OR 91-500 Zoning Ordinace No. 297ZONING ORDINANCE
CITY OF COPPELL
ORDINANCE NO. 91500
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 ENACTING CLAUSE
SECTION 2 PURPOSE
SECTION 3 ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
SECTION 4 ZONING DISTRICT MAP
SECTION 5 ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
SECTION 6 TEMPORARY ZONING - ANNEXED TERRITORY
SECTION 7 COMPLIANCE REQUIRED
SECTION 8 "A" - AGRICULTURAL
SECTION 9 "SF -ED" - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - ESTATE DISTRICT
SECTION 10 "SF -18" - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SECTION 11 "SF -12" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SECTION 12 "SF -9" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SECTION 13 "SF - 7" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SECTION 14 "SF - 0" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - ZERO LOT LINE
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
"2F - 9" TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
"TH - 1" TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
"TH - 2" TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
"MF - 1" MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
"MF -2" MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 2 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
"MH" MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT REGULATIONS
"0" OFFICE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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SECTION 22 "R" RETAIL DISTRICT ....................................................................................48
SECTION 23 "HC" HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS ....................51
SECTION 24 "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS ..........................................55
SECTION 25 "TC" TOWN CENTER DISTRICT ..................................................................58
SECTION 26 "LI" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ...............................................................63
SECTION 27 "HI" HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ............................................................66
SECTION 28 "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT .............................................68
SECTION 29 "FP" - FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT ...................................................................75
SECTION 30 "SUP" - SPECIAL USE PERMITS ................................................................77
SECTION 31 OFF - STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS ..............................................98
SECTION 32 SPECIAL AND ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS ..........................................105
SECTION 33 SCREENING STANDARDS .........................................................................109
SECTION 34 LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................113
SECTION 35 ACCESSORY BUILDING REGULATIONS ..................................................117
SECTION 36 GLARE AND LIGHTING STANDARDS .......................................................120
SECTION 37 PLATTING PROPERTY NOT PERMANENTLY ZONED ...........................122
SECTION 38 CLASSIFICATION OF NEW AND UNLISTED USES ................................123
SECTION 39 CREATION OF BUILDING SITE ....................................................................124
SECTION 40 NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES .......................................125
SECTION 41 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................127
SECTION 42 SPECIAL DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................132
SECTION 43 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY AND COMPLIANCE ..........................147
SECTION 44 AMENDMENTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ........................149
SECTION 45 APPLICATION AND FILING FEES .................................................................152
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SECTION 46 PRESERVING RIGHTS IN PENDING LITIGATION AND
VIOLATIONS UNDER EXISTING ORDINANCES ..................................152
SECTION 47 PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS ...............................................................153
SECTION 48 VALIDITY ..................................................................................................153
SECTION 49 EFFECTIVE DATE .................................................................................154
APPENDIX ILLUSTRATIONS, USE CHARTS ............................................................155
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ZONING ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 91500
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BASIC ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 297 OF THE
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, AS PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
ON THE 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1983, TOGETHER WITH ALL AMENDMENTS
THERETO AND ENACTING A REVISED ORDINANCE, ESTABLISHING AND
PROVIDING FOR ZONING REGULATIONS; CREATING USE DISTRICTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN APPROVED BY CITY
COUNCIL; REGULATING WITHIN SUCH DISTRICTS THE HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
AND STRUCTURES, SIZE OF YARDS COURTS AND OPEN SPACES, THE HEIGHT,
BULK AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE
AND OTHER PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR Special USE PERMITS; SPECIFYING
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES
AND OFF-STREET LOADING AREAS; PROVIDING A FLOOD PLAIN PREFIX AND
REGULATING CONSTRUCTION THEREIN; PROVIDING MINIMUM REQLffRED
FLOOR AREAS FOR DWELLING UNITS AND THE TYPE OF EXTERIOR
CONSTRUCTION IN THE VARIOUS DISTRICTS; REGULATING THE DENSITY OF
DWELLINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES AND THE PERCENTAGE OF A LOT THAT
MAY BE OCCUPIED BY STRUCTURES; ADOPTING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
FOR INDUSTRY; ESTABLISHING THE BASIS FOR CREATING A BUILDING SITE,
PROVIDING FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL, PROVIDING FENCE AND WALT,
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING SPECIAL ACCESS STANDARDS; ADOPTING A
ZONING DISTRICT MAP AND MAKING IT A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE,
TOGETHER WITH ALL SYMBOLS, MARKINGS AND TABLES APPEARING ON SAID
MAP AND IN THE ORDINANCE: CREATING A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND
DEFINING ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION;
PROVIDING FOR NON-CONFORMING USES AND A METHOD OF
DISCONTINUANCE THEREOF; DEFINING CERTAIN ITEMS; PROVIDING FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND COMPLIANCE; AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION
OF THE DESCRIPTIVE CAPTION AND PENALTY CLAUSE PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($ $2,000.00) FOR EACH
OFFENSE: PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PRESERVING RIGHTS IN
PENDING LITIGATION AND VIOLATIONS UNDER THE EXISTING ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, under the laws of the State of Texas, authority is conferred upon the
City of Coppell to establish zoning districts within the City for the purpose of regulating the use
of land and controlling the density of population to the end that congestion may be lessened in
the public streets and that the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare be
promoted; and,
--- WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on
May 17, 1990, after written notice was mailed to all owners of real property as their names
appeared on the last approved tax roll in accordance with V.T.C.A. Local Government Code
Section 211.007; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after said public hearing,
recommended adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City Council after notice was
published in the official newspaper of the City as required by V.T.C.A. Local Government Code
211.006;
NOW, THF~REFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THt~ CITY COUNCIL OF THF~
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1
ENACTING CLAUSE
1-1 This Ordinance is hereby adopted as the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Coppell, Texas. The Zoning Ordinance of the City adopted December 8,
1983, together with amendments thereto, Ordinance No. 279, is hereby amended
A and repealed except as provided for in Sections 28-5 and 30-17 of this ordinance.
SECTION 2
PURPOSE
2-1 The Zoning Regulations and Districts as herein established have been made in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan for the purpose of promoting the health,
safety, morals and general welfare of the City. They have been designed to lessen
the congestion in the streets; to secure safety ~'om fire, panic and other dangers; to
provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land, to avoid undue
concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation,
water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements. They have been made
with reasonable consideration, among other things, for the character of the district,
and its peculiar suitability for the particular uses specified; and with a view to
conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land
throughout the City.
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SECTION 3
ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
3-1 The City of Coppell, Texas, is hereby divided into twenty-three (23) zoning
districts. The use, height and area regulations as set out herein are uniform in each
district. The districts established herein shall be known as:
Abbreviated
Designation Zoning District Name
A Agricultural District
SF-ED Single-Family Residential Estate District
SF- 18 Single-Family Residential District
SF- 12 Single-Family Residential District
SF-9 Single-Family Residential District
SF-7 Single-Family Residential District
SF-0 Single-Family Residential - Zero Lot Line
2F-9 Two-Family Residential District
TH- 1 Town House Residential District 1
TH-2 Town House Residential District 2
MF-1 Multi-Family Residential District 1
MF-2 Multi-Family Residential District 2
MH Manufactured Home Park District
0 Office District
R Retail District
HC Highway Commercial
C Commercial District
TC Town Center District
LI Light Industrial District
HI Heavy Industrial District
PD Planned Development District
FP Flood Plain District
SUP Special Use Permit
3-2 DEFINITION AND PURPOSE OF ZONING DISTRICTS
A - Agricultural District. This district shall be used for farming, ranching, forestry,
and mining uses not hazardous by reasons of odors, dust, fumes, noise or vibration;
single family dwellings; and is considered the proper classification for large areas of
undeveloped land or newly annexed land in the City.
SF-ED - Single-Family Residential - Estate District - This district is intended to be
composed of single-family detached dwellings on lots not less than one acre
(43,560 square feet).
SECTION 3 - ZONING DISTRICTS
SF-18 - Single-Family Residential District. This district is intended to be composed
of Single-Family detached dwellings on lots not less than eighteen thousand
(18,000) square feet.
SF-12 - Single-Family Residential District. This district is intended to be composed
of Single-Family detached dwellings on lots not less than twelve thousand (12,000)
square feet.
SF-9 - Single-Family Residential District. This district is intended to be composed
of Single-Family detached dwellings on lots not less than nine thousand (9,000)
square feet.
SF-7 - Single-Family Residential District. This district is intended to be composed
of Single-Family detached dwellings on lots not less than seven thousand (7,000)
square feet.
SF-0 - Single-Family Residential~Zero Lot Line. This district is intended to be
composed of Single-Family detached dwellings on lots not less than (4,500) four
thousand five hundred square feet.
2F-9 - Two Family Residential District. This district provides a low-density
dwelling classification in the form of two_family or duplex dwellings and to facilitate
individual ownership of each unit.
TH-1 - Town House Residential District - 1. This district is intended to be
composed of Single-Family attached dwellings, provided that no more than six (6)
units are attached, and that no dwelling unit is constructed above another unit. The
minimum lot area is 3,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
TH-2 - Town House Residential District - 2. This district is intended to composed
of Single-Family attached dwellings, provided that no more than six (6) units are
attached, and that no dwelling unit is constructed above another unit. The
minimum lot area is 2,500 square feet per dwelling unit.
MF-1 - Multi-Family Residential District. This district is intended to be comprised
of attached dwellings for more than two families. The maximum density is 16 units
per acre.
MF-2 - Multi-Family Residential District. This district is intended to be comprised
of attached dwellings for more than two families. The maximum density is 22 units
per acre.
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SECTION 3 - ZONING DISTRICTS
MH - Manufactured Home Park District. This district is intended for the
management and maintenance of a Manufactured Home Park, recreational
building, swimming pool, private club, laundry and storage facilities for use of the
residents of the manufactured home park.
O - Office - This district is intended to be composed of professional and
administrative offices and medical services activities and related supporting services.
R - Retail District - This district provides for areas of convenience shopping and
other residential service oriented businesses.
HC - Highway Commercial District - This district is intended primarily as a high
intensity area permitting a mixed-use for office, commercial-retail, and highway
oriented uses, such as hotels, restaurants, and low and mid-rise offices, and should
be located generally along high-volume thoroughfares.
C - Commercial District. This district concentrates business warehouse and service
activities not normally locating within retail service centers.
TC - Town Center District. This district is intended to provide a mixture of
residential and compatible non-residential uses creating a center of identity for the
community.
LI Light Industrial District. This district permits those industries and
manufacturing plants that are predominantly light in character, have their operations
conducted wholly within buildings, are more compatible than heavy manufacturing
uses, and do not emit noxious odors, noises, dust, smoke, and vibrations as do the
heavy manufacturing processes.
HI - Heavy Industrial District. This district provides for the location of enterprises
that tend to emit odors, noises, dust and vibrations and that are least compatible
with other uses.
PD - Planned Development District. This district provides flexibility in planning
and development through the combination of uses.
FP - Flood Plain - Prefix - When added to any of the aforelisted districts, the prefix
specifies a sub-district subject to the provision of Section 30~
SUP - Special Use Permit - When added to any of the residential or non-residential
zoning classifications, this prefix specifies that a permit has been granted to allow a
special use, provided certain conditions are met, as specified in the ordinance
adopted by the City Council, granting the Special Use Permit zoning classification.
SECTION 4
ZONING DISTRICT MAP
4-1 THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS SET OUT HEREIN ARE
DELINEATED UPON THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS, SAID MAP BEING HEREBY ADOPTED AS A PART OF
THIS ORDINANCE AS FULLY AS IF THE SAME WERE SET FORTH
HEREIN IN DETAIL.
Four (4) original, official and identical copies of the Zoning District Map are hereby
adopted beating the signature of the Mayor and attestation of the City Secretary
and shall be filed and maintained as follows:
1. Two copies shall be filed with the City Secretary, one of which shall be
retained as the original record and shall not be changed in any manner, and
the second shall be maintained up-to-date by posting thereon all changes and
subsequent amendments.
2. One copy shall be filed with the Building Official and shall be maintained up-
to-date by posting thereon all changes and subsequent amendments for
observation in issuing Building Pennits, Certificates of Occupancy and
~. Compliance and for enforcing the Zoning Ordinance.
3. One copy shall be maintained in the records of the Planning and Zoning
Department for reference purposes and shall be maintained up-to-date by
posting thereon all changes and subsequent amendments.
4. Reproductions for information purposes may, from time to time, be made of
the official Zoning District Maps. The map may be updated as individual
zoning requests are approved.
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ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
5-1 THE DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINES SHOWN ON THE ZONING DISTRICT
MAP ARE USUALLY ALONG STRF-F. TS, ALLEYS, PROPERTY LINES OR
EXTENSIONS THEREOF. WHERE UNCERTAINTY EXISTS AS TO THE
BOUNDARIES OF DISTRICTS AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP, THE FOI J,OWING RULES SHALL APPLY:
5-2 Boundaries indicated as approximately following streets, highways or alleys shall be
construed to follow the center line of such street, highway or alley.
5-3 Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed
as following such lines.
5-4 Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as
following city limits.
5-5 Boundaries indicated as following railroad or utility lines shall be construed to be
the center line of the fight-of-way or if no center line is established, the boundary
shall be interpreted to be midway between the right-of-way lines.
-- 5-6 Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streams,
drainage-ways or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such center
lines.
5-7 Boundaries indicated as paralleled to or extensions of features indicated in 5-1
through 5-6 above shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the
original Zoning Map shall be determined from the graphic scale on the Map.
5-8 Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated by official action of the
City Council, or whenever street or alley area is ffanchised for building purposes,
the zoning district line adjoining each side of such street, alley or other public way
shall be automatically extended to the center line of such vacated street, alley or
way, and all area so involved shall then and henceforth be subject to all regulations
of the extended districts.
5-9 Where physical features of the ground are at variance with information shown on
the official Zoning District Map, or if there arises a question as to how or whether a
parcel of property is zoned and such question cannot be resolved by the application
of Subsections 5-1 through 5-8 or the zoning of property is invalidated by a final
judgment of a Court of competent jurisdiction, the property shall be considered as
classified "A", Agricultural District, temporarily.
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SECTION 5 - ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
5-10 In an area determined to temporarily classified as "A", Agricultural District, no
person shall construct any building or add to or alter any building or structure or
cause the same to be done nor shall any use be located therein or on the land which
is not permitted in an "A", Agricultural District, unless and until such territory has
been classified in a zoning district other than the "A", Agricultural District, by the
City Council.
SECTION 6
TEMPORARY ZONING - ANNEXED TERRITORY
6-1 ALL TERRITORY HEREINAFTER ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF COPPELL
SHALL BE TEMPORARILY CLASSIFIED AS "A", AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT, UNTIL PERMANENT ZONING IS ESTABLISHED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL. THE PROCEDURE FOR
ESTABLISHING PERMANENT ZONING ON ANNEXED TERRITORY
SHALL CONFORM TO THE PROCEDURE ESTABLISHED BY LAW FOR
THE ADOPTION OF ORIGINAL ZONING REGULATIONS.
6~2 In an area temporarily classified as "A", Agricultural District:
1. No person shall erect, construct or proceed or continue with the erection or
construction of any building or structure or cause the same to be done in any
newly annexed territory to the City of Coppell without first applying for and
obtaining a Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy from the Building
Official or the City Council as may be required.
2. No permit for the construction of a building or use of land shall be issued by
the Building Official other than a permit which will allow the construction of
a building permitted in the "A", Agricultural District, unless and until such
--- territory has been classified in a zoning district other than the "A",
Agricultural District, by the City Council in the manner prescribed by law
except as provided in 6-2 3. following.
3. An application for a permit for any use other than that specified in paragraph
2 above shall be made to the Building Official of the City of Coppell and by
him referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration and
recommendation to the City Council and the action and recommendation of
each body concerning any such permit shall take into consideration the
appropriate land use for the area. The City Council, after receiving and
reviewing the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission
may, by majority vote, authorize the issuance of a Building Permit or
Certificate of Occupancy or may disapprove the application.
SECTION 7
COMPLIANCE REQUIRED
7-1 ALL LAND, BUII,13INGS, STRUCTURES OR APPURTENANCES
THEREON LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF COPPEI ,L, TEXAS, WHICH
ARE HEREAFTER OCCUPIED, USED, ERECTED, ALTERED, REMOVED,
PLACED, DEMOLISHED OR CONVERTED SHALL BE OCCUPIED, USED
ERECTED, ALTERED, REMOVED, PLACED, DEMOLISHED OR
CONVERTED IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE ZONING REGULATIONS
PRESCRIBED FOR THE ZONING DISTRICT IN WHICH SUCH LAND OR
BUILDING IS LOCATED AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED.
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SECTION 8
"A" - AGRICULTURAL
General Purpose and Description - This district is intended to provide a location for
land situated on the fringe of an urban area and used for agricultural purposes, but
then may become an urban area in the future. Generally, Agricultural Districts, will
be near development; therefore, the agricultural activities conducted in the
Agricultural District, should not be detrimental to urban land uses. The types of
uses and the area and intensity of use permitted in this district shall encourage and
protect agricultural uses until urbanization is warranted and the appropriate change
in district classification is made.
8-0 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Single-family dwellings on building lots of three (3) acres or more in areas
where said dwellings can be adequately served by water wells and septic
tanks located on the building lot.
2. All general and special agricultural, farming, ranching, stables, stock and
poultry raising, dairy, and other related uses so long as same do not cause a
hazard to health by reason of unsanitary conditions; and not offensive by
reason of odors, dust, fumes, noise or vibration; and are not otherwise
detrimental to the public welfare; and in no cause shall poultry, fowl or swine
be kept nearer than one hundred (100) feet from any property line.
3. Public buildings, including libraries, schools, churches, museums,
auditoriums, police and fire stations, and similar public uses or facilities.
4. Telephone exchange provided no public business and no repair or outside
storage facilities are maintained.
5. Greenhouse, green nursery and general gardening activities.
6. Riding Academy or other equestrian related activities.
7. Sewage treatment plant. (public operated)
8. Water Treatment plant.
9. Home Occupation.
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SECTION 8 - "AGRICULTURAL"
10. Such uses as may be permitted under the provisions of Spedal Use Permits,
Section 30-4.
8-1 Maximum Height Regulations - Thirty-five (35) feet nor more than two and one-
half(2-1/2) stories high.
8-2 Area Reaulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards
(A) Front Yard: forty (40) feet.
(B) Side Yard: Ten (10) percent of the width of the lot, not to exceed fifty
(50) feet.
(C) Rear Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet.
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: three (3) acres.
.-- (B) Lot Width: Two hundred (200) feet.
(C) Lot Depth: Three hundred (300) feet.
3. Minimum Dwelling Size: Two thousand four hundred (2,400) square feet
exclusive of garages, breezeways and porches.
4. Maximum Lot Coverage: Ten (10) per cent of the total area of the lot may
be covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory
buildings.
8-3 Parking Regulations: Two (2) enclosod spaces behind the front yard line. Off-
street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for
specific uses set forth in Section 31. Where lots are adjacent to alley, the enclosed
parking area (garage) must be accessed offof the alley only.
8_4 Type of Exterior Construction: At least eqghty (80%) percent of the exterior walls
of the first floor of all structures shall be of masonry construction (see Section 42-
80) exclusive of doors, windows, and the area above the top plate line. Each story
above the first floor of a straight wall structure shall be at least eighty (80%)
percent masonry exclusive of doors, windows and the area above the top plate line.
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,.._, SECTION 9
"SF-ED" - SINGLE FAMH~Y RESIDENTIAL - ESTATE DISTRICT
General Purpose and Description of the Single Family Districts: The Single Family
Districts are the most restrictive residential districts. The principal use of land in
these districts is for low density single-family dwellings and related recreational,
religious and educational facilities normally required to provide the basic elements
of a balanced, orderly, convenient, and attractive residential area. Low density
residential areas shall be protected from higher density residential development and
from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Internal stability, harmony, attractive-
ness, order and efficiency are encourage by providing for adequate light, air and
open space for dwellings and related facilities and by consideration of the proper
functional relationship and arrangement of the different uses permitted in these
districts.
9-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Single-family dwellings.
2. Farms, nurseries, greenhouses or truck gardens, limited to the propagation
and cultivation of plants, provided no retail or wholesale business is
~ conducted on the premises.
3. The keeping of dogs, cats, and other normal household pets, but limited to
four (4) animals over six (6) months old. No more than three (3) large
animals, specifically horses, cattle and sheep, can be maintained per acre of
lot area. Swine and poultry are expressly prohibited.
4. Parks, playgrounds, community buildings, museums and other public
recreational facilities, owned and/or operated by the municipality or other
public agency; and privately owned and maintained recreation areas.
5. Public buildings, including libraries, museums, police and fire stations, and
similar public uses or facilities.
6. Real estate sales offices during the development of residential subdivisions,
but not to exceed two (2) years.
7. Public schools (Kindergarten through high school)
8. Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work on the
premises, which said buildings shall be removed upon the completion or
abandonment of construction work.
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SECTION 9 - "SF-ED"
9. Water supply reservoirs, pumping plants and towers.
10. Telephone exchange provided no public business and no repair or outside
storage facilities are maintained.
11. Sewage treatment plant (Public Operated).
12. Water treatment plant.
13. Non-commercial stables as an accessory use to the housing of animals owned
by the resident.
14. Home Occupation.
15. Such uses as may be permitted under the provisions of Special use pennfits,
Section 30-5.
9-2 Maximtwn Height Regulations: Thirty five (35) feet nor more than two and one-
half(2-1/2) stories high.
-- 9-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) Front Yards: Fifty (50) feet.
(B) Side Yard: Ten (10%) per cent of the width of the lot not to
(C) Rear Yard: Twenty (20) feet.
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: One (1) acre (43,560 square ft.).
(B) Lot Width: One hundred fifty (150) feet.
(C) Lot Depth: Two hundred fifty (250) feet.
3. Minimum Dwelling Size: Two thousand four hundred (2400) square feet,
exclusive of garages, breezeways and porches.
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SECTION 9 - "SF-ED"
4. Maximum Lot Coverage: Twenty (20%) per cent of the total area of the lot
may be covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory
buildings.
9-4 Parking Regulations: Two (2) enclosed spaces per dwelling unit behind the from
yard line. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements for special uses set forth in Section 31. Where lots are adjacent to an
alley, the enclosed parking area (garage) must be accessed offof the alley only.
9-5 Type of Exterior Construction: At least eighty (80%) percent of the exterior walls
of the first floor of all structures shall be of masonry construction (see Section 42-
80) exclusive of doors, windows, and the area above the top plate line. Each story
above the first floor of a straight wall structure shall be at least eighty (80%)
percent masonry exclusive of doors, windows and the area above the top plate line.
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SECTION 10
"SF-18" - SINGLE FAMH~Y RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
10-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following uses:
1. Single-family dwellings, including uses permitted in the "SF-ED" District.
2. Farms, nurseries, greenhouses or truck gardens, limited to the propagation
and cultivation of plants, provided no retail or wholesale business is
conducted on the premises.
3. Parks, playgrounds, community buildings, museums and other public
recreational facilities, owned and/or operated by the municipality or other
public agency; and privately owned and maintained recreation areas.
4. Public buildings, including libraries, museums, police and fire stations, and
similar public uses or facilities.
5. Real estate sales offices during the development of residential subdivisions,
but not to exceed two (2) years.
--- 6. Public schools (kindergarten through high school).
7. Temporary buildings for use incidental to construction work on the premises,
which said buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment
of construction work.
8. Water supply reservoirs, pumping plants and towers.
9. Telephone exchange provided no public business and no repair or outside
storage facilities are maintained.
10. Sewage treatment plant (Public Operated).
11. Water treatment plant.
12. Non-commercial stables as an accessory use to the housing of animals owned
by the resident.
13. Home Occupation.
14. Such uses as may be permitted under provisions of Special Use Permits,
Section 30 -6.
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SECTION 10 - "SF-18"
10-2 Maximum Height Regulations: Thirty-five (35) feet nor more than two and one-
half(2-1/2) stories high.
10-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards
(A) Front Yard: Thirty (30) feet. Where lots have double fromage
running through fom one street to another, the required from yard
shall be provided on both streets.
(B) Side Yard: Ten (10%) percent of the lot width, but in no case shall
the side yard be less than 8 feet. A side yard adjacent to a street shall
not be less than fifteen (15) feet. Allowable non-residential uses shall
be not less than twenty-five (25) feet.
(C) Rear Yard: Twenty (20) feet.
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: Eighteen thousand (18,000) square feet.
(B) Lot Width: One Hundred (100) feet.
(C) Lot Depth: One-hundred ~Ry (150) feet.
3. Minimum Dwelling Size: Two thousand (2,000) square feet, exclusive of
garages, breezeways and porches.
4. Maximum Lot Coverage: Twenty-five (25%) per cent of the total lot area
may be covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory
buildings.
10-4 Parking Regulations: Two (2) enclosed spaces behind the font yard line. Off-
street parldng spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requkements for
special uses set forth in Section 31. Where lots are adjacent to an alley, the
enclosed parking area (garage) must be accessed off of the alley only.
10-5 Type of Exterior Construction: At least eighty (80%) percent of the exterior walls
of the first floor of all structures shall be of masonry construction (see Section 42-
80) exclusive of doors, windows, and the area above the top plate line. Each story
above the first floor of a straight wall structure shall be at least eighty (80%)
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SECTION 10- "SF-18"
percent masonry exclusive of doors, windows and the area above the top plate line.
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SECTION 11
"SF-12" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
11-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Any use permitted in the "SF-ED" and the "SF-18" district.
2. Home Occupation.
3. Such uses as may be permitted under provisions of Special Use Permits,
Sections 30-5 and 30-6.
1-2 Maximum Height Regulations: Thirty-five (35) feet nor more than two and one-
half(2-1/2) stories high.
1-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) Front Yard: Thirty (30) feet. Where lots have double frontage,
running through from one street to another, the required front yard
shall be provided on both streets.
0il) Side Yard: Ten (10%) per cent of the lot width, but in no case shall
the side yard be less than eight (8) feet. A side yard adjacent to a
street shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet. Allowable non-residential
uses twenty-five (25) feet.
(C) Rear Yard: Twenty (20) feet.
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: Twelve thousand (12,000) square feet.
(B) Lot Width: Eighty-five (85) feet.
(C) Lot Depth: One-hundred ten (110) feet.
3. Minimum Dwelling Size: Eighteen hundred (1,800) square feet, exclusive of
garages, breezeways and porches.
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SECTION 11 - "SF-12"
4. Maximum Lot Coverage: Thirty-five (35%) per cent of the total lot area
may be covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory
buildings.
11-4 Parking Regulations: Two (2) enclosed spaces behind the front yard line. Off-
street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for
specific uses set forth in Section 31. Where lots are adjacent to an alley, the
enclosed parking area (garage) must be accessed offof the alley only.
11-5 Type of Exterior Construction: At least eighty (80%) percent of the exterior walls
of the first floor of all structures shall be of masonry construction (see Section 42-
80) exclusive of doors, windows, and the area above the top plate line. Each story
above the first floor of a straight wall structure shall be at least eighty (80%)
percent masonry exclusive of doors, windows and the area above the top plate line.
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SECTION 12
"SF-9" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
12-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Any use permitted in the "SF-ED", "SF-18" or the "SF-12" districts.
2. Home Occupation.
3. Such uses as may be permitted under provisions of Special Use Permits,
Sections 30-5 and 30-6.
12-2 Maximum Height Regulations: Thirty-five (35) feet nor more than two and one-
half(2-1/2) stories high.
12-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) Front Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet. Where lots have double
frontage, running through from one street to another, the required
--- front yard shall be provided on both streets.
(B) Side Yard: Eight (8) feet. A side yard adjacent to a side street:
fifteen (15) feet. Allowable non-residential uses: Twenty-five (25)
feet.
(C) Rear Yard: Twenty (20) feet.
2. 1Vrmimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: Nine thousand (9,000) square feet.
(B) Lot Width: Seventy-five (75) feet
(C) Lot Depth: One hundred (100) feet.
3. Minimum Dwelling Size: Sixteen hundred (1,600) square feet, exclusive of
garages and breezeways and porches.
4. Maximum Lot Coverage: Thirty-five (35) per cent of the total lot area may
be covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory
buildings.
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SECTION 12 - "SF-9"
12-4 Parking Regulations: Two (2) enclosed parking spaces per unit behind the from
yard line. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements for special uses set forth in Section 3 1. Where lots are adjacent to an
alley, the enclosed parking area (garage) must be accessed offof the alley only.
12-5 Type of Exterior Construction: At least eighty (80%) percent of the exterior walls
of the first floor of all structures shall be of masonry construction (see Section 42-
80) exclusive of doors, windows, and the area above the top plate line. Each stow
above the first floor of a straight wail structure shall be at least eighty (80%)
percent masonry exclusive of doors, windows and the area above the top plate line.
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SECTION 13
"SF - 7" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
13-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Any use permitted in the "SF-ED", "SF-18", "SF-12" or the "SF-9" district.
2. Home Occupation.
3. Such uses as may be permitted under the provisions of special use permits in
the Sections 30-5 and 30-6.
13-2 Maximum Height Regulations: Thirty-five (35) feet nor more than two (2) stories
13 -3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) From Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet. Where lots have double frontage,
running through from one street to another, the required fi'ont yard
shall be provided on both streets.
(B) Side Yard: Eight (8) feet. A side yard adjacent to a side street:
fifteen (15) feet. Allowable non-residential uses: twenty-five (25)
feet.
(C) Rear Yard: Twenty (20) feet.
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: Seven thousand (7,000) square feet.
(B) Lot Width: Sixty-five (65) feet.
(C) Lot Depth: One hundred (100) feet.
3. Minimum Dwelling Size: Twelve hundred (1,9-00) square feet, exclusive of
garages, breezeways, and porches.
4. Lot Coverage: Forty (40%) per cent of the total area may be covered by the
combined area of the main buildings and accessory buildings.
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SECTION 13- "SF-7"
13-4 Parking Regulations: Two (2) enclosed off-street parking spaces behind the from
building line. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements for special uses set forth in Section 31. Where lots are adjacent to an
alley, the enclosed parking area (garage) must be accessed offof the alley only. No
parking shall be allowed within the front yard.
13-5 Type of Exterior Construction: At least eighty (80%) percent of the exterior walls
of the first floor of all structures shall be of masonry construction (see Section 42-
80) exclusive of doors, windows, and the area above the top plate line. Each story
above the first floor of a straight wall structure shall be at least eighty (80%)
percent masonry exclusive of doors, windows and the area above the top plate line.
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SECTION 14
"SF - 0" SINGLE FAMH,Y RESIDENTIAL - ZERO LOT LINE
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
14-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Development in the SF-0 District is restricted to Residential Units built in
conformance to the criteria defined by the SF-0 District Regulations only.
The cumulative element clause, as applied to other zoning classifications, (SF
detached, Multi-Family attached and commercial/business type uses
specifically) does not apply to the SF-0 district.
2. Zero lot line residential detached dwelling in a platted subdivision.
3. Clustering of detached single family units is permitted when the density does
not exceed an average of six (6) units per acre and subdivision and
engineering design standards are approved as part of a final plat or site plan.
4. Common open space, community center, recreational buildings and facilities
provided they are incidental to the above described residential uses and are
approved on a final plat. Homeowners association rules and by-laws shall be
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
5. Such uses as may be permitted under the provisions of Special Use Permits,
Section 30-6.
6. Home Occupations.
14-2 Maximum Height Regulations: Thirty-five (35) feet nor more than two and one-
half(2-1/2) stories high.
14~3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards
(A) Front Yard: Fifteen (15) feet; however, a twenty (20) foot building
line shall be observed for the structure or portion of a structure
accommodating the required off-street parking spaces when the
structure or portion of a structure faces onto and has vehicular access
from a street.
Where lots have double ~-ontage, from one street to another, the
required front yard shall be provided on both streets.
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SECTION 14 - "SF-0"
0ii) Side Yard: No side yard is permitted on one side of the lot. On that
side of the lot, the majority of the wall of the residential structure shall
be located less than three (3) feet from the property line.
The minimum separation of ten (10) feet is required between
residential structures on adjacent lots.
The side yard adjacent to a street shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet.
Allowable non-residential uses, twenty-five (25) feet. A side yard
adjacent to an alley shall no be less than ten (10) feet.
Each lot shall provide, by plat, an access and maintenance easement
adjacent to the "non-zero" lot line to allow the adjacent property
owner access for maintenance of their dwelling. Said easement shall
be a minimum width of four (4) feet.
(C) Rear Yard: Ten (10) feet; however, a twenty (20) foot rear building
line shall be observed for the garage portion of a structure, when the
garage portion of a structure faces onto and has vehicular access from
a dedicated alley.
2. Minimum Size of Lot
(A) Lot Area: Four thousand, five hundred (4,500) square feet.
(B) Lot Width: Thirty (30) feet.
(C) Lot Depth: Eighty (80) feet.
3. Minimum Dwelling Size: Twelve hundred (1,200) square feet exclusive of
garage, breezeways, and porches.
4. Maximum Lot Coverage: Seventy (70%) per cent.
14-4 Parking Regulations - Two enclosed off-street parking spaces shall be provided
behind the from building line for each unit in accordance with the requirements in
Section 31. Where lots are adjacem to an alley, the enclosed parking area (garage)
must be accessed off of the alley only. No parking shall be allowed within the front
yard.
14-5 Type of Exterior Construction: At least eighty (80%) percent of the exterior walls
of the first floor of all structures shall be of masonry construction (see Section 42-
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SECTION 14- "SF-0"
80) exclusive of doors, windows, and the area above the top plate line. Each story
above the first floor of a straight wall structure shall be at least eighty (80%)
percent masonry exclusive of doors, windows and the area above the top plate line.
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SECTION 15
"2F - 9" TWO FAMH,Y RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
General Purpose and Description: The "2F-9" district is intended to provide the
opportunity to have development which is two-family (duplex) in character, but
which encourages individual ownership of all dwelling units. This is permitted by
dividing the typical duplex lot from from to back, thus encouraging the sale of each
dwelling unit and the land upon which it sits, to the occupant.
15-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Home Occupations.
2. Two family residence (duplex)
3. Such uses as may be permitted in Special Use Permits, Section 30-6.
15-2 Maximum Height Regulations: Thirty-five (35) feet nor more than two and one-
half(2-1/2) stories high.
15-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) From Yard: Thirty (30) feet.
(B) Side Yard: Ten (10) feet. A side yard adjacent to a side street: fifteen
(15) feet. Allowable non-residential uses: twenty-five (25) feet.
(C) Rear Yard: 20 feet
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: Nine thousand (9,000) square feet or four thousand five
hundred (4,500) per unit.
(B) Lots in the 2F-9 District may be platted in pairs such that a duplex unit
may be placed on each pair of lots. The subdivision plat shall
designate the pairs of lots and which lot lines are to be outside lot lines
of each pair. There shall be only one dwelling unit per lot, and no
dwelling unit shall cross a lot line. No single-family detached dwelling
may be constructed on one of the designated pair of lots.
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SECTION 15 - "2F-9"
"" (C) Where lots in the 2F-9 District are not platted in pairs, the lots may be
further re-subdivided into two (2) separate lots (but no such Ruther re-
subdivision shall be permitted) by metes and bounds survey prepared
by a licensed surveyor of the State of Texas, such re-subdivision to
accomplish the division of said lots into two (2) separate parcels so as
to allow the separate use of each portion of the property as an
individual dwelling. There shall be only one(l) dwelling unit per
parcel, and no single-family detached dwelling may be constructed on
one of the re-subdivided parcels.
(D) Lot Width: Eighty (80) feet.
0i) Lot Depth: One hundred (100) feet.
3. Minimum Dwelling Size: One thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet
exclusive of garages, breezeways, and porches.
4. Lot Coverage: Forty (40%) per cent of the total lot area may be covered by
the combined area of the main buildings and accessory buildings.
5-4 Parking Regulations: Two (2) enclosed off-street spaces per unit behind the from
yard line. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements for special uses set forth in Section 31. Where lots are adjacent to an
alley, the enclosed parking area (garage) must be accessed offof the alley only. No
parldng shall be allowed within the from yard.
15-5 Type of Exterior Construction: At least eighty (80%) percent of the exterior walls
of the first floor of all structures shall be of masonry construction (see Section 42-
80) exclusive of doors, windows, and the area above the top plate line. Each story
above the first floor of a straight wall structure shall be at least eighty (80%)
percent masonry exclusive of doors, windows and the area above the top plate line.
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_.- SECTION 16
"TH - 1" TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
General Purpose and Description: The TH-1 District is intended to provide for
medium density dwellings platted on individual lots. This district functions as a
buffer or transition between major sweets or non-residential areas or higher density
zones and lower density residential areas.
16-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Any use permitted in District "2F-9".
2. Three (3) or more single family attached dwelling units, provided that no
more than six (6) dwelling units are attached in one continuous row or
group, and provided that no dwelling unit is constructed above another unit.
3. Common open space, community center, recreational buildings and facilities
provided they are incidental to the above described residential uses and are
approved on a final plat. Any homeowners association rules and by-laws
shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
4. Any uses permitted by spedal use permit, Section 30-6.
16-2 Height Regulations: Thirty-five (35) feet nor more than two and one-half (2-1/2)
stories high.
16-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) From Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet.
(B) Side Yard: Ten (10) feet. Abuilding separation often (10) feet shall
be observed between structures containing no more than three
dwelling units and ~Reen (15) feet between structures having four or
more units, not to exceed a maximum of six (6) units per structure. A
side yard adjacent to a street shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet.
Side yard for non-residential structures shall not be less than twenty-
five (25) feet. Any required off-street parking within the side yard area
on a comer lot shall observe a twenty (20) foot side building line.
(C) Rear Yard: Twenty (20) feet.
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SECTION 16 - "TH-I"
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: Three thousand (:3,000) square feet, and a maximum of
eight (8) units per net acre.
(B) Lot Width: Thirty (30) feet.
(C) Lot Depth: One hundred (100) feet.
3. Minimum Dwelling Size: One thousand (1,000) square feet, exclusive of
garages, breezeways, and porches. The total average for the entire
Townhouse project shall be one thousand three hundred (1,:300) square feet.
4. Lot Coverage: In no case shall more than seventy (70%) per cent of the total
lot area be covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory
buildings.
5. Home Occupations.
16-4 Parking Regulations: Two (2) enclosed off street spaces per unit located behind the
.-. front yard line. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements for special uses set forth in Section 31. Where lots are adjacent to an
alley, the enclosed parking area (garage) must be accessed offof the alley only. No
parking shall be allowed within the front yard.
In addition to the required off-street parking, another 1/2 space behind the curb line
per unit is required for guest parldng. These required spaces are to be located
within six hundred (600) feet of the respective units.
16-5 Type of Exterior Construction: At least eighty (80%) per cent of the exterior walls
of all structures shall be of masonry construction (see Section 42-80) exclusive of
doors and windows, and the area above the top plate line. Each story above the
first floor of a straight wall structure shall be at least eighty (80) percent masonry
exclusive of doors, windows, and the area above the top plate line.
16-6 Outside storage areas shall be enclosed and screened from public view.
16-7 Two Family dwellings constructed in the TH-1 district shall conform to the 2F-9
district standards.
16-8 When a townhouse is constructed so as to create balconies or patios facing a public
(dedicated) street such balconies or patios shall be recessed and the exterior shall
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SECTION 16- "TH-I"
not extend beyond the building line. When such a balcony or patio fronts a public
street, a solid sight barring fence or wall at least 42 inches high is required around
the balcony or patio.
16-9 Mechanical Equipment: Mechanical equipment shall be consLructed, located and
screened so as not to interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of the
occupant(s) of any adjacent building or residence.
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SECTION 17
"TH - 2" TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
General Purpose and Description: The TH-2 District is intended to provide for
medium density dwellings platted on individual lots. This district functions as a
buffer or transition between major streets or non-residential areas or higher density
zones and lower density residential areas.
17-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Any use permitted in District "2F-9" and "TH-1 ."
2. Three (3) or more single family attached dwelling units, provided that no
more than six (6) dwelling units are attached in one continuous row or
group, and provided that no dwelling unit is constructed above another unit.
3. Common open space, community center, recreational buildings and facilities
provided they are incidental to the above described residential uses and are
approved on a final plat. Any homeowners association roles and by-laws
shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
---- 4. Such uses as may be permitted under provisions of Spedal Use Permits,
Section 30-6.
5. Home Occupations.
17-2 Height Regulations: Thirty-five (35) feet nor more than two and one-half (2-1/2)
stories high.
17-3 Area Regulations:
1. lVfmimum Size of Yards:
(A) Front Yard: Fifteen (15) feet; however, a twenty (20) foot building
line shall be observed for the structure or portion of a structure
accommodating the required off-street parking spaces when the
structure or portion of a structure faces onto and has vehicular access
~om a street.
(B) Side Yard: No side yard is required. A building separation often (10)
feet shall be observed between structures containing no more than
three dwelling units and fifteen (15) feet between structures having
four or more units, not to exceed a maximum of six (6) units per
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SECTION 17 - "TH-2"
structure. A side yard adjacent to a street shall not be less than fifteen
(15) feet. Side yard for non-residential structures shall not be less than
twenty-five (25) feet. Any required off-street parking within the side
yard area on a comer lot shall observe a twenty (20) foot side building
line.
(C) Rear Yard: There shall be a fifteen (15) foot minimum rear yard as
measured from the property line on a platted lot, or twenty (20) feet
separation between other townhouse structures located on the same
lot.
There shall be observed a rear yard of twenty (20) feet for any off-
street parking area or structure located in the rear yard having a
vehicular access fi'om a dedicated alley. Non-residential structures
shall not be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to an adjacent street.
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: Two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet and 12
dwelling units per net acre, or equivalent of, per dwelling unit.
(B) Lot Width: Twenty-five (25) feet.
(C) Lot Depth: One hundred (100) feet.
3. Minimum Dwelling Size: The average floor area of the dwelling units shall
not be less than one thousand (1000) square feet with each unit not less than
nine hundred (900) square feet, exclusive of garages, breezeways, and
porches.
4. Lot Coverage: In no case shall more than seventy (70%) per cent of the total
lot area be covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory
buildings.
17-4 Parking Regulations: Two (2) enclosed off street spaces per unit located behind the
from yard line. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements for special uses set forth in Section 31. Where lots are adjacent to an
alley, the enclosed parking area (garage) must be accessed offof the alley only.
In addition to the required off-street parking, another 1/2 space behind the curb line
per unit is required for guest parking. These required spaces are to be located
within six hundred (600) feet of the respective units.
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SECTION 17 - "TH-2"
17-5 Type of Exterior Construction: At least eighty (80%) per cent of the exterior walls
of all structures shall be of masonry construction (see Section 42-80) exclusive of
doors and windows. Each story above the first floor of a straight wall structure
shall be at least eighty (80) percent masonry exclusive of doors window and the
area above the top plate line.
17-6 Outside storage areas shall be enclosed and screened from public view.
17-7 Two family dwellings constructed in the TH-2 district shall conform to the 2F-9
district standards.
17-8 When a townhouse is constructed so as to create balconies or patios facing a public
(dedicated) street such balconies or patios shall be recessed and the exterior shall
not extend beyond the building line. When such a balcony or patio fronts a public
street, a solid sight barring fence or wall a minimum of 42" inches is requked
around the balcony or patio.
17-9 Mechanical equipment: Mechanical equipment shall be constructed, located and
screened so as not in interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of the
occupant(s) of any adjacem building or residence.
SECTION 18
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"MF - 1" MULTI - FAMI1,Y RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
General Purpose and Description: The MF-1 Multiple Family Dwelling District is a
residential attached district intended to provide for the second highest residential
density allowing a maximum development of sixteen (16) dwelling units per acre.
The principal use of land in this district is for a wide variety of dwelling types,
including duplexes, low-rise multiple-family dwellings, garden apartment,
condominiums, and townhomes. Recreational, religious, health and educational
uses normally located to service residential areas are permitted in this district in
order to provide convenient and attractive residential areas. This type of District is
usually located adjacent to a major street and serves as a buffer or transition
between retail/commercial development or heavy automobile traffic and medium or
low density residential development.
18-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise in the MF-1 district shall be used only for
the following purposes:
1. Any use permitted in District "2-F9", "TH-1 ", and "TH-2".
2. Multi-Family Dwelling (Apartment Building).
3. Day Nurseries.
4. Hospitals, clinics, and sanitariums, except a criminal, mental or animal
hospital.
5. Institutions of a religious, educational, charitable or philanthropic nature, but
not a penal or mental institution.
6. Nursing and convalescent homes.
7. Fratemal orders when not operated for private profit.
8. Accessory buildings and uses, customarily incident to the above uses and
located on the same lot therewith, not involving the conduct of a retail
business.
9. Such uses as may be permitted under a Special Use Permit, Section 30-6.
10. Home Occupations.
18-2 Height Regulations: Thirty-five (35) feet nor more than two (2) stories high.
18-3 Area Regulations:
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SECTION 18 - "lvlF-r'
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) Front Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet.
(B) Side Yard: Ten (10) feet. There shall be ten (10) feet separation
between buildings without openings (windows) and fifteen (15) feet
between buildings with openings. A side yard adjacent to a side street
shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet. No side yard for allowable non-
residential uses shall be less than fifteen (15) feet. If a side yard is
adjacent to a single family zoning district then paragraph "D" shall
apply.
(C) Rear Yard: Twenty (20) feet.
(D) There shall be a total of sixty (60) feet setback from the adjacent
property line for buildings in excess of one (1) story in height when an
MF district is next to a single family zoning district or single family
use.
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: Two thousand seven hundred twenty (2,720) square feet
per dwelling unit and 16 dwelling units per acre (calculated on gross
acreage).
(B) Lot Width: 70 feet minimum as measured along the from building
line.
(C) Lot Depth: The average depth of the lot shall not be less than one
hundred (100) feet.
3. Minimum Dwelling Size: The minimum living area
for Multi-Family Dwelling units, "MF-I" shall be as follows:
(A) One (1) Bedroom Apartment - 650 square feet.
(B) Two (2) Bedroom Apartment - 800 square feet.
(C) Three (3) Bedroom Apartment - 1,000 square feet.
Maximum number at three (3) bedroom units shall be fifteen (15%) per cent
of the total units.
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SECTION 18 - "MF-I"
4. Lot Coverage: In no case shall more than forty (40%) per cent of the total
lot area be covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory
buildings.
18-4 Parking Regulations: Two (2) spaces for every one (1) and two (2) bedroom units
and two and one-half (2-1/2) for every three (3) bedroom unit. Required parking
may not occur within the from yard. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in
accordance with the requirements for special uses set forth in Section 31. Covered
parking spaces for at least Fifty per cent (50%) of the total dwelling units shall be
provided.
In addition to the required off-street parking, another 1/2 space behind the curb line
per unit is required for guest parking. These required spaces are to be located
within six hundred (600) feet of the respective units.
18-5 Type of Exterior Construction: At least eighty (80%) per cent of the exterior walls
of all structures shall be of masonry type (see Section 42-80) construction exclusive
of doors and windows. Each story above the first floor of a straight wall structure
shall be at least eighty (80) percent masonry exclusive of doors, windows and the
area above the top plate line.
18-6 2F-9, TH-1, and TH-2 structures must conform to the district regulations as
outlined in Sections 15, 16 and 17, respectively.
18-7 Patios and Balconies: When an apartment building is erected so as to ereate
balconies or patios facing a public street such balconies or patios shall be recessed
and the exterior shall not extend beyond the building line. When such balcony or
patio fronts a public street, a solid sight barring fence or wall 42" inches in height is
required to screen such balcony or patio from view.
18-8 Mechanical Equipment: Mechanical equipment shall be constructed, located and
screened so as to not interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of the
occupant(s) of any adjacent building or residence.
18-9 Refuse Facilities: Every dwelling unit shall be located within two hundred fifty
(250) feet of a refuse facility, measured along the designed pedestrian and vehicular
travel way. There shall be available at all times at least (6) six cubic yards of refuse
container per 30 multi-family dwelling units. For complexes with less than 30 units
no less than(4) four cubic yards shall be provided. Each refuse facility shall be
screened from view on three sides from persons standing at ground level on the site
or immediately adjoining property, by a fence or wall not less than six (6) feet, no
more than eight (8) feet in height or by an enclosure within a building. Refuse
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containers shall be provided and maintained in a manner to satisfy local public
health and sanitary regulations. Each refuse facility shall be located so as to provide
safe and convenient pickup by refuse collection agencies.
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SECTION 19
"MF-2" MULTI-FAMH,Y RESIDENTIAL 2 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
General Purpose and Description: The MF-2, Multiple Family Dwelling District is
a residential attached district intended to provide for the highest residential density
allowing a maximum development of twenty-two (22) dwelling units per acre. The
principal use of land in this district is for a wide variety of dwelling types, including
duplexes, low-rise multiple-family dwellings, garden apartment, condominiums, and
townhomes. Recreational, religious, health and educational uses normally located
to service residential areas are permitted in this district in order to provide
convenient and attractive residential areas. This type of District is usually located
adjacent to a major street and serves as a buffer or transition between
retail/commercial development or heavy automobile traffic and medium or low
density residential development.
19-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Any use permitted in District "2F-9", "TH-1 ", "TH-2", and "MF-1 ".
2. Any use permitted by Special Use permit, Section 30-6.
3. Home Occupations.
19-2 Height Regulations: Forty-five (45) feet nor more than three (3) stories high.
19-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) Front Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet.
(B) Side Yard: Ten (10) feet. There shall be ten (10) feet separation
between buildings without openings (windows) and fifteen (15) feet
between buildings with openings. A side yard adjacent to a side street
tiPteen: (15) feet. For allowable non-residential uses: fifteen (15) feet.
If the side yard is adjacent to a single family district or use then
paragraph "D" below shall apply.
(C) Rear Yard: Twenty (20) feet.
(D) Them shall be a total of sixty (60) feet setback from the adjacent
property line for buildings in excess of one story in height when an MF
district is next to a single family zoning district line or use. No three
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(3) story structures are permitted within 100 feet of a single family
residential zoning district line or Single-Family use.
2. 1V~nimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: 1,980 square feet per dwelling unit and 22 dwelling units
per acre (calculated on gross acreage).
(B) Lot Width: The width of the lot shall not be less than ~~7 (50) feet at
the from street building line.
(C) Lot Depth: The average depth of the lot shall be not less than one
hundred ( 100 ) feet.
3. Minimum Dwelling Unit Size: The minimum living area for Multi-Family
Dwelling Units, "MF-2", shall be as follows:
Unit Size Max. Percentage
(Square Feet) of Units
(A) Efficiency Apartment 550 10%
(B) One (1) Bedroom Apartment 600 -
(C) Two (2) Bedroom Apartment 700 -
(D) Three (3) Bedroom Apartments 900 10%
4. Lot Coverage: In no case shall more than ~f~ (50) per cent of the total lot
area be covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory
buildings.
19-4 Parking Regulations: Two (2) spaces for every 1 and 2 bedroom unit and 2½
spaces per 3 bedroom unit. No required parking is allowed within the from yard.
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for
special uses set forth in Section 31. Covered parking spaces for at least fifty per
cent (50%) of the total required parking spaces (not including required guest
parking) shall be provided.
In addition to the required off-street parking another 1/2 space behind the curb line
per unit is required for guest parking. These required spaces are to be located
within six hundred (600) feet of the respective units.
19-5 Type of Exterior Construction: At least eighty (80%) per cent of the exterior of all
structures shall be of masonry type (see Section 42-80) construction exclusive of
doors and windows. Each story above the first floor of a straight wall structure
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shall be at least eight (80%) percent masonry exclusive of doors, windows and the
area above the top plate line.
19-6 2F-9, TH-1, and TH-2 structures must conform to the district regulations as
outlined in Sections 15, 16 and 17 respectively.
19-7 Patios and Balconies: When an apartment building is erected so as to create
balconies or patios facing a public street such balconies shall not extend beyond the
building line. When such balcony or patio fronts a public street, a solid sight barring
fence or wall is required to screen such balcony or patio from view.
19-8 Mechanical Equipment: Mechanical equipment shall be constructed, located and
screened so as not to interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of the
occupant(s) of any adjacent building or residence.
19-9 Refuse Facilities: Every dwelling unit shall be located within two hundred fifty
(250) feet of a refuse facility, measured along the designed pedestrian and vehicular
travel ways. There shall be available at all times at least (6) six cubic yards of refuse
container per 30 multi-family dwelling units. For complexes with less than 30 units
no less than (4) four cubic yards shall be provided. Each refuse facility shall be
screened from view on three sides from persons standing at ground level on the site
or immediately adjoining property, by a fence or wall not less than six (6) feet nor
more than eight (8) feet in height or by enclosure within a building. Refuse
containers shall be provided and maintained in a manner to satisfy local public
health and sanitary regulations. Each refuse facility shall be located so as to provide
safe and convenient pickup by refuse collection agencies.
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SECTION 20
"Mtt" MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT REGULATIONS
General Purpose and Description: The MH Manufactured Home district is
intended to provide for quality manufactured home subdivision development
containing many of the characteristics and atmosphere of a standard single family
subdivision.
20-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. A manufactured home park.
2. Such uses as are normally accessory to a manufactured home park, including
office and/or maintenance buildings for management and maintenance of the
mobile home park only, recreation buildings and swimming pools, private
clubs, laundry facilities and storage facilities for use of the residents of the
manufactured home park, and open recreation areas.
3. Any uses permitted in the "2F-9, TH-1, TH-2, MF-1 and MF-2 district.
4. Such uses as may be permitted under the provisions of Special Use Permits,
--- Section 30-6.
5. Home Occupations.
20-2 Height Regulations: Fifteen (15) feet maximum
20-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) From Yard: Thirty (30) feet from a street fifteen (15) feet from any
drive
(B) Side Yard: Five (5) feet
Twenty (20) feet between mobile homes
Twenty (20) feet from district line
(C) Rear Yard: Ten (10)
Twenty (20) from district line
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SECTION 20 - "MH"
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: Forty-five hundred (4500) square fee~ per unit
(B) Lot Width: Forty (40) feet
(C) Lot Depth: Ninety-five (95) feet
3. Minimum Dwelling Size: Four hundred eighty (480) square feet
4. Lot Coverage: N/A
20-4 Parking Requirements: 2 spaces per unit located on the lot plus additional spaces
for accessory uses as required in Section 31.
20-5 Maximum area for a manufactured home park is thirty-five (35) acres and the
minimum area required is twenty (20) acres.
20-6 Two Family (duplex), Townhouse, and Multiple Fanffiy construction in this district
shall conform to the 2F-9, TH-1, MF-1 district standards respectively.
20-7 Manufactured Housing units shall have tie-downs to restrict movements of the units
and skirting fastened between the unit and ground elevation.
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SECTION 21
"O" OFFICE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
21-1 General Purpose and Description: The "O" Office District is intended for offices
and other selected non-residential uses predominately serving community and city-
wide needs. Site development regulations and standards are intended to ensure that
uses will be compatible and complementary in scale and appearance with a
residential environment.
Permitted Uses: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Professional and administrative offices where services are provided only and
no chattels or goods are offered for sale on the premises, including but not
limited to doctors, dentists, attomeys, architects, engineers, urban planners,
insurance, real estate, banks and similar offices.
2. Business or trade school.
3. Business support services.
4. Communications services.
5. Financial services.
6. Personal improvement services.
7. Restaurant located within office building.
8. Day nursery or day care center.
9. Nursing home or convalescent home.
10. Laboratory: Sdenti~c, research, testing medical, dental, or optical so long
as all operations are not conducted outdoors.
11. Florist (no outside storage).
12. Barber and beauty shop.
13. Drug store or pharmacy.
14. Hospkal
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15. Fraternal club or lodge.
16. Postal facilities.
17. Crop production.
18. Municipal buildings.
19. Telephone exchange.
20. Golf course or country club.
21. Such uses as may be permitted under the provisions of Section 30-7, Special
Use Permits.
22. Temporary buildings for use incidental to construction work on the premises,
which said building shall be removed
21-2 Height Regulations: One hundred fffieen (115) feet nor more than ten (10) stories,
but limited to thirty-five (35) feet on any portion of the site within one hundred fifty
A (150) feet of property zoned or used for A, SF-ED, SF-18, SF-12, SF-9, SF-7, SF-
0, 2F-9, TH-1 or TH-2.
21-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) Front Yard: Minimum required setback, thirty (30) feet with no front
yard parking. If front yard parking is utilized, then sixty (60) feet front
yard shall be observed.
(B) Side Yard: Minimum required setback, fifteen (15) feet, unless
adjacent to property in a residential district then a minimum of twenty-
five (25) feet shall be observed.
(C) Rear Yards: Minimum required, ten (10) feet, unless adjacent to
property in a residential district than a minimum of twenty (20) feet
shall be observed.
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
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(B) Lot Width: Fifty (50) feet.
(C) Lot Depth: None.
3. Lot Coverage: In no case shall more than ~fbj (50%) percem of the total lot
area be covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory
buildings. An additional 10% coverage is allowed in parking structures.
4. Floor Area Ratio: Maximum F.A.R., 1.0 to 1.
21-4 Parking Requirements: One parking space per 300 gross square feet of space or in
accordance with parking requirements of Section 31.
In addition, no parking area shall be allowed within ten (10) feet of the front
property line or within five (5) feet of the rear property line.
Along existing or future divided arterials which have been identified as primary
image zones in the Streetscape Plan, no parking will be allowed within fifteen (15)
feet of the property line except under conditions specified in Section 34. At all
intersections, the no parking areas shall include a nine (9) feet by nine (9) feet
triangle whose sides coincide with the ten (10) or fifteen (15) feet no parking lines
adjacent to the right-of-way lines. (See figure 13 of the Coppell Streetscape Plan)
These no parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with standards established
in Section 34.
21-5 Type of Exterior Construction: Exterior wall construction in districts permitting
non-residential uses shall be of such material that is required to conform with the
City of Coppell Building Code for the particular non-residential use or occupancy
involved. All structures shall be eighty (80%) percent masonry exterior exclusive of
doors and windows. Glass may be counted in place of masonry. Stucco type con-
struction is permitted be special use permit only.
21-6 Landscape requirements: Landscaped areas shall be provided according to Section
34.
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SECTION 22
"R" RETAIL DISTRICT
General purpose and description: The "R" Retail District is intended for
neighborhood shopping facilities which provide limited business service and office
facilities predominately for the convenience of residents of the community.
22-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Any use permitted in the "O" Office District.
2. Consumer Kepair Services.
3. Personal services.
4. Pet services.
5. Day nursery or day care centers.
6. Dry cleaning and laundry.
7. Other general retail sales of similar nature and character provided that the
business establishment is subject to the following conditions:
(A) That it be conducted wholly within an enclosed building.
(B) That required yards not be used for display, sale or storage or
merchandise, or for the storage of vehicles, equipment, containers or
waste material.
(C) That all merchandise be first-hand and be sold at retail on the premises.
(D) That such use not be objectionable because of odor, excessive light,
smoke, dust, noise, vibration or similar nuisance.
8. Film developing and printing.
9. Fix-it shops for such items as bicycles and lawn mowers but without outside
storage.
10. Furniture stores.
---- 11. Hardware store.
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12. Printing shop or company (retail only).
13. Meat market (retail only).
14. Moving picture theater (indoor).
15. Seed store.
16. Veterinarian or animal hospital (no outside kennels).
17. Auto parts sales (new).
18. Community centers (public or private).
19. Museum.
20. College or university.
21. Uses permitted by Special Use Permit according to Section 30-8.
22-2 Maximum Height Regulations: Thirty-five (35) feet nor more than two and one-half
(2'/2) stories high.
22-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) Front Yard: Thirty (30) feet, with no front yard parking. If~-ont yard
parking is utilized, then sixty (60) feet front yard shall be observed.
(B) Side Yard: Adjacent to a street or property line: thirty (30) feet.
(C) Rear Yard: Ten (10) feet unless adjacent to a residential zoning
district in which case twenty (20) feet minimum be observed.
2. Mira'mum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: None.
(B) Lot Width: None.
(C) Lot Depth: None.
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SECTION 22 - "RETAIl,"
3. Lot coverage: In no case shall more than forty (40%) percent of the lot area
be covered by buildings.
22-4 Parking Regulations: One (1) space per two hundred (200) square feet of gross
leasable floor area or in accordance with Section 30. In addition, no parking area
shall be allowed within ten (10) feet of the from property line or within five (5) feet
of the rear property line.
Along existing or future divided arterials which have been identified as primary
image zones in the Streetscape Plan, no parking will be allowed within fifteen (15)
feet of the property line except under conditions specified in Section 33. At all
intersections, the no parking areas shall include a nine (9) feet by nine (9) feet
triangle whose sides coincide with the ten (10) or fifteen (15) feet no parking lines
adjacent to the right-of-way lines. (See figure 13 of the Coppell Streetscape Plan)
These no parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with standards established
in Section 33.
22-5 Type of Exterior Construction: Exterior wall construction in districts permitting
non-residential uses shall be of such material that is required to conform with the
A City of Coppell Building Code for the particular non-residential use or occupancy
or as approved by City Council. All structures shall be eighty (80%) percent
masonry exterior exclusive of doors and windows. Glass may be counted in place
of masonry.
22-6 Landscape requirements: Landscaped areas shall be provided according to Section
34.
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SECTION 23
"HC" HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
GENERAL PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION
The "HC" Highway Commercial district is intended primarily as a high intensity
area permitting a mixed-use for office, commercial-retail, and highway oriented
uses, such as hotels, restaurants, and low and mid-rise offices, and should be
located generally along high-volume thoroughfares. The site characteristics for
each area should be designed in a manner to create an attractive appearance from
I.H. 635 and S.H. 121, and an impressive gateway into the Community. Because
these areas are designated as major thoroughfare entry points, emphasis has been
placed on building arrangement, setbacks, parldng and landscape treatment, which
are intended to be elements influencing the character of entrance into the City. It is
the intention of the "Highway Commercial" zoning district to create an attractive
and unique entrance into the City.
23-1 USE REGULATIONS: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Any use permitted in the "O" Office district. (See Section 23-2 for
,--, exceptions).
2. Any use permitted in the "R" Retail district.
3. Temporary amusement activity (approved by City Council resolution).
4. Exhibition hall.
5. Equipment sales.
6. Hotel or motel.
7. Newspaper printing.
8. Radio, television or microwave receiving dish (subject to screening
regulations; see Section 33-1).
9. Restaurant, care, and cafeteria, including drive-ins.
10. University, college, or parochial school and related facilities.
11. Manufacturing and industrial plants including the processing or assembly of
A parts for production of finished equipment, where the process of
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manufacturing or treatment of materials is such that only a minimum amount
of dust, odor, gas, smoke, or noise is emitted and that none of the lot or tract
is used for the open storage of products, materials, or equipment.
12. Any use permitted by Special Use Permit, as listed in Section 30-7, 30-8 or
30-9. (See Section 23-2 for exceptions).
23-2 Non-permitted uses: For clarity, the following uses, though not limited to the
following, are specifically not permitted uses within the "HC" district even with a
Special Use Permit.
Airport.
1. Crop production.
2. Kennels.
3. Any use requiting outside storage.
4. Pawn shops.
5. Seed store.
6. Used automobile sales or display, repair garages, tire and sear cover shops,
or auto laundries unless incidental to a service station.
7. SeW-storage or mini-warehouses.
23-3 AREA AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) From Yard: Sixty (60) feet
(B) Side Yard: Thirty (30) feet.
(C) Rear Yard: Twenty (20) feet.
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: 10,000 square foot.
(B) Lot Width: No minimum.
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SECTION 23 - "HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL"
(C) Lot Depth: No minimum.
Lot Coverage: In no case shall more than fifty percent (50%) of the lot be covered
by buildings.
Height Restrictions: Maximum height of twenty (20) stories, but limited to seventy
(70) feet on any portion of the site within three hundred (300) feet of property
zoned or used for A, SF-ED, SF-18, SF-12, SF-9, SF-7, SF-0, 2F-9,TH-1 or TH-2.
In addition, no structure may exceed the maximum height limitations as established
by the Dallas/Fort Worth Intemational Airport Board.
Parking Requirements: Required off-street parking shall be provided in accordance
with the specific uses set forth in Section 31. No more than fifty percent (50%) of
the required parking shall be utilized in the front yard. No parking or loading shall
be permitted within 20 feet of the front property line.
Type of Exterior Construction: All structures shall be eighty percent (80%)
masonry exterior exclusive of doors and windows. Glass may be counted in place
of masonry. Stucco is permitted by Special Use Permit only.
Landscaping Requirement: Landscape requirements shall be provided according to
Section 33. Additionally, those areas which are specified within the Coppell
Streetscape Plan shall be adhered to.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
The purpose of the site plan review is to ensure, prior to issuance of building
permits, that all dty requirements have been or will be met, including compliance
with zoning, subdivision, landscape, streetscape and building regulations.
No building permit shall be issued on any tract of land unless a site plan is first
submitted for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the
City Council. A public heating shall not be required.
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless all construction and development
conform to the site plan as approved by the City Council.
Any major revision to an approved site plan must be approved by the City Council,
however, minor revisions may be penratted upon approval by the Director of
Planning or designee. The Director of Planning shall make the determination as to
whether or not a revision is a minor or major revision.
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SECTION 23 - "HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL"
A site plan shall indicate building elevations, location of separate buildings, and the
minimum distance between buildings. Site plans shall also include property lines,
access routes, adjacent zoning and structures, streets and alleys, together with a
parking plan and a landscape plan showing the arrangement and provision for off-
street parking, and the layout of planting materials. An architectural rendering of
proposed buildings shall be submitted with the site plan for consideration of
approval.
All site plans shall be filed with the Planning Department and reviewed by the
Development Review Committee before going to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council.
An approved site plan shall be the final plan for development, and construction shall
conform to the approved plan. A final site plan may be submitted for the total area
zoned or any portion thereof.
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SECTION 24
"C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
General Purpose and Description: The "C" Commercial district is intended
predominately for commercial activities of service nature which typically have
operating characteristics (limited outside or open storage) or traffic service
requirements generally incompatible with office, retail shopping and residential
environments.
24-1 Use Regulations:
1. Any use permitted in the "0" Office and "R" Retail District.
2. Building material sales.
3. Carpentry, painting plumbing or tinsmithing shops.
4. Automobile and truck rental.
5. Equipment sales.
6. Funeral services.
7. Limited warehousing and distribution.
8. Boarding or rooming house.
9. Radio, television or micro-wave tower or micro-wave receiving dish.
10. Motorcycle sales and service.
11. Auto parking lot or garage (commercial).
12. Tire dealership.
13. Bus terminal.
14. Heating and air conditioner shop.
15. Newspaper printing.
16. Trailer rental.
17. Special use permits according to Section 30-7, 30-8, 30-9 and 30-10.
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SECTION 24 - "COMMERCIAL"
24-2 Height Regulations: Thirty-five (35) feet nor more than two and one-half (2½)
stories high.
24-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) Front Yard: Thirty (30) feet, with no front yard parking. If front yard
parking is utilized, then the sixty (60) feet front yard setback shall be
observed.
(B) Side Yard: (adjacent to a street or property line): Thirty (30) feet.
(C) Rear Yard: Twenty (20) feet.
2. Nfmimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: None.
(B) Lot Width: None.
(C) Lot Depth: None.
3. Lot coverage: In no case shall more than forty (40%) percent of the lot area
be covered by buildings.
4. Floor area ratio: Maximum F.A.R. 1.0 to 1.
24-4 Parking Requirements: Off street parking requirements shall be provided in
accordance with Section 31.
In addition, no parking area shall be allowed within 10 feet of the front property line
or within five (5) feet of the rear property line.
Along existing or future divided arterials which have been identified as primary
image zones in the Streetscape Plan, no parking will be allowed within fifteen (15)
feet of the property line except under conditions specified in Section 34. At all
intersections, the no parking areas shall include a nine (9) feet by nine (9) feet
triangle whose sides coincide with the ten (10) or fit~een (15) feet no parking lines
adjacent to the right-of-way lines. (See figure 13 of the Coppell Streetscape Plan)
These no parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with standards established
--- in Section 34.
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SECTION 24 - "COMMERCIAL"
24-5 Type of Exterior Construction: Exterior wall construction in districts permitting
non-residential uses shall be of such material that is required to conform with the
City of Coppell Building Code for the particular non-residential use or occupancy
or as approved by City Council. All structures shall be eighty (80%) percent
masonry exterior exclusive of doors and windows. Glass may be counted in place
of masonry.
24-6 Landscape requirement: Landscaped areas shall be provided according to Section
34.
24-7 Areas used for open storage shall not exceed 20% of the lot area and shall be
confined to the rear two-thirds (2/3) of the lot. Areas used for open storage shall
be screened according to Section 33-15.
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SECTION 25
"TC" TOWN CENTER DISTRICT
General purpose and description: The "TC" Town Center District is intended to
provide for a wide variety of office, retail and residential uses for the purpose of
creating a focal point to the City of Coppell.
25-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Any uses permitted in the "R" and "O" Districts.
2. Any use permitted in the "C" District except:
(A) Used automobile sales or display, repair garages, tire and seat cover
shops, and auto laundries unless incidental to a service station.
(B) Building material sales having outside storage or display of materials.
(C) Plumbing and air conditioning shops.
(D) Farm implement sales with outdoor display.
(E) Radio broadcasting towers.
(F) Veterinarian clinic with outside kennels.
(G) Carpentry, painting or tinsmithing shops.
(H) Public utility substations by special use permit.
(I) Any uses requiring outside storage.
(J) Truck sales or rental.
042) Pawn shop.
(L) Warehousing activities.
3. Hospital or nursing home.
4. Community center (public or private).
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5. College or university.
6. Museum.
7. Any use permitted in the "TH-I", "TH-2", "MF-I" and "MF-2" districts
provided that not more than thirty percent (30%) of the total Town Center
area is utilized for residential purposes, or as is shown on the approved
location plan for the existing TC.
8. Such uses as may be permitted under the provisions of Special Use Permit,
Section 30-11.
9. Public Buildings.
25-2 Height Regulations:
1. Non-residential: Maximum height shall be one hundred twenty (120) feet but
shall not exceed sixty (60) feet on any portion of a site within one (100) feet
of property zoned or developed as MF, TH, or SF. A set back of two (2)
feet for each one (1) foot in height over two (2) stories is also required in
addition to the normal required set back when non-residential uses are
adjacent to residential uses.
2. Residential: Refer to the individual section goveming each residential use.
25-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) Front Yard:
(1) Non-residential: None required.
(2) Residential: Refer to the individual sections governing each
residential use.
(B) Side Yard:
(1) Non-residential: None required except that a side yard of ten
(10) feet shall be provided when the side yard is adjacent to a
residential use.
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(2) Residential: Refer to the individual sections governing each
residential use.
(C) Rear Yard:
(1) Non-residential: None required unless adjacent to a residential
use in which case a rear yard often (10) fed is required.
(2) Residential: Refer to the individual sections governing
residential use.
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area:
(1) Non-residential: None required.
(2) Residential: Refer to the individual section governing each
residential use.
(B) Lot Width:
(1) Non-residential: None required.
(2) Residential: Refer to the individual section governing each
residential use.
(C) Lot Depth:
(1) Non-residential: None required.
(2) Residential: Refer to the individual section governing each
residential use.
3. Minimum Dwelling Size: Refer to the individual section governing each
residential use.
4. Lot Coverage:
(A) Non-residential: No minimum coverage is required.
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SECTION 25 - "TOWN CENTER"
(B) Residential: Refer to the individual section governing each residential
use.
25-4 Parking and Loading Regulations: Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in
accordance with the requirements for the uses set forth in Section 31 or in
accordance with the standards of the district for the respective use. In addition, no
parking area shall be allowed within 10 feet of the t~ont property line or within five
(5) feet of the rear propen'y line.
Along existing or future divided arterials which have been identified as primary
image zones in the SWeetscape Plan, no parking will be allowed within fifteen (15)
feet of the property line except under conditions specified in Section 34. At all
intersections, the no parking areas shall include a nine (9) feet by nine (9) feet
triangle whose sides coincide with the ten (10) or fifteen (15) feet no parking lines
adjacent to the right-of-way lines. (See figure 13 of the Coppelt Streetscape Plan)
These no parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with standards established
in Section 34.
25-5 Screening Regulations: In the event that a non-residential district sides or backs
upon a residential use, a screening structure or fence of not less than six (6) or more
than eight (8) feet in height shall be erected on the property line separating these
uses with a visual barrier as herein provided. The owner of such non-residential
property shall be responsible for and shall build the required wall or fence on his
properly dividing his use ~om the residential use. In cases where the City Council
finds this requirement to be impractical for immediate or future construction, it may
grant a temporary or permanent waiver of the required screening wall.
25-6 Special Conditions:
1. Non-residential: An approved site plan may be required by either the
Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council prior to issuance of
building permit.
2. Residential: All residential uses shall be located in the designated area shown
on the location plan for the purpose of insuring proper transition and
compatibility between the proposed residential uses and non-residential uses.
3. Any special conditions required by the Planning and Zoning Commission or
City Council shall be incorporated or made a part of the amending ordinance
granting Town Center Zoning.
4. An architectural Review Board shall be established by the property owner
consisting of five members for the purpose of reviewing development
SECTION 25 - "TOWN CENTER"
proposals for the Town Center District. One elected City official shall be a
member of this committee.
5. A Merchants Association shall be established for all business uses located in
the Town Center District. When the property is utilized as a residential use,
a homeowners association shall be established.
6. Screening of mechanical equipment, patio and balconies and refuse facilities
in townhouse or multi-family type construction shall conform to the
respective districts.
25-7 Usable Open Space: Each lot or parcel of land, which is used for multiple-family
residences, shall provide on the same lot or parcel of land usable open space. The
ratio of usable open space shall be one hundred (100) square feet per bedroom.
25-8 Type of Exterior Construction: Exterior wall construction in districts permitting
non-residential uses shall be of such material that is required to conform with the
City of Coppell Building Code for the particular non-residential use or occupancy
or as approved by City Council. All structures shall be eighty (80%) percent
masonry exterior exclusive of doors and windows. Glass may be counted in place
of masonry.
25-9 Landscape Requirements (Non-Residential Areas): See Section 34.
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SECTION 26
"LI" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
General Purpose and Description: The LI Light Industrial District is intended to
provide for commercial and light manufacturing uses.
26-1 Use Regulations: The following uses are permitted in the "LI" District, provided
that such manufacturing or industrial operation shall not disseminate dust, fumes,
gas, noxious odor, smoke, glare, or other atmospheric influence beyond the
boundaries of the property on which such use is located and which produces no
noise exceeding in intensity at the boundary of the properly the average intensity of
noise of street traffic at that point and provided that such use does not create fire
hazards on surrounding property.
1. Any use permitted in any of the "O" Office, "R" Retail, and "C" Commercial
Districts.
2. Apparel and other products assembled from finished textiles.
3. Bottling works.
4. Carting, express, hauling or storage yard.
5. Contractor's yard.
6. Cosmetic manufacturer.
7. Drags and pharmaceutical products manufacturing.
8. Electronic products manufacturing.
9. Fur goods manufacture, but not including tanning or dyeing.
10. Glass products from previously manufactured glass.
11. Household appliance products assembly and manufacture from prefabricated
parts.
12. Industrial and manufacturing plants including the processing or assembling of
parts for production of finished equipment where the process of
manufacturing or treatment of materials is such that only a nominal mount
of dust, odor, gas, smoke or noise is emitted and not more than twenty
(20%) per cent of the lot or tract is used for the open storage of products,
materials, or equipment.
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SECTION 26 - "LIGHT INDUSTRIAL"
13. Musical instruments assembly and manufacture.
14. Plastic products manufacture, but not including the processing of raw
materials.
15. Sporting and athletic equipment manufacture.
16. Testing and research laboratories.
17. Housing prefabdcation.
18. General warehousing activities (including convenience storage or "mini
warehouse").
19. Veterinarian clinic (outside kennels).
20. Any uses permitted by Special Use Permit, Section 30-12.
26-2 Height Regulations: Office or industrial use - None except limited to thirty-five
(35) feet on any portion of the site within one hundred ~Ry (150) feet of property
zoned or used for A, SF-ED, SF-18, SF-12, SF-9, SF-7, SF-0, 2F-9, TH-1, TH-1,
MF-1 or MF-2.
26-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) Front Yard: Thirty (30) feet with no front yard parking. If front yard
parking is uf~ized then sixty (60) feet front yard setback shall be
observed.
(B) Side Yard: Ten (10) feet unless adjacent to property in residential
district; then a minimum of ~Ry (50) feet shall be observed.
(C) Rear Yards: Ten (10) feet unless adjacent to property in a residential
district; then a minimum of fifty (50) feet shall be observed.
(D) For structures requiting railroad access, setback requirements from the
center line of the Railroad Right-of-way shall be in accordance with
applicable state laws.
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SECTION 26 - "LIGHT INDUSTRIAL"
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: Five thousand (5,000) square feet
(B) Lot Width: Fifty (50) feet
(C) Lot Depth: None.
3. Lot Coverage: In no case shall more than fitbj (50) per cent of the lot area
be covered by the main building and accessory buildings. An additional ten
(10%) per cent coverage is allowed for parking structures.
4. Floor Area Ratio: Maximum F.A.R. 2.0 to 1. (See Appendix Illustration
No. 15)
._ 26-4 Parking Regulations: Required off-street parking shall be provided in accordance
with the special uses set forth in Section 31.
In addition, no parking or loading shall be allowed within thirty (30) feet of the
front property line or within five (5) feet of the rear property line.
26-5 Type of Construction: Exterior wall construction in districts permitting non-
residential uses shall be of such material that is required to conform with the City of
Coppell Building Code for the particular non-residential use or occupancy involved.
All structures shall be eighty (80%) percent masonry exterior exclusive of doors
and windows. Glass may be counted in place of masonry. Stucco is permitted.
26-6 Landscape Requirements: Landscape areas shall be provided according to Section
34.
26-7 Areas used for open storage shall be screened according to Section 33-1, 5. Open
storage areas shall be confined to the rear 2/3 (two thirds) of the lot.
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SECTION 27
"HI" FIEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
General Purpose and Description: The "HI", Heavy Industrial district is intended
to provide for basic and heavier manufacturing uses than may be inappropriate in
the LI District.
27-1 Use Regulations: Any building or premises may be used for any purpose, including
the below enumerated uses unless otherwise prohibited by other ordinance or laws;
provided, however, that no building shall be erected, reconstructed, or structurally
altered for residential purposes.
1. Any use permitted in the LI District.
2. Any uses permitted by Special use permit, Section 30-12.
27-2 Height Regulations: Office or industrial use-none except limited to thirty-five (35)
feet on any portion of the site within one hundred ~t~ (150) feet of property zoned
or used for A, SF-ED, SF-18, SF-12, SF-9, SF-7, SF-0, 2F-9, TH-1, TH-1, MF-1
or MF-2.
__ 27-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) Front Yard: Sixty (60) feet along major thoroughfares. Thirty (30)
feet on all other streets. No parking or loading shall be permitted
within thirty (30) feet of the right-of-way.
(B) Side Yard: Ten (10) feet unless adjacent to property in a residential
district; then a minimum of fifty (50) feet shall be observed.
(C) Rear Yards: Five (5) feet unless adjacent to property in a residential
district; then a minimum offtRy (50) feet shall be observed.
(D) For structures requiting railroad access, setback requirements from the
center line of the Railroad Right-of way shall be in accordance with
applicable State laws.
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: Five thousand (5,000) square feet
(B) Lot Width: Fit~y (50) feet
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SECTION 27 - "HEAVY INDUSTRIAL"
(C) Lot Depth: None.
3. Lot Coverage: In no case shall more than fifty (50%) per cent of the lot area
be covered by the main building and accessory buildings. An additional ten
(10%) per cent coverage is allowed for parking structures.
4. Floor Area Ratio: MaximumF.A.R. 2.0to 1 (See Illustration No. 15)
27-4 Parking Regulations: Required off.street parking shall be provided in accordance
with the special uses set forth in Section 31. In addition, no parking or loading shall
be allowed within (30) thirty feet of the front property line.
27-5 Type of Construction: Exterior wall construction in districts permitting non-
residential uses shall be of such material that is required to conform with the City of
Coppell Building Code for the particular non-residential use or occupancy involved.
All structures shall be eighty (80%) percent masonry exterior exclusive of doors
and windows. Glass may be counted in place of masonry. Stucco is permitted.
Concrete block type exterior is permitted by special use permit only.
27-6 Landscape Requirements: Landscape areas shall be provided according to Section
34.
27-7 Areas used for open storage shall be screened according to section 33-1, 5, and
shall be confined to the rear two-thirds (2/3) of the lot.
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"" SECTION 28
"PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
General Purpose and Description: The Planned Development District "PD" prefix
is intended to provide for combining and mixing of uses allowed in various districts
with appropriate regulations, and to permit growth flexibility in the use and design
of land and buildings in situations where modification of special provisions of this
Ordinance is not contrary to its intent and purpose or significantly inconsistent with
the planning on which it is based and will not be harmrid to the neighborhood. A
PD District may be used to permit new and innovative concepts in land utilization.
While great flexibility is given to provide special restrictions which will allow
development not otherwise permitted, procedures are established herein to ensure
against misuse of the increased flexibility.
28-1 Any non-residential use shall be permitted if such use is specified in the Ordinance
granting a Planned Development District. The size, location, appearance, and
method of operation may be specified to the extent necessary to insure compliance
with the purpose of this Ordinance.
In a single family detached residential Planned Development, a minimum of 65% of
the property shall meet or exceed SF-7 development standards. The 35% of the
property that may deviate from SF-7 development standards shall be identified on
the plat along with details of the deviations. These standards shall include minimum
setbacks, coverage, height, density, f.a.r., and any other development guidelines
deemed appropriate by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
The remaining 35% of the properly shall abide by the following minimum
development guidelines:
front yard setback - 20'
rear yard setback 20'
side yard setback 5'
maximum coverage 55 %
maximum height - 35'
The Board of Adjustment shall have no authority to grant variances in a PD zoning district.
Pre-Application Conference
Prior to the filing of a Planned Development Application, the applicant may consult with the
Development Review Committee to discuss concerns relating to the ultimate land use of the
proposed development, the suitability of the location of the proposed development, the
arrangement of streets, alley and lots, and the layout of utility fines. Conditional approval as to
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SECTION 28 - "PLANNED DEVELOPMENT"
the general land use of the proposed planned development must be obtained ~om the Planning
Director or designee prior to the submittal of a Planned Development Application.
Development Requirements:
1. Development requirements for each separate PD District shall be set forth in
the Ordinance granting the PD District and may include, but not be limited
to; uses, density, lot area, lot width, lot depth, yard depths and widths,
building height, building elevations, coverage, floor area ratio, parking,
access, screening, landscaping accessory buildings, signs, lighting,
management associations, and other requirements as the City Council and
Planning and Zoning Commission may deem appropriate.
2. The Ordinance granting a PD District may include a statement as to the
purpose and intent of the PD granted therein.
3. The Planned Development district shall conform to all other sections of this
ordinance unless specifically excluded in the granting ordinance.
4. All applications shall state all requested deviations from the standard
requirements set forth throughout this ordinance and must be indicated in
written form and on the face of the zoning exhibit.
28-2 In establishing a Planned Development District in accordance with this section, the
City Council shall approve and file as part of the amending Ordinance appropriate
plans and standards for each Planned Development District. During the review and
public heating process, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall
require a Conceptual Plan and a Detail Site Plan.
1. Conceptual Plan - This plan shall be submitted by the applicant. The plan
shall show the applicant's intent for the use of the land within the proposed
planned development district in a graphic manner and as may be required
supported by written documentation of proposals and standards for
development.
(A) A Conceptual Plan for residential land use shall show general use,
thoroughfares and preliminary lot arrangements. For residential
development which does not propose platted lots, the conceptual plan
shall set forth the size, type and location of buildings and building sites,
access, density, building height, fire lanes, screening, parking areas,
landscaped areas and other pertinent development data.
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SECTION 28 - "PLANNED DEVELOPMENT"
(B) A Conceptual Plan for uses other than residential uses shall set forth
the land use proposals in a manner to adequately illustrate the type and
nature of the proposed development. Data which may be submitted by
the applicant, or required by the Planning and Zoning Commission or
City Council, may include but is not limited to the types of use(s),
topography and boundary of PD area, physical features of the site,
existing sweets, alleys and easements, location of future public
facilities, building height and location, parking ratios and other
information to adequately describe the proposed development and to
provide data for approval which is to be used in dra_Qing the final
Detail Site Plan
Once the Concept Plan has been approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council, a Detail Site Plan must be
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City
Council prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(C) Changes of detail which do not alter the basic relationship of the
proposed development to adjacent property and which do not alter the
uses permitted or increase the density, building height or coverage of
the site, or which do not decrease the off-street parking ratio or reduce
the yards provided at the boundary of the site or does not significantly
alter the landscape plans as indicated on the approved conceptual plan
may be authorized by the Planning Direetor or designee.
2. Detail Site Plan - This plan shall set forth the final plans for development of
the Planned Development District and shall conform to the data presented
and approved on the conceptual plan. Approval of the Detail Site Plan shall
be the basis for issuance of a building permit. The Detail Site Plan may be
submitted for the total area of the PD or for any section or part as approved
on the Conceptual Plan. A public hearing for the Detail Site Plan shall be
required only if specifically stated at the time of Conceptual Plan approval in
the original mending ordinance or if the developer elects not to submit a
Concept Plan.
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SECTION 28 - "PLANNED DEVELOPMENT"
The Detail Site plan shall include:
(A) A site inventory analysis including a scale drawing showing existing
vegetation, natural water courses, creeks or bodies of water and an
analysis of planned changes in such natural features as a result of the
development. This should include a delineation of any flood prone
areas.
(B) A scale drawing showing any proposed public or private streets and
alleys; building sites or lots; and areas reserved as parks, parkways,
playgrounds, utility easements, school sites, [meet widening and street
changes; the points of ingress and egress from existing streets]; general
location and description of existing and proposed utility services,
including size of water and sewer mains; the location and width for all
curb cuts and the land area of all abutting sites and the zoning
classification thereof on an accurate survey of the tract with a
topographical contour interval of not more than five (5) feet.
(C) A site plan for proposed building complexes showing the location of
separate buildings and the minimum distance between buildings, and
..... between buildings and property lines, street lines and alley lines. Also
to be included on the site plan is a plan showing the arrangement and
provision of off-street parking.
(D) A landscape plan showing screening walls, ornamental planting,
wooded areas and trees to be planted. The landscaping plan shall
conform to the minimum standards established in Section 34 and in the
approved Coppell Streetscape Plan.
(E) An architectural plan showing elevations and signage style to be used
throughout the development in all districts except residential.
Any or all of the required information may be incorporated on a single
drawing if one drawing is dear and can be evaluated by the Director of
Planning.
3. All Detail Site Plans shall have supplemental data describing standards,
schedules or other data pertinent to the development of the Planned
Development District which is to be included in the text of the amending
Ordinance.
Procedure for establishing a Planned Development District shall follow the
procedure for zoning amendments as set forth in Section 44. This procedure
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SECTION 28 - "PLANNED DEVELOP1V[ENT"
is further expanded as follows for approval of Conceptual and Detail Site
Plans.
(A) Public hearings shall be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission
and City Council for the approval of the Conceptual Plan.
(B) The Ordinance establishing the Planned Development District shall not
be approved until the Conceptual or Detail Site Plan is approved.
(1) The Detail Site Plan may be approved in sections. When the
Plan is approved in sections, the separate approvals by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for the
initial and subsequent sections will be required.
(2) A Detail Site Plan shall be submitted for approval within six (6)
months from the approval of the Conceptual Plan. If the Detail
Site Plan is not submitted within six (6) months, the Concept
Plan is subject to re-approval by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council. Failure to submit the detail site
plan within a six (6) month period shall be cause for the
Planning and Zoning Commission to call a public heating to
determine proper zoning for the property.
DETAIL SITE PLAN REVIEW
The purpose of the site plan review is to ensure, prior to issuance of building
permits, that all city requirements have been or will be met, including compliance
with zoning, subdivision, landscape, streetscape and building regulations.
No building permit shall be issued on any tract of land unless a detail site plan is first
submitted for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the
City Council.
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless all construction and development
conform to the site plan as approved by the City Council.
Any major revision to an approved detail site plan must be approved by the City
Council, however, minor revisions may be permitted upon approval by the Director
of Planning or designee. The Director of Planning shall make the determination as
to whether a revision is a minor or major revision.
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SECTION 28 - "PLANNED DEVELOPMENT"
A site plan shall indicate building elevations, location of separate buildings, and the
minimum distance between buildings. Site plans shall also include property lines,
streets and alleys, together with a parking plan and a landscape plan showing the
arrangement and provision for off-street parking, and the layout of planting
materials. An architectural rendering of proposed buildings shall be submitted with
the detail site plan.
All detail site plans shall be filed with the Planning Department and reviewed by the
Development Review Committee before going to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council.
An approved site plan shall be the final plan for development, and construction shall
conform to approved plan. A detail site plan may be submitted for the total area
zoned or any portion thereof.
Retail Shopping Centers
In the case of retail shopping centers, if an approved zoning concept plan has been
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, or if the
retail shopping center is an existing structure prior to application of a Special Use
Permit, a plan indicating the foot print of the shopping center may be submitted in
lieu of major plans.
28-3 When a PD is being considered, a written report from the City Manager discussing
the impact on planning, engineering, water utilities, electric, sanitation, building
inspection, tax, police, fire, and traffic, and written comments from the applicable
public school district, and from private utilities may be submitted to the Planning
and Zoning Commission prior to the Commission making any recommendations to
the Council. In the event written comments are not forthcoming in a reasonable
mount of time, the Commission may at its discretion make a recommendation to
the Council.
28-4 All Planned Development Districts approved in accordance with provisions of. this
ordinance in its original form, or by subsequent amendments thereto, shall be
referenced on the Zoning Districts Map, and a list of such Planned Development
Districts, together with the category of uses permitted therein, shall be maintained
in the Planning Office.
28-5 Planned Development Ordinances Continued - Prior to adoption of this ordinance,
the City Council had established various Planned Development Districts, each
containing, as a part of its adoptive ordinance and/or plan, certain conditions,
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SECTION 28 - "PLANNED DEVELOPMENT"
restrictions, regulations and requirements applicable to the respective Planned
Development District. The Planned Development Districts shown (as of the date of
this ordinance) on the Zoning Map adopted as a part of this ordinance, shall be
continued in full force and effect and the ordinances granting such Planned
Development District dassitication shall not be repealed. Provided, however, any
reference in such adoptive ordinance to any basic zoning district shall be a reference
to that basic zoning district as such is provided for in this ordinance.
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SECTION 29
"FP" - FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT
FLOOD PLAIN PREFIX TO DISTRICT DESIGNATION
General Purpose and Description - To provide for the appropriate use of land
which has a history of inundation or is determined to be subject to flood hazard, and
to promote the general welfare and provide protection from flooding portions of
certain districts are designated with a Flood Plain Prefix, FP. Areas designated on
the Zoning District Map by an FP Prefix shall be subject to the following
provisions:
29-1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Agicultural activities including the ordinary cultivation or grazing of land
and legal types of animal husbandry.
2. Off-street parking incidental to any adjacent main use permitted in the
district.
3. Electrical Substation.
4. All types of local utilities including those requiring Special Use Permits.
5. Parks, community centers, playgrounds, public golf courses (no structures),
and other recreational areas.
6. Private open space as part of a Community Unit Development of Planned
Residential Development.
7. Heliport when approved by Special Use Pennit as provided in Section 30.
29-2 No building or structure shall be erected in that portion of any district designated
with a Flood Plain, FP, Prefix until and unless such building or structure has been
approved by the City Council after engineering studies have been made and it
ascertained that such building or structure is not subject to damage by flooding and
would not constitute an encroachment, hazard, or obstacle to the movement of
flood waters and that such construction would not endanger the value and safety of
other property or the public health and welfare.
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SECTION 29 - "FLOOD PLAIN"
29-3 Any dump, excavation, storage, filling, or mining operation within that portion of a
district having a Flood Plain, FP, Prefix shall be approved in writing by the Public
Works Director before such operation is begun.
29-4 An area may be removed from the Flood Plain, FP, Prefix designation when by the
provision of drainage works, grading, flood protection, or specific drainage study, it
is determined by the City Council that the flood hazard has been alleviated.
29-5 The fact that land is, or is not, within a district having a Flood Plain, FP, Prefix,
shall not be interpreted as assurance that such land or area, is or is not, subject to
periodic local flooding.
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SECTION 30
"SUP" - SPECIAL USE PERMITS
30-1 Special Uses: The City Council by an affirmative vote may, after public heating and
proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendations ~'om the Planning
and Zoning Commission that the use is in general conforrnance with the Master
Plan of the City and comaining such requirements and safe guards as are necessary
to protect adjoining property, grant a Special Use Permit zoning classification as an
additional use in addition to the use allowed under the basic zoning classification of
the property. The application shall be accompanied by a site plan (see section 28)
drawn to scale and showing the general arrangement of the project, together with
essential requirements such as off-street parking facilities; size, height, construction
materials, and locations of buildings and the uses to be permittexl; location and
construction of signs; means of ingress and egress to public sweets, the type of
visual screening such as walls, plantings and fences; and the relationship of the
intended use to all existing properties and land uses in all directions to a minimum
distance of two hundred (200) feet. The Planning Commission or City Council may
require information, operating data and expert evaluation conceming the location
and ~nction and characteristics of any building or use proposed.
30-2 Special Use Permit Regulations:
1. In recommending that a Special Use Permit for the premises under
consideration be granted, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall
determine that such uses are harmonious and adaptable to building structures
and uses of abutting property and other property in the vicinity of the
premises under consideration, and shall make recommendations as to
requirements for the paving of streets, alleys and sidewalks, means of ingress
and egress to public streets, provisions for drainage, adequate off-street
parking, protective screening and open space landscaping, heights of
structures, and compatibility of buildings.
2. Every Special use Permit granted under these provisions shall be considered
as an amendment to the zoning ordinance as applicable to such property
under consideration, but shall not be considered as a permanent change in
zoning. In the event the building premises, or land uses under the Special
Use Permit is voluntarily vacated or if the ownership is voluntarily
transferred, or if such buildings, premise, or land is more than fifty (50%) per
cent destroyed by fire or other cause, the use of the same shall thereafter
conform to the regulations of the original zoning district of such property
unless a new and separate Special Use Permit is granted for continuation of
the use.
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SECTION 30 - "SPECIAL USE PERMIT" (30-4)
3. In granting a Special Use Permit, the City Council may impose conditions
which shall be complied with by the owner or grantee before a certificate of
occupancy may be issued by the building inspector for use of the building on
such property pursuant to such Special Use Permit; and such conditions
precedent to the granting of the certificate of occupancy.
4. At the time of application, a site plan and architectural rendering will
be required unless waived by the Director of planning.
5. A building permit shall be applied for and secured within six (6) months from
the time of granting the Special Use Permit provided; however, the City
Council may authorize an extension of this time upon recommendation by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
6. No building, premise, or land used under a Special Use Permit may be
enlarged, modified, structurally altered, or otherwise significantly changed
unless a separate Special Use Permit is granted for such enlargement,
modification, structural alteration, or change.
30-3 Use regulations: A building or premise used for any of the following purposes shall
be permitted by special use permit only.
30-4 "A" - Agricultural District
1. Sand or gravel extraction or storage and other mining actMties.
2. Country clubs or golf courses and related uses such as driving ranges but not
including similar forms of commercial amusement such as miniature goW.
3. University, college or Parochial school and related facilities.
4. Sewage treatment plant. (Private operated. )
5. Broadcasting facilities including towers.
6. Camp grounds.
7. Carnival. (By resolution of City Council for specific time period.)
8. Construction office. (By authority of the building official for specific time
periods.)
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SECTION 30 - "SPECIAL USE PERMIT" (30-4,5)
9. Cemetery.
10. Charitable organizations other than churches.
11. Batching plant. (Temporary.)
12. Day nursery or camp.
13. Dirt storage or sales.
14. Electric substation, transmission line or other public utilities.
15. Florist, retail.
16. Garden or farm equipment sales.
17. Gun club or shooting range.
18. Heliport or helistop.
19. Hospital.
20. Ice Manufacturer.
21. Kennel inside or outside.
22. Parking lot.
23. Rodeo arena.
24. Stadium public or private.
25. Public zoo.
26. Airport public or private.
27. Amateur radio operation or other receiving device for vocal or visual
communications.
30-5 "SF-ED" - Single Family Estate District:
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Airport. (private)
SECTION 30 - "SPECIAL USE PERMIT" (30-5,6)
2. Cemetery.
3. Charitable organizations.
4. Lodges and similar public organizations.
5. University, college or parochial school and related facilities. (Public or
Private)
6. Country Club or golf course and related uses such as driving ranges but not
including similar forms of commercial amusement such as miniature go~
7. Day Nursery or day care.
8. Public utilities such as electric substation and transmission line.
~ 9. Hospital and related uses.
10. Post Of[ice.
11. Riding Academy or other equestrian related facilities.
12. Sewage treatment plant. (Private)
13. Stadium.
14. Stucco type construction.
15. Temporary batching plant.
3 0-6 Single Family- 18 (SF- 18)
Single Family-12 (SF-12)
Single Family-9 (SF-9)
SingleFamily-7 (SF-7)
--- Single Family-0 (SF-0)
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Two Family-9 (2F-9)
Town House 1 (TH-1)
SECTION 30 - "SPECIAL USE PERMIT" (30-6,7)
TownHouse2 (TH-2)
Multi-Family 1 (MF-1)
Multi-Family 2 (MF-2)
Manufactured Home (MH)
1. Cemetery.
2. Charitable organizations.
3. Lodges and similar public organizations.
4. University, college or parochial school and related facilities. (Public or
Private)
5. Country Club or golf course and related uses such as driving ranges but not
including similar forms of commercial amusement such as miniature golf
6. Day Nursery or day care.
7. Public utilities such as electric substation and transmission line.
8. Hospital and related uses.
9. Post Office.
10. Sewage treatment plant. (Private)
11. Stadium.
12. Stucco type construction.
30-7 "0" Office:
1. Airport. (Public or Private)
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2. Broadcasting facilities, Radio, television or micro-wave tower.
3. Cemetery.
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4. University, college or parochial school and related facilities. (Public or
Private)
5. Electric substation, transmission line or other public use utilities.
6. Exhibition Hall
7. Camival. (By resolution of City council for specific time period)
8. Fair grounds.
9. Motel or Hotel.
10. Nursing home or home for the aged.
11. Instrument testing.
12. Janitor service.
13. Jeweler, Retail.
14. Laboratory.
15. Movie theater.
16. Night club.
17. Photography studio.
18. Rodeo Arena.
19. Service or Gas station.
20. Stadium.
21. Television studio.
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22. Zoo (Public)
23. Inddental retail and service uses.
24. Mortuary or funeral parlor.
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25 .Institution for care of alcoholic, narcotic or psychiatric patients.
26. Restaurant, or Private Club.
30-8 "R" - Retail
1. Airport. (Public or Private)
2. Automobile Repair Garage.
3. Broadcasting facilities, Radio, television or micro-wave tower.
4. Cemetery.
5. University, college or parochial school and related facilities. (Public or
Private)
6. Candle manufacturing.
7. Candy manufacturing.
8. Carnival. (By resolution of city Council for specific time periods.)
9. Electric substation, transmission line or other public use utilities.
10. Fair grounds.
11. Fur goods manufacturing.
12. Grocery and convenience stores.
13. Heliport or helistop.
14. Instrument manufacturing or testing.
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~-- 15. Motel or Hotel.
16. Pawn shops.
17. Nursing home or home for the aged.
18. Movie theater.
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19. Night club.
20. Rodeo or other sports arena.
21. Telegraph office.
22. Zoo. (Public)
23. Indoor amusement. (Video games)
' 24. Gasoline service stations, provided that the activities permitted do not
include major automobile repairs, storage or dismantling of motor vehicles
for sale.
25. Bowling alley.
26. Restaurant, or Private Club.
27. Any permitted uses allowed within the "O" Office Special Use Permit
Section. (See Section 30-8)
30-9 "HC" Highway Commercial
1. Airport. (Public or Private)
2. Automobile sales or rental.
3. Automobile Repair Garage.
4. Amusement activity (indoor or outdoor).
__ 5. Bus terminal.
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6. Electric substation, transmission line or other public use utilities.
7. Fair grounds.
8. Gasoline service station.
9. Grocery and convenience stores.
10. Indoor sports; recreation and entertainment.
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11. Institution for care of alcoholic, narcotic, or psychiatric patients.
12. Laboratory.
13. Motorcycle sales and service.
14. Office warehouse.
15. Private Club.
16. Radio broadcasting towers.
17. Television studio.
18. Rodeo or other sports arena.
19. Trailer rental.
20. Zoo. (Public)
21. Any permitted uses allowed within the "O" Office and "R" Retail Special
Use Permit Section (See Section 30-7 and 30-8).
30-10 "C" Commercial
1. Airport. (Public or Private)
2. Automobile Repair Garage.
3. Boat storage.
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4. Butane storage and sales.
5. Candle manufacturing.
6. Candy manufacturing.
7. Cemetery.
8. Electronic manufacturing.
9. Grocery and convenience stores.
10. Electric substation, transmission line or other public use utilities.
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11. Fur goods manufacturing.
12. Grocery and convenience stores.
13. Heliport or helistop.
14. Instrument manufacturing or testing.
15. Motel or Hotel.
16. Pawn shops.
17. Nursing home or home for the aged.
18. Movie theater.
19. Night club.
20. Rodeo or other sports arena.
21. Telegraph office.
22. Zoo. (Public)
23. Indoor amusement. (Video games)
24. Gasoline service stations.
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"' 25. Bowling alley.
26. Restaurant, or Private Club. Restaurant (drive-in type).
27. Kennels (Outside).
28. Motor freight terminal.
29. Moving and storage company.
30. Open storage.
31. Pawn shop.
32. Motion picture theater (Outdoor).
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33. Auto laundries or car wash.
34. Automobile, truck or mobile home display or sales.
35. Indoor sports, recreation and entefl~xment.
36. Commercial amusement (indoor or outdoor).
37. Convenience warehouse CMini-warehouse").
38. Any permitted uses allowed within the "O" Office, "R" Retail or C"
Commercial Special Use Permit District See Section 30-7, 30-8, 30-10 and
30-11.
30-11 "TC" Town Center
1. Cemetery.
2. College, university, or parochial school and related facilities.
3. Electric substation, transmission line or other public use utility.
4. Gasoline service stations.
30-12 "LI" Light Industrial
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1. Airport. (Public or Private)
2. Arsenal.
3. Cemetery.
4. Electric substation, transmission line and other public use utility.
5. Gravel, sand stone or petroleum extraction.
6. Gun club or shooting range.
7. Lumber mill.
8. Other mining activities.
9. Petroleum products storage.
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10. Planning mill.
11. Printing plant.
12. Rooming house.
13. Coal, coke or wood yard.
14. Concrete or asphalt batching plant on temporary basis.
15. Drive-in theater (Outdoor).
16. Adult Uses (Adult bookstores, adult motion pictures, massage parlors and
nude modeling or photography studios.
17. Gasoline service stations.
30-13 "I-1/" Heavy Industrial
1. Airport (public or private).
2. Acetylene gas manufacture or storage.
3. Acid manufacture.
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4. Alcohol manufacture.
5. Ammonia, bleaching powder or chlorine manufacture.
6. Arsenal.
7. Asphalt manufacture or refining.
8. Blast furnace.
9. Bag cleaning, unless dearly accessory to the manufacture of bags.
10. Boiler works.
11. Brick tile pottery or terra cotta manufacture other than the manufacture of
handcraft of concrete products.
12. Candle manufacture.
13. Celluloid manufacture or treatment.
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14. Cement, lime, gypsum, or plaster of paris manufacture.
15. Central mixing plant for concrete mortar, plaster, or paving materials.
16. Coke ovens.
17. Cotton gins.
18. Cotton seed oil manufacture.
19. Creosote manufacture or treatment.
20. Disinfectants manufacture.
21. Distillation of bones, coal or wood and glue manufacture.
22. Exterminator and insect poison manufacture.
23. Emery cloth and sand paper manufacture.
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24. Explosives or fireworks manufacture or storage.
25. Fat rendering.
26. Fertilizer manufacture.
27. Fish smoking and curing.
28. Forge plant.
29. Gas manufacture or storage, for heating or illuminating.
30. Gasoline service station.
31. Glue, size or gelatin manufacture.
32. Hatchery.
33. Iron, steel, brass or copper foundry or fabrication plant.
34. Junk, iron or rag storage or baling. Metal or aluminum exterior siding on
buildings.
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35. Match manufacture or processing.
36. Oil cloth or linoleum manufacture.
37. Oiled rubber goods manufacture.
38. Paint, oil, shellac, turpentine or varnish manufacture.
39. Paper and pulp manufacture.
40. Petroleum or its products, refining or wholesale storage of same, and bulk
tank storage.
41. Pickle manufacturing
42. Planing mills.
43. Potash works.
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44. Pyroxline manufacture.
45. Rock crusher.
46. Rolling mill.
47. Rubber or gutta-percha manufacture or treatment but not the making of
articles out of articles of rubber.
48. Sauerkraut manufacture.
49. Salt works.
50. Shoe polish manufacture.
51. Smelting of tin, copper, zinc, or iron ores and other metals.
52. Soap manufacture other than liquid soap.
53. Soda and compound manufacture.
54. Stock yard or slaughter ofanirnals offowls.
55. Stone mill or quarry.
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56. Stove polish manufacture.
57. Tallow grease or lard manufacture or refining from or of animal fat.
58. Tanning, curing or storage of raw hides or skins.
59. Tar distillation or manufacture.
60. Tar roofing or water proofing manufacture.
61. Tobacco (chewing) manufacture or treatment.
62. Vinegar manufacture.
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"" 63. Wrecking and junk yards, only on the condition that the premises upon which
such activities are conducted are wholly within a building or inside a solid
fence no less than eight (8) feet in height.
64. Yeast plant.
65. Salvage or reclamation of products.
66. Auto wrecking yard.
30-14 BUSINESS PROPERTY WITHIN RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
1. The term "business property with residential structure" as used herein shall
mean any tract or property which is "zoned for a business use" on which
there exists a residential structure which was in existence at the time the
property was zoned for business use.
2. The term "zoned for business use" as that term is used in the definition of
"business property with residential structure" shall mean any zoning
classification of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which permits a
business or commercial use including the O, R, C, LI, HI or any business
A classification within any PD district.
3. RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES DEEMED CONFORMING Any
residential structure located on property defined as "business property with
residential structure" shall be considered a conforming structure as opposed
to a nonconforming use. Such conforming status shall continue so long as
the residential structure is used for residential purposes, and during such
period of residential use, the property shall be governed
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by the regulations of the residential zoning classification, as amended, that
existed at the time such property was zoned for its business use.
4. WHERE STRUCTURE IS USED ONLY AS A RESIDENCE Any
residential structure located on property defined as "business property with
residential structure" being used only as a residence will not be required to
obtain a special use permit to continue such residential use but will not be
permitted to start using the residemial structure for a business use without
first obtaining a special use permit.
5. WHERE STRUCTURE IS USED ONLY FOR SPECIHC BUSINESS
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Any residential structure located on property defined as "business property
with residential structure" which on the effective date of this ordinance is
being used for a specific business purpose and not a residential use must
hereinat~er obtain a special use permit under this section for the specific use
being conducted in such a structure. Upon proper proof of the existence of
such a business use may not be changed or the structure converted to a
combined residence with the specific use without a new special use permit.
6. WHERE STRUCTURE IS A COMBINED RESIDENTIAL AND
BUSINESS USE Any residential structure located on the property defined
as "business property with residential structure" which as of the effective date
of this ordinance is used both as a residence and for a specific business use
must obtain a special use permit for such combined residential and specific
business use. Upon proper proof of the existence of such a combined
business and residential use as of the effective date of this ordinance, the
special use permit shall be granted, but once granted the specific business use
may not be changed without first obtaining a new special use permit.
7. The residential structure located on property defined as "business property
with residential structure" may in any case be taken down or removed and
replaced with a conforming commercial structure without the necessity of
__ obtaining a special use permit and thereat~er such property shall be govemed
by the regulations of the business zoning classification of such property.
8. A use which would be a "home occupation" under the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance shall not be considered a business use which will have to
obtain a special use permit unless otherwise required to do so by the specific
regulations.
SECTION 30 - "SPECIAL USE PERMIT" (30-14, 15, 16)
9. The owner of any property who is required to obtain a special use
permit pursuant to the provisions of this section and who files an
application for such special use permit on or before January 16, 1987,
will not be required to pay the usual zoning change filing fee. Any
applicant applying for such a special use permit after January 16, 1987
shall pay the application fee.
30-15 CHURCHES IN ANY DISTRICT
1. CHURCHES
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A church may not be excluded from any zoning district within the City,
therefore the Special Use Permit required by this ordinance may not be
denied. In the issuance of such Special Use Permit, there shall be imposed
only those reasonable special conditions or regulations necessary to protect
the health, safety and general welfare of the community. Off-street parking
shall be regulated by Section 31-6(4) of this ordinance. A site plan may be
required as a part of the application for this Special Use Permit and unless
modified by approval of a site plan adopted as a part of the ordinance
granting the Special Use Permit, set back and other such requirements shall
be governed by the regulations of the basic zoning district, and the structural
requirements shall be govemed by the existing ordinance of the City.
All churches in existence at the time of the adoption of this amendment shall
be considered as conforming uses under Special Use Permit in regard to all
church facilities in place on the effective date of this amendment.
Once a church has received a Special Use Permit it will not have to obtain
another Special Use Permit to expand church facilities within the church
property.
Church use shall be permitted in any Commercial Zoning District without a
Special Use Permit.
30-16 RESTAURANT:
A restaurant, as that term is used in this section, shall mean any establishment
or club that provides regular food service to the general public or to club
members and their guests.
A restaurant shall be permitted only by Special Use Permit in the "O" Office,
"R" Retail, "HC" Highway Commercial, "C" Commercial, "TC" Town
Center, "LI" Light Industrial or "HI" Heavy Industrial
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Districts, or by Special Use Permit within such districts which are a part of a
Planned Development District. Provided, however, this provision
notwithstanding, a Special Use Permit for a restaurant may be permitted on
property zoned Single Family Residential with a Special Use Permit for a
Golf Course and Clubhouse.
1. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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A Special Use Permit for a restaurant, if granted, shall be subject to the
following special conditions and such other conditions as may be
incorporated in the ordinance granting the Spedal Use Permit:
A. A restaurant shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of a
church, public school, or hospital. This provision shall not apply to a
restaurant located in a strip shopping center.
The measurement of the distance between a church or hospital and a
restaurant shall be along the properly lines of the street fronts and from
front door to front door, and in direct line across intersections. The
measurement of the distance between public schools and a restaurant
shall be from the nearest property line of the public school to the
nearest doorway where the public may enter the restaurant, along
street lines and in direct line across intersections.
This provision does not apply to a "restaurant" located within a
church, public school, or public hospital; or to convenience stores, golf
courses, hotels, motels or grocery stores, where the sale of food is for
the convenience of the patrons of that establishment and is incidental
to the primary source of revenue.
B. A restaurant shall derive at least 60% of its revenue from regular food
service to the general public or club members or their guests. The
60% requirement must be met on a quarterly calendar basis.
This provision does not apply to a "restaurant" located within a
church, public school, or public hospital; or to convenience stores, golf
courses, hotels, motels or grocery stores, where the sale of food is for
the convenience of the patrons of that establishment and is incidental
to the primary source of revenue.
C. The City of Coppell shall retain the right to audit the books and
records of the restaurant at any time to verify that the 60% food
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provision is met. Failure to comply with the 60% requirement may result in
the loss of the restaurant's Special Use Permit.
2. TIME LIMIT
In the event an application for a building permit for a restaurant is not made
within six (6) months from the granting of the Special Use Permit for the
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restaurant, the City Council may direct the Planning and Zoning Commission
to call a public hearing for the purpose of considering the cancellation of the
Special Use Permit by changing the zoning back to its original classification
without the Special Use Pennit.
In the event the owner or operator of a property having a zoning
classification of Special Use Permit for a Restaurant, ceases to operate the
restaurant business use for a period in excess of 90 days, the Planning and
Zoning Commission or the City Council may initiate a zoning change to
consider changing the zoning classification to such other classification as may
be appropriate for the property. Each applicant for a Special Use Permit for
a Restaurant shall be advised of this condition which shall be noted in the
ordinance granting the zoning classification.
In the event ownership of a property having a zoning classification of Special
Use Permit for a Restaurant, is transferred from the original grantee to a new
owner or new operator, the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City
Council may initiate a zoning change to consider the zoning classification of
the property back to its original zoning classification or such other
classification as may be appropriate for the properly. Each applicant for a
Special Use Permit for a Restaurant shall be advised of this condition which
shall be noted in the ordinance granting the zoning classification.
3. SIGNS
Exterior signs, other than established trade names, located on the outside of
the building or premises of a restaurant, shall not advertise or refer to the sale
or consumption of alcoholic beverages by words or symbols.
4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following shall be required at the time of an application for Special Use
Permit for a restaurant:
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A. A proximity map or plat showing the zoning classification of adjacent
property and the location and use of any structures on all properties
within three hundred (300) feet of the restaurants, lots, or tract
measured from the nearest property line of such lot or tract.
B. Adequate copies of floor plans for the restaurant shall be submitted
--- showing the dimensions of the following floor areas:
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1. Eating areas;
2. Kitchen and food preparation area;
3. Waiting area;
4. Area of all other proposed uses within the restaurant;
5. All combined air-conditioned areas.
5. REMODELING AND ALTERATIONS
Any proposed remodeling or changes to the approved floor plan shall be
reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City
Council prior to issuance of a building permit. Provided, however, such
review and approval shall not require new public hearings.
6. APPLICANT
Each application for a Special Use Permit for a restaurant must be made by
the property owner or the tenant with the written permission of the property
owner. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council may
consider any relevant matter pertaining to the applicant or application which
might affect the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
7. EXISTING USES
Any restaurant in operation or which has been granted a Special Use Permit
for a restaurant at the time of the adoption of this ordinance shall be
considered as a conforming use.
30-17 SPECIAL USE ORDINANCES CONTINUED Prior to adoption of this
ordinance, the City Council had established various Special Use Zoning
Districts each containing, as a part of its adoptive ordinance and/or plan,
certain conditions, restrictions, regulations and requirements applicable to the
respective Special Use District. The Special Use Districts shown (as of the
date of this ordinance) on the Zoning Map adopted as a pan of this
ordinance, shall be continued in
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full force and effect and the ordinances granting such Special Use District
Classification shall not be repealed. Provided, however, any reference in
such adoptive ordinance to the basic zoning district shall be a reference to
that basic zoning district as such is provided for in this ordinance.
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SECTION 31
OFF - STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Purpose: To secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to lessen congestion
in the streets; to facilitate the adequate provisions of transportation; to conserve the
value of buildings; and to encourage the most appropriate use of land, minimum
off-street parking and loading shall be provided as set forth in the following
schedules and provisions.
31-1 Special Off-Street Parking Provisions--Residential Districts
1. All required off-street parking spaces shall be located behind all setback lines
in any agriculture, single-family, duplex, or townhouse district. All required
parking spaces shall be located behind the required from setback line in the
MF-1 and MF-2 districts.
2. Required off-street parking shall be provided on the same site as the use it is
to serve.
3. Parking shall be allowed only on a paved concrete surface.
_ 4. An enclosed parking space shall mean a garage attached to the main
structure, covered and enclosed on at least three sides and can ~xlly conceal
the vehicle.
31-2 Special Off-Street Parking Provisions--Non-Residential Districts
1. In non-residential districts, surface parking may extend into the from yard
except for required screening, landscaping, or as specifically stated in various
sections of this ordinance.
2. Parking shall be allowed only on a paved concrete surface.
31-3 Off-Street Loading Space - All Districts
1. All retail, commercial, and industrial structures having five thousand (5,000)
square feet or more of gross floor area shall provide and maintain off-street
parking facilities for the loading and unloading of merchandise and goods at a
ratio of at least one (1) space for the first twenty thousand (20,000) square
feet of gross floor area and one (1) space for each additional twenty thousand
(20,000) square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof for a building
larger than five thousand (5,000) square feet. A loading space shall consist
--- of an area of a minimum of twelve (12) by thirty (30) feet. All drives and
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approaches shall provide adequate space and clearances to allow for the
maneuvering of trucks off-street.
2. Kindergartens, day schools, and similar child training and care establishments
shall provide paved off-street loading and unloading space on a through
"circular" drive except when otherwise provided for when a Special Use
Permit has been granted. Drives shall be designed to accommodate one (1)
motor vehicle for each ten (10) students or children cared for by the
establishment.
3. Uses not listed in Schedule 31-6 shall provide required off-street parking
according to the most similar use listed in the Schedule, as detemined by the
City Council.
4. Loading docks and areas shall not be located on the street side of any
structure unless screened according to section 33-1 (4).
1-4 Parking Access From a Public SWeet - All Districts
1. In all districts (except all single-family, duplex, and multi-family districts)
building plans shall provide for entrance/exit drive(s) appropriately designed
and located to minimize traffic congestion or conflict within the site and with
adjoining public streets as approved by the City Engineer. Where based
upon analysis by the City Manager, projected volumes of traffic entering or
leaving the proposed development are likely to interfere with the projected
peak traffic flow volumes on adjoining streets, additional right-of-way, and
paving in the form of a deceleration lane or mm lane may be required to be
~zrnished by the developer in order to reduce such interference.
2. In the approval of a Detail Site Plan consideration shall be given to providing
entrance/exit drives which extend into the site to provide adequate queuing
of vehicles on the site. Such drives shall have curbs or other barriers to
prohibit access from parldng areas and other drives.
3. The radius of all drive approaches shall be constructed so that the curb retum
shall not extend beyond any projection of the property line which the drive
does not cross, except by written agreement of both property owners filed
for record with the County Clerk with proof supplied to the City Council.
4. Vehicular access to non-residential uses shall not be permitted from alleys
serving residential areas.
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5. Parking space configuration, location, arrangement, size and circulation in all
districts shall be constructed according to Appendix Bustrations Nos. 1, 2, 3,
4or5.
3 1-5 Off-Street Parking Requirements - All Districts
1. All parking loading spaces, and vehicle sales areas on private property shall
have a vehicle stopping device installed so as to prevent parking of motor
vehicles in any required landscaped areas, to prevent any parked vehicle fi'om
overhanging a public right-of-way line, or public sidewalk. An overwide
sidewalk on private property may be permitted so as to allow encroachment
of vehicle overhang while maintaining an unobstructed three (3) foot
minimum sidewalk width. The requirement shall apply only where spaces are
adjacent to the walks, right-of-way, and landscaping. Parking shall not be
permitted to overhang public right-of-way in any case.
2. Refuse storage facilities placed in a parking lot shall not be located in a
designated parking or loading space. Each refuse facility shall be maintained
so as to comply with all public health and sanitary regulations. Each refuse
facility shall be located so as to facilitate pickup by refuse collection agencies
.-, and shall be screened according to Seedon 33-1 (6).
31-6 Parking Requirements Based on Use
In all districts there shall be provided at the time any building or structure is erected
or structurally altered, off-street parking spaces in accordance with the following
requirements:
1. Auto laundry: One (1)1 space per five hundred (500) square feet of gross
floor area
2. Bowling alley: Six (6) parking spaces for each alley or lane
3. Business or professional office, (general): One (1) space per three hundred
(300) square feet of gross floor area
4. Church or other place of worship: One (1) parking space for each three (3)
seats in the main auditorium
5. College or University: One (1) space per each day student
6. Community Center, Library, Museurn, or Art Gallery: Ten (10) parking
" spaces plus one (1) additional space for each three hundred (300) square feet
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of floor area in excess of two thousand (2,000) square feet. ]fan auditorium
is included as a part of the building, its floor area shall be deducted ~om the
total and additional parking provided on the basis of one (1) space for each
four (4) seats that it contains.
7. Commercial Amusement: One (1) space per 3 guests or one (1) space per
100 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater.
8. Dance Hall, Assembly or Exhibition Hall Without Fixed Seats: One (1)
parking space for each one hundred (100) square feet of floor area thereof.
9. Day Nursery: One (1) space per 10 pupils
10. Dwellings, Multi-Family: Two (2) spaces per one and two bedroom units
and two and one-half(2½) spaces per three bedroom unit.
11. Fraternity, Sorority, or Dormitory: One (1) parking space for each two (2)
beds.
12. Fumiture or Appliance Store, Hardware Store, Wholesale Establishments,
.._ Machinery or Equipment Sales and Service, Clothing or Shoe Repair or
Service: Two (2) parking spaces plus one (1) additional parking space for
each three hundred (300) square feet of floor area over one thousand
(1,000).
13. Gasoline Station: Minimum of six (6) spaces
14. Hospital: One (1) space per employee on the largest shift, plus one and one-
half (l ~,~) spaces for each bed.
15. Hotel: One (1) parking space for each one (1) sleeping rooms or suites plus
one (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of commercial floor
area contained therein.
16. Library or Museum: Ten (10) spaces plus one (1) space for every three
hundred (300) square feet.
17. Lodge or Fraternal Organization: One (1) space per two hundred (200)
square feet.
18. Manufacturing or Industrial Establishment, Research or Testing Laboratory,
Creamery, Bottling Plant, Warehouse, Printing or Plumbing Shop, or Similar
--- Establishment: One (1) parking space for each employee on the maximum
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working shift plus space to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles used
in connection therewith, but not less than one (1) parking space for each one
thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area.
19. Medical or Dental Office: One (1) space per one hundred seventy-five (175)
square feet of floor area.
20. Mini-Warehouse: Four (4) per complex plus (1) one per five thousand
(5000) square feet of storage areas.
21. Mobile Home Park: Two (2) spaces for each mobile home plus additional
spaces as required herein for accessory uses.
22. Mortuary or Funeral Home: One (1) parking space for each fit~ (50) square
feet of floor space in slumber rooms, parlors or individual funeral service
rooms.
23. Motel: One (1) parking space for each sleeping room or suite plus one {1)
space for each two hundred (200) square feet of commercial floor area
contained therein.
24. Motor-Vehicle Sales rooms and Used Car Lots: One (1) parking space for
each five hundred (500) square feet of sales floor for indoor uses, or one {1 )
parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of lot area for
outdoor uses.
25. Nursing Home: One (1) space per five (5) beds and one (1) for each day
staff.
26. Private Club, Country Club or Golf Club: One (1) parking space for each
one hundred-filly (150) square feet of floor area or for every five (5)
members, whichever is greater.
27. Retail Store or Personal Service Establishment, except as otherwise specified
herein: One (1) space per two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area.
28. Restaurant, Night Club, Cafe or Similar Recreation or Amusement
Establishment: One (1) parking space for each one hundred (100) square
feet of floor area.
29. Rooming or Boarding House: One (1) parking space for each sleeping
room.
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30. Sanitarium, Convalescent Home, Home for the Aged or Similar Institution:
One (1) parking space for each five (5) beds
31. School, Elementary: One (1) Parking space for each five (5) seats in the
auditorium or main assembly room, or one (1) space for each classroom plus
six (6) spaces, whichever is greater.
32. School, Secondary, and College: One (1) parking space for each four (4)
seats in the main auditorium or eight (8) spaces for each classroom,
whichever is greater.
33. Theater, Auditorium (except school), Sports Arena, Stadium, or
Gymnasium: One (1) parking space for each three (3) seats or bench seating
spaces.
34. Warehouse, Wholesale, Manufacturing and Other Industrial Type Uses: One
(1) space for one thousand (1,000) square feet of'gross floor area.
35. Golf Course: Three (3) parking spaces per hole.
A 31-7 Rules for Computing Number of Parking Spaces: In computing the number of
parking spaces required for each of the above uses the following roles shall govern:
1. "Floor Area" shall mean the gross floor area of the specific use.
2. Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be
constructed to be the nearest whole number.
3. The parking space requirement for a use not specifically mentioned herein
shall be the same as required for a use of similar nature.
4. Whenever a building or use constructed or established after the effective date
of this Ordinance is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of employees,
number of dwelling units, seating capacity or otherwise, to create a need for
an increase of ten (10) percent or more in the number of existing parking
spaces, such spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or
change. Whenever a building or use existing prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance is enlarged to the extent of fifty (50) percent or more in floor area
or in the area used, said building or use shall then and thereafter comply with
the parking requirements set forth herein.
5. In the case of mixed uses, the parking spaces required shall equal the sum of
---- the requirements of the various uses computed separately.
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31-8 Location of parking Spaces: All parking spaces required herein shall be located on
the same lot with the building or use sewed, except as follows:
1. Where an increase in the number of spaces is requked by a change or
enlargement of use or where such spaces are provided collectively or used
jointly by two (2) or more buildings or establishments, the required spaces
may be located not to exceed three hundred (300) feet from an institutional
building served and not to exceed six hundred (600) feet from any other non-
residential building served.
2. Not more than fifty (50) per cent of the parldng spaces required for theaters,
bowling alleys, dance halls, night clubs, cafes, or similar uses and not more
than eighty (80) per cent of the parking spaces required for a church or
school auditorium or similar uses may be provided and used jointly by similar
uses not normally open, used or operated during the same hours as those
listed; provided, however, that written agreement thereto is properly
executed and filed as specified below.
In any case where the required parking spaces are not located on the same lot
with the building or use served, or where such spaces are collectively or
jointly provided and used, a written agreement thereby assuring their
retention for such purposes, shall be properly drawn and executed by the
parties concerned, approved as to form by the City and executed by the
parties concerned, approved as to form by the City Attorney and shall be
filed with the application for a building permit.
31-9 Use of Parking Spaces - All Districts: Required off-street parking and loading
spaces shall be used only for these respective purposes and shall not be used for
storage or display of boats, trailers, campers, motor vehicles or other goods,
materials, products for sale.
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SECTION 32
SPECIAL AND ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
32-1 Lot Area:
1. The minimum residential lot area for the various Districts shall be in
accordance with the individual use schedule except that a lot having less area
than herein required which was an official "lot of record" prior to the
adoption of this Ordinance may be used for a one-family dwelling and no lot
existing at the time of passage of this Ordinance shall be reduced in area
below the minimum requirements set forth in the respective district.
2. Public and Semi-Public Institutions such as hospitals, churches and schools
located in any district shall have a minimum site area of two (2) acres.
3. Location of Dwellings and Buildings - Only one main building for one-family
and two-family use with permitted accessory buildings may be located upon a
lot or unplatted tract. Every means of access shall have a minimum width of
twenty-five (25) feet. Where a lot is used for retail and dwelling purposes,
more than one (1) main building may be located upon the lot, but only when
such buildings conform to all the open space, parking and density
requirements applicable to the uses and districts. Whenever two or more
main buildings, or portions thereof, are placed upon a single lot or tract and
such buildings do not face upon a public street, the same may be permitted
when the site plan for such development is approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission so as to comply with the normal requirements for
platting. No parking area, storage area, or required open space for one
building shall be computed as being the open space, yard, or area
requirements for any other dwelling or other use.
3 2-2 Front Yard:
1. On comer lots, the from yard set back shall be observed along the frontage of
both intersecting streets (unless shown specifically otherwise on a final plat
according to section 32-3 (1).
2. Where the frontage on one side of a street between two intersecting streets is
divided by two or more zoning districts, the front yard shall comply with the
requirements of the most restrictive district for the entire frontage. (See
Appendix Illustration No. 6)
3. The from yard shall be measured from the property line to the front face of
the building, covered porch, covered terrace or attached accessory building.
-- Eaves and roof extensions or a porch without posts or columns may project
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into the required from yard for a distance not to exceed four (4) feet and
subsurface structures, platforms or slabs may not project into the from yard
to a height greater than thirty (30) inches above the average grade of the
yard. (See Appendix Illustration No. 7)
4. Where lots have double frontage, running through from one street to
another, a required from yard shall be provided on both streets unless a
building line for accessory buildings has been established along one frontage
on the plat or by ordinance, in which event only one required front yard need
be observed. (See Appendix Illustration No. 8)
5. The minimum from yard setback requirements may be reduced by five (5)
feet in all Single Family (except SF-O) and 2F-9 districts provided that at
least fifby (50%) percent of the structures on a given block are set back an
additional five (5) feet from the original setback. The average setback would
equal the original setback requirement. The purpose of this requirement is to
encourage a variety of from yard setbacks along a street creating a more
pleasing appearance of houses in the subdivision. In no case shall the front
yard setback be less than twenty (20) feet. (See Appendix Illustration No.
10). Varying setbacks must be shown on the approved final plat in order to
~ reduce normal setback requirements.
6. Minimum front yard setbacks for lots with predominate frontage on the
curved radius ofa cul-de-sac shall be twenty-five (25) feet ifapproved on the
final plat. (See Appendix Illustration No. 14)
7. No fence, wall, screen, billboard, sign, structure or foliage of hedges, trees,
bushes or shrubs shall be erected, planted or maintained in such a position or
place so as to obstruct or interfere with the following minimum sight line
standards.
(A) Vision at all intersections where streets intersect at or near right angles
shall be clear at elevations between two and one-half (2~A) feet and
nine (9) feet above the average street grade, within a triangular area
formed by extending the two curb lines from their point of intersection
(see Figure 4 of the Subdivision Ordinance) forty-five (45) feet, and
connecting these points with an imaginary line, thereby making a
triangle. If there are no curbs existing, the triangular area shall be
formed by extending the property lines from their point of intersection
twenty-five (25) feet and connecting theses points with an imaginary
line, thereby making a triangle.
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8. Gasoline service station pump islands may not be located nearer than
eighteen (18) feet to the front property line. An enclosed canopy for a
gasoline filling station may extend beyond the front building line but shall
never be closer than ten (10) feet to the property line.
9. Where a future right-of-way line has been established for future widening or
opening of a street or thoroughfare, upon which a lot abuts, then the front or
side yard shall be measured from the future right-of-way line.
32-3 Side Yards:
1. On a comer lot used for one-family dwellings, both street exposures shall be
treated as front yards on all lots platted at~er the effective date of this
Ordinance, except that where one street exposure is designated as a side yard
by a building line shown on a plat approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission containing a side yard of ~f[een (15) feet or more the building
line provisions on the plat shall be observed. On lots which were official lots
of record prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, the minimum side yard
adjacent to a side street shall comply with the minimum required side yard for
the respective districts.
2. Every part of a required side yard shall be open and unobstructed except for
accessory buildings as permitted herein and the ordinary projections of
window sills, belt courses, comices, and other architectural features not to
exceed twelve (12) inches into the required side yard, and roof caves
projecting not to exceed thirty-six (36) inches into the required side yard.
32-4 Lot Coverage:
1. Up to ten (10%) per cent additional coverage of the lot or tract will be
permitted for accessory buildings such as garages, carports, and storage
buildings. Specified maximum coverage shall apply to schools, churches, and
other non-residential buildings permitted in residential districts.
32-5 Special Height Regulations
1. In the districts where the height of buildings is restricted to two and one-half
(2~A) or three (3) stores, cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys and vent
stacks may extend for an additional height not to exceed forty (40) feet
~ above the average grade line of the building. Water stand pipes and tanks,
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church steeples, domes, and spires and school buildings and institutional
buildings may be erected to exceed three (3) stories in height, provided that
one (1) additional foot shall be added to the width and depth of~'ont, side,
and rear yards for each foot that such structures exceed three (3) stories.
2. Antennas and other sending and receiving devices of micro-wave or
electromagnetic waves shall be permitted in all districts for private or
amateur radio broadcasting use. Such devices shall not interfere with radio
or television reception of adjoining property owners and shall comply with all
regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In no case
shall the height of such antennas exceed thirty-five (35) feet and proper guy
wire securement shall be followed. In no manner shall the use of such
equipment infringe upon adjoining property owners.
3. Satellite dishes shall not exceed a height offtReen (15) feet and shall only be
located in the rear yard of any lot.
32-6 All measurements of setback requirements shall be made according to illustrations
11, 12 and 13.
32-7 Metal exterior construction buildings are not permitted in any district as a primary
use except as provided in other ordinances of the City of Coppell.
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SECTION 33
SCREENING STANDARDS
Purpose: To encourage the most appropriate use of land and conserve and protect
the privacy and value of adjacent permitted uses, regulations are prescribed for the
location and type of various screening devices to be used when required in the
various zoning districts or in this section in accordance with the following
standards.
33-1 Location of Required Screening
1. Where the side, rear, or service side of an apartment, or the side, rear, or
sentice side of a non-residential use is adjacent to a single-family or two-
family residential district, screening not less than six (6) feet in height shall be
erected separating the use ~-om the adjacent residential district. No screening
is required adjacent to a street except as required in Paragraph 2 in this
section. All screening walls shall conform to 33-1.7.
2. When the side, rear or service side of a non-residential or multi-family use is
adjacent to a public thoroughfare with greater than 60 feet of Right-of-way
screening six (6) feet in height shall be provided. All screening walls shall
~ conform to 33-1.7.
3. In a non-residential district where parking space for motor vehicles is
provided adjacent to or within ten (10) feet of a residential district, whether
the district boundary lines are separated by a street or alley or not, screening
two (2) feet in height shall be provided between the boundary of such
parking areas and the residential district. This requirement does not waive
the requirements of Paragraph 1, however, providing screening as required in
Paragraph 1 may fulfill the requirements of this paragraph.
4. In all districts where screening of loading areas facing a street is required,
screening shall be provided not less than six (6) feet in height adjacent to the
loading area at the property line. Said screening shall be required along all
streets except where such use was in existence at the date of adoption of this
Ordinance. Screening adjacent to a street shall be brick. Other types of
screening devices may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission
and City Council.
5. In all districts where screening of open storage is required such screening
shall be required only for those areas used for open storage. A six (6) feet
high fence shall be provided and maintained at the property line adjacent to
the area to be screened. If the screening wall for open storage is required
-~ along a street edge, the screening wall should be brick and be located ten
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(10) feet from the street R.O.W./property line. Brick wall shall conform to
33-1.7.
The brick screening wall for the loading areas shall be located ten (10) feet
from the fight-of-way line. Brick wall shall conform to 33-1.7.
6. Refuse storage areas not adjacent to an alley for all uses other than single-
family and duplex dwellings shall be visually screened by a six (6) foot high
solid fence on all sides except the side used for garbage pickup service, such
side shall not be required to be screened.
7. Where subdivisions are platted so that the rear yards of single-family two
family, or townhouse residential lots are adjacent to a dedicated roadway, or
separated from a roadway by an alley or service road, the developer shall
provide, at his sole expense, screening that conforms to Section 33-1.7
below.
The City Council may waive or modify, in exceptional cases, the
requirements of this section. All forms of screening shall conform to the
requirements of the ordinances of the City governing the sight distance for
traffic safety and other City ordinances. The types of permissible screening
are:
(A) A brick wall with a minimum height of six (6) feet and a maximum
height of eight (8) feet shall be located on the street fight-of-way line.
The color of the wall shall be limited to earth-tone colors, (i. e. brown,
tan, red, gray, etc.) The color of the wall shall be uniform and/or
compatible on both sides of a thoroughfare for the entire length of the
thoroughfare between two intersecting thoroughfares. When walls are
built in sections, the colors shall be as dosely similar as possible, but
shall, in no case, be incompatible. Plans and specifications for the wall
shall be approved by the City. Masonry columns shall be expressed at
a minimum of thirty (30) feet on centers and should typically be taller
than the remainder of the wall.
Brick detailing at the top of the wall shall produce a change in plane or
texture. Developers are encouraged to create offsets in the wall to
provide visual variety. The wall shall be placed on an appropriate
structural concrete footing; trees shall be planted in the landscaping
strip between the curb and screening wall according to standards set in
Section 34 for non-residential and multi-family lots. Landscaping, in
the form of trees and shrubs, shall be used to break up long continuous
lengths of wall. In general, a minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the
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wall elevation should be screened with vegetation. The developer
may, at his option, install planter beds adjacent to the wall. In such
event, the developer shall provide total maintenance for the beds until
an owners association is in existence to provide maintenance in
accordance with Section 34. The developer shall install automatic
irrigation bubblers or other means of irrigation approved by the City.
Plant materials shall be selected from the plant palette in the approved
Coppell Sweetscape Plan.
(B) Where appropriate, as long as the view beyond the fence is
appropriately landscaped and is not a view of the rear yards or fences
of housing, a combination of brick and ironwork can be utilized. The
masonry portion shall be constructed according to the criteria
described in the previous paragraph A. Landscaping and maintenance
requirements are also identical except that a landscaped area must be
provided behind open ironwork to provide an appropriate view
beyond. These landscaped areas beyond shall also become the
responsibility of an owners association or individual property owner to
provide proper maintenance.
~ (C) Where subdivisions are platted so that the side yards of sinFIe-family
residential lots are adjacent to a roadway that is identified as a primary
or secondary image zone in the approved City Streetscape Plan, the
developer shall provide a screening wall to screen the rear portion of
the lots. The wall shall conform to criteria established in paragraphs A
and B of this subsection. The length of wall shall be equal to one half
of the depth of the lot or to the fenced in rear portion of the lot,
whichever is greater.
(D) Where subdivisions are platted so that the side yards of single-family
residential lots are adjacent to a dedicated roadway and where a cul-
de-sac approaches the paved roadway, but does not intersect with it,
the developer shall provide, at his sole expense, a living screen
composed of plants in the approved plant palette. Plants shall be a
minimum of three (3) feet in height. Plant spacing shall vary,
depending on the type of plants, as required by the City Council;
however, suggested maximum spacings are twenty-five (25) feet for
trees and twelve (12) feet for shrubs. A solid living screen is not
required. The living screen shall not be planted opposite the front yard
of residential lots which from on streets which intersect with the paved
roadway. The developer shall provide total maintenance for the living
screen until adjacent lots are sold. At the end of the maintenance
I.-- period, all plants in the living screen shall be in a healthy and growing
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condition. The living screen shall be planted between the sidewalk and
the right-of-way line.
0E) At development and subdivision entry features, all walls and raised
planter beds shall be of brick or stone construction unless otherwise
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
The wall construction and landscaped requirements of paragraphs A
and B shall apply to development and subdivision entry features. In
addition, the design of the entry feature must conform to the visibility
requirements of the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances. Paving
materials should be incorporated into the design of the pavement at
entry features in a manner compatible with that used at major or
secondary intersections in the City.
33-2 Maximum Height and Widths
All required plant screening material shall be trimmed and pruned to prevent heights
and widths which will cause visibility problems for traffic or other safety hazards,
but not to a height less than the required minimums.
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SECTION 34
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
Purpose: Landscaping is accepted as adding value to property and is in the general
welfare of the City. Therefore, landscaping is required hereafter of all new
development or use of previously undeveloped land except that single-family,
duplex and agricultural uses shall be exempt because single-family uses rarely fail to
comply with the requirements set forth and agricultural uses are expected to be
temporary and will be replaced with other uses as the City develops.
34-1 Landscape Plan: Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any use other
than agriculture, single-family dwelling, or duplex dwelling in any zoning district, a
Landscape Plan shall be submitted to the City for approval. It shall show location,
name, quantity, and size of any landscape plants, landscape paving, benches, living
screens, screening walls, fountains, statues, sprinkler or water system, or other
landscape features; buildings, parking areas, drives, walks, adjacent sweets, and
alleys. Unless waived by the City, the Landscape Plan shall be prepared by a
Registered Landscape Architect and conform to guidelines established by the City
Staff for their plan review. Landscaping shall extend beyond the property line to
the curb or paving line in all adjacent sweets and alleys except where landscaping of
common areas and parkway areas adjacent to screening walls has been provided in
the platting process. The Landscape Plan does not need to be approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council unless so stated in the amending
ordinance in a Planned Development District. The Plan must conform to criteria
established in the approved Streetscape Plan, as well as other requirements in
Section 34.
34-2 Minimum Standards
1. Except where otherwise provided, all yard, setback, parking, service, and
recreational areas shall be landscaped with lawns, trees, shrubs, or other
landscape materials.
2. Where the use of a living screen is required or proposed, such screen must be
included as an element of the landscape plan.
3. A minimum of five (5%) percent of all required parking areas shall be
landscaped. On lots where the required parking is not adjacent to a
dedicated street, the five (5%) percent landscaping requirement shall apply to
the area between the buildings or structure and the street. The (5%) five
percent requirement shah be calculated in addition to areas contained in street
right-of-way or within 10 (10) feet of the front property line. It is the intent
of this section to require design and construction of parking areas in a
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manner whereby areas usable for parking or maneuvering space be
landscaped.
4. Along primary image zones, the fifteen (15) foot no parking strip may be
reduced to ten (10) feet if every five (5) continuous parking spaces are
separated by a landscaped island planted with a tree. The island shall be
equal in size to a required parking space. When the no parking strip is
reduced in this manner, the comer no parking triangles shall be increased in
size to fourteen (14) feet by fourteen (14) feet. (Figure 13 of the Coppell
Streetscape Plan)
5. For non-residential lots, screening devices shall be used to obscure the view
of parking areas in the required front or side yards along dedicated streets.
Such screening shall be a maximum of thirty (30) inches high measured frrom
the bottom of curb at the parking pavement. The screening shall be located
within the required landscaped setback adjacent to the street. The screening
shall be located or designed so as to minimize damage by the automobile.
(Figure 19 of the Coppell Streetscape Plan)
6. On all non-residential and multi-family lots which have frontage along a
dedicated street, the property owner must plant trees in the no parking
landscape setback according to the guidelines established in the approved
Coppell Streetscape Plan and the following minimum ratios. Along arterials
identified as major image zones in the Streetscape Plan, the ratio is one (1)
tree for every forty (40) feet of frontage. Along other arterials and collectors
identified as secondary image zones, the ratio is one (1) tree for every fifty
(50) feet of frontage. The trees may be clustered for maximum visual impact.
On all non-residential and multi-family lots which have frontage on a primary
or secondary image zone and on which lot utility poles are located in that
zone, the property owner shall locate trees so as to help obscure the utility
poles from behind. The trees shall be located so as to minimize future
interference with the overhead lines.
7. The type of plants to be placed within the parkway adjacent to dedicated
streets shall be selected from approved plant palette found in the Streetscape
Plan. The minimum caliper of trees shall be two (2) inches.
8. All landscaping shall be irrigated by a sprinkler system designed by a licensed
Landscape Irrigator. The required sprinkler plan shall bear the seal of the
Licensed Irrigator designing the system.
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9. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to cut or break any
branch of any tree or shrub or injure in any way the bark of said tree or shrub
growing on public property unless such action be done as part of a
reasonable landscaping maintenance operation.
34-3 Certificate of Occupancy:
1. No certificate of occupancy for any use except an agricultural use shall be
issued until all common area landscaping is installed according to the
Conceptual Landscape Plan that was approved as an element of the Final Plat
for the subdivision in which that use is located. In the event that the
landscaping has not been installed due to seasonal considerations, the
certificate of occupancy may be issued if conditions of Section 34-3.3 are
met. This paragraph is applicable only when a Conceptual Landscape Plan
had been approved. In the event that a subdivision is being developed in
phases, only installation of the landscaping within the phase being developed
shall be required.
2. Per the conditions established in Section 34-1, no certificate of occupancy for
any use shall be issued umil all landscaping that is shown on the required
Landscape Plan for the use has been installed. In the event that landscaping
has not been installed, due to seasonal considerations, the certificate of
occupancy may be issued if conditions of Section 34-3.3 are met.
3. In the event that landscaping shown on an approved Landscape Plan or
Conceptual Landscape Plan cannot be installed, due to seasonal
considerations, a certificate of occupancy may be issued if the following
conditions are met: 1) the project conforms to all other applicable codes
relating to C.O. issuance and 2) the developer either obtains a letter of credit
or deposits into an escrow account a dollar mount equal to one hundred ten
(110) percent of the value of the landscaping not yet installed. Either effort
shall conform to approved city guidelines to include the submission of an
itemized estimate of value of said landscaping not yet installed.
If at or before the end of a six (6) month period, the landscaping has been
installed per the approved Plan, comml of the letter of credit or funds in the
escrow account will be returned to the Developer. If the landscaping has not
been installed at the end of that period, the City may, at their option, deposit
the funds into their account and use the funds to carry out installation of the
landscaping. Any fimds remaining after installation will be returned to the
Developer.
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34-4 Maintenance: All required landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and orderly
manner at all times. This shall include mowing, edging, priming, fertilizing,
watering, weeding, and other such activities common to the maintenance of
landscaping. Landscaped areas shall be kept ~'ee of trash, litter, weeds, and other
such materials or plants not a part of the landscaping. All plant material shall be
maintained in a healthy and growing condition as is appropriate for the season of
the year. Plant material which dies shall be replaced with plant material of similar
variety and size. Property owners and/or homeowners associations are responsible
for maintenance of the parkway area between the curb and their property lines.
They are also responsible for the maintenance of the brick screening walls built
along their property line.
34-5 Visibility: Where the rigid enforcement of these landscaping requirements will
result in a conflict with 32-2.7, the requirements shall be reduced to the extent to
remove the conflict. In any event, the requirements of Section 32 shall take
precedence.
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SECTION 35
ACCESSORY BUILDING REGULATIONS
35-1 In a residential or agricultural district, an accessory building is a subordinate
building, attached to or detached from the main building, without separate bath or
kitchen facilities, not used for commercial purposes and not rented.
35-2 In other districts, an accessory building is a subordinate building, the use of which is
incidental to and used only in conjunction with the main building.
35-3 All accessory buildings must conform to the following standards:
1. Accessory buildings must be designed and constructed so that they are in
keeping with the general architecture of the development.
2. Buildings with corrugated metal siding shall not be permitted, but "Delta"
type metal siding is acceptable. Corrugated metal roofing will be acceptable.
Metal accessory buildings shall not exceed 150 square feet in area.
3. No temporary buildings, mobile or manufactured homes, or travel trailers
may be used for on-site dwelling purposes.
35-4 Outbuildings in the SF-ED District, except garages, must be located behind the
main dwelling in the rear yard.
1. Outbuildings shall be at least ~fbj (50) feet from any side property line and
twenty-five (25) feet from rear property line unless the rear property line is
adjacent to a railroad track then no setback is required.
2. Outbuildings must be ~i~ (50) feet or more from the dwelling on adjoining
property.
3. The number of outbuildings should be limited to one (1) except as may be
granted by Special Use Permit.
4. The accessory dwelling unit must be constructed to the rear of the main
dwelling and located on an integral area not less than one-half CA) acre
separate from that upon which the main dwelling is constructed. Each lot
must have a minimum of one (1) acre per dwelling unit constructed upon it.
5. The accessory dwelling unit may be constructed only with the issuance of a
Special Use Permit.
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6. The accessory dwelling unit may not be sold separately from sale of the
entire property, including the main dwelling unit, and shall not be rented or
leased.
35-5 Area Regulations for Accessory Buildings in Residential and Apartment Districts:
1. Size of Yards:
(a) Front Yard: Attached front accessory buildings shall have a front yard
not less than the main building. Detached accessory buildings shall be
located in the area defined as the rear yard.
Co) Side Yard: There shall be a side yard not less than three (3) feet from
any side lot line, alley line, or easement line for any accessory building
provided that such building is located at least five (5) feet behind the
main building. Accessory buildings that are not located at least five (5)
feet behind the main building are required to comply with the minimum
side yard requirements for the main building. Accessory buildings
adjacent to a side street shall have a side yard not less than fifteen (15)
feet. Garages located and arranged with the vehicular access door
parallel or most nearly parallel to the side yard lot line shall have a
"' minimum distance of 20 feet from the side lot line. Adequate space
must be provided on the driveway surface, outside of the garage and
within the property line to allow for parking of two vehicles.
Carports arranged to be entered from the side yard, whether adjacent
to an alley or street, shall have a minimum distance equal to the
required side yard for the main building.
(c) Rear Yard: There shall be a rear yard not less than three (3) feet from
any lot line, alley line, or easement line, for any accessory building. If
no alley exists, the rear yard shall not be less than ten (10) feet as
measured from the rear lot line. All garages or carports that are
entered by a motor vehicle from an alley or alley easement shall be set
back from the rear yard or alley easement line a minimum distance of
twenty (20) feet.
35-6 Accessory Buildings in MH District: In the MH District, no carport, garage,
storage building, office, or caretaker's dwelling, laundry house, or other permitted
structure may be located nearer than ten (10) feet to any side or rear line of a plot,
lot, tract, or stand except that such structure may be located within five (5) feet of
the side or rear line of a plot, lot, tract, or stand when such structures are located
within the rear twenty-five (25) percent of the trailer lot, plot, or tract. Such
... structures shall also be subject to front yard requirements above.
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SECTION 36
GLARE AND LIGHTING STANDARDS
Purpose of Section: Standards for controlling lighting and glare are set forth to
reduce the annoyance and inconvenience to property owners and traffic hazards to
motorist. These standards are intended to allow reasonable enjoyment of adjacent
and nearby property by their owners and occupants while requiring adequate levels
of lighting of parking areas.
36-1 Glare: Any use shall be operated so as not to produce obnoxious and intense glare
or direct illumination across the bounding property line from a visible source of
illumination of such intensity as to create a nuisance or detract from the use or
enjoyment of adjacent property. All outside lights shall be made up of a light
source and reflector so selected that acting together the light beam is controlled and
not directed across any bounding property line above a height of three (3) feet. The
allowable maximum intensity measured at the property line of a residential use in a
residential district shall be 0.25 foot candies.
36-2 Non-Residential Site Lighting:
~ 1. All off-street parking areas for nonresidential uses in nonresidential district
which are used after dark, shall be illuminated beginning one-half hour atter
sunset and continuing throughout the hours of use or until midnight,
whichever is earlier. In case only a portion of a parking area is offered for
use after dark, only that part is required to be illuminated in accordance with
these standards. However, the portion offered for use shall be clearly
designated. Lighting within the parking areas shall meet the following
minimum requirements. No intermittent or flashing lights are permitted.
2. Intensity:
(A) On the parking area surface, an average of at least two (2) foot
candies, initial measurement, and a minimum average of one (1) foot
candie on a maintained basis.
(B) Minimum at any point on the parking area surface to be at least 0.6
foot candles initial, and at least 0.3 foot candies maintained or 1/3 of
the average, whichever is greater.
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36-3 Luminaries: Light sources shall be of a down-light type, indirect, diffused, or
shielded type luminaries and/or so installed as to reduce glare effect and consequent
interference with use of adjacent properties and boundary streets. Bare bulbs above
15 watts or strings of lamps are prohibited except for temporary lighting not
exceeding forty-five (45) days per year and as provided in 34.4.
36-4 Special Lighting: Low Wattage: Holiday special lighting shall be permitted for a
maximum time period of forty-five (45) days for each holiday used.
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SECTION 37
PLATtING PROPERTY NOT
PERMANENTLY ZONED
37-1 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell shall not approve any
plat of any subdivision within the City Limits of the City of Coppell until the area
cover~! by the proposed plat shall have been permanently zoned by the City
Council of the City of Coppell.
37-2 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppea shall not approve any
plat or any subdivision within any area where a petition or ordinance for annexation
or a recommendation for annexation to the City of Coppell is pending before the
City Council unless and until such plat shall have been approved by resolution by
the City Council.
37-3 In the event the Planning and Zoning Commission holds a heating on proposed
annexation, it may, at its discretion, at the same time hold a heating upon the
permanent zoning that is to be given to the area or tract to be annexed, and make a
recommendation on both matters to the City Council so that the City Council, can if
it desires, act on the matter of permanent zoning and annexation at the same time.
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SECTION 38
CLASSIFICATION OF NEW AND UNLISTED USES
38-1 It is recognized that new types of land use will develop and forms of land use not
anticipated may s~k to locate in the City of Coppell. In order to provide for such
changes and contingencies, a determination as to the appropriate classification of
any new ofunlistcd form offand use shall be made as follows:
1. The Planning Department shall refer the question concerning any new or
unlisted use to the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting an
interpretation as to the zoning classification into which such use should be
placed. The referral of the use interpretation question shall be accompanied
by a statement of facts listing the nature of the use and whether it involves
dwelling activity, sales, processing, type of product, storage and amount, and
nature thereof, enclosed or open storage, anticipated employment,
transportation requirements, the amount of noise, odor, fumes, dust, toxic
material, and vibration likely to be generated and the general requirements for
public utilities such as water and sanitary sewer.
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the nature and
described performance of the proposed use and its compatibility with the
uses permitted in the various districts and determine the zoning district or
districts within which such use should be permitted.
3. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall transmit its findings and
recommendations to the City Council as to the classification proposed for
any new or unlisted use. The City Council shall by resolution approve the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission or make such
determination conceming the classification of such use as is determined
appropriate based upon its findings.
4. Standards for new and unlisted uses may be interpreted as those of a similar
use. When determination of the minimum requirements cannot be readily
ascertained, the same process outlined in paragraphs a, b, and c above shall
be followed.
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SECTION 39
CREATION OF BUILDING SITE
3 9-1 No Permit for the construction of a building or buildings upon any tract or plot shall
be issued until a building site, building tract, or building lot has been created by
compliance with one of the following conditions:
1. The lot or tract is part of a plat of record, properly approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission, and filed in the Plat Records of Dallas County,
Texas.
2. The plot, tract, or lot faces upon a dedicated street and was separately owned
prior to the effective date of this Ordinance or prior to annexation to the City
of Coppell whichever is applicable, in which event a building permit for only
one main building conforming to all the requkements of this Ordinance may
be issued on each such original separately owned parcel without first
complying with paragraph 1 preceding.
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SECTION 40
NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
40-1 A nonconforming status shall exist under the following provisions of this ordinance:
1. When a use or structure which does not conform to the regulations
prescribed in the district in which such use or structure is located was in
existence and lawfully operating prior to the adoption of the previous Zoning
Ordinance and has been operating since without discontinuance.
2. When on the effective date of this Ordinance, the use or structure was in
existence and lawfully constructed, located and operating in accordance with
the provisions of the previous Zoning Ordinance or which was a noncon-
forming use thereunder, and which use or structure does not now conform to
the regulations herein prescribed for the district in which the use or structure
is located.
40-2 No nonconforming use or structure may be expanded or increased beyond the lot
or tract upon which such nonconforming use is located as of the effective date of
this Ordinance except to provide off-street loading or off-street parking space upon
approval of the Board of Adjustment.
40-3 Repairs and normal maintenance may be made to a nonconforming building
provided that no structural alterations or extensions shall be made except those
required by law or ordinance, unless the building is changed to a conforming
structure.
40-4 Any nonconforming use may be changed to a conforming use and once such
change is made, the use shall not thereafter be changed back to a nonconforming
use.
40-5 Where a conforming use is located in a nonconforming structure, the use may be
changed to another conforming use by securing a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Building Official.
40-6 When a nonconforming use or business involving a permanent type structure is
discontinued or the structure vacated for a period of one (1) year, the
nonconforming use shall be deemed abandoned and such facts shall be construed as
conclusive proof of intent to abandon the nonconforming use. When a
nonconforming use or business, not involving a permanent type structure, is
discontinued or moved from the premises for a period of six (6) months, the
nonconforming use shall be deemed abandoned and such facts shall be construed as
conclusive proof of intent to abandon the nonconforming use.
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40-7 If a nonconforming structure or a structure occupied by a nonconforming use is
destroyed by fire, the elements or other cause, it may not be rebuilt except to
conform to the provisions of this Ordinance. In the case of partial re-construction
of a nonconforming use, not exceeding fifty (50) percent of its reasonable value,
reconstruction may be permitted a_tier a Building permit has been granted.
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SECTION 41
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The word "Board" when used in this Ordinance shall be construed to mean the
Board of Adjustment.
41 - 1 Organization and Procedure:
1. Establishment: A Board of Adjustment is hereby re-established in
accordance with the provisions of Article 211.008, Local Government Code,
regarding the zoning of cities and with the powers and duties as provided in
said Code.
2. Membership: The Board shall consist of five citizens, each to be appointed
or re-appointed by the Mayor and continned by the City Council, for
staggered terms of two years respectively. At least one member of the Board
shall be a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and his term shall
expire at the same time as his term on such Commission. Each member of
the Board shall be removable for just cause by City Council upon written
charges and after public hearings. Vacancies shall be filled by the City
Council for the unexpired term of any member whose term becomes vacant.
The Board shall elect its own chairman, who shall serve for a period of two
(2) years or until his successor is elected. The City Council may appoint four
(4) altemate members of the Board who shall serve in the absence of one or
more regular members when requested to do so by the Mayor or City
Manager. These alternate members, when appointed, shall serve for the
same period as regular members when requested to do so by the Mayor or
City Administrator. These alternate members, when appointed, shall serve
for the same period as regular members and any vacancies shall be filled in
the same manner and shall be subject to removal as regular members.
3. Rules and Regulations: The Board shall adopt rules and regulations and
keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member. The
Board shall adopt from time to time such additional rules and regulations as it
may deem necessary to carry into effect the provisions of the Ordinance, and
shall furnish a copy of the same to the Building Inspector, all of which rules
and regulations shall operate uniformly in all cases. All of its resolutions and
orders shall be in accordance therewith. All proceedings of the Board shall
be a public record, and all meetings shaft be open to the public.
4. Meeting: Meeting of the Board shall be held at the call of the chairman and
~ at such other times as the Board may determine. The chairman or acting
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chainnan may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. All
meetings, hearing or proceedings shall be heard by at least four (4) members
of the Board.
41-2 Appeals:
1. Procedure: Appeals may be taken to and before the Board of Adjustment by
any person aggrieved, or by any officer, department, board, or bureau of the
City. Such appeal shall be made by filing with the office of the Board a
notice of appeal and specifying the grounds thereof The office or
department from which the appeal is taken shall forthwith transmit to the
Board of Adjustment all of the minutes constituting the record upon which
the action appealed from was taken.
2. Stay of Proceedings: An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of
the action appealed from unless the Building Inspector shall certify to the
Board of Adjustment that by reason of facts in the certificate, a stay would,
in his opinion, cause imminent peril to life or property, in which case
proceedings shall not be stayed otherwise than by a restraining order which
may be granted by the Board of Adjustment or by a court of equity, after
--~ notice to the office from whom the appeal is taken and on due cause shown.
3. Notice of Hearing on Appeal: The Board shall fix a reasonable time for the
hearing of the appeal or other matter referred to it, and shall mail notices of
such heating to the petitioner and to the owners of property lying within two
hundred (200) feet of any point of the lot or portion thereof on which a
variation is desired, and to all other persons deemed by the Board to be
affected thereby, such owners and persons being determined according to the
current tax rolls of the City depositing of such written notice in the mail shall
be deemed sufficient compliance therewith.
4. Decision by Board: The Board shall decide the appeal within a reasonable
time. Upon the hearing any party may appear in person or by agent or
attorney. The Board may reverse or aftarm wholly or partly or may modify
the order, requirements, decision, or determination as in its opinion ought to
be made in the premises, and to that end, shall have all powers of the officer
or department from whom the appeal is taken.
4 1-3 Powers and Duties of Board:
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1. Subpoena Wimesses. Etc.: The Board shall have the power to subpoena
witnesses, administer oaths, and punish for contempt, and may require the
production of documents, under such regulations as it may establish.
2. Appeals Based on Error: The Board shall have the power to hear and decide
appeals where it is alleged there is error of law in any order, requirements,
decision or determination made by the Building Inspector in the enforcement
of this Ordinance.
3. Special Exceptions: The Board shall have the power to hear and decide
special exceptions to the terms of this ordinance upon which it is required to
pass as follows:
(A) Permit the erection and use of a building or the use of premises for
railroads if such uses are in general conformance with the Master Plan
and present no conflict or nuisance to adjacent properties.
(B) To permit a public utility or public service or structure in any district,
or a public utility or public service building of a ground area and of a
height at variance with those provided for in the district in which such
public utility or public service building is permitted to be located, when
found reasonably necessary for the public health, convenience, safety,
or general welfare.
(C) To grant a permit for the extension of a use, height or area regulation
into an adjoining district, where the boundary line of the district
divides a lot in a single ownership on the effective date of this
Ordinance.
(D) Waive or reduce the parking and loading requirements in any of the
districts, whenever the character or use of the building is such as to
make unnecessary the full provision of parking or loading facilities, or
where such regulations would impose an unreasonable hardship upon
the use of the lot, as contrasted with merely granting an advantage or a
convenience.
To determine whether an industry should be permitted within District
"LI", Light Industrial, and District "HI", Heavy Industrial, because of
the methods by which it would be operated and because of its effect
upon uses within surrounding zoning districts.
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(F) To determine in cases of uncertainty the classification of any use not
specifically named in this Ordinance.
(G) To allow variance from the requirements of Sections 33 and 34 which
refer to screening standards and landscaping requirements.
4. Variances: An application or request for a variance shall not be heard by the
Board of Adjustment or granted with regard to any parcel of property or
portion thereof upon which a Concept Plan, Detail Site Plan, Pre'lmmanj Plat
or Final Plat, when required by this Ordinance for any parcel of property or
portion thereofi has not been finally acted upon by both the Planning &
Zoning Commission and the City Council. The administrative procedures
and requirements of this Ordinance, with regard to both Planning & Zoning
Commission and City Council consideration and action, on Concept Plans,
Detail Site Plans, Pre'~ Plats, and Final Plats, must be exhausted prior
to requesting a variance from the terms of this Ordinance.
The Board shall have the power to authorize upon appeal in specific cases
such variance from the terms of this Ordinance as will not be contrary to the
public interest, where, owning to special conditions, a literal enforcement of
the provisions of this Ordinance will remit in unnecessary hardship, and so
that the spirit of this Ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done,
including the following:
(A) Permit a variance in the yard requirements of any district where there
are unusual and practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in the
carrying out of these provisions due to an irregular shape of the lot,
topographical or other conditions, provided such variance will not
seriously affect any adjoining property or the general welfare.
(B) Authorize upon appeal, whenever a property owner can show that a
strict application of the terms of this Ordinance relating to the
construction or alterations of buildings or structures will impose upon
him unusual and practical difficulties or particular hardship, such
variances from the strict application of the terms of this Ordinance as
are in harmony with its general purpose an intent, but only when the
Board is satisfied that a granting of such variation will not merely serve
as a convenience to the applicant, but will alleviate some demonstrable
and unusual hardship or difficulty so great as to wan-ant a variance
from the standards or regulations established by this Ordinance, and at
the same time, the surrounding property will be properly protected.
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(C) Permit the reconstruction of a nonconforming building which has been
damaged by explosion, fire, act of God, or the public enemy, to the
extent of more than fiRy (50) per cent of its fair market value, where
the Board finds some compelling necessity requiring a continuance of
the nonconforming use and the primary purpose of continuing the
nonconforming use is not to continue a monopoly.
5. Changes: The Board shall have no authority to change any provisions of this
Ordinance and its jurisdiction is limited to time. The Board may not change
the district designation of any land either to a more restrictive or less
restrictive zone.
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SECTION 42
SPECIAL DEFINITIONS
Certain words in this Ordinance not heretofore defined are defined as follows:
Words used in the present tense include the future; words in the singular number
include the plural number, and words in the plural number include the singular
number; the word "building" includes the word "structure"; the word "lot" includes
the words "plot" or "tract"; the word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary.
42-1 Accessory Building or Use: One which: (a) is subordinate to and serves a
principal use; and Co) is subordinate in area, extent, or purpose to the principal
building or principal use served; and (c) contributes to the comfort,
convenience and necessity of occupants of the principal building or principal
use served; and (d) is located on the same building lot as the principal use
served. "Accessory" when used in the text shall have the same meaning as
accessory use. An accessory building may be a part of the principal building.
Servants' quarters, as defined, are an accessory building or use.
42-2 Alley: A public right-of-way which affords a secondary means of access to
abutting property.
--- 42-3 Alterations: Any change, addition, or modification in construction, any change
in the structural members of a building, such as walls or partitions, columns,
beams or girders, the consummated act of which may be referred to herein as
"altered" or "reconstructed."
424 Auto Laundry: A building or portion thereof containing facilities for washing
automobiles using automated methods including chain conveyor, blower,
steam cleaning device, or other mechanical devices. A seW-service type car
wash is an auto laundry.
42-5 Automobile Repair, Major: Major repair, rebuilding, or reconditioning of
engines or transmissions for motor vehicles; wrecker service with vehicle
storage; collision services including body, frame or fender straightening or
repair; customizing; overall painting or paint shop; those uses listed under
"Automobile Repair, Minor"; and other similar uses.
42-6 Automobile Repair, Minor: Minor repair or replacement of parts, tires, tubes,
and batteries; diagnostic services; minor motor services such as grease, oil,
spark plug, and filter changing; tune-ups; emergency road service; replacement
of starters, altemators, hoses, brake parts; mufflers; automobile washing, steam
cleaning, and polishing; performing state inspections and making minor repairs
necessary to pass said inspection; servicing of air-conditioning systems, and
"' other similar minor services for motor vehicles except heavy load vehicles, but
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not including any operation named under "Automobile Repair, Major" or any
other similar use.
42-7 Awning: A roof-like cover of a temporary nature that projects from the wall
of a building.
42-8 Apartment: A dwelling unit in an apartment building occupied as a place of
residence.
42-9 Apartment Building: A building or any portion thereof, which contains three
or more dwelling units, located in the same building lot. An apartment build-
ing is a multi-family dwelling.
42-10 Basement: A story wholly or partly (at least 50 per cent) measured from floor
to ceiling. below the level of the ground on the street side of the building. A
basement or cellar is not coumed when measuring the height of a building.
42-11 Bakery: A place for preparing, baking and selling all products on the premises
where prepared.
A 42-12 Block: A tract of land bounded by streets, or by a combination of streets and
public parks, cemeteries, railroad rights-of-way, highways, streams, or
corporate boundary lines. There may be more than one numbered block as
shown on a plat falling within a single block as herein defined.
42-13 Block Face: A word used as a term of measurement. It shall mean the
distance along a side of a street between the nearest two streets which intersect
said street on the said side.
42-14 Board: Shall mean the Board of Adjustment established in Section 41 of this
Ordinance.
42-15 Build: To erect, convert, enlarge, reconstruct, or alter a building or structure.
42-16 Buildable Width: Of a building site, is the width of the building site left to be
built upon after the required side yards are provided.
42-17 Building: Any structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons,
animals, chattels, or movable property of any kind.
42-18 Building. Detached: A building surrounded by yards or open space on the
same building lot.
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42-19 Building Height: See Height
42-20 Building Line: The rear line of a required from yard which is generally parallel
to the street line forming the front lot line.
42-21 Building Lot: A single tract of land located within a single block which, (at
time of filing for a building permit) is designed by its owner or developer as a
tract to be used, developed, or built upon as a unit, under single ownership or
control. It shall from upon a street or approved place. Therefore, a "building
lot" may be subsequently subdivided into two or more "building lots", and a
number of "building lots" may be cumulated into one "building lot", subject to
the provisions of this Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance.
42-22 Building, Mixed: A building used partly for residential use and partly for
community facility and/or commercial use. A mixed building is a commercial
use.
42-23 Building Official: The administrative official charged with responsibility for
issuing permits and enforcing the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code.
42-24 Building, Principal: A building in which the principal use of the lot, on which it
is located, is conducted. All residential uses, except bona fide servants
quarters, are principal uses.
42-25 Building, Residential: A building which is arranged, designed, used, or
intended to be used for residential occupancy by one or more families or
lodgers.
42-26 Carport: A structure open on a minimum of three (3) sides designed or used
to shelter the owners vehicle(s), not to exceed twenty-four (24) feet on its
longest dimension.
42-27 Cellar: See Basement
42-28 Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance: An official certificate issued by the
City through the enforcing official which indicates conformance with or
approved conditional waiver from the Zoning Regulations and authorizes legal
use of the premises for which it is issued.
42-29 City: Shall mean the City of Coppell, Texas
42-30 City Council: The governing body of the City of Coppell, Texas
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42-31 City Manager: The Chief City Administrative officer.
42-32 Clinic: The office of one or more medical doctors, dentists, optometrists, or
similar members of the medical professions who may or may not have
associated in the practice of their professions.
42-33 Cleaning: A custom cleaning shop, not exceeding five thousand (5,000)
square feet of floor area.
42-34 Clustering: A land development concept whereby the buildings on a site are
grouped dosely together but not attached to allow for communal open space
and economies in development. Clustering permits variation in lot size, shape
and orientation without an increase in the overall density of the development.
42-34A Community Club: Any club, (other than a private club), service club,
sorority, fratemity, lodge or other private organization or club where
alcoholic beverages are not served pursuant to a private club permit issued by
the State of Texas.
42-35 Concrete Block: Any of the molded load-beating or non-load- beating
~ concrete units normally 8"x 8"x 16".
42-36 Convalescent Home: Any structure used for or customarily occupied by
persons recovering fi'om illness or suffering ~'om infirmities of age.
42-37 College or University: An institution established for educational purposes and
offering a curriculum similar to the public schools or an accredited college or
university, but excluding trade and commercial schools.
42-37 A Convenience Store: A small, drive-up type store which sells groceries.
42-38 Court: An open, unoccupied space, bounded on more than two sides by the
wails of a building. An inner court is a court entirely surrounded by the
exterior walls of a building. An outer court is a court having one side open to
a street, alley, yard, or other pennanent open space.
42-39 Coverage: The percent of a lot or tract covered by the first floor or the
largest floor of a building or structure whichever is larger, including all
covered porches, patios, garages, accessory buildings, etc. Unsupported roof
overhangs and other allowed architectural projections shall be excluded ~om
coverage computation.
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42-39 A Curb line: A line created by following the edge of the street
or curb.
42-39B Cumulative Zoning: The successive addition of uses allowed in more
restrictive zoning districts to lesser restrictive zoning districts.
42-40 Custom Personal Service: A tailor, shoe repair, barber, beauty shop, health
studio or travel consultant.
42-41 Day Nursery or Day Care Center: An establishment where four (4) or more
children are left for care or training during the day or portion thereof.
4242 Density: The relationship of the total number of dwelling units to the area of
the total site area commonly expressed as "dwelling units per acre."
42-43 Depth of Lot: The mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lot
lines. See illustration # 12.
42-44 Development, or To Develop: The construction of a new building or any
structure on a building lot, the relocation of an existing building on another
building lot, or the use of open land for a new use. To "develop" is to create
a development.
42-45 District: A zoning district which is a part of the City wherein regulation of
this Ordinance is uniform.
42-46 Dwelling, One-Family: A dwelling having accommodations for and occupied
by not more than one family, or by one family and not more than four (4)
boarders and lodgers.
42-47 Dwelling, Two-Family: A dwelling having separate accommodations for and
occupied by not more than two families, or by two families and not more than
four (4) boarders and lodgers. (Two boarders or lodgers to each unit).
4248 Dwelling, Multiple-Family: Any building or portion thereof, which is
designed, built, rented, leased, or let to be occupied as three or more dwelling
units or apartments or which is occupied as a home or residence of three or
more families.
42-49 Dwelling Unit: A building or portion of a building which is arranged,
occupied, or intended to be occupied as living quarters of a family and
including facilities for food preparation and sleeping.
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42-50 Family: Consists of one or more persons, each related to the other by blood,
marriage, or adoption; or a group of not more than four persons (excluding
servants) who are living together in a dwelling unit.
42-51 Farm: An area of five (5) acres or more which is used for growing of usual
farm products, vegetables, fruits, trees and grain and for the raising thereon of
the usual farm poultry and farm animals such as horses, cattle and sheep and
including the necessary accessory uses for raising, treating and storing
products raised on the premises, but not including the commercial feeding of
offal or garbage to swine or other animals and not including any type of
agriculture or husbandry specifically prohibited by ordinance or law.
42-52 Floor Area: The total square feet of floor space within the outside dimensions
of a building including each floor level, but excluding cellars, carports, or
garages.
42-53 Floor Area Ratio (FAR): An indicated ratio between the number of square
feet of total floor area in the main building(s) on a lot and the total square
footage of land in the lot; it is the number resulting from dividing the main
building floor area by the lot area. (See Appendix Illustration No. 15)
42-54 Garage. Private: An accessory building designed or used for the storage of
motor vehicles owned and used by the occupants of the building to which it is
necessary.
42-55 Garage. Public: A building or portion thereof, other than a private or storage
garage, designed or used for storing motor driven vehicles.
42-56 Gasoline Station or Filling Station: Any building or premises used for the
dispensing, sale, or offering for sale at retail of any automobile fuels or oils. If
the dispensing, sale or offering for sale is incidental to a public garage, the
premises shall be classified as a public garage.
42-57 Gross Acreage: The total size of the property including floodplains,
easements, and other non-buildable areas located on the property.
42-58 Health Service: A charitable or govemment operated facility offering to the
public medical examinations, diagnosis and limited treatment not for profit.
42-59 Heavy Load Vehicle: A self-propelled vehicle having a load capacity greater
than one and one-half (P/~) tons, such as large recreation vehicles, tractor-
trailers, buses, and other similar vehicles; the term "truck" shall be construed
to mean "heavy load vehicle" unless specifically stated otherwise.
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42-60 Height: The vertical distance of a building measured from the average
established grade at the street line or from the average natural front yard
ground level, whichever is higher, to (1) the highest point of the roofs surface
if a flat surface, (2) to the deck line of mansard roofs or, (3) to the mean
height level between caves and ridge for hip and gable roofs and, in any event,
excluding chimneys, cooling towers, elevator bulk heads, penthouses, tanks,
water towers, radio towers, ornamental cupolas, domes or spires, and parapet
walls not exceeding ten (10) feet in height. If the street grade has not been
officially established, the average from yard grade shall be used for a base
level.
42-61 Home Occupation: A business, occupation, or profession conducted within a
residential dwelling unit by the resident thereof, and which shall have the
following characteristics:
1. The activity shall employ only members of the immediate family of the
resident of the dwelling unit;
2. There shall be no external evidence of the occupation detectable at any
-- lot line, said evidence to include advertising signs or displays, smoke,
dust, noise, fumes, glare, vibration, electrical disturbance, storage of
materials or equipment, or traffic or parking of vehicles in a manner
evidencing the conduct of a business;
3. Said home occupation shall not have a separate entrance for the
business and shall not include appointed visits by the general public.
Any business, occupation or profession conducted within a dwelling unit and
which does not meet the aforesaid characteristics shall be construed to be a
commercial activity and shall therefore be cause for the City to order a cease
to all such activity within said dwelling unit.
42-62 Hospital: A a legally authorized institution in which there are complete
facilities for diagnosis, treatment, surgery, laboratory, X-ray, and the
prolonged care of bed patients. Clinics may have some but not all of these
facilities.
42-63 Hotel: An establishment offering lodging to the transient public for
compensation. A hotel is distinguished from a motel in that access to the
majority of the guest rooms is through a common entrance and lobby. A
~ hotel is a non-residential use.
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42-64 Household Appliance Service and Repair: An enclosed facility for the repair
of household and home equipment, including appliances, lawnmowers, power
tools, radios, TV and similar items.
42-65 Junk or Salvage Yard: A lot upon which waste or scrap materials are bought,
sold, exchanged, stored, packed, disassembled, or handled, including but not
limited to scrap iron and other metals, paper, rags, rubber tires and bottles. A
"junk yard" includes an automobile wrecking yard and automobile parts yard.
A "junk yard" does not include such uses conducted entirely within an
enclosed building.
42-65 A Landscaping Contractors Yard: A lot upon which landscaping items such as
trees, plants and shrubs may be stored for future sale.
42-66 Loading Space: A space within the main building or on the same lot
therewith, providing for the standing, loading or unloading of trucks, and
having minimum dimensions of twelve (12) by sixty (60) feet for industrial
and warehouse uses and twelve (12) by thirty (30) feet for commercial, retail
and institutional uses with a vertical dearante of at least fourteen (14) feet,
together with access and maneuvering areas provided on the same building lot
as the principal use for which the loading space is intended.
42-67 Lot Area: The area of a horizontal plane intercepted by the vertical
projections of the front, side, and rear lot lines of a building lot. (See
Appendix Illustration No. 12)
42-68 Lot Area per Dwelling Unit: The lot area required for each dwelling unit
located on a building lot.
42-69 Lot, Comer: A building lot situated at the intersection of two streets, the
interior angle of such intersection not to exceed 135 degrees.
42-70 Lot Depth: The mean horizontal distance between the fi'ont lot line and the
rear lot line of a building lot measured at the respective mid-points of the front
lot line and rear lot line within the lot boundary. (See Appendix Illustration
No. 12)
42-71 Lot Line: A boundary of a building lot.
42-72 Lot Line, Front: That boundary of a building lot which is the line of an
existing or dedicated street. Upon comer lots either street line may be
"' selected as a front lot line providing a front and rear yard are provided
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adjacent and opposite, respectively, to the front lot line. (See Appendix
Illustration No. 11)
42-73 Lot Line, Side: That boundary of a building lot which is not a front lot line or
a rear lot line.
42-74 Lot Line, Rear: That boundary of a building lot which is most distant from
and is, or is most nearly, parallel to the front lot line.
42-75 Lot of Record: An area of land designated as a lot on a plat of a subdivision
recorded, pursuant to statutes of the State of Texas, with the County Clerk of
Dallas County, Texas or an area of land held in single ownership described by
metes and bounds upon a deed recorded of registered with the County Clerk.
42-76 Lot, Reverse Comer: A comer lot, rear lot line of the street which abuts the
side lot line of the lot to its rear.
42-77 Lot, Through: A "double frontage" lot is a building lot not a comer lot, both
the front and rear lot lines which adjoin street lines. On a "through lot" both
street lines shall be deemed front lot line.
42-78 Lot Width: The minimum distance between the side lot lines of a building lot
measured along a straight line at the rear of the required front yard and
parallel to the street line or a line tangent thereto. (See Appendix Illustration
No. 11)
42-79 Manufactured Home: A factory-built dwelling unit, attached or detached,
which is wholly or partially constructed away from its building lot and moved
to a building lot where it is affixed or situated as a permanent building. A
manufactured home is a residential use. A manufactured home shall not be
construed to be a mobile home.
42-80 Masonry: Brick, stone, concrete or other similar materials but excluding
stucco and "concrete blocks". The masonry requirement shall be computed
for the area from the foundation to the top plate of the first floor and from
plate to plate for each floor above the first.
42-81 Mobile Home: A vehicle used for living or sleeping purposes and standing on
wheels or on rigid supports, but which when properly equipped and situated
can be towed behind a motor vehicle. A trailer coach is a mobile home.
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42-82 Mobile Home Park: Any premises on which two or more mobile homes are
parked or situated and used for living or sleeping purposes, or any premises
used or held out for the purpose of supplying to the public a parking space for
two or more mobile homes whether such vehicles stand on wheels or on rigid
supports. A trailer park is a mobile home park.
42-83 Modular Home: A factory-built dwelling unit, attached or detached, which is
wholly or partially constructed away from its building lot and moved to a
building lot where it is aff~ed or situated as a permanent building. A modular
home is a residential use. A mobile home shall not be construed to be a
modular home.
42-84 Motel, Motor Hotel, or Tourist Court: An establishment offering to the
transient public the use of guest rooms or sleeping accommodations for
compensation. Such an establishment consists of a group of attached or
detached guest rooms or sleeping accommodations the majority of which
have private and direct access from parking areas not through common
entrance and lobby. The establishment furnishes customary hotel services and
many contain a restaurant, club, lounge, banquet hall and/or meeting rooms.
A motel is a non-residential use.
42-85 Motorcycle: A usually two-wheeled self-propelled vehicle having one or two
saddles or seats, and may have a side car attached. For purposes of this
ordinance, motor bikes, motorscooters, mopeds, and similar vehicles are
classified as motorcycles.
42-86 Motor Freight Terminal: A building or area in which freight brought by
motor truck is assembled and/or stored for shipping in interstate and intrastate
commerce by motor truck. A motor freight terminal is a truck terminal.
42-86 A Net Acreage: The total buildable area of a lot. Net acreage shall not include
floodplain area, public rights-of-way, or other areas where buildings can not
be located.
42-87 Nonconforming Use: Any building or land lawflatly occupied by a use at the
time of the adoption of this Ordinance or amendments thereto, not permitted
by the use regulations, lot requirements or other regulations of this Ordinance
of the district in which it is attained.
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42-88 Noxious Matter: A material which is capable of causing injury to living
organisms by chemical reaction or is capable of causing detrimental effects
upon the physical or economic well-being or comfort of humans.
42-89 Occupancy: The use or intended use of the land or buildings by proprietors
or tenants.
42-90 Open Space: That part of a building lot, including courts or yards, which:
1. Is open and unobstructed from its lowest level to the sky, and
2. Is accessible to all residents upon a building lot, and
3. Is not part of the roof of that portion of the building containing
dwelling units.
42-91 Open Storage: The storage of any equipment, machines, commodities, raw,
semi-finished materials, and building materials, not accessory to a residential
use which is visible from any point on the building lot line when viewed from
ground level to six feet above ground level.
42-92 Parking Space: An enclosed or unenclosed all-weather surfaced area of not
less than one hundred eighty (180) square feet (measuring approximately 9
feet by 20 feet) not on a public street or alley, together with an all-weather
surfaced driveway connecting the area with a street or alley permitting free
ingress and egress without encroachment on the street or alley. Any parking
adjacent to a public street wherein the maneuvering is done on the public
street shall not be classified as off-sWeet parking in computing the parldng
area requirements for any use.
42-93 Patio Home: a single family detached dwelling unit on an individually platted
lot. The structure is situated on or near one side lot line to facilitate use of the
remah~g side yard on the opposite side of the building.
42-93 A Planning Director: The adn~strative official responsible for the
administration of this ordinance during the platting and/or rezoning process.
42-94 Planning and Zoning Commission: The agency appointed by the City Council
as an advisory body to it and which is authorized to recommend changes in
the zoning and review of subdivision plats.
42-95 Plat: A plan of a subdivision of land creating building lots or tracts and
"' showing all essential dimensions and other information essential to comply
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SECTION 42 - SPECIAL DEFINITIONS
with the subdivision standards of the City of Coppell subject to review by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the City. Reference to a
Plat in the Ordinance means an official Plat of Record which has been
reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the City
and filed in the plat records of Dallas County.
42-96 Premises: Land together with any buildings or structures occupying it.
42-97 Private Club: A club where alcoholic beverages belonging to members of the
club are stored, possessed, mixed on the club premises and served for on-
premises consumption to members of the club, their families and guests
pursuant to a private club permit issued by the State of Texas.
42-98 Public Park: Any publicly owned park, playground, beach, parkway,
greenbelt, or roadway within the jurisdiction and control of the City.
42-99 Recreation Area: A privately owned park, playground, or open space
maintained by a community club, property-owners association, or similar
organization.
42-100 Residential Districts: Includes the following districts: SF-ED, SF-18, SF-12,
SF-9, SF-7, SF-O, 2F-9, TH-1, TH-2, MF-1, MF-2 and MH.
42-100 A Residential Structure: Any single-family, multi-family, or apartment building,
condomim'um project, town home, zero lot line home as defined by the
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
42-101 Rest Home or Nursing Home: A private facility for the care of children or the
aged or infirm or a place of rest for those suffering bodily disorders. Such
homes do not contain facilities for surgical care or the treatment of disease or
injury.
42-102 Retail Stores and Shops: Facilities which offer all types of consumer goods
for sale, but excluding the display and sale in the open, outside a building, of
new or used automobiles, heavy machinery, building materials, used
appliances, furniture or salvage materials.
42-103 School: Under the sponsorship of a public or religious agency having a
curriculum generally equivalent to public elementary or secondary schools,
but not including private or trade or commercial schools.
42-104 Screening Device: A "screening device" shall consist of a barrier of stone,
brick, uniformly colored wood, or other permanent material of equal
"' character, density, and acceptable design, at least six (6) feet in height.
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SECTION 4~ - SPECIAL DEFINITIONS
42-105 Servant's 0uarters: An accessory building or portion of a main residential
building located on the same lot as the principal residential building occupied
only by such persons and their families as are employed full time by the
occupants of the principal residence.
42-106 Story: That part of a building between the surface of a floor and the ceiling
immediately above. A standard story is eleven feet six inches (11'6").
42-107 Street: A public right-of-way which affords a primary means of access to
abutting property. A driveway or alley which serves only to give secondary
vehicular access to a building lot or to an accessory parking or loading facility,
or to allow vehicles to take or discharge passengers at the entrance to a
building shall not be considered a street.
42-108 Street, Private: A street which has no publicly dedicated right-of-way.
42-109 Street Line: A "street line" is the right-of-way of a street.
44-110 Stucco: A continuous plaster or mortar exterior veneer, finished by hand
--. troweling over wire lath.
42-111 Tennis or Swim Club: A private recreational club with restricted membership,
usually of less area than a Country Club, but including a club house and
swimming pool, tennis courts and similar recreational facilities, none of which
are available to the general public.
42-112 Top Plate Line: That point at which the ceiling plane of the upper most story
intersects the vertical wall plane.
42-113 Townhouse: attached single family dwelling units on individually platted lots.
42-114 Toxic Materials: Those materials which are capable of causing injury to living
organisms by chemical means when present in relatively small mounts.
42~115 Use: The purpose or activity for which the land, or building thereon, is
designed, arranged, or intended, or for which it is occupied or ;maintained,
and shall include any manner of such activity with respect to the standards of
this Ordinance.
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SECTION 4~ - SPECIAL DEFINITIONS
42-116 Use, Principal: The main use of land or buildings as distinguished from a
subordinate or accessory use.
42-117 Video Amusement: Arcade and other commercial indoor coin operated
amusement facility.
42-118 Visual Screen: A wall, not of living plant material, permanently affixed to the
ground in which the area of all openings and cracks in each square foot of
wall is of sufficient height so that the objects being screened are not visible
~'om any point on the lot line when viewed from any height between ground
level and six (6) feet above ground level. No wall shall exceed eight (8) feet
in height.
42-119 Yard: An open space on the same building lot with a building, unoccupied
and unobstructed by any portion of a structure from the ground upward,
except as otherwise provided. In measuring a yard for the purpose of
determining the width of a side yard, the depth of a rear yard, and the depth of
a from yard, the minimum horizontal distance between the building site and
the lot line shall be used. A "yard" extends along a lot line and at right angles
to such lot line to a depth or width specified in the yard regulations of the
zoning district in which such building is located. (See Appendix Illustration
No. 13)
42-120 Yard, Front: A yard extending along the whole length of the from lot line
between the side lot liens, and being the minimum horizontal distance between
the street line and the main building or any projections thereof other than
steps, planter box, unenclosed porches, and driveways. (See Appendix
Illustration No. 13)
42-121 Yard, Rear: A yard extending across the rear of a lot between the side lot
lines and being the minimum horizontal distance between the rear lot line and
the rear of the principal building or any projections thereof other than steps,
unenclosed balconies, unenclosed porches, or driveways.
42-122 Yard, Side: An open unoccupied space on the same lot with the building
situated between the building and the side property line of the lot, and
extending through to the street or the front property line. (See Appendix
Illustration No. 13)
42-123 Zoning District Map: The map or maps incorporated into this ordinance as a
part thereof by reference thereto.
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SECTION 43
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY AND COMPLIANCE
43-1 Certificates of Occupancy shall be required for any of the following:
1. Occupancy and use of a building hereafter erected or structurally
altered.
2. Change in use of an existing building to a use of a different
classification.
3. Occupancy and use of vacant land, except agricultural use.
4. Change in the use of land to a use of a different classification.
5. Any change in the use of a nonconforming use.
No such use, or change of use, shall take place until a Certificate of
Occupancy therefore shall have been issued by the Inspector of Buildings.
43-2 Procedure for New or Altered Buildings: Written application for a Certificate
of Occupancy for a new building or for an existing building which is to be
altered shall be made at the same time as the application for the Building
Permit for such building. Said Certificate shall be issued within ten (10) days
after a written request for the same has been made to said Building Inspector
or his agent after the erection or alteration of such building or part thereof has
been completed in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance.
43-3 Procedure for Vacant Land or a Change in Use: Written application for a
Certificate of Occupancy for the use of vacant land, or for a change in the use
of land or a building or for a change in a nonconforming use, as herein
provided, shall be made to said Building Inspector. If the proposed use is in
conforming use, as herein provided, shall be made to said Building Inspector.
If the proposed use is in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance, the
Certificate of Occupancy therefore shall be issued within ten (10) days after
the application for same has been made.
43-4 Contents: Every Certificate of Occupancy shall state that the building or the
proposed use of a building or land complies with all provisions of the building
and fire laws and Ordinances. A record of all Certificates of Occupancy shall
be kept in file in the office of the Building Inspector or his agent and copies
shall be furnished on request to any person having proprietary or tenancy
interest in the building or land affected.
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SECTION 43 - CERTIFICA~S OF OCCUPANCY AND COMPLIANCE
43-5 Temporary Certificate: Pending the issuance of a regular certificate, a
temporan/Certificate of Occupancy may be issued by the Building Inspector
for a period not exceeding six (6) months, during the completion of
alterations or during partial occupancy of a building pending its completion.
Such temporary certificates shall not be construed as in any way altering the
respective rights, duties, or obligations of the owners or of the City relating to
the use or occupancy of the premises or any other matter covered by this
Ordinance.
43-6 Certificates for Nonconforming Uses: A Certificate of Occupancy shall be
required for all lawful nonconforming uses of land or buildings created by
adoption of this Ordinance. Application for such Certificate of Occupancy for
a nonconforming use shall be fled with the Building Inspector by the owner
or lessee of the building or land occupied by such nonconforming use within
one (1) year of the effective date of this Ordinance. It shall be the duty of the
Building Inspector to issue a Certificate of Occupancy for a lawful noncon-
forming use, but failure to apply for such Certificate of occupancy for a
nonconforming use shall be evidence that said nonconforming use was either
illegal or did not lawfully exist at the effective date of this Ordinance.
148
SECTION 44
AMENDMENTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
44-1 Declaration of Policy: The City declares the enactment of these regulations
governing the use and development of land, buildings, and structures as a
measure necessary to the orderly development of the community. Therefore,
no change shall be made in these regulations or in the boundaries of the
zoning districts except:
1. To correct any error in the regulations or map.
2. To recognize changed or changing conditions or circumstances in a
particular locality.
3. To recognize changes in technology, the style of living, or manner of
doing business.
44-2 Authority to Amend Ordinance: The City Council may from time to time,
after receiving a final report thereon by the Planning and Zoning Commission
and after public hearings required by law, mend, supplement, or change the
~'- regulations herein provided or the boundaries of the zoning districts. Any
amendment, supplement, or change to the text of the Zoning Ordinance may
be ordered for consideration by the City Council, be initiated by the Planning
and Zoning Commission, or be requested by the owner of real property, or
the authorized representative of an owner of real property.
Consideration for a change in any district boundary line or special zoning
regulation may be initiated only with written consent of the property owner,
or by the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council on its own
motion when it finds that public benefit will be derived from consideration of
such matter. In the event the ownership stated on an application and that
shown on the City records are different, the applicant shall submit proof of
ownership.
Minor corrections of any mistake or error involving a Zoning Ordinance or
the Official Zoning Map can be made without the necessity of notice and
public hearings normally required in connection with a change of zoning or
other amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.
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ADMINISTRATIVEPROCEDURES
44-3 Public Hearing and Notice: Prior to making its report to the City Council on
an amendment to this text or on a request for changes in a zoning district
classification or boundary, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold at
least one public heating on each amendment or change. Written notice of all
public hearing on amendments or changes shall be sent to all owners of
property, or to the person rendering the same for City taxes, located within
the area of application and within 200 feet of any property affected thereby.
The measurement of the 200 feet includes streets and alleys. The notice must
be given not less than ten (10) days before the date set for hearing and can be
accommodated by depositing the notice properly addressed and postage paid
in the United States mail to the property owners as evidenced by the last
approved City tax roll.
Before the City Council holds the public hearing on an
amendment to this text or on a request for a change in a
zoning district classification or boundary, notice shall be
given in the official newspaper of the City at least ~-Qeen
(15) days before the hearing.
44-4 Failure to Appear: Failure of the applicant or his representative to appear
---- before the Planning and Zoning Commission for more than one hearing
without an approved delay shall constitute sufficient grounds for the Planning
and Zoning Commission to terminate the application.
44-5 Commission Consideration and Report: The Planning and Zoning
Commission, after the public hearing is dosed, shall prepare its report and
recommendations on the proposed change to the City Council.
44-6 Council Consideration
1. Proposal Recommended for Approval: When the final report of the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zoning
change or other amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, the report shall
be forwarded to the City Council for public hearing thereon.
2. Proposal Recommended for Denial: When the final report of the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of a zoning
change or other amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, the report shall
be forwarded to the City Council and the applicant shall be notified. A
heating before the City Council shall be set on an application
recommended for denial only when an appeal is filed by the applicant
with the Planning Department, within fifteen (15) days ~om the date of
A the recommendation for denial. When the final report of the Planning
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ADMINISTRA~PROCEDURES
and Zoning Commission recommends denial of a zoning change or
other amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which application was
originally initiated by the City Council, the report shall be forwarded to
the City Council for public hearing.
3. Council Heating and Notice: Notice of the time and place of the public
heating before the City Council, shall be published one time in the
official newspaper of the City at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date
of the heating.
4. Three-Fourths Vote: The three-fourths vote provision shall be
required under the following circumstances:
a. The affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of all the members
of the City Council shall be required to overrule a
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that a
proposed change be denied.
b. If a proposed change to a regulation or boundary is protested in
accordance with this subsection, the proposed change must
receive, in order to take effect, the affirmative vote of at least
three-fourths of all members of the Council. The protest must
be written and signed by the owners of at least twenty percent
(20%) of either: (i) the area of lots or land covered by the
proposed change; or (ii) the areas of lots or land immediately
adjoining the area covered by the proposed change and
extending two hundred (200) feet from that area. In computing
the percentage of land area, the area of streets and alleys shall be
included.
44-7 Final Approval and Ordinance Adoption: A zoning change or an amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance shall not become effective until after the adoption of
an ordinance and publication of its caption as required by law. The adoption
of the amending ordinance shall be accomplished as soon alter the public
heating as practical.
151
SECTION 45
APPLICATION AND FILING FEES
45-1 All owners, lessees or any other persons, finns or corporations making an
application with the City of Coppell requesting a change, amendment or
variance to the zoning ordinance applicable to his property shall be charged a
mandatory fee for processing.
1. Standard Fig Fee - $500.00 minimum plus $10.00 per acre or
portion thereof.
2. Specific Use Permit - $200.00 minimum plus $5.00 per acre or portion
thereof.
3. Conceptual Plan - No charge when submitted with zoning request;
$100.00 when submitted separately.
4. Development Plan (Detail Site Plan) - $100.00
SECTION 46
PRESERVING RIGHTS IN PENDING LITIGATION AND
VIOLATIONS UNDER EXISTING ORDINANCES
46-1 By the passage of this Ordinance, no presently illegal use shall be deemed to
have been legalized unless specifically such use falls within a use district
where the actual use is a conforming use. Otherwise, such uses shall remain
nonconforming uses where recognized, or an illegal use, as the case may be.
It is further the intent and declared purpose of this Ordinance that no offense
committed, and no liability, penalty, or forfeiture, either civil or criminal,
incurred prior to the time the existing zoning ordinance was repealed and this
Zoning Ordinance adopted, shall be discharged or affected by such repeal; but
prosecutions and suits for such offenses, liabilities, penalties, or forfeitures
may be instituted or causes presently pending proceeded with in all respects as
if such prior ordinance had not been repealed.
152
SECTION 47
PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS
47-1 Any person, finn or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, shall
be punished by a penalty of free not to exceed the sum of two thousand
dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense, and each and every day such offense
continues shall constitute a new and separate offense.
SECTION 48
VALIDITY
48-1 If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or provision of this
Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional, the same shall
not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any part or provision
thereof other than the part so decided to be invalid or unconstitutional.
153
SECTION 49
EFFECTIVE DATE
49-1 This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after publication of its caption,
DULY PASSED AND ACCEPTED by the City Council of the City of
Coppell, Texas, this the day of ,1991.
APPROVED:
Mayor
City of Coppell, Texas
ATTEST:
City Secretary
-'-- City of Coppell, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lawrence W. Jackson
City Attomey
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Two Family Residential
Town House Residential -1
Town House Residential-2
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Mobile Home Park
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Retail
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Light Industrial
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Flood Plain
Specific Use Permit
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city Secretory , city of Co••NI . Texas
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