Ordinance 14-S-47 - Amend UDC Section 21.5.2 Zoning DistgrictsORDINANCE NO. 14 -S -47
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC)
SECTION 21.5.2 ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED: LIMITATIONS ON R -6 AND
R -7, 21.5.5 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT FOR RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS, TABLE 21.5.7.A DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS RESIDENTIAL
ZONING DISTRICTS, 21.5.8 PERMITTED USE TABLE, 21.10.4 SCHEDULE OF OFF -
STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS PROVIDING A REVERSIONARY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 10 -S -06, the City of Schertz, Texas (the "City ")
adopted an Amended and Restated Unified Development Code on April 13, 2010, as further
amended, (the "Current UDC "); and
WHEREAS, City Staff has reviewed the Current UDC and have recommended certain revisions
and updates to, and reorganization of, the Current UDC; and
WHEREAS, the Schertz Comprehensive Land Plan emphasizes the need to preserve and
enhance the City's rich history and culture, and
WHEREAS, The City zoning districts are established for, among other purposes, protecting and
preserving places and areas of historical, cultural and /or architectural importance and
significance within the City limits, and
WHEREAS, all required notices have been provided, and
WHEREAS, on October 2, 2014, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public
hearing and thereafter recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2014, the City Council conducted a public hearing and
determined that this request is in the interest of the public safety, health, and welfare;
NOW, TEHREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. Unified Development Code, Section 21.5.2 of the Code of Ordinances,
City of Schertz, Texas is hereby amended as follows:
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I I I I I r F. IT,
The City is hereby geographically divided into zoning districts and the boundaries of thosv
districts herein are delineated upon the Official Zoning Map of the City. The use ani i
dimensional regulations as set out in this Article are uniform in each district. Zoning districts ar,*
established in compliance with adopted Comprehensive Land Plan and Master Thoroughfari
Plan. The districts established shall be known as follows:
ME
District Name
Predevelopment District
•
Single-Family Residential District
Sigle-Faraily `- •- Iistrict
Two-Family Residential District
Apartment/Multi-Family Aesidential listrict
Single-Family Residential District (See Ordinance No. 10-S-29)
Single-Family Residential/Agricultural District
Garden Home Residential District
Townhome listrict
PAIS
Manufactured Home Subdivision Iistrict
Manufactured Home Park District
Office and Professional District
Neighborl�ood Services District
usiness District
General busmess -Wistrict-2
Manufacturing Ikistrict (Light)
Manufacturing District
Golf Course District
Public Use District
revelopment
Agricultural Iistrict
Agricultural Conservation District
Estate Neighborhood PDD
Mixed Use 10istrict
Hi•I ommercial Design Overlay District
Campus ornmercial Overlay District
Industrial Overlay District
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21.5.5 Statement of Purpose and Intent for Residential Districts
N. Main Street Mixed -Use District (MSMU)
Intended to provide a base zoning district in the area along Main Street. In light of
the history of the area and variety of land uses that exist, this zoning district
allows for both single - family residential uses and low intensity commercial uses.
Reduced setbacks and parking requirements are provided as part of this district
due to physical restraints.
Section 3. Unified Development Code, Table 21.5.7.A Dimensional Requirements
Residential Zoning Districts of the Code of Ordinances, City of Schertz, Texas is hereby
amended as follows:
Table
21.5.7.A DIMENSIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
RESIDENTIAL
ZONING
Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Yard
Miscellaneous
And Dimensions
Setback (Ft)
Lot
Require ents
Minimu
Max
Area
Widt
Dept
Fron
Sid
Rea
m Off-
Maximu
Imper
Code
Zoning District
G' t
h
h
t
e
r
Street
m
Key
Ft.
Ft.
Ft.
Ft.
Ft.
Parking
Parkin
Height Ft
Cver
Spaces
R -1
Single - Family
91600
80
120
25
10
20
2
35
50%
h,j,k,l,m,o
Residential District -1
R-2
Single - Family
81400
70
120
25
10
20
2
35
50%
h,j,k,l,m,o
Residential District -2
R -3
Two - Family
9,000
75
120
25
10
20
2
35
60%
h,j,k,l,m,o
Residential District
Apartment/Multi-
R-4
Family Residential
10,000
100
100
25
10
20
2
35
75%
a,b,j,k,l,m
District
R -6
Single - Family
71200
60
120
25
10
20
2
35
50%
h,k,l,m,n,o
Residential District -6
R -7
Single - Family
61600
60
110
25
10
20
2
35
50%
h,k,l,m,n,o
Residential District -7
Single- Family-
R-A
Reside ntial /Agricultur
21,780
-
-
25
25
25
2
35
50%
h,k,l,m,n
e
GH
Garden Home
5, 000
50
100
10
10
10
2
35
75%
c,d,e,f,g,k,1,
Residential District
m
TH
Townhome District
2,500
25
100
25
10
20
2
35
75%
h j,k,1,m
MHS
Manufactured Home
6,600
60
110
25
10
20
2
35
50%
j,k,l,m,o
Subdivision District
MHP
IManufactured Home 143,5601
-
-
25
12.5
25
-
35
50%
j,k,l,m
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Section 4. Unified Development Code, Table 21.5.8 Permitted Use Table of the Code
of Ordinances, City of Schertz, Texas is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 21.5.8 Permitted Use Table
A. Use of Land and Buildings
Structures, land or premises shall be used only in accordance with the use
permitted in the following use table subject to compliance with the dimensional
and development standards for the applicable zoning district and all other
applicable requirements of this UDC.
B. Permitted Principal Uses
No principal use shall be permitted in any district unless it appears in the
following Permitted Use Table.
1. Legend for the Permitted Use Table:
P I Use is permitted in district indicated
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Park District
AD
Agricultural District
2170,80
100
100
25
25
25
2
35
30%
hk,o
MSM
Main Street Mixed
5,000
50
100
10
5
20
2
35
80%
hJ,k,m,n
U
Use
Key:
a. Add 1,800 square feet of area for each unit after the first 3 units. Maximum density shall not exceed 24 units
per acre.
b. 1.5 parking spaces per bedroom.
C. Zero lot line Garden Homes.
d. 20 -foot paved alley for ingress /egress to all rear garages.
e. 5 -foot shall be designated maintenance easement.
f. Corner lot shall have 10 -foot side yard setback from street right -of -way.
g. 25 -foot set back to property line adjoining public street.
h. Corner lot shall have minimum 15 -foot side yard setback from street right -of -way.
i. Minimum lot area for each unit.
Site Plan approval required.
k. Swimming pools count toward the maximum impervious cover limitations, unless the swimming pool is
equipped with a water overflow device appropriate for such pool, and only if it drains into any pervious surface, in
which case the water surface shall be excluded.
1. No variances may be permitted to exceed the maximum impervious cover limitations
m. Refer to Article 14, section 21.14.3 for additional design requirements
n. All single family residential dwelling units constructed within this district shall be constructed with an
enclosed garage.
o. Side yard setback of 7.5 ft. for R -1, R -2, R -3, R -6, R -7, and MHS continues in effect for all subdivisions vested
on the date of adoption of Ordinance No. 11 -S -15.
Section 4. Unified Development Code, Table 21.5.8 Permitted Use Table of the Code
of Ordinances, City of Schertz, Texas is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 21.5.8 Permitted Use Table
A. Use of Land and Buildings
Structures, land or premises shall be used only in accordance with the use
permitted in the following use table subject to compliance with the dimensional
and development standards for the applicable zoning district and all other
applicable requirements of this UDC.
B. Permitted Principal Uses
No principal use shall be permitted in any district unless it appears in the
following Permitted Use Table.
1. Legend for the Permitted Use Table:
P I Use is permitted in district indicated
0
S Use is permitted in district indicated upon approval of Specific Use
Permit
Use is prohibited in district indicated
um
It is recognized that new or unlisted types of land use may s--
• . y. order to provide for such contingencies, a
determination of any new • unlisted form • land use shall be
made in accordance with this section.
It. For uses in which an applicant requests a Specific Use Permit, thv
City Manager or his/her designee shall follow the procedures for
granting an SUP in accordance with section 21.5.11 of this UDC.
Section 5. The current UDC, Section 21.10.4 Schedule of Off-Stre'
Parking Requirements is hereby amended as follows: I
See. 21.5.9 Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements
A. Off-street parking shall be provided in sufficient quantities to provide the
following ratio of vehicle
spaces for the uses specified in the districts
designated:
Table 21.10.4 Schodule',of
4"
Off -Street 'Parkmg, Requirements'','
Parking Requirement
��MTS!Mmerni, Commerciai
10 spaces, plus I space for each 100 square feet of
(Indoor)
total floor area over 1,000 square feet
Amusement, Commercial
1 space per 54$ square feet of outdoor site area
(Outdoor)
p us 1 space per each 4 fixed spectator seats
Bank, Savings And Loan, Or
Other Financial Institution
I space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area
Bar Or Night Club
I space for each 50 square feet of gross floor area
Bed And Breakfast
I space for each rented room plus I space per
employee
?iowling Alley
5 parking spaces for each lane
I space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area
Convalescent Home, Gro •
I parking space for each 2 beds
Home, Home For The Aged
Dance, Assembly And
Exhibition Halls Without Fixed
1 space for each 100 square feet used for assembly
Seats
or dancing
HU
Table
_
Use Type
Parking Requirement
Day Care Center
1 space per 250 square feet of gross floor area
Group Home
4 spaces
Hospital
1 parking space for each bed
1 space for each sleeping room or suite plus 1
Hotel Or Motel
space for every 200 square feet of common area
not designated as sleeping rooms
Libraries, Laboratories And
10 spaces plus 1 space for each 300 square feet of
Student Centers
floor area
Lodging Houses And Boarding
1 space per each two (2) persons capacity of
Houses
overnight sleeping facilities
Manufacturing, Processing Or
1 space for each 2 employees or 1 space for each
Repairing
1,000 square feet of total floor area, whichever is
greater
Medical Or Dental Clinic
1 space for each 200 square feet of total floor area
1 space for each 300 square feet of office floor area
Miniwarehouse
plus 1 space for each 3,000 square feet of storage
area
1 parking space for each 50 square feet of floor
Mortuary/Funeral Home
space in service rooms or 1 space for each 3 seats,
whichever is less based on maximum design
capacity)
Multifamily, Duplex, Two -
Family, Condominium Or Other
1.5 spaces per bedroom
Similar Use
Offices
1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area
Personal Service Shop
1 space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area
Residence Halls, Fraternity
1 space per person capacity of permanent sleeping
Buildings And Sorority
facilities
Buildings
Residential Care Facility
1 space per each two (2) persons
1 parking space for each 100 square feet of gross
Restaurants
floor area, or 1 space for each 4 seats, whichever is
less (based on maximum design capacity)
Retail Sales And Service
1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area
1 space for each classroom plus 1 space for every
School, All Other Schools
four (4) seats in any auditorium, gymnasium or
other common place of assembly
1 space for every three (3) students, faculty and
School, High School And
staff plus 1 space for every four (4) seats in any
Vocational
auditorium, gymnasium or other common place of
assembly (based on maximum design capacity)
Shopping Center Or Mall
1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area
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'Table -.
e Parking Requirements
Use Type
Parking Requirement
Single Family Attached And
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit
Detached Dwelling Units
Theaters, Auditoriums,
Churches, Assembly Halls,
Sports Arenas, Stadiums,
1 space for each 4 seats or 1 space for every 100
Conference Center, Convention
square feet of gross floor area, whichever is less
Center Or Other Place Of Public
(based on maximum design capacity)
Assembly
1 space for each 3,000 square feet of sales area
Vehicle Sales Or Rental
(open and enclosed) devoted to the sale, display or
rental of vehicles
Vehicle Service, Repair, Garage
1 space for each 200 square feet of total floor area
1 space for each 2 employees or 1 space for each
Warehouse
1,000 square feet of total floor area, whichever is
greater
B. New and Unlisted Uses
When a proposed land use is not classified in this section, the parking
requirements will be based on the minimum standard which applies to a
specified use which is most closely related to the proposed land use, as
determined by the City Manager or his/her designee.
C. Mixed Uses
In the event that several users occupy a single structure, or parcels of land,
the total requirements for off street parking shall be the sum of the
requirements for the several uses computed separately unless it can be
shown that the peak parking demands are offset, for example with retail
and residential, or theater and office uses. In such case the City Manager
or his/her designee may reduce the total requirements accordingly, but not
more than twenty -five percent (25 %).
D. Joint Use of Facilities
Required parking facilities of two (2) or more uses, structures, or parcels
of land may be satisfied by the same parking facility used jointly, to the
extent that it can be shown by the owners or operators that the need for the
facilities does not materially overlap and provided that such right of joint
use is evidenced by a deed, lease, contract, or similar written instrument
establishing the joint use.
E. Properties Zoned Main Street Mixed -Use
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Properties zoned Main Street Mixed-Use shall only be required to provide
two (2) on-site parking spaces but must still provide the minimum
required number • handicapped spaces on site
Section 6. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true,
,?md such recitals are hereby made a part • this Ordinance for all purposes and are
.••r '• as a part • the judgment and findings • the Council.
Section 7. All ordinances, or parts thereof, which are in conflict • inconsistent with
any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Ordinance shall • and remain controlling as to the matters resolved
r ereix.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 9. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance and the
application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be
valid, and the City hereby declares that this Ordinance would have been enacted without
such invalid provision.
Section 10. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which
this Ordinance is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and
subject matter • the public business to • considered at such meeting, including this
Ordinance, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government
Code.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED ON SECOND READING, the 18 1h day of
November, 2014.
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Mayro,Michael R. Carpenter
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