burr Oak uercu:
Goldenrain Tree 1
Water Oak ( uerc
Bald Cy ress Tax
Willow ak ( uer
Red Oak (Ouercus
2. NON - CANOPY TREES
Red Bud (Cercis canadens
Tree Yaupon (Ilex vomito;
Crabapple (Ma u
Tree re e Myrtl e
Shining Sumac (Rhus co
Possumhaw (Ilex A& co
Hawthorn ( rated us L.
Bradford Pear P rus spec
Texas Mt. Laure op on
Mexican Plum (Prunus me
Rusty Blackhaw vibu
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11.5 LANDSCAPE /STREETSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
A. When a landscape / streetscape plan is required, the landscape /streetscape plan shall
contain the following:
1. The location of existing property lines and dimensions of the tract.
2. The location of existing and proposed utilities and all easements on or adjacent to the
lot.
3. An indication of adjacent land uses, existing development and roadways.
4. An irrigation system plan.
5. Landscape information:
a. Landscape points required for site and calculations shown
b. A table showing the size, type (canopy, non - canopy, shrub) and points claimed
for proposed landscaping.
c. Location of landscape plants on plan.
6. Streetscape information:
a. Streetscape points required for site and calculations shown.
b. A table showing the scientific and common plant names, size, type (canopy, non -
canopy, shrub), and points claimed for proposed streetscaping.
c. Location of streetscape plants on plan.
7. The location and diameter of protected existing trees claimed for either landscape or
streetscape requirements, and an indication of how the applicant plans to barricade
the existing trees from damage during construction.
11.6 MAINTENANCE AND CHANGES
A. Landscaping / Streetscaping shall be maintained and preserved in accordance with the
approved Landscape / Streetscape Plan. Replacement of dead landscaping / streetscaping
must occur within forty -five . (45) days of by the Zoning Official or his
delegate. Replacement material must be of similar character and the same or higher
point total as the dead landsca in Failure to replace dead landscaping, as required by
he Zoning Official, shall cons itufe a violation of this section of the ordinance for which
the penalty provision may be invoked.
B. Landscaping /Streetscaping Changes to Existing Sites
1. If changes constituting 25 % or more of the number of canopy and non -canopy trees
are proposed, a revised landscape plan must be submitted for approval. Planting
mus{ occur pursuant to this approved landscape plan.
2. Revised Landscape / Streetscape Plans shall meet the requirements of the
Landscape / Streetscape Ordinance in effect at the time of the revised
landscape /streetscape plan submittal.
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11.7 COMPLETION AND EXTENSION
The Zoning Official or his delegate shall review all landscaping for completion in compliance
with this section and the approved landscape /streetscape plan. Landscaping /streetscaping shall
be completed in compliance with the approved plan before a Certificate of Occupancy is
issued. however, the applicant may receive an extension of four (4) months from the date of
the Certificate of Occupancy upon he approval of an application for extension with a bond or
letter of credit in the amount of Five ($5.00) Dollars times the number of landscape / streetscape
p oints required for the project. Failure to complete the landscaping/ streetsca ing according to
he approved landscape / streetscape plan at the expiration of the bond or letter of credit shall
constitute grounds for forfeiting he bond or castling of the letter of credit by the Zoning
Official or delegate. Also, failure to complete the approved landscaping shall constitute a
violation of this section.
11.8 REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Landscape plans shall be reviewed by the appropriate staff or reviewing body as outlined in
Section 10.1.
11.9 PARKING, STORAGE, OR DISPLAY
Parking, storage, or display of vehicles or merchandise on required landscape /streetscape areas
or required islands shall be considered a violation of this ordinance.
11.10 ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE PERMITTED
Variations to the requirements of Section 11 may be approved if the landscape plan is sealed
by a registered landscape architect. Such plans must show reasonable evidence that the
requirements as set forth in Section 11 were used as a guide.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
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SECTION 12. SIGN REGULATIONS
12.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this section is to establish clear and unambiguous regulations pertaining to
Sig ns in the City of College Station and to promote thereby an attractive community, foster
traffic safety, and enhance the effective communication and exchange of ideas and commercial
information. The City Council of the City of College Station hereby finds the following
legislative facts:
The proliferation of signs creates commercial confusion and makes it difficult for travelers and
motorists to locate the goods and services they seek.
The increasing height of signs within the City is an endless battle for a higher and more visible
sign, and a reasonable limitation on the height of signs is necessary to prevent visual pollution,
potential windstorm damage, injury or death.
Excessive height in signs creates clutter and is unsightly and offensive to the members of this
council and many, if not most, of the citizens in College Station. The establishment of a
reasonable maximum height for signs will allow effective communication, prevent altitude
competition, and will not penalize smaller business concerns which may not be We to compete
for aerial superiority.
Reasonable provisions pertaining to size, scale, location, desi n, lighting, permanency, and
maintenance are necessary to avoid visual clutter, preserve ana improve the appearance and
character of the community, to avoid traffic problems caused by distracting signs or structures
in close proximity to streets, which compete with traffic signs and signals for the attention of
motorists, and to prevent deterioration, disregard, and abandonment of signs or structures.
This section will complement the provisions of the Federal Highway Beautification Act of
1972.
The Council recoggnizes that signs are necessary for visual communication for public
convenience, and that businesses and other activities have the right to identify themselves by
using signs which are incidental to the use on the premises where the signs are located. The
City Council herein seeks to provide a reasonable balance between the right of a person to
identify his or her business or activity, and the rights of the ublic to be protected against
visual discord and safety hazards that result from the unrestricted proliferation, location and
construction of signs. This section will insure that signs are compatible with adjacent land uses
and with the total visual environment of the community, in accordance with the City's
comprehensive plan for zoning and land use.
The City Council finds that the rights of residents of this City to fully exercise their rights of
free speech by the use of signs containing non - commercial messages are subject to minimum
regulation regarding structural safety and setbacks forurposes of traf �F i rst o fsue c nd s m ig en s t protection. The
Council seeks herein to provide for t e reasonably promp removal and disral h n after they have served their purpose and yet to avoid any interference wit
freedoms, especially as to persons wh are of limited financial means.
The Council finds that instances may occur in the application of this section where strict
enforcement would deprive a person of the reasonable use of a sign, or the reasonable
utilization of a sign in connection with other related property rights, and herein provides for
such persons to have the right to seek variances from the requirements of this chapter for good
cause. The Council finds that it is imperative that enforcement officials apply this section as it
is written, in the interest of equality and fair and impartial application to all persons and that
the use of the variance procedure shall remain the sole administrative means to obtain any
exception to the terms hereof.
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12.2 DEFINITIONS
SIGN means any written or graphic representation, decoration, form, emblem, trademark,
used flag, banner, or other feature or device of similar character which is for the
communication of commercial information, or communication of ideas or subjects of political
significance, and which:
A. Is a structure or any part thereof, including the roof or wall of a building, or a free
standing wall or fence;
B. Is written, printed, projected, painted, constructed or otherwise placed or displayed upon
or designed into a building, board, plate, canopy, awning or vehicle, or upon any
material, object or device whatsoever; and
C. By reason of its form, color, wording, symbol design, illumination or motion attracts or
is designed to attract attention to the subject thereof, or is used as a means of
identification, advertisement or announcement.
D. A sign shall be considered to be a single display surface, a double -faced display surface,
or display device containing elements clearly organized, related and composed to form a
unit. Where matter is displayed in a random manner without organized relationship of
elements or where there is reasonable doubt about the relationship of elements, each
element shall be considered to be a single sign; provided, however, that the display of
merchandise through glass windows in any zone where such merchandise may be sold in
the ordinary course of business shall not constitute a sign or signs.
APARTMENT /CONDOMINIUM /MOBILE HOME PARK IDENTIFICATION SIGN: An
attached sign or a freestanding sign with permanent foundation or moorings, designed for
identification of a multi - family residential project or a mobile home park project, and where
adequate provision is made for permanent maintenance hereunder.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1695 dated February 12, 1987)
AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A freestanding or wall sign with permanent foundation or
moorings, designed for identification of subdivisions of ten (10) to fifty (50) acres, or
identification of a distinct area within a subdivision, and where adequate provision is made for
maintenance hereunder.
ATTACHED SIGN: A sign attached to or applied on and totally supported by a part of a
building.
BANNER/FLAG: A piece of fabric used for decoration (contains no copy or logo) or for
identification (contains copy and /or logo).
COMMERCIAL SIGN: A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service,
entertainment, or attraction sold offered, or existin
(As amended bi Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
DEVELOPMENT SIGN: A sign announcing a proposed subdivision or a proposed building
project.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1702 dated April 23, 198 7)
DIRECTIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGN: A sign utilized as a traffic control device in
off - street parking or access areas.
FREESTANDING COMMERCIAL SIGN: A sign supported by one or more columns, poles
or bars extended from the ground or from an object on the ground, or that is erected on the
ground; the term includes all signs which are not substantially supported by a building or part
thereof, or which are substantially supported by a building or part thereof, when the sole
significant purpose of the building or part thereof, is to support or constitute the sign.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
FUEL PRICE SIGN: A sign used to advertise the current price of fuel at locations where fuel
is sold.
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HOME OCCUPATION SIGN: A sign used to identify the name and occupation of a person
with a legal home occupation.
LOW PROFILE SIGN: A sign with a permanent foundation which is not attached to a
building, but is a stand -alone sign and which does not exceed 60 S.F. in area and 4 feet in
height.
NON - COMMERCIAL SIGN: A work of art or messy e which is political, religious, or
pertaining to a point of view, expression, opinion, or id that contains no reference to the
endorsement, advertising of or promotion of patronage, of a business, commodity, service,
entertainment, or attraction that is sold offered or existing.
(As amended by Ordinance Ro. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
OFF - PREMISE COMMERCIAL SIGN: A sign which directs attention to a business,
commodity, service, entertainment, or attraction sold, offered, or existing elsewhere than upon
the premises where such sign is displayed.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
ON- PREMISE COMMERCIAL SIGN: A sign which directs attention to a business,
commodity, service entertainment, or attraction sold, offered, or existing. upon the premises
where such sign is displayed. This definition does not include non - commercial signs.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
POLITICAL SIGN: Any sign which promotes a candidate for any public office or which
advocates a position on any social issue as its primary purpose. Political signs shall be
considered in the category of non - commercial signs except where there are regulations
pertaining to their removal after an election.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
PORTABLE SIGN: A sign which is not affixed or attached to real property by poles, stakes or
other members which are placed into the ground or upon some other type of permanent
foundation; trailer signs, any sign with wheels or skids and any sign which is constructed so
as to sit upon the surface of the ground, without subsurface attachment or extension.
PREMISES: An area of land planned and designed as a single comprehensive project,
considered from the time the plan is first submitted to the Planning Department either at plat
stage or site plan stage.
REAL ESTATE, FINANCE and CONSTRUCTION SIGN: An attached or freestanding sign
erected upon a lot or parcel of land for the purpose of advertising same for sale or lease, or
advertising the furnishing of interim or permanent financing for a project, or for the furnishing
of labor, materials or the practice of crafts on the job site.
ROOF SIGN: An outdoor advertising display sign erected, constructed, or maintained on the
roof of a building or which is wholly dependent upon a building for support, and which
protects above the point of a building with a flat roof six feet above the eave nine of a building
with a shed, gambrel, gable or hip roof, or the decd line of a building with a mansard roof.
See illustrations at the end of this section.
SUBDIVISION IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A freestanding or wall sign with permanent
concrete foundation or moorings, designed for permanent identification of a subdivision of
greater than fifty (50) acres, and where adequate provision is made for permanent maintenance
Hereunder.
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12.3 GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. BUILDING PERMITS: A permit shall be required for the following types of signs:
Apartment/Condominium /Mobile Home Park Identification Signs
Attached Signs
Development Signs
Freestanding Signs
Roof Signs
Subdivision and Area Identification Signs
Permits shall be issued by the Building Official with approval by the Zoning Official
upon receipt of a properly completed application which demonstrates that the applicant's
request is in accordance with the provisions of this section and the City's Building Code.
The fee for such permits shall be established by the City Council from time to time by
resolution.
No permit shall be required for the following signs:
Real Estate, Finance and Construction Signs
Directional Traffic Control Signs
Home Occupation Signs
Non - Commercial Signs
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
B. SUBDIVISION AND AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN: Area Identification signs shall
be permitted upon private property in an y zone to identify subdivisions of ten (10 to
fifty (50) . acres in size and subject to the requirements set forth in Table II. Area
Identi ication signs may also be used within a large subdivision to identify distinct areas
within that subdivision, subject to the requirements in Table II.
Subdivision sins shall be permitted upon private property in any zone to identify
subdivisions of-greater than fifty (50) acres, subject to the requirements set forth in Table
II.
Both area identification and subdivision signs must be located on the premises as
identified by a preliminary or master preliminary plat of the subdivision. Subdivision
signs will be permitted only at major intersections on the en
in
eter of the subdivision
(intersection of two collector or larger streets). At each intersection either one or two
subdivision signs may be permitted so long as the total area of the signs does not exceed
150 square feet. Banners or flags may be utilized as subdivision identification signs but
the overall height shall not exceed sixty (60) feet.
Indirect lightingg is permissible but no optical effects, moving pparts or alternating, erratic
or flashing li hts shall be permitted. Landscaping valued at Z50 points (as described in
Section 11 T the Zoning Ordinance) shall be installed around each subdivision sign.
Adequate arrangements for permanent maintenance of all signs and any landscaping in
conjunction with such signs shall be made, which may be through an owners association
if one exists or is created for this purpose.
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C. APARTMENT /CONDOMINIUM /MOBILE HOME PARK IDENTIFICATION SIGN:
An apartment/condominium /mobile home ppark identification sign may be either an
attached sign or a freestanding sign. It shaIl be placed upon the private property of a
particular multi - family project in an R4, R5 or Rb zone or mobile home park in an R7
zone subject to the requirements set forth in Table II. The
apartment/condominium /mobile home park identification sign shall list the name and
facilities available and may have leasing or sales information incorporated as a part of the
sign. An apartment or condominium project must have a minimum of 24 dwelling units
to qualify for an identification sign. Indirect lighting is permissible, but no optical
effects, moving parts, or alternating, erratic or fl ashing lights or devices shall be
permitted. Any mobile home parks existing at the time of this ordinance that are non -
conforming may still utilize an identification sign meeting the provisions of this section
and Table II.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1695 dated February 12, 1987)
D. DEVELOPMENT SIGN: A developpment sign may be placed only on private property
subject to the requirements in Table W
A development sign for a building project shall be removed if the project has not
received a building permit at the end of twelve (12) months. The Zoning 8fficial may
renew the sign permit for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period upon request.
Once a building permit for the project is received, the sign may stay in place unfil 75
percent of the project is leased or a permanent sign is installed, whichever comes first.
A development sign for a proposed subdivision shall be removed if a preliminary or final
plat has not been approved by the end of twelve (12) months. The Zoning Official may
renew the sign permit for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period upon request.
Once a plat has been approved, the si n permit is valid as long as a preliminary plat is in
effect, or in the absence of a valid preliminary plat, for twenty -four (24) months Trom the
date of approval of a final plat.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1702 dated April 23, 198 7)
E. DIRECTIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGN: Directional Traffic Control signs may be
utilized as traffic control devices in off - street parking areas su4jject to the requirements
set forth in Table II. Logo or copy may be permitted but shall be less than 50% of the
area of the directional sign. No directional traffic control sign shall be permitted within
or upon the right-of-way f any public street unless its construction, design, and location
have been approved by the City Traffic Engineer.
F. PORTABLE SIGNS: Portable Signs are not permitted within the City Limits of the City
of College Station.
G. REAL ESTATE /FINANCE /CONSTRUCTION SIGNS: One real estate sign not
exceeding sixteen (16 )square feet in total area (exclusive of stakes and posts may be
erected at any time while a roperty is offered for sale or lease to the public. Properties
with a minimum of 150 feet of frontage shall be allowed one real estate sign not
exceeding 32 square feet in total area. Properties with a minimum of 2 acres and frontage
on 2 streets shall be allowed one real estate sign on each frontage street with the area of
the sign to be determined by the amount of frontage as stated above.
One finance sign and three construction signs (for a total of 4 signs), not exceeding 16
square feet in total area each (exclusive of stakes and posts) may be erected once a
building permit has been issued on a property. Properties with a minimum of 10 acres
and 1,U00 feet of frontage shall be allowed one finance sign and three construction signs
not exceeding 32 square feet in total area each.
Real estate, finance and construction signs may be either attached or freestanding and
only those visible from the street are limited in number (see exempt signs Section 12.3
All such signs shall be maintained by the persons in control of the premises so as to
remain erect and in ood repair. Such signs shall be removed by the property owner or
other, person in control of the the if they are damaged, broken or incapable of
remaining erect.
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Such signs must be removed by the owner or person in control of the premises when
either the property has sold or been leased and /or when performance under the
construction contract or subcontract (in the case of construction signs) has been
completed. In all cases, financing and construction signs shall be removed prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
H. NON - COMMERCIAL SIGNS: POLITICAL SIGNS: This section does not regulate the
size, content or location of non - commercial signs, political signs except as follows:
1. No commercial message shall be shown on any non - commercial sign.
2. No non - commercial sign:
(a) May be located within public road right -of -way of the State of Texas; or
(b) May be located off the premises of the property owner who is displaying the
sign; or
(c) May exceed the restrictions set forth in Table 1; or
(d) May be located within any sight distance triangle as defined b the Zoning
Ordinance or where determined by the City Manager or his designate as a
location that would hinder intersection visibility.
(e) May be located within the City ngght -of -way adjacent to undeveloped property.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated 9, 1992)
This provision is necessary to avoid clutter, proliferation, and dangerous distraction to
drivers caused by close proximity of such signs to automobile traffic, to avoid damage to
automobiles which may leave the paved surface intentionally or by accident and to avoid
the necessity for pedestrians to step into the roadway to bypass such signs. Flo regulatory
alternative exists to accomplish this police power obligation.
In the event that any political sign is located in a public right -of -way of the State, it shall
be removed by the City.
All political sins shall be removed within ten (10) days after the election.
(s amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
I. HOME OCCUPATION SIGNS: A person having a legal home the building or porch of a
residence. The sin may contain only the name and occupation of the resident. Tt shall be
attached directly to the face of the building or porch. It shall not exceed 2 square feet in
area, shall not be illuminated in any way and shall not project more than 24 inches
beyond the building or pooccu ation may display a home occupation sign on the face of
rch No permit is required. No display of merchandise or other forms of commercial
communication shall be allowed within a residential area, unless same are in existence
prior to the adoption of this section in connection with a use which is presently a lawful
non - conforming use within the district. Such non - conforming signs may be maintained
until the non - conforming uses of the building cease subject to the requirements for
maintenance herein. Discontinuance of the use of such a sign for more than 3 months
shall prevent future use, even if the non - conforming use of the premises is continuous.
J. ROOF SIGNS: Roof signs shall be regulated as freestanding signs.
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K. FREESTANDING COMMERCIAL SIGNS: Freestanding commercial signs are allowed
only on developed commercial property in A -P, C -1, C -2, C -3, C -B, M -1 and M -2 zone.
One freestanding sign shall be allowed in an A -P zone only when the premise has a
minimum of 2 acres, subject to the requirements set forth in Table II. One low profile
sign shall be allowed in an A -P zone when the premise has less than Two (2) acres
subject to the requirements set forth in Table IL Height, area and setback requirements
for all other freestanding signs are found in Tables I and II. See Section 12.3 concerning
banners and flags.
• premise with less than 75 feet of frontage shall be allowed to use one low profile sign.
• premise with more than 75 feet of frontage shall be allowed to use Table I standards
for one freestanding sign rather than one low profile sign.
A premise with more than 150 feet of frontage shall be allowed to use Table I standards
for one freestanding sign or any number of low profile signs as long as there is a
minimum separation between signs of 150 feet.
Premises with less than 75 feet of frontage may be combined in order to utilize signage
corresponding to the resulting frontage as described in the preceding two paragraphs.
The sin applicant may elect the frontage street where two streets at the corner are
class 1M the same on the thoroughfare plan. If on two differently classified streets, then
the greater shall be considered the frontage street.
No more than one freestanding sign shall be allowed on any premises except when all of
the following conditions are met:
1. The site must be zoned C -1, C -2, C -3, C -B, M -1 or M -2.
2. The site must be twenty -five (25) acres or more in area.
3. The site must have 1,000 feet (or more) of continuous unsubdivided frontage on any
major arterial street (as classified in the thoroughfare plan) toward which one
aditional freestanding sign is to be displayed.
Balloons or gas - filled objects may be used for display or advertising for special events
with no required permit.. Maximum height sixty (60) feet. One use allowed for 3 days
maximum time per premise per 30 day period.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1676 dated September 11, 1986)
L. ATTACHED SIGNS: Attached signs in areas zoned C -N, A -P, C -1, C -2 C -3, C -B, M-
land M -2 are commercial signs under this section. An attached sign shall advertise only
the name of, uses of, or goods or services available within the building to which the siggn
is attached. Such sign shall be parallel to the face of the building, shall not be
cantilevered away from the structure, and shall not extend more than one foot from any
exterior building face, mansard, awning or canopy (see Roof Sign definition). There
shall be no painted roof signs.
M. FLAGS: One freestanding corporate flat er premise, not to exceed 40 feet in height or
100 sq.. in area is allowed in mulfi family, commercial, and industrial zones or
developments.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1888 dated July 11, 1991)
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N. SIGNS FOR CONDITIONAL USES: Signs for conditional uses shall comply with the
regulations for the zoning district in which the conditional use is permitted. An applicant
wishing to proppose signage using the requirements of a zoning district different from the
one in which fhe conditional use is permitted must receive approval from the Planning
and Zoning Commission as part of the conditional use permit process.
After receipt of a recommendation of the City Planner the Commission may permit the
requirements of a different zoning district to be used for the purposes of signage when
the Commission finds:
1. That the proposed signage is compatible with signage allowed in surrounding zoning
districts.
2. That the proposed signage meets the intent of this section; and,
3. That the proposed signage is in harmony with the development policies, and goals
and objec ives embodied in the Comprehensive Plan for development of the City.
O. PROHIBITED SIGNS: The following signs shall be prohibited in the City of College
Station:
1. Portable and Trailer Signs.
2. Off _premise signs, both commercial and non - commercial, except on City of College
Station property where there has been a determination and minute order of the City of
College Station City Council which finds that the display of the sign does as follows:
(a) promotes a positive image of the City of College Station for the attraction of
business or business or tourism; and
(b) depicts an accomplishment of an individual or group; and
(c) creates a positive community spirit.
Upon such order, the City of College Station can authorize, upon approved
construction plans, the following:
(a) a sign on a City of College Station water tower; or
(b) an entrance sign to be located on City of College Station property such that it is
visible from the Highway Six East By -pass; or
(c) a sign to be located on City rights -of -way.
Said sign shall be displayed for a period ordered by the City Council or as may be
decided by it from time to time.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
3. Signs painted on roof tops.
4. Banners or flags containing copy or logo, excluding the flags of any country, state
city or school are prohibited in residential zones and on an residentially developed
ro erty except when flags are used as subdivision signs. Flags as described in
ecrion 1 3M. and Section 12.3P. will be permitted.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1858 dated July 11, 1991)
5. Signs and displays with flashing, blinking or traveling lights, or erratic or other
moving parts either internal or external to the premise, and oriented and visible to
vehicular tratfic, provided that time and temperature signs are permissible if the
maximum area and setback requirements of this section are met and if the commercial
information or content of such signs is restricted to no more than 8 square feet.
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6. Any signs which are intended to or designed to resemble traffic sins or signals and
bear such words as "stop ", "slow ", "caution ", "danger" "warning , or other words,
and which are erected for purposes other than actual traffic control or warning to the
public.
7. Any sign which emits sound, odor or visible matter.
8. Banners are prohibited in residential zones and on any residentially zoned property.
Banners will be treated as attached or freestanding signs, as applicable, when used on
commercial or industrial properties.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1888 dated July 11, 1991)
P. EXEMPT SIGN: The following signs are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
1. Signs that are not easily read from beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel on
which they are located or from any public thoroughfare or traveled right -of -wa
Such signs are not exempt from the safety regulations contained herein and in Ci�� y
building and electrical codes.
2. Official notices posted by government officials in the performance of their duties;
government signs controlling traffic, regulatin public conduct, identifying streets, or
warning of danger. (Bulletin boards or identification signs accessory to government
buildings or other buildings are subject to the provisions of this chapter.)
3. Temporary signs erected by private property owners for the purpose of warning of a
dangerous defect or condition, or other hazard to the public.
4. Non - commercial signs on private property or works of art that in no way identify or
advertise a product or business, or by their location and placement impede traffic
safety.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
5. Temporary ecorations or displays, if they are clearly incidental to and are
customarily and commonly associated with any national, local or religious
celebration.
6. Temporary or permanent signs erected by public utilities or construction companies to
warn of the location of pipelines, electrical conduits, or other dangers or conditions in
public rights -of -way.
7. Signs that are displayed on motor vehicles that are being operated or stored in the
normal course of a business, such as signs indicating the name or the type of
business, that are located on moving vans, delivery trucks, trailers and other
commercial vehicles; but only if the primary purpose of such vehicles is not for the
display of the signs thereon, and only if such vehicles are parked or stored in areas
appropriate to their use as commercial or delivery vehicles, such as service areas or
locations close to the business building(s) away from public traffic areas.
8. Signs carried by a person and not set on or affixed to the ground.
9. Outdoor advertising display signs for sponsors of charitable events held on public
properties. These signs may be displayed for the duration of the event or not more
han 3 days with approval of the Ci p y Manager.
10. Flags used as political symbols being the United States and Texas flags only.
11. Flags used solely for decoration and not containing any copy or logo and located only
in multi- family, commercial and industrial districts or developments. In multi -famil
developments, such flags will be restricted to twenty five (25) square feet in area, 36
feet in height, and the number shall be restricted to no more than 12 flags per
building plot.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1888 dated July 11, 1991)
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12. Balloons and /or other gas filled objects located in any zoning district; which balloon
and /or gas filled object shall not exceed twenty (2U) feet in height and shall not
r display any logo but shall be used sole tai n o for decorative purposes.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1676 dated eptember 11, 19866)
Q. FUEL PRICE SIGN: Service stations will be allowed one sign er site, the area of which
shall not exceed 16 square feet and will not be included 1n fhe allowable area of any
freestanding sign. This sign cannot be located within the right -of -way.
R. STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. A building permit shall be required in addition to any permit under this section, in
accordance with the provisions of the College Station Building Code. The provisions
of this ordinance shall control over the provisions of the Building Code only where
clearly inconsistent therewith.
2. Abandoned, Damaged, or Unsafe Signs:
(a) The provisions of this section shall apply when in conflict with the provisions of
the Building Code, but where the provisions of both ordinances are not
inconsistent, the enforcement of either shall be permissible and remedies or
penalties cumulative.
(b) All abandoned signs and their supports shall be removed within 60 days from the
date of abandonment. All damaged signs shall be repaired or removed within 60
days. The Zoning Official shall have authority to rant a 30 day time extension
where he determines there is a reasonable necessity %r same.
(c) Discontinuance of use or removal of any non - conforming sign or any sign in
connection with a non - conforming use shall create a presumption of an intent to
abandon said sign. A non - conforming sign that is damaged and not repaired
within sixty (60) days shall be presumed tole abandoned.
S. MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS:
No sign shall be placed in a City of College Station drainage or utility easement
unless approval is granted by the City Engineer. Location in an easement shall be
subject to a written agreement entered into by all parties involved. Any damage to or
relocation of signs located in easements because of the City's use of the easement
shall be the responsibility of the owner of the sign. The City when possible, shall
give the owner prior notice of the use of the easement which will affect the sign. This
is also applicable to all exempt signs.
2. Signs may be internally or externally li hted as long as the light is so designed as to
be shielded away from, adjoining residential premises and does not impair drivers'
visibility on adjoining rights of way.
T. AMORTIZATION AND ABATEMENT OF NON - CONFORMING SIGNS:
1. The following types of signs shall become non - conforming upon passage of this
section, and shall be brought into compliance or removed within b months of the date
of this ordinance:
Prohibited signs as defined in Section 12.0.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
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12.4 VARIANCES
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS: The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have jurisdiction to
hear requests for a variance from the terms of this section. For the granting of a
variance, a favorable vote of no less than 4 of 5 members of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment shall be necessary. The Board shall be authorized to grant a variance from
the terms hereof if and only if, they find that the strict enforcemen{ of this section would
create a substantial hardship o the a plicant, by virtue of unique special conditions not
generally found within the City, and at the granting of the variance would preserve the
spirit and intent of the Ordinance, and would serve the general interests of the public and
the applicant.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
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ALOWABLE AREAS
FOR FREESTANDING SIGNS
FRONTAGE
MAX. AREA'
(FEET')
(SQ. FT.)
0 -50
25
51 -100
50
101 -150
75
151 -200
100
201 -250
125
251 -300
150
301 -350
175
351 -400
200
401 -450
225
451 -500
250
501 -550
275
551 -600+
300
NOTES
TABLE I
1. FRONTAGE - the number of feet fronting on a public
street to which a sign is oriented.
2. AREA - the area in square feet of a single face sign, or
(1) side of a double face sign, or half the sides of a
multi -face sign.
3. The area of a freestanding sign is the area enclosed by
the minimum imaginary rectangle of vertical and
horizontal lines which fully contain all extremities,
exclusive of supports, of a horizontal view of the sign.
4. The maximum area of any freestanding sign may not
exceed either that allowed by the chart above or the
square of (1 /6) the distance in feet from the base of
the sign to the curb or pavement edge of the frontage
street, whichever is greater.
•5. On corner lots, the frontage street shall be the greater
street as classified on the throughfare plan. Where
two streets are the same, the applicant may choose
the frontage street.
ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS FOR
FREESTANDING SIGNS
(Distance from curb/ pavement edge in feet)
AT LEAST LESS THAN
HEIGHT
10
15
4.5'
15
20
8.0'
20
25
11.0'
25
30
14.0'
30
35
16.0'
35
40
19.0'
40
45
21.0'
45
50
23.0'
50
55
26.0'
55
60
29.0'
60
65
31.0'
65
70
34.0'
70+
35.0'
0 100+
'50.0'
NOTES
1. DISTANCE FROM CURB - the distance in feet from
the curb or pavement edge to the nearest part of the
sign.
2. HEIGHT - height of the sign measured from the
elevation of the curb or pavement edge.
3. No freestanding sign shall exceed 35' in height except
as in No. 5 below.
4. On corner lots only. the frontage street (as defined in
No. 4. above) can be used to determi;�. height and
area.
'5. Tracts zoned C -1. C -2, C -3. M -1 & M -2 with a mini-
mum 100' of frontage on S.H.6 East Bypass may have
a sign up to a maximum of 50' in height with a
minimum distance from the right -of -way of 100% The
sign shall not be closer than 200' to any property
zoned R -1, R- 1A, R -2 or R -3.
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TABLE II
Summary of Sign Regulations
Sign
Permitted
Maximum
MaXJmum
no
Number
Permit
Classification
District
Area
Height
Setback
Allowed
Required
Subdivision
all
150 sf
15'
10' from ROW
Sec.12.33
yes
Area I. D.
all
16 sf
4'
10' from ROW
Sec. 12.3.B
yes
Apt. /Condo /MH
R- 4,R- 5,R- 6,R -7'
100 sf
10'
10' from ROW
1 /project'
yes
Development
all
35 sf on 50 ' ROW
15'
10 ' from ROW
1
yes
(Project)
Sec. 12.3.P
65 sf on 60' ROW
Prohibited
Sec. 12.3.0
150 sf on 70' ROW
' Refer to Sec. 12.3.C.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1695 dated February 12, 1987)
250 sf on >70' ROW
Development
all
same as above
15'
10' from ROW
1
yes
(Subdivision)
Traffic R -4, R -5, R -f
Control C -1, C -2, C -3,
Real Estate all
Finance / all
Construction
i, A -P. 3 sf 4' 4' from curb 1 /curbcut no
M -1, M -2
<150' frontage -16sf 8' 10' from ROW Sec. 12.3.G no
>150 ' frontage -32 sf
< 150' frontage -16 sf 8' 10' from ROW 3 const. no
> 150' frontage -32 sf 1 finance
Political
all
See Table 1 10 'from curb
n/a
no
if area > 2 sf
Roof
shall be treated as commercial freestanding sign
Freestanding
A -P
100 sf 10' 10' from ROW
1 /premise
yes
if > 2 acres
Freestanding
C -1, C -2, C -3, M -1 ,M -2 See Table 1
Sec.12.3.K
yes
Low Profile
A -P, C -2. C -3,
60sf 4' 10' from ROW
Sec. 12.3.K
yes
Attached
Sec.12.3.1,
yes
Exempt
Sec. 12.3.P
Prohibited
Sec. 12.3.0
' Refer to Sec. 12.3.C.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1695 dated February 12, 1987)
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SIGN AREA
rY�I
SIGN
(X) (Y) =AREA
MINIMUM CONDITIONS FOR MORE
THAN ONE FREESTANDING SIGN
street
' Prope Lin
1000' MIN.-L4
z Sign
I ��Sign
CD I
I I
I
Zoning Ordinance Page 12 - 14
Curb Line
ge e
l �e
G�
ea �'� �Y
X \ 'I
�S
Ec k �
.Q)
FREESTANDING
SIGN
(X)(Y)=AREA
r Curb Line
e�
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Gee r °pe� eel
S O' Y
eb �j �
q X
4' MAX.
LOW PRO FILE
SIGN
� es
s er
pr °A Spr ee
(X)(Y)<60 SQ. FT.
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ROOF TYPES
R
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Line
SHED
Buffer yards shall be designed using one of the choices below:
REQUIRED PLANT UNITS /100'
4 Canopy Trees 0
16 Understory Trees(
24 Shrubs n
MINIMUM PLANT SIZES
Plant Unit Sampte Plantings
Muttiplier per 100' Section
0,75
Canopy Trees - Z' Capper (30 gal.)
Understory Trees - 5' -6' ht. (15 gal.)
Shrubs - 2' -3' ht. (5 ga(.)
Note #1: Masonry Wall must be a 0.75
minimum of 8" thick with foundation.
When this district abuts non - residentially zoned or developed property there is no buffer yard
requirement.
In cases where the property does not equal a multiple of 100 feet, the buffer yard planting shall
still be required, based on a percentage of the length present. If the buffer yard area is
heavily wooded then additional plantings and irrigation may not required. Calculations tha
result in portions of trees or shrubs (.5 or greater) shall be rounded upward.
Minimum Lot Dimensions: The minimum lot width and depth shall be 100 feet each,
but the minimum lot area shall also be 20,000 square feet.
Impervious Surface: Impervious surface is a measure of land use intensity and is the
proportion of a site occupied by impervious surfaces including, but not limited to,
buildings, sidewalks, drives and parking. No more than 70% of a rot or site in this zoning
district shall be covered with an impervious surface.
Floor Area Ratio: Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is a non - residential land use intensity
measure analogous to densit It is the sum of the areas of several floors of a building
compared to the total area of site. The maximum FAR in this district shall not exceed
Buildup Setbacks: The minimum building setback from all roperty lines shall be 30
feet. When abutting non - residentially zoned or used land the rear setback may be
reduced to 20 feet.
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Page 7 - 40
Building Height: No portion of any structure or building in this district and within 75
feet of an existing platted residential property line or within 100 feet of an existing
residence on an un patted tract, shall exceed one story or 20 feet in height. When
greater than 75 feet Trom a residential property line, the maximum height shall not exceed
2 stories or 35 feet..
Building Materials: All main buildings shall have not less than ninety (90 %) percent of
the total exterior walls, excluding doors, windows and window walls, constructed or
faced with brick, stone, masonry, stucco or precast concrete panels.
Lighting: All exterior lighting designed for security, illumination, parking lot
illumination or advertising shall be designed pointing downward to ensure that it does
not extend into adjacent residential properties. Nighttime lighting shall be low level
lighting and so situated as to not directly or indirectly extend into adjacent residential
properties.
Utility Service: All new utility services or upgrading of existing services shall be
installed underground according to City standards.
Signs: Any detached or freestanding signage shall meet the criteria established in Section
12 of the Zoning Ordinance relating to low profile signs. Materials shall match building
facade materials
Any applicable State and/or Federal regulations regarding the following criteria shall be
followed as well.
Noise: All uses and activities conducted within this zoning district shall conform to the
requirements and limitations set forth in the City of College Station Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 7, Section 2: Noise.
Odors: No operation shall permit odors to be released which are detectable at the
property line.
Other District Regulations: Uses should be designed to provide adequate access and
internal circulation such that travel through residentially zoned or developed areas is
precluded. All processes are to be conducted inside buildings and there shall be no
outside storage or business activity. Any business operations occurring during the hours
between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. must meef all the performance criteria established in this
section, as well as limit vehicular access into the site through a designated access point
that mitigates any adverse impacts of the traffic on surrounding residential areas.
E. ADDITIONAL STANDARDS: This section may be applied to any conditional use
proposed in this district when either the City Planner or Gity Engineer believe that the
existing performance standards contained in this ordinance are insufficient to address the
proposed use because of its technology or processes and thus, will not effectively protect
adjacent existing or future land uses one or both shall so advise the P &Z in wnting . In
such cases the Planning & Zoning Commission shall hold a hearing to determine whether
a professional investigation or analysis should be performed to identify and establish
additional reasonable standards. If so determined, based on the information presented at
the hearing, the Planning ,& Zoning Commission will identify the areas to be investigated
and analyzed and will direct the staff to conduct the appropriate research necessary to
develop standards for successful management of the new project. Any and all costs
incurred by the City to develop additional standards shall be charged to the applicant and
included as an addition to the cost of either the building permit fee or zoning application
fee.
F. PARKING REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 9
G. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 11.
H. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2180 dated May 23, 1996)
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7.24 DISTRICT NG - NORTHGATE
A. PURPOSE: The Northgate Area is one of the oldest urban areas within the City of
College Station. The Northgate Redevelopment Plan which is incorporated herein by
reference, describes the Northgate area as having_ played an important role in serving
both the City of College Station and Texas A &M University and as a unique "campus
neighborhood" containing local businesses, churches and off - campus housing in close
proximity to the University. Existing development in the Northgate area has aged and
deteriorated and as a result, needs revitalization and redevelopment. Therefore, this
zoning district and zoning regulations have been designed to aid in revitalization and
redevelopment that is compatible with and will serve to preserve the character of the
Northgate area. This zoning district and concomitant regulations are only applicable in
this area.
The Northgate District, consists of three Sub-Districts (1) NG -1 Historic Northgate, (2)
NG -2 Commercial Northgate, and (3) NG -3 Residential Northgate.
The following standards apply to the entire Northgate District.
B. DEFINITIONS: For the following purpose of this district, certain words as used herein
are defined as follows:
1. REDEVELOPMENT - the revision or replacement of an existing land use or existing
site through the acquisition or consolidation , and the clearance and rebuilding of this
area according to a comprehensive plan.
2. SITE DEVELOPMENT - any excavation, landfill or land disturbance, including new
construction, reconstruction, relocation, or change of use.
3. REHABILITATION - the process of returning a structure to a state of utility, through
repair or alteration, which make possible an efficient contemporary use while
preserving those portions and features of the property which are significant to its
historic, architectural, and cultural value.
4. FACADE WORK - the removal, or replacement, substitution or change of any
material or architectural element on the exterior face of a building, which includes but
is not limited to painting, material change, awning or canopy replacement, signage,
or other permanent visible facade treatment.
5. NEW CONSTRUCTION - the creation, relocation, or enlargement of any structure.
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 a review subcommittee of the Northgate Revitalization
Board (NR B). The NRB review subcommittee shall consist of four members that are
designated b y the NRB Chairperson, in conjunction with the Project Review
Committee (PRC), as established under Section 10 of this Zoning Ordinance.
2. Applicants shall file an application accompanied by a site and landscape plan to the
City Planner no less than ten (10) days prior to the NRB /PRC meeting at which the
� roposal is to be reviewed. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of the
ity 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 kkT3 /PRC meeting. Minutes shall be kept for all NRB /PRC meetings.
The NRB /PRC shall file a coppyy of the meeting inutes together with a copy of e
final an approved by the NRB /PRC, certifie'd by the City Planner for compliance
with fhe N1�B /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.
Zoning Ordinance Page 7 - 42
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 days of
the NRB /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.
D. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS: Recent 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 parkin and traffic facilities are sub-
standard. Because each particular use has relatively different parking and traffic impacts,
when reviewing a project the NRB 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.
E. SUB - DISTRICT REGULATIONS
1. SUB - DISTRICT NG -1 HISTORIC NORTHGATE
a. PURPOSE: This subdistrict is intended for areas in Northgate containing
historically significant structures which are included in the Northgate Historic
Resources Survey, as well as structures that are eligible for inclusion in the
National Register for Historic Places. This subdistrict also applies to areas
containing a diversity of pedestrian- oriented retail and entertainment businesses
that are in close proximity to on- campus dormitories. This zoning district shall
incorporate regulations in accordance with the Northgate Redevelopment Plan
which are designed to aid structural rehabilitation and pedestrian- oriented infili
development in a manner compatible with the character of the Northgate area.
b. PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted:
Definitions of uses shall be those construed to be in accordance with customary
municipal planning, engineering, or normal English usage.
Alcoholic beverage sales - retail and wholesale
Apartments or residential condominiums
Bank
Bed and Breakfast
Bookstore, retail and wholesale
Child Care
Cleaner, dry and pressing lant, laundry and /or linen supply
Commercial amusements (excluding sexually oriented commercial enterprises)
Domestic household equipment rental, storage
Dormitories
Filling Stations
Furniture, appliance store, sales, service
Hardware store
Public parking building or lot for operating vehicles
Printing and reproduction
Private lod es, fraternal
Radio or TV stations or studios, (no towers)
Restaurant, without drive -in
Retail sales and services, under 7500 square feet
Theaters and motion picture houses
Any other use determined by the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above permitted uses.
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c. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be
allowed in addition to any use allowed under section 8.12 provided the
Commission determines them to be compatible with the eneral character of the
particular area within which they are proposed to be located, and provided these
uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of adjacent or nearby property:
(1) Apartment Hotel
(2) Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places
(3) Group Housing
(4) Night Clubs
d. REVIEW PROCESS:
(1) The review proc , rehabil ess for this section for roposals involving new
construction, site development, redevelopmentitation or facade
work in the NG -1 Subdistrict is the same as that established in Section
7.24C herein above.
(2) Proposals involving solely rehabilitation or facade work shall require
approval by the review subcommittee of the Northgate Revitalization
Board (NRB), as established in Section 7.24C.1 herein above. Such
proposals must be in compliance with Section 7.24E.1.e. herein below
regarding the treatment of historic structures.
APPEAL: Appeals from decisions of the NRB shall be to the Planning and
Zonin Commission. The appeal procedures are the same as those established
in 7.2 C herein above.
e. HISTORIC STRUCTURES:
Structures over 50 years in age that are reflected as high or medium priority
structures in the Northgate Historic Resources Survey or have been determined
to be eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places shall be
treated using methods and materials in accordance with the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, as outlined in Attachment A.
f. AREA REQUIREMENTS: As required by Chapter 3, Building Regulations of
the City of College Station Code of Ordinances. Refer to Table A.
g. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off - street parking shall be as required by the
NRB /PRC in accordance to parking and traffic impact study data.
h. 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 ?or
each 1000 square Ieet 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.
i. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS:
A landscape plan shall be required for all proposals involving site development
or redevelopment, and shall be reviewed by the NRB /PRC in accordance with
the following standards:
(1) Landsca e /streetscape improvements shall be required along at least 1/3 of
the length 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 lanting beds, indoor window plantings where sidewalks
are too narrow for outside plantings, seating benches, Fight features trash
receptacles, decorative railings, and other elements featured in the College
Station Streetscape Plan.
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.
j. SIGN REGULATIONS: Attached signs only. Refer to Section 12 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
k. PARKING SCREENING: A three foot high parking screen shall be provided
when arking is adjacent to public Rig t of Way. Screening may be
accomp)ished using plantings, berms, or structural elements.
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 landscapping.
Where feasible, consolidation of dumpsters may be required by the NRB /PRC.
2. SUB - DISTRICT NG -2 COMMERCIAL NORTHGATE
a. PURPOSE: This subdistrict is intended for areas in Northgate containing larger
retail commercial uses and undeveloped land.. This subdistrict also applies to
areas identified in the Northgate Redevelopment Plan as suitable for mixed -use
redevelopment in close proximity to Texas A &M University. This zoning
district shall incorporate regulations desi ned to aid mixed -use development and
redevelopment in a manner compatible with the general character of the
Northgate area.
b. PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted:
Definitions of uses shall be those construed to be in accordance with customary
municipal planning, engineering, or normal English usage.
All permitted uses in NG -1, plus the following:
Apartment Hotel
Bowling alley
Drive -in sales
Drive -in eating establishment
Hotel
Motel
Retail sales and services, over 7500 square feet
Shopping Centers
Any other use determined by the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above permitted uses.
c. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be
allowed in addition to any use allowed under section 8.12 provided the
Commission determines them to be compatible with the general character of the
particular area within which they are proposed to be located and provided these
uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of adjacent or nearby property:
(1) Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places
(2) Group Housing
(3) Hospital, sanitarium, nursing home, or convalescent home
(4) Night Clubs
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d. AREA REQUIREMENTS: As required by Chapter 3, Building Regulations, of
the City of College Station Code of Ordinances. Refer to Table A.
e. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off - street parking shall be required by the
NRB /PRC in accordance to parking and traffic impact study data. The offstreet
parking required b the NRB /PRC shall not exceed the minimum parking
requirements set forth in the Parking Requirements contained in Section l of this
Zoning Ordinance.
f. 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 2000 square feet shall be required.
For apartments or residential condominiums, a minimum of 1 bicycle space per
unit shall be required. In no case shall more than 20 bicycle parking spaces per
business or apartment building be required.
g. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: A landscape plan shall be required for all
proposals involving site development or redevelopment, and shall be reviewed
by the NRB /PRC in accordance with the following standards:
(1) Landscape /streetscape improvements shall be required along at least 1/3 of
the lenglh of a property s frontage onto public streets. Doorway widths
and driveways s11a11 be excluded from frontage calculations. Live plant
material must be included where feasible in each proposal.
(2) Eligible landscape /streetscape improvements shall include raised planter
boxes, at -grade lanting 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.
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.
h. SIGN REGULATIONS: Attached signs only. Refer to Section 12 of the
Zoning Ordinance. Provided however, if the applicable site complies with both
the Area Requirements and Landscape Requirements established for Subdistrict
NG -2 and District C -1, the sign re ulations for the NG -2 Subdistrict shall be the
same as those established for the r_ 1 district.
i. PARKING SCREENING: A three foot higgh parking screen shall be provided
when parking is adjacent to public Right of Way. Screening may be
accomplished using plantings, berms, or structural elements.
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 NRB /PRC.
3. SUB - DISTRICT NG -3 RESIDENTIAL NORTHGATE
a. PURPOSE: This subdistrict is intended for areas in Northgate containing a
variet of residential uses and structures, some of which may be historically
significant and included in the Northgate Historic Resources Survey. This
subdistrict also applies to areas determined to be suitable for higher density
residential developments due to its close proximity to Texas A &M University.
This zoning district incorporate regulations in accordance with the Northgate
Redevelopment Plan, which are designed to aid pedestrian - oriented
redevelopment in a manner compatible with the residential character of the
Northgate area.
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b. PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted:
Definitions of uses shall be those construed to be in accordance with customary
municipal planning, engineering, or normal English usage.
Townhouses
Apartment(s) and Apartment buildings
Convalescent homes
Home occupations
Dormitories
Parking lots associated with other permitted uses in this district
Rooming and Boarding houses
Any other use determined by the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above permitted uses.
c. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be
allowed in addition to any use allowed under section 8.12 provided the
Commission determines them to be compatible with the general character of the
particular area within which they are proposed to be located and provided these
uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of adjacent or nearby property:
(1) Bed and Breakfast
(2) Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places
(3) Group housing
d. AREA REQUIREMENTS: As required by Chapter 3, Building Regulations of
the City of College Station Code of'Ordinances. Refer to Table A.
e. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off - street parking shall be required by the
NRB /PRC in accordance to parking and traffic impact study data.
f. BICYCLE PARKING: Projects involving site development or redevelopment
require the installation of a minimum of r bicycle space per dwelling unit. In
no case shall more than 20 bicycle parking spaces per apartment project be
required.
g. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 11 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
h. SIGN REGULATIONS: Attached signs only. Refer to Section 12 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
i. PARKING SCREENING: A three foot high parking screen shall be provided
when arking is adjacent to public Right of Way. Screening may be
accomplished using plantings, berms, or structural elements.
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 NRB /PRC.
EXEMPTIONS:
Legally nonconforming structures and uses shall refer to Section 10 of this Zoning
Ordinance to determine whether and to what extent they are exempt from the
requirements in this ordinance.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2183 dated June 13, 1996)
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7.25 DISTRICT PDD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
A. PURPOSE: The Planned Development Districts (PDD) accommodate proposals for the
same or similar uses to be developed as integrated units such as offices, commercial or
service centers, shopping centers, industrial uses, residential developments or proposals
where any appropriate combination of uses which may be planned, developed or operated
D
as integral land use units either by a single owner or a combination of owners. AA D
may be used to permit new or innovative concepts in land utilization not ermitted by
other zoning districts in this ordinance. It may also be used to permit developments that
existing districts do not easily accommodate. While greater flexibility is given to allow
speciar conditions or restrictions which would not otherwise allow the development to
occur, procedures are established to insure against misuse of increased flexibility. The
PDDs are appropriate in areas where the land use plan reflects either the specific uses
proposed in the PDD or where the land use plan reflects mixed use as a land use
category.
B. PERMITTED USES: Any use or combination of uses authorized by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and City Council is permitted in a Planned Development District if
the use if consistent with the following categories:
1. Planned Development District - Housing (PDD -H) - Any use permitted in the
residential zoning districts is permitted in a PDD- development excluding uses
listed below.
2. Planned Development District - Business (PDD -B) - Any use permitted in the office
and commercial zoning districts is permitted in a PDll -B development, excluding
uses listed below.
3. Planned Development District - Industrial (PDD -I) - Any use permitted in the R &D
or industrial zoning district is permitted in a PDD -I development, excluding uses
listed below.
4. Planned Development District - Mixed Use (PDD -M) - Any combination of uses
permitted in the residential, office, commercial or industrial zoning districts are
permitted in a PDD -M development, excluding uses listed below.
C. PROHIBITED USES: The following uses are not allowed in any PD District:
Sexually Oriented Enterprises
Mobile or Manufactured Housing
D. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Requests for a PDD designation
shall be processed as a rezoning request and shall follow the procedures stated in 'section
17 of this ordinance unless otherwise specified in this section.
The development plan for the proposed PDD shall be required that shows the location of
the lanned development and the relationship of the various land uses included in the
development. The form and content of the development plan shall be in sufficient detail
to enable the Planning and Zoning Commission to evaluate the proposal and ascertain that
it meets the following:
1. The proposal will constitute an environment of sustained stability and will be in
harmony with the character of the surrounding area.
2. The proposal is in conformity with the policies and goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan including all its elements and will be consistent with the intent
and purpose of this section.
3. The proposal will not adversely affect adjacent development.
4. Every dwelling unit has access to a public street directly or via a court walkway or
other public area or area owned by a homeowners association, but need not front on
a public street.
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5. The provisions for parking spaces for all uses will be as established in Section 9 of
this ordinance. Alfernative pparking standards may be allowed where the applicant
provides evidence showing fhe alternative is acceptable to the City and meets the
intent of Section 9.
Development requirements for each separate PD District shall be included as a part of the
development plan for each PD District and shall include, but may not be limited to: uses,
density, lot area, lot width, lot depth, yard depths and widths, building height, building
elevations, coverage, floor area ration, parking, access, streets and circulation, screening,
landscaping, accessory buildings, signs, lighting, project _phasing or scheduling
management associations, and other requirements as the City council and Planning ana
Zoning Commission may deem appropriate.
The preparation of preliminary and final plats for the development shall be prepared in
accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Regulations and with any modifications
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council on the development
plan. The preparation of site plans for the development shall be in accordance with the
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and with any modifications approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission or City Council.
E. The PD District shall be designated as a zoning district on the City Zoning Map once
Council approves the PDD.
F. The Ordinance grantingg a PD District shall include a statement as to the purpose and
intent of the planned develo ment granted therein. All specific conditions of approval
that are imposed by the City Council shall be listed in the PDD ordinance and
development plans shall be referenced as attachments.
G. SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA:
Buffer Yards: Each proposed development shall be reviewed to determine the
compatibility of the development with surrounding and uses. Open space buffers shall
be required o separate land uses within the planned development from land uses adjacent
to the planned development unless it is determined by the Planning and Zoning
Commission that no incompatibility exists between the land uses. No structure, pparking
lot, equipment pad, or other manmade construction not approved by the City s1 be
placed in an open space buffer.
Buffer yard choices shall, at a minimum be those found in Section 7.23 R &D District,
subsection D. Performance Criteria. Wider buffer yards may be required by the
Planning & Zoning Commission where necessary to mitigate negative impacts of more
intense uses on less intense uses either within the PDD or between the PDD and adjacent
uses or districts.
Buildin Hei hts: Where structures within the planned development are proposed to
exceed t irty- ive feet (35') in heigght on land adjacent to any residential use or an
residential or agricultural zoning disfricts, such structures shall be located a minimum of
one foot (1') from the boundary of the open space buffer described in Section F above for
each two feet (2') of h eight over thirty five feet (35').
Access and Frontage: Planned developments designated as PDD -B, PDD -I, or PDD -M
shall have fron tage ong and access to major arterial streets on at least one side of the
proposed development. Access through a residential area to a PDD -B, PDD -I, PDD -M
via a local street (as defined in the City's Subdivision Regulations) is prohibited.
H. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: The Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council
shall not approve a planned development if it finds that the proposed planned
development:
1. does not conform with applicable regulations and standards established by this
ordinance;
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2. is not compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites or with uses
internal to the PDD, in terms of use, building height, bulk and scale, density,
setbacks and open spaces, landscaping, drainage, or access and circulation features,
within the standards established by this section;
3. potentially creates unfavorable effects or impacts on other existing uses in the area
or potential permitted uses in the area that cannot be mitigated by the provisions of
this section;
4. adversely affects the safety and convenience of vehicular and pedestrian circulation
in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the
proposed use and other uses reasonably anticipated in the area considering existing
zoning and land uses in the area;
5. fails to reasonably protect persons and property from erosion, flood or water
damage, fire, noise, glare, and similar hazards or impacts;
6. adversely affects traffic control or adjacent properties by inappropriate location,
lighting, or types of signs; or
7 will be detrimental to the public health, .safet , welfare, or materially injurious to
properties or improvements in the vicinity, for reasons specifically articulated by
he Commission or City Council.
8. does not enerally comply with the policies adopted in the Comprehensive Plan of
the City o, College Station.
Unless otherwise specified in the approved development plan, the minimum requirements
for each development shall be those stated in the Subdivision Regulations and the
requirements of the most restrictive standard zoning district in which designated uses are
permitted. Meritorious modification of these standards may be considered.
J. Overall density in any planned development shall not exceed that shown on the Land Use
Plan for the particular location. Lesser densities may be required to ensure compatibility
with surrounding existing neighborhood densities.
K. The gg.ranting of a PDD designation shall not relieve the developer from responsibility for
complying with all other applicable sections of the Zoning Ordinance, and other codes
and ordinances of the City of College Station unless such relief is specified in the
approved development plan.
L. An owners association will be required if other satisfactory arrangements have not been
made for providing, operating, and maintaining common facilities including streets,
drives, service an d parking areas, common open spaces, buffer areas and common
recreational areas at the time the development plan is submitted. If an owners association
shall be reviewed by the City to assure compliance with the provisions of this ordinance.
M. All Planned Development districts approved in accordance with the provisions of this
ordinance in its original form, or by subsequent amendments thereto, shall be referenced
on the Zoning District Map.. A list of such Planned Development Districts, together with
the category of uses permitted therein, shall be maintained in the office of the City
Planner.
N. All changes of use from those approved in the original PDD shall require Planning &
Zoning Commission approval. Minor additions and modifications o the approved
development plans meeting the criteria below shall be approved by the City Planner:
1. Minor additions to structures, with a floor area no larger than 10 percent of the
existing floor area of the main floor, not to exceed 5,000 square feet.
2. Minor new accessory structures if the location does not interfere with existing site
layout (e. . circulation, parkin , loading, storm water management facilities, open
space, landscaping or buffering.
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3. Minor additions to parking lots comprising no more than 25 percent of the original
number of parking spaces required, not to exceed 25 spaces.
4. Clearing or grading that does not exceed 5,000 square feet in area.
5. With Council authorization on the originally approved development plan there may
be an increase of no more than 25 percent of the total number of dwelling units for
single - family attached or multi - family developments as long as the maximum
allowable density shown on the land use plan is not exceeded.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2297 dated January 7, 1998)
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DISTRICT USE SCHEDULE - TABLE A
Dist. Min. Lot Min. Lot Min. Lot Min. Front Min. Side Min. Side Min. Rear Max. Max. Net
Area /DU Width Depth Setback Setback St. Setback Setback Height DU /AC
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
A-0 5 acres
50'
20'
15'
35'
R -1 5,000 SF 50' 100'
25'(D)
7.5'(C)
15'(F)
25'(F)
2.5 story/35'
8.0
R -IA 4,000 SF none none
25'(D)
7.5'(C)
15'(F)
20'(F)
2.5 story/35'
10.0
R -113 8,000 SF none none
25'(D)
7.5'(C)
15'(F)
25'(F)
2.5 story/35'
6.0
R -2 3,500 SF 35'(E) 100'
25'(D)
7.5'(C)
15'(F)
20'(F)(H)
2.5 story/35'
12.0
R -3 2,000 SF 20' 100'
25'(D)
(A)(B)
15'(F)
20'(F)
35'
14.0
R-4
25'(D)
(A)(B)
15'
25'(F)
2.5 story/35'
16.0
R -5
25'(D)
(A)(B)
15'
20'(F)
45'
24.0
R-6 Lot area, setbacks, height determined
by site plan
review; density
above 24
DU /acre determined by City
Council
R -7 See Mobile Home Park Ordinance.
NG -3 No Minimum
15'
60' no max. (1)
PUD Sec. 7.19 for restrictions.
A -OX 2.0 Acres
50'
15'
15'
25'
35'
A -OR 1 Acre
50'
25'
25'
50'
35'
1.0
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
C -N Sec. 7.10 24' Sec. 7.10
25'
(A)(B)
15'
15'
35'
A-P, C- 1, C-2*, C-3, CB 24' 100'
25'
(A)(B)
15'
15'
NG -1
01 0)
(B)
0'
15'
50'
NG -2
0'(J)
(B)
0'
15'
None(J)
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
M -1 100' 200' 25' (A)(B) 15' 15'
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 on interior lots is allowed where access to the rear of the building is provided on the
site or by dedicated right -of -way or easement.
C - Zero lot line construction of residence is allowed where property on both sides of 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
building.
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.
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F - The following restrictions shall apply to accessory buildings, structures or uses other than garages, carports
and living quarters for family or servants: a minimum rear setback of 15 feet is required; and a maximum
building eaves height of 8 feet is allowed. The following restrictions shall apply to garages and carports: a
minimum rear setback of 20 feet is required; and a minimum side street setback of 20 feet is required for
garages or carports that face onto side streets. The following restrictions shall apply to accessory buildings or
structures used for 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.
J - If structure is higher than 50 feet a 25' setback from public Right of Way 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.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2183 dated June 13, 1996)
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SECTION 8. SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
The following supplementary district regulations are hereby adopted and shall apply in all
cases where specified by this section.
8.1 VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS IN ALL DISTRICTS
On a corner lot in any district, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in
such a manner as materially to impair vehicle drivers' vision at intersections, within a triangle
defined by the property lines and a line joining two (2) points located twenty (20) feet back
from the property nines intersection; except that fences, walls, and /or hedges may be permitted
f rovided that such fences, walls, and /or Fledges do not impair vision from three (3) feet to six
6) feet above the curb line elevation.
8.2 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS /STRUCTURES
No accessory building /structure shall be erected in any required setback area. Excluded from
this requirement is any portable storage building /structure if the Building Official has
determined that it does not require a building permit.
8.3 MINIMUM BUILDING PLOT
No building plot shall have lower or less stringent standards or dimensions than those
prescribed for respective zones as shown in Table A of this ordinance.
8.4 NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURES ON A LOT OR BUILDING PLOT:
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2432 dated January 27, 2000)
In any single family residential district, no more than one (1) structure housing a permitted
principal use may be erected on a single lot or building plot. In all districts, more than one (1)
structure housing a permitted principal use may be erected on a single lot or building plot, but
yard and other requirements of this ordinance must be met for each structure as though each
were on an individual lot or building plot.
8.5 EXCEPTIONS TO HEIGHT REGULATIONS
The height limitations contained in Table A do not apply, to spires, belfries, cupolas, water
tanks, ventilators, chimneys or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the
roof level protection and not intended for occupancy.
8.6 STRUCTURES TO HAVE ACCESS
Every building hereafter erected or moved shall be on a lot or building plot with direct access
on a public street, or with access to an approved private street. AIl structures shall be so
located on lots or building plots as to provide safe and convenient access for servicing, fire
protection, and the required on -site parking.
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8.7 REQUIRED YARDS
Yards as required in this ordinance are open spaces on the lot or building plot on which a
building is situated and which are open and unobstructed to the sky by any structure except as
herein provided.
A. FRONT YARD REQUIRED: A yard facing and abutting a street and extending across
the front of a lot or building plot between the side property lines and having a minimum
horizontal depth measured from the front propperty line to a depth of the setback specified
for the district in which the lot is located. T[ie required front setback line represents the
line in front of which no building or structure may be erected except that orches and
steps open on three (3) sides located along not more than one -half (1/2 of the the
May project a maximum of six (6) feet into the required front yard Balconies, decks,
signs and marquees located more than eight (8) feet from the ground may project up to
six (6) feet into the required front yard.
B. REAR YARD REQUIRED: A yard extending across the rear of the lot or building plot
between the side property lines and having a minimum depth measured from the rear
property line as specified for the district in which the building plot is located. There shall
be no intrusion into the required rear yard by stairways, balconies or other building
extensions to more than six (b) feet.
C. SIDE YARD REQUIRED: A yard located on a lot or building plot extending from the
required rear yard to the required front yard having a minimum width measured from the
side property line as specified for the district in which the building plot is located.
8.8 MAJOR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of these regulations, major recreational equipment is defined as including
boats and boat trailers, travel trailers pick -up campers or coaches (designed to be mounted on
automotive vehicles), motorized dwellings tent trailers, and the like, and cases or boxes used
for transportingg recreational equipment, whether occupied by such equipment or not. No such
equipment shn be used for living, sleeping, home occupation, or household purposes when
parked or stored on a residential lot, or in any location not approved for such use.
8.9 PARKING AND STORAGE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES
Automotive vehicles or trailers not bearing urrent license plates and state motor vehicle
inspection stickers or not in operating condition shall be parked or stored on any residentially
zoned property on'1y in completely enclosed buildings. Excepted from this are vehicles being
repaired or serviced in compliance with the definition of Automobile Repair Shop.
8.10 SCREENING FENCES REQUIRED
1. Where there is a common side or rear lot line or lot lines between commercial or
industrial land and developed residential areas, the owner of said commercial or
industrial land shall erect a fence that properly screens adjacent residential lots from
adverse influences such as noise, vehicular lights, trespass, and other adverse influences.
2. Where there is a common side or rear lot line or lot lines between apartment land and
developped single family residential land, the owner of the apartment land shall erect a
fence that will properly screen adjacent single family residential land from adverse
influences such as noise, vehicular lights, trespass, and other adverse influences.
Such screening fences may be made of any material but shall be at least six (6) feet in
height and shall form a solid continuous screen between the residential and non-
residential land uses. In the case of rear lot lines such screening fence shall be continued
from one side lot line along the rear lot line to the other side lot line. In the case of side
lot lines such screening fence shall be continued from the rear lot line along the side lot
line to the front setback line but no farther than a point fifteen (15) feet from the street
right -of -way line. Each such screening fence shall be maintained in good condition by the
owner of said business, commercial or industrial project for as long a time period as
may be needed to protect adjacent residential land uses. Pence shall be erected prior to
construction.
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8.11 SHOPPING CENTERS MULTIPLE BUILDING COMPLEX AND LARGE
PROJECTS IN GENERA,
Plot plans of all shopping centers and multiple building complexes and plot plans of other large
scale projects which would cause a considerable impact on the City's facilities shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Technical staff prior to the issuance of a building permit by
the Building Official. Such review under this subsection shall be restricted to the review of the
impact of such project on: (1) the neighboring land and environment, (2) traffic generation, (3)
proposed circulation patterns and implications to safety in the rolect area, and (4) the
resultant impact of such traffic generation and circulation upon adjacent street systems. The
Zoning Official or the developer of the project may refer the plot plans to the City Council
prior to the issuance of a building permit for final resolution. No building permit will be
delayed more than thirty (30) days pending resolution of such building permit request unless
the building permit has been formally denied by the Building Official or - Zoning Official. The
building permit, when issued, shall require construction according to the approved plot plan,
construction plans and specifications.
8.12 CONDITIONAL USES
The following conditional uses may be permitted in any district when they meet special
regulations and conditions prescribed by the Planning and Zoning Commission upon
recommendation of the Project Review Committee through the issuance of a Use Permit (See
Section 14). Detailed examination of proposed location and use characteristics is necessary to
maximize compatibility.
Child Care.
Convalescent homes.
Churches.
Medical clinics.
Pharmacies.
Public libraries.
Community buildings (municipal or non - profit organizations).
Hospitals, sanitariums, or nursing homes.
Municipal service facilities and buildings (excluding parks which are permitted in any
district).
Public or private parking lots and any related accessory use.
Schools, public or denominational.
Telephone exchanges.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1712 dated June 25, 198 7)
Temporary retail sales of concrete products (as associated with the temporary buildings
and equipment permitted under 8.14 above .
(As amended by Ordinance 1Vo. 235 dated October 22, 1998)
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8.13 CONTROL CONTAMINATION OF THE AIR WATER OR THE
ENVIRONMENT AND TO SAFEGUARD THE IfEALTH, SAFETY AND
WELFARE OF TIE PEOPLE.
A. No machine, process or procedure shall be employed on any property in the City, in
which:
1. Emission of smoke, dust, noxious, toxic, or lethal gases are detectable beyond the
perimeter of the property.
2. Materials are stored or accumulated in such a way that they may be carried by
rainwater in natural drainage channels beyond the limits of the ppropperty which are
noxious, toxic, radioactive, contain oil or grease wood or cellurose fibers, hair,
feathers, plastic, or have a pH factor above {en ( t ) or below five (5).
3. Vibration is discernible beyond the property line.
4. Noise above the ambient noise level is discernible beyond the property line.
8.14 TEMPORARY BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT
Temporary buildings and equipment for uses incidental to construction work on remises are
allowed in any zone but shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of construction
work. None shall be located on any public street at any time during construction.
8.15 PARKS ARE ALLOWED IN ANY ZONE.
8.16 YARD FENCES
Fences of wood, chain -link or similar material, and less than eight (8') feet in height; and
fences of brick, stone, concrete or similar material, .and less than six (6) feet in height, shall
not be construed to be structures, nor shall they require a building permit.
8.17 TEMPORARY SALES OFFICES AND MODEL HOMES
May be located within residential districts as part of an on -going residential development. Any
temporary sales office or model home shall be removed or converted to a use permitted within
the district when Certificates of Occupancy have been issued to 80% of the associated
residential units or when use as a sales office or model home has ceased. Signage shall be
limited to one (1) sign not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet, either attached or freestanding.
If freestanding it shall not be within any right -of -way.
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8.18 RECYCLING FACILITIES
A. PURPOSE: The purpose of this section is to establish standards for large and small
rec cling facilities that will encourage recycling by offering convenient, versatile drop -
ofrpoints. Certain standards that regulate signage, fencing and screening, hours of
operation, security, setback sight clearance, landscaping, parking and noise are
necessary to ensure that all o&r goals and objectives of t>'ie comprehensive plan are met.
B. DEFINITIONS
COLLECTION FACILITY - LARGE: A recycling facility located on an independent
site, or larger than 500 square feet, where limited mechanical processing may or may not
occur, depending on the zoning district in which the facility is located.
COLLECTION FACILITY - SMALL: A facility that occupies no more than 500 square
feet, and provides containers for collection only of source separated recyclables, with no
power -driven processing equipment on site. Small collection facilities are normally
located on parking lots of the host use. These may include, but are not limited to, bulk
reverse vending machines, a grouping of reverse vending machines that exceed 50 square
feet, kiosk type structures that may include ermanent structures, and unattended
recycling bins placed for the donation of recyclable materials.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Those materials specifically listed at a particular site as
acceptable. Such materials may include, but are not limited to,. aluminum products, clean
glass containers, bimetal containers, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, plastic
containers, yard waste, paper and cardboard, phone books, and scrap metal.
RECYCLING: The separation, collection, processing, recovery and sale of metals, glass,
paper, plastics, and other materials which would otherwise be disposed of as solid waste,
which are intended for reuse, re- manufacture, or re- constitution for the purpose of using
the altered form.
RECYCLING BIN: A container used to collect recyclable materials, at which no fee is
collected from the person depositing the materials.
REVERSE VENDING MACHINE: An automated mechanical device which accepts at
least one or more types of beverage containers includin�, but not limited to, aluminum
cans, glass and plas bottles, and which issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip.
Sorting and processing occurs entirely within the machine.
REVERSE VENDING MACHINE - BULK: A reverse vending machine that is larger
than 50 square feet and is designed to accept more than one container at a time and to
pay by weight. For the purpose of these restrictions, bulk reverse vending machines will
e considered small collection facilities.
REVERSE VENDING MACHINE - SINGLE FEED: A reverse vending machine that
accepts materials one item at a time.
C. SINGLE FEED REVERSE VENDING MACHINES: Single feed reverse vending
machines may be located with a mit either in the interior or immediate exterior or
commercial, industrial, or publi er
c facilities.
D. SMALL COLLECTION FACILITIES: Each project shall receive Project Review
Committee review. Small collection facilities may be permitted when established on an
improved surface in conjunction with an existing commercial or industrial use or public
facility. The host facility must be in compliance with all City codes. No facility may
occupy more than five hundred (500) square feet, nor occupy more than five (5) pparking
spaces of the host site. All vehicular and pedestrian circulation aisles sFiall be
unobstructed.
Setbacks: Each facility shall be set back at least ten(10) feet from any Right of Way line
when located in front of the host use. Side, side street, and rear setbacks established for
commercial uses shall be maintained.
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Containers intended for 24 -hour donation of materials shall be at least forty (40) feet
from any property zoned or developed for residential use. Attended facilities within 100
feet of residentia zoned or developed property shall operate only between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Landscaping: A small collection facility shall not be placed on the host site in such a
manner as to impair the landscaping required for the subject site.
Parking One space will be required if an attendant is provided. Occupation of parking
spaces by the collection facility and attendant shall not reduce available parking spaces
below the minimum number required by ordinance for the host site.
Noise: Noise levels shall not exceed 60 dBA as measured at the property line of
residentially zoned or developed property, otherwise noise levels shaft not exceed 70
dBA.
Signage: Each container must be clearly labeled with a sign, limited to one per container
and no larger than twenty (20) percent of the side upon which the sign is placed, to
provide inTormation pertaining to the type of material to be collected within the
container, and the name and telephone number of a person responsible for maintenance
who may be contacted at all times.
E. LARGE COLLECTION FACILITIES: Each project shall receive Project Review
Committee review. Large collection facilities may be located in any commercial district
upon receipt of a Conditional Use Permit, and shall be a permitted use in any industrial
zoning district. Any facility located within 500 feet from propert zoned or developed for
residential use shall not be in operation between 7:00 p.m. and Y:m a.m.
Mechanical processing may be permitted in C -1 C -2, and in any industrial district. Light
processing, including compacting, baling, an� shredding, must be directly related to
efficient temporary storage and shipment of materials.
No facility as described in this subsection shall abut property zoned or developed for low
density residential use.
Setbacks and Landscaping: Setbacks and landscaping shall be those provided for the
zoning district in which the facility is located. No lot line construction shall be permitted.
Parking: A minimum of six (6) spaces shall be provided, plus one space per employee
and for each vehicle of the facility.
Noise: Noise levels shall not exceed 60 dBA as measured at the property line of
residentially zoned or developed property, otherwise noise levels shaft not exceed 70
dBA.
Signage: Each container shall be clearly marked to specify materials that are accepted.
The name and telephone number of the operator, and the hours of operations shall be
conspicuously displayed. All sign regulations of the district in which the facility is
loca ed shall apply.
Screening: Each facility shall be screened from the public right = of -way by operating in an
enclosed -building with no outside storage or by operating within an area enclosed by an
opaque fence at feast eight 8) feet in height.
(As amended by �rdinance No. 1905 dated September 12, 1991)
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8.19 OV CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2151, October 12, 1995)
A. In the event that an area is rezoned to apply, the overlay district, this district shall apply
to all multi - family, commercial, and in ustrial property, and where applicable to single
family, duplex or townhouse development. The underlying 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. PURPOSE: This district is established to enhance the image of key entry points, major
corridors, and other areas of concern as determined by the City Council, by maintainin g
a sense of openness and continuity. in cases of conflict between this overlay district and
the underlying zones, the more restrictive regulation shall apply.
C. SETBACKS: All buildings will be set back 40 feet from the Right of Way (R.O. W .).
Where parking is located in the front of the building, there shall be a front setback of 0
feet from the R.O.W. to the parking area.
D. BUILDING AESTHETICS: Building colors shall be harmonious with the existing man-
made or natural environment, and only compatible accent colors shall be used. AlFcolors
shall be approved by the Project Review Committee (P.R.C.).
Elevation drawings and color samples must be provided by the applicant.
E. SIGNS: Signs shall include no more than three colors and two lettering styles. At least
one of the colors must match the predominant colors of the building.
Freestanding signs shall be limited to the restrictions of Table I, but shall not exceed the
height of the building.
No flags, pennants, banners, or other wind -driven devices will be permitted except for a
30 day period during the opening of an establishment.
F. LANDSCAPING: Reserved.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
G. ELECTRICAL UTILITIES:
(a) All future feeder lines along University Drive shall be installed underground.
(b) Overhead distribution lines may be permitted along rear property lines and no
farther up side roperty lines than is necessary to access the rear property line of an
adjacent property.
(c) All customer service facilities (primary or secondary) within the Overlay District
shall be underground.
H. STORAGE: Outside storage or display shall be screened from the roadway.
I. SCREENING: If arking is in front of the building, it must be screened by:
an earth berm thatmeasures three (3) feet in height with a slope and profile that is easily
maintainable OR
a planting strip that is continuous and measures three (3) feet in height at the end of one
growing season. Vegetation used for screening purposes shall not accrue points toward
the landscape requirements OR
a masonry wall that matches the architectural style and color of the development. OR
a combination of any of the three screening methods mentioned above.
Walls and planting strips shall be located at least two (2) feet from any parking area.
Screening must be maintained during the life of the development.
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Where the street and the adjacent site are at different elevations, the P.R.C. may alter the
height of the screening to ensure adequate screening.
J. Dumpsters shall not be visible from any R.O.W.
K. SPECIAL RESTRICTION FOR GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS: In cases where the
underlying zoning district permits gasoline services stations and a station is proposed, the
following restrictions shall apply:
1. ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED:
no major emergency auto repair.
no body, fender, or paint work.
no sale or rental of vehicles.
all activities except those associated with fuel pumping must be conducted within an
enclosed building.
service bays and car wash bays shall be oriented to face away from any R.O.W.
Where this is impossible, screening methods will be required.
2. SETBACKS:
Front Side Rear Side Street
Main building 40' 25' 25' 25'
Fuel pumps 50' 25' 25' 25'
Canopies 40' 15' 15' 15'
3. STORAGE AND DISPLAY:
- no outside storage or display of merchandise.
- storage tanks must be located below grade.
- no outside storage of vehicles.
- ice and vending machines must be enclosed in a building.
- no additional advertising within view of the R.O.W.
4. SIGNS
- sign height shall be restricted by the provisions of Table I, but shall not exceed
the height of the building.
- one detached sign and two attached signs will be permitted.
- no freestanding fuel price signage shall be permitted.
- signs for air, water and other similar services or products must meet the criteria
for exempt signs.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1926 dated November 20, 1991)
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8.20 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES (WTF)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
A. The purpose of this section is to establish clear regulations pertaining to wireless
telecommunications facilities that are consistent with f and state law. The City
Council of the City of College Station finds that:
It is in the public interest to romote competition in high quality telecommunications
services and the availability oT broadband transmission services to all residences and
business.
It is in the ublic interest for the City to protect the public safety and welfare, safeguard
community -land values, promote orderly planning and development and preserve historic
sites, structures and areas. Wireless telecommunications facilities should not be allowed
to detract aesthetically from the visual quality of surrounding properties or the City.
The proliferation of wireless telecommunications facilities negatively impacts the
appearance and character of the community. Therefore the City should endeavor to
minimize the size, number and obtrusiveness of antennas and towers. Collocation and
stealth technologies are strongly encouraged to mitigate negative visual impacts and
reduce the total number of towers within the City.
B. WTF USE CATEGORIES: In order to expedite the siting and review process WTF's
have been divided into use categories. The review process is more fhorougb as the
intensity of the use increases.
1. UNREGULATED FACILITIES: The WTF's listed below are not regulated by this
ordinance and do not require review or approval. This does not exempt these
facilities from other applicable city codes, ordinances, and permits.
a. Direct -to -home service antenna, citizen's radio band antenna, amateur radio
antennas.
b. Parabolic antenna less than 2 meters in diameter.
C. Omni - directional antenna (whip antenna) 6" or less in diameter and not
extending more than 12' above support structure.
d. Directional antenna 1 meter or less measured across the longest dimension and
not extending over 12' above support structure.
e. Public safety tower or antenna.
2. INTERMEDIATE FACILITIES:
a. New transmission tower less than 35 feet (10.5 meters) in height.
b. Parabolic antenna over 2 meters in diameter.
C. Omni - directional antenna (whip ntenna greater than 6" in diameter and /or
extending 12' above the support structure.
d. Directional antenna more than 1 meter measured across the longest dimension
and extending over 12' above support structure.
e. Attached WTF's.
3. MAJOR FACILITIES:
New transmission tower greater than 35 feet (10.5 meters) in height.
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C. GENERAL REGULATIONS
1. ZONING
All Intermediate WTF's are permitted in the following zoning districts:
A -O M -1 C -1 PDD (except PDD -H)
A -P R &D C -2 C -B
WPC NG C -3 M -2
Major WTF's are permitted in the following zoning districts:
M -2
Major WTF's are allowed in the following zoning districts with a Conditional Use
Permit as discussed in Section D -3:
A -O M -1 C -1 C -3
A -P R &D C -2
2. SETBACKS: The standard setbacks for each zoning district will apply to WTF's
with additional setbacks or separation being required in the sections below. To
protect citizens in their homes, transmission towers shall be placed a distance equal
to the height of the tower away from any residential structure or R -1, R -1 A, or R -2
zone boundary.
3. PROXIMITY TO MAJOR THOROUGHFARES: To preserve and protect the
City's major thoroughfares and entrances to the City, additional setbacks are placed
on WTF's proposed to be placed near these areas. The setback for these areas is
determined by measuring from the centerline of the right -of -way of the
thoroughfare. Applicable thoroughfares include freeways and expressways, major
arterials and minor arterials, as shown on the Thoroughfare Plan.
a. Intermediate WTF's must be 150' from applicable thoroughfares.
b. Major WTF's must setback from applicable thoroughfares by the height of the
tower x3.
4. SEPARATION BETWEEN TOWERS: In order to prevent tower proliferation and
protect the City's natural beauty and skyline, the number of transmission towers per
square mile has been limited. new transmission towers must be placed a minimum
distance from existing towers as described here:
a. New transmission towers 35 feet or less in height shall be separated from
existing towers by a minimum distance of 1500 feet.
b. New transmission towers more than 35 feet and less than 100 feet in height
shall be separated from existing towers by a minimum distance of 2500 ft.
C. New transmission towers 100 feet or more in height shall be separated from
existing towers by a minimum distance of 3500 ft.
5. HEIGHT LIMITATIONS: All WTF's are subject to the normal hei ht restrictions
for each zoning district where permitted by right. In any zoning dgstrict where a
tower is a conditional use, the allowable height is determined through the review of
the visual impact analysis.
In no case shall a proposed transmission tower exceed 150' within the city limits,
except where a height variance is granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustments to
allow a tower or antenna that demonstrates a hardship that can only be remedied by
locating on a proposed site within the city limits.
6. LANDSCAPING SCREENING AND AESTHETIC STANDARDS: The following
requirements shall govern any transmission tower or any parabolic antenna larger
than 2 meters.
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a. Landscaping: Refer to Section 11 of the Zoning Ordinance. Plant materials
and /or fencing that effectively screens the WTF site from view of the public
right -of -way will be required.
b. New transmission towers shall maintain a flat (not shiny, reflective, or glossy)
finish or be painted in accordance with any applicable standards of the FAA
(unfinished galvanized steel is not acceptable).
C. If an antenna is installed on a support structure other than a tower, the antenna
and supporting electrical and mechanical equipment must be of a neutral color
that is identical to, or closely compatible with, the color of the supporting
structure so as to make the antenna and related equipment as visually
unobtrusive as possible.
d. WTF's shall not be artificially lighted with the exception of motion detectors
as security lighting, unless r uired by the FAA or other applicable authority.
If lighting is required, the Cify may review the available righting alternatives
and approve the design that would cause the least disturbance to the
surrounding properties.
e. Towers may not be used to exhibit any signage or other advertising.
7. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS: Special districts have been
established in the City for the purpose of protecting their historical significance and
aesthetic qualities. In some cases, WTF's are allowed in these areas with the
following restrictions.
To preserve the aesthetic beauty and architectural significance and promote
economic growth, intermediate use WTF's (except new transmission towers) are
allowed in the listed districts. They shall be placed behind the imaginary front of
the most major (largest gfa) structure on site or behind any building }ace abutting a
right -of -way. Additionally, they must be located out of sight of public right -of- -way
e_lh er by screening, strategic siting or stealth technology.
These requirements pertain to the following special districts:
1. North ate
2. Wolf Pen Creek
3. Overlay Districts
4. PDD (except PDD -H)
5. C -B\
8. STEALTH TECHNOLOGY DESIGN: Any WTF with appropriate stealth
technology design approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission may be located
in any zoning district. Approved WTF s do not Have to meet the additional
setbacks for tower separation (section C.4) or thoroughfares (section C.3).
9. ATTACHED WTF'S: WTF's may attach to the exterior of any non - residential and
non - historic building within any zoning district provided the antenna and antenna
support structure or equipment is mounted flush with the vertical exterior of the
building or ro no more than 24 inches from the surface of the building to
which it is attached and does not raise the height of the building more than Meet
and does not violate the maximum height restriction of that zoningg district. The
attached WTF must be textured and colored so as to blend with the surrounding
surface of the building.
D. REVIEW PROCESS
1. WTF REGISTRATION: All intermediate and major WTF's must be registered with
the City. This will allow the City to keep track of all WTF's within the city limits,
facilitate the review process and aid in long range planning.
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2. SITE PLAN REVIEW: Site plans shall be submitted pursuant to the provisions of
Section 10 of the zoning ordinance. All property owners within 500 feet of any
O ro erty line of the host site for the WTF site shall be notified by the Planning
ffice. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 10, the following is
required:
a. A WTF Facility Plan drawing that identifies the location, height, and type of
all existing applicant -owned wireless telecommunications facilities in Brazos
County and the proposed facility must be submitted.
b. The location type, and height of the proposed facility. At least three
collocation alternatives to the applicant's development proposal along with
proof of a genuine effort in collocating on or attaching to an existing support
structure. A certified letter addressed to potential lessors is required in
addition to evidence that demonstrates that no existing tower or support
structure can accommodate the applicant's proposed WTF. Any of the
following may be submitted as evidence:
(1) No existing structures are located within the geographic area required to
meet applicant's engineering requirements.
(2) Existing structures are of insufficient height to meet applicant's
engineering requirements.
(3) Existing structures do not have sufficient structural strength to support
applicant's proposed antenna and related equipment.
(4) Electromagnetic interference would be caused between the proposed and
existing facilities.
(5) The fees, costs, or contractual provisions required by the owner in order
to share an existing structure or to adapt an existing support structure for
sharing exceed those for new tower development.
(6) The applicant demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that
render existing structures unsuitable.
C. A visual impact analysis, presented either with drawings or photographs.
Four views or elevations shall be submitted looking toward the site (typically
north, south, east and west), including site and the surrounding properties
measured from the center point of the tower out to a distance equal to three
times the height of the proposed tower. This drawing will depict a " skyline" an
view showing the entire height of the proposed tower d the structures, trees,
or any other objects contributing to the skyline profile. The proposed tower,
drawn to scale, should be included in the view.
d. Certification of compliance with FCC regulations and emission standards.
e. Notification of an impending Environmental Assessment required by the
National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) and a copy when the
assessment is completed.
f. A letter addressed to the City declaring an intent and willingness to construct a
proposed tower that would allow at least 2 other service providers to locate
here.
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: Some major WTF's must receive a conditional
use _permit (CUP) (section C.1) under the procedures set forth in Section 14 of the
zoning ordinance. In addition to the standard guidelines, the following additional
factors shall be considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission when
determining whether to grant a CUP for WTF's:
a. height of the proposed tower, surrounding topography and surrounding tree
coverage and foliage as they relate to:
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(1) skyline impact, examining whether the proportions of the structure
appears to dominate or blend in with the surrounding environment.
(2) shadow impact, whether or not the proposed tower will cast shadows that
would prevent the reasonable use of enjoyment of surrounding
properties.
b. design of the tower with particular reference to design characteristics that
have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness.
c. proximity of the tower to residential structures and residential district
boundaries.
d. economic impact on adjacent and nearby properties.
e. proposed ingress and egress.
f. availability of suitable alternatives and /or existing support structures.
E. ABANDONMENT
Any WTF that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall be considered
abandoned, and the owner of such a facility shall remove same within 60 days of receipt of
notice from the City notifying owner of such abandonment. If such facility is not removed
within said 60 days, the City may, remove such facility at the property owner's expense. If
there are two or more users of a single WTF, then this provision shaI] not become effective
until all users cease operations on the tower.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
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8.21 NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION OVERLAY
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2432 dated January 27, 2000)
A. In the event that an area is rezoned to apply this preservation overlay, this district shall
apply to all single- family residential property in the underlying district. The underlying
district establishes the permitted uses and shall remain in full force, and the
requirements of the overlay district are to applied in addition to the underlying use and
site restrictions.
B. In addition to the requirements of the District Use Schedule - Table A, the following
minimum lot area requirements apply to single family residential property:
(a) The minimum lot size is the platted lot or building plot as it existed on the
effective date of this ordinance; or,
(b) For new lots or building plots created by subdivision, platting, replatting or
partition, a minimum of 8,500 square feet.
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SECTION 9. MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS
9.1 PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this section to establish the guidelines for off - street parking spaces
consistent with the proposed land use to:
1. Eliminate occurrence of non - resident on- street parking in adjoining neighborhoods.
2. Avoid the traffic congestion and public safety hazards caused by a failure to provide such
parking space.
3. Expedite the movement of traffic on public thoroughfares in a safe manner, thus
increasing the carrying capacity of the streets and reducing the amount of land required
for streets, thereby lowering the cost to both the property owner and the City.
9.2 OFF - STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
In all districts, for all uses, at the time any building or structure is erected or enlarged or
increased in capacity, or at any time any other use is established, there shall be provided off -
street parking spaces for motor vehicles in accordance with the requirements specified herein.
A. DIMENSIONS AND ACCESS (See illustrations at end of this section):
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
1. Each off - street parking space for automobiles shall have an area of not less than nine
feet by twenty feet (9' x 20'). An eighteen foot paved space may be utilized where an
additional two feet 2' of unobstructed area is provided for vehicle overhang.
2. Each off - street parking space for truck unloading shall have an adequate unloading
area.
3. Each parking space and the maneuvering area thereto shall be located entirely within
the boundaries of the building plot except as set forth in Chapter 3, College Station
City Code.
4. There shall be adequate providsions for ingress and egress to all parking spaces, and
there shall be adequate maneuvering space to eliminate backing into public right -of-
way on major, arterial or collector streets as reflected in the Comprehensive Plan for
the City of l College Station. Circulation aisles between or adjacent to head -in (90
degree) parking spaces shall be a minimum of twenty -three (23) feet in width. One
way circulation aisles with angled parking shall be a minimum of twenty (20') feet.
All other circulation aisles shah be determined by the Project Review Committee.
5. From the public right -of -way, there shall be a twenty -four (24') setback to act as a
landscape reserve. - Existing trees of four inch (4" ) caliper or more must be preserved
(these may count toward street tree requirements). Parking may be allowed in this
area but at a maximum of seven (7) contiguous spaces and only if they are screened.
More than one series of seven (7) spaces may be permitted if a substantial amount of
reserve remains intact and if the location of parking does not interfere with other
streetscape requirements.
Paved areas that are not arranged as parking spaces may be permitted within the 24'
landscape reserve, but at a maximum of 1134 square feet and only if the area is
screened. More than one series of 1134 square feet of pavement within the reserve
may be permitted if a substantial amount of reserve remains intact and if the location
of parking does not interfere with other streetscape requirements. Entrance
driveways are permitted to traverse the reserve area and are not considered part of the
reserve.
In no event shall pavement be located within 6' of a right -of -way, unless the
pavement is part of an entrace driveway.
6. END ISLANDS
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A raised island, encompassing not less than one hundred eighty (180) square feet in
area, shall be located at both ends of every interior parking row and at both ends of
every peripheral parking row, regardless of the length of the row.
(As amended by Ordinance 2317 dated garch 12, 1998)
7. INTERIOR ISLANDS
For every fifteen (15) interior parking spaces 180- square feet of landscaping must be
provided i
somewhere n the interior rows of tie arking lot. Interior island areas may
be grouped and configured as desired provided that circulation aisles remain clear.
Interior islands may have sidewalks through them.
End island areas that exceed the minimum required by counted toward the interior
parkin island requirement.
f.As amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994)
(As amended by Ordinance 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
8. PARKING LOT ISLANDS
All parking lot islands must be raised at least 6" and curbed, with the majority of the
area pplanted or treated with enhanced paving. The bottom areas of planted islands
must be contiguous with uncompacted soil.
(As amended by Ordinance 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
B. OFF - PREMISES LOCATIONS: For any new use, building or structure where the
required off - street parking cannot be provided on the premises because of size or location
of the lot or building plot, such parking may be provided on other propert under the
same ownership in fee simple or under a perpetual easement which commits ?he land for
parking for the use, building or structure, not more than two hundred (200 feet distant
rom the building site provided the proposed parking area is located in a district where
parking lots are permitted for that use.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1783 dated November 10, 1988)
C. DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKING AREA: Every parcel of land
hereafter used as a public parking area, including commercial parkingg lots automobile
farm equipment, mobile home, trailer, or other open-air sales lot, shaIl be developed and
maintained in accordance with the requirements in this section.
D. SURFACING: Except as otherwise provided all off - street parking areas shall be
constructed with a minimum allowable parking 'lot pavement of one and one -half inches
(1.5 ") of asphalt pavement of to of six inches (6 ") of limestone base. In the case where
concrete pavement is desired the concrete shall be five inches (5") thick, with the
exception that all designated fire lanes shall be six inches (6" ) thick. The reinforcement
within the concrete section shall consist of number four Q4) bars on eighteen inch (18"
centers, centered within the pavement thickness. A six inch (6 ") raised concrete curb
shall be required around the entire perimeter of the lot and around all interior islands.
Designee for pavement and curbing must meet minimum standards as depicted in Exhibit
A. Variances to the standards shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. All off - street parking areas shall be installed graded to drain an d
maintained so as to dispose of surface water accumulated within the area. parking L spaces
shall be so arranged and marked so as to provide for orderly and safe parking of
vehicles.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2226 dated December 12, 1996)
E. LIGHTING: All lighting fixtures used to illuminate an off - street parking area shall be
arranged so as to direct or shield the light away from any adjoining residential premises.
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F. NON - PUBLIC, ALL - WEATHER DRIVE SURFACES: Temporary or permanent drive
surfaces that are required for emergency access or turnaround for emergency vehicles
must be constructed to function under all weather conditions. To accommodate a project
during construction, phasing, or permanent installation, drive surfaces that do not meet
the requirements for permanent pavement surfaces may be allowed at the discretion of
the City Engineer for ahe specific conditions stated below:
TEMPORARY ALL - WEATHER SURFACE (during construction) - A structure
under construction must be accessible by an all-weather drive surface. This surface
may consist of the permanent pavement as described in Section 9.2.1) or may consist
of four inches (4") of limestone base with a one - course (1) seal coat as specified in
the Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction of
Hi hways, Streets and Bridges, 1993 Edition, Item 316. This temporary all- weather
surface must be reworked or replaced to meet the permanent pavement standard as
described in Section 9.2.13 . prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
SEMI - PERMANENT ALL - WEATHER SURFACE (during phasing) - In cases
during phasing of a large project, emergency access and turnarounds often must be
added as a temporary measure until additional phases are constructed. These
emergency access areas may consist of "permanent pavement as described in Section
9.2.13., or may consist of six inches (6') of limestone base with one - course 1) seal
coat as s ecified in the Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications
for Construction of Highways, Streets and Bridgges, 1993 Edition, Item 316. If the
semi - permanent surface is used the six -inch (6 ") curb is not required, and these
areas must be gated or protected from public usage and signed for emergency access
only. When the additional phase is constructed these areas must be removed or
reworked to meet the permanent pavement standards as described in Section 9.2.D.
PERMANENT ALL - WEATHER SURFACE (permanent) - In some development
scenarios, an emergency access or turnaround must be constructed to meet emergency
access purposes and is not required for public traffic, service vehicles or sanitation
vehicles. In these cases, the area required for emergency access only may consist of
permanent pavement as described in Section 9.2.D., or may consist of six inches (6 ")
or limestone base with a two - course (2) seal coat as specified in the Texas
Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction of Highways,
Streets and Bridges, 1993 Edition Item 316. If the seal -coat surface is used, a six -
inch (6 ") curb is not required, and these areas must be gated or protected from public
usage and si ned for emergency access only
(s amended by Ordinance No. 2226 dated December 12, 1996)
G. TEMPORARY PARKING LOTS: When additional parking, in excess of what the zoning
ordinance requires and /or in excess of what was installed when a facility first opened is
necessary to accommodate business or patronage that was unanticipated when the facility
first opened, this parking may be supplied using the standards below. All such parking
lots must receive site plan approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission following
the site plan review procedures outlined in section 10 of the zoning ordinance. If these
standards are allowed, the parkin lot may exist on a temporary basis, not to exceed 12
months. The beginning date of the 12 month period shall be determined by the
Commission.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2226 dated December 12, 1996)
STANDARDS
1. The surface of the parking lot may be gravel or some other temporary material as
approved by the City Engineer.
2. The lot must be designed to accommodate drainage in accordance with the City's
drainage ordinance. Curbs, gutters or other improvements may be required where
necessary to comply with drainage regulations as approved by the City Engineer.
3. Entrance to the lot from any public right -of -way is at the discretion of the
Commission based on recommendation of the City Engineer.
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4. When entrance is allowed to the lot from a public right -of -wayy that portion of the
entrance located in the right -of -way must be paved with an a1f weather surface as
approved by the City Engineer.
5. It must be shown that steps will be taken to prevent the blowing of dust onto adjacent
properties and the tracking of mud onto pubric rights -of -way.
REVIEW BY THE COMMISSION
The Commission shall take into consideration the following when reviewing any request
for a temporary parking lot:
Safe and convenient traffic control and handling, both internal and external.
Assured pedestrian safety.
Efficient and economic access for public utility and emergency vehicles.
Runoff, drainage and flood control.
Impact on adjacent land uses.
Whether in a particular case the above standards will be detrimental to the public health,
safety or general welfare.
The Commission ma yy impose any additional standards necessary to the protection or
preservation of the public health, safety or general welfare.
FUTURE COMPLIANCE
At the end of the 12 month period the lot must be brought up to full compliance with
parking lot standards applicable to the use as required b the Zoning Ordinance or the
Iot, including all paving material, must be removed and the area no Ionger used for the
parking of vehicles. If the lot is removed, the area must be sodded, seeded or
hydromulched with grass within 10 days of removal. Driveway access shall be removed
and curb and gutter replaced.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1781 dated October 13, 1988)
9.3 NUMBER OF OFF - STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
The number of off - street parking spaces required shall be determined from the following
table of OFF - STREET - PARKIN REQUIREMENTS. The classification of uses
referred to shall be deemed to include and apply to all uses.
(As amended by Ordinance o . 2139 dated July 13, 1995)
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NEW DRIVEWAY
COMMERCIAL DRIVE
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MINIMUM SLOPE 5%
1AXIMUM SLOPE 10%
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MINIMUM OFF - STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
(Amended by Ordinance No. 2139 of July 13, 1995)
Type of Generator Unit Spaces Per Unit Plus -For
Apartment
1 Bedroom BR 1.5
2 Bedroom BR 1.5
2 Bedroom (each BR
less than 132 sq. ft.) BR 1.25
3 Bedroom BR 1.0
Airport
As determined by the Commission
Banks
250 S.F.
1.0
Bowling Alley
As determined by the Commission
Bus Depot
As determined by the Commission
Church
Seat
.33
Convalescent Home
Bed
0.5
Duplex Dwelling
1 Bedroom
DU
2.0
2 Bedroom
DU
2.0
3 Bedroom
DU
3.0
Dormitory
Person
1.0
Day Care Center
250 S.F.
1.0
Fraternal Lodge
75 S.F.
1.0
Fraternity /Sorority House
Person
1.0
1/30 S.F. meeting room
Freight Station
As determined by the Commission
Funeral Parlor
Seat
.33
Game Court Center
Court
4.0
Gasoline and Fuel Service 300 S.F.
1.0
Group Housing
BR
2
As determined by the Commission
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1854, dated July 26, 1990)
Health Studio
150 S.F.
1.0
Hotel
DU
1.0
Hospital
As determined by the Commission
Home for Aged
Bed
.5
Laundry
150 S.F.
1.0
Manufactured Home
DU
2
(As amended by Ordinance No.
2257 dated August
12, 1997)
Mobile Home
DU
2
(As amended by Ordinance No.
2257 dated August
12, 1997)
Motel
DU
1.1
Motor Vehicle Sales &
250 S.F.
1.0
Service (Office /Sales Area)
Motor Vehicle* Sales & 100 S.F. 1.0
Service (Service Area)
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Type of Generator Unit Spaces Per Unit Plus -For
Medical or Dental Clinic
(with Drive -thru facility)
Rooming /Boarding House
(<20,000
200 S.F. 1.0
Sales Display
S.F.)
1.0
Single Family Residence
(20,000 - 50,000 S.F.)
275 S.F.
Shopping Center **
(20,000-
225 S.F. 1.0
(75,000 S.F. or less)
50,000 S.F.)
Shopping Center **
(> 50,000
275 S.F. 1.0
(More than 75,000 S.F.)
S.F.)
Townhouse
(As amended by Ordinance No.
1968, dated August 13, 1992)
Motion Picture House
Seat
.25
Truck Terminal
(As amended by Ordinance No.
1800, dated February 9, 1989)
Night Club
50 S.F.
1.0
Office Building
250 S.F.
1.0
Personal Service Shop
250 S.F.
1.0
Private School or
100 S.F.
1.0
Commercial Studio
Retail Sales & Service
250 S.F.
1.0
Restaurant
65 S.F.
1.0
(includes Fast Food Restaurant
WITHOUT drive through)
(As amended by Ordinance No.
2029, dated August 26, 1994)
Restaurant
100 S.F.
1.0
(with Drive -thru facility)
Rooming /Boarding House
Person
1.0
Sales Display
250 S.F.
1.0
Single Family Residence
DU
2.0
Shopping Center **
150 S.F.
1.0
(75,000 S.F. or less)
Shopping Center **
200 S.F.
1.0
(More than 75,000 S.F.)
Townhouse
DU
2.0
Theater
Seat
.25
Truck Terminal
As determined by the Commission
Veterinary Clinic
300 S.F.
1.0
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2002, dated February 25, 1993)
Warehouse
1000 S.F.
1.0
NOTE: DU - Dwelling Unit; S.F. - Square Feet of floor space. Generators of traffic not listed above to be deter-
mined by the Commission.
* Parking spaces within service bays shall be credited toward off - street parking requirements.
** No more than twenty -five (25 %) percent of any shopping center square footage shall be utilized for restau-
rants, nightclubs, taverns, bars or theaters unless additional parking is provided in accordance with the
above requirements for that square footage of such uses in excess of 25 %."
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SECTION 10. SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
Prior to any development other than single family or duplex development or for development
pursuant to a conditional use permit an applicant must obtain site plan approval under this
section. No such developmenf shall be lawful or permitted to proceed without final site plan
approval. All improvements reflected on approved site plans must be constructed at the tame
of development. All terms and conditions of site plan approval must be met at the time of
development.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
10.1 APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A. Any development requirin site plan review shall submit a site plan including landscaping
(as required by Section 11
B. No approval of a site pplan which fails to meet the express requirements of city ordinances
shall be granted unless a variance to such requirements has been granted by the
appropriate appeals board or commission.
C. Required in the application or therewith shall be the following, together with any other
information reasonably necessary for the review process:
1. An application for site plan review.
2. A fully dimensioned site plan, drawn to an appropriate Engineering scale on a 24"X
36" sheet of paper, reflecting:
(a) The name, address and telephone number of the Applicant.
(b) The name, location and legal description of the proposed project.
(c) Ownership and current zoning of all abutting parcels.
(d) A key map.
(e) Topography and final grading plan, and other pertinent drainage information.
(f) All existing streets, drives, buildings, and water courses on or adjacent to the
proposed project site.
(g) Floodplains on or adjacent to the proposed project site.
(h) The location and size of existing utilities within or adjacent to the proposed
project site.
(i) The proposed location, type, and size of the following:
(1) Buildings and structures.
(2) Streets, drives, and curb cuts.
(3) Off - street parking areas with parking spaces drawn and tabulated.
(4) Sidewalks.
(5) Landscape information as required in Section 11 of this ordinance.
(6) Common open space sites.
(7) Sites for solid waste containers.
(8) Proposed signage.
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(j) The total number of residential buildings and units to be constructed on the
proposed project site.
(k) The total number of bedrooms included in the proposed project.
(1) The density of dwelling units per acre of the proposed project.
(m) The gross square footage of all non - residential buildings and the proposed use of
each building.
(n) The total site area.
- (o) Other information as required by staff.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
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10.2 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
In order to be approved, a site plan must provide for:
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
A. Safe and convenient traffic control and handling.
B. Assured pedestrian safety which may include the provision of sidewalks along the
s enmeter of the propert y meeting the specifications for same as outlined in the
ubdivision Regulations relative to width and placement.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 20229 dated August 26, 1993)
C. Efficient and economic public utility and sanitation access.
D. Public road or street access.
E. Satisfactory internal access; public, private or emergency.
F. Adequate parking and maneuvering areas.
G. Noise and emission control or dispersion.
H. Visual screening trash receptacles or other areas offensive to the public or existing
adjacent development.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994.)
I. Runoff, drainage, and flood control.
J. Sign location, as an incident to the above considerations and the express requirements of
this ordinance.
K. Location and density of building or dwellings where toppography or characteristics of the
site compel a lower density than would otherwise 6e allowed, or require location
consistent with accepted engineering practices and principles.
L. Visual screening from the right-of-way of parking lots for apartments.
(As amended by Drdinance No. 2029 dated August 26, 1993)
M. Compliance with standards guidelines and policies of the City's adopted Streetscape Plan
that are not already covered by Sections 9 or 11.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2029 dated August 26, 1993)
N. Compliance with the City's ado ted Streetscape Plan for minor arterial type street trees
along collector streets will be determined by the City's adopted Streetsca Plan.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997
O. Determination and clear indication of what constitutes the building plot for purposes of
this ordinance and the sign ordinance, and the conditions or requirements imposed by the
provisions of city ordinances.
(As amended byOrdinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
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10.3 APPEAL
An applicant may appeal interpretations of site plan requirements to the Project Review
Committee within five (5) da s after the site plan review is completed. The Project Review
Committee (PRC) shall includ three members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Any
member of the committee may designate a representative for himself to act in his absence.
Any representative designated shall be a member of the Commission. The PRC is a
governmental body and shall comply with the Open Meetings Act.
Failure to appeal the PRC action shall constitute a contractual acceptance of all conditions
imposed, and a waiver and surrender of all complaints, defects, or potential invalidity,
whether under state or federal law.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
A. An applicant appealin an interpretation to the PRC shall file ten (10) copies of the final
site plan as approved all changes and reeqq�uirements imposed during site plan
review, and accompanied by a written explanafion of those interpretations being
appealed. Until said copies are on file, no furt her development approval shall occur.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
B. An applicant may appeal only interpretations of staff in applying codes, ordinances,
standards and policies.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
C. Any notice of appeal shall state with particularity the aspects which are to be appealed.
D. An applicant may appeal a decision of the PRC to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(As ameed by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
10.4 DISCRETIONARY REVIEW
The reviewin staff may forward through the Project Review Committee any site plan to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for review and approval within three days after filing of the
written report. The PRC must notify the applicant in writing. The PRC may elect to approve
the site plan or may forward the plan to the Commission for consideration.
The scope and extent of the review of the site plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission
shall be equivalent to that of an appeal to the Projecf Review Committee. The Commission
shall, upon takin& final action, issue a written report setting forth any conditions imposed
under Section 10.2 above, and the reasons therefor. A revised copy of the site plan showing
all such conditions and requirements shall be filed with the City Planner. No permits shall be
issued prior to such filing.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
10.5 SPECIAL RULES FOR M -1 DISTRICTS
RESERVED
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10.6 SPECIAL RULES FOR C -N DISTRICTS
Site plan review and proposed uses within the C -N Neighborhood Business District are subject
to approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Applicants shall file an application form
with the City Planner no less than twenty (20) days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting of
the Planning and Zoning Commission at which the plan is to be reviewed. The application
form shall be accompanied by all supporting information required in Section 10.1 above, a list
of property owners within 200 feet , and a receipt for filing fee. The application fee shall be
determined by the City Council.
* Property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the site shall be identified by the
Planning Office using the Tax Rolls supplied by the Brazos County Appraisal District.
A. Public notice by publication in a local newspaper shall be made at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the date set for the public hearing.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
B. * The City Planner shall notify all propert owners of record within two hundred (200) feet
of the property in . question at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. The notice
may be sery ed by ifs deposit in the municipality, properly addressed with postage paid, in
United States mail.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2285 dated December 11, 1997)
C. The City Planner shall notify the applicant of the date, time, and place for the
preliminary review of the project.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
D. The proposed roject shall be reviewed in accordance with Section 10.2 prior to the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Written recommendations shall be submitted
to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A copy of this report shall be sent to the
applicant. The applicant shall file ten (10) copies of the final site plan as approved,
showing all changes and requirements of approval. The Planning and Zoning
Commission shall hold a public hearing for the purpose of approving or denying the
project plan.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
E. The applicant or the owners of forty percent (40%) or more of the property within two
hundred (200) feet of the project sife may appeal to the City Council any determination
made by the planning and Zoning Commission. The appeal should be made by petition
filed with the City Secretary within ten (10) days after the public hearing.
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SECTION 11. LANDSCAPING
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
11.1 APPLICATION OF SECTION
A. The landscaping requirements of this section apply to all land located in the City of
College Station and proposed for site development,, but do not apply to single family
townhouse, or duplex uses. The landscaping requirements shall apply to mobile and
manufactured home parks but not to an individual mobile home or manufactured home
on separately subdivided lots. Landscaping requirements shall become applicable to each
individual lot at the time of site plan submittal.
The streetscaping requirements of this section shall appply to all land in the City of
College Station and proposed for site development, but do not apply to single family
townhome, or duplex uses. Streetscaping requirements shall apply to mobile and
manufactured home parks, but not to an individual mobile home or manufactured home
on separately subdivided lots. Streetscaping requirements shall become applicable to
each individual lot at the time of site plan submittal.
All landscaping /streetscaping requirements under this section shall run with the land and
shall apply against any owner or subsequent owner.
B. Each phase of a phased project shall comply with this section.
C. When the requirements of this section conflict with requirements of other provisions of
this code, this section shall prevail; . provided however, that the provisions of this section
shall be subordinate to the provisions of Sections 9 and 10 pertaining to traffic and
pedestrian safety and the provisions of Ordinance 1729.
11.2 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
A. The landscaping requirements shall be determined on a point basis by the following:
Landscape Points required = 30 pts. per 1000 square feet of site area.
The minimum number of points for any development is 500 points.
Floodplains may be removed from site size calculations but then the existing trees within
the floodplain may not be claimed for points.
Projects may be phased with the phase lines being drawn 20' beyond any new site
amenity. The portion left for subsequent phases shalt be of developable size and quality.
B. Point values will be awarded for any type of canopy tree, non - canop tree, and shrub,
provided that the species claimed for point credit are not listed on the Non -Point Tree
List as prepared by the City Forester.
Accrued landscaping points are expended on landscaping material with the following
point values: (all caliper measurements are at twelve (12") inches above the ground.
PLANT MATERIAL POINTS ACCRUED INSTALLED SIZE
NEW PLANTINGS
Canopy Tree 75 pts. 1.5" to 2" caliper
150 pts. 2.1 " to 3.4 " caliper
300 pts. 3.5" and larger
Non -canopy Tree 40 pts. 1.25" caliper and larger
Shrubs 10 pts. Min. 5 gallon
Min. 1 gallon (dwarfs)
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EXISTING PLANTS*
TREES NOT WITHIN BARRICADE AREA
Canopy Tree 35 pts. 2" to 14.5" caliper
Non -canopy Tree 40 pts. 1.25" caliper and larger
TREES WITHIN BARRICADE AREA
Canopy Tree 200 pts. Between 4" and 8"
300 pts. 8" and larger
Non -canopy Tree 75 pts. Between 2" and 4"
150 pts. 4" and larger
* To receive landscape points, all existing trees must be in good form and condition
and reasonably free of damage by insects and /or disease.
C. 100% coverage of groundcover or grass is required in parking lot islands swales and
drainage areas, and the 24' landscape reserve unless otherwise landscaped or existingg
plants are preserved. 100% coverage of groundcover or grass is also required in aIl
unpaved portions of street or highway right -of -way on or abutting the property and
adjacent property that has been disturbed during construction.
If grass is to be used for groundcover, 100% live grass groundcover is required, whether
by solid sod overlay or preplanting and successful takeover of grasses.
D. Every project must expend a minimum of 50% of its point total on canopy trees.
E. Every development must employ an irrigation system.
F. Additional Point Credits
(1) A ten percent (10 %) point credit will be awarded if twenty -five percent (25 %) or
more of parking area consists of enhanced paving.
(2) A ten percent (10 %) point credit for every one percent (1 %) of site area devoted to
special facilities (fountains, benches and planters, water features, etc.).
G. Sepparation Requirement - Canopy trees must be planted at a minimum of twenty feet
(2U') from other canopy trees. Live Oaks (Quercus viginiana) must be planted at a
minimum of 35' from other Live Oaks.
H. Dispersal Requirement - Landscaping must be reasonably dispersed throughout all visible
areas of the site.
11.3 STREETSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
A. Along all ma or arterials and freeways one canopy ree for every twenty -five feet (25') of
frontage shah be installed. Two (2) non -canopy trees may be substituted for each one (1)
canopy tree. Canopy and non -canopy trees must be selected from the Streetscape Plant
List and may be grouped as desired. One (1) existing tree (minimum of 4" caliper) may
be substituted for each new tree. New trees must be planted within 50' (fifty feet) of the
property line along the street.
B. Along minor arterials, one (1) canopy tree for every thirty -two feet (32') of frontage
shall be installed. Two (2) non -canopy trees may be substituted for one (1) canopy tree.
Canopy and non -canopy trees must be selected from the Streetscape Plant List and may
be grouped as desired. One (1) existing tree (minimum of 4" caliper) may be substituted
for each new tree. New trees must be planted within fifty feet (5 of the property line
along the street.
C. Parking areas adjacent to a ROW shall be screened for any development if parking is
located between a building and a street right -of -way. Screening may be accomplished
using plantings, berms, structural elements, or combinations thereof, and must be a
minimum of g ' above the parking lot pavement elevation.
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D. Dumpsters, concrete retaining walls where more than six vertical inches of untreated
concrete are visible, off - street loading areas, utility connections and any other site
characteristics that could be considered visually offensive must be adequately screened.
E. Ve�ggetation must be set back twenty feet (20') from any driveway curb and forty-five feet
(45') from the curb at intersections of streets. The unobstructed vertical field of vision
must be between 2' 6" and 9' in height.
F. Live Oaks must be planted a minimum of thirty feet (30') behind the street curb.
G. Three hundred (300) additional points shall be provided for every fifty (50) lineal feet of
frontage on a major or minor arterial. Driveway openings, sight clearance triangles, and
other traffic control areas may be subtracted from total frontage.
1. A ten percent (10 %) point credit will be awarded if twenty -five percent (25 %) or
more of parking area consists of enhanced paving.
2. A ten percent (10 %) point credit for every one percent (1 %) of site area devoted to
special facilities (water features, etc.).
11.4 STREETSCAPE PLANT LIST
1. CANOPY TREES
Cedar Elm Ulmw
Live Oak( uercu;
Winged Elm (Ulm
Water Oak ( uerc
Chinese Pistac e
Post Oak uercu
Burr Oak uercu:
Goldenrain Tree 1
Water Oak ( uerc
Bald Cy ress Tax
Willow ak ( uer
Red Oak (Ouercus
2. NON - CANOPY TREES
Red Bud (Cercis canadens
Tree Yaupon (Ilex vomito;
Crabapple (Ma u
Tree re e Myrtl e
Shining Sumac (Rhus co
Possumhaw (Ilex A& co
Hawthorn ( rated us L.
Bradford Pear P rus spec
Texas Mt. Laure op on
Mexican Plum (Prunus me
Rusty Blackhaw vibu
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11.5 LANDSCAPE /STREETSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
A. When a landscape / streetscape plan is required, the landscape /streetscape plan shall
contain the following:
1. The location of existing property lines and dimensions of the tract.
2. The location of existing and proposed utilities and all easements on or adjacent to the
lot.
3. An indication of adjacent land uses, existing development and roadways.
4. An irrigation system plan.
5. Landscape information:
a. Landscape points required for site and calculations shown
b. A table showing the size, type (canopy, non - canopy, shrub) and points claimed
for proposed landscaping.
c. Location of landscape plants on plan.
6. Streetscape information:
a. Streetscape points required for site and calculations shown.
b. A table showing the scientific and common plant names, size, type (canopy, non -
canopy, shrub), and points claimed for proposed streetscaping.
c. Location of streetscape plants on plan.
7. The location and diameter of protected existing trees claimed for either landscape or
streetscape requirements, and an indication of how the applicant plans to barricade
the existing trees from damage during construction.
11.6 MAINTENANCE AND CHANGES
A. Landscaping / Streetscaping shall be maintained and preserved in accordance with the
approved Landscape / Streetscape Plan. Replacement of dead landscaping / streetscaping
must occur within forty -five . (45) days of by the Zoning Official or his
delegate. Replacement material must be of similar character and the same or higher
point total as the dead landsca in Failure to replace dead landscaping, as required by
he Zoning Official, shall cons itufe a violation of this section of the ordinance for which
the penalty provision may be invoked.
B. Landscaping /Streetscaping Changes to Existing Sites
1. If changes constituting 25 % or more of the number of canopy and non -canopy trees
are proposed, a revised landscape plan must be submitted for approval. Planting
mus{ occur pursuant to this approved landscape plan.
2. Revised Landscape / Streetscape Plans shall meet the requirements of the
Landscape / Streetscape Ordinance in effect at the time of the revised
landscape /streetscape plan submittal.
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11.7 COMPLETION AND EXTENSION
The Zoning Official or his delegate shall review all landscaping for completion in compliance
with this section and the approved landscape /streetscape plan. Landscaping /streetscaping shall
be completed in compliance with the approved plan before a Certificate of Occupancy is
issued. however, the applicant may receive an extension of four (4) months from the date of
the Certificate of Occupancy upon he approval of an application for extension with a bond or
letter of credit in the amount of Five ($5.00) Dollars times the number of landscape / streetscape
p oints required for the project. Failure to complete the landscaping/ streetsca ing according to
he approved landscape / streetscape plan at the expiration of the bond or letter of credit shall
constitute grounds for forfeiting he bond or castling of the letter of credit by the Zoning
Official or delegate. Also, failure to complete the approved landscaping shall constitute a
violation of this section.
11.8 REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Landscape plans shall be reviewed by the appropriate staff or reviewing body as outlined in
Section 10.1.
11.9 PARKING, STORAGE, OR DISPLAY
Parking, storage, or display of vehicles or merchandise on required landscape /streetscape areas
or required islands shall be considered a violation of this ordinance.
11.10 ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE PERMITTED
Variations to the requirements of Section 11 may be approved if the landscape plan is sealed
by a registered landscape architect. Such plans must show reasonable evidence that the
requirements as set forth in Section 11 were used as a guide.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
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SECTION 12. SIGN REGULATIONS
12.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this section is to establish clear and unambiguous regulations pertaining to
Sig ns in the City of College Station and to promote thereby an attractive community, foster
traffic safety, and enhance the effective communication and exchange of ideas and commercial
information. The City Council of the City of College Station hereby finds the following
legislative facts:
The proliferation of signs creates commercial confusion and makes it difficult for travelers and
motorists to locate the goods and services they seek.
The increasing height of signs within the City is an endless battle for a higher and more visible
sign, and a reasonable limitation on the height of signs is necessary to prevent visual pollution,
potential windstorm damage, injury or death.
Excessive height in signs creates clutter and is unsightly and offensive to the members of this
council and many, if not most, of the citizens in College Station. The establishment of a
reasonable maximum height for signs will allow effective communication, prevent altitude
competition, and will not penalize smaller business concerns which may not be We to compete
for aerial superiority.
Reasonable provisions pertaining to size, scale, location, desi n, lighting, permanency, and
maintenance are necessary to avoid visual clutter, preserve ana improve the appearance and
character of the community, to avoid traffic problems caused by distracting signs or structures
in close proximity to streets, which compete with traffic signs and signals for the attention of
motorists, and to prevent deterioration, disregard, and abandonment of signs or structures.
This section will complement the provisions of the Federal Highway Beautification Act of
1972.
The Council recoggnizes that signs are necessary for visual communication for public
convenience, and that businesses and other activities have the right to identify themselves by
using signs which are incidental to the use on the premises where the signs are located. The
City Council herein seeks to provide a reasonable balance between the right of a person to
identify his or her business or activity, and the rights of the ublic to be protected against
visual discord and safety hazards that result from the unrestricted proliferation, location and
construction of signs. This section will insure that signs are compatible with adjacent land uses
and with the total visual environment of the community, in accordance with the City's
comprehensive plan for zoning and land use.
The City Council finds that the rights of residents of this City to fully exercise their rights of
free speech by the use of signs containing non - commercial messages are subject to minimum
regulation regarding structural safety and setbacks forurposes of traf �F i rst o fsue c nd s m ig en s t protection. The
Council seeks herein to provide for t e reasonably promp removal and disral h n after they have served their purpose and yet to avoid any interference wit
freedoms, especially as to persons wh are of limited financial means.
The Council finds that instances may occur in the application of this section where strict
enforcement would deprive a person of the reasonable use of a sign, or the reasonable
utilization of a sign in connection with other related property rights, and herein provides for
such persons to have the right to seek variances from the requirements of this chapter for good
cause. The Council finds that it is imperative that enforcement officials apply this section as it
is written, in the interest of equality and fair and impartial application to all persons and that
the use of the variance procedure shall remain the sole administrative means to obtain any
exception to the terms hereof.
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12.2 DEFINITIONS
SIGN means any written or graphic representation, decoration, form, emblem, trademark,
used flag, banner, or other feature or device of similar character which is for the
communication of commercial information, or communication of ideas or subjects of political
significance, and which:
A. Is a structure or any part thereof, including the roof or wall of a building, or a free
standing wall or fence;
B. Is written, printed, projected, painted, constructed or otherwise placed or displayed upon
or designed into a building, board, plate, canopy, awning or vehicle, or upon any
material, object or device whatsoever; and
C. By reason of its form, color, wording, symbol design, illumination or motion attracts or
is designed to attract attention to the subject thereof, or is used as a means of
identification, advertisement or announcement.
D. A sign shall be considered to be a single display surface, a double -faced display surface,
or display device containing elements clearly organized, related and composed to form a
unit. Where matter is displayed in a random manner without organized relationship of
elements or where there is reasonable doubt about the relationship of elements, each
element shall be considered to be a single sign; provided, however, that the display of
merchandise through glass windows in any zone where such merchandise may be sold in
the ordinary course of business shall not constitute a sign or signs.
APARTMENT /CONDOMINIUM /MOBILE HOME PARK IDENTIFICATION SIGN: An
attached sign or a freestanding sign with permanent foundation or moorings, designed for
identification of a multi - family residential project or a mobile home park project, and where
adequate provision is made for permanent maintenance hereunder.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1695 dated February 12, 1987)
AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A freestanding or wall sign with permanent foundation or
moorings, designed for identification of subdivisions of ten (10) to fifty (50) acres, or
identification of a distinct area within a subdivision, and where adequate provision is made for
maintenance hereunder.
ATTACHED SIGN: A sign attached to or applied on and totally supported by a part of a
building.
BANNER/FLAG: A piece of fabric used for decoration (contains no copy or logo) or for
identification (contains copy and /or logo).
COMMERCIAL SIGN: A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service,
entertainment, or attraction sold offered, or existin
(As amended bi Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
DEVELOPMENT SIGN: A sign announcing a proposed subdivision or a proposed building
project.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1702 dated April 23, 198 7)
DIRECTIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGN: A sign utilized as a traffic control device in
off - street parking or access areas.
FREESTANDING COMMERCIAL SIGN: A sign supported by one or more columns, poles
or bars extended from the ground or from an object on the ground, or that is erected on the
ground; the term includes all signs which are not substantially supported by a building or part
thereof, or which are substantially supported by a building or part thereof, when the sole
significant purpose of the building or part thereof, is to support or constitute the sign.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
FUEL PRICE SIGN: A sign used to advertise the current price of fuel at locations where fuel
is sold.
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HOME OCCUPATION SIGN: A sign used to identify the name and occupation of a person
with a legal home occupation.
LOW PROFILE SIGN: A sign with a permanent foundation which is not attached to a
building, but is a stand -alone sign and which does not exceed 60 S.F. in area and 4 feet in
height.
NON - COMMERCIAL SIGN: A work of art or messy e which is political, religious, or
pertaining to a point of view, expression, opinion, or id that contains no reference to the
endorsement, advertising of or promotion of patronage, of a business, commodity, service,
entertainment, or attraction that is sold offered or existing.
(As amended by Ordinance Ro. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
OFF - PREMISE COMMERCIAL SIGN: A sign which directs attention to a business,
commodity, service, entertainment, or attraction sold, offered, or existing elsewhere than upon
the premises where such sign is displayed.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
ON- PREMISE COMMERCIAL SIGN: A sign which directs attention to a business,
commodity, service entertainment, or attraction sold, offered, or existing. upon the premises
where such sign is displayed. This definition does not include non - commercial signs.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
POLITICAL SIGN: Any sign which promotes a candidate for any public office or which
advocates a position on any social issue as its primary purpose. Political signs shall be
considered in the category of non - commercial signs except where there are regulations
pertaining to their removal after an election.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
PORTABLE SIGN: A sign which is not affixed or attached to real property by poles, stakes or
other members which are placed into the ground or upon some other type of permanent
foundation; trailer signs, any sign with wheels or skids and any sign which is constructed so
as to sit upon the surface of the ground, without subsurface attachment or extension.
PREMISES: An area of land planned and designed as a single comprehensive project,
considered from the time the plan is first submitted to the Planning Department either at plat
stage or site plan stage.
REAL ESTATE, FINANCE and CONSTRUCTION SIGN: An attached or freestanding sign
erected upon a lot or parcel of land for the purpose of advertising same for sale or lease, or
advertising the furnishing of interim or permanent financing for a project, or for the furnishing
of labor, materials or the practice of crafts on the job site.
ROOF SIGN: An outdoor advertising display sign erected, constructed, or maintained on the
roof of a building or which is wholly dependent upon a building for support, and which
protects above the point of a building with a flat roof six feet above the eave nine of a building
with a shed, gambrel, gable or hip roof, or the decd line of a building with a mansard roof.
See illustrations at the end of this section.
SUBDIVISION IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A freestanding or wall sign with permanent
concrete foundation or moorings, designed for permanent identification of a subdivision of
greater than fifty (50) acres, and where adequate provision is made for permanent maintenance
Hereunder.
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12.3 GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. BUILDING PERMITS: A permit shall be required for the following types of signs:
Apartment/Condominium /Mobile Home Park Identification Signs
Attached Signs
Development Signs
Freestanding Signs
Roof Signs
Subdivision and Area Identification Signs
Permits shall be issued by the Building Official with approval by the Zoning Official
upon receipt of a properly completed application which demonstrates that the applicant's
request is in accordance with the provisions of this section and the City's Building Code.
The fee for such permits shall be established by the City Council from time to time by
resolution.
No permit shall be required for the following signs:
Real Estate, Finance and Construction Signs
Directional Traffic Control Signs
Home Occupation Signs
Non - Commercial Signs
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
B. SUBDIVISION AND AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN: Area Identification signs shall
be permitted upon private property in an y zone to identify subdivisions of ten (10 to
fifty (50) . acres in size and subject to the requirements set forth in Table II. Area
Identi ication signs may also be used within a large subdivision to identify distinct areas
within that subdivision, subject to the requirements in Table II.
Subdivision sins shall be permitted upon private property in any zone to identify
subdivisions of-greater than fifty (50) acres, subject to the requirements set forth in Table
II.
Both area identification and subdivision signs must be located on the premises as
identified by a preliminary or master preliminary plat of the subdivision. Subdivision
signs will be permitted only at major intersections on the en
in
eter of the subdivision
(intersection of two collector or larger streets). At each intersection either one or two
subdivision signs may be permitted so long as the total area of the signs does not exceed
150 square feet. Banners or flags may be utilized as subdivision identification signs but
the overall height shall not exceed sixty (60) feet.
Indirect lightingg is permissible but no optical effects, moving pparts or alternating, erratic
or flashing li hts shall be permitted. Landscaping valued at Z50 points (as described in
Section 11 T the Zoning Ordinance) shall be installed around each subdivision sign.
Adequate arrangements for permanent maintenance of all signs and any landscaping in
conjunction with such signs shall be made, which may be through an owners association
if one exists or is created for this purpose.
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C. APARTMENT /CONDOMINIUM /MOBILE HOME PARK IDENTIFICATION SIGN:
An apartment/condominium /mobile home ppark identification sign may be either an
attached sign or a freestanding sign. It shaIl be placed upon the private property of a
particular multi - family project in an R4, R5 or Rb zone or mobile home park in an R7
zone subject to the requirements set forth in Table II. The
apartment/condominium /mobile home park identification sign shall list the name and
facilities available and may have leasing or sales information incorporated as a part of the
sign. An apartment or condominium project must have a minimum of 24 dwelling units
to qualify for an identification sign. Indirect lighting is permissible, but no optical
effects, moving parts, or alternating, erratic or fl ashing lights or devices shall be
permitted. Any mobile home parks existing at the time of this ordinance that are non -
conforming may still utilize an identification sign meeting the provisions of this section
and Table II.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1695 dated February 12, 1987)
D. DEVELOPMENT SIGN: A developpment sign may be placed only on private property
subject to the requirements in Table W
A development sign for a building project shall be removed if the project has not
received a building permit at the end of twelve (12) months. The Zoning 8fficial may
renew the sign permit for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period upon request.
Once a building permit for the project is received, the sign may stay in place unfil 75
percent of the project is leased or a permanent sign is installed, whichever comes first.
A development sign for a proposed subdivision shall be removed if a preliminary or final
plat has not been approved by the end of twelve (12) months. The Zoning Official may
renew the sign permit for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period upon request.
Once a plat has been approved, the si n permit is valid as long as a preliminary plat is in
effect, or in the absence of a valid preliminary plat, for twenty -four (24) months Trom the
date of approval of a final plat.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1702 dated April 23, 198 7)
E. DIRECTIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGN: Directional Traffic Control signs may be
utilized as traffic control devices in off - street parking areas su4jject to the requirements
set forth in Table II. Logo or copy may be permitted but shall be less than 50% of the
area of the directional sign. No directional traffic control sign shall be permitted within
or upon the right-of-way f any public street unless its construction, design, and location
have been approved by the City Traffic Engineer.
F. PORTABLE SIGNS: Portable Signs are not permitted within the City Limits of the City
of College Station.
G. REAL ESTATE /FINANCE /CONSTRUCTION SIGNS: One real estate sign not
exceeding sixteen (16 )square feet in total area (exclusive of stakes and posts may be
erected at any time while a roperty is offered for sale or lease to the public. Properties
with a minimum of 150 feet of frontage shall be allowed one real estate sign not
exceeding 32 square feet in total area. Properties with a minimum of 2 acres and frontage
on 2 streets shall be allowed one real estate sign on each frontage street with the area of
the sign to be determined by the amount of frontage as stated above.
One finance sign and three construction signs (for a total of 4 signs), not exceeding 16
square feet in total area each (exclusive of stakes and posts) may be erected once a
building permit has been issued on a property. Properties with a minimum of 10 acres
and 1,U00 feet of frontage shall be allowed one finance sign and three construction signs
not exceeding 32 square feet in total area each.
Real estate, finance and construction signs may be either attached or freestanding and
only those visible from the street are limited in number (see exempt signs Section 12.3
All such signs shall be maintained by the persons in control of the premises so as to
remain erect and in ood repair. Such signs shall be removed by the property owner or
other, person in control of the the if they are damaged, broken or incapable of
remaining erect.
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Such signs must be removed by the owner or person in control of the premises when
either the property has sold or been leased and /or when performance under the
construction contract or subcontract (in the case of construction signs) has been
completed. In all cases, financing and construction signs shall be removed prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
H. NON - COMMERCIAL SIGNS: POLITICAL SIGNS: This section does not regulate the
size, content or location of non - commercial signs, political signs except as follows:
1. No commercial message shall be shown on any non - commercial sign.
2. No non - commercial sign:
(a) May be located within public road right -of -way of the State of Texas; or
(b) May be located off the premises of the property owner who is displaying the
sign; or
(c) May exceed the restrictions set forth in Table 1; or
(d) May be located within any sight distance triangle as defined b the Zoning
Ordinance or where determined by the City Manager or his designate as a
location that would hinder intersection visibility.
(e) May be located within the City ngght -of -way adjacent to undeveloped property.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated 9, 1992)
This provision is necessary to avoid clutter, proliferation, and dangerous distraction to
drivers caused by close proximity of such signs to automobile traffic, to avoid damage to
automobiles which may leave the paved surface intentionally or by accident and to avoid
the necessity for pedestrians to step into the roadway to bypass such signs. Flo regulatory
alternative exists to accomplish this police power obligation.
In the event that any political sign is located in a public right -of -way of the State, it shall
be removed by the City.
All political sins shall be removed within ten (10) days after the election.
(s amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
I. HOME OCCUPATION SIGNS: A person having a legal home the building or porch of a
residence. The sin may contain only the name and occupation of the resident. Tt shall be
attached directly to the face of the building or porch. It shall not exceed 2 square feet in
area, shall not be illuminated in any way and shall not project more than 24 inches
beyond the building or pooccu ation may display a home occupation sign on the face of
rch No permit is required. No display of merchandise or other forms of commercial
communication shall be allowed within a residential area, unless same are in existence
prior to the adoption of this section in connection with a use which is presently a lawful
non - conforming use within the district. Such non - conforming signs may be maintained
until the non - conforming uses of the building cease subject to the requirements for
maintenance herein. Discontinuance of the use of such a sign for more than 3 months
shall prevent future use, even if the non - conforming use of the premises is continuous.
J. ROOF SIGNS: Roof signs shall be regulated as freestanding signs.
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K. FREESTANDING COMMERCIAL SIGNS: Freestanding commercial signs are allowed
only on developed commercial property in A -P, C -1, C -2, C -3, C -B, M -1 and M -2 zone.
One freestanding sign shall be allowed in an A -P zone only when the premise has a
minimum of 2 acres, subject to the requirements set forth in Table II. One low profile
sign shall be allowed in an A -P zone when the premise has less than Two (2) acres
subject to the requirements set forth in Table IL Height, area and setback requirements
for all other freestanding signs are found in Tables I and II. See Section 12.3 concerning
banners and flags.
• premise with less than 75 feet of frontage shall be allowed to use one low profile sign.
• premise with more than 75 feet of frontage shall be allowed to use Table I standards
for one freestanding sign rather than one low profile sign.
A premise with more than 150 feet of frontage shall be allowed to use Table I standards
for one freestanding sign or any number of low profile signs as long as there is a
minimum separation between signs of 150 feet.
Premises with less than 75 feet of frontage may be combined in order to utilize signage
corresponding to the resulting frontage as described in the preceding two paragraphs.
The sin applicant may elect the frontage street where two streets at the corner are
class 1M the same on the thoroughfare plan. If on two differently classified streets, then
the greater shall be considered the frontage street.
No more than one freestanding sign shall be allowed on any premises except when all of
the following conditions are met:
1. The site must be zoned C -1, C -2, C -3, C -B, M -1 or M -2.
2. The site must be twenty -five (25) acres or more in area.
3. The site must have 1,000 feet (or more) of continuous unsubdivided frontage on any
major arterial street (as classified in the thoroughfare plan) toward which one
aditional freestanding sign is to be displayed.
Balloons or gas - filled objects may be used for display or advertising for special events
with no required permit.. Maximum height sixty (60) feet. One use allowed for 3 days
maximum time per premise per 30 day period.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1676 dated September 11, 1986)
L. ATTACHED SIGNS: Attached signs in areas zoned C -N, A -P, C -1, C -2 C -3, C -B, M-
land M -2 are commercial signs under this section. An attached sign shall advertise only
the name of, uses of, or goods or services available within the building to which the siggn
is attached. Such sign shall be parallel to the face of the building, shall not be
cantilevered away from the structure, and shall not extend more than one foot from any
exterior building face, mansard, awning or canopy (see Roof Sign definition). There
shall be no painted roof signs.
M. FLAGS: One freestanding corporate flat er premise, not to exceed 40 feet in height or
100 sq.. in area is allowed in mulfi family, commercial, and industrial zones or
developments.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1888 dated July 11, 1991)
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N. SIGNS FOR CONDITIONAL USES: Signs for conditional uses shall comply with the
regulations for the zoning district in which the conditional use is permitted. An applicant
wishing to proppose signage using the requirements of a zoning district different from the
one in which fhe conditional use is permitted must receive approval from the Planning
and Zoning Commission as part of the conditional use permit process.
After receipt of a recommendation of the City Planner the Commission may permit the
requirements of a different zoning district to be used for the purposes of signage when
the Commission finds:
1. That the proposed signage is compatible with signage allowed in surrounding zoning
districts.
2. That the proposed signage meets the intent of this section; and,
3. That the proposed signage is in harmony with the development policies, and goals
and objec ives embodied in the Comprehensive Plan for development of the City.
O. PROHIBITED SIGNS: The following signs shall be prohibited in the City of College
Station:
1. Portable and Trailer Signs.
2. Off _premise signs, both commercial and non - commercial, except on City of College
Station property where there has been a determination and minute order of the City of
College Station City Council which finds that the display of the sign does as follows:
(a) promotes a positive image of the City of College Station for the attraction of
business or business or tourism; and
(b) depicts an accomplishment of an individual or group; and
(c) creates a positive community spirit.
Upon such order, the City of College Station can authorize, upon approved
construction plans, the following:
(a) a sign on a City of College Station water tower; or
(b) an entrance sign to be located on City of College Station property such that it is
visible from the Highway Six East By -pass; or
(c) a sign to be located on City rights -of -way.
Said sign shall be displayed for a period ordered by the City Council or as may be
decided by it from time to time.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
3. Signs painted on roof tops.
4. Banners or flags containing copy or logo, excluding the flags of any country, state
city or school are prohibited in residential zones and on an residentially developed
ro erty except when flags are used as subdivision signs. Flags as described in
ecrion 1 3M. and Section 12.3P. will be permitted.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1858 dated July 11, 1991)
5. Signs and displays with flashing, blinking or traveling lights, or erratic or other
moving parts either internal or external to the premise, and oriented and visible to
vehicular tratfic, provided that time and temperature signs are permissible if the
maximum area and setback requirements of this section are met and if the commercial
information or content of such signs is restricted to no more than 8 square feet.
Zoning Ordinance Page 12 - 8
6. Any signs which are intended to or designed to resemble traffic sins or signals and
bear such words as "stop ", "slow ", "caution ", "danger" "warning , or other words,
and which are erected for purposes other than actual traffic control or warning to the
public.
7. Any sign which emits sound, odor or visible matter.
8. Banners are prohibited in residential zones and on any residentially zoned property.
Banners will be treated as attached or freestanding signs, as applicable, when used on
commercial or industrial properties.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1888 dated July 11, 1991)
P. EXEMPT SIGN: The following signs are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
1. Signs that are not easily read from beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel on
which they are located or from any public thoroughfare or traveled right -of -wa
Such signs are not exempt from the safety regulations contained herein and in Ci�� y
building and electrical codes.
2. Official notices posted by government officials in the performance of their duties;
government signs controlling traffic, regulatin public conduct, identifying streets, or
warning of danger. (Bulletin boards or identification signs accessory to government
buildings or other buildings are subject to the provisions of this chapter.)
3. Temporary signs erected by private property owners for the purpose of warning of a
dangerous defect or condition, or other hazard to the public.
4. Non - commercial signs on private property or works of art that in no way identify or
advertise a product or business, or by their location and placement impede traffic
safety.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
5. Temporary ecorations or displays, if they are clearly incidental to and are
customarily and commonly associated with any national, local or religious
celebration.
6. Temporary or permanent signs erected by public utilities or construction companies to
warn of the location of pipelines, electrical conduits, or other dangers or conditions in
public rights -of -way.
7. Signs that are displayed on motor vehicles that are being operated or stored in the
normal course of a business, such as signs indicating the name or the type of
business, that are located on moving vans, delivery trucks, trailers and other
commercial vehicles; but only if the primary purpose of such vehicles is not for the
display of the signs thereon, and only if such vehicles are parked or stored in areas
appropriate to their use as commercial or delivery vehicles, such as service areas or
locations close to the business building(s) away from public traffic areas.
8. Signs carried by a person and not set on or affixed to the ground.
9. Outdoor advertising display signs for sponsors of charitable events held on public
properties. These signs may be displayed for the duration of the event or not more
han 3 days with approval of the Ci p y Manager.
10. Flags used as political symbols being the United States and Texas flags only.
11. Flags used solely for decoration and not containing any copy or logo and located only
in multi- family, commercial and industrial districts or developments. In multi -famil
developments, such flags will be restricted to twenty five (25) square feet in area, 36
feet in height, and the number shall be restricted to no more than 12 flags per
building plot.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1888 dated July 11, 1991)
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12. Balloons and /or other gas filled objects located in any zoning district; which balloon
and /or gas filled object shall not exceed twenty (2U) feet in height and shall not
r display any logo but shall be used sole tai n o for decorative purposes.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1676 dated eptember 11, 19866)
Q. FUEL PRICE SIGN: Service stations will be allowed one sign er site, the area of which
shall not exceed 16 square feet and will not be included 1n fhe allowable area of any
freestanding sign. This sign cannot be located within the right -of -way.
R. STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. A building permit shall be required in addition to any permit under this section, in
accordance with the provisions of the College Station Building Code. The provisions
of this ordinance shall control over the provisions of the Building Code only where
clearly inconsistent therewith.
2. Abandoned, Damaged, or Unsafe Signs:
(a) The provisions of this section shall apply when in conflict with the provisions of
the Building Code, but where the provisions of both ordinances are not
inconsistent, the enforcement of either shall be permissible and remedies or
penalties cumulative.
(b) All abandoned signs and their supports shall be removed within 60 days from the
date of abandonment. All damaged signs shall be repaired or removed within 60
days. The Zoning Official shall have authority to rant a 30 day time extension
where he determines there is a reasonable necessity %r same.
(c) Discontinuance of use or removal of any non - conforming sign or any sign in
connection with a non - conforming use shall create a presumption of an intent to
abandon said sign. A non - conforming sign that is damaged and not repaired
within sixty (60) days shall be presumed tole abandoned.
S. MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS:
No sign shall be placed in a City of College Station drainage or utility easement
unless approval is granted by the City Engineer. Location in an easement shall be
subject to a written agreement entered into by all parties involved. Any damage to or
relocation of signs located in easements because of the City's use of the easement
shall be the responsibility of the owner of the sign. The City when possible, shall
give the owner prior notice of the use of the easement which will affect the sign. This
is also applicable to all exempt signs.
2. Signs may be internally or externally li hted as long as the light is so designed as to
be shielded away from, adjoining residential premises and does not impair drivers'
visibility on adjoining rights of way.
T. AMORTIZATION AND ABATEMENT OF NON - CONFORMING SIGNS:
1. The following types of signs shall become non - conforming upon passage of this
section, and shall be brought into compliance or removed within b months of the date
of this ordinance:
Prohibited signs as defined in Section 12.0.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
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12.4 VARIANCES
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS: The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have jurisdiction to
hear requests for a variance from the terms of this section. For the granting of a
variance, a favorable vote of no less than 4 of 5 members of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment shall be necessary. The Board shall be authorized to grant a variance from
the terms hereof if and only if, they find that the strict enforcemen{ of this section would
create a substantial hardship o the a plicant, by virtue of unique special conditions not
generally found within the City, and at the granting of the variance would preserve the
spirit and intent of the Ordinance, and would serve the general interests of the public and
the applicant.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
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ALOWABLE AREAS
FOR FREESTANDING SIGNS
FRONTAGE
MAX. AREA'
(FEET')
(SQ. FT.)
0 -50
25
51 -100
50
101 -150
75
151 -200
100
201 -250
125
251 -300
150
301 -350
175
351 -400
200
401 -450
225
451 -500
250
501 -550
275
551 -600+
300
NOTES
TABLE I
1. FRONTAGE - the number of feet fronting on a public
street to which a sign is oriented.
2. AREA - the area in square feet of a single face sign, or
(1) side of a double face sign, or half the sides of a
multi -face sign.
3. The area of a freestanding sign is the area enclosed by
the minimum imaginary rectangle of vertical and
horizontal lines which fully contain all extremities,
exclusive of supports, of a horizontal view of the sign.
4. The maximum area of any freestanding sign may not
exceed either that allowed by the chart above or the
square of (1 /6) the distance in feet from the base of
the sign to the curb or pavement edge of the frontage
street, whichever is greater.
•5. On corner lots, the frontage street shall be the greater
street as classified on the throughfare plan. Where
two streets are the same, the applicant may choose
the frontage street.
ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS FOR
FREESTANDING SIGNS
(Distance from curb/ pavement edge in feet)
AT LEAST LESS THAN
HEIGHT
10
15
4.5'
15
20
8.0'
20
25
11.0'
25
30
14.0'
30
35
16.0'
35
40
19.0'
40
45
21.0'
45
50
23.0'
50
55
26.0'
55
60
29.0'
60
65
31.0'
65
70
34.0'
70+
35.0'
0 100+
'50.0'
NOTES
1. DISTANCE FROM CURB - the distance in feet from
the curb or pavement edge to the nearest part of the
sign.
2. HEIGHT - height of the sign measured from the
elevation of the curb or pavement edge.
3. No freestanding sign shall exceed 35' in height except
as in No. 5 below.
4. On corner lots only. the frontage street (as defined in
No. 4. above) can be used to determi;�. height and
area.
'5. Tracts zoned C -1. C -2, C -3. M -1 & M -2 with a mini-
mum 100' of frontage on S.H.6 East Bypass may have
a sign up to a maximum of 50' in height with a
minimum distance from the right -of -way of 100% The
sign shall not be closer than 200' to any property
zoned R -1, R- 1A, R -2 or R -3.
Zoning Ordinance Page 12 - 12
TABLE II
Summary of Sign Regulations
Sign
Permitted
Maximum
MaXJmum
no
Number
Permit
Classification
District
Area
Height
Setback
Allowed
Required
Subdivision
all
150 sf
15'
10' from ROW
Sec.12.33
yes
Area I. D.
all
16 sf
4'
10' from ROW
Sec. 12.3.B
yes
Apt. /Condo /MH
R- 4,R- 5,R- 6,R -7'
100 sf
10'
10' from ROW
1 /project'
yes
Development
all
35 sf on 50 ' ROW
15'
10 ' from ROW
1
yes
(Project)
Sec. 12.3.P
65 sf on 60' ROW
Prohibited
Sec. 12.3.0
150 sf on 70' ROW
' Refer to Sec. 12.3.C.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1695 dated February 12, 1987)
250 sf on >70' ROW
Development
all
same as above
15'
10' from ROW
1
yes
(Subdivision)
Traffic R -4, R -5, R -f
Control C -1, C -2, C -3,
Real Estate all
Finance / all
Construction
i, A -P. 3 sf 4' 4' from curb 1 /curbcut no
M -1, M -2
<150' frontage -16sf 8' 10' from ROW Sec. 12.3.G no
>150 ' frontage -32 sf
< 150' frontage -16 sf 8' 10' from ROW 3 const. no
> 150' frontage -32 sf 1 finance
Political
all
See Table 1 10 'from curb
n/a
no
if area > 2 sf
Roof
shall be treated as commercial freestanding sign
Freestanding
A -P
100 sf 10' 10' from ROW
1 /premise
yes
if > 2 acres
Freestanding
C -1, C -2, C -3, M -1 ,M -2 See Table 1
Sec.12.3.K
yes
Low Profile
A -P, C -2. C -3,
60sf 4' 10' from ROW
Sec. 12.3.K
yes
Attached
Sec.12.3.1,
yes
Exempt
Sec. 12.3.P
Prohibited
Sec. 12.3.0
' Refer to Sec. 12.3.C.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1695 dated February 12, 1987)
Zoning Ordinance Page 12 - 13
SIGN AREA
rY�I
SIGN
(X) (Y) =AREA
MINIMUM CONDITIONS FOR MORE
THAN ONE FREESTANDING SIGN
street
' Prope Lin
1000' MIN.-L4
z Sign
I ��Sign
CD I
I I
I
Zoning Ordinance Page 12 - 14
Curb Line
ge e
l �e
G�
ea �'� �Y
X \ 'I
�S
Ec k �
.Q)
FREESTANDING
SIGN
(X)(Y)=AREA
r Curb Line
e�
��e� � p er S�`r
Gee r °pe� eel
S O' Y
eb �j �
q X
4' MAX.
LOW PRO FILE
SIGN
� es
s er
pr °A Spr ee
(X)(Y)<60 SQ. FT.
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ROOF TYPES
R
Li
Eave
Line
SHED
Buffer yards shall be designed using one of the choices below
L
i
Plant Unit
REQUIRED PLANT UNITS /100' Multiplier
4 Canopy Trees 4;
16 Understory Trees
0,75
24 Shrubs n
MINI MUM PLANT SIZE
Canopy Trees - 2' Caliper (30 ga(,)
Understory Trees - 5' -6' ht. (15 gal.)
Shrubs - 2' -3' ht. (5 gat.)
No
100'
4 Note #1: Masonry Wall must be a 0 25'
minimum of 8" thick with foundation.
8' Masonry watt --
(See Note #1)
When this district abuts non - residentially zoned or developed property there is no buffer yard
requirement.
In cases where the property does not equal a multiple of 100 feet, the buffer yard planting hall
still be required, based on a percentage of the length present. If the buffer yard area is already
heavily wooded then additional plantings and irrigation may not required. Calculations that
result in portions of trees or shrubs (.5 or greater) shall be rounded upward.
Minimum Lot Dimensions: The minimum lot width and depth shall be 100 feet each,
but the minimum lot area shall also be 20,000 square feet.
Impervious Surface: Impervious surface is a measure of land use intensity and is the
proportion of a site occupied by impervious surfaces includingg, but not limited to,
buildings, sidewalks, drives and parking. No more than 70% of a lot or site in this zoning
district shall be covered with an impervious surface.
Floor Area Ratio: Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is a non - residential land use intensity
measure analogous to density. t is the sum of the areas of several floors of a building
compared to the total area of the site. The maximum FAR in this district shall not exceed
Build m Setbacks: The minimum building setback from all roperty lines shall be 30
feet. When abutting non - residentially zoned or used land the rear setback may be
reduced to 20 feet.
Zoning Ordinance
Page 7 - 40
Sample Plantings
Per 100' Section
Building Height: No ortion of any structure or building in this district and within 75
feet of an existing plafted residential property line or within 100 feet of an existing
residence on an unpplatted tract, shall exceed one story or 20 feet in height. When
greater than 75 feet Trom a residential property line, the maximum height shall not exceed
2 stories or 35 feet..
Building Materials: All main buildings shall have not less than ninety (90 %) ppercent of
the total exterior walls, excluding doors, windows and window walls, consfructed or
faced with brick, stone, masonry, stucco or precast concrete panels.
Lighting: All exterior lighting designed for security, illumination, parking lot
illumination or advertising shall be designed pointing downward to ensure that it does
not extend into adjacent residential properties. Nighttime lighting shall be low level
lighting and so situated as to not directly or indirectly extend into adjacent residential
properties.
Utility Service: All new utility services or upgrading of existing services shall be
installed underground according to City standards.
Signs: Any detached or freestanding signage shall meet the criteria established in Section
12 of the Any Ordinance relating to low profile signs. Materials shall match building
facade materials
Any applicable State and/or Federal regulations regarding the following criteria shall be
followed as well.
Noise: All uses and activities conducted within this zoning district shall conform to the
requirements and limitations set forth in the City of College Station Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 7, Section 2: Noise.
Odors: No operation shall permit odors to be released which are detectable at the
property line.
Other District Regulations: Uses should be designed to provide adequate access and
internal circulation such that travel through residentially zoned or developed areas is
precluded. All processes are to be conducted inside buildings and there shall be no
outside storage or business activity. Any business operations occurring during the hours
between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. musf meet all the performance criteria established in this
section, as well as limit vehicular access into the site through a designated access point
that mitigates any adverse impacts of the traffic on surrounding residential areas.
E. ADDITIONAL STANDARDS: This section may be applied to any conditional use
proposed in this district when either the City Planner or city Engineer believe that the
existing performance standards contained in this ordinance are insufficient to address the
proposed use because of its technology or processes and thus, will not effectively protect
adjacent existing or future land uses one or both shall so advise the P &Z in writing. n
such cases the Planning & Zoning Commission shall hold a hearing to determine whether
a professional investigation or analysis should be performed to identify and establish
additional reasonable standards. If so determined, based on the information presented at
the hearing, the Planning & Zoning Commission will identify the areas to be investigated
and analyzed and will direct the staff to conduct the appropriate research necessary to
develop standards for successful management of the new project. Any and all costs
incurred by the City to develop additional standards shall be charged to the applicant and
included as an addition to the cost of either the building permit fee or zoning application
fee.
F. PARKING REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 9
G. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 11.
H. SIGN REGULATIONS: Refer to Section 12.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2180 dated May 23, 1996)
Zoning Ordinance Page 7 - 41
7.24 DISTRICT NG - NORTHGATE
A. PURPOSE: The Northgate Area is one of the oldest urban areas within the City of
College Station. The Northgate Redevelopment Plan which is incorporated herein by
reference, describes the Northgate area as having played an important role in serving
both the City of College Station and Texas A &M University and as a unique "campus
neighborhood" containing local businesses, churches and off - campus housing in close
proximity to the University. Existing development in the Northgate area has aged and
deteriorated and as a result, needs revitalization and redevelopment. Therefore, this
zoning district and zoning regulations have been designed to aid in revitalization and
redevelopment that is compatible with and will serve To preserve the character of the
Northgate area. This zoning district and concomitant regulations are only applicable in
this area.
The Northgate District, consists of three Sub - Districts (1) NG -1 Historic Northgate, (2)
NG -2 Commercial Northgate, and (3) NG -3 Residential Northgate.
The following standards apply to the entire Northgate District.
B. DEFINITIONS: For the following purpose of this district, certain words as used herein
are defined as follows:
1. REDEVELOPMENT - the revision or replacement of an existing land use or existing
site through the acquisition or consolidation , and the clearance and rebuilding of this
area according to a comprehensive plan.
2. SITE DEVELOPMENT - any excavation, landfill or land disturbance, including new
construction, reconstruction, relocation, or change of use.
3. REHABILITATION - the process of returning a structure to a state of utility, through
repair or alteration, which make possible an efficient contemporary use while
preserving those portions and features of the property which are significant to its
historic, architectural, and cultural value.
4. FACADE WORK - the removal, or replacement, substitution or change of any
material or architectural element on the exterior face of a building, which includes but
is not limited to painting, material change, awning or canopy replacement, signage,
or other permanent visible facade treatment.
5. NEW CONSTRUCTION - the creation, relocation, or enlargement of any structure.
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 a review subcommittee of the Northgate Revitalization
Board (NRB). The NRB review subcommittee shall consist of four members that are
designated by the NRB Chairperson, in conjunction with the Project Review
Committee (PRC), as established under Section 10 of this Zoning Ordinance.
2. Applicants shall file an application accompanied by a site and landscape plan to the
City Planner no less than ten (19) days prior to the NRB /PRC meeting of which the
C roposal is to be reviewed. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of the
ity 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 �TRB /PRC meeting. Minutes shall be kept for all NRB/PR meetinggs
The NRB /PRC shall file a copy of the meeting inutes together with a copy of fhe
final an approved by the NRB /PRC, certified by the City Planner for compliance
with the NRB /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.
Zoning Ordinance Page 7 - 42
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 days of
the NRB /PRC decision to fhe 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.
D. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS: Recent 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 parkin and traffic facilities are sub-
standard. Because each particular use has relatively different parking and traffic impacts,
when reviewing a project the NRB 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.
E. SUB - DISTRICT REGULATIONS
1. SUB - DISTRICT NG -1 HISTORIC NORTHGATE
a. PURPOSE: This subdistrict is intended for areas in Northgate containing
historically significant structures which are included in the Northgate Historic
Resources Survey, as well as structures that are eligible for inclusion in the
National Register for Historic Places. This subdistrict also applies to areas
containing a diversity of pedestrian- oriented retail and entertainment businesses
that are in close proximity to on- campus dormitories. This zoning district shall
incorporate regulations in accordance with the Northgate Redevelopment Plan
which are designed to aid structural rehabilitation and pedestrian - oriented infili
development in a manner compatible with the character of the Northgate area.
b. PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted:
Definitions of uses shall be those construed to be in accordance with customary
municipal planning, engineering, or normal English usage.
Alcoholic beverage sales - retail and wholesale
Apartments or residential condominiums
Bank
Bed and Breakfast
Bookstore, retail and wholesale
Child Care
Cleaner, dry and pressing lant, laundry and /or linen supply
Commercial amusements (excluding sexually oriented commercial enterprises)
Domestic household equipment rental, storage
Dormitories
Filling tations
Furniture, appliance store, sales, service
Hardware store
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
Any other use determined by the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above permitted uses.
Zoning Ordinance Page 7 - 43
c. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be
allowed in addition to any use allowed under section 8.12 provided the
Commission determines them to be compatible with the eneral character of the
particular area within which they are proposed to be located, and provided these
uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of adjacent or nearby property:
(1) Apartment Hotel
(2) Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places
(3) Group Housing
(4) Night Clubs
d. REVIEW PROCESS:
(1) The review process for this
construction, site development,
work in the NG -1 Subdistrict is
7.24C herein above.
section for roposals involving new
redevelopment, rehabilitation or facade
the same as that established in Section
(2) Proposals involving solely rehabilitation or facade work shall require
approval by the review subcommittee of the Northgate Revitalization
Board (NRB), as established in Section 7.24C.1 herein above. Such
proposals must be in compliance with Section 7.24E.1.e. herein below
regarding the treatment of historic structures.
APPEAL: Appeals from decisions of the NRB shall be to the Planning and
Zoning Commission. The appeal procedures are the same as those established
in 7.24C herein above.
e. HISTORIC STRUCTURES:
Structures over 50 years in age that are reflected as high or medium priority
structures in the Northgate Historic Resources Survey or have been determined
to be eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places shall be
treated using methods and materials in accordance with the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, as outlined in Attachment A.
AREA REQUIREMENTS: As required by Chapter 3, Building Regulations of
the City of College Station Code of Ordinances. Refer to Table A.
g. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off - street parking shall be as required by the
NRB /PRC in accordance to parking and traffic impact study data.
h. 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.
i. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS:
A landscape plan shall be required for all proposals involving site development
or redevelopment, and shall be reviewed by the NRB /PRC in accordance with
the following standards:
(1) Landscape /streetscape improvements shall be required along at least 1/3 of
the length of a property s frontage onto public streets. Doorway widths
and driveways s11a11 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 lancing beds, indoor window plantings where sidewalks
are too narrow for outside plantings, seatin benches, Fight features trash
receptacles, decorative railings, and other eements featured in the &liege
Station Streetscape Plan.
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.
SIGN REGULATIONS: Attached signs only. Refer to Section 12 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
k. PARKING SCREENING: A three foot high parkingg screen shall be provided
when parking is adjacent to public Right of V�ay. Screening may be
accomplished using plantings, berms, or structural elements.
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 NRB /PRC.
2. SUB - DISTRICT NG -2 COMMERCIAL NORTHGATE
a. PURPOSE: This subdistrict is intended for areas in North ate containing larger
retail commercial uses and undeveloped land.. This subdistrict also applies to
areas identified in the Northgate Redevelopment Plan as suitable for mixed -use
redevelopment in close proximity to Texas A &M University. This zoning
district shall incorporate regulations designed to aid mixed -use development and
redevelopment in a manner compatible with the general character of the
Northgate area.
b. PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted:
Definitions of uses shall be those construed to be in accordance with customary
municipal planning, engineering, or normal English usage.
All permitted uses in NG -1, plus the following:
Apartment Hotel
Bowling alley
Drive -in sales
Drive -in eating establishment
Hotel
Motel
Retail sales and services, over 7500 square feet
Shopping Centers
Any other use determined by the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above permitted uses.
c. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be
allowed in addition to any use allowed under section 8.12 provided the
Commission determines them to be compatible with the general character of the
particular area within which they are proposed to be located and provided these
uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of adjacent or nearby property:
(1) Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places
(2) Group Housing
(3) Hospital, sanitarium, nursing home, or convalescent home
(4) Night Clubs
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d. AREA REQUIREMENTS: As required by Chapter 3, Building Regulations, of
the City of College Station Code of Ordinances. Refer to Table A.
e. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off - street parking shall be required byy the
NRB /PRC in accordance to parking and traffic impact study data. The offStreet
parking required b the NRB /PRC shall not exceed the minimum arking
requirements set forth in the Parking Requirements contained in Section Tof this
Zoning Ordinance.
f. BICYCLE PARKING: Projects involving site development or redevelopment
require the installation of bicycle parking spaces. For commercial businesses a
minimum of 2 bic cle parking spaces per business plus 1 additional space for
each 1000 square feet of floor area above 2000 square feet shall be required.
For apartments or residential condominiums, a minimum of 1 bicycle space per
unit shall be required. In no case shall more than 20 bicycle parking spaces per
business or apartment building be required.
g. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: A landscape plan shall be required for all
proposals involving site development or redevelopment, and shall be reviewed
by the NRB /PRC in accordance with the following standards:
(1) Landsca e /streetscape improvements shall be required alongg at least 1/3 of
the length 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.
(2) Eligible landscape /streetscape improvements shall include raised planter
boxes, at -grade lanting beds, indoor window plantings where sidewalks
are too narrow for outside plantings, seating benches, right features trash
receptacles, decorative railings, and other elements featured in the College
Station Streetscape Plan.
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.
h. SIGN REGULATIONS: Attached signs only. Refer to Section 12 of the
Zoning Ordinance. Provided however, if the applicable site complies with both
the Area Requirements and Landscape Requirements established for Subdistrict
NG -2 and District C -1, the sign re ulations for the NG -2 Subdistrict shall be the
same as those established for the 1 district.
i. PARKING SCREENING: A three foot high parki�n�gg screen shall be provided
when parking is ad'acent to public Right of V1ray. Screening may be
accomplished using plantings, berms, or structural elements.
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 NRB /PRC.
3. SUB - DISTRICT NG -3 RESIDENTIAL NORTHGATE
a. PURPOSE: This subdistrict is intended for areas in Northgate containing a
variet of residential uses and structures, some of which may be historically
significant and included in the Northgate Historic Resources Survey. This
subdistrict also applies to areas determined to be suitable for higher density
residential developments due to its close proximity to Texas A &M University.
This zoning district incorporate regulations in accordance with the Northgate
Redevelopment Plan, which are designed to aid pedestrian- oriented
redevelopment in a manner compatible with the residential character of the
Northgate area.
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b. PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted:
Definitions of uses shall be those construed to be in accordance with customary
municipal planning, engineering, or normal English usage.
Townhouses
Apartment(s) and Apartment buildings
Convalescent homes
Home occupations
Dormitories
Parking lots associated with other permitted uses in this district
Rooming and Boarding houses
Any other use determined by the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above permitted uses.
c. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be
allowed in addition to any use allowed under section 8.12 provided the
Commission determines them to be compatible with the general character of the
particular area within which they are proposed to be located and provided these
uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of adjacent or nearby property:
(1) Bed and Breakfast
(2) Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places
(3) Group housing
d. AREA REQUIREMENTS: As required by Chapter 3, Building Regulations of
the City of College Station Code of Refer to Table A.
e. PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Off - street parking shall be required by the
NRB /PRC in accordance to parking and traffic impact study data.
f. BICYCLE PARKING: Projects involving site development or redevelopment
require the installation of a minimum of r bicycle space per dwelling unit. In
no case shall more than 20 bicycle parking spaces per apartment project be
required.
g. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Section 11 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
h. SIGN REGULATIONS: Attached signs only. Refer to Section 12 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
i. PARKING SCREENING: A three foot high parkin screen shall be provided
when parking is adjacent to public Right of Way. Screening may be
accomplished using plantings, berms, or structural elements.
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 NRB /PRC.
EXEMPTIONS:
Le ally nonconforming structures and uses shall refer to Section 10 of this Zoning
Ordinance to determine whether and to what extent they are exempt from the
requirements in this ordinance.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2183 dated June 13, 1996)
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7.25 DISTRICT PDD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
A. PURPOSE: The Planned Development Districts (PDD) accommodate proposals for the
same or similar uses to be developed as integrated units such as offices, commercial or
service centers, shopping centers, industrial uses, residential developments or proposals
where any appropriate combination of uses which may be planned, developed or operated
as integral land use units either by a single owner or a combination of owners. AA PDD
may be used to permit new or innovative concepts in land utilization not ermitted by
other zoning istricts in this ordinance. It may also be used to permit developments that
existing districts do not easily accommodate. While greater flexibility is given to allow
special conditions or restrictions which would not otherwise allow the development to
j occur, procedures are established to insure against misuse of increased flexibilityty. The
PDDs are appropriate in areas where the land use plan reflects either the speci uses
proposed in the PDD or where the land use plan reflects mixed use as a land use
category.
' B. PERMITTED USES: Any use or combination of uses authorized by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and City Council is permitted in a Planned Development District if
the use if consistent with the following categories:
1. Planned Development District - Housing (PDD -H) - Any use permitted in the
residential zoning districts is permitted in a PDD- development excluding uses
listed below.
j 2. Planned Development District - Business (PDD -B) - Any use permitted in the office
and commercial zoning districts is permitted in a PD -B development, excluding
uses listed below.
3. Planned Development District - Industrial (PDD -I) - Any use permitted in the R &D
or industrial zoning district is permitted in a PDD -I development, excluding uses
listed below.
' 4. Planned Development District - Mixed Use (PDD -M) - Any combination of uses
permitted in the residential, office, commercial or industrial zoning districts are
permitted in a PDD -M development, excluding uses listed below.
C. PROHIBITED USES: The following uses are not allowed in any PD District:
Sexually Oriented Enterprises
Mobile or Manufactured Housing
D. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Requests for a PDD designation
shall be processed as a rezoning request and shall follow the procedures stated in section
17 of this ordinance unless otherwise specified in this section.
The development plan for the proposed PDD shall be required that shows the location of
the lanned development and the relationship of the various land uses included in the
development. The form and content of the development plan shall be in sufficient detail
to enable the Planning and Zoning Commission to evaluate the proposal and ascertain that
it meets the following:
1. The proposal will constitute an environment of sustained stability and will be in
harmony with the character of the surrounding area.
2. The proposal is in conformity with the policies and goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan including all its elements and will be consistent with the intent
and purpose of this section.
3. The proposal will not adversely affect adjacent development.
4. Every dwelling unit has access to a public street directly or via a court walkway or
other public area or area owned by a homeowners association, but need not front on
a public street.
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5. The provisions for parking spaces for all uses will be as established in Section 9 of
this ordinance. Alternative parking standards may be allowed where the applicant
provides evidence showing the alternative is acceptable to the City and meets the
intent of Section 9.
Development requirements for each separate PD District shall be included as a part of the
development plan for each PD District and shall include ' but may not be limited to: uses
density, lot area, lot width, lot depth, yard depths an d widths, building height, building
elevati coverage, floor area ration,. parking, access, streets and circulation, screening,
landscaping, accessory buildings, signs, lighting, pro ect hasing or scheduling
management associations, and other requirements as the Vity Council and Planning anti
Zoning Commission may deem appropriate.
The preparation of preliminary and final plats for the development shall be prepared in
�. accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Regulations and with any modifications
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council on the development
low plan. The preparation of site plans for the development shall be in accordance with the
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and with any modifications approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission or City Council.
E. The PD District shall be designated as a zoning district on the City Zoning Map once
Council approves the PDD.
F. The Ordinance granting a PD District shall include a statement as to the purpose and
intent of the planned development granted therein. All specific conditions of approval
that are imposed by the City Council shall be listed in the PDD ordinance and
development plans shall be referenced as attachments.
G. SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA:
Buffer Yards: Each proposed development shall be reviewed to determine the
com p ati i it of the development with surrounding and uses. Open space buffers shall
be required to separate lan d uses within the planned development from land uses adjacent
to the planned development unless it is determined by the Planning and Zoning
Commission that no incompatibility exists between the land uses. No structure, parking
lot, equipment pad, or other manmade construction not approved by the City shall be
placed in an open space buffer.
Buffer yard choices shall, at a minimum be those found in Section 7.23 R &D District,
subsection D. Performance Criteria. Wider buffer yards may be required by the
Planning & Zoning Commission where necessary to mitigate negative impacts of more
intense uses on less intense uses either within the PDD or between the PDD and adjacent
uses or districts.
Buildina Hei hts: Where structures within the planned development are proposed to
exceed t arty- rve feet (35') in height on land adjacent to any residential use or an
residential or agricultural zoning districts, such structures shall be located a minimum of
one foot (1') from the boundary of the open space buffer described in Section F above for
each two feet (2') of h eight over thirty five feet (35').
Access and Frontage: Planned developments designated as PDD -B, PDD -I, or PDD -M
s have frontage ong and access to major arterial streets on at least one side of the
proposed development. Access through a residential area to a PDD -B, PDD -I, PDD -M
via a local street (as defined in the City's Subdivision Regulations) is prohibited.
H. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: The Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council
shall not approve a planned development if it finds that the proposed planned
development:
1. does not conform with applicable regulations and standards established by this
ordinance;
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2. is not compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites or with uses
internal to the PDD, in terms of use, building height, bulk and scale, density,
setbacks and open spaces, landscaping, drainage, or access and circulation features,
within the standards established by this section;
3. potentially creates unfavorable effects or impacts on other existing uses in the area
or potential permitted uses in the area that cannot be mitigated by the provisions of
this section;
4. adversely affects the safety and convenience of vehicular and pedestrian circulation
in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the
proposed use and other uses reasonably anticipated in the area considering existing
zoning and land uses in the area;
5. fails to reasonably protect persons and property from erosion, flood or water
damage, fire, noise, glare, and similar hazards or impacts;
6. adversely affects traffic control or adjacent properties by inappropriate location,
lighting, or types of signs; or
7 will be detrimental to the public health, safet , welfare, or materially injurious to
properties or improvements in the vicinity, for reasons specifically articulated by
e Commission or City Council.
8. does not enerally comply with the policies adopted in the Comprehensive Plan of
the City oT College Station.
I. Unless otherwise specified in the approved development plan, the minimum requirements
for each development shall be those stated in the Subdivision Regulations and the
requirements of the most restrictive standard zoning district in which designated uses are
permitted. Meritorious modification of these standards may be considered.
J. Overall density in any planned development shall not exceed that shown on the Land Use
Plan for the particular location. Lesser densities may be required to ensure compatibility
with surrounding existing neighborhood densities.
K. The granting of a PDD designation shall not relieve the developer from responsibility for
complying with all other applicable sections of the Zoning Ordinance, and other codes
and ordinances of the City of College Station unless such relief is specified in the
approved development plan.
L. An owners association will be required if other satisfactory arrangements have not been
made for providing, operating, and maintaining common facilities including streets,
drives, service and parking areas, common open spaces, buffer areas and common
recreational areas at the time the development plan is submitted. If an owners association
shall be reviewed by the City to assure compliance with the provisions of this ordinance.
M. All Planned Development districts approved in accordance with the provisions of this
ordinance in its original form, or by subsequent amendments thereto, shall be referenced
on the Zoning District Map. A list of such Planned Development Districts, together with
the category of uses permitted therein, shall be maintained in the office of the City
Planner.
N. All Changes of use from those approved in the original PDD shall r uire Planning &
Zoning Commission approval. Minor additions and modifications lo the approved
development plans meeting the criteria below shall be approved by the City Planner:
1. Minor additions to structures, with a floor area no larger than 10 percent of the
existing floor area of the main floor, not to exceed 5,000 square feet.
2. Minor new accessory structures if the location does not interfere with existing site
layout (e. . circulation, parkin , loading, storm water management facilities, open
space, landscaping or buffering.
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3. Minor additions to parking lots comprising no more than 25 percent of the original
number of parking spaces required, not to exceed 25 spaces.
4. Clearing or grading that does not exceed 5,000 square feet in area.
5. With Council authorization on the originally approved development plan there may
be an increase of no more than 25 percent of the total number of dwelling units for
single - family attached or multi - family developments as long as the maximum
allowable density shown on the land use plan is not exceeded.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2297 dated January 7, 1998)
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DISTRICT USE SCHEDULE - TABLE A
Dist. Min. Lot Min. Lot Min. Lot Min. Front Min. Side Min. Side Min. Rear Max. Max. Net
Area/DU Width Depth Setback Setback St. Setback Setback Height DU /AC
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
A-0
5 acres
50'
20'
15'
A- P,C- 1,C- 2 *,C- 3,CB24' 100'
35'
(A)(B)
R -1
5,000 SF 50' 100'
25'(D)
7.5'(C)
15'(F)
25'(F)
2.5 story/35'
8.0
R -1A
4,000 SF none none
25'(D)
7.5'(C)
15'(F)
20'(F)
2.5 story/35'
10.0
R -1B
8,000 SF none none
25'(D)
7.5'(C)
15'(F)
25'(F)
2.5 story/35'
6.0
R -2
3,500 SF 35'(E) 100'
25'(D)
7.5'(C)
15'(F)
20'(F)(H)
2.5 story/35'
12.0
R -3
2,000 SF 20' 100'
25'(D)
(A)(B)
15'(F)
20'(F)
35'
14.0
R-4
25'(D)
(A)(B)
15'
25'(F)
2.5 story/35'
16.0
R -5
25'(D)
(A)(B)
15'
20'(F)
45'
24.0
R-6
Lot area, setbacks, height determined
by site plan review; density
above 24 DU /acre determined by City
Council
R -7
See Mobile Home Park Ordinance.
NG -3
No Minimum
15'
60' no max.(I)
PUD
Sec. 7.19 for restrictions.
A -OX 2.0 Acres
50'
15'
15'
25'
35'
A-OR 1 Acre
50'
25'
25'
50'
35'
1.0
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
C -N Sec. 7.10 24' Sec. 7.10
25'
(A)(B)
15'
15' 35'
A- P,C- 1,C- 2 *,C- 3,CB24' 100'
25'
(A)(B)
15'
15'
NG -1
0
(B)
0'
15' 50'
NG -2
0'(J)
(B)
0'
15' None(J)
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'
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
M -1 100' 200' 25' (A)(B) 15'
M -2 25' (A)(B) 25'
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40' 35'(G)
15'
15'
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 is allowed where access to the rear of the building is provided on the
site or by dedicated right -of -way or easement.
C - Zero lot line construction of residence is allowed where property on both sides of 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
building.
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.
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F - The following restrictions shall apply to accessory buildings, structures or uses other than garages, carports
and living quarters for family or servants: a minimum rear setback of 15 feet is required; and a maximum
building eaves height of 8 feet is allowed. The following restrictions shall apply to garages and carports: a
minimum rear setback of 20 feet is required; and a minimum side street setback of 20 feet is required for
garages or carports that face onto side streets. The following restrictions shall apply to accessory buildings or
structures used for 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.
J - If structure is higher than 50 feet a 25' setback from public Right of Way 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.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2183 dated June 13, 1996)
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SECTION 8. SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
The following supplementary district regulations are hereby adopted and shall apply in all
cases where specified by this section.
8.1 VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS IN ALL DISTRICTS
On a corner lot in any district, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in
such a manner as materially to impair vehicle drivers' vision at intersections, within a triangle
defined by the property lines and a line joining two (2) points located twenty (20) feet back
from the property roes intersection; except that fences, walls, and /or hedges may be permitted
provided that such fences, walls, and /or hedges do not impair vision from three (3) teet to six
6) feet above the curb line elevation.
8.2 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS /STRUCTURES
No accessory building /structure shall be erected in any required setback area. Excluded from
this requirement is any portable storage building /structure if the Building Official has
determined that it does not require a building permit.
8.3 MINIMUM BUILDING PLOT
No building plot shall have lower or less stringent standards or dimensions than those
prescribed for respective zones as shown in Table A of this ordinance.
8.4 NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURES ON A LOT OR BUILDING PLOT:
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2432 dated January 27, 2000)
In any single family residential district, no more than one (1) structure housing a permitted
principal use may be erected on a single lot or building lot. n all districts, more than one (1)
structure housing a permitted principal use may be erected on a single lot or building plot, but
yard and other requirements of this ordinance must be met for each structure as though each
were on an individual lot or building plot.
8.5 EXCEPTIONS TO HEIGHT REGULATIONS
The height limitations contained in Table A do not apply, to spires, belfries, cupolas, water
tanks, ventilators, chimneys or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the
roof level protection and not intended for - human occupancy.
8.6 STRUCTURES TO HAVE ACCESS
Every building hereafter erected or moved shall be on a lot or building plot with direct access
on a public street, or with access to an approved private street. All structures shall be so
located on lots or building plots as to provide safe and convenient access for servicing, fire
protection, and the required on -site parking.
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8.7 REQUIRED YARDS
Yards as required in this ordinance are open spaces on the lot or building plot on which a
building is situated and which are open and unobstructed to the sky by any structure except as
herein provided.
A. FRONT YARD REQUIRED: A yard facing and abutting a street and extending across
the front of a lot or building plot between the side property lines and having a minimum
horizontal depth measured f the front property line to a depth of the setback specified
for the district in which the lot is located. The required front setback line represents the
line in front of which no building or structure may be erected except that orches and
steps open on three (3) sides located along not more than one -half (1/2 of the the
Tay project a maximum of six (6 feet into the required front yard. balconies, dec,
signs and marquees located more than ei decks
, signs (8) feet from the ground may project up to
six (6) feet into the required front yard.
B. REAR YARD REQUIRED: A yard extending across the rear of the lot or building plot
between the side property lines and having a minimum depth measured from the rear
top , property line specified for the district in which the building plot is located. There shall
e no intrusion into the required rear yard by stairways, balconies or other building
extensions to more than six (b) feet.
C. SIDE YARD REQUIRED: A yard located on a lot or building plot extending from the
required rear yard to the required front yard having a minimum width measured from the
side property line as specified for the district in which the building plot is located.
8.8 MAJOR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of these regulations, major recreational equipment is defined as including
boats and boat trailers, travel trailers pick -up campers or coaches (designed to be mounted on
automotive vehicles), motorized dwellings tent trailers, and the like, and cases or boxes used
for transportingg recreational equipment, whether occupied by such equipment or not. No such
equipment shm be used for living, sleeping, home occupation, or household purposes when
parked or stored on a residential lot, or in any location not approved for such use.
8.9 PARKING AND STORAGE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES
Automotive vehicles or trailers not bearing current license plates and state motor vehicle
inspection stickers or not in operating condition shall be parked or stored on any residentially
zoned property only in completely enclosed buildings. Excepted from this are vehicles being
repaired or serviced in compliance with the definition of Automobile Repair Shop.
�. 8.10 SCREENING FENCES REQUIRED
1. Where there is a common side or rear lot line or lot lines between commercial or
industrial land and developed residential areas, the owner of said commercial or
industrial land shall erect a fence that properly screens adjacent residential lots from
adverse influences such as noise, vehicular lights, trespass, and other adverse influences.
2. Where there is a common side or rear lot line or lot lines between apartment land and
developed single family residential land, the owner of the apartment land shall erect a
fence That will properly screen adjacent single family residential land from adverse
influences such as noise, vehicular lights, trespass, and other adverse influences.
Such screening fences may be made of any material but shall be at least six (6) feet in
height and shall form a solid continuous screen between the residential and non-
!. residential land uses. In the case of rear lot lines such screening fence shall be continued
from one side lot line along the rear lot line to the other side lot line. In the case of side
lot lines such screening fence shall be continued from the rear lot line along the side lot
line to the front setback line but no farther than a point fifteen (15) feet from the street
right -of -way line. Each such screening fence shall be maintained in good condition by the
owner of said business, commercial or industrial project for as long a time period as
may be needed to protect adjacent residential land uses. Pence shall be erected prior to
construction.
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8.11 SHOPPING CENTERS MULTIPLE BUILDING COMPLEX AND LARGE
PROJECTS IN GENERA.
Plot plans of all shopping centers and multiple building complexes and lot plans of other large
scale projects which would cause a considerable impact on the City's facilities shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Technical staff prior to the issuance of a building permit by
the Building Official. Such review under this subsection shall be restricted to the review of the
impact of such project on: (1) the neighboring land and environment, (2) traffic generation, ((3)
proposed circulation patterns and implications to safety in the project area, and (4) the
resultant impact of such traffic generation and circulation upon adPacent street systems. The
Zoning Official or the developer of the project may refer the plot plans to the City Council
prior to the issuance of a building permit for final resolution. No building permit will be
delayed more than thirt y (30) days pending resolution of such building ppermit request unless
the building permit has been formally denied by the Building Official or Zoning OTficial. The
building permit, when issued, shall require construction according to the approved plot plan,
construction plans and specifications.
8.12 CONDITIONAL USES
The following conditional uses may be permitted in any district when they meet special
regulations and conditions prescribed by the Planning and Zoning Commission upon
recommendation of the Project Review Committee through the issuance of a Use Permit (see
Section 14). Detailed examination of proposed location and use characteristics is necessary to
maximize compatibility.
Child Care.
Convalescent homes.
Churches.
Medical clinics.
Pharmacies.
Public libraries.
Community buildings (municipal or non - profit organizations).
Hospitals, sanitariums, or nursing homes.
Municipal service facilities and buildings (excluding parks which are permitted in any
district).
Public or private parking lots and any related accessory use.
Schools, public or denominational.
Telephone exchanges.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1712 dated June 25, 198 7)
Temporary retail sales of concrete products (as associated with the temporary buildings
and equipment permitted under 8 14 above)).
(As amended by Ordinance Mo. 23V dated October 22, 1998)
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8.13 CONTROL CONTANIINATION OF THE AIR WATER OR THE
ENVIRONMENT AND TO SAFEGUARD THE IiEALTH, SAFETY AND
WELFARE OF TIE PEOPLE.
A. No machine, process or procedure shall be employed on any property in the City, in
which:
1. Emission of smoke, dust, noxious, toxic, or lethal gases are detectable beyond the
perimeter of the property.
2. Materials are stored or accumulated in such a way that they may be carried by
rainwater in natural drainage channels beyond the limits of the property which are
noxious, toxic, radioactive, contain oil or grease, wood or cellulose fibers, hair,
feathers, plastic, or have a pH factor above ten (10) or below five (5).
3. Vibration is discernible beyond the property line.
4. Noise above the ambient noise level is discernible beyond the property line.
8.14 TEMPORARY BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT
Temporary buildings and equipment for uses incidental to construction work on remises are
allowed in an zone but shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of construction
work. None shall be located on any public street at any time during construction.
8.15 PARKS ARE ALLOWED IN ANY ZONE.
8.16 YARD FENCES
Fences of wood, chain -link or similar material, and less than eight (8') feet in height; and
fences of brick, stone, concrete or similar material, .and less than six (6) feet in height, shall
not be construed to be structures, nor shall they require a building permit.
8.17 TEMPORARY SALES OFFICES AND MODEL HOMES
May be located within residential districts as part of an on -going residential development. Any
temporary sales office or model home shall be removed or converted to a use permitted within
the district when Certificates of Occupancy have been issued to 80% of the associated
residential units or when use as a sales office or model home has ceased. Signage shall be
limited to one (1) sign not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet, either attached or freestanding.
If freestanding it shall not be within any right -of -way.
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8.18 RECYCLING FACILITIES
A. PURPOSE: The purpose of this section is to establish standards for large and small
rec cling facilities that will encourage recycling by offering convenient, versatile drop -
oPpoints. Certain standards that regulate signagge, fencing and screening, hours of
operation, security, setback sight clearance, landscapping, parking and noise are
necessary to ensure that all other goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan are met.
B. DEFINITIONS
COLLECTION FACILITY - LARGE: A recyycling facility located on an independent
site, or larger than 500 square feet, where limifcd mechanical processing may or may not
occur, depending on the zoning district in which the facility is located.
COLLECTION FACILITY - SMALL: A facility that occupies no more than 500 square
feet, and provides containers for collection only of source separated recyclables, with no
power-driven processing equipment on site. Small collection facilities are normally
located on parking lots of the host use. These may include, but are not limited to, bulk
reverse vending machines, a grouping of reverse vending machines that exceed 50 square
feet, kiosk type structures that may include permanent structures, and unattended
recycling bins placed for the donation of recyclable materials.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Those materials specifically listed at a particular site as
acceptable. Such materials may include, but are not limited to,. aluminum products, clean
glass containers, bimetal containers, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, plastic
containers, yard waste, paper and cardboard, phone books, and scrap metal.
RECYCLING: The separation, collection, processing, recovery and sale of metals, glass,
paper, plastics, and other materials which would otherwise be disposed of as solid waste,
which are intended for reuse, re- manufacture, or re- constitution for the purpose of using
the altered form.
RECYCLING BIN: A container used to collect recyclable materials, at which no fee is
collected from the person depositing the materials.
REVERSE VENDING MACHINE: An automated mechanical device which accepts at
least one or more types of beverage containers includin , but not limited to, aluminum
cans, glass and plastic bottles, and which issues a cash re�und or a redeemable credit slip.
Sorting and processing occurs entirely within the machine.
REVERSE VENDING MACHINE - BULK: A reverse vending machine that is larger
than 50 square feet and is designed to accept more than one container at a time and to
pay by weight. For the purpose of these restrictions, bulk reverse vending machines will
e considered small collection facilities.
REVERSE VENDING MACHINE - SINGLE FEED: A reverse vending machine that
accepts materials one item at a time.
C. SINGLE FEED REVERSE VENDING MACHINES: Single feed reverse vending
machines may be located with a ermit either in the interior or immediate exterior or
commercial, industrial, or public facilities.
D. SMALL COLLECTION FACILITIES: Each project shall receive Pro'ect Review
Committee review. Small collection facilities may be permitted when established on an
improved surface in conjunction with an existing commercial or industrial use or public
facility. The host facility must be in compliance with all City codes. No facility may
occupy more than five hundred (500) square feet, nor occupy more than five (5) parking
spaces of the host site. All vehicular and pedestrian circulation aisles s all be
unobstructed.
Setbacks: Each facility shall be set back at least ten(10) feet from any Right of Way line
when located in front of the host use. Side, side street, and rear setbacks established for
commercial uses shall be maintained.
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Containers intended for 24 -hour donation of materials shall be at least forty (40) feet
from any propert zoned or developed for residential use. Attended facilities within 100
feet of residentiaIly zoned or developed property shall operate only between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Landscaping: A small collection facility shall not be placed on the host site in such a
01 manner as to impair the landscaping required for the subject site.
16 Parking: One space will be required if an attendant is provided. Occupation of parking
spaces by the collection facility and attendant shall not reduce available parking spaces
below the minimum number required by ordinance for the host site.
Noise: Noise levels shall not exceed 60 dBA as measured at the property line of
residentially zoned or developed property, otherwise noise levels shall not exceed 70
dBA.
�. Signage: Each container must be clearly labeled with a sign, limited to one per container
and no larger than twenty (20) percent of the side upon which the sign is placed, to
provide information pertaining to the type of material to be collected within the
container, and the name and telephone number of a person responsible for maintenance
�. who may be contacted at all times.
E. LARGE COLLECTION FACILITIES: Each project shall receive Project Review
Committee review. Large collection facilities may be located in any commercial district
�. upon receipt of a Conditional Use Permit, and shall be a permitted use in any industrial
zoning district. Any facility located within 500 feet from property oned or developed for
residential use shall not be in operation between 7:00 p.m. and 7-00 a. in.
Mechanical processing may be permitted in C -1 C -2, and in any industrial district. Light
.. pro(xssing, including compacting, baling, and shredding, must be directly related to
efficient temporary storage and shipment of materials.
No facility as described in this subsection shall abut property zoned or developed for low
density residential use.
Setbacks and Landscaping: Setbacks and landscaping shall be those provided for the
zoning district in which the facility is located. No lot line construction shall be permitted.
Parking: A minimum of six (,6) spaces shall be provided, plus one space per employee
and for each vehicle of the facility.
Noise: Noise levels shall not exceed 60 dBA as measured at the property line of
residentially zoned or developed property, otherwise noise levels shall not exceed 70
dBA.
Signage: Each container shall be clearly marked to specify materials that are accepted.
The name and telephone number of the operator, and the hours of operations shall be
conspicuously displayed. All sign regulations of the district in which the f=acility is
located shall apply.
Screening: ach facility shall be screened from the public right -of -way by operating in an
enclosed -building with no outside storage or by operating within an area enclosed by an
opaque fence at least eight (8) feet in height.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1905 dated September 12, 1991)
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8.19 OV CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2151, October 12, 1995)
A. In the event that an area is rezoned to a ply the overlay district, this district shall apply
to all multi- family, commercial, and ind property, and where applicable to single
family, duplex or townhouse development. The underlying 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. PURPOSE: This district is established to enhance the image of key entry points, major
�. corridors, and other areas of concern as determined by the City Council, by maintaining
a sense of openness and continuity. in cases of conflict between this overlay district and
the underlying zones, the more restrictive regulation shall apply.
C. SETBACKS: All buildings will be set back 40 feet from the Right of Way (R.O.W.).
Where parking is located in the front of the building, there shall be a front setback of 0
feet from the R.O.W. to the parking area.
D. BUILDING AESTHETICS: Building colors shall be harmonious with the existing man-
made or natural environment, and only compatible accent colors shall be used. All colors
'r• shall be approved by the Project Review Committee (P.R.C.).
Elevation drawings and color samples must be provided by the applicant.
E. SIGNS: Signs shall include no more than three colors and two lettering styles. At least
one of the colors must match the predominant colors of the building.
Freestanding signs shall be limited to the restrictions of Table I, but shall not exceed the
height of the building.
No flags, pennants, banners, or other wind -driven devices will be permitted except for a
30 day period during the opening of an establishment.
F. LANDSCAPING: Reserved.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
G. ELECTRICAL UTILITIES:
(a) All future feeder lines along University Drive shall be installed underground.
(b) Overhead distribution lines may be permitted along rear property lines and no
farther up side property lines than is necessary to access the rear property line of an
adjacent properly.
(c) All customer service facilities (primary or secondary) within the Overlay District
shall be underground.
H. STORAGE: Outside storage or display shall be screened from the roadway.
I. SCREENING: If parking is in front of the building, it must be screened b :
an earth berm that measures three (3) feet in height with a slope and prof le that is easily
maintainable OR
a planting strip that is continuous and measures three (3) feet in height at the end of one
growing season. Vegetation used for screening purposes shall not accrue points toward
the landscape requirements OR
a masonry wall that matches the architectural style and color of the development. OR
a combination of any of the three screening methods mentioned above.
Walls and planting strips shall be located at least two (2) feet from any parking area.
Screening must be maintained during the life of the development.
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Where the street and the adjacent site are at different elevations, the P.R.C. may alter the
height of the screening to ensure adequate screening.
J. Dumpsters shall not be visible from any R.O.W.
K. SPECIAL RESTRICTION FOR GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS: In cases where the
underlying zoning district permits gasoline services stations and a station is proposed, the
following restrictions shall apply:
1. ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED:
no major emergency auto repair.
no body, fender, or paint work.
no sale or rental of vehicles.
all activities except those associated with fuel pumping must be conducted within an
enclosed building.
service bays and car wash bays shall be oriented to face away from any R.O.W.
Where this is impossible, screening methods will be required.
2. SETBACKS:
Front Side Rear Side Street
Main building 40' 25' 25' 25'
Fuel pumps 50' 25' 25' 25'
Canopies 40' 15' 15' 15'
3. STORAGE AND DISPLAY:
- no outside storage or display of merchandise.
- storage tanks must be located below grade.
- no outside storage of vehicles.
- ice and vending machines must be enclosed in a building.
- no additional advertising within view of the R.O.W.
4. SIGNS
- sign height shall be restricted by the provisions of Table I, but shall not exceed
the height of the building.
- one detached sign and two attached signs will be permitted.
- no freestanding fuel price signage shall be permitted.
- signs for air, water and other similar services or products must meet the criteria
for exempt signs.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1926 dated November 20, 1991)
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8.20 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES (WTF)
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
A. The purpose of this section is to establish clear regulations ( pertaining to wireless
telecommunications facilities that are consistent with f an state law. The City
Council of the City of College Station finds that:
It is in the public interest to romote competition in high quality telecommunications
�► services and the availability oT broadband transmission services to all residences and
business.
It is in the public interest for the City to protect the public safety and welfare, safeguard
community - land values, promote orderly planning and development and preserve historic
sites, structures and areas. Wireless telecommunications facilities should not be allowed
to detract aesthetically from the visual quality of surrounding properties or the City.
The proliferation of wireless telecommunications facilities negatively impacts the
appearance and character of the community. Therefore the City should endeavor to
minimize the size, number and obtrusiveness of antennas and towers. Collocation and
stealth technologies are strongly encouraged to mitigate negative visual impacts and
reduce the total number of towers within the City.
B. WTF USE CATEGORIES: In order to expedite the siting and review process WTF's
have been divided into use categories. The review process is more thorough as the
intensity of the use increases.
1. UNREGULATED FACILITIES: The WTF's listed below are not regulated by this
ordinance and do not require review or approval. This does not exempt these
facilities from other applicable city codes, ordinances, and permits.
a. Direct -to -home service antenna, citizen's radio band antenna, amateur radio
antennas.
b. Parabolic antenna less than 2 meters in diameter.
C. Omni - directional antenna (whip antenna) 6" or less in diameter and not
extending more than 12' above support structure.
d. Directional antenna 1 meter or less measured across the longest dimension and
not extending over 12' above support structure.
e. Public safety tower or antenna.
2. INTERMEDIATE FACILITIES:
a. New transmission tower less than 35 feet (10.5 meters) in height.
b. Parabolic antenna over 2 meters in diameter.
C. Omni - directional antenna (whip ntenna greater than 6" in diameter and /or
extending 12' above the support structure.
�r d. Directional antenna more than 1 meter measured across the longest dimension
and extending over 12 above support structure.
e. Attached WTF's.
3. MAJOR FACILITIES:
1 New transmission tower greater than 35 feet (10.5 meters) in height.
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C. GENERAL REGULATIONS
1. ZONING
All Intermediate WTF's are permitted in the following zoning districts:
A -O M -1 C -1 PDD (except PDD -H)
A -P R &D C -2 C -B
WPC NG C -3 M -2
Major WTF's are permitted in the following zoning districts:
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Major WTF's are allowed in the following zoning districts with a Conditional Use
Permit as discussed in Section D -3:
A -O M -1 C -1 C -3
A -P R &D C -2
2. SETBACKS: The standard setbacks for each zoning district will apply to TF's
with additional setbacks or separation being required in the secti W
ons below. To
protect citizens in their homes, transmission towers shall be placed a distance equal
o the height of the tower away from any residential structure or R -1, R -1 A, or R -2
zone boundary.
3. PROXIMITY TO MAJOR THOROUGHFARES: To preserve and protect the
Cityy�'ss� major thoroughfares and entrances to the City, additional setbacks are placed
on VF's proposed to be placed near these areas. The setback for these areas is
determined by measuring from the centerline of the right -of -way of the
thoroughfare. Applicable thoroughfares include freeways and expressways, major
arterials and minor arterials, as shown on the Thoroughfare Plan.
a. Intermediate WTF's must be 150' from applicable thoroughfares.
b. Major WTF's must setback from applicable thoroughfares by the height of the
tower x3.
4. SEPARATION BETWEEN TOWERS: In order to prevent tower proliferation and
protect the City's natural beauty and skyline, the number of transmission towers per
square mile has been limited. new transmission towers must be placed a minimum
distance from existing towers as described here:
a. New transmission towers 35 feet or less in height shall be separated from
existing towers by a minimum distance of 1500 feet.
b. New transmission towers more than 35 feet and less than 100 feet in height
shall be separated from existing towers by a minimum distance of 2500 ft.
C. New transmission towers 100 feet or more in height shall be separated from
existing towers by a minimum distance of 3500 ft.
5. HEIGHT LIMITATIONS: All WTF's are subject to the normal height restrictions
for each zoning district where permitted by right. In any zoning district where a
tower is a conditional use, the allowable height is determined through the review of
the visual impact analysis.
In no case shall a proposed transmission tower exceed 150' within the city limits,
except where a height variance is granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustments to
allow a tower or antenna that demonstrates a hardship that can only be remedied by
locating on a proposed site within the city limits.
6. LANDSCAPING SCREENING AND AESTHETIC STANDARDS: The following
requirements shall govern any transmission tower or any parabolic antenna larger
than 2 meters.
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a. Landscaping: Refer to Section 11 of the Zoning Ordinance. Plant materials
and /or encing that effectively screens the WTF from view of the public
right -of -way will be required.
b. New transmission towers shall maintain a flat (not shiny, reflective, or glossy)
finish or be painted in accordance with any applicable standards of the FAA
(unfinished galvanized steel is not acceptable).
C. If an antenna is installed on a support structure other than a tower, the antenna
and supporting electrical and mechanical equipment must be of a neutral color
that is identical to, or closely compatible with, the color of the supporting
structure so as to make the antenna and related equipment as visually
unobtrusive as possible.
d. WTF's shall not be artificially lighted with the exception of motion detectors
as security lighting, unless required by the FAA or other applicable authority.
If lighting is required, the Cify may review the available righting alternatives
and approve the design that would cause the least disturbance to the
surrounding properties.
e. Towers may not be used to exhibit any signage or other advertising.
7. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS: Special districts have been
established in the City for the purpose of protecting their historical significance and
aesthetic qualities. n some cases, WTF's are allowed in these areas with the
following restrictions.
To preserve the aesthetic beauty and architectural significance and promote
economic growth, intermediate use WTF's (except new transmission towers) are
allowed in the listed districts. They shall be placed behind the imaginary front of
the most major (largest gfa) structure on site or behind any building Tace abutting a
night -of -way. Additionally, they must be located out of sight of public right -of -way
ether by screening, strategic siting or stealth technology.
These requirements pertain to the following special districts:
1. Northgate
2. Wolf Pen Creek
3. Overlay Districts
4. PDD (except PDD -H)
5. C -B\
8. STEALTH TECHNOLOGY DESIGN: Any WTF with appropriate stealth
technology design approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission may be located
in any zoning district. Approved WTF s do not have to meet the additional
setbacks for tower separation (section CA) or thoroughfares (section C.3).
9. ATTACHED WTF'S: WTF's may attach to the exterior of any non - residential and
non - historic building within any zoning district provided the antenna and antenna
support structure or equipment is mounted flush with the vertical exterior of the
building or ro ects no more than 24 inches from the surface of the building o
which it is attached and does not raise the height of the building more than l07eet
and does not violate the maximum height restriction of that zoning district. The
attached WTF must be textured and colored so as to blend with the surrounding
surface of the building.
D. REVIEW PROCESS
1. WTF REGISTRATION: All intermediate and major WTF's must be registered with
the City. This will allow the City to keep track of all WTF's within the city limits,
facilitate the review process and aid in long range planning.
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2. SITE PLAN REVIEW: Site plans shall be submitted pursuant to the provisions of
Section 10 of the zoning ordiinance. All property owners within 500 feet of any
O property line of the host site for the WTF site shall be notified by the Planning
ffice. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 10, the following is
required:
a. A WTF Facility Plan drawing that identifies the location, he' ht ' and type of
all existing applicant -owned wireless telecommunications facilities in Brazos
County and the proposed facility must be submitted.
b. The location type, and height of the proposed facility. At least three
collocation alternatives to the applicant's development proposal along with
proof of a genuine effort in collocating on or attaching to an existing supp
structure. A certified letter addressed to potential lessors is required in
addition to evidence that demonstrates that no existingg tower or su port
structure can accommodate the applicant's proposed M. Any o the
following may be submitted as evidence:
(1) No existing structures are located within the geographic area required to
meet applicant's engineering requirements.
(2) Existing structures are of insufficient height to meet applicant's
engineering requirements.
(3) Existing structures do not have sufficient structural strength to support
applicant's proposed antenna and related equipment.
(4) Electromagnetic interference would be caused between the proposed and
existing facilities.
(5) The fees, costs, or contractual provisions required by the owner in order
to share an existing structure or to adapt an existing support structure for
sharing exceed those for new tower development.
(6) The applicant demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that
render existing structures unsuitable.
C. A visual impact analysis, presented either with drawings or photographs.
Four views or elevations shall be submitted looking toward the site (typically
north, south, east and west), including site and the surrounding properties
measured from the center point of the tower out to a distance equal to three
times the height of the proposed tower. This drawing will depict a "skyline"
view showing the entire height of the pro osed tower and the structures, trees,
or any other objects contributing to the skyline profile. The proposed tower,
drawn to scale, should be includ - ed in the view.
d. Certification of compliance with FCC regulations and emission standards.
e. Notification of an impending Environmental Assessment required by the
National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) and a copy when the
assessment is completed.
f. A letter addressed to the City declaring an intent and willingness to construct a
proposed tower that would allow at least 2 other service providers to locate
there.
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: Some major WTF's must receive a conditional
use (CUP) (section C.1) under the procedures set forth in Section 14 of the
zoning ordinance. In addition to the standard guidelines, the following additional
factors shall be considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission when
determining whether to grant a CUP for WTF's:
a. height of the proposed tower, surrounding topography and surrounding tree
coverage and foliage as they relate to:
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(1) skyline impact, examining whether the proportions of the structure
appears to dominate or blend in with the surrounding environment.
(2) shadow impact, whether or not the proposed tower will cast shadows that
would prevent the reasonable use of enjoyment of surrounding
properties.
b. design of the tower with particular reference to design characteristics that
have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness.
c. pproximity of the tower to residential structures and residential district
boundaries.
d. economic impact on adjacent and nearby properties.
e. proposed ingress and egress.
f. availability of suitable alternatives and /or existing support structures.
E. ABANDONMENT
Any WTF that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall be considered
abandoned, and the owner of such a facility shall remove same within 60 days of receipt of
notice from the City notifying owner of such abandonment. If such facility 1s not removed
within said 60 days, the City may, remove such facility at the property owner's expense. If
there are two or more users of a single WTF, then this provision sharl not become effective
until all users cease operations on the tower.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2288 dated December 11, 1997)
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8.21 NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION OVERLAY
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2432 dated January 27, 2000)
A. In the event that an area is rezoned to apply this preservation overlay, this district shall
apply to all single- family residential property in the underlying district. The underlying
district establishes the permitted uses and shall remain in full force, and the
requirements of the overlay district are to applied in addition to the underlying use and
site restrictions.
B. In addition to the requirements of the District Use Schedule - Table A, the following
minimum lot area requirements apply to single family residential property:
(a) The minimum lot size is the platted lot or building plot as it existed on the
effective date of this ordinance; or,
(b) For new lots or building plots created by subdivision, platting, replatting or
partition, a minimum of 5,500 square feet.
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SECTION 9. MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS
9.1 PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this section to establish the guidelines for off - street parking spaces
consistent with the proposed land use to:
1. Eliminate occurrence of non - resident on- street parking in adjoining neighborhoods.
2. Avoid the traffic congestion and public safety hazards caused by a failure to provide such
parking space.
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3. Expedite the movement of traffic on public thoroughfares in a safe manner, thus
increasing the carrying capacity of the streets and reducing the amount of land required
for streets, thereby lowering the cost to both the property owner and the City.
9.2 OFF - STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
In all districts, for all uses, at the time any building or structure is erected or enlarged or
increased in capacity, or at any time any other use is established, there shall be provided o-
street parking spaces for motor vehicles in accordance with the requirements specified off-
herein.
A. DIMENSIONS AND ACCESS (See illustrations at end of this section):
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
' 1. Each off - street parking space for automobiles shall have an area of not less than nine
feet by twenty feet (9' x 20'). An eighteen foot paved space may be utilized where an
additional two feet (2'_ of unobstructed area is provided for vehicle overhang.
2. Each off - street parking space for truck unloading shall have an adequate unloading
area.
3. Each parking space and the maneuvering area thereto shall be located entirely within
the boundaries of the building plot except as set forth in Chapter 3, College Station
City Code.
4. There shall be adequate providsions for ingress and egress to all parking § and
there shall be adequate maneuvering space to eliminate backing into public right -of-
way on ma or, arterial or collector streets as reflected in the Comprehensive Plan for
the City of College Station. Circulation aisles between or adjacent to head -in (90
degree) parking spaces shall be a minimum of twenty -three (23) feet in width. One
way circulation aisles with angled parking shall be a minimum of twenty (20') feet.
All other circulation aisles sha be determined by the Project Review Committee.
5. From the public right -of- -way, there shall be a twenty-four (24') setback to act as a
landscape reserve. - Existing trees of four inch (4" ) caliper or more must be preserved
(these may count street tree requirements). Parking may be allowed in this
area but at a maximum of seven (7) contiguous spaces and only if they are screened.
More than one series of seven (7) spaces may be permitted if a substantial amount of
reserve remains intact and if the location of parking does not interfere with other
streetscape requirements.
Paved areas that are not arranged m as parking spaces may be permitted within the 24'
landscape reserve, but at a maximu of 1134 square feet and only, if the area is
screened. More than one series of 1134 square feet of pavement within the reserve
may be permitted if a substantial amount of reserve remains intact and if the location
of parking does not interfere with other streetscape requirements. Entrance
driveways are permitted to traverse the reserve area and are not considered part of the
reserve.
In no event shall pavement be located within 6' of a right -of -way, unless the
pavement is part of an entrace driveway.
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A raised island, encom assing not less than one hundred eighty (180) square feet in
area, shall be located a both ends of every interior parking row and at both ends of
every peripheral parking row, regardless of the lengtTi of the row.
(As amended 6y Ordinance 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
7. INTERIOR ISLANDS
For every fifteen (15) interior parking spaces 180- square feet of landscaping must be
provided somewhere in the interior rows of tf►e parking lot. Interior island areas may
be grouped and configured as desired provided that circulation aisles remain clear.
Interior islands may have sidewalks through them.
End island areas that exceed the minimum required by counted toward the interior
parkin island requirement.
As amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994)
(As amended by Ordinance 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
8. PARKING LOT ISLANDS
1 All parking lot islands must be raised at least 6" and curbed, with the majority of the
area planted or treated with enhanced paving. The bottom areas of planted islands
must be contiguous with uncompacted soil.
(As amended by Ordinance 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
B. OFF - PREMISES LOCATIONS: For any new use, building or structure where the
required off - street arking cannot be provided on the premises because of size or location
of the lot or building plot, such parking may be provided on other property under the
same ownership in fee simple or under a perpetual easement which commit the land for
parking for the use,. building or structure, not more than two hundred (200 feet distant
rom the building site provided the proposed parking area is located in a district where
parking lots are permitted for that use.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1783 dated November 10, 1988)
C. DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKING AREA: Every parcel of land
hereafter used as a public parking area, including commercial parkingg lots automobile
farm equipment, mo - bile home, trailer, or other open -air sales lot, shaIl be developed and
maintained in accordance with the requirements in this section.
D. SURFACING: Except as otherwise provided all off -street parking areas shall be
constructed with a minimum allowable parking lot pavement of one and one - half inches
(1.5 ") of asphalt pavement of to of six inches (6 ") of limestone base. In the case where
concrete pavement is desired the concrete shall be five inches (5 "� thick, with the
exception that all designated fire lanes shall be six inches (6" ) thick. he reinforcement
within the concrete section shall consist of number four ( #4) bars on eighteen inch (18 ")
centers, centered within the pavement thickness. A six inch (6 ") raised concrete curb
shall be required around the entire perimeter of the lot and around all interior islands.
Designee for pavement and curbing must meet minimum standards as depicted in Exhibit
A. Variances to the standards shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. All off -street parking areas shall be installed graded to drain and
maintained so as to dispose of surface water accumulated within the area. parking spaces
shall be so arranged and marked so as to provide for orderly and safe parking of
' vehicles.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2226 dated December 12, 1996)
E. LIGHTING: All lighting fixtures used to illuminate an off - street parking area shall be
_. arranged so as to direct or shield the light away from any adjoining residential premises.
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F. NON - PUBLIC, ALL - WEATHER DRIVE SURFACES: Temporary or permanent drive
surfaces that are required for emergency access or turnaround for emergency vehicles
must be constructed to function under all weather conditions. To accommodate a project
during construction, phasing, or permanent installation, drive surfaces that do not meet
the requirements for permanent pavement surfaces may be allowed at the discretion of
the City Engineer for the specific conditions stated below:
TEMPORARY ALL - WEATHER SURFACE (during construction) - A structure
under construction must be accessible by an all-weather drive surface. This surface
may consist of the permanent pavement as described in Section 9.2.1) or may consist
of four inches (4 ") of limestone base with a one - course (1) seal coat as specified in
the Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction of
Highways, Streets and Bridges, 1993 Edition, Item 316. This tempo all- weather
surface must be reworked or replaced to meet the permanent pavemenf standard as
described in Section 9.2.D. prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
SEMI - PERMANENT ALL - WEATHER SURFACE (during phasing) - In cases
during phasing of a large project, emergency access and turnarounds often must be
added as a temporary measure until additional phases are constructed. These
emerggency access areas may consist of permanent pavement as described in Section
9.2.I3., or may consist of six inches (6') of limestone base with one-course (1) seal
coat as specified in the Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifcations
for Construction of Highways, Streets and Bridges, 1993 Edition, Item 316. If the
semi - permanent surface is used the six -inch (6 ") curb is not required, and these
areas must be gated or protected from public usage and signed for emergency access
only. When the additional phase is constructed these areas must be removed or
reworked to meet the permanent pavement standards as described in Section 9.2.D.
PERMANENT ALL - WEATHER SURFACE (permanent) - In some development
scenarios, an emergency access or turnaround must be constructed to meet emergency
access purposes and is not required for public traffic, service vehicles or sanitation
vehicles. In these cases, the area required for emergency access only may consist of
permanent pavement as descbed in Section 9.2.D., or may consist of six inches (6 ")
or limestone base with a two - course (2) seal coat as specified in the Texas
Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction of Highways,
Streets and Bridges, 1993 Edition Item 316. If the seal -coat surface is used, a six-
, inch (6 ") curb is not required, and these areas must be gated or protected from public
usage and si ned for emergency access only.
(s amended by Ordinance No. '2226 dated December 12, 1996)
G. TEMPORARY PARKING LOTS: When additional parking, in excess of what the zoning
ordinance requires and /or in excess of what was installed when a facility first opened is
necessary to accommodate business or patronage that was unanticipated when the facility
first opened, this parking may be supplied using the standards below. All such parking
lots must receive site plan approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission following
the site plan review procedures outlined in section 10 of the zoning ordinance. If these
standards are allowed, the arking lot ma exist on a temporary basis, not to exceed 12
months. The beginning date of the 12 month period shall be determined by the
' Commission.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2226 dated December 12, 1996)
STANDARDS
1. The surface of the parking lot may be gravel or some other temporary material as
approved by the City Engineer.
2. The lot must be designed to accommodate drainage in accordance with the City's
drainage ordinance. Curbs, gutters or other improvements may be required where
necessary to comply with drainage regulations as approved by the City Engineer.
' 3. Entrance to the lot from any public right -of -way is at the discretion of the
Commission based on recommendation of the City Engineer.
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4. When entrance is allowed to the lot from a public right -of -way that portion of the
entrance located in the right -of -way must be paved with an weather surface as
approved by the City Engineer.
5. It must be shown that steps will be taken to prevent the blowing of dust onto adjacent
properties and the tracking of mud onto public rights -of -way.
REVIEW BY THE COMMISSION
The Commission shall take into consideration the following when reviewing any request
for a temporary parking lot:
Safe and convenient traffic control and handling, both internal and external.
Assured pedestrian safety.
Efficient and economic access for public utility and emergency vehicles.
Runoff, drainage and flood control.
Impact on adjacent land uses.
Whether in a particular case the above standards will be detrimental to the public health,
safety or general welfare.
The Commission ma yy impose any additional standards necessary to the protection or
preservation of the public health, safety or general welfare.
FUTURE COMPLIANCE
At the end of the 12 month period the lot must be brought up to full compliance with
F lot standards applicable to the use as required b the Zoning Ordinance or the
Iot, including all pavingg material, must be removed and the area no Ionger used for the
parking of vehicles. If the lot is removed, the area must be sodded, seeded or
hydromulched with grass within 10 days of removal. Driveway access shall be removed
and curb and gutter replaced.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1781 dated October 13, 1988)
9.3 NUMBER OF OFF - STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
The number of off - street pparkingg spaces required shall be determined from the following
table of OFF- STREET - PARKING REQUIREMENTS. The classification of uses
referred to shall be deemed to include and apppply to all uses.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2139 dated July 13, 1995)
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IAXIMUM SLOPE 10%
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MATERIAL UP TO THE R.O.W..
PAVEMENT DESIGN IS SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL BY THE CITY ENGINEER,
MINIMUM CULVERT SIZE
SHALL BE 24" .
DEPTH OF COVER OVER THE PIPE
VARIES WITH MATERIALS USED.
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MINIMUM OFF - STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
(Amended by Or dinance No. 21 39 of July 13 1995)
T of Generator
Unit Spaces Per Unit Plus -For
Apartment BR 1.5
1 Bedroom BR 1.5
2 Bedroom
2 Bedroom (each BR BR 1.25
less than 132 sq. ft.) 1.0
3 Bedroom BR
Airport
Banks
Bowling Alley
Bus Depot
Church
Convalescent Home
Duplex Dwelling
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
Dormitory
Day Care Center
Fraternal Lodge
Fraternity /Sorority House
Freight Station
Funeral Parlor
Game Court Center
Gasoline and Fuel Service
Group Housing
Seat
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BR
(As amended by Ordim
Health Studio 150 S.F.
Hotel DU
Hospital
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1.0
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nice No. 1854, dated July 26, 1990)
1.0
1.0
As determined by the Commission
Home for Aged Bed •5
Laundry 150 S.F. 1.0
Manufactured Home DU 2
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
Mobile Home DU 2
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12, 1997)
Motel DU 1.1
Motor Vehicle Sales & 250 S.F. 1.0
Service (Office /Sales Area)
Motor Vehicle* Sales & 100 S.F. 1.0
Service (Service Area)
As determined by the Commission
250 S.F. 1.0
As determined by the Commission
As determined by the Commission
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Rooming /Boarding House Person 1.0
Sales Display 250 S.F. 1.0
Single Family Residence DU 2.0
Shopping Center ** 150 S.F. 1.0
(75,000 S.F. or less)
Shopping Center ** 200 S.F. 1.0
(More than 75,000 S.F.)
Townhouse DU 2.0
Theater Seat •25
Truck Terminal
As determined by the Commission
Veterinary Clinic 300 S.F. 1.0
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2002, dated February 25, 1993)
Warehouse 1000 S.F. 1.0
NOTE: DU - Dwelling Unit; S.F. - Square Feet of floor space. Generators of traffic not listed above to be deter-
mined by the Commission.
* Parking spaces within service bays shall be credited toward off - street parking requirements.
** No more than twenty -five (25%) percent of any shopping center square footage shall be utilized for restau-
rants, nightclubs, taverns, bars or theaters unless additional parking is provided in accordance with the
above requirements for that square footage of such uses in excess of 25%."
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Type of Generator
Medical or Dental Clinic 1
(<20,000 2
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(20,000 - 50,000 S.F.) 2
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50,000 S.F.) 1
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Night Club 5
50 S.F. 1
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Office Building 2
250 S.F. 1
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Personal Service Shop 2
250 S.F. 1
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Private School or 1
100 S.F. 1
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Commercial Studio
Retail Sales & Service 2
250 S.F. 1
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Restaurant 6
65 S.F. 1
1.0
(includes Fast Food Restaurant
WITHOUT drive through)
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Sales Display 250 S.F. 1.0
Single Family Residence DU 2.0
Shopping Center ** 150 S.F. 1.0
(75,000 S.F. or less)
Shopping Center ** 200 S.F. 1.0
(More than 75,000 S.F.)
Townhouse DU 2.0
Theater Seat •25
Truck Terminal
As determined by the Commission
Veterinary Clinic 300 S.F. 1.0
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2002, dated February 25, 1993)
Warehouse 1000 S.F. 1.0
NOTE: DU - Dwelling Unit; S.F. - Square Feet of floor space. Generators of traffic not listed above to be deter-
mined by the Commission.
* Parking spaces within service bays shall be credited toward off - street parking requirements.
** No more than twenty -five (25%) percent of any shopping center square footage shall be utilized for restau-
rants, nightclubs, taverns, bars or theaters unless additional parking is provided in accordance with the
above requirements for that square footage of such uses in excess of 25%."
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Veterinary Clinic 300 S.F. 1.0
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2002, dated February 25, 1993)
Warehouse 1000 S.F. 1.0
NOTE: DU - Dwelling Unit; S.F. - Square Feet of floor space. Generators of traffic not listed above to be deter-
mined by the Commission.
* Parking spaces within service bays shall be credited toward off - street parking requirements.
** No more than twenty -five (25%) percent of any shopping center square footage shall be utilized for restau-
rants, nightclubs, taverns, bars or theaters unless additional parking is provided in accordance with the
above requirements for that square footage of such uses in excess of 25%."
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SECTION 10. SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
Prior to any development other than single family or duplex development or for development
pursuant to a conditional use permit an applicant must obtain site plan approval under plan
section. No such developmenf shall be lawful or permitted to proce fi at the time
a rov All improvements reflected on approved plans e con
oT-development. All terms and conditions of site plan approval must be met at the time of
development. (As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
10.1 APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A. Any development requiring site plan review shall submit a site plan including landscaping
(as required by Section 11 .
B. No approval granted s riance to to suuch
requirements tsu has been grannted
shall be
appropriate appeals board or commission.
C. Required on the
easapplication b cessary therewith
the review prthocefollowing, together with any other
1. An application for site plan review.
2. A fully dimensioned site lan, drawn to an appropriate Engineering scale on a 24"X
36" sheet of paper, reflecting:
(a) The name, address and telephone number of the Applicant.
(b) The name, location and legal description of the proposed project.
(c) Ownership and current zoning of all abutting parcels.
(d) A key map.
(e) Topography and final grading plan, and other pertinent drainage information.
(f) All existing streets, drives, buildings, and water courses on or adjacent to the
proposed project site.
(g) Floodplains on or adjacent to the proposed project site.
(h) The location and size of existing utilities within or adjacent to the proposed
project site.
(i) The proposed location, type, and size of the following:
(1) Buildings and structures.
(2) Streets, drives, and curb cuts.
(3) Off - street parking areas with parking spaces drawn and tabulated.
(4) Sidewalks.
(5) Landscape information as required in Section 11 of this ordinance.
(6) Common open space sites.
(7) Sites for solid waste containers.
(8) Proposed signage.
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(j) The total number of residential buildings and units to be constructed on the
proposed project site.
(k) The total number of bedrooms included in the proposed project.
0) The density of dwelling units per acre of the proposed project.
(m) The ggross square footage of all non - residential buildings and the proposed use of
r. each
(n) The total site area.
(o) Other information as required by staff.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
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10.2 ADDITIONAL RE -
In order to be approved, a site plan must provide for:
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
Yr A. Safe and convenient traffic control and handling.
B. Assured pedestrian safety which may include the provision of sidewalks along the
erimeter of the propert y meeting the specifications for same as outlined in the
g ubdivision Regulations relative to width and placement.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2029 dated August 26, 1993)
C. Efficient and economic public utility and sanitation access.
D. Public road or street access.
E. Satisfactory internal access; public, private or emergency.
F. Adequate parking and maneuvering areas.
G. Noise and emission control or dispersion.
H. Visual screening trash receptacles or other areas offensive to the public or existing
adjacent development.
i. (As amended by Ordinance No. 2097 dated November 10, 1994.)
I. Runoff, drainage, and flood control.
J. Sign location, as an incident to the above considerations and the express requirements of
this ordinance.
K. Location and density of buildings or dwellings where topography or characteristics of the
site compel a lower density than would otherwise be allowed, or require location
consistent with accepted engineering practices and principles.
L. Visual scre ening mend the by Drdir once NoP20 parking Augu t 26 1993)
M. Compliance with standards guidelines and policies of the City's adopted Streetscape Plan
that are not already covered by Sections 9 or 11.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2029 dated August 26, 1993)
N. Compliance with the City's adopted Streetsscape Plan for minor arterial type_ a sstreet trees
along collector s tr eets by O dinancce N bZ273 City d October 23, 1997) �pll
O. Determination and clear indication of what constitutes the building plot for purposes of
this ordinance and the sign ordinance, and the conditions or requirements imposed by the
provisions of city ordinances.
(As amended byOrdinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
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10.3 APPEAL
An applicant may appeal interpretations of site plan requirements to the Project Review
Committee within five (5) days after the site plan review is completed. The Project Review
Committee (PRC) shall include three members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Any
member of the committee may deli nate a representative for himself to act in his absence.
Any representative and des t h the Meetings Act
The PRC is a
governmental y
Failure to appeal the PRC action shall constitute a contractual acceptance of all conditions
imposed, and a waiver and surrender of all complaints, defects, or potential invalidity,
whether under state or federal law.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
A. An applicant a m an interpretation to the PRC shall file ten (10) copies of the final
site plan as approved showing all changes and requirements imposed d g plan
review, and accompanied by a written explanafion of those interpretations being
appealed. Until saidcopiesare on
* le e Flo. 2273 dated dev e lo pm ent
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B. An applicant may ,appeal only interpretations of staff in applying codes, ordinances,
standards and policies.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
C. Any notice of appeal shall state with particularity the aspects which are to be appealed.
D. An applicar(As a ay m ap peal
nd Ap ed by Ordinance ante th
o. 2273 ed October 23,1Zo Commission.
10.4 DISCRETIONARY REVIEW
The reviewing taff may forward through the Project Review Committee any site plan to the
Planning andZonin Commission for review and approval within three days after filing of the
he plan or may forward the plan to the C or gonsidePrationmay elect t approve
The scope and extent of the review of the site plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission
shall be equivalent to that of an appeal to the Projecf Review Committee. The Commission
shall, upon taking inal action, issue a written report setting forth any conditions imposed
under Section 10.2 above, and the reasons therefor. A revised copy of the site plan showing
all such conditions and requirements shall be filed with the City Planner. No permits shall be
issued prior to such filing.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
10.5 SPECIAL RULES FOR M -1 DISTRICTS
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10.6 SPECIAL RULES FOR C -N DISTRICTS
Site plan review and proposed uses within the C -N Neighborhood Business District are subject
to ap roval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Applicants shall file an application form
with the City Planner no less than twenty (20) days prior to s to schedu
Th e e appli on
the Planning and Zoning Commission at which the plan
form shall be accompanied b& all supp 10 a
porting information required in Section .1 above, list
of property owners within 20U feet , and a receipt for filing fee. The application fee shall be
determined by the City Council.
* Property owners within two hundred (20) feet of the site shall be identified by the
Planning Office using the Tax Rolls supplied by the Brazos County Appraisal District.
A. Public notice by publication in a local newspaper shall be made at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the date set for the public hearing.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
B. * The City Planner shall notify all propert y owners of record within two hundred (200) feet
of the property in question at least ten (i0) days prior to the public hearing. The notice
may be served by ifs deposit in the municipality, properly addressed with postage paid, in
United States mail.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2285 dated December 11, 1997)
C. The City Planner shall notify the applicant of the date, time, and place for the
preliminary review of the project.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
D. The proposed roject shall be reviewed in accordance with Section 10.2 prior to the
Planning and Z Commission meeting. Written recommendations shall be submitted
to the Planning and Zonin Commission. A copy of this report shall be sent to the
applicant. The applicant slall file ten (10) copies of the final site plan as approved,
showing all changes and requirements of approval. The Planning and Zoning
Commission shall hold a public hearing for the purpose of approving or denying the
project plan.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2273 dated October 23, 1997)
E. The applicant or the owners of forty percent (40%) or more of the propert y within two
hundred (200) feet of the project sife may appeal to the City Council any determination
made by the planning and Zoning Commission. The appeal should be made by petition
filed with the City Secretary within ten (10) days after the public hearing.
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SECTION 11. LANDSCAPING
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
11.1 APPLICATION OF SECTION
A. The landscaping requirements of this section apply to all land located in the s ite submittal.
City of
College Station and proposed for site development, but do not apply to single family
townhouse, or duplex uses. The landscaping requirements shall apply to mobile and
manufactured home parks but not to an pp individual mobile home or manufactured home
in s pal a lot a the time to andscagreuirements shall bec applicable to each
The streetscaping requirements of this section shall appply to all land in the City of
Collegge Station and proposed for site development, but do not apply to single family
townhome, or duplex uses. Streetscaping requirements shall apply to mobile and
manufactured home parks, but not to an individ mobile home or manufactured home
c individual to at he � time of s e plan submittaluirements s ha l l become applicable to
All landscaping /streetscaping requirements under this section shall run with the land and
shall apply against any owner or subsequent owner.
B. Each phase of a phased project shall comply with this section.
C. When the requirements of this section conflict with requirements of other provisions of
this code, this section shall prevail provided however, that the provisions of this section
shall aeu a o fe d y n aand e pro vs ons Ord 1729, and 10 pertaining to traffic and
pedestrian
11.2 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
A. The landscaping requirements shall be determined on a point basis by the following:
Landscape Points required = 30 pts. per 1000 square feet of site area.
The minimum number of points for any development is 500 points.
Floodplains may be removed from site size calculations but then the existing trees within
a the floodplain may not be claimed for points. y
ameni y. The porfion l t for subsequent phases being all be of developable size an quality. site
amenity.
B. Point values will be awarded for any type of canopy tree, non - canop tree, and shrub,
Fist that the species claimed for point credit are not listed on the Non -Point Tree
List as prepared by the City Forester.
Accrued landscaping points are expended on landscaping material with the following
point values: (all cariper measurements are at twelve (12 ") inches above the ground.
PLANT MATERIAL POINTS ACCRUED INSTALLED SIZE
NEW PLANTINGS
Canopy Tree
'75 ts.
150 pts.
1.5 to 2 caliper
2.1" to 3.4" caliper
300 pts.
3.5" and larger
Non -canopy Tree
40 pts.
1.25" caliper and larger
Shrubs
10 pts.
Min. 5 gallon
Min. 1 gallon (dwarfs)
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EXISTING PLANTS*
TREES ITHI BARRICADE AREA
Canopy Tree 35 pts. 2" to 14.5" caliper
Non -canopy Tree 40 pts. 1.25" caliper and larger
TREES WITHIN BARRICADE AREA
Canopy Tree 200 pts. Between 4" and 8"
300 pts. 8" and larger
Non- canopy Tree 150 P s. pts and and 4"
larger
* To receive landscape points, all existing trees must be in good form and condition
and reasonably free of damage by insects and /or disease.
C. 100% coverage of groundcover or grass is required in parking lot islands swales and
drainage areas, and the 24 landscape reserve unless otherwise landscaped or existingg
plants are preserved. 100% coverage of groundcover or grass is also required in all
unpaved portions of street or highway right -of -way on or abutting the property and
adjacent property that has been disturbed duiing construction.
If grass is to be used for groundcover, 100% live grass groundcover is required, whether
by solid sod overlay or preplanting and successful takeover of grasses.
D. Every project must expend a minimum of 50% of its point total on canopy trees.
E. Every development must employ an irrigation system.
F. Additional Point Credits
(1) A ten percent (10 %) point credit will be awarded if twenty -five percent (25 %) or
more of parking area consists of enhanced paving.
(2) A ten percent (10 %) point credit for every one percent (1 %) of site area devoted to
special facilities (fountains, benches and planters, water features, etc.).
G. Se
pparation Requirement - Canopy trees must be planted at a minimum of twenty feet
(20') from other canopy trees. Live Oaks (Quercus viginiana) must be planted at a
minimum of 35' from other Live Oaks.
H. Dispersal Requirement - Landscaping must be reasonably dispersed throughout all visible
areas of the site.
11.3 STREETSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
A. Along all ma or arterials and freeways one canopy tree for every, twenty -five feet (25') of
frontage shall be installed. Two (2) non - canopy trees may be substituted for each one (1)
canopy tree. Canopy and non -canopy trees must be selected from the Streetscape Plant
List and may be grouped as desired. One (1) existing tree (minimum of 4" caliper) may
be substituted for each new tree. New trees must be planted within 50' (fifty feet) of the
property line along the street.
B. Along minor arterials, one (1) canopy tree for every thirty -two feet (32') of frontage
shall be installed. Two (2) non - canopy trees may be substituted for one (1) canopy tree.
Canopy and non -canopy trees must be selected from the Streetscape Plant List and may
be grouped as desired. One (1) existing tree (minimum of 4" caliger) may be substituted
for each new tree. New trees must be planted within fifty feet (50') of the property line
along the street.
C. Parking areas adjacent to a ROW shall be screened for any development if parkin is
located between a building and a street right-of-way. nations there b and musP bea
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u sing planting, berms, structural elemens, o r combinations
mi of g above the parking lot pavement elevation.
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D. Dumpsters, concrete retaining walls where more than six vertical inches of untreated
c haracteristics that could be considered loading visually offensive be aoequa ely screen
c ed.
E. Vegetation must be set back twenty feet (20') from any driveway curb and forty -five feet
(45') from the curb at intersections of streets. The unobstructed vertical field of vision
must be between 2 6 and 9 in height.
F. Live Oaks must be planted a minimum of thirty feet (30') behind the street curb.
G. Three hundred (300) additional points shall be provided for every fifty (50) lineal feet of
frontage on a major or minor arteri 1. iv from openings, si e.f clearance triangles, and
other Traffic control areas may be subtracted
1 . more of parking10area point credit
ofe will be
enhanced awarded if twenty -five percent (25%) or
2. A ten percent (10 %) point credit for every one percent (1 %) of site area devoted to
special facilities (water features, etc.).
11.4 STREETSCAPE PLANT LIST
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1. CANOPY TREES
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Live Oak ( rr
Winged El a at
Water Oak ( uercus m r
Chinese Pistac a Pistaci
Post Oak uercus stelIa�
Burr Oak uercus macr
Goldenrain Tree oe rerei
Water Oak uercus m i
Bald Cypress Taxo rum
Willow Oak ( uercus
Red Oak ( Ouercus s um
2. NON - CANOPY TREES
Revd Bud (Cercis canader
Tree Yaupon ex vomrl
Crabapple (M us s ecre
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Tree re e yrt
Shining Sumac (Rhus co
Possumhaw (ilex ecr u
Hawthorn Cratea us L.
Bradford Pear rus s ,
Texas Mt. Laure (&p
Mexican Plum (Prunus i
Rusty Blackhaw vi u�rnu
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11.5 LANDSCAPE /STREETSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
When a landscape/streetscape plan is required, the landscape /streetscape plan shall
contain the following:
A.
1. The location of existing property lines and dimensions of the tract.
2. The location of existing and proposed utilities and all easements on or adjacent to the
lot.
3. An indication of adjacent land uses, existing development and roadways.
4. An irrigation system plan.
5. Landscape information:
a. Landscape points required for site and calculations shown
b. A table showing the size, type (canopy, non - canopy, shrub) and points claimed
for proposed landscaping.
c. Location of landscape plants on plan.
6. Streetscape information:
a. Streetscape points required for site and calculations shown.
b cano y > shrub)gand scientific
claimed f proposed street taping. type (canopy, non -
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c. Location of streetscape plants on plan.
7. The location and diameter of protected existing trees claimed for either landscape or
streetscape requirements, and an indication of how the applicant plans to bamcade
the existing trees from damage during construction.
11.6 MAINTENANCE AND CHANGES
A. Landsca ing /Streetscapping shall be maintained and preserved in accordance with the
approved Landscape / Streetscape Plan. Re lacement of dead landscaping /streetscaping
must occur within forty -five (45) days notification by the Zoning Official or his
dele ate. Replacement material must be of similar character and the same or higher
poin� total as the dead landscaping. Failure to replace dead landscaping, as r uired by
the Zoning Official, shall conslitule a violation of this section of the ordinance�or which
the penalty provision may be invoked.
B. Landscaping /Streetscaping Changes to Existing Sites
1. If changes constituting 25 % or more of the number of canopy and non - canopy trees
are proposed, a revised landscape plan must be submitted for approval. Planting
mus{ occur pursuant to this approved landscape plan.
2. Revised Landscape/Streetscape Plans shall meet the requirements of the
Landscape / Streetscape Ordinance in effect at the time of the revised
landscape /streetscape plan submittal.
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11.7 COMPLETION AND EXTENSION
The Zoning Official or his delegate shall review all landscaping fo en compl l all
with this section and the approved landscape /streetscape plan. Lan p g P g
be completed in compliance with the approved plan befo four (4) months f Oc dat of
issued. however the applicant ma yy receive an
the Certificate of Occu anc upon fhe appppr�oval of an application for extension with a bond or
letter of credit in the amount of Five ($S.9) Dollars times the number of landscape/stre to
nts required for the project. Failure to complete the landscaping /streetscaping
ppooi accordingg to
the approved landscape / streetscape plan at the expiration of t of cre letter f c s n g
cons grounds for forfeitin the bond or ca -ling oft y
Official or delegate. Also, ailure to complete the approved landscaping shall constitute a
violation of this section.
11.8 REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Landscape plaps shall be reviewed by the appropriate staff or reviewing body as outlined in
Section 10.1.
�• 11.9 PARKING, STORAGE, OR DISPLAY
Parking, storage, or display of vehicles or merchandise on required landscape / streetscape areas
or required islands shalt be considered a violation of this ordinance.
11.10 ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE PERMITTED
Variations to the requirements of Section 11 may be approved if the landscape plan is sealed
by a registered landscape architect. Such plans must show reasonable evidence that the
requirements as set forth In Section 11 were used as a guide.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2317 dated March 12, 1998)
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SECTION 12. SIGN REGULATIONS
12.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this section is to establish clear and unambiguous regulations pertaining to
at community, foster
signs in the City of College Station and to promote thereby an
reformation ' The C ty o the Ci y of College Stationan hereby ideas an nthe following
legislative facts:
mot p rolife r a tion ri ocate the go comme
service econf confusion and makes it difficult for travelers and
The increasing heigght of signs within the City is an endless battle for a higher and more visible
%, and a reasonalsle limitation on the height of signs is necessary to prevent visual pollution,
tial windstorm damage, injury or death.
Excessive height in s igns creates clutter and is unsightl and offensive to the members of this
council and many, if not most of the citizens in Co ege Station. The establishment of a
reasonable maximum height for signs will allow effective communication, prevent altitude
�.. competition, and will not penalize smaller business concerns which may not be We to compete
for aerial superiority.
Reasonable provisions pertaining to size, scale, location, design, lighting, permanency, and
�. maintenance are neces sary to avoid visual clutter, preserve and im pprove the appearance and
character of the community, to avoid traffic problems caused by distracting signs or structures
motorist B to prevent deterioratio disregard, ardh and abandonmen of signs or t
ttrructures of
.
This section will complement the provisions of the Federal Highway Beautification Act of
1972.
�,. The Council recognizes that signs are necessary for visual communication for public
convenience, and that businesses and other activities have the right to identify themselves by
using signs which are incidental to the use on the premises where the signs are located. The
f City Council herein seeks to provide a reasonable balance between the right of a person to
identify his or her business or activity, and the ri ghts of the public to be protected against
visual discord and safety hazards that result from the unrestricted proliferation, location and
construction of signs. This section will insure that signs are compatible with adjacent land uses
` and with the total visual environment of the community, in accordance with the City's
comprehensive plan for zoning and land use.
The City Council finds that the rights of residents of this City to fully exercise their rights of
s free speech by the use of signs containing non - commercial messages are subject to minimum
regulation regarding structural safety and setbacks for purposes of traffic protection. The
Council seeks herein to provide for the reasonably prompt removal and disposal of such signs
after they have served their purpose and yet to avoid any interference with First Amendment
freedoms, especially as to persons who are of limited financial means.
The Council finds that instances may occur in the application of this section where strict
enforcement would deprive a person of the reasonable use of a sign, or the reasonable
utilization of a sign in connection with other related property rights, and herein provides for
such persons to have the right to seek variances from the requirements of this chapter for good
cause. The Council finds that it is imperative that enforcement officials apply this section as it
is written, in the interest of equality and fair and impartial application to all persons and that
the use of the variance procedure shall remain the sole administrative means to ;btain any
exception to the terms hereof.
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12.2 DEFINITIONS
SIGN means any written or graphic representation, decoration, form, emblem, trademark,
flag, banner, or other feature or device of similar character which is used for the
communication of commercial information, or communication of ideas or subjects of political
significance, and which:
A. Is a structure or any part thereof, including the roof or wall of a building, or a free
Ir. standing wall or fence;
B. Is written, printed, projected, painted, constructed or otherwise placed or displayed upon
ma da
e i ggn o e bject or d bu ce wh board, pla canopy, awning or vehicle, or upon any
C. By reason of its form, color, wording, symbol desi illumination or motion attracts or
Is designed to attract attention to the subject thereof, or is used as a means of
identification, advertisement or announcement.
D. A sign shall be considered to be a single display surface, a double -faced display surface,
or displa� y device containing elements clearly organized, related and composed to form a
�. unit. Where matter is displayed in a random manner without organized relationship of
elements or where there is reasonable doubt about the relationship of elements, each
element shall be considered to be a single sign; provided, however, that the display of
merchandise through glass windows in any zone where such merchandise may be sold in
6 the ordinary course of business shall not constitute a sign or signs.
APARTMENT /CONDOMINIUM /MOBILE HOME PARK IDENTIFICATION SIGN: An
1p attached sign or a freestanding sign with permanent foundation or moorings, designed for
16 identification of a multi- family residential project or a mobile home park project, and where
adequate provisi(As am by O rdinance No 1169dated hereunder. 12, 1987)
AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A freestanding or wall sign with permanent foundation or
moorings,_ designed for identification of subdivisions of ten (10) to fifty (50) acres, or
identification of a distinct area within a subdivision, and where adequate provision is made for
maintenance hereunder.
ATTACHED SIGN: A sign attached to or applied on and totally supported by a part of a
building.
BANNER/FLAG: A piece of fabric used for decoration (contains no copy or logo) or for
identification (contains copy and /or logo).
COMMERCIAL SIGN: A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service,
entertainment, or attraction sold offered, or existin 54 dated A pril 9, 1992)
(As amended by Ordinance No.
DEVELOPMENT SIGN: A sign announcing a proposed subdivision or a proposed building
project.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1702 dated April 23, 198 7)
DIRECTIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGN: A sign utilized as a traffic control device in
off -street parking or access areas.
FREESTANDING COMMERCIAL SIGN: A sign supported by one or more columns, poles
or bars extended from the ground or from an object on the ground, or that is erected on the
ground; the term includes all signs which are not substantially supported by a building or part
thereof, or which are substantially supported by a building or part thereof, when the sole
significant purpose As t amended by O d ni part No . 1954 s teed April 9, 1992) t sign.
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FUEL PRICE SIGN: A sign used to advertise the current price of fuel at locations where fuel
is sold.
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HOME OCCUPATION SIGN: A sign used to identify the name and occupation of a person
with a legal home occupation.
LOW PROFILE SIGN: A sign with a permanent foundation which is not attached to a
building, but is a stand -alone sign and which does not exceed 60 S.F. in area and 4 feet in
height.
NON - COMMERCIAL SIGN: A work of art or message which is ,political, religious, or
+r pertaining to a point of view, expression, opinion, or idea that contains no reference to the
endorsement, advertising of or promotion of patronage, of a business, commodity, service,
entertainment, or attraction nd d by sol dinanc 7 . 19
54dated April 9, 1992)
OFF - PREMISE COMMERCIAL SIGN: A sign which directs attention to a business,
commodity, service, entertainment, or attraction sold, offered, or existing elsewhere than upon
the premises where such sign is displayed.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
ON- PREMISE COMMERCIAL SIGN: A sign which directs attention to a business,
commodity, service entertainment, or attraction sold, offered, or existing the premises
where such sign is displayed. This definitio does not ated non - co mmercial i )igns.
(As amended by Ordinance P
POLITICAL SIGN: Any sign which promotes a primary p
diida candidate public office or which shl be
advocates a on any soci n -comme vial except where Political are regulations
considered in the category of no signs P
pertaining to their removal after an election.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
PORTABLE SIGN: A sign which is not affixed or attached to real property by poles, stakes or
other members which are placed into the ground or upon some other type of permanent
foundation; trailer signs, any sign with wheels or skids and any sign which is constructed so
as to sit upon the surface of the ground, without subsurface attachment or extension.
PREMISES: An area of land planned and designed as a single comprehensive project,
considered from the time the plan is first submitted to the Planning Department either at plat
stage or site plan stage.
REAL ESTATE, FINANCE and CONSTRUCTION SIGN: An attached or freestanding sign
erected upon a lot or parcel of land for the purpose of advertising same for sale or lease, or
advertising the furnishing of interim or permanent financing for a project, or for the furnishing
of labor, materials or the practice of crafts on the job site.
ROOF SIGN: An outdoor advertising display sign erected, constructed, or maintained on the
roof of a building or which is wholly dependent upon a building for sup po rt, and which
projects above the point of a building with a flat roof six feet above the eave line of a building
with a shed, gambrel, gable or hip roof, or the deci line of a building with a mansard roof.
See illustrations at the end of this section.
SUBDIVISION IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A freestanding or wall sign with permanent
concrete foundation or moorings, designed for permanent identification of a subdivision of
greater than fifty (50) acres, and where adequate provision is made for permanent maintenance
hereunder.
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12.3 GENERAL- PROVISIONS
A. BUILDING PERMITS: A permit shall be required for the following types of signs:
Apartment/Condominium /Mobile Home Park Identification Signs
Attached Signs
Development Signs
Freestanding Signs
Roof Signs
Subdivision and Area Identification Signs
Permits shall be issued by the Building Official with approval by the Zoning Official
upon receipt of a properly completed application which demonstrates that the applican t's
The fee t i for such perm is shall be established of bylthe section
ity and
ounc City's
om 's timeto time by
resolution.
No permit shall be required for the following signs:
Real Estate, Finance and Construction Signs
Directional Traffic Control Signs
Home Occupation Signs
Non - Commercial Signs
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
B. SUBDIVISION AND AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN: Area Identification signs shall
be permitted upon private property in any zone to identify subdivisions of ten (10) to
fifty . 00) . acres in size and subject to tale requirements set forth in Table II. Area
Identification signs may also be used within a large subdivision to identify distinct areas
within that subdivision, subject to the requirements in Table II.
Subdivision signs shall be ermitted upon private property in an zone to identify
subdivisions of greater than fifty (50) acres, subject to the requirements set forth in Table
II.
Both area identification and subdivision signs must be located on the premises as
identified by a preliminary or master preliminary plat of the subdivision. Subdivision
signs will be permitted only at major intersections on the perimeter of the subdivision
(intersection of two collector or larger streets). At each intersection either one or two
subdivision signs may be permitted so long as the total area of the signs does not exceed
150 square feet. Banners or flags may be utilized as subdivision identification signs but
the overall height shall not exceed sixty (60) feet.
Indirect lighting is permissible but no optical effects, moving arts or alternating, erratic
or flashing li ghts shall be permitted. Landscaping valued at 50 points (as described in
Section 11 of the Zoning Ordinance) shall be installed around each subdivision sign.
Adequate arrangements for permanent maintenance of all signs and any landscaping, in
conjunction with such signs shall be made, which may be through an owners association
if one exists or is created for this purpose.
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C. APARTMENT /CONDOMINIUM /MOBILE HOME PARK IDENTIFICATION SIGN:
An apartment/condominium /mobile home park identification sign may be either an
attached sign or a freestanding sign. It shall be pplaccende upon the private P home prop r an R7
particular multi - family project in an R4, R5 or Rb
zone subject to the requirements set forth in Table II. The
apartment/condominium /mobile home park identification sign shall list the name and
facilities available and may have leasing or sales information incorporated as a part u the
sign. An apartment or condominium pro ect must have a minimum of 24 dwelling units
�i• to qualify for an identification sign. Indirect lightingg is permissible, but no optical
effects, moving parts, or alternating, erratic or flaslling lights or devices shall be
permitted. Any mobile home parks existing at the time of this ordinance that are non -
conformin may still utilize an identification sign meeting the provisions of this section
and Table �As amended by Ordinance No. 1695 dated February 12, 1987)
D. DEVELOPMENT SIGN: A development sign may be placed only on private property
subject to the requirements in TablelI.
A development sign for a building project shall be removed if the prot1ect has not
received a building permit at the end of twelve (12) months. The Zoning Ufficial may
renew the sign permit for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period upon regRest.
Once a building Permit for the project is received, the sign may stay in place until 75
percent of the project is leased or a permanent sign is installed, whichever comes first.
r. A development sin for a proposed subdivision shall be removed if a preliminary or final
plat has not been approved by the end of twelve (12) months. The Zoning Official may
renew the sign permit for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period upon request.
f Once a plat has been approved, the sign permit is valid as long as a relimmary plat is in
eliminary plat, for twent y -four �24) mo
effect, or in the absence of a valid pr nthsrom the
date of approval of a final plat.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1702 dated April 23, 198 7)
E. DIRECTIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGN: Directional Traffic Control signs may be
utilized as traffic control devices in off - street parking areas subject to the requirements
set forth in Table II. Logo or cop may be permitted but shall be less than 50% of the
area of the directional sign. No directional traffic control sign shall be permitted within
or upon the right-of-way f any public street unless its construction, design, and location
have been approved by the City Traffic Engineer.
F. PORTABLE SIGNS: Portable Signs are not permitted within the City Limits of the City
of College Station.
G. REAL ESTATE /FINANCE /CONSTRUCTION SIGNS: One real estate sign not
exceeding ixteen (16 )square feet in total area (exclusive of stakes and posts) may be
erected al any time while a property is offered for sale or lease to the public. Properties
with a minimum of 150 feet of frontage shall be allowed one real estate sign not
exceeding 32 square feet in total area. Properties with a minimum of 2 acres and frontage
on 2 i st n to be shall determined b the amount of frontage as stated above. s treet with the area of
the sign Y
One finance sign and three construction signs (for a total of 4 signs), not exceeding 16
' square feet in total area each (exclusive of stakes and posts) may be erected once a
building permit has been issued on a property. Properties with a minimum of 10 acres
and 1,000 feet of frontage shall be allowed one finance sign and three construction signs
not exceeding 32 square - teet in total area each.
Real estate, finance and construction signs may be either attached or freestanding and
only those visible from the street are limited in number (see exempt signs Section 12.3
P.).
All such signs shall be maintained by the persons in control of the premises so as to
remain erect and in good re air. Such signs shall be removed by the property owner or
other person in control of the Such if they are damaged, broken or incapable of
remaining erect.
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Such signs must be removed by the owner or person in control of the premises when
either the property has sold or been leased and /or when performance under the
construction contract or subcontract (in the case of construction signs) has been
completed. In all cases, financing and construction signs shall be removed prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
H. NON-COMMERCIAL , o S
non- o POLITICAL erc l signs, political signs except as not the
1. No commercial message shall be shown on any non-commercial sign.
2. No non-commercial sign:
(a) May be located within public road right -of -way of the State of Texas; or
(b) May be located off the premises of the property owner who is displaying the
sign; or
(c) May exceed the restrictions set forth in Table 1; or
(d) May be located within any sight distance triangle as defined b the Zoning
Ordinance or where determined by the City Manager or his designate as a
location that would hinder intersection visibility.
(e) May be located within the Cit * ht-of way ad'acent to undeveloped property.
(As amended by Ordinance 11�o. 1954 dateMpril 9, 1992)
This provision is necessary to avoid clutter, proliferation, and dangerous distraction to
drivers caused by close proximity of such signs to automobile traffic, to avoid damage to
automobiles which may leave thepaved ii throadway inter to bypass such s t rio regulatory
the necessity for pedestrians to step
alternative exists to accomplish this police power obligation.
In the event that an y political sign is located in a public right -of -way of the State, it shall
be removed by the City.
All political Is T am nde rem Ordnance with
No. 1954 dated t he 1992) electio
I. HOME OCCUPATION SIGNS: A person having a legal home the building or porch of a
residence. The sin may contain only the name and occupation of the resident. ' It shall be
attached directly to the face of the building or porch. It shall not exceed 2 square feet in
area, shall not be illuminated in any way and shall not project more than 24 inches
bey ond the building or pooccupation may display a home occupation sign on the face of
rch. No permit is required. No display of merchandise or other forms of commercial
communication shall be allowed within a residential area, unless same are in existence
prior to the adoption of this section in connection with a use which is presently a lawful
non - conforming use within the district. Such non - conforming signs may be maintained
until the non - conforming uses of the building cease subject to the requirements for
shall prevveri he Dis even if the non-conforming of s u a of the premises s an f onti h nuous.
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J. ROOF SIGNS: Roof signs shall be regulated as freestanding signs.
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IAL SIGNS: Freestanding commercial signs are allowed
K. FREESTANDING COMMERC
only on developed commercial property in A -P, C -1 C -2 C -3 C -B, M -1 and M -2 zone.
One freestanding sign shall be allowed in an A -P , zone only when the premise has a
minimum of 2 acres, subject to the requirements set forth in Table II. One low profile
sign shall be allowed in an A -P zone when the premise has less than Two (2) acres
subject to the requirements set forth in Table II. Height, area and setback requirements
for all other freestanding signs are found in Tables I and U. See Section 12.3 concerning
banners and flags.
• premise with less than 75 feet of frontage shall be allowed to use one low profile sign.
• for one f ees with nding sign rat er feet of
o frontage
e 1 w profile be allowed to use Table I standards
A premise with more than 150 feet of frontage shall be allowed to use Table I standards
for one freestanding sign or any number of low profile signs as long as there is a
minimum separation between signs of 150 feet.
Premises
corresponding to the resulting frontage as g descriibed in combined
e preceding parag utilize
The si n applicant may elect the frontage street where two streets at the corner are
class f ed the all be cons e thoroughfare nage strut n two differently classified streets, then
the greater
No more than one freestanding sign shall be allowed on any premises except when all of
the following conditions are met:
1. The site must be zoned C -1, C -2, C -3, C -B, M -1 or M -2.
2. The site must be twenty -five (25) acres or more in area.
3. The site must have 1,000 feet (or more) of continuous unsubdivided fronts a on any
major arterial street (as classified in the thoroughfare plan) toward Mich one
additional freestanding sign is to be displayed.
Balloons or gas - filled objects may be used for display or advertising for special events
with no required permit.. Maximum height sixty (60) feet. One use allowed for 3 days
maximum time per premise per 30 da period.
(As amended by Ordinance o. 1676 dated September 11, 1986)
L. ATTACHED SIGNS: Attached signs in areas zoned C -N, A -P, C -1, C -2 C -3, C -B, M-
land M -2 are commercial signs under this section. An attached sign shall advertise only
the name of, uses of, or goods or services available within the building to which the sign
is attached. Such sign shall be parallel to the face of the building, shall not be
cantilevered away from the structure, and shall not extend more than one foot from any
exterior buildin face, mansard, awning or canopy (see Roof Sign definition). There
shall be no pained roof signs.
M. FLAGS: One freestanding corporate flag per premise, not to exceed 40 feet in height or
100 sq.ft. in area is allowed in mulfi family, commercial, and industrial zones or
developments.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1888 dated July 11, 1991)
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N. SIGNS FOR CONDITIONAL USES: Signs for conditional uses shall comply with the
regulations for the zoning district in which the conditional use is permitted. An applicant
wishing to propose signage using the requirements of a zoning district different frrom the
one in which the conditional use is permitted must receive approval from the Planning
and Zoning Commission as part of the conditional use permit process.
After receipt of a recommendation of the City Planner the Commission may permit the
requirements of a different zoning district to be used for the purposes of signage when
the Commission finds:
1. That the proposed signage is compatible with signage allowed in surrounding zoning
districts.
2. That the proposed signage meets the intent of this section; and,
3. That the proposed signage is in harmony with the development policies, and goals
and objectives embodied in the Comprehensive Plan for development of the City.
O. PROHIBITED SIGNS: The following signs shall be - prohibited in the City of College
Station:
1. Portable and Trailer Signs.
2. Off . premise signs, both commercial and non - commercial, except on City of College
Station property where there has been a determination and minute order of the City of
College Station City Council which finds that the display of the sign does as follows:
(a) promotes a positive image of the City of College Station for the attraction of
business or business or tourism; and
(b) depicts an accomplishment of an individual or group; and
(c) creates a positive community spirit.
Upon such order, the City of College Station can authorize, upon approved
construction plans, the following:
(a) a sign on a City of College Station water tower; or
(b) an entrance sign to be located on City of College Station property such that it is
visible from the Highway Six East By -pass; or
' (c) a sign to be located on City rights -of -way.
Said sign shall be displayed for a period ordered by the City Council or as may be
decided by it from time to time.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
3. Signs painted on roof tops.
4. Banners or flags containing copy or logo, excluding the flags of any country, state
city or school are prohibited in residential zones and on any residentially developed
property except when flags are used as subdivision signs). Flags as described in
SSec ion 1 3M. and Section 12.3P. will be permitted.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1888 dated July 11, 1991)
5. Signs and displays with flashing, blinking or traveling lights, or erratic or other
moving parts either internal or external to the premise, and oriented and visible to
vehicular traffic, provided that time and temperature signs are permissible if the
maximum area and setback requirements of this section are met and if the commercial
information or content of such signs is restricted to no more than 8 square feet.
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6. Any signs which are intended to o �
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bear such words as "stop", "slow", caution , danger warning , or other words,
and which are erected for purposes other than actual traffic control or warning to the
public.
7. Any sign which emits sound, odor or visible matter.
8. Banners are prohibited in residential zones and on any residentially zoned property.
Banners will be treated as attached or freestanding signs, as applicable, when used on
commercial or industrial properties.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1888 dated July 11, 1991)
P. EXEMPT SIGN: The following signs are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
1. Signs that are not easily read from beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel on
which they are located or from any public thoroughfare or traveled right- of -wa.
Such signs are not exempt from the safety regulations contained herein and in Ci y
building and electrical codes.
2. Official notices posted by government officials in the performance of their duties;
government signs controlling traffic, regulating ublic conduct, . identifying streets, or
warning of danger. (Bulletin boards or identiTication signs accessory to government
buildings or other buildings are subject to the provisions of this chapter.)
3. Temporary signs erected by private property owners for the purpose of warning of a
dangerous defect or condition, or other hazard to the public.
4. Non - commercial signs on private property or works of art that in no way identify, or
advertise a product or business, or by their location and placement impede traffic
safety.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
5. Temporary decorations or displays, if they are clearly incidental to and are
customarily and commonly associated with any national, local or religious
celebration.
6. Temporary or permanent signs erected by public utilities or construction companies to
warn of the location of pipelines, electrical conduits, or other dangers or conditions in
public rights -of -way.
7. Signs that are displayed on motor vehicles that are being operated or stored in the
normal course of a business, such as signs indicating the name or the type of
business, that are located on moving vans, delivery trucks, trailers and other
commercial vehicles; but only if the primary purpose of such vehicles is not for the
display of the signs thereon, and only if such vehicles are parked or stored in areas
appropriate to their use as commercial or delivery vehicles, such as service areas or
locations close to the business building(s) away from public traffic areas.
8. Signs carried by a person and not set on or affixed to the ground.
9. Outdoor advertising display signs for sponsors of charitable events held on public
properties. These signs may be dispplayed for the duration of the event or not more
han 3 days with approval of the Cify Manager.
10. Flags used as political symbols being the United States and Texas flags only.
11. Flags used solely for decoration and not containing any copy or logo and located only
in multi - family, commercial and industrial districts or developments. In multi - family
developments, such flags will be restricted to twenty five (25) square feet in area, M
feet in height, and the number shall be restricted to no more than 12 flags per
building plot.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1888 dated July 11, 1991)
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' 12. Balloons and /or other gas filled objects located in any zoning district; which balloon
and /or gas filled object shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height and shall not
contain or display any logo but shall be used soleI for decorative u ses.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1676 dated September 11, 1 86
Q. FUEL PRICE SIGN: Service stations will be allowed one sign er site, the area of which
shall not exceed 16 square feet and will not be included in the allowable area of any
freestanding sign. This sign cannot be located within the right -of -way.
R. STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. A building permit shall be required in addition to any permit under this section, in
accordance with the provisions of the College Station Building Code. The provisions
of this ordinance shall control over the provisions of the Building Code only where
clearly inconsistent therewith.
2. Abandoned, Damaged, or Unsafe Signs:
(a) The provisions of this section shall apply when in conflict with the provisions of
the Building Code, but where the provisions of both ordinances are not
inconsistent, the enforcement of either shall be permissible and remedies or
penalties cumulative.
(b) All abandoned signs and their supports shall be removed within 60 days from the
date of abandonment. All damaged signs shall be repaired or removed within 60
days. The Zoning Official shall have authority to rant a 30 day time extension
where he determines there is a reasonable necessity for same.
(c) Discontinuance of use or removal of any non - conforming sign or any sign in
connection with a non - conforming use shall create a presumption of an intent to
abandon said sign. A non - conforming sign that is damaged and not repaired
within sixty (60) days shall be presumed tole abandoned.
S. MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS:
1. No sign shall be placed in a City of College Station drainage or utility easement
unless approval is granted by the City Engineer. Location in an easement shall be
subject to a written agreement entered into by all parties involved. Any damage to or
relocation of signs located in easements because of the City's use of the easement
shall be the responsibility of the owner of the sign. The City when possible, shall
give the owner prior notice of the use of the easement which will affect the sign. This
is also applicable to all exempt signs.
2. Signs may be internally or externally lighted as long as the light is so designed as to
be shielded away from, adjoining residential premises and does not impair drivers'
visibility on adjoining rights of way.
T. AMORTIZATION AND ABATEMENT OF NON - CONFORMING SIGNS:
1. The following typpees of signs shall become non - conforming upon passage of this
section, and shall be brought into compliance or removed within b months of the date
' of this ordinance:
Prohibited signs as defined in Section 12.0.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
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12.4 VARIANCES
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS: The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have jurisdiction to
hear requests for a variance from the terms of this section. For the granting of a
variance, a favorable vote of no less than 4 of 5 members of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment shall be necessary. The Board shall be authorized to grant a variance from
the terms hereof if and only if, they find that the strict enforcemenf of this section would
create a substantial hardship to the a plicant, by virtue of unique special conditions not
generally found within the City, and Fiat the granting of the variance would preserve the
spirit and intent of the Ordinance, and would serve the general interests of the public and
the applicant.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1954 dated April 9, 1992)
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ALOWABLE AREAS
FOR FREESTANDING SIGNS
FRONTAGE
MAX.AREA'
(FEET)
(SS. FT.)
0 -50
25
51 -100
50
101 -150
75
151 -200
100
201 -250
125
251 -300
150
301 -350
175
351 -400
200
401 -450
225
451 -500
250
501 -550
275
551 -600+
300
NOTES
TABLE I
1. FRONTAGE - the number of feet fronting on a public
street to which a sign is oriented.
2. AREA - the area in square feet of a single face sign, or
(1) side of a double face sign, or half the sides of a
multi -face sign.
3. The area of a freestanding sign is the area enclosed by
the minimum imaginary rectangle of vertical and
horizontal lines which fully contain all extremities,
exclusive of supports, of a horizontal view of the sign.
4. The maximum area of any freestanding sign may not
exceed either that allowed by the chart above or the
square of (1 /6) the distance in feet from the base of
the sign to the curb or pavement edge of the frontage
street, whichever is greater.
•5. On comer lots, the frontage street shall be the greater
street as classified on the throughfare plan. Where
two streets are the same, the applicant may choose
the frontage street.
ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS FOR
FREESTANDING SIGNS
(Distance from curb/ pavement edge in feet)
AT LEAST LESS THAN HEIGHT
10
15
4.5'
15
20
8.0'
20
25
1 1.0'
25
30
14.0'
30
35
16.0'
35
40
19.0'
40
45
21.0'
45
50
23.0'
50
55
26.0'
55
60
29.0'
60
65
31.0'
65
70
34.0'
70+
35.0'
100+
'50.0'
NOTES
1. DISTANCE FROM CURB - the distance in feet from
the curb or pavement edge to the nearest part of the
sign.
2. HEIGHT - height of the sign measured from the
elevation of the curb or pavement edge.
3. No freestanding sign shall exceed 35' in height except
as in No. 5 below.
4. On corner lots only, the frontage street (as defined in
No. 4. above) can be used to determi:i height and
area.
'5. Tracts zoned C -1. C -2. C -3, M -1 & M -2 with a mini-
mum 100' of frontage on S.H.6 East Bypass may have
a sign up to a maximum of 50' in height with a
minimum distance from the right -of -way of 100'. The
sign shall not be closer than 200' to any property
zoned R -1. R- IA, R -2 or R -3.
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TABLE II
Summary of Sign Regulations
Sign Permitted Maximum Maximum Number Permit
Classification District Area Height Setback Allowed Required
Subdivision all 150 sf
Area I.D. all 16 sf
Apt. /Condo /MH R- 4,R- 5,R- 6,R -7' 100 sf
Development all 35 sf on 50' ROW
(Project) 65 sf on 60' ROW
Development
(Subdivision)
Traffic
Control
Real Estate
15' 10' from ROW 1
4' 4' from curb 1 /curbcut
8' 10' from ROW Sec.12.3.G
Finance/ 8' 10' from ROW 3 eonst.
Construction 1 Finance
Political all See Table 1 10 ' from curb n/a
if area > 2 sf
Roof shall be treated as commercial freestanding sign
Freestanding A -P 100 sf 10' 10' from ROW 1 /premise
if > 2 acres
Freestanding C -1, C -2, C -3, M -1 ,M -2 See Table 1 Sec.12.3.K
Low Profile A -P, C -2, C -3, 60sf 4' 10' from ROW Sec.12.3.K
Attached Sec. 12.3.1,
Exempt Sec. 12.3-P
Prohibited Sec. 12.3.0
• Refer to Sec. 12.3.C. (As amended by Ordinance No. 1695 dated February 12, 1987)
150 sf on 70' ROW
250 sf on >70' ROW
all same as above
R -4, R -5, R -6, A -P, 3 sf
C -1, C -2, C -3, M -1, M -2
all <150' frontage -16sf
> 150' frontage -32 sf
alI < 150' frontage -16 sf
> 150 'frontage -32 sf
15'
10' from ROW
Sec-12.3..B
yes
4'
10' from ROW
Sec. 12.3.B
yes
10'
10' from ROW
1 /project•
yes
15'
10 ' from ROW
1
yes
yes
no
no
no
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
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MANSARD
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GAMBREL
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SECTION 13. DUTIES AND LE IITATIONS OF THE ZONING OFFICIAL
13.1 The Zoning Official shall have the power to make inspections of buildings and premises
' to carry out his duties herein.
13.2 The Zoning Official shall examine all Building Permit applications and shall certify that
the proposed construction, moving, alteration, or use of land either does or does not
comply with the provisions of this ordinance.
13.3 The Zoning Official shall not grant an exception to the actual meaning of any clause,
order or regulation contained in this ordinance to any person making application for a
building permit.
13.4 The Zoning Official shall not make changes in this ordinance or vary the terms of this
ordinance in carrying out his duties as Zoning Official.
13.5 The Zoning fficial must certify all Certificates of Occupancy prior to issuance by the
Building Off facial.
13.6 The Zoning Official shall perform the duties imposed under the provisions of the
College Station City Code, as amended from time to time.
13.7 The Zoning Official shall interpret and apply this . ordinance. If the Zoning Official
determines that the meaning of a word or provision is unclear, or that its apprication to
a particular circumstance is uncertain, or upon written request for an interpretation by
an interested party, the Zoning Official shall prepare a written interpretation or
determination setting forth the reasons and explanation therefor, and shall forward
same to the pity Attorney. Unless the interpretation or determination of the Zoning
Official is subsequently revised in writing b said official, or modified by amendment
of this ordinance the City Council, the determination shall be conclusively presumed
to be correct thereafter. In the event of an appeal from such determinaflon by the
' Zoning Official under Section 15, the decision o the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall
be forwarded to the City Attorney. Determination of the board shall be conclusively
resumed to be correct thereafter, unless modified by amendment of this ordinance by City Council.
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13.8 The Zoning fficial shall investigate alleged violations of this ordinance, and shall
conduct an organized effort to inspect visually the appearance of all uses within the
City. If a violation or suspected p violation is found, enforcement efforts will be
undertaken by such official, including one or more of the following:
A. The Zoning Official shall forego criminal prosecution for a reasonable time in an
effort to secure voluntary compliance.
B. The Zoning Official may file a complaint with the College Station Municipal Court
whenever such official has probable cause to believe that a violation of this
ordinance has occurred or is occurring. The Zoning Official shall not seek or obtain
a warrant resulting in the arrest of any person unless actual danger to the safety of a
person or property of the public currently exists or unless the person fails to sign a
citation pursuant to Sub - section (d).
The Zoning Official may prepare a written notice to be delivered to a suspected
violator prior to the filing of a misdemeanor complaint or shall prepare such written
notice to a suspected violator simultaneously with the filing of a misdemeanor
complaint. Such notice may be delivered in person or by certified mail to the
suspected violator, or to an person in charge of the property where the violation is
occurring. The Zoning Off cial may post such a copy in a conspicuous place on the
property, and shall post such a notice in the event that a notice sent by certified
mail is returned. Such notice shall be in writing include a statement of the reasons
for its issuance, set forth the requirements of this ordinance which are applicable
and which are suspected to be or to have been violated, and advise the person that a
complaint has been filed, if such is the case, or of the date upon which a complaint
will be filed. Such notice shall never be an element of any offense under this
ordinance but the existence of actual notice to a person shall be relevant to and
considered by the Court in assessing a fine upon conviction of any offense
hereunder.
I C. The Zoning Official, or duly designated representative, shall have the authority to
i viP ritntinnc fnr the vinlntinn of a nrnvisinns of this ordinance. In the event that
an individual signs a copy of the `citation given to him or her, he thereby
acknowledges receipt of same and promises to contact the Municipal Court and
arrange for the entry, of a plea and a hearing where necessary, within ten (10) days
of the date of the citation. If the defendant shall not sign a citation, the Zoning
Official shall proceed to prepare and file a formal complaint with the Judge of the
Municipal Court, and shall seek the issuance of a warrant, delivering same to the
appropriate law enforcement officer for the resulting arrest of the defendant.
D. The Zoning Official shall be entitled to present to the Judge of the Municipal Court
a sworn affidavit showing probable cause to believe that a violation of this
ordinance has occurred or is occurring upon any premises, and to obtain the
issuance of a warrant to enter and inspect such premises for evidence of violations.
Except pursuant to a warrant, no non - consensual entry by such official shall be
authorized as to any building or enclosed structure, or portion thereof, not then
open to the public.
E. The Zoning Official shall be entitled to request the filing of a petition for
extraordinary relief in the a prohibitory
ppropriate court, seeking a mandatory or
I injunction; and upon reviewing such request in writing, setting forth specific facts
and provisions of this ordinance or requirements imposed by site plan hereunder
which are being iolated, the City Attorney shall proceed immediately to seek such
relief, on behalf of the City and the Zoning Official.
F. The utilization of a development agreement. Pursuant to an agreement for voluntary
compliance in connection with a development agreement or otherwise, the Zoning
Official may impose by mutual consent a civil penalty, which shall be paid to the
I General Fund of the City.
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`r SECTION 14. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
A Use Permit is a document authorizing the existence of a conditional use, as this term is
herein defined. The issuance of a Use Permit may be prerequisite to the issuance of a Building
Permit or Certificate of Occupancy but shall not alleviate the requirement for a Building
Permit or Certificate of Occupancy where this requirement would otherwise exist.
A Use Permit is required for all conditional uses. A Use Permit may have a specified time
limitation attached and may impose conditions other than those which are specifically set forth
in this ordinance.
14.1 APPROVAL - RESPONSIBILITY
A. The Commission shall have the responsibility for the consideration of Use Permits for
F- conditional uses as enumerated in 8.12 after public hearing as defined herein.
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14.2 PROCEDURE
r A. CONDITIONAL USES: The Commission may issue a conditional use permit
authorizing a conditional use as enumerated in Sections 7 and 8.12 after an application
`. has been filed with the City Planner and after a public hearing.
The application shall be accompanied by a check made payable to the City of Collegge
Station for a filing fee to be determined by the City Council. The filing fee shall not be
refundable. If the hearing for a use permit is C � ppoostponed due to an action of an
apppli can t, an additional fee as determined by the city Council will be required prior to
establishing a new hearing date. Until all fees have been paid in full no action shall be
taken on any appl filed or appeal. Such application may be filed at the time of
application for Building Permit or may be prior to such application for Building
Permit; however, it must be accompanied by a site plan showing the proposed use o
the land and buildings and must show the surrounding land use in such detail as
' necessary to clarify the claims made in the application. The City Planner shall forward
such information to the Commission with his recommendation.
B. The applicant shall give public notice by p ublication in a local newspaper of general
1 circulation at lease fifteen (15) days prior fo a date set for a public hearing before the
Commission. The CityPlanner shall notify all property owners of record two
hundred (200) of the pro erty in question. The notice may be served by its deposit in
the municipality, properly addressed with postage paid, in United States mail at least
ten (10) days prior to the date set for the public hearing. The City Planner shall also
give a report and recommendation to the Commission on the date of hearing.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2285 dated December 11, 1997)
C. The Commission, after receipt of report and recommendation of the City Planner, may
permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions and. safeguards, when, after
public notice and hearing, the Commission finds:
1. That the proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in this ordinance
for this type of use;
2. That the proposed use meets the purpose and intent of this ordinance and is in
' harmony with the development policies and goals and objectives as embodied in the
Comprehensive Plan for Development of the City; and
3. That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of
the surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, nor be substantially or permanently
injurious to neighboring property.
D. The Commission may impose additional reasonable restrictions or conditions to carry
out the spirit and intent of this ordinance and to mitigate adverse effects of the proposed
use. These requirements may include, but are not limited to, increased open space,
loading and parking requirements, additional landscaping, and additional improvements
such as curbing, sidewalks and screening.
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E. An y person or persons, jointly or severally aggrieved by a decision of the Commission
may present to the City Secretary an appeal, setting forth that such decision is unjust
and /or was made in error, in whole or in part. The appeal must be in writing, must
specify the grounds of injustice and /or the points on which the Commission erred and
must 6e signed by the appellant(s).
1> Such appeal shall be presented to the City Secretary within ten (10) days after the final
decision of the Commission and not thereafter. The City Secretary shall then schedule
to a public hearin before the pity Council and shall notify all property owners within two
hundred (200' feet of the subject property under appeal. This notice, in a form
prepared b t]e City Planner, shall be served b ifs deposit in the municipality,
t roperly addressed with postage paid, in United Staes mail and shall be given no later
han ten (10) days prior o the date set for the public hearing. Notification, as prepared
by the City planner, shall also be given by the City Secretary by publication in a local
newspaper of general circulation a least fifteen (15) days pnor to the date set for the
public hearing.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2285 dated December 11, 1997)
The City Council shall hold a public hearing to consider the appeal and shall uphold the
decision of the Commission as it was passed, overturn the decision of the Commission
in its entirety or remand the case back to the Commission for reconsideration of certain
and specific points.
14.3 RECORDING
One (1) copy of an approved Use Permit shall be given to the owner of the property, and one
(1) copy shall be filed in the office of the City Planner.
14.4 DEVELOPMENT
Following the issuance of a Use Permit, the Zoning Official shall insure that if the
development is undertaken it is completed in compliance with said permit. If the Buildin
Permit has not been issued by the Building Official to the development within twelve (16
months after the date granted, the Use Permit is automatically canceled. The Zoning Official,
upon approval by the City Planner, may extend the Use Permit for up to one (1) additional six-
month period upon written request from the applicant, which must be received before the date
of cancellation.
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1r SECTION 15. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, VARIANCES, APPEALS, AND THE BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT
15.1 CREATION OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The City Council shall provide for the appointment of a Board of Adjustment and the
regulations and restrictions adopted shall be pursuant to the provisions of applicable statutory
requirements of the State of Texas. The Board of Adjustment may, in a ropriate cases and
subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, make special the terms of this
zoning ordinance in harmony with its general purpose and intent and in accordance with
general and specific rules herein contained.
15.2 POWERS AND DUTIES
The Board of Adjustment shall have the following powers:
A. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order requirement,
decision, interpretation, or determination made by the Zoning Official in the
enforcement of this ordinance.
B. To interpret the intent of the Zoning District Map where uncertainty exists because the
physical features on the ground vary from those on the Zoning District Map and none
of the rules set forth in Section 2 apply.
C. To hear and decide requests for special exceptions to:
1. Allow the substitution of one non-conforminK use for another non - conforming use
when the extent of the substituted use is Tound to be less detrimental to the
environment than the first.
2. Allow the enlargement of a buildin devoted to a non - conforming use where such
enlargement is necessary and incidental to the existing use of such building and
does not increase the area of the building devoted to a non - conforming use more
than twenty -five percent f25 %) and does not prolong the life of the non - conforming
use or prevent a return of such property to a conforming use.
3. Allow the reconstruction of a non - conforming structure or building on the lot or
tract occupied by such building if the cost of reconstruction is less than sixty
percent (60%) of the appraised value of the structure or building and if the
reconstruction would not prevent the return of such property to a conforming use or
increase the non - conformity of such non - conforming structure or building.
D. To initiate on its motion, or cause to be presented by interested property owner, action
to bring about the discontinuance of a non-conforming structure or use under an plan
whereby full value of the structure can be amortized within a definite period of time,
taking into consideration the general character of the neighborhood and the necessity
for all property to conform to the regulations of this ordinance.
E. To authorize upon appeal variances of the yard, lot width, lot depth, signs, minimum
setback, off -street parking or off -street loading regulations from the terms of this
ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, where owing to special
conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in
unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and
substantial justice done.
F. To authorize upon appeal variances to the drainage ordinance, that when acting in this
capacity the Zoning Board of Adjustments must have one of the alternates with an
engineering background present during hearing of case.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2285 dated December 11, 1997)
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15.3 ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
The Board of Adjustment shall consist of five (5) members who are residents of the City and
qualified voters. Each shall be appointed for a term of two (2) ears, except that two (2
members appointed initially sha71 have terms of only one (1� year. Ater the initi
appointmenfs, two � 2 members shall be appointed in odd numbered years to maintain a
membership of five members.
Members shall be removable for cause by the City Council upon written charges and after a
public hearing. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose term
becomes vacant. However the City Council may provide for the appointment of four (4)
alternate members of the hoard of Adjustment who shall serve in the absence of one (1) or
+■ more regular members when requested' to do so. Two (2) of the alternate members must be
licensed engineers in the State OT Texas. All cases to be heard by the Board of Adjustment
will always be heard by a minimum number of four (4) members. These alternate members
when appointed shall serve for the same period as the regular members and any vacancies shall
+r be filled in the same manner and shall be subject to removal as the regular members.
(As amended by Ordinance Mo. 2285 dated December 11, 1997)
15.4 RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Board shall develop and adopt rules in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.
Meetings of the Board shall be held at the call of the Chairman and at such other times as the
Board may determine. Such Chairman , or in his absence the acting Chairman may administer
oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. All meetings of the Board shad be open to the
public. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote, indicating such
act, and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be
immediately filed in the office of the Board (the office of the City Planner) and shall be a
public record.
15.5 APPEALS
Appeals to the Board of Adjustment may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer,
department board commission, or committee of the City affected by an decision of the
Zoning Official. Such ap eal shall be made within thirty (30) days of y the date of the
notification b filing withhe Zoning Official and with the Boardd of Adjustment a notice of
appeal specifying the grounds thereof. The Zoning Official shall forthwith transmit to the
Board alI the papers constituting the record of the action appealed.
An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the Zoning
Official certifies to the Board of Adjustment after the notice of appeal shall have been filed
with him that by reason of facts stated in the certificate a stay would, in his opinion, cause
imminent peril to life or property. In such case proceedings - shall not be stayed otherwise than
by a restraining order which may be ranted by the Board of Adjustment or by a court of
record on application on notice to the oficer from whom the appeal is taken and on due cause
shown.
The Board of Adjustment shall hear the apt within sixt (60) da s of the date of the appeal
application or such extension as requested 'b the applican% give public notice thereof as well
as due notice to the parties in interest, and decide the same within a reasonable time. > Jl5on the
hearing any party may appear in person or by agent or by attorney.
15.6 REVISION OF APPEALED DECISIONS
In exercising the above mentioned powers such Board may, in conformity with the provisions
of this ordinance, reverse or affirm wholly or partly, or may modify the requirement,
decision or determination appealed from and may make such order, requirement, decision or
determination as ought to be made, and to that end shall have the power of the Zoning Official
from whom the appeal is taken.
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15.7 VOTES NECESSARY
The concurring vote of four (4) members of the Board shall be necessary to reverse any order,
requirement, decision or determination of the Zoning Official, to decide in favor of the
applicant or any variation in this ordinance.
15.8 APPEALS FROM THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Any person or persons or py taxpayer or any officer, department, board, commission or
committee of the City, jointly or severally, aggrieved by an decision of the Board of
Adjustment, may present to a court of record a petition, verified, setting forth that such
decision is illegal, in whole or in part, specifying the grounds of the illegality. Such petition
shall be presented to the court within ten (10) days after the filing of the decision in the office
of the Board.
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too SECTION 16. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMNUSSION, ZONING OFFICIAL,
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, AND THE CITY COUNCIL
16.1 It shall be the responsibility of the Commission to hear all applications for zone
changes and changes in the Zoning Ordinance, as prescribed by law and this ordinance,
and to recommend action to the City Council. The Commission has authority to
approve conditional uses under the provisions of Section 8.12. The Commission has no
authority to approve variances from the requirements of this ordinance unless
specifically authorized in other sections of this ordinance. Requests for variances shall
be presented to the Zoning Official and if within the province of Section 15, requests
shall be sent to the Board of Adjustment for hearing.
16.2 The Zoning Official is charged with the interpretation and enforcement of this
ordinance. Appeals of decisions of the Zoning Official shall be presented to the Zoning
Official who forward such appeals with all pertinent information to the Board of
Adjustment for hearing.
16.3 The Board of Adjustment shall hear and decide all questions a Baling decisions of the
Zoning Official and all other questions as provided in Section 15.
16.4 The City, Council has sole responsibility for changes in the Zoning Ma and changes in
the Zoning Ordinance. The City Council shall not hear complaints of or decide
questions of interpretation or enforcement that are reserved for the Board of
Adjustment.
The Cityy� Council shall also have the responsibility of appointing the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment.
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SECTION 17. AMENDMENTS
For the purpose of establishing and maintaining sound, stable, and desirable development
within the territorial limits of the City, this ordinance shall not be amended except to correct
error in the ordinance or, because of changed or changing conditions in a particular area or in
the City generally, or to rezone an area, extend the boundary of an existing zoning district or
to change the regulations and restrictions thereof, all amendments to be in accordance with a
comprehensive plan.
17.1 AMENDMENT LIIVIITATION
Subject to the limitations of the foregoing Statement of Intent, an amendment to this ordinance
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1. City Council on its own motion;
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission; or
3. Petition.
17.2 REFERRAL OF AMENDMENT PETITION TO COMMISSION
The City Planner, upon receipt of petition to amend the ordinance, shall refer the same to the
Commission for study, hearing, and report. The Council may not enact the proposed
amendment until the Commission makes its report to the Council.
17.3 ACTION BY THE COMMISSION
The Commission shall cause a complete study to be made by the City Planner, shall give
' public notice and hold a public hearing and shall recommend to the Council such action as the
Commission deems proper.
17.4 PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE THEREOF
A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before making a report to the Council, and
a public hearing shall be held by the Council before adopting any amendment to this
ordinance. Notice of the public hearing shall be given by publishing such notice at least once
in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of College Station, stating the time and place
of such hearing and the substance of the proposed amendment. This notice shall appear in said
newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date set for the public hearing.
A. Publication of the notice shall be the responsibility of the City Planner.
' B. Notice of the proposed zoning change shall also be made by the City Planner by
mailing notification which shall be served by its deposit in the municipality, properly
addressed with postage paid, in United States mail to the person or firm to whom the
property is assessed, and to all persons or firms to whom property within two hundred
(200) feet of the proposed zoning change is assessed on the City tax rolls.
(As amended by ordinance No. 2285 dated December 11, 1997)
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The City Council shall give public notice and hold a public hearing before taking final action
of a petition to amend this ordinance, or an amendment on its own initiation or initiation by
the Commission.
17.6 EFFECT OF PROTEST TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT
r In case a protest against any proposed amendment to this ordinance is presented in writing to
` the City Secretary prior to the public hearing thereon duly signed by the owners of twenty
percent (20%) or more, either of the area of lots included in such proposed change, or of the
lots or land immediately adjoining the same and extending two hundred (200) feet therefrom,
such amendments shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of three- fourths (3/4)
L of all members of the Council.
1W 7.7 PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT PETITION
An application for amendments to this ordinance shall be signed and filed with the City
Planner. Such application shall be accompanied by a check made payable to the City of
College Station for a filing fee to be determined by the City Council. Said filing fee shall not
be refundable. If due to the action of the applicant, the hearing for a zone change is postponed,
an additional fee shall be required as determined by the City Council to re- notify for the new
hearing date. Until all applicable fees have been paid in full, no action shall be taken on any
application or appeal.
A. CONTENTS OF PETITION: All petitions for amendments to this ordinance, without
A limiting the right to file additional information, shall contain at least the following:
1. The petitioner's name, address, and interest in the petition, as well as the name,
address, and interest of every person having a legal or an equitable interest in the
land covered by the petition.
2. The nature and effect of the proposed amendment.
3. If the ro sed amendment would require a change in the Zoning Map, full
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(a) The land which would be affected by the proposed amendment.
(b) A legal description of such land.
(c) The present zoning classification of the land.
(d) The zoning classification of all abutting Zoning Districts.
(e) All public and private rights -of -way and easements bounding and intersecting
the land under consideration.
4. If the proposed amendment would require a change in the Zoning Map, the names
and addresses of the owners of all land within the area to be changed by the
proposed amendment.
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5. The alleged error in this ordinance, which would be corrected by the proposed
amendment, together with a detailed explanation of such alleged error in the
ordinance, and detailed reasons as to how the proposed amendment will correct the
same.
6. The changed or changing conditions, if any, in the area or in the municipality
generally, that make the proposed amendment reasonably necessary.
7. Evidence that the petition is in accordance with the comprehensive plan.
8. All other circumstances, factors, and reasons which the applicant offers in support
of the proposed amendment.
17.8 TIW LBUTATION
If a petition for rezoning is denied by either the Commission or the City Council, another
petition for reclassification of the same property or any portion thereof shall not be filed within
a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of final denial, except with
permission of the Commission or City Council, or upon initiation by the Commission or City
Council.
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SECTION 18. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION
Any person who violates or fails to comply with the requirements of this ordinance, or who
builds or alters any building or structure in violation of any plan or statement submitted and
approved hereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be liable to a fine pursuant to the
General Penalty set out in Chapter 1, Section ' of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station. The owner or any building halt be placed or shall exist, shall be guilty of a
separate offense and upon conviction thereof shall be fined as herein provided.
(As amended by Ordinance 2031 dated September 9, 1993)
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SECTION 19. PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE DECLARED TO BE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this ordinance shall be held to be
minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of public health, safety morals, and general
welfare. Whenever the requirements of this ordinance are at variance witA the requirements of
any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the requirement that is most
restrictive or that imposes higher standards as determined by the Zoning Official shall govern.
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I SECTION 20. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR ORDERS
Ordinance No. 850 and all orders, ordinances, or parts of ordinances in conflict with this
ordinance, or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the
extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
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Should any section or provision of this ordinance be declared by the courts to be
unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a
whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
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SECTION 22. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval by the City Council and duly attested by the Mayor and City Secretary.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 13th day of March. 1986.
ATTEST:
DIAN JONES
Dian Jones, City Secretary
Zoning Ordinance
APPROVED:
GARY HALTER
Gary Halter, Mayor
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SECTION 23. MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN APPLICATIONS
(As amended by Ordinance No. 2431 dated January 27, 2000)
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In addition to the other provisions of this ordinance, there is hereby established a moratorium on
any zone change applications, variance applications, special exception applications and
conditional use permit applications for any tract or parcel of land currently zoned for single
family residential uses and located within the areas described in this section.
No application for a zone Chan e, variance, special exception or conditional use for any tract or
3 arce of land currently zoned for sin le family residential uses for the areas set out in Section
3.2 shall be accepted by the City 61 College Station from the date this ordinance becomes
effective through August 15, 2000.
23.1 EXPIRATION OF SECTION
This section and the moratorium on applciations hereby established shall expire on
August 15, 2000.
23.2 The moratorium on applications by this section shall be limited to the following areas:
Area A — An area bounded by Texas Avenue, Holleman Drive, Glade Avenue, Southwest
Parkway, Wellborn Road and George Bush and reflected in Illustration A below.
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Area B — An area bounded by Texas Avenue, University drive, Tarrow Street Lincoln
Avenue, University Drive, the Earl Rudder Freeway and Harvey Road and reflected in
' Illustration B below.
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ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
ORD #
DATE
SECTION
DESCRIPTION
1676
9/11/86
12.3
Amend Freestanding Signs
1676
9/11/86
12.3
Amend Exempt Signs (Balloons)
1695
2/12/871
12
Amend Sign Regulations Table for "Apartment/Condo /Mobile Home Park
1695
2/12/871
12.2
Amend "Apartment/Condominium /Mobile Home Park Identification Sign" Definition
1695
2/12/871
12.3
Amend "Apartment/Condominium /Mobile Home Park Identification Sign" Definition
1702
4/23/87
12.2
Amend "Development Sign" Definition
1702
4/34/87
12.3
Amend Development Sign General Provisions
1712
6/25/87
8.12
Add "Public or Private Parking Lot and Any Related Accessory Uses"
1732
11/14/88
7.10
Amend Conditional Uses Permitted
1732
1/14/88
7.11
Amend Conditional Uses Permitted
1732
1/14/881
7.12
Amend Conditional Uses Permitted
1732
1/14/88
7.15
Add "Restaurants, at a Maximum of 1500 Sq. Ft" to Conditional Uses Permitted
1732
1/14/88
7.16
Add "Funeral Homes" to Conditional Uses Permitted
1732
1/14/88
7.17
Add "Funeral Homes" to Conditional Uses Permitted
1736
1/28/88
7.11
Include Lots 1 -6 & 22, Block 11, Boyette Subdivision
1764
7/14/88
7.11
Create Landscape Requirements
1781
10/13/881
9.2
Add "Temporary Parking Lots"
1783
11/10/88
9.2
Off - Premise Parking
1797
1/26/89
1.2
Statutory Authority for Changes to Official Zoning Map
1800
2/9/89
9
Amend Minimum Parking Requirement Table for "Motion Picture Houses"
1819
9/14/89
1.1
Add District WPC Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor to District List
1819
9/14/89
7.21
Create District WPC Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor
1851
5/24/90
2
Create "Country Club" Definition
1854
7/26/901
2
Create "Group Housing" Definition
1854
7/26/90
7.7
Amend Conditional Uses Permitted to include "Group Housing"
1854
7/26/90
7.8
Amend Conditional Uses Permitted to include "Group Housing"
1854
7/26/90
7.13
Add "Group Housing" to Conditional Uses Permitted
1854
7/26/90
9
Amend Minimum Parking Requirement Table for "Group Housing"
1859
9/13/90
2
Amend "Dormitory" Definition
1876
12/13/901
11.2
Amend "Existing Tree" Definition
1888
7/11/911
12.3
Amend "Flags" Definition
1888
7/11/91
12.3
Amend Prohibited Signs (Banners /Flags)
1888
7/11/91
12.3
Amend Prohibited Signs (Banners)
1888
7/11/91
12.3
Amend Exempt Signs
1904
9/12/91
7.22
Amend Sign Regulations for District C -B Business Commercial
1905
9/12/91
7.10
Add "Small Recycling Collection Facilities" to Permitted Uses
1905
9/12/91
7.10
Add "Large Recycling Facilities" to Conditional Uses Permitted
1905
9/12/91
7.11
Add "Large Recycling Facilities" to Conditional Uses Permitted
1905
9/12/91
7.12
Add "Small Recycling Collection Facilities" to Permitted Uses
1905
9/12/91
7.12
Add "Large Recycling Facilities" to Conditional Uses Permitted
1905
9/12/91
7.13
Add "Large Recycling Facilities" to Conditional Uses Permitted
1905
9/12/91
7.14
Add "Large Recycling Facilities" to Conditional Uses Permitted
1905
9/12/91
7.15
Add "Large Recycling Facilities" to Conditional Uses Permitted
1905
9/12/91
8.18
Create "Recycling Facilities
1926
11/20/91
8.19
Create "OV Corridor Overlay District
1954
4/9/92
12.2
Distinguish between Commercial and Non - Commercial Sign
1954
4/9/92
12.2
Distinguish between Commercial and Non - Commercial Sign
1954
4/9/92
12.3
Amend Prohibited Signs
1954
4/9/92
12.3
Distinguish between Commercial and Non - Commercial Sign
1954
4/9/92
12.3
Amend Political Sign General Provisions
1954
4/9/92
12.3
Amend Exempt Signs
1954
4/9/92
12.3
Amend Non - Conforming Signs
1954
4/9/92
12.4
Amend Variances
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DATE
SECTION
DESCRIPTION
1968
8/13/92
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Amend Minimum Parking Requirement Table for "Medical or Dental Clinics
2002
2/25/93
9
Amend Minimum Parking Requirement Table for "Veterinarian Clinics"
2029
8/26/93
2
Amend 'Restaurant' Definition
2029
8/26/93
2
Create 'Restaurant - Fast Food" Definition
2029
8/26/93
7.13
Add "Sexually Oriented Commercial Enterprises" to Conditional Uses Permitted
2029
8/26/93
7.13
Add "Sexually Oriented Commercial Enterprises" to Conditional Uses Permitted
2029
8/26/94
9
Amend Minimum Parking Requirement Table for " Restaurants"
2029
8/26/93
10.2
Requirements for Sidewalks
2029
8/26/93
10.2
Requirements for Screening Dumpsters
2029
8/26/93
10.2
Requirements for Streetscape Plan
2031
9/9/93
18.1
Amend Penalty Section
2068
5/26/94
2
Create "Telecommunication Tower, Commercial' Definition
2068
5/26/94
7.1
Establish Use Regulations for Telecommunication Towers
2068
5/26/94
7.12
Add "Telecommunication Towers" to Conditional Uses Permitted
2068
5/26/94
7.16
Add "Telecommunications Towers" to Conditional Uses Permitted
2068
5/26/94
7.17
Add "Telecommunications Towers" to Permitted Uses
2097
11/10/94
9.2
Amend Off - Street Parking
2097
11/10/94
10.2
Requirements for Trash Receptacles
2097
11/10/94
10.2
Project Review Committee Discretion for Tree Requirements
2097
11/10/94
11.11
Amend Plant List
2097
11/10/94
11.4
Amend Site Plan Requirements
2097
11/10/94
11.5
Amend Landscape Requirements
2097
11/10/94
11.5
Amend Landscape Requirements
2139
7/13/95
7.4
Amend Parking Requirements regarding Provisions
2139
7/13/95
7.4
Amend District R -2 Duplex Residential to include Landscaping Requirements
2139
7/13/95
8.3
Amend Number of Parking Spaces for Northgate Districts
2139
7/13/95
9
Amend Minimum Parking Requirement Table
2139
7/13/95
11.1
Amend Landscaping Requirements
2151
10/12/95
8.19
Amending Certain Overlay District Provisions
2165
1/25/96
7.1A
Create District A -OR Rural Residential Subdivision
2165
1/25/96
7.1 B
Create District A -OX Existing Rural Residential
2180
5/23/96
7.23
Create District R &D Research & Development and Light Industry
2183
6/13/96
1.1
Add District A -OX (Existing Rural Residential) to District List
2183
6/13/96
1.1
Add District NG Northgate (and sub - districts) to District List
2183
6/13/96
7
Amend Table A
2183
6/13/96
7.24
Create District NG Northgate
2204
8/29/96
2
Amend "Night Club" Definition
2204
8/29/96
7.15
Amend Purpose for C -3 Planned Commercial
2204
8/29/96
7.15
Amend Permitted Uses for C -3 Planned Commercial
2204
8/29/96
7.15
Add 'Restaurants" to Conditional Uses Permitted
2211
9/26/96
2
Create "HUD -Code Manufactured Home" Definition
2211
9/26/96
7.1
Amend "Permitted Uses" for District A -O Agricultural -Open
2211
9/26/96
7.1 B
Amend "Permitted Uses" for District A -OX Existing Rural Residential
2211
9/26/96
7.9
Amend Purpose for District R -7 Mobile Homes
2211
9/26/96
7.9
Amend Permitted Uses for District R -7 Mobile Home
2211
9/26/96
7.9
Amend Area Requirements for District R -7 Mobile Home
2211
9/26/96
7.9
Amend Parking Requirements for District R -7 Mobile Home
2211
9/26/96
7.9
Amend Landscaping Requirements for R -7 Mobile Home
2214
10/10/96
7.21
Amend Review Process for WPC Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor
2220
11/20/96
7.22
Amend Purpose for District C -B Business Commercial
2226
12/12/96
9.2
Amend "Surfacing"
2226
12/12/96
9.2
Amend "Non- Public, All Weather Drive Surfaces"
2226
12/12/96
9.2
Amend "Temporary Parking Lots"
2257
8/12/97
2
Define: "Manufactured Home Lot' and "Manufactured Home Park"
2257
8/12/97
7.1
Amend Permitted Uses
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2257
8/12/97
7.1
Amend Permitted Uses
2257
8/12/97
7.9
Amend District R -7 Manufactured Home Park
2257
8/12/971
9.3
Add "Manufactured Home" and "Mobile Home" to Minimum Off - Street Parking Table
2273
10/23/97
10
Amend Site Plan Review Requirements (entire section)
2285
12/11/97
10.4
Amend Publication and Notification Requirements
2285
12/11/97
14.2
Amend Publication and Notification Requirements
2285
12/11/97
14.2
Amend Appeals Requirements
2285
12/11/97
15.2
Amend Appeals to Drainage Ordinance Section
2285
12/11/97
15.3
Amend Organization of Board
2285
12/11/97
17.4
Amend Public Hearing and Notice Requirements
2288
12/11/97
2
Define: "Antenna ", "Attached Wireless Telecommunication Faility ", "Collocation ", "Direct -
to -Home Services ", "Service Provider ", "Stealth Technology or Facility ", "Transmission
Tower", and "Wireless Telecommunication Facility (WTF)
2288
12/11/971
2
Delete "Telecommunications Tower, Commercial"
2288
12/11/97
7.1
Amend Conditional Uses Permitted
2288
12/11/97
8.2
Create Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Section
2297
1/7/98
7.25
Create District PDD - Planned Development District
2316
3/12/98
7.22
Delete Prohibited Uses
2316
3/12/98
7.22
Amend Conditional Uses Permitted
2317
3/12/98
2
Add Landscape Definitions
2317
3/12/98
7.4.E
Amend Parking Requirements for District R -2 Duplex Residential
2317
3/12/98
8.19.F
Amend to read "Reserved"
2317
3/12/98
9.2
Amend Off - Street Parking Spaces Required
2317
3/12/98
11
Amend Entire Section
2356
10/22/98
2
Amend PRC Definition; Add "Animal Care Facilities ", "Veterinary Hospital" Definitions
2356
10/22/98
7.3A
Create R -1 B District (larger lots)
2356
10/22/98
7
Amend Table A (add R -1 B)
2356
10/22/98
7.12
Amend Conditional Uses Permitted to include "Veterinary Hospitals"
2356
10/22/98
7.13
Amend Permitted Uses to include "Veterinary Hospitals"
2356
10/22/98
7.22
Amend Permitted Uses to include "Veterinary Hospitals"
2356
10/22/981
7.13
Amend Conditional Uses Permitted to include "Animal Care Facilities"
2356
10/22/98
7.14
Amend Permitted Uses to include "Animal Care Facilities"
2356
10/22/98
8.12
Amend Conditional Uses to Include Paragraph for "Temporary Retail Sales of Concrete
Products"
2431
1/27/00
23
Create Section 23 - Moratorium on Certain Applications; Expiration Date, Designating
Moratorium Areas
2432
1/27/00
8.4
Amend to include "Number of Principal Structures on a Lot or Building Plot"
2432
1/27/00
8.21
Create "Neighborhood Preservation Overlay"
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