OR 91500-A-780 PD-144R-TH-2 Sherwood Park CarportsCity of Coppell Ordinance Pg 1 TM 129657
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 91500-A-780
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY GRANTING A
CHANGE IN ZONING FROM PD-144-TH-2 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-
144-TOWNHOUSE 2) TO PD-144R-TH2 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-
144-REVISED-L) TO REVISE THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO
MODIFY THE REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR
COVERED DRIVEWAY STRUCTURES (CARPORTS) ON
APPROXIMATELY 40 ACRES OF LAND BOUNDED BY PARKWAY
BOULEVARD TO THE NORTH, GRACE LANE TO THE SOUTH, LODGE
ROAD TO THE WEST AND MOORE ROAD TO THE EAST, AS
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO PROVIDING FOR
THE APPROVAL OF THE DETAIL SITE PLAN AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT
“B” AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF SPECIAL
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS ATTACHED HERETO AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM
OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Planning and Zoning Commission and the governing body of the City
of Coppell, Texas, in compliance with the laws of the State of Texas and pursuant to the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Coppell, have given requisite notices by publication
and otherwise, and after holding due hearings and affording a full and fair hearing to all property
owners generally, and to all persons interested and situated in the affected area and in the vicinity
thereof, the said governing body is of the opinion that Zoning Application No. PD-144R-TH2 should
be approved, and in the exercise of legislative discretion have concluded that the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance and Map should be amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Coppell,
Texas, duly passed by the governing body of the City of Coppell, Texas, as heretofore amended, be
and the same is hereby amended by granting a change in zoning from PD-144-TH-2 (Planned
Development – 144 – Townhouse 2) to PD-144R-TH-2, (Planned Development-144 Revised-
Townhouse 2) to revise the Planned Development to modify the rear yard setback requirements for
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covered driveway structures (carports) on approximately 40 acres of land bounded by Parkway
Boulevard to the north, Grace Lane to the south, Lodge Road to the west and Moore Road to the
east, as described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes, subject to
the development regulations provided herein.
SECTION 2. That the Property will be used, developed and maintained for residential uses
within a Townhouse Two District as defined and provided in the Code of Ordinances, and, Planned
Development ordinance PD-144R-TH-2, as amended; and, is hereby approved subject to the
following development regulations:
A. Except as amended herein, the property shall be developed in accordance with the
Ordinance 91500-A-103 and PD-144R-TH-2, which is incorporated herein as set forth
in full and hereby republished, except as amended herein.
B. That the carport structures must comply with the following conditions:
1) Carports shall only be allowed in the rear of the property over the paved platted
driveways and accessed by an alley.
2) Carports must be open on a minimum of three sides.
3) If one continuous carport is proposed across two platted lots, then an agreement
will be required to be signed and filed in the county deed records to provide for
location, materials and maintenance responsibilities between the adjacent lot
owners. It is the intent that agreement be a permanent requirement and run with the
land so long as the joint structure is maintained across the adjacent lots. This
provision is only applicable where driveways are contiguous to both lots.
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4) If the carport is located entirely on one property, the supporting columns shall be
located on the subject property and may not encroach over, above or on the adjacent
lot.
5) The surface under the carport shall be paved and maintained with concrete.
6) A minimum 10-ft side yard setback shall be required for the carport support
structures, except at the shared common property line of residential structure. The
roof may not extend over the common lot line.
7) Materials for the carport structure include wood and metal as permitted by the
building code; all exposed wood elements must be of durable nature and shall be
installed and maintained as with insect and rot resistant coatings. Metal elements
or columns may include steel poles.
8) Support elements may be wrapped with stone or brick if desired, split face brick
shall not be permitted.
9) Roof materials can include standing seam metal roofs or similar product that is rust
resistant; composite shingles or other acceptable roofing material allowed by the
Building Code may be used but match material of the main or primary structure.
10) Solar panels on the carports may be allowed if they meet all the Solar permit criteria
and a separate permit and inspection for the solar panels as permitted under the
Code of Ordinance.
11) The existing carports will need to apply and obtain a permit and any permit fees for
existing carport structures is hereby waived by City Council. The permit process
for the existing carports must be complete by June 14, 2023.
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12)The carport structure shall not under any circumstance extend into the alley right
of way or extend past the rear property line.
13)The carport cannot extend higher than the roofline of the residential dwelling unit.
14)No storage shall be visible from the carport from any public area, excluding poly
cart trash receptacles or materials placed on the day of municipal solid waste or
recycling pick up.
15)The provisions of this ordinance shall have no affect on any recorded deed
restrictions or by-laws.
SECTION 3. That Detail Site Plan (Exhibit B), attached hereto, shall be deemed as the
development regulations to this development and are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
SECTION 4. That the above property shall be used only in the manner and for the purpose
provided for by the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Coppell, as heretofore amended,
and as amended herein.
SECTION 5. That the development of the property herein shall be in accordance with
building regulations, zoning ordinances, and any applicable ordinances except as may be specifically
altered or amended herein.
SECTION 6. That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Coppell, Texas, in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed, and all other provisions
not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7. That should any sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or section of
this ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, 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
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