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02-20-2024 Agenda Packet       MEETING AGENDA City Council REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL February 20, 2024                                   HAL BALDWIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4 SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154 CITY OF SCHERTZ CORE VALUES Do the right thing Do the best you can Treat others the way you want to be treated Work cooperatively as a team    AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.          Call to Order   Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas. (Councilmember Brown)   Presentations   Presentation of the Code Enforcement Association of Texas – The Wes Castolenia Community Service Award to the City of Schertz Neighborhood Services. (B.James/L.Wood)   Proclamations   Engineers Week February 18-24, 2024   George Washington Day - February 22, 2024   Government Communicators Day - February 24, 2024   National Employee Appreciation Day - March 1, 2024   City Events and Announcements  Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/S. Gonzalez) Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S. Williams) Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutierrez)   February 20, 2024  City Council Agenda                                Page 1     Hearing of Residents This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill out the speaker’s register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes.  All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting. Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered.   Consent Agenda Items The Consent Agenda is considered self-explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of the Mayor or a Councilmember.   1.Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the regular meeting minutes of February 6, 2024. (S.Edmondson/S.Courney)   2.Appointment/Reappointment For Boards/Commissions/Committees (S.Edmondson)  Resignation of Dr. Miguel Vazquez from the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee      3.Resolution 24-R-20 - Authorizing the City Manager to issue a purchase order for the purchase of a Fire Department vehicle as part of the 2023-2024 Vehicle/Equipment Replacement/Acquisition program. (B.James/D. Hardin-Trussell/C.Hernandez)   4.Resolution 24-R-21 - Authorizing the City Manager to issue a purchase order for the purchase of multiple Police Department Vehicles(s)as part of the 2024-2025 Vehicle/Equipment Replacement/Acquisition program. (B.James/D.Hardin-Trussell/C.Hernandez)   5.Resolution 24-R-16 - Authorizing the application for the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) Power Up Grant (S.Williams/G.Rodgers)   6.Resolution 24-R-17 - Authorizing an application to the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) (S.Williams/G.Rodgers)   7.Resolution 24-R-15 - Authorizing an application to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP) Grant. (S.Williams/G.Rodgers)   8.Resolution 24-R-22 - Authorizing a Memo of Understanding between JBSA and the Schertz PD for law enforcement response assistance and information sharing for The Great Texas Airshow (USAF Thunderbirds). (S.Williams/J.Lowery)   9.Resolution 24-R-18 - Authorizing a grant application for Bullet-Resistant Shields to be purchased to enhance law enforcement's all-hazard response capabilities. (S.Williams/J.Lowery/K.Kallies) February 20, 2024  City Council Agenda                                Page 2       10.Resolution 24-R-10 - Authorizing a Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Roadway Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Embry. (S.Williams/B.James)   11.Resolution 24-R-14 - Authorizing a Pole Attachment License Agreement with Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GVEC). (S.Williams/B.James)   12.Resolution 24-R-13 - Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Cibolo and the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority regarding the Southern Plant Wastewater Services and Funding Agreement. (S.Williams/B.James)   Discussion and Action Items   13.Resolution 24-R-12 - Authorizing the City Manager to submit an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application, and accept grant funds from the awarding agency to improve the energy efficiency for low to moderate-income single-family residents. (B.James/L.Wood/R.Vera/L.Locken)    14.Ordinance 24-S-01 - Approving amendments to Part III of the Schertz Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC) to Article 5 - Zoning Districts, Article 9 - Site Design Standards, and Article 14 - Transportation. Final Reading (B.James/L.Wood/S.Haas)     15.Ordinance 24-S-02 - Approving a Specific Use Permit to allow Automobile Repairs & Service, Major on approximately 1.5 acres of land, located 250 feet east of the intersection of FM 3009 and Borgfeld Road, also known as Guadalupe County Property Identification Number 129949, also known as 1205 Borgfeld Road, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas. Final Reading (B.James/L.Wood/E.Delgado)   16.Resolution 24-R-24 - Authorizing the Main Street Improvements Project. (B.James/K.Woodlee/J.Nowak)   17.Authorizing the Mayor to sign a resolution from the Northeast Partnership Mayors (NEP) expressing the concerns regarding the public health, safety, and welfare of 185,000 citizens living in the Northeast San Antonio Metrocom related to the proposed expansion of the Heidelberg Sertex Rock Crushing Quarry. (S.Williams/B.James)   Public Hearings   18.Ordinance 24-H-03 - Conduct a public hearing and consider amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 34 Health, Article I - General and Article II - Food Establishments. First Reading (B.James/L.Wood/A.Cantu)    19.Resolution 24-R-07 - Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution accepting a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 7-acres, a portion of Bexar County Property Identification Number 339286, also known as 8215 Trainer Hale Road, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas. (B.James/L.Wood/D.Marquez)   Workshop   20.Schertz PD TCOLE 2023 Racial Profiling Report  (S.Williams/J.Lowery) February 20, 2024  City Council Agenda                                Page 3       Closed Session   21.The City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters, to discuss the process of the annual evaluation of the City Manager, Mr. Steve Williams.      22.The City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters, to discuss the process of the annual evaluation of the City Secretary, Ms. Sheila Edmondson.      Reconvene into Regular Session   23.Take any action based on discussion held in Closed Session under Agenda Item #21.     24.Take any action based on discussion held in Closed Session under Agenda Item #22.     Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR   25.Monthly Update - Major Projects In Progress/CIP (B.James/K.Woodlee)   26.Council Pay Adjustment  (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters)   Requests and Announcements  Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from Staff     Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a future City Council agenda   City and Community Events attended and to be attended (Council)   Adjournment   CERTIFICATION I, SHEILA EDMONDSON, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARDS ON THIS THE 15th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024 AT 7:15 P.M., WHICH IS A PLACE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AND THAT SAID NOTICE WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.    SHEILA EDMONDSON    I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA OF ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WAS REMOVED BY ME FROM THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD ON ________DAY OF ___________________, 2024. TITLE: _______________________________ This facility is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Handicapped parking spaces are available. If you require special assistance or have a request for sign interpretative services or other services, please call 210-619-1030. The City Council for the City of Schertz reserves the right to adjourn into closed session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. February 20, 2024  City Council Agenda                                Page 4     Closed Sessions Authorized: This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Closed Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.     February 20, 2024  City Council Agenda                                Page 5         COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS     Mayor Gutierrez Member Audit Committee Investment Advisory Committee Main Street Committee Liaison Board of Adjustments Senior Center Advisory Board - Alternate   Councilmember Davis – Place 1 Member Interview Committee Main Street, Chair TIRZ II Board Liaison Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Schertz Housing Authority Transportation Safety Advisory Board   Councilmember Watson – Place 2 Member Audit Committee Investment Advisory Committee Interview Committee - Alternate Liaison Library Advisory Board Senior Center Advisory Board Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation (CVLGC) – Alternate Councilmember Macaluso – Place 3 Member Interview Committee Animal Advisory Board - Alternate Liaison Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee TIRZ II Board   Councilmember Gibson – Place 4 Member Interview Committee Liaison Investment Advisory Committee Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee Schertz Historical Preservation Society   Councilmember Westbrook – Place 5 Member Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) - Alternate Liaison Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation (CVLGC) – Alternate Planning and Zoning Commission Schertz Historical Preservation Society Councilmember Heyward – Place 6 Member Animal Advisory Board Audit Committee Building and Standards Commission Interview Committee - Chair Investment Advisory Committee Main Street Committee Liaison Economic Development Corporation – Alternate Senior Center Advisory Board Councilmember Brown – Place 7 Member Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) Main Street Committee Liaison Economic Development Corporation      February 20, 2024  City Council Agenda                                Page 6     Agenda No.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Planning & Community Development Subject:Presentation of the Code Enforcement Association of Texas – The Wes Castolenia Community Service Award to the City of Schertz Neighborhood Services. (B.James/L.Wood) BACKGROUND Schertz Neighborhood Services was presented the Wes Castolenia Community Service Award from the Code Enforcement Association of Texas which recognizes collaborative community projects that make a positive impact. An excerpt from the submission: The City of Schertz hosted the inaugural Give Where You Live - Clean the Creek event on February 25, 2023 in the Cibolo Creek watershed.  The Neighborhood Services team took the lead in organizing the community creek clean up by working with a variety of internal City departments and creating a public awareness campaign to recruit support from volunteers and service organizations.   With just over 100 community volunteers, alongside city departments including boots on the ground teams from Public Works and Parks and Recreation as well as additional support from our community partners including Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 4 Tommy Calvert’s office, Bexar County Environmental Services, Bexar County Sheriff SCORE unit, Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority, Republic Services and San Antonio River Authority to clean up debris in the creek. Together the team worked for 2 days removing approximately 31,000 pounds of trash, debris and discarded materials from the Cibolo Creek watershed. The impact of the clean-up was evident immediately with the reappearance of green space. Neighborhood Services would like to invite volunteers to join in the 2nd Annual Give Where You Live – Clean the Creek Event on February 24, 2024 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Attachments CEAT Service Award  CEAT –THE WES CASTOLENIA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Give Where You Live –Clean the Creek 2023 2 Give Where You Live – Clean the Creek 2023 3 Give Where You Live – Clean the Creek 2023 4 Give Where You Live – Clean the Creek 2024 Meeting Location: Cut off Park February 24, 2024 8:30 am – 11:30 am 5 Agenda No.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:City Secretary Subject:Engineers Week February 18-24, 2024 Attachments Engineering Week 2024  NATIONAL ENGINEER’S APPRECIATION WEEK FEBRUARY 18TH to FEBRUARY 24TH, 2024 WHEREAS, Engineers use their scientific and technical knowledge and skills in creative and innovative ways to fulfill society’s needs; and, WHEREAS, Engineers face the major technological challenges of our time – from rebuilding towns devastated by natural disaster, cleaning up the environment, and assuring safe, clean, and efficient sources of energy, to designing information systems that will speed our country into the future; and, WHEREAS, Engineers are encouraging our young math and science students to realize the practical power of their knowledge; and, WHEREAS, we will look more than ever to engineers and their knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century: NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor of the Schertz, Texas do hereby recognize hereby proclaim, February 18th to February 24th, 2024, as NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK I encourage all residents of the City of Schertz to recognize and honor the commitment, dedication, and hard work our Engineering Staff provides our citizens of our great city. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have signed my name officially and caused the Seal of the City of Schertz to be affixed on this the 20th of February 2024. ________________________________ Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor Agenda No.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:City Secretary Subject:George Washington Day - February 22, 2024 Attachments George Washington Day 2024  PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON DAY February 22, 2024 WHEREAS, the United States of America was established following the War of Revolution from 1776 to 1783, a war won through the brilliant and courageous leadership of George Washington, revered Father of our Nation; and WHEREAS, George Washington, who lived from 1732 to 1799, mobilized the Continental Army and led the American colonies against the most powerful country in the world, finally defeating the British at the famous battle of Yorktown, Virginia; and WHEREAS, this revered founder of our nation resisted the efforts of many supporters to make him a king or dictator, instead using his influence and power to support the creation and adoption of the Constitution of the United States; and WHEREAS, George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States, serving two terms of office from 1789 to 1797, and through his devotion, wisdom, and vision, became the exemplar of distinguished leadership for all future presidents; and WHEREAS, the William Hightower Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (and the local DAR chapter if a co-sponsor) wishes (or wish) to encourage all citizens to recognize the epochal contributions of George Washington to our nation by celebrating his birth on Thursday, February 22, 2024. NOW THEREFORE I, Ralph Gutierrez, by virtue of the authority vested in me as mayor of City of Schertz do hereby proclaim February 22, 2024, as PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON DAY And call upon all citizens to recognize and honor the brilliance, courage, and vision of the Father of our Nation and the relevance of his life to the preservation of our democracy in today’s complex world. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Seal of the City Schertz Texas, this 20th day of February 2024. ___________________________ Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor Agenda No.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:City Secretary Subject:Government Communicators Day - February 24, 2024 Attachments Government Communicator's Day 2024  GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATORS DAY FEBRUARY 24, 2024 WHEREAS, the role of government communications professions is to inform, educate and engage their communities; and WHEREAS, robust communication in government creates trust and inspires residents to take action and be involved; and WHEREAS, government communications create relationships and calls to action, build awareness and understanding through storytelling, engage and foster engagement on civic issues and use all channels to include people in critical decisions; and WHEREAS, it is essential to have strong communications in government because it is a foundational element of living in a democracy where citizens have the freedom to make their voice heard; and WHEREAS, the [City/County] is proud and has deep gratitude and recognition for government communicators’ professionalism, dedication, hard work, commitment, enthusiasm, and sacrifice; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor of the City of Schertz do hereby proclaim February 24, 2024 as GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATORS DAY in Schertz, Texas and encourage all residents to thank the members of the Public Affairs Department who have dedicated their careers to ensure the City of Schertz has effective, impactful, and successful communication strategies that resonate and are relevant. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have signed my name officially and caused the Seal of City of Schertz to be affixed on this the 20th day of February 2024. ____________________________ Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor Agenda No.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:City Secretary Subject:National Employee Appreciation Day - March 1, 2024 Attachments National Employee Appreciation 2024  National Employee Appreciation Day March 1st, 2024 WHEREAS, City of Schertz employees are dedicated public servants who perform their jobs with professionalism, compassion, and pride; and WHEREAS, City of Schertz currently has 426 employees who are responsible for protecting public safety and health, caring for the less fortunate, enforcing laws, safeguarding the environment, building, and maintaining roads, promoting economic growth, licensing professionals and businesses, preserving our historical and cultural resources; and WHEREAS, there are thousands of Schertz Residents who benefit from the services provided each day by the City of Schertz employees; and WHEREAS, City of Schertz employees support the State of Texas Government by serving as responsible stewards of taxpayer funds and joining in efforts to improve operations and enhance service delivery throughout state agencies; and WHEREAS, many City of Schertz employees support the well-being of their communities through acts of volunteerism and charity, including supporting the many worthwhile organizations that support the residents of the City of Schertz; and WHEREAS, the City of Schertz has a Staff Appreciation Committee whose primary focus is to oversee an Employee Appreciation Event every month. Events include but not limited to Cornhole-Cookout Tournaments, Waffle Breakfast, Fiesta Lunch and celebrating the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays; and WHEREAS, the City of Schertz also recognizes every department’s National Recognition Day/Week/Month with a proclamation. NOW, THEREFORE I, Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor of Schertz, Texas do hereby recognize March 1st, 2024 as NATIONAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY. I encourage all citizens of the City of Schertz to recognize and honor the commitment and dedication that our employees provide our great community. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have signed my name officially and caused the Seal of City of Schertz to be affixed on this the 20th day of February 2024. __________________________________ Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor Agenda No. 1.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:City Secretary Subject:Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the regular meeting minutes of February 6, 2024. (S.Edmondson/S.Courney) Attachments Draft minutes 02-06-2024  D R A F T MINUTES REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2024 A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on February 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to-wit: Present:Mayor Ralph Gutierrez; Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso; Councilmember Mark Davis; Councilmember Michelle Watson; Councilmember Tiffany Gibson; Councilmember Robert Westbrook; Councilmember Tim Brown Absent:Councilmember Allison Heyward Staff present: City Manager Steve Williams; City Attorney Daniel Santee; Deputy City Manager Brian James; Assistant City Manager Sarah Gonzalez; Deputy City Secretary Sheree Courney          Call to Order Mayor Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.   Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas. (Councilmember Heyward) Mayor Gutierrez provided the opening prayer and led the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.   Discussion and Action Items   Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem - Discussion, consideration, and/or action regarding the confirmation, appointment, or election of the Mayor Pro-Tem. (Mayor/Council) Mayor Gutierrez explained the responsibilities, term, and process for election of the Mayor Pro-Tem. He thanked Councilmember Michelle Watson for serving in this role from August 2023 through February 2024. In accordance with City Council procedures, the next Councilmember to serve is Paul Macaluso. Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor for discussion. No discussion occurred. Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Councilmember Paul Macaluso as next Mayor Pro-Tem.       Moved by Councilmember Michelle Watson, seconded by Councilmember Tiffany Gibson   1  AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Tim Brown Passed   Deputy City Secretary Sheree Courney administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Pro-Tem Macaluso. Proclamations San Antonio Stock and Rodeo 2024 Mayor Gutierrez presented the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo 2024 proclamation to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Ambassador Committee. Ms. Barbara Hall spoke on behalf of the committee thanking the Mayor for recognizing the 75th year of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. She stated that the ambassadors participated in 21 parades promoting the stock show scholarship program and attended 4-H and FFA events throughout the year. $12.2 million was set aside for scholarships and 220 students in Guadalupe County were recipients. For more information, visit their website at SARodeo.com.      United Kindness Day-February 16, 2024-First United Bank Mayor Gutierrez presented the United Kindness Day - February 16, 2024, to representatives of First United Bank. First United Bank's goal and mission is to improve the communities where they are located. This initiative is one small way to do that, and they invite everyone to participate either by sharing a small token of appreciation or kindness, smiling at your neighbors as you leave your house, and/or helping someone in need at HEB as you're shopping. They are seeking to complete 350,000 acts of kindness in one day. Together we can make Schertz better one day at a time.      Employee Introductions Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Department Heads who introduced new staff: Animal Services: Zachary Bottiglieri Police-Heather Davis-Crime Victim Liaison; Katherine Myers-Police Cadet; Nicole Sosa-Sterling-Police Cadet; Utility Billing-Amanda Lees-Utility Billing Specialist   Presentations   Awards/ recognition from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (J.Lowery/W.Moravits) Officers EMS Mayor Gutierrez recognized Chief Lowery who explained that the National Society of    2 the Sons of the American Revolution of the New Braunfels chapter (William Hightower Branch) recognizes those individuals in public service for acts of heroism and exemplary dedication to the community. He introduced Will Moravits, Secretary of the William Hightower Branch, to present the award. Mr. Moravits stated the organization is a patriotic, educational, historical society, who are active in the community. One of the things they do is seek out exemplary First Responders, firefighting, life-saving heroism, and law enforcement. Mr. Moravits presented the following: EMS Service Award to Amy Anderson for the creation and implementation of the yellow dot program; Law Enforcement Commendation award to Joaquin Montez for being instrumental with his bilingual skills, the execution of his job, and his abilities on various calls for service; Law Enforcement Commendation Medal to Mark Trevino for his exemplary work as a school resource officer and the leadership he has shown in that position; and Life-saving Award to Justin Mitch Weston for his service and saving the life of a community member by going above and beyond.   Milestone Service Pin Presentation (S. Williams) City Manager Steve Williams presented Fire Lieutenant Carl Schultze, a pin in honor and gratitude for his 20 years of dedicated service to the City of Schertz.   City Events and Announcements Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/S. Gonzalez) Mayor Gutierrez recognized Deputy City Manager Brian James, who provided the following: Standing announcements Thursday, February 29 (meets weekly through May 2, 2024) Citizens Police Academy 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Registration is currently open online at www.Schertz.com/cps. Applications are also available at the Schertz Police Department. Deadline to apply is Friday, February 23, 2024. New announcements Thursday, February 8 Annual Trail Rider Lunch Pickrell Park 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 10 Nature Discovery Series - Discover Soils Crescent Bend Nature Park 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 3 Schertz PD Polar Bear Plunge Pickrell Park 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday, February 19 Presidents' Day - City Offices Closed Tuesday, February 20 Next Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S. Williams) Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Manager Steve Williams, who provided the following: Congratulations to Daisy Marquez for being accepted to the APATX Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is designed to create a dynamic network of future leaders committed to promoting the planning profession in Texas communities and includes seminars that focus on leadership development, communications, and public engagement training. The Love Where You Live organization hosted a volunteer social celebration and presented a few awards. Lisa Locken was awarded Public Employee of the Year at the event. During the presentation of her award, kudos went out to her son, Jude Locken, for volunteering at every event as well. Kudos to Lisa and her son. Congratulations to John Nowak, Engineer, for receiving a Lifetime membership with APWA (American Public Works Association). This membership is only given to those individuals that have been a member for 30 years. John is working to become a speaker at this year's annual conference. APWA is a great resource for the City and John is helping to get the name of Schertz noticed! Ribbon cutting at the new shade structures at Cypress Point Park on Monday, January 29th. The San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness (SACADA) supplemented this project with a grant and funding for several members. Father/Daughter Dance was held on February 3rd and had 324 participants. Mother/Son Dance was held on February 4th, and had 147 participants. Congratulations to Schertz Police Department for winning first place with their Special Olympics Texas San Antonio fundraiser. As a community, they raised $2,915. Cumulatively, all agencies raised $8,434. The Polar Bear Plunge is this Saturday, and Mr. Williams will be participating. Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutierrez) There is a workshop for Caregivers at the Schertz Senior Center on February 10, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This is an opportunity for caregivers to learn about resources available to them. 4 available to them.   Hearing of Residents This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill out the speaker’s register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem Macaluso recognized the following residents: Maggie Titterington, 1730 Schertz Parkway, who shared the following information for The Chamber: The Health and Home Show held on Saturday at the Civic Center was very successful. There were 71 booths and 430 attendees in 3 hours. Many thanks to Richard Dziewit and his team for their help with the traffic and parking. February 12 - Bee Organized Ribbon Cutting at the Kramer House at 10:00 a.m. February 15 - 2nd Annual Casino Night, 80s theme, at the Schertz Civic Center from 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Tickets available at events@TheChamber.info February 20 - Monthly luncheon, "State of the Cities", Schertz Civic Center, 11:15 a.m. February 28 - Green Valley Dental Care Ribbon Cutting, 3860 FM 3009, at 4:00 p.m. Denny Law, resident of Schertz, stated he is 95 years old and lives alone. He has a caregiver from a caregiver agency. On October 10, 2023, Mr. Law said his caregiver drove him to RBFCU to withdraw funds for an upcoming trip for medical treatment. Upon returning home, he and the caregiver had lunch. There was no one else present in the home. He put the money and the receipt on his bed with everything he needed to pack. As he neared the end of packing he discovered the envelope with the money and the receipt were gone. Mr. Law states that the caregiver agency claimed they did background checks, but his daughter discovered the caregiver assigned to him had two convictions for money theft in less than 15 minutes of searching online. He asked Council to take action to prevent unscrupulous agencies from placing unqualified caregivers into the homes of the elderly. Maggie Titterington, 1730 Schertz Parkway, who shared the following information as the new Chair of the Schertz Historical Preservation Society. She thanked Councilmembers Gibson and Westbrook for selecting to serve as liaisons to their committee. They have a lot of ideas for the upcoming year and will be strategizing at their next meeting. The new meeting time will be the 4th Wednesday of each month in the Bob Andrews conference room from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The first ceremony will be on February 23 at 10:00 a.m., where they will be dedicating a plaque to Samuel Clemens High School designating them as a historical building in Schertz. Eric De La Garza, 4917 FM 3009, stated he is there to observe Council proceedings as a 5 participant of The Chamber Leadership Program and a member of the First United Bank. He expressed appreciation for proclaiming the United Acts of Kindness Day for the City.   Consent Agenda Items The Consent Agenda is considered self-explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of the Mayor or a Councilmember.   1.Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the regular meeting minutes for January 9, 2024, and January 16, 2024. (S.Edmondson/S.Courney)      2.Appointment/Reappointment For Boards/Commissions/Committee s (S.Edmondson) Mr. Patrick McMaster-Planning and Zoning Commission-Alternate to Regular Commission Member Ms. Danielle Craig-Planning and Zoning Commission-Alternate 2-Alternate 1 Mr. Michael Dahle-TIRZ Committee Ms. Jill Whittaker-TIRZ Committee   3.Resolution 24-R-09 - Adopting the Investment Policy and Strategy (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters)      4.Resolution 24-R-08 Authorizing the City Manager to issue a purchase order(s) for the purchase of various Police Department vehicles as part of the FY 2023-2024 Vehicle/Equipment Replacement/Acquisition program. (B.James/D. Hardin-Trussel/C.Hernandez) Mayor Gutierrez asked for motion to approve Consent Agenda Items #1 - #4.       Moved by Councilmember Michelle Watson, seconded by Councilmember Tiffany Gibson  AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Tim Brown Passed   Discussion and Action Items   Public Hearings   5.Ordinance 24-S-01 - Conduct a public hearing and consider amendments to Part III of    6 5.Ordinance 24-S-01 - Conduct a public hearing and consider amendments to Part III of the Schertz Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC) to Article 5 - Zoning Districts, Article 9 - Site Design Standards, and Article 14 - Transportation. First Reading (B.James/L.Wood/S.Haas) Mayor Gutierrez recognized Sr. Planner Samuel Haas provided a briefing outlining the ten proposed amendments to the UDC. The purpose of these amendments is to clean up the UDC and to address the Main Street Committee's desire to increase flexibilty. Development on Main Street has been slow. With regard to clean up, there are a number of districts listed in the UDC that do not or no longer exist in the City and changes made to the parking standards weren't updated in Article 5. With regard to Main Street, there is a need to address inconsistencies in the zoning districts between parcels of property; aligning the dimensional and design requirements listed in Table 21.5.7.A consistent with what is already there. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 6-0 vote at their January 10, 2024 meeting. Mayor Gutierrez opened the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m. Judy Goldick, 807 Main Street, stated this ordinance directly affects her family. They recently purchased a commercial mixed use lot on Main Street and hopes to combine their businesses. These amendments will help them bring more business to Main Street and allow them to build something new and exciting there. She asked that Council approve the ordinance. Mayor Gutierrez closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m. and opened the floor to Council for discussion. Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Macaluso asked if there had been any consideration to the privacy of individual homeowners regarding reducing the buffer between residences and businesses. Mr. Haas responded that it is in the UDC and makes sense for other parts of Schertz, but it doesn't fit the vision given for Main Street. Councilmember Brown thanked staff for bringing greater consistency in the UDC codes and for understanding that Main Street isn't like a lot and block kind of neighborhood, the properties vary greatly in size. He appreciates the effort staff has put into updating the UDC.       Moved by Councilmember Tim Brown, seconded by Councilmember Mark Davis  AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Tim Brown Passed   6.Ordinance 24-S-02 - Conduct a public hearing and consider a request for a Specific    7 6.Ordinance 24-S-02 - Conduct a public hearing and consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow Automobile Repairs & Service, Major on approximately 1.5 acres of land, located 250 feet east of the intersection of FM 3009 and Borgfeld Road, also known as Guadalupe County Property Identification Number 129949, also known as 1205 Borgfeld Road, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas. First Reading (B. James/L. Wood/E. Delgado) Mayor Gutierrez recognized Planning Manager Emily Delgado who provided the location of the subject property and stated it is currently zoned General Business District (GB) and is developed as an Automobile Repair & Service, Major Business, specifically Classic Collision. They do not have a previously approved SUP, so the land use itself is considered non-conforming. 22 Public Hearing Notices were mailed on January 19, 2024. No responses were received. Also on January 19th the Public Hearing Notice was published in the San Antonio Express News. Applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow Automobile Repairs & Service, Major on approximately 1.5 acres to the land use no longer non-conforming. Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit to allow Automobile Repairs & Service, Major conditioned on the following: Prior to a new Certificate of Occupancy being issued, the site will need to be brought into full compliance with the UDC site design requirements including but not limited to paved concrete or asphalt surface for all parking areas. The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on January 31, 2024, in which they made a recommendation for approval conditioned upon the same requirement. Mayor Gutierrez opened the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m. No public came forward to address Council. Mayor Gutierrez closed the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m. and opened the floor to Council for discussion. Mayor Gutierrez recognized Councilmember Davis who asked if the approval of the SUP would affect the ability of Classic Collision to continuing operating as they currently do without paving the parking surfaces. Ms. Delgado explained that they are two separate issues. The approval of the SUP does not alter their existing Certificate of Occupancy. They are not required to get a new Certificate of Occupancy unless they change ownership, want to change their name, or any other action that would typically trigger the requirement of a new CofO. The SUP is specifically for the land use, Automobile Repair and Service, Major, so the other items on site that are non-conforming do not get authorized with the approval of the SUP for the land use. The other non-conforming items on site would be subject to code enforcement processes. Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Ordinance 24-S-02.      8  Moved by Councilmember Michelle Watson, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso  AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Tim Brown Passed   Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR   7.Plan to demolish/remove unoccupied City buildings.      8.October and November 2023 Financial Statements (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters)     Requests and Announcements Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from Staff No requests were made by the Mayor or Councilmembers for updates or information from Staff. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a future City Council agenda Councilmember Gibson requested an executive session to discuss the City Manager and City Secretary positions and the matrix for PD. Mayor Gutierrez stated that there is an executive session scheduled to discuss the City Manager's evaluation but not the City Secretary. He will consult with the City Manager to have that placed on there, too. City and Community Events attended and to be attended (Council) Mayor Pro-Tem Macaluso attended Superintendent Ealy's retirement from SCUCISD on January 31, and the Cardiolology Clinic of San Antonio Ribbon Cutting on February 1. Councilmember Davis attended the Strategic Planning Retreat and the TSAC meeting. Councilmember Watson attended the Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio Ribbon Cutting and the Council Retreat. Councilmember Gibson attended TML Newly Elected Officials Workshop, Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio Ribbon Cutting, and City Retreat. Councilmember Westbrook attended the Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio Ribbon Cutting, Historic Preservation Committee meeting, and the Strategic Planning Retreat. He also participated as a judge for the BBQ competition in New Berlin. Councilmember Brown attended the Strategic Planning Retreat and offered kudos to Mr. Williams and the staff for the great job. He invited everyone to attend the Schertz PD Polar Plunge on Saturday. 9 Mayor Gutierrez also thanked the staff for a job well-done at the Strategic Planning Retreat.   Adjournment Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.   _______________________________ Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary 10 Agenda No. 3.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Facility & Fleet Subject:Resolution 24-R-20 - Authorizing the City Manager to issue a purchase order for the purchase of a Fire Department vehicle as part of the 2023-2024 Vehicle/Equipment Replacement/Acquisition program. (B.James/D. Hardin-Trussell/C.Hernandez) BACKGROUND Within each fiscal budget year, the Fleet Department requests to purchase vehicles/equipment to add to or replace aging vehicles to maintain a good working fleet of City-owned vehicles/equipment for the 2023-2024 budget year and in accordance with the Vehicle Replacement Plan previously approved by City Council. The request is to authorize the purchase of a Ford Super Duty F250 for use by the Fire Department. The cost to purchase the vehicle from Rockdale Country Ford is $59,000. The purchase is being made from a buyboard vendor, but the Fleet Department did seek pricing from multiple vendors so as to purchase it at the lowest price. GOAL To authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase order for the purchase of a Ford Super Duty F250 for use by the Fire Department as listed in the Vehicle/Equipment Acquisition/Replacement program. COMMUNITY BENEFIT Having a current and operational Fleet will provide all departments with the necessary vehicles and equipment to perform their assigned duties within the City of Schertz and reduce the maintenance cost of an aging fleet.   SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval of this resolution to allow the purchase of the Ford Super Duty F250 for the Fire Department.  FISCAL IMPACT The purchase of the vehicle and equipment will be funded through the city’s general fund. The cost to purchase the vehicle is $59,000.00. The funds for the purchase were approved in the FY 2023-2024 budget. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of Resolution 24-R-20.   Attachments Resolution 24-R-20 with attachment  RESOLUTION 24-R-20 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES ASSOICATED WITH THE FY 2023-2024 VEHICLE/EQIDPMENT REPLACEMENT/ACQUISITION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Schertz Fleet Department has a need to purchase a Fire Department vehicle(s), as part of the Vehicle/Equipment Replacement/Acquisition Program; and WHEREAS, the Schertz Fleet Department has done due diligence in researching what vehicle best fits the needs of the departments, to obtain the best pricing/availability, and to provide the best quality of vehicles/equipment; and WHEREAS, the City of Schertz has chosen various Group Purchasing Cooperative Vendors, for the purchase the vehicles; and WHEREAS, purchases under the cooperative programs meet the requirements under Subchapter C, Chapter 791.025 of the Texas Government Code, which states that a local government that purchases goods and services under this section satisfies the requirement of the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods and services; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to authorize the City Manager to issue Purchase Orders to the awarded vendors. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes expenditures with Rockdale Country Ford for FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($59,000.00) with an amount not to exceed FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($59,000.00) for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council. Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this day of _______, 2024. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary EXHIBIT “A” Vehicle Price Rockdale Country Ford Qty 2024 Ford Super Duty F250 1 Price Total Department Co-Op $59,000.00 $59,000.00 Fire Buyboard 724-23 Agenda No. 4.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Facility & Fleet Subject:Resolution 24-R-21 - Authorizing the City Manager to issue a purchase order for the purchase of multiple Police Department Vehicles(s)as part of the 2024-2025 Vehicle/Equipment Replacement/Acquisition program. (B.James/D.Hardin-Trussell/C.Hernandez) BACKGROUND Within each fiscal budget year, the Fleet Department requests to purchase vehicles/equipment to add to or replace aging vehicles to maintain a good working fleet of City-owned vehicles/equipment. Given the high demand for vehicles in light of the production issues being experienced in the auto industry as well as other areas, the Fleet department has challenges in procuring all of the needed vehicles. In order to avoid significant delays, the Fleet Department will try to get as early a start as possible. At times, the type of vehicle must be adjusted. At the last Council meeting on February 6, 2024 Council approved Resolution 24-R-08 authorizing the purchase of 14 Ford Explorers as part of the FY 2023-24 budget. Half of those were not white Ford Explorers that are the first choice of vehicle. So to try to have a better chance of getting the vehicles the City wants for next year, we are pre-ordering the 8 vehicles needed for next fiscal year.  The vehicles will be purchased from Silsbee Ford via group purchasing cooperatives. Each group purchasing cooperative contract was competitively bid by the awarding entity. In addition to that level of competition, City staff also obtained multiple contract quotes to ensure the overall best value for the City was obtained. GOAL To authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase orders for the purchase of the vehicle(s) listed in the Vehicle/Equipment Acquisition/Replacement program.   COMMUNITY BENEFIT Having a current and operational Fleet will provide all departments with the necessary vehicles and equipment to perform their assigned duties within the City of Schertz and reduce the maintenance cost of an aging fleet.   SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval of this resolution will allow the purchase of the vehicles/equipment listed in the vehicle replacement program.    FISCAL IMPACT The purchase of the vehicles and equipment will be funded through the city’s general fund. The fiscal impact of this project will be approximately $432,000.00. These funds have not yet been approved, but we are asking the Council to approve these purchases in order to receive the following vehicles in a timely manner. It is not clear if the vehicles will come in this fiscal year or next fiscal year.   RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of Resolution 24-R-21. Staff recommends approval of Resolution 24-R-21.   Attachments Resolution 24-R-21 with attachment  RESOLUTION 24-R-21 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES ASSOICATED WITH THE FY 2024-2025 VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT ACQUISITION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Schertz Fleet Department has a need to purchase multiple Police Department vehicle(s), as part of the Vehicle/Equipment Replacement/Acquisition Program; and WHEREAS, the Schertz Fleet Department has done due diligence in researching what vehicle best fits the needs of the departments, to obtain the best pricing/availability, and to provide the best quality of vehicles/equipment; and WHEREAS, the City of Schertz has chosen various Group Purchasing Cooperative Vendors, for the purchase the vehicles; and WHEREAS, purchases under the cooperative programs meet the requirements under Subchapter C, Chapter 791.025 of the Texas Government Code, which states that a local government that purchases goods and services under this section satisfies the requirement of the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods and services; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to authorize the City Manager to issue Purchase Orders to the awarded vendors. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes expenditures with Silsbee Ford for FOUR.- HUNDRED TIIIRTY-TWO TIIOUSAND DOLLARS ($432,000.00) with an amount not to exceed FOUR-HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($432,000.00) for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council. Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this _day of__________2024. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary EXHIBIT “A” Police Vehicle Purchase for FY 2024-25 Silsbee Ford Qty Price Total Department Co-Op 2025 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors 8 $54,000.00 $432,000.00 Police Dept. TIPS USA 210907 Agenda No. 5.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Fire Department Subject:Resolution 24-R-16 - Authorizing the application for the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) Power Up Grant (S.Williams/G.Rodgers) BACKGROUND The mission of the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) Power Up grant program is to accumulate funds from members participating in the Power Up Program and reinvest that money in our communities by providing funding assistance to local non-profit groups and civic organizations for community development and improvement projects. These funds will be used primarily for projects involving: education, youth programs, health care, community development, civic and community outreach, and public safety or service organizations.  GOAL Purchase equipment related to the typing of a National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) Type 7 Engine.  COMMUNITY BENEFIT This project would immediately service of course the residents of Schertz and the 10 municipalities of the Northeast Partnership Political Region of over 225,000 people and the Guada-Coma Emergency Response Group service area adding over 75,000 more totaling over 300,000 people not including the transient worker population as it relates to a multi-discipline public safety response in an all-hazards environment.  SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval to pursue the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) Power Up grant program for the all-hazards capability enhancement described, provided acceptance of the grant and funding of the City's share (0%) of the cost of equipment shall not require further approval by the City Council.  RECOMMENDATION Approval to pursue the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) Power Up grant program for the all-hazards capability enhancement described, provided acceptance of the grant and funding of the City's share (0%) of the cost of equipment shall not require further approval by the City Council.  Attachments Resolution 24-R-16 GVEC  RESOLUTION 24-R-16 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO GUADALUPE VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (GVEC) POWER UP GRANT FOR ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT ENHANCING ALL-HAZARDS RESPONSE CAPABILITIES. WHEREAS, the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) Power Up Grant allows eligible entities to file grants to fund projects that address hazards, demonstrate the greatest community benefit including high Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) and verifiable population directly served or benefiting from the proposed projects. WHEREAS, the requesting agency will pay a 0% required grant match based on the actual cost of the purchase; and WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the “City”) has recommended that the City Council authorize the filing of a grant application with Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) relating to all-hazards capability enhancement for the City of Schertz; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to apply to Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) Power Up Grant to fund this all-hazards capability enhancement project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute and deliver a grant application with Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) for the all-hazards capability enhancement described, provided acceptance of the grant and funding of the City’s share of the cost of the equipment shall not require further approval by the City Council. Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and adopted as a part of the judgement and findings of the City Council. Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. If any provision of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 55}, Texas Government Code, as amended. Section 7. This resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this_________day of _____________February 2024. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ______________________________ Ralph, Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary Agenda No. 6.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Fire Department Subject:Resolution 24-R-17 - Authorizing an application to the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) (S.Williams/G.Rodgers) BACKGROUND The purpose of this grant program is to solicit applications for projects that support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and targeted violence and prepare for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texas citizens. The Office of the Governor (OOG), Public Safety Office (PSO) provides funding to implement investments that build, sustain, and deliver the 32 core capabilities essential to achieving a secure and resilient state.  This funding supports state, tribal and local preparedness activities that address high-priority preparedness gaps across all core capabilities where a nexus to terrorism exists. All investments must be consistent with capability targets set during the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) process, and gaps identified in the Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR).  The State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) is intended to support investments that improve the ability of jurisdictions to:  Prevent a threatened or actual act of terrorism; Protect its citizens, residents, visitors, and assets against the greatest threats and hazards; Mitigate the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of future catastrophic events; Respond quickly to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs in the aftermath of a catastrophic incident; and/or Recover through a focus on the timely restoration, strengthening, accessibility and revitalization of the infrastructure, housing, and a sustainable economy, as well as the health, social, cultural, historic, and environmental fabric of communities affected by a catastrophic incident.  Many activities which support the achievement of target capabilities related to terrorism preparedness may simultaneously support enhanced preparedness for other hazards unrelated to acts of terrorism. However, all SHSP projects must assist grantees in achieving target capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, or responding to acts of terrorism.  GOAL Obtain equipment to create and enhance our all-hazards response as it relates to all associated emergency support functions and more specifically Emergency Support Function - 9: Search and Rescue, and Emergency Support Function - 10: Oil and Hazardous Materials Response.  COMMUNITY BENEFIT This added capability enhancement will of course serve the City of Schertz and include immediately the 10 municipalities within the Northeast Partnership Political Region of over 225,000 and the Guada-Coma Emergency Response Group service area adding over 75,000 people totaling over 300,000 people not including the transient worker population by creating and adding to our emergency management, search and rescue, and hazardous materials response capabilities.  SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval to pursue the State Homeland Security Program - Regular Projects (SHSP-R) grant program for the all-hazards capability creation and enhancement described, provided acceptance of the grant and funding of the City's share (0%) of the cost of the equipment shall not require further approval by the City Council.  RECOMMENDATION Approval to pursue the State Homeland Security Program - Regular Projects (SHSP-R) grant program for the all-hazards capability creation and enhancement described, provided acceptance of the grant and funding of the City's share (0%) of the cost of the equipment shall not require further approval by the City Council.  Attachments Resolution 24-R-17  RESOLUTION 24-R-17 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM – REGULAR PROJECTS (SHSP-R) FOR ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT ENHANCING ALL-HAZARDS RESPONSE CAPABILITIES. WHEREAS, the State Homeland Security Program – Regular Projects (SHSP-R) allows eligible entities to file grants to fund projects that address hazards, demonstrate the greatest community benefit including high Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) and verifiable population directly served or benefiting from the proposed projects. WHEREAS, the requesting agency will pay a 0% required grant match based on the actual cost of the purchase; and WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the “City”) has recommended that the City Council authorize the filing of a grant application with State Homeland Security Program – Regular Projects (SHSP-R) relating to all-hazards capability enhancement for the City of Schertz; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to apply to State Homeland Security Program – Regular Projects (SHSP-R) for a grant to fund this all-hazards capability enhancement project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute and deliver a grant application with State Homeland Security Program – Regular Projects (SHSP-R) for the all- hazards capability enhancement described, provided acceptance of the grant and funding of the City’s share of the cost of the equipment shall not require further approval by the City Council. Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and adopted as a part of the judgement and findings of the City Council. Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. If any provision of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 55}, Texas Government Code, as amended. Section 7. This resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND ADOPTED this _______of _________________February 2024. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ______________________________ Ralph, Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary Agenda No. 7.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Fire Department Subject:Resolution 24-R-15 - Authorizing an application to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP) Grant. (S.Williams/G.Rodgers) BACKGROUND The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) supports local communities in its service area with grants of up to $50,000.00 through the Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP). Cities like ours with projects located within LCRA's wholesale electric or water service area, or areas in which LCRA Transmission Services Corporation provides transmission services are eligible to apply including the City of Schertz. Grant projects must improve the value of a capital asset by building, renovating or purchasing equipment, and must benefit the entire community. The City of Schertz Fire Department wishes to pursue this grant funding that is associated with a 20% match requirement to enhance all-hazard response capabilities having impact not only within Schertz, but a regional impact having the potential for reimbursements during deployments if utilized during declared disasters. The proposed projects would provide Schertz Fire Department with a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) which is capable of meeting the National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) Type 7 Engine standards which will also support Schertz Emergency Medical Services on a routine basis during medical coverage of city and other events. This project serves many disciplines across the public safety spectrum including wildfire, search and rescue, hazardous materials, emergency management, public safety dive, emergency medical services, and rescue task force capabilities.  GOAL Obtain Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) capable of conducting operations in an all-hazards environment while also meeting the National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) Type 7 Engine standards.  COMMUNITY BENEFIT This project would allow immediate benefit to our community and the 10 municipalities within the Northeast Partnership Political Region serving over 225,000 residents and the Guada-Coma Emergency Response Group service area adding over 75,000 residents totaling over 300,000 residents served not including the transient worker population with the creation of and, enhanced all-hazards response capabilities.  SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Recommend approval to pursue the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP) grant application for the all-hazards capability enhancement described, provided acceptance of the grant and funding of the City's share (20%) of the cost of the equipment does not require further approval by the City Council.  FISCAL IMPACT The grant application will be written for $25,000.00 with a 20% cost share from the City bringing the cost to the City of $5,000.00.  RECOMMENDATION Recommend approval to pursue the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Community Development Recommend approval to pursue the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP) grant application for the all-hazards capability enhancement described, provided acceptance of the grant and funding of the City's share (20%) of the cost of the equipment does not require further approval by the City Council.  Attachments Resolution 24-R-15  RESOLUTION 24-R-15 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY (LCRA) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (CDPP) FOR ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT ENHANCING ALL-HAZARDS RESPONSE CAPABILITIES. WHEREAS, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP) allows eligible entities to file grants to fund projects that address hazards, demonstrate the greatest community benefit including high Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) and verifiable population directly served or benefiting from the proposed projects. WHEREAS, the requesting agency will pay a 20% required grant match based on the actual cost of the purchase; and WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the “City”) has recommended that the City Council authorize the filing of a grant application with Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP) relating to all-hazards capability enhancement for the City of Schertz; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to apply to Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP) for a grant to fund this all-hazards capability enhancement project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute and deliver a grant application with Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP) for the all-hazards capability enhancement described, provided acceptance of the grant and funding of the City’s share of the cost of the equipment shall not require further approval by the City Council. Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and adopted as a part of the judgement and findings of the City Council. Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. If any provision of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 55}, Texas Government Code, as amended. Section 7. This resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND ADOPTED this _______day of ___________ 2024. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ______________________________ Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary Agenda No. 8.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Police Department Subject: Resolution 24-R-22 - Authorizing a Memo of Understanding between JBSA and the Schertz PD for law enforcement response assistance and information sharing for The Great Texas Airshow (USAF Thunderbirds). (S.Williams/J.Lowery) BACKGROUND The Great Texas Airshow was traditionally cycled between Randolph JBSA and Lackland AFB every two years.  Due to significant changes in the layout of the airfield at Lackland AFB it is now logistically much more difficult to host the airshow at that location.  Randolph JBSA hosted this event in 2022 and Schertz PD played a significant role in the traffic and security aspects of the event.  Due to Randolph JBSA's history of managing this event and their working relationships with local LE agencies, they have been selected to host the upcoming Airshow and future Airshows.  With such a large crowd in attendance, it is imperative that local LE agencies and the military work collaboratively for enforcement response assistance and information sharing to host a successful event. GOAL Host a successful Airshow because security and traffic issues will have a significant impact on our community if not proactively mitigated properly. COMMUNITY BENEFIT The Great Texas Airshow is expected to have over 200,000 people in attendance over the three-day (day one is a practice day with no projected crowds) event.  This is a marquee event that promotes the City of Schertz due to our proximity and our ongoing support of the military in the San Antonio area. We need to promote a safe environment and provide traffic assistance for ingress and egress traffic as it will augment and protect the City's image. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve the MOA which will provide $6,200 in reimbursement. FISCAL IMPACT We are expected to receive $6,200 in reimbursement from the 502 Air Base Wing with an estimated total cost of $11,200 for the three-day event.  Therefore, it is projected there will be $5,000 in overtime costs, and it will come from the PD budget. RECOMMENDATION Approve Resolution 24-R-22. Attachments Resolution 24 R 22 with attachments  RESOLUTION NO. 24-R-22 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER IN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) BETWEEN THE 502 AIR BASE WING AND THE SCHERTZ POLICE DEPEARTMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION SHARING. WHEREAS, The Schertz Police Department seeks to work cooperatively with the 502 Air Wing, Joint Base San Antonio, in Law Enforcement Response Assistance and Information sharing; and functions and services; and WHEREAS, the MOA provides documentation for interoperability support between the 502 Air Base Wint and the Schertz Police Department to outline response procedures; and WHEREAS, the MOA is intended to formalize the provision the provision of law enforcement mutual aid and information sharing concerning known or potential criminal activities targeting JBSA facilities, personnel or missions; and WHEREAS, the support and assistance needed is beyond the reasonable capabilities and resources that law enforcement alone may possess; and WHEREAS, to facilitate technology upgrades for information sharing between the 502 Ari Base Wing and the Schertz Police Department, agencies agree to use existing resources to incorporate radio communications interoperability as outlined in the Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan (TSICP); and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to enter into this MOA with the 502 Air Base Wing, pursuant to the MOA attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “supporting documentation”) NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with the 502 Air Base Wing. Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council. Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this ____ day of _______, 2024. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ________________________________ Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary EXHIBIT A AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE 502 AIR BASE WING AND THE SCHERTZ POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE GREAT TEXAS AIRSHOW SUPPORT OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT MOA NUMBER: _______________ This is a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the 502d Air Base Wing (502 ABW), Joint Base San Antonio, Texas and the Schertz Police Department (SZPD). When referred to collectively, the 502 ABW and the SZPD are referred to as the “Parties.” 1. BACKGROUND: The Great Texas Airshow is scheduled for 5-7 April 2024 at JBSA- Randolph AFB, Texas. This planned event will attract large crowds, which will likely exceed the normal daily capability of local law enforcement agencies. This MOA will provide a mechanism to reimburse local law enforcement agencies for overtime expenditures while directly supporting the Great Texas Airshow. 2. AUTHORITIES: DoDI 4000.19, "Support Agreements," December 16, 2020 AFI 25 -201, 17 October 2013, Intra-Service, Intra-Agency, and Interagency Support Agreement Procedures AFRC SUP 25-201, 28 May 2018, Intra-Service, Intra-Agency, and Interagency Support Agreement Procedures JBSA MOA, current as March 2021, incorporating FY11, FY12, FY14, FY15, FY16, FY17, FY19, and FY20 changes. 3. PURPOSE: The Great Texas Airshow is scheduled to occur 05-07 April 2024 at JBSA- Randolph AFB, Texas. The 502 ABW will reimburse the SZPD for law enforcement personnel overtime incurred while directly supporting airshow operations on those dates. 4. AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES: 4.1. The 502 ABW will— 4.1.1. Reimburse SPD for assigning six (6) police officers, 124 man-hours of overtime, at an overtime rate not to exceed $50 per hour and a total reimbursement not to exceed $6,200, incurred while directly supporting airshow operations. 4.2. The SZPD will— 4.2.1. Submit a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Form 90-123 listing date, name, job title, hours worked and overtime labor rate for each employee assigned to directly support the Great Texas Airshow. 5. PERSONNEL: Each Party is responsible for all costs of its personnel, including pay and benefits, support, and travel. Each Party is responsible for supervision and management of its personnel. 6. GENERAL PROVISIONS: 6.1. POINTS OF CONTACT (POCs). The following POCs will be used by the Parties to communicate matters concerning this MOA. Each Party may change its POC upon reasonable notice to the other Party. 6.1.1. For the 502 ABW— 6.1.1.1 Name, position, office identification, phone number and email of primary POC: Eric Broughton, Airshow Law Enforcement Coordinator, 502 Security Forces Group, (210) 300-7209, eric.broughton@us.af.mil. 6.1.2. For the SPD— 6.1.2.1 Position, office identification, phone number and email of primary POC: Daniel Roman, Assistant Chief, (210) 701-9150, droman@schertz.com. 6.2. CORRESPONDENCE. All correspondence to be sent and notices to be given pursuant to this MOA will be addressed, if to the 502 ABW, to— 6.2.1. 2080 Wilson Way, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234 and, if to the SPD, to— 6.2.2. 1400 Schertz Pkwy #6, Schertz, Texas 78154. 6.3. REVIEW OF AGREEMENT. If non-reimbursable, this MOA will be reviewed no less often than mid-point on or around the anniversary of its effective date in its entirety. If reimbursable, this MOA will be reviewed on or around the anniversary of its effective date annually for financial impacts; if there are substantial changes in resource requirements, the agreement will be reviewed in its entirety. 6.4. MODIFICATION OF MOA. This MOA may only be modified by the written agreement of the Parties, duly signed by their authorized representatives. 6.5. DISPUTES. Any disputes relating to this MOA will, subject to any applicable law, Executive order, or DoD issuances, be resolved by consultation between the Parties. 6.6. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. This MOA may be terminated by either Party giving at least 10 days written notice to the other Party. This MOA may also be terminated at any time upon the mutual written consent of the Parties. This MOA is scheduled to terminate upon conclusion of the Great Texas Airshow operations, no later than 2400 hrs, 8 April 2024. 6.6.1. UNAVOIDABLE TERMINATION EXPENSES. Any reimbursement payment for unavoidable termination expenses shall not exceed 10 percent of the expected payment amount listed in 4.1.1. supra. 6.7. TRANSFERABILITY. This MOA is not transferable except with the written consent of the Parties. 6.8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. It is expressly understood and agreed that this MOA embodies the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the MOA’s subject matter, thereby superseding all prior agreements of the Parties with respect to such subject matter. 6.9. EFFECTIVE DATE. This MOA takes effect beginning on the day after the last Party signs. 6.10. EXPIRATION DATE. This MOA expires on the 9th day of April 2024. 6.11. CANCELLATION OF PREVIOUS MOA. N/A This MOA is the first between the Parties. 6.12. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. Nothing in this MOA, express or implied, is intended to give to, or will be construed to confer upon, any person not a party any remedy or claim under or by reason of this MOA and this MOA will be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Parties. 6.13. SEVERABILITY. If any term, provision, or condition of this MOA is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by a governmental authority and such holding is not or cannot be appealed further, then such invalid, void, or unenforceable term, provision, or condition shall be deemed severed from this MOA and all remaining terms, provisions, and conditions of this MOA shall continue in full force and effect. The Parties shall endeavor in good faith to replace such invalid, void, or unenforceable term, provision, or condition with valid and enforceable terms, provisions, or conditions which achieve the purpose intended by the Parties to the greatest extent permitted by law. 6.14. OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES. This MOA does not bind any federal agency, other than the Parties, nor waive required compliance with any law or regulation. 7. FINANCIAL DETAILS 7.1 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. This MOA does not document the obligation of funds between the Parties. The obligation of funds by the Parties, resulting from this MOA, is subject to the availability of funds pursuant to the DoD Financial Management Regulation. No provision in this MOA will be interpreted to require obligation or payment of funds in violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act, Section 1341 of Title 31, United States Code. 7.2 BILLING. SPD will submit a single request for overtime reimbursement to 502 ABW via FEMA Form 90-123 no later than 31 MAY 2024. 7.3 PAYMENT OF BILLS. The 502 ABW paying office will forward payments, along with a copy of billed invoices, to the SPD within 30 calendar days of the date of invoice. Bills rendered will not be subject to audit in advance of payment. 7.4. FINANCIAL SPECIFICS. An exact monetary amount cannot be provided prior to the Great Texas Airshow due to the potential for last minute adjustments and changes of schedule. Several law enforcement agencies will provide direct support to the Great Texas Airshow. A total maximum reimbursable amount of $40,000 is available to be disbursed amongst all participating local law enforcement agencies. This maximum amount was determined by multiplying the highest overtime rate of $50 per hour by 800 hours, the total number of hours to be worked for the Great Texas Airshow. The total portion of the reimbursable amount allotted to the parties under this agreement is delineated in para. 4.1.1. 7.5. ECONOMY ACT DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS (D&F). If the MOA is being entered into in accordance with Section 1535 of Title 31, United States Code (the Economy Act), both Parties agree that the requirements listed in Paragraph (a) of the Economy Act have been met. 8. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A for Reimbursable Support AGREED: FOR THE 502 ABW— FOR THE SZPD— RUSSELL D. DRIGGERS Brigadier General, USAF Commander Steve Williams City Manager City of Schertz, TX (Date) (Date) Mid-Point Review Due Date: due to the 48-hour brevity of the MOA, there is no Mid-Point Review. ATTACHMENT A MOA NUMBER: _______________ 1. Reimbursable Support: Reimburse SPD for assigning six (6) police officers, 124 man-hours of overtime, at an overtime rate not to exceed $50 per hour and a total reimbursement not to exceed $6,200, incurred while directly supporting airshow operations. 2. Estimated Amount of Funds to Be Reimbursed: $6,200, Appropriation: FY2024 3. Cost Center Number: N/A. 4. Financial Points of Contact: N/A Agenda No. 9.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Police Department Subject: Resolution 24-R-18 - Authorizing a grant application for Bullet-Resistant Shields to be purchased to enhance law enforcement's all-hazard response capabilities. (S.Williams/J.Lowery/K.Kallies) BACKGROUND Ballistic shields provide officers with cover and additional ballistic protection needed during high-risk situations where officers must approach potentially armed individuals. SZPD has limited, or at times, no access to ballistic shields if a high-risk incident occurs within the city, school campuses, or surrounding secondary response areas. SZPD’s priority will be to equip supervisors on each shift with new generation  ballistic shield, that provide higher ballistic protection and is much lighter, that can be immediately and readily available for utilization during critical situations in the community or schools.    GOAL SZPD’s goal of this project is to equip uniformed officers with higher ballistic protection and is much lighter with new generation protective ballistic shields.   COMMUNITY BENEFIT Increases the department's response capabilities while improving officer and community safety by providing funds not currently available in our budget to purchase this much needed safety equipment. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval of the grant submission would allow SZPD to submit the Ballistic-Resistant Shield Grant for funding, providing $42,000 for this endeavor.  RECOMMENDATION Approve Resolution 24-R-18. Attachments Res 24-R-18 Ballistic Shields  RESOLUTION NO. 24-R-18 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO A BULLET– RESISTANT SHIELD GRANT PROGRAM FOR ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT ENHANCING ALL-HAZARDS RESPONSE CAPABILITIES. WHEREAS, the Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program allows eligible entities to file grants to fund projects that address hazards, demonstrate the greatest community benefit including high Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) and verifiable population directly served or benefiting from the proposed projects to include equipping peach officers with bullet-resistant shields. WHEREAS, the requesting agency will pay a 0% required grant match based on the actual cost of the purchase; and WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the “City”) has recommended that the City Council authorize the filing of a grant application with Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program relating to equipping Schertz peace officers with bullet-resistant shields for the City of Schertz; and WHEREAS, has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to apply to Bullet- Resistant Shield Grant Program for a grant to fund bullet-resistant shield for City of Schertz Peace Officers. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute and deliver a grant application with Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program for equipping peace officers with bullet-resistant shields described, provided acceptance of the grant and funding of the City’s share of the cost of the equipment shall not require further approval by the City Council. Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council. Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this ____ day of _______, 2024. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ________________________________ Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary Agenda No. 10.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Executive Team Subject:Resolution 24-R-10 - Authorizing a Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Roadway Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Embry. (S.Williams/B.James) BACKGROUND Embry, the developer of the multi-family portion of the Schertz Station project, is seeking to be allowed to file the plat for Schertz Station Lots 11 and 13, Block 1 prior to acceptance of the public improvements. The developer is required to provide a surety as part of the agreement equal to 120% of the estimated cost of the improvements. Additionally, they are seeking to enter into a roadway impact fee credit agreement as allowed per the City's code of ordinances for constructing Ripps-Kreusler Boulevard, which is a roadway impact fee system road.  GOAL Provide for the orderly development of infrastructure within the City of Schertz.  COMMUNITY BENEFIT Provide for development of infrastructure in a timely, cost-effective manner. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to allow filing of the plat prior to acceptance of public improvements and a Roadway Impact Fee Credit Agreement to provide offsets/credits for construction of impact fee eligible roadways with CV Schertz Tx BTR, LP (Embry) for the Schertz Station project.  FISCAL IMPACT There is no cost to the City associated with the Subdivision Improvement Agreement. The value of the roadway impact fee offsets/credits is approximately $625,000 under the current impact fee system.  RECOMMENDATION Approval of Resolution 24-R-10. Attachments Resolution 24-R-10 with attachments  Agenda No. 11.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Executive Team Subject:Resolution 24-R-14 - Authorizing a Pole Attachment License Agreement with Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GVEC). (S.Williams/B.James) BACKGROUND In March of 2022, The City entered into a License Agreement for Joint Use of Poles with GVEC. GVEC recently informed the City, along with all entities that have overhead lines attached to its poles, that they are updating the agreement (the 2022 agreement allows either part to terminate the agreement with 30 days notice). The fee for attaching overhead lines to poles is increasing from $7.50 per pole per year to $17.81 per pole per year. The City currently has overhead lines attached to 89 poles. The new agreement also provides updated terms regarding obligations, payment provisions, indemnifications, etc. The agreement runs indefinitely unless 6 months notice of termination is provided by either party.    GOAL Ensure the City can continue to locate overhead lines on GVEC poles so as to continue to provide core services.  COMMUNITY BENEFIT Provide essential servcies to ensure a high quality of life and a safe community. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval of Resolution 24-R-14 authorirzing the City to enter into a new Pole Attachment Agreement with GVEC. FISCAL IMPACT Based on the current 89 poles and the new amount of $17.81 the annual cost would be $1,585.09. This is approximately $900 more than under the current agreement. That being said, after speaking with GVEC the intent is to not actually charge the City as has been their past practice.  RECOMMENDATION Approval of Resolution 24-R-14. Attachments Resolution 24-R-14 with attachment  Agenda No. 12.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Executive Team Subject:Resolution 24-R-13 - Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Cibolo and the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority regarding the Southern Plant Wastewater Services and Funding Agreement. (S.Williams/B.James) BACKGROUND The City of Schertz entered into the Southern Plant Wastewater Services and Funding Agreement with the City of Cibolo and Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority ("CCMA") on August 26th, 2014 ("Effective Date") pursuant to Resolution 14-R-71. Among the provisions of this agreement is a written notice requirement for the City of Cibolo on or before the 9th anniversary of the Effective Date. This notice provided for in section 4(g) of the agreement is a commitment by Cibolo that they meet the provisions of this section and will begin the debt service contributions on the 10th anniversary of the Effective Date. If Cibolo provides notice they have rights to 50% of the sewer capacity in the southern treatment plant. Cibolo previously requested an amendment to extend the notification date for 90 days and Council approved this pursuant to Resolution 23-R-71 on August 1st, 2023. The City of Cibolo requested an additional extension through February 29, 2024 which City Council approved on November 14, 2023 via Resolution 23-R-122. The City of Cibolo provided written notice that they plan to begin debt service contributions and utilizing capacity in the Southern Sewer Plant. The Cibolo City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide official notice and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Schertz and the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority (CCMA) to meet the requirements of the Southern Plant Wastewater Services and Funding Agreement to begin utilizing capacity and paying debt service.  GOAL To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Cibolo and CCMA to acknowledge that the City of Cibolo is going to utilize capacity and begin paying debt service for the Southern Plant.  COMMUNITY BENEFIT Continues a partnership with the City of Cibolo and CCMA to provide sewer services the Schertz community. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval of Resolution 24-R-13 acknowledging that the City of Cibolo has provided notice per the Southern Plant Wastewater Services and Funding Agreement Section 4 (g) of their intent to utilize the plan and make financial contributions and having obtained all necessary permits, licenses, certificates of convenience and necessity, and approvals to provide wastewater services to a service area large enough to require the wastewater system capacity of the Southern Plant made available to the City of Cibolo by Schertz.  FISCAL IMPACT The impact of Cibolo opting into the Southern Plan is they will pay half of the dept service for the next 10 years and the full debt service for the final 10 years (the City of Schertz has paid the full debt service for the first 10 years and will pay the other half of the dept service for the next 10 years). Their doing so entitles them to half the capacity in the plant. Given the growth in the southern part of Schertz in the City's CCN and as a result of the settlement agreement with GVSUD, the plant will need to be expanded in the near future to provide additional capacity for Schertz. RECOMMENDATION Approval of Resolution 24-R-13. Attachments Resolution 24-R-13 with attachment  Agenda No. 13.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Planning & Community Development Subject: Resolution 24-R-12 - Authorizing the City Manager to submit an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application, and accept grant funds from the awarding agency to improve the energy efficiency for low to moderate-income single-family residents. (B.James/L.Wood/R.Vera/L.Locken) BACKGROUND Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants offer a flexible funding opportunity through the Department of Energy (DOE).  The grant offers local and tribal governments funding to invest in a variety of clean energy and energy efficiency projects.  Staff from Neighborhood Services has conducted research, including meeting with technical advisors at the DOE, to assist in identifying the most effective path to use to proceed in the administration of this proposed grant program. This program would be focused on assisting low to moderate income property owners. If authorized, the Neighborhood Services Division would administer the grant program along with the DOE. Priorities and Considerations:   Schertz potential allocation is $76,400 in funds.  The DOE is recommending the voucher option to administer the program.  Vouchers are pre-approved and 100% reimbursable from the Department of Energy.  Applicants requesting assistance from the program must be within the income level guidelines.  Projects must include energy efficient appliances and building improvements. The deadline to submit an application for approval of the grant funding is April 1, 2024. GOAL Facilitate free appliance upgrades and weatherization improvements for low-moderate income households in the City of Schertz by the end of fiscal 2026. COMMUNITY BENEFIT Save money and energy, as well as reduce the overall demand for energy in the community. The campaign will address the energy efficiency for home needs in certain neighborhoods. Applicants must be owner-occupied, low-moderate income household to participate in the program.  SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application.  FISCAL IMPACT The grant provides 100% reimbursement from the Department of Energy.  Using the recommended voucher system requires the City of Schertz to submit for reimbursement on all approved projects and has zero fiscal impact.  RECOMMENDATION Approval of Resolution 24-R-12. Attachments Attachments Resolution 24-R-12  Guidelines  CC Presentation  RESOLUTION NO. 24-R-12 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT TO FUND AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ELECTRIFICATION CAMPAIGN. WHEREAS, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block grant allows eligible entities to file grants to fund projects that facilitate energy efficient appliance upgrades paired alongside weatherization for low to moderate income single-family residents; and WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the “City”) has recommended that the City Council authorize the filing of a grant application with Department of Energy, relating to energy efficient appliance upgrades; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the interest of the City to apply to the Department of Energy for a grant to fund the Energy Efficiency and Electrification Campaign. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute and deliver a grant application with DOE for the campaign described, provided acceptance of the grant and that said grant provides for 100% reimbursement from the Department of Energy, with zero fiscal impact to the City. Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council. Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this ______ day of _____________, 2024. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS __________________________ Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) PROGRAM Key Activities Summary Blueprint 2C: Building Efficiency & Electrification Campaign STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS This Key Activities Summary provides a concise overview of the Building Efficiency & Electrification Campaign. DOE plans to provide technical assistance support to all entities who select this Blueprint, which may include one-on-one attention from DOE or national lab experts, webinars, and peer learning opportunities. INTRODUCTION 3 2 1 5 4 What A building electrification campaign is a coordinated effort for community members to replace fossil-fuel based appliances like furnaces, water heaters, dryers and gas stoves with highly efficient electric appliances, namely heat pumps for heating and cooling, heat pump water heaters, heat pump dryers, and electric stoves. To maximize residents’ savings, installation of efficient and electric appliances should be done alongside weatherization upgrades such as building envelope improvements. This Blueprint puts a particular focus on reaching low-to-moderate income (LMI) residential households, but it could equally apply to any customer segment, such as small businesses. Justice and Equity Focusing on low-and-moderate income households, including those located in disadvantaged communities (DAC), will focus investments on families that are often left behind. Energy efficiency and electrification upgrades can improve indoor air quality and lower residents’ energy bills, making it easier for families to meet monthly expenses. Enabling local vendors through the contracting process can also bolster local economic development. INTRODUCTION 3 2 1 5 4 Why Fossil-fuel combustion attributed to residential and commercial buildings accounts for roughly 30% of total U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions | US EPA). Our reliance on fossil fuels makes buildings one of the largest sectors accelerating climate change.1 Fossil-fuel emissions to support buildings can also contribute to respiratory problems from smog and air pollution. Extreme weather events, sea level rise, climate pattern disruption, food supply disruption, increased wildfires and air pollution are just some of the effects of climate change caused by greenhouse gases. At the household level, installing more efficient and electric appliances and equipment can help lower energy bills and improve indoor air quality.2 A beneficial electrification campaign focused on LMI households or DACs can help ensure these groups are not left behind in the energy transition. 1 Source: Building Electrification 101 (DOE) 2 Issue Brief: Promising Examples of Integrated Energy Efficiency and Health Services for Low-Income Households (DOE) *Maximum rebated costs for Home Electrification Project Qualified Technologies: »ENERGY STAR electric heat pump water heater --up to $1,750 »ENERGY STAR electric heat pump for space heating & cooling --up to $8,000 »ENERGY STAR electric heat pump clothes dryer -- up to $840 »ENERGY STAR electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven --up to $840 »Electric load service center --up to $4,000 »Electric wiring --up to $2,500 »Insulation, air sealing, and ventilation --up to $1,600 Source: Home Energy Rebate Programs Frequently Asked Questions | Department of Energy INTRODUCTION 3 2 1 5 4 Why (cont.) Governments can plan ahead and organize an Electrification & Efficiency Campaign to capitalize on the forthcoming $4.3 billion Home Efficiency Rebates and the $4.5 billion Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates recently created through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These rebates will make electric appliances, such as heat pumps, more affordable for millions of Americans. For low- to-moderate (LMI) residents, the rebates may even cover the entire cost of the upgrade (see chart to the right for more details). Local, state and tribal governments can play a leading role in educating residents about the upcoming rebates and preparing the community to widely deploy the technology, especially to those who need it most. KEY ACTIVITIES 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 Key Activities Key Activities listed below outline important steps a state, local, or tribal government could take to begin an electrification campaign. EECBG Program awardees that utilize a blueprint will receive expedited application review from DOE. Applicants must execute at least one of the key activities listed under each selected blueprint but should avoid going beyond the recommended activities. Going beyond these key activities may trigger additional reviews of your EECBG Program project to ensure you’re meeting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), historic preservation, and/or other federal regulations. While each step is important, awardees should use this as a guide to determine their own priority activities based on their local context. Design the Electrification Campaign Design Incentives Find a Campaign Partner Develop a Communications Plan and Materials Program Outreach Key Resource Clean Energy for Low Income Communities (DOE) provides a community assessment and barriers analysis tool. Key Resource Better Buildings Residential Program Guide (DOE) contains a repository for lessons learned, resources, and knowledge from program administrators and industry experts across the country. Key Resource Contractor Engagement (DOE) this handbook provides an overview of the contractor engagement and workforce development for energy programs. Key Resource Residential Retrofit Program Design Guide (DOE) focuses on key elements of designing and maintaining a successful residential retrofit program. Key Resource Energy Justice Mapping Tool (DOE) this tool allows users to explore and produce reports on census tracts that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has categorized as disadvantaged communities (DAC). 1 KEY ACTIVITIES 3 2 5 4 Design the Electrification Campaign Successful energy programs address the specific needs, opportunities, and challenges of their local markets. To make sure that your Electrification Campaign is tailored to your local market, the program design should be based on: 1. A market assessment, which identifies needs and opportunities in the market. Design your program to seize these opportunities and overcome customers’ barriers to adopting energy efficiency and electrification measures you’ve identified. 2. Campaign goals which define near and medium-term success. 3. Stakeholder engagement with members of target community and partner organizations that will help you deliver the program. Connect too with local contractors and utilities. Step 1. Assessing the market will help to determine the right approach for your community. The following data analysis tools will help answer some foundational questions. »The Low-Income Energy Affordability Data (LEAD) Tool (DOE) provides an easy snapshot of the average energy burdens faced by people in each state, county, city, and census tract. The tool allows users to create maps with housing and energy characteristics by income level. Investigate data for households in your area ≤ 80% area median income (AMI) to align with the HOME Rebates requirements. Are there housing types that face higher energy burdens than others? Which neighborhoods are struggling the most? »The National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) State and Local Planning for Energy (SLOPE) Tool allows users to see the impact electrification can have on the county or state through 2050. Its Scenario Planner illustrates estimated impacts on CO2 emissions by sector when comparing reference, medium, and high electrification scenarios. »The ResStock tool and factsheets (NREL) and factsheets describe the types of energy technology upgrades that are most cost effective for residential buildings in each state. Users can see the estimated annual savings per household of upgrading various options including HVAC equipment, lighting, insulation, and water heating. For instance, in Texas, replacing an electric furnace with a high-efficiency heat pump can save the average household $670 per year, with state-wide potential to save $957 million annually. If you need extra support on this step, ask NREL for technical assistance by emailing them at EECS_TA@nrel.gov. Step 2. Defining program goals will help to 1) form the basis of your program’s design, 2) guide decisions as you refine your program over time, and 3) help communicate what you are seeking to accomplish. Some campaigns may have goals that focus on specific building types, such as multi-family affordable housing, or specific neighborhoods such as disadvantaged communities. Campaigns may also target buildings with specific heating fuels, such as propane or fuel oil, where electrification may offer the biggest opportunities for reducing costs and emissions. Campaigns could narrow in on one technology solution, e.g. HVAC upgrades only, or could have a “whole home” approach. Whatever the approach, the campaign goals should be specific, measurable, and include targets and timelines. Example: Campaign Goals: »Electrify 10,000 low-income households in my city by 2026, saving participants at least 30% on their energy bills. »Update 1,000 HVACs in multi-family affordable housing buildings in my county by Dec. 2025. »Facilitate free appliance upgrades for 20% of households ≤80% area median income by 2024. Step 3. Stakeholder Engagement. Seek input on your program design before moving forward with implementation, identify and develop relationships with partners who can help you reach your target audience and whose experience and expertise can help you succeed. These partners are utilities, contractors and trade groups, community-based organizations, or people who participate in the delivery of program products and services. Additionally, a market assessment that identifies needs and opportunities in the market will help your program seize opportunities and overcome customers’ barriers to adopting energy efficiency and electrification measures you’ve identified. Key Resource ENERGY STAR® Distributor-Focused programs (EPA) provides insights into how to maximize participation and leverage limited funds in residential HVAC and water heating programs with distributor-focused incentives. 2 KEY ACTIVITIES 3 1 5 4 Design Incentives Financial incentives make it easier for consumers to electrify their appliances. The HOMES Rebates are the key incentives for households. Local governments, Tribes, and states can also consider providing supplemental incentives to their local installers or contractors. »Financing: The most common form of assistance provided to contractors in acquiring equipment is financing, a simple lease/purchase agreement that is not tied to production. »Cash Incentives: Other common forms of assistance include cash incentives towards the contractor’s purchase of necessary equipment. Incentives could be tied to a specific number of successful job completions, to purchasing energy efficient products, or other requirements. EECBG Program awardees could also help make connections to financing resource or could explore developing a revolving loan fund (See Blueprint 5: Unlocking Sustainable Financing Solutions for Energy Projects and Programs with Revolving Loan Funds). Key Resource ENERGY STAR Energy Efficient Products (EPA) allows you to find all the information you need to choose ENERGY STAR certified products, including rebates, and retailers near you. Key Resource Buy American (DOE) The Buy American provisions of the Recovery Act Purchasing efficient products reduces energy costs without compromising quality. Taking steps to specify ENERGY STAR products in your program’s purchasing policies and contracts can ensure products perform. The following clause can be added in a contract: “The vendor must provide products that earn the ENERGY STAR and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. The vendor is encouraged to visit energystar. gov for complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products.” NOTE: It is important to understand the Buy American requirements and provisions related to procurement using Federal government funding. 3 KEY ACTIVITIES 2 1 5 4 Find a Campaign Partner For an electrification campaign, the EECBG Program participant may choose to run the campaign or to partner with a third party to execute the campaign. Funding a third party may require going through a formal procurement process. If your procurement will be done via Request for Proposals (RFP), it is essential to plan for sufficient time for each task in the RFP process. For instance, making sure that your RFP is well written and clearly articulates the job(s) you expect bidders to perform will save a significant amount of time and energy in later stages of reviewing proposals, selecting winners, and negotiating contracts. It also may help you secure a better price, as responses to ambiguous RFPs may have higher bid prices to accommodate the unclear work expectations. It may take at least several months to complete an RFP process. Consult your procurement office about the average turn-around time on RFPs and steps of the contracting process. Consider utilizing any available RFP templates and be aware that there may be standard language that you will be required to include. Key Resource National Association of State Energy Offices NASEO provides sample policy, program documents, and an RFP library. 4 KEY ACTIVITIES 3 2 1 5 Key Resource Planning a communication strategy (ENERGY STAR) this six-page worksheet will take you through the process of developing a strategic communications plan. Develop a Communications Plan and Materials Communicating the importance of upgrading home appliances and the low cost of doing due to the federal rebates is the crux of an Electrification Campaign. Good communication raises awareness of the campaign and is crucial for building community support and garnering participation. »Build a communications plan. Begin by outlining a communication plan, considering your goals and objectives. Who is target audience? Single-family homeowners in a certain neighborhood? Multi-family building managers? Contractors who will find the customers and pitch the ideas? Think about various ways to reach your audience such as through community events, social media, mail, phone, or canvassing. Consider the messenger. Who will be a welcomed voice in the community you’re trying to reach? How can those leaders or influencers become engaged in the campaign? Finally, consider and determine how to allocate your communications budget. Billboards, advertisements on buses, radio spots, and social media ads all have different costs and reach different audiences. »Tailor your messages to your target audience. List the key messages you need to communicate and tailor them to your target audience. Tailoring your message includes both the words you use to communicate as well as how you develop your outreach materials and select your outreach medium. For example, fact sheets, webpages, pop-up events, and social media platforms offer different advantages, communication styles, and audience reach. If you’re not sure how to best communicate to a specific audience, work with your communication staff. »Website development. To support your outreach and establish a centralized place for information, create a website that explains the importance of electrification and describe any available incentives or support activities. The website could potentially provide a place for residents to sign up for a newsletter and/or request to be contacted by the campaign’s contractors. Alternatively, if the campaign is being led by a third party partner, this website could be set up and maintained by them. 5 KEY ACTIVITIES 3 2 1 4 Program Outreach To communicate effectively, determine the best way to deliver your message. Ask your HR and communications departments what they find to be the most effective methods for communicating to different audiences. With external communications, your organization may also have specific requirements and procedures that you must follow. Determine how often you will need to communicate, what resources are needed, and who will be responsible. Lastly, consider how you will measure the impact of your communication efforts. Learn More Department of Energy | EECBG Program Key Resource Marketing and Outreach (DOE) provides step-by-step guidance, tips, and resources for residential marketing and outreach plans. EECBG ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES Rebecca Vera, Neighborhood Service Manager Lisa Locken, Neighborhood Services Specialist 1 What isEECBG? 2 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) A flexible funding opportunity through the Department of Energy (DOE) that offers local governments funding to invest in a variety of clean energy and energy efficiency projects. Schertz potential allocation: $76,400 BUILDING EFFICIENCY AND ELECTRIFICATION Program Proposal 3 •DOE template "Building Efficiency and Electrification Program" •Develop program for eligible residents focusing on less energy consumption. •Facilitate installation of approved efficient electric appliances or highly rated insulation. BUILDING EFFICIENCY AND ELECTRIFICATION 2 -year Program Goal 4 •Focus on assisting low-moderate income residents •Coordinate weatherization upgrades •Replace outdated inefficient appliances •Reduce energy consumption, lower energy bills and improve comfort and safety of homes •Program completion: September, 2026 5 POTENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENT UPGRADES Proposed Program 6 Resident submits completed application including all required supplemental documentation. Staff reviews, performs preliminary inspection and submits application to EECBG Voucher Administrator for approval. Approved work is completed by pre-approved contractor and is inspected by staff. Contractor paid from Reimbursable Advance Account. Paid invoices submitted to EECBG Voucher Administrator portal. Payments will be returned to Reimbursable Advance Account. VOUCHER Streamlined applications electronic filing 100% reimbursable Work is preapproved DOE determines scope of each project EECBG VOUCHER 7 Key Steps 8 REGISTER FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT -3 -week process time before application can be submitted. REGISTER FOR FED CONNECT – allows the organization to acknowledge award PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PRE -AWARD SHEET APPLY ON DOE/EECBG PORTAL SUBMIT REQUIRED FORMS BEFORE APRIL 30, 2024 9 Key Facts Proposed program would span 2 fiscal years. The grant amount of $76,400 provides for 100% of the funds that are reimbursable by the DOE. The voucher system requires the City of Schertz to submit for reimbursement on approved projects and has zero fiscal impact. All approved expenses will be submitted to the EECBG Voucher Administrator for full reimbursement. 10 NOT MANY HAVE APPLIED FOR FUNDING... SCHERTZ IS ON THE MAP! COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 11 Mytown@schertz.com CONTACT US E -mail Address Phone Number 210-619-1650 Neighborhood Services 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 1, Schertz, TX 78154 12 Agenda No. 14.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Planning & Community Development Subject: Ordinance 24-S-01 - Approving amendments to Part III of the Schertz Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC) to Article 5 - Zoning Districts, Article 9 - Site Design Standards, and Article 14 - Transportation. Final Reading (B.James/L.Wood/S.Haas) BACKGROUND Main Street has a grant program along with exemptions from certain development and impact fees from the city. Despite these incentives, development activity along the corridor has been relatively slow. Within the Main Street corridor there are two Main Street-specific zoning districts, Main Street Mixed Use (MSMU) and Main Street Mixed Use - New Development (MSMU-ND). The Main Street Committee has expressed interest in adjusting some of the requirements and regulations in the Unified Development Code in order to provide both Main Street Zoning Districts with greater flexibility. The purpose of Ordinance 24-S-01 is to provide the greater flexibility desired.  Ordinance 24-S-01 will also provide further revisions to Article 5 in order to clean-up unused sections in the UDC. These sections pertain to certain zoning districts that are not used in Schertz. These districts were based off of components in the 2013 Schertz Sector Plan and no applicant has elected to use them since. The Comprehensive Plan update is currently underway and once it is adopted, these zoning districts will no longer be applicable. These proposed amendments will help eliminate clutter and confusion in the UDC. Proposed Amendments:  Article 5 - Zoning Districts Sec. 21.5.2 - Zoning Districts Established Adding MSMU-ND to established zoning districts, while eliminating unused districts. Sec. 21.5.5 - Statement of Purpose and Intent for Residential Updating the description of the Main Street Districts to match the proposed new permitted uses (see below) Sec. 21.5.6 - Statement of Purpose and Intent for Nonresidential Removing the Golf Course District as this zoning district is not used in the city, and it is not defined in the UDC. Sec. 21.5.7 - Dimensional and Developmental Standards Modifying parking minimums for Main Street districts (only 2 per lot now in MSMU and proposing the same for MSMU-ND), reduction of rear setbacks for MSMU, allowing the City Engineer flexibility to reduce side yard setbacks to no less than 10' on corner lots when evaluating sight distance issues. There will also be some UDC clean-up as the parking note in the table (note b) does not currently match Section 21.10.4. Sec. 21.5.8 - Permitted Use Table Permitting the following uses in the Main Street Districts:  Tattoo Parlor/Studio (with limited use) Multi-Family/Apartment Dwelling One-Family Dwelling Attached Private Club Theater, Indoor Two-Family Dwelling Automobile Parking Structure/Garage Microbrewery/Brewpub (adding the definition below in Article 16 with upcoming separate amendment) "Microbrewery/Brewpub: A facility for the production and packaging of malt beverages for distribution, retail, or wholesale, on or off premise. The development may include other uses such as a standard restaurant, bar or live entertainment as otherwise permitted in the zoning district."  Pet Store (already permitted in MSMU-ND, proposing MSMU to match) Municipal Uses Operated by the City of Schertz Dance Hall/Night Club Sec. 21.5.12 - Agricultural Conservation Planned Development District (ACPDD) Removing this zoning district as it is not used in the city, and staff believes that it is highly unlikely applicants will select this specific PDD. This district was based off of components in the 2013 Schertz Sector Plan and will no longer be applicable with the Comprehensive Plan Update. Sec. 21.5.14 - Mixed Use Planned Development District (MUPDD) Removing this zoning district as it is not used in the city, and staff believes that it is highly unlikely applicants will select this specific PDD. This district was based off of components in the 2013 Schertz Sector Plan and will no longer be applicable with the Comprehensive Plan Update. Sec. 21.5.15 - Design Overlay District (DO) Removing these overlay districts as they have never been implemented, nor does staff believe they will be implemented. Also, certain items in this section are no longer in conformance with state law. Article 9 - Site Design Standards Sec. 21.9.7 - Landscaping MSMU and MSMU-ND will be exempt from a 20-foot landscape buffer adjacent to the public right of way, interior parking lot requirements, landscape buffers with an 8-foot masonry fence, and the landscape buffer between residential and nonresidential has been reduced from 20-feet to 5-feet. Article 14 - Transportation Sec. 21.14.3 - Additional Design Requirements Exempting both Main Street zoning districts (MSMU and MSMU-ND) from some additional setbacks as well as screening and buffering requirements in this section. GOAL To amend the UDC to review and update the development regulations due to changing conditions and community goals in order to establish and maintain sound, stable and desirable development. COMMUNITY BENEFIT It is the City's desire to promote safe, orderly, efficient development and ensure compliance with the City's vision of future growth. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Many parcels along Main Street are small or unusual in layout; this may be due to the fact that the areas around Main Street are some of the oldest in Schertz. This is an important factor as properties have had ample time to be bought, sold, and/or subdivided even prior to Schertz incorporating as a municipality. Development patterns and building codes have also changed in that time, necessitating different property requirements than from those in the early 20th century. Geographic constraints are present as well, such as the prevalence of flood zones and the Union Pacific Railroad that essentially abuts the entire southern portion of Main Street. The requirements in the UDC are there to promote the health and welfare of the city as a whole; however, certain regulations make more sense for newer developments, such as buffering commercial and residential activity, or greater building setbacks. Much of the history and identity of Schertz stems from Main Street, which makes this corridor unique. The distinctive quality of Main Street would be better served if the Unified Development Code (UDC) reflected this. The proposed amendments will help to make Main Street a cohesive district. These amendments will provide more opportunities for the corridor as well as more seamless transitions between commercial and residential uses, establishing a truly mixed use area. This will generate the potential for Main Street to recapture its historical form and function to create a destination for the citizens of Schertz and the surrounding communities.  Finally, these amendments will clean-up unused items from the UDC, allowing for easier understanding and use. For these reasons, staff is recommending approval of Ordinance 24-S-01  The Planning and Zoning Commission met on January 10, 2024 and made a recommendation of approval with a 6-0 vote. The Schertz City Council met on February 6, 2024 and voted to approve Ordinance 24-S-01 with a 6-0 vote. RECOMMENDATION Approval of Ordinance 24-S-01  Attachments Ordinance 24-S-01 with Exhibits  UDC Main Street Amendments (redlines)  UDC Main Street Amendments (clean)  City Council Presentation Slides  ORDINANCE NO. 24-S-01 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS TO AMEND PART III, SCHERTZ CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) ARTICLE 5 - ZONING DISTRICTS, ARTICLE 9 - SITE DESIGN STANDARDS, AND ARTICLE 14 - TRANSPORTATION. WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 10-S-06, the City of Schertz (the “City”) adopted and 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 revision and updates to, and reorganization of, the Current UDC; WHEREAS, on January 10, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted public hearings and, thereafter recommended approval; and WHEREAS, on February 6, 2024, the City Council conducted a public hearing and after considering the Criteria and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, determined that the proposed amendments are appropriate and in the interest of the public safety, health, and welfare. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS: THAT: Section 1. The current UDC is hereby amended as set forth on Exhibit A hereto. Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the Council. Section 3. All ordinances and codes, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This Ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. 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 6. 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 of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Ordinance, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code. Section 7. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of final adoption hereof and any publication required by law. PASSED ON FIRST READING, the ____ day of ________ 2024. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED ON SECOND READING, the ____ day of ________, 2024. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS _____________________________ Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary (city seal) Exhibit “A” Proposed Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendments Article 5 – Zoning Districts, Article 9 – Site Design Standards, and Article 14 – Transportation. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.5.2. Zoning Districts Established. The City is hereby geographically divided into zoning districts and the boundaries of those districts herein are delineated upon the Official Zoning Map of the City. The use and dimensional regulations as set out in this Article are uniform in each district. Zoning districts are established in compliance with adopted Comprehensive Land Plan and Master Thoroughfare Plan. The districts established shall be known as follows: Table 21.5.2 Symbol Zoning District Name PRE Predevelopment District R-1 Single-Family Residential District R-2 Single-Family Residential District R-3 Two-Family Residential District R-4 Apartment/Multi-Family Residential District R-6 Single-Family Residential District R-7 Single-Family Residential District R-A Single-Family Residential/Agricultural District GH Garden Home Residential District TH Townhome District MHS Manufactured Home Subdivision District MHP Manufactured Home Park District OP Office and Professional District NS Neighborhood Services District GB General Business District GB-2 General Business District-2 M-1 Manufacturing District (Light) M-2 Manufacturing District (Heavy) PUB Public Use District PDD Planned Development District AD Agricultural District EN Estate Neighborhood PDD MSMU Main Street Mixed-Use District MSMU-ND Main Street Mixed-Use New Development District (Ord. No. 13-S-22 , § 1, 7-16-2013; Ord. No. 14-S-47 , § 1, 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 23-S-07 , § 1(Exh. A), 3-14-2023) Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 3 Sec. 21.5.5. Statement of Purpose and Intent for Residential Districts. A.Predevelopment District (PRE). Intended for use for undeveloped land in the City or as a temporary designation for existing uses for newly annexed property. This zoning is also suitable for areas where development is premature due to lack of utilities, capacity or service and for areas that are unsuitable for development because of physical constraints or potential health or safety hazards. No improvements, construction or structures may be undertaken without obtaining a building permit and no occupancy of such improvements and structures without obtaining a certificate of occupancy. B.Single-Family Residential District (R-1). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings on a minimum lot size of 9,600 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. C.Single-Family Residential District (R-2). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings with a minimum lot size of 8,400 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. D.Two-Family Residential District (R-3). Comprised of two (2) single-family attached residential dwellings with a minimum lot size of 9,000 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. E.Apartment/Multi-Family Residential District (R-4). Intended for apartment and multi-family developments including, but not limited to apartment buildings, duplex, garden apartments, condominium units, assisted living centers, nursing homes and other similar uses. Due to the infrastructure requirements for such districts, the City may require the applicant seeking such zoning classification to establish (i) the adequacy of available access and utility facilities, (ii) sufficiency of drainage, and (iii) provision of sufficient open space. The minimum lot size in such district is 10,000 square feet for three (3) units and 1,800 square feet for each additional dwelling unit. The maximum density shall be twenty-four (24) units per acre. Apartment/Multi- Family Residential Districts should not be located in areas where they would increase traffic through single- family neighborhoods and should be located adjacent to arterial streets with sufficient capacity to carry the increased traffic generated. Multi-family developments are suitable buffers between single-family districts and commercial uses. Multi-family districts should be buffered from non-residential land uses and from pollution sources and environmental hazards. Twenty percent (20%) of the total platted area shall be provided as common, usable open space. F.Single-Family Residential District (R-6). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings that are on a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. This district is intended to be developed using the more contemporary building styles and allowing those dwellings to be constructed on relatively small lots. The maximum size tract that can be zoned R-6 is 30 acres. G.Single-Family Residential District (R-7). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings on a minimum lot size of 6,600 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. This district is intended to be developed using the more contemporary building styles and allowing those dwellings to be constructed on relatively small lots. The maximum size tract that can be zoned R-7 is 40 acres. H.Single-Family Residential/Agricultural District (RA). Intended to provide for areas in which agricultural land may be held in such use for as long as is practical and reasonable. Residences in this District are intended to be on a minimum lot size of 21,780 square feet (one-half acre). This District is suitable for areas where development is premature due to lack of utilities, capacity or service, and for areas that are unsuitable for development because of physical restraints or potential health or safety hazards. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 3 I.Garden Homes Residential District (GH). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings on a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. This District allows the main structure to be constructed coincident with one (1) of the side property lines, and requires only one (1) side yard setback in order to maximize lot usage and yet maintain a neighborhood character consistent with conventional single-family detached homes. No area shall be designated GH that contains less than five (5) adjoining lots on a street. Zero lot line homes shall have no windows on the side of the house, which abuts the property line. Entire frontage of one (1) side of the street in the block must be included in the GH designation. Exception may be made where an alley breaks the block on that side of the street. Homes will be uniformly located on the same side of the lot within a street block. J.Townhome District (TH). Comprised of an attached residential dwelling unit in structures built to accommodate three (3) to six (6) units per structure. Density shall not exceed twelve (12) units per gross acre. Townhome units shall be constructed on a single lot, or on adjacent individual lots. Individual ownership of the townhome units is encouraged. Minimum lot area shall not be less than 2,500 square feet per dwelling unit. Ten percent (10%) of the total platted area shall be provided as common, usable open space. This District should not be located in areas where it would increase traffic through single-family neighborhoods and should be adjacent to arterial streets with sufficient capacity to carry the increased traffic generated. K.Manufactured Home Subdivision District (MHS). Intended to recognize that certain areas of the City are suitable for a mixture of single-family dwelling units and HUD-Code manufactured homes, to provide adequate space and site diversification for residential purposes designed to accommodate the peculiarities and design criteria of manufactured homes, along with single-family residences, to promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development, to promote stability of development, to protect the character of the district, to conserve the value of land and buildings, and to protect the City's tax base. This District provides for the creation and/or subdivision of any lot, tract or parcel of land used for the placement of manufactured homes. This District is not intended to prohibit or unduly restrict any type of housing but to ensure compatibility in housing types between manufactured home subdivisions and surrounding single family residential subdivisions and recognizing their inherent differences. L.Manufactured Home Park District (MHP). Intended to provide adequate space and site diversification for residential purposes designed to accommodate the peculiarities and design criteria of manufactured homes, to promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development, to promote stability of development, to protect the character of the district, to conserve the value of land and buildings, and to protect the City's tax base. This District provides for the creation of tracts of land used for the placement of multiple manufactured homes on a single lot, tract or parcel of land and utilized for rent or lease. This District is not intended to prohibit or unduly restrict any type of housing but to ensure compatibility between manufactured home parks and surrounding properties and recognizing the inherent differences in housing types between manufactured home parks and other residential districts. M.Agricultural District (AD). Intended to provide as a base zoning district in areas designated as agricultural conservation on the North and South Schertz Framework Plans. Residences in this District are intended to be on a minimum lot size of 217,800 square feet (five acres). Clustering of up to two homes may be allowed on the same lot subject to setback requirements. This District is suitable for areas where development is premature due to lack of utilities, capacity or service, and for areas that are unsuitable for development because of physical restraints or potential health or safety hazards. 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 single-family and multi-family residential uses, and low intensity commercial uses. Reduced setbacks and parking requirements are provided as part of this district due to physical restraints. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 3 of 3 O.Main Street Mixed-Use New Development District (MSMU-ND). Intended to provide a base zoning district in the area along Main Street, specifically for new development of existing properties. This district is intended to mirror The Main Street Mixed-Use District (MSMU), allowing for single-family and multi-family residential uses, and low intensity commercial uses. Reduced setbacks, parking requirements, along with reduced landscape buffers are provided as part of this district due to physical restraints of the existing properties. (Ord. No. 13-S-22, § 2, 7-16-2013 ; Ord. No. 14-S-47 , § 2, 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6-2021; Ord. No. 23-S-07 , § 1(Exh. A), 3-14-2023) Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.5.6. Statement of Purpose and Intent for Nonresidential Districts. A.Office and Professional District (OP). Intended to provide suitable areas for the development of office structures as well as office park developments on appropriately designed and attractively landscaped sites. It is also intended to provide ancillary retail service (restaurants, coffee shops, newsstands, etc.) for such office developments. Due to the intensity of these developments, this District should be generally located along major transportation corridors, and be properly buffered from less intensive residential uses. B.Neighborhood Services District (NS). Intended to provide suitable areas for the development of certain limited service and retail uses in proximity to residential neighborhoods in order to more conveniently accommodate the basic everyday retail and service needs of nearby residents. Such uses occur most often on the periphery of established neighborhoods at the intersection of collectors and minor arterials, and are generally on sites of approximately one (1) to three (3) acres in size. These developments are to have generous landscaping and contain non-residential uses, which do not attract long distance traffic trips. This District should be properly buffered from residential uses and protected from pollution and/or environmental hazards. C.General Business District (GB). Intended to provide suitable areas for the development of non-residential uses which offer a wide variety of retail and service establishments that are generally oriented toward serving the overall needs of the entire community. These businesses are usually located on appropriately designed and attractively landscaped sites and along principal transportation corridors. D.General Business District-2 (GB-2). Intended to provide suitable areas for the development of non-residential and light industrial uses that offer a wide variety of retail and service establishments that are generally oriented toward serving the overall needs of the entire community. These businesses are usually located on appropriately designed and attractively landscaped sites and along principal transportation corridors. These facilities should not emit dust, odor, smoke, gas or fumes, or any other hazardous elements, which are detectable beyond the boundary of the property. Due to the traffic generated by such uses, these districts should be located on arterial streets. In reviewing the proposed development, other infrastructure considerations such as water, electric, sewer, gas and fire line pressure should be taken into account. Where several lots are to be jointly developed as a light manufacturing area, restrictive covenants and development restrictions encouraging high-level design and maintenance are encouraged. E.Manufacturing District-Light (M-1). Intended to provide a suitable area for the development of light industrial, assembly and manufacturing, warehouse and distribution facilities. These facilities should not emit dust, odor, smoke, gas or fumes, or any other hazardous elements, which are detectable beyond the boundary of the property. Due to the traffic generated by such uses, these districts should be located on arterial streets. In reviewing the proposed development, other infrastructure considerations such as water, electric, sewer, gas and fire line pressure should be taken into account. Where several lots are to be jointly developed as a light manufacturing area, restrictive covenants and development restrictions encouraging high-level design and maintenance are encouraged. F.Manufacturing District—Heavy (M-2). Intended to provide a suitable park-like area for the development of intensive industrial/manufacturing activities, which tend to emit certain offensive features such as odor, noise, dust, smoke and/or vibrations, but under controlled conditions. Specific Use Permit will be required by all activities locating in this area. Uses shall also recognize the need for increased water pressure and capacity in order to provide adequate fire protection. G.Public Use District (PUB). Intended to identify and provide a zoning classification for land that is owned or may be owned by the City, County, State, or Federal Government or the School District; land that has been dedicated to the City for public use such as parks and recreation, and land designated and dedicated to the City as a greenbelt. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 6 Sec. 21.5.7. Dimensional and Developmental Standards. A.General. All projects or developments shall comply with all of the applicable dimensional and development standards of this Article. Additional requirements may also apply as required in other sections of this UDC. All area requirements and lot sizes shall be calculated based on gross acres. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 6 Table 21.5.7.A DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Minimum Lot Size And Dimensions Minimum Yard Setback (Ft) Miscellaneous Lot Requirements Code Zoning District Area Sq. Ft. Width Ft. Depth Ft. Front Ft. Side Ft. Rear Ft. Minimum Off- Street Parking Spaces Max Height Ft. Max Imperv Cover Key R-1 Single-Family Residential District-1 9,600 80 120 25 10 20 2 35 50% h,j,k,l, m,o R-2 Single-Family Residential District-2 8,400 70 120 25 10 20 2 35 50% h,j,k,l, m,o R-3 Two-Family Residential District 9,000 75 120 25 10 20 2 35 60% h,j,k,l, m,o R-4 Apartment/Multi-Family Residential District 10,000 100 100 25 10 20 2 35 75% a,b,j,k, l,m R-6 Single-Family Residential District-6 7,200 60 120 25 10 20 2 35 50% h,k,l, m,n,o R-7 Single-Family Residential District-7 6,600 60 110 25 10 20 2 35 50% h,k,l, m,n,o R-A Single-Family- Residential/Agriculture 21,780 - - 25 25 25 2 35 50% h,k,l, m,n GH Garden Home Residential District 5,000 50 100 10 10 10 2 35 75% c,d,e,f, g,k,l,m TH Townhome District 2,500 25 100 25 10 20 2 35 75% h,j,k,l, m MHS Manufactured Home Subdivision District 6,600 60 110 25 10 20 2 35 50% j,k,l, m,o MHP Manufactured Home Park District 43,560 - - 25 12.5 25 - 35 50% j,k,l,m AD Agricultural District 217,800 100 100 25 25 25 2 35 30% h,k,o MSMU Main Street Mixed Use 5,000 50 100 10 5 10 2 35 80% h,j,k,m, n,p MSMU-ND Main Street Mixed Use-New Development 5,000 50 100 10 5 10 2 35 80% j,k,m,p Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 3 of 6 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. 2 parking spaces per bedroom plus 5%. 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. For properties on Main Street, the City Engineer may authorize a reduction to no less than 10' if there are no sight distance issues. i. Minimum lot area for each unit. j. 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. l. 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. p.Not subject to the requirements in section 21.10.4 Table 21.5.7.B DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (d) Minimum Lot Size And Dimensions Minimum Yard Setback (Ft) Miscellaneous Lot Requirements Code Zoning District Area Sq. Ft. Width Ft. Depth Ft. Front Ft. Rear Adj Non- Res Zone Rear Adj. Res Zone Side Adj Non- Res Zone Side Adj Res Zone Max Ht. Ft. Max Imperv Cover Key OP Office/ Professional 6,000 60 100 25 0 25 0 25 35 70% a, b, c, d Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 4 of 6 NS Neighborhood Services 10,000 100 100 25a 0 25 0 25 35 80% a, b, c, d GB General Business 10,000 100 100 25 0 25 0 25 120 80% a, b, c, d GB-2 General Business-2 10,000 100 100 25 0 25 0 25 120 80% a, b, c, d M-1 Light Manufacturing 10,000 100 100 25 0 50c 0 25b 120 80% a, b, c, d M-2 Heavy Manufacturing 10,000 100 100 25 0 50c 0 25b 120 80% a, b, c, d PUB Public Use District 10,000 100 100 25 0 15 0 25 35 70% a, c, d Key: a. See Article 10 for parking requirements. b. Uses may require a Specific Use Permit. The City of Schertz will follow the guidelines outlined in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) study for Randolph Air Force Base. c. No variances may be permitted to exceed the maximum impervious cover limitations. d. Refer to Article 14, Sec. 21.14.3 for additional design requirements. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 5 of 6 B.Additional Dimensional and Development Standards. 1. All lots developed for residential purposes shall comply with the lot area, minimum setbacks and height requirements established in table 21.5.7A for the zoning district(s) in which the lot(s) is/are located. All lots developed for allowed non-residential purposes, within residential zoning districts, shall comply with lot, area and height requirements established in table 21.5.7A for the zoning district(s) in which the lot(s) is/are located. 2. All lots developed for non-residential purposes shall comply with lot, area, minimum setbacks, and maximum height requirements established for the zoning district(s) in which the lot(s) is located, as established in table 21.5.7B. 3. All lots shall have at least the minimum area, width and depth as indicated in the tables 21.5.7A and 21.5.7B in this section. 4. Platted subdivisions established by a duly approved plat filed prior to adoption of this UDC shall be exempt from meeting any new lot width, depth, and/or square footage requirements. 5. No lot existing at the time of passage of this UDC shall be reduced in size below the minimum area requirements set forth in tables 21.5.7A and 21.5.7B. 6. Minimum lot size requirements shall not apply to previously platted lots that are annexed into the City, but shall apply in the event of a vacation and replat of such property. All other requirements of this UDC shall nevertheless apply. 7. No portion of any building on a residential lot may be located on any lot closer to any lot line or to the street right-of-way line than is authorized in table 21.5.7A set forth in this section unless otherwise listed below: a. Where the frontage on one (1) side of a street is divided by two (2) or more zoning districts, the front yard setback shall comply with the requirements of most restrictive district for the entire frontage between the nearest intersecting streets. b. Where the building setback line has been established by plat and exceeds the requirements of this UDC, the more restrictive setback line shall apply. c. The front yard setback 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 may project into the required front yard, not to exceed two (2) feet. d.Side Yards: 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, cornices and other architectural features projecting not to exceed twelve (12) inches into the required side yard, and roof eaves projecting not to exceed twenty-four (24) inches into the required side yard. e.Rear Yards: Every part of a required rear yard shall be open and unobstructed, except for accessory buildings, uses and structures as permitted and the ordinary projections of window sills, belt courses, cornices and roof overhangs and other architectural features projecting not to exceed twenty-four (24) inches into the required rear yard. f. Where lots have double frontage, running from one street to another, a required front yard setback shall be provided on both streets. g.Mixed Use Building: In a building serving dwelling and other uses, in any district, the height and area regulations applicable to non-residential buildings shall apply. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 6 of 6 h. There shall not be more than one (1) residential dwelling on a platted lot of a duly recorded plat of a single-family residential use. (Ord. No. 13-S-22 , § 3, 7-16-2013; Ord. No. 14-S-47 , § 3, 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6-2021) Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 2 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. [Permitted Use Table Here] Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 2 C.New and Unlisted Uses. 1. It is recognized that new or unlisted types of land use may seek to locate in the City. In order to provide for such contingencies, a determination of any new or unlisted form of land use shall be made in accordance with this section. 2. For uses in which an applicant requests a Specific Use Permit, the City Manager or his/her designee shall follow the procedures for granting an SUP in accordance with section 21.5.11 of this UDC. 3. It is recognized that the permitted use chart may require amendment, from time to time, to allow for uses that were otherwise not permitted. In the event an amendment to the permitted use chart is required, the procedure for the amendment shall be the same as required for an amendment to the text of the UDC in accordance with section 21.4.7 of this UDC. D. Limited Uses. 1. Tattoo Parlors/Studios in the Main Street Mixed Use District and the Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District shall have the following limited uses: a. No tattoo studio shall be within 900 feet of another tattoo studio (property line to property line). (Ord. No. 13-S-22 , § 4, 7-16-2013; Ord. No. 14-S-47 , § 4, 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 20-S-29, § 1(Exh. A), 10-27-2020; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6-2021; Ord. No. 21-S-44 , § 1(Exh. A), 10-26-2021) Proposed UDC Amendment Article 5 – Permitted Use Table Proposed changes to Article 5 – Permitted Use Table to add uses to Main Street Zoning Districts Zoning District P=Permitted/ S= Specific Use Permit Permitted Uses Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Tattoo Parlor/Studio Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Multi-Family Apartment Dwelling Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P One-Family Dwelling Attached Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Private Club Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Theater, Indoor Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Two-Family Dwelling Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Automobile Parking Structure/Garage Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Microbrewery/Brewpub Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Dance Hall/Night Club Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Municipal Uses Operated by the City of Schertz Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Pet Store Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Tattoo Parlor/Studio Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Multi-Family Apartment Dwelling Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P One-Family Dwelling Attached Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Private Club Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Theater, Indoor Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Two-Family Dwelling Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Automobile Parking Structure/Garage Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Microbrewery/Brewpub Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Dance Hall/Night Club Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Municipal Uses Operated by the City of Schertz No other changes are proposed. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.5.12. - Reserved Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.5.14. - Reserved Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.5.15. - Reserved Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:30 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 3 Sec. 21.9.7. Landscaping. A.Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish landscaping requirements to enhance the community's ecological, environmental, and beautification efforts as well as its aesthetic qualities. It is the intent of this section to reduce the negative effects of glare, noise, erosion, and sedimentation caused by expanses of impervious and un-vegetated surfaces within the urban environment. It is the intent of this section to preserve and improve the natural and urban environment by recognizing that the use of landscaping elements can contribute to the processes of air purification, oxygen, regeneration, groundwater recharge, noise abatement, glare and heat, provision of habitats for wildlife, and enhance the overall beauty of the City. B.Enforcement. If at any time after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the approved landscaping is found to be in nonconformance with standards and criteria of this section, notice by the City may be issued to the owner, citing the violation and describing what action is required to comply with this section. The owner, tenant or agent shall have forty-five (45) days after the date of said notice to restore landscaping as required. The City may extend the time of compliance based on weather conditions. If the landscaping is not restored within the allotted time, such person shall be in violation of this UDC. C.Single Family and Duplex Residential Installation and Maintenance. 1. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy sod shall be in place in full front and rear yards, except for landscape beds and gardens. On property containing a minimum of one-half (½) acre or greater, sod in front and rear yards shall be planted adjacent to the slab for a distance of fifty feet (50') and for a distance of twenty feet (20') in side yards. 2. All landscaped areas shall be irrigated with an approved automatic underground irrigation system unless the landscaped area has been designed utilizing xeriscaping methods. All irrigation systems shall be designed and sealed in accordance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and shall be professionally installed. No irrigation shall be required for undisturbed natural areas or undisturbed existing trees. 3. Vegetation other than grasses or ground cover under six inches (6") in height is prohibited in any City right-of-way unless specifically authorized in writing by the City Manager or his/her designee. 4. Landscape planting shall not be erected or installed in such a manner as to interfere with traffic view or impose a safety hazard. 5. New landscaped areas shall be prepared so as to achieve a soil depth of at least two inches (2"). 6. Every single family residential lot shall provide a minimum of two (2) shade trees which are a minimum of two and one-half inches (2.5") caliper measured at four feet (4') above ground level at the time of planting. D.Nonresidential and Multi-Family. The provisions of this section apply to new construction except public water and wastewater facilities for which only subsections 14 and 16 below apply. Existing developments where all structures are not being demolished, do not have to comply with all of these requirements. Rather they cannot decrease compliance with an individual requirement to the point that they no longer comply with that individual requirement. Installation and Maintenance. 1. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any building or structure, all screening and landscaping shall be in place in accordance with the landscape plan approved as part of the Site Plan. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:30 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 3 2. In any case in which a Certificate of Occupancy is sought at a season of the year in which the City determines that it would be impractical to plant trees, shrubs or grass, or to lay turf, a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued for up to four (4) months. 3. All landscaped areas shall be irrigated with an approved automatic underground irrigation system unless the landscaped area has been designed utilizing xeriscaping methods. All irrigation systems shall be designed and sealed in accordance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and shall be professionally installed. No irrigation shall be required for undisturbed natural areas or undisturbed existing trees. 4. Vegetation other than approved grasses or ground cover under six inches (6") in height is prohibited in any City right-of-way unless specifically authorized in writing by the City Manager or his/her designee, after consultation with the Director of Public Works or his/her designee. 5. Trees planted shall be a minimum of two and one-half inches (2.5") caliper measured at four feet (4') above ground level at the time of planting. All trees planted to meet the minimum landscaping, requirements of this section shall be planted so as to provide for no impervious material within the drip line of the tree. For the purposes of determining the drip line to meet the requirements of this section, the drip line radius shall be measured as being ten (10) times the caliper of the tree. For example, a two and one-half inch (2.5") tree will have a twenty-five inch (25") radius or fifty inch (50") diameter. Tree wells or tree grates may be utilized to meet the requirements of this section. The City may, at its option, require certification by a registered arborist that adequate space has been provided for pervious cover beneath the drip line of a tree. 6. New landscaped areas shall be prepared so as to achieve a soil depth of at least two inches (2"). 7. The use of architectural planters in nonresidential districts may be permitted in fulfillment of landscape requirements subject to approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission at the time of Site Plan approval. 8. Landscape planting shall not be erected or installed in such a manner as to interfere with traffic view or impose a safety hazard. 9. A minimum twenty foot (20') wide landscape buffer shall be provided adjacent to any public right-of- way. Trees shall be planted at an average density of one (1) tree per twenty linear feet (20') of street frontage except for public schools. The landscape buffer shall require an irrigation system and shall be maintained by the property owner. The requirements of this section are not applicable to properties zoned Main Street Mixed Use (MSMU) or Main Street Mixed-Use - New Development (MSMU-ND). 10. A minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the total land area of any proposed multifamily or nonresidential development shall be landscaped and shall be comprised of trees, shrubs, sod or other ground cover. In the event of the construction of a phased development, the minimum twenty percent (20%) requirement shall apply to each phase as it is developed. 11. All commercial and multi-family properties shall provide shade trees at a ratio of nine (9) trees per acre. Industrial property shall provide shade trees at a ratio of six (6) trees per acre. Public schools shall provide shade trees at a ratio of at least four (4) trees per acre. Existing trees may be counted toward meeting the requirements of this section. 12. Interior Landscaping. A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the gross parking areas shall be devoted to living landscaping which includes grass, ground covers, plants, shrubs and trees. Gross parking area is to be measured from the edge of the parking and/or driveway and sidewalks. Interior landscaping requirements do not apply to public water and wastewater facilities if an eight feet (8') masonry fence is provide[d] at or near the property boundary. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:30 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 3 of 3 13. Interior areas of parking lots shall contain planting islands located so as to best relieve the expanse of paving. Planter islands must be located no further apart than every twenty (20) parking spaces and at the terminus of all rows of parking. Such islands shall be a minimum of 162 square feet or nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18') in size. Planter islands shall contain a combination of trees, shrubs, lawn, ground cover and other appropriate materials provided such landscaping does not cause visual interference within the parking area. This subsection does not apply to public schools or properties zoned Main Street Mixed Use (MSMU) or Main Street Mixed-Use - New Development (MSMU-ND). 14. Perimeter Landscape Area – Perimeter landscaping shall be required in the following scenarios: a) Where a nonresidential or multifamily use adjacent to a nonresidential or multifamily use that is zoned for nonresidential or multifamily uses shall provide a minimum five-foot (5') landscape buffer adjacent to those uses except where the building extends into that five foot (5') landscape buffer. i. A minimum of one (1) shade tree shall be planted for each one-hundred linear feet (100') of landscape buffer except where the entire five-foot (5') wide landscape buffer is encumbered by an easement that does not allow the planting of trees. b) A nonresidential or multifamily use adjacent to a single family or duplex residential use or single family or duplex residentially zoned property shall provide a minimum twenty-foot (20') landscape buffer adjacent to the proper line of the residential use or residentially zoned property. If this scenario is in the Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) or the Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU-ND) then the landscape buffer shall be a minimum of five feet (5’). i. A minimum of one (1) shade tree [s]hall be planted for each thirty (30) linear feet of landscape buffer. The landscape buffer shall be covered with grass or another solid vegetative cover. ii. The landscape buffer shall include a masonry wall which shall be eight feet (8') in height unless in the Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) or the Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU-ND). c) The requirement of this subsection doe[s] not apply to public water and wastewater facilities if an eight foot (8') masonry wall is provided at or near the property boundary. F.Landscape Plan Required. A landscape plan shall be submitted to the City for approval. The landscape plan may be submitted as a part of the Site Plan. The landscape plan shall contain the following information: 1. location of all existing trees with indication as to those to be preserved; 2. location of all plants and landscaping material to be used including paving, benches, screens, fountains, statues, or other landscaping features; 3. species of all plant material to be used; 4. size of all plant material to be used; 5. spacing of plant material where appropriate; 6. type of watering system and location of watering source, irrigation, sprinkler, or water system, including placement of water sources; 7. description of maintenance provisions of the landscaping plan; and 8. persons responsible for the preparation of the landscape plan. (Ord. No. 16-S-27 , §§ 3, 4, 8-30-2016; Ord. No. 18-S-04 , § 1(Exh. A), 1-23-2018; Ord. No. 18-S-24 , § 1(Exh. A), 8-7- 2018; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6-2021; Ord. No. 23-S-07 , § 1(Exh. A), 3-14-2023) Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.14.3. Additional Design Requirements. A.Purpose and Applicability. 1. The purpose of this Section is to establish additional development standards applicable to certain streets within the City to ensure uniform and quality development resulting in an attractive environment compatible with businesses and residential dwellings which does the following: a. provides an environment and living conditions favorable to the public; b. provides a creative approach to land use and related physical development; c. creates a pattern of development which preserves trees and outstanding natural topography and prevents soil erosion and pollution; d. encourages mixed use development through innovative uses of modern development concepts; and e. produces open space and recreation areas. 2. The requirements of this section shall be applicable to all roadways classified as Principal Arterials or Secondary Arterials in accordance with section 21.14.1 including, but not limited to, Schertz Parkway, FM 3009, Old Wiederstein Road, Country Club Blvd, FM 78, FM 1518, FM 482, and Wiederstein Road. B.Permitted Uses. Buildings, structures and land shall be used in accordance with the uses permitted in the applicable zoning district and shall comply with the dimensional requirements of that district in accordance with Article 5 of this UDC. C.Building Setback Line. A minimum fifty foot (50') building setback shall be required adjacent to all rights-of- way. A waiver may be granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission which would allow for a reduction in the minimum required setback when an alternative site layout and design provides for additional open space or landscaping and off-street parking will be located entirely at the rear of the building or lot. In no case shall the minimum building setback be reduced less than the minimum required setback for the applicable zoning district. The requirements of this section are not applicable to properties zoned Main Street Mixed-Use (MSMU) or Main Street Mixed-Use - New Development (MSMU-ND). D.Driveways and Access (Connectivity). Access shall be limited to provide for safe traffic flow and the design shall provide interior drives to limit the number of accesses to the public right-of-way. Access easement should be utilized to limit the number of driveway accesses. Accesses should be planned to match existing driveways or street intersections on the opposite side of the street. All driveways shall have a minimum sight distance of 240 feet. E.Screening and Buffering. A masonry screening wall a minimum of eight foot (8') in height shall be provided where the rear yard of any residential or nonresidential lot abuts a Principal or Secondary Arterial. Any masonry screening wall constructed as part of a new residential subdivision shall be constructed of a like and similar material and color as screening walls in adjacent subdivisions to provide a consistent streetscape. Where the rear yard of any residential lot abuts right-of-way, a minimum twenty foot (20') wide landscape buffer shall be provided adjacent to the right-of-way. Additionally, trees shall be planted at an average density of one (1) tree per twenty linear feet (20') of street frontage except for public schools. The landscape buffer shall require an irrigation system and shall be maintained by the property owner. The requirements of this section are not applicable to properties zoned Main Street Mixed-Use (MSMU) or Main Street Mixed-Use - New Development (MSMU-ND). (Ord. No. 16-S-27 , § 9, 8-30-2016; Ord. No. 17-S-40 , § 1(Exh. A), 10-24-2017; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6- 2021; Ord. No. 23-S-07 , § 1(Exh. A), 3-14-2023) Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.5.2. Zoning Districts Established. The City is hereby geographically divided into zoning districts and the boundaries of those districts herein are delineated upon the Official Zoning Map of the City. The use and dimensional regulations as set out in this Article are uniform in each district. Zoning districts are established in compliance with adopted Comprehensive Land Plan and Master Thoroughfare Plan. The districts established shall be known as follows: Table 21.5.2 Symbol Zoning District Name PRE Predevelopment District R-1 Single-Family Residential District R-2 Single-Family Residential District R-3 Two-Family Residential District R-4 Apartment/Multi-Family Residential District R-6 Single-Family Residential District R-7 Single-Family Residential District R-A Single-Family Residential/Agricultural District GH Garden Home Residential District TH Townhome District MHS Manufactured Home Subdivision District MHP Manufactured Home Park District OP Office and Professional District NS Neighborhood Services District GB General Business District GB-2 General Business District-2 M-1 Manufacturing District (Light) M-2 Manufacturing District (Heavy) GC Golf Course District PUB Public Use District PDD Planned Development District AD Agricultural District AC Agricultural Conservation District EN Estate Neighborhood PDD MU Mixed Use District HCOD Highway Commercial Design Overlay District CCOD Campus Commercial Overlay District IOD Industrial Overlay District DO Downtown Overlay Districts MSMU Main Street Mixed-Use District MSMU-ND Main Street Mixed-Use New Development District (Ord. No. 13-S-22 , § 1, 7-16-2013; Ord. No. 14-S-47 , § 1, 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 23-S-07 , § 1(Exh. A), 3-14-2023) PROPOSED REDLINES Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 3 Sec. 21.5.5. Statement of Purpose and Intent for Residential Districts. A.Predevelopment District (PRE). Intended for use for undeveloped land in the City or as a temporary designation for existing uses for newly annexed property. This zoning is also suitable for areas where development is premature due to lack of utilities, capacity or service and for areas that are unsuitable for development because of physical constraints or potential health or safety hazards. No improvements, construction or structures may be undertaken without obtaining a building permit and no occupancy of such improvements and structures without obtaining a certificate of occupancy. B.Single-Family Residential District (R-1). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings on a minimum lot size of 9,600 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. C.Single-Family Residential District (R-2). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings with a minimum lot size of 8,400 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. D.Two-Family Residential District (R-3). Comprised of two (2) single-family attached residential dwellings with a minimum lot size of 9,000 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. E.Apartment/Multi-Family Residential District (R-4). Intended for apartment and multi-family developments including, but not limited to apartment buildings, duplex, garden apartments, condominium units, assisted living centers, nursing homes and other similar uses. Due to the infrastructure requirements for such districts, the City may require the applicant seeking such zoning classification to establish (i) the adequacy of available access and utility facilities, (ii) sufficiency of drainage, and (iii) provision of sufficient open space. The minimum lot size in such district is 10,000 square feet for three (3) units and 1,800 square feet for each additional dwelling unit. The maximum density shall be twenty-four (24) units per acre. Apartment/Multi- Family Residential Districts should not be located in areas where they would increase traffic through single- family neighborhoods and should be located adjacent to arterial streets with sufficient capacity to carry the increased traffic generated. Multi-family developments are suitable buffers between single-family districts and commercial uses. Multi-family districts should be buffered from non-residential land uses and from pollution sources and environmental hazards. Twenty percent (20%) of the total platted area shall be provided as common, usable open space. F.Single-Family Residential District (R-6). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings that are on a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. This district is intended to be developed using the more contemporary building styles and allowing those dwellings to be constructed on relatively small lots. The maximum size tract that can be zoned R-6 is 30 acres. G.Single-Family Residential District (R-7). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings on a minimum lot size of 6,600 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. This district is intended to be developed using the more contemporary building styles and allowing those dwellings to be constructed on relatively small lots. The maximum size tract that can be zoned R-7 is 40 acres. H.Single-Family Residential/Agricultural District (RA). Intended to provide for areas in which agricultural land may be held in such use for as long as is practical and reasonable. Residences in this District are intended to be on a minimum lot size of 21,780 square feet (one-half acre). This District is suitable for areas where development is premature due to lack of utilities, capacity or service, and for areas that are unsuitable for development because of physical restraints or potential health or safety hazards. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 3 I.Garden Homes Residential District (GH). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings on a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. This District allows the main structure to be constructed coincident with one (1) of the side property lines, and requires only one (1) side yard setback in order to maximize lot usage and yet maintain a neighborhood character consistent with conventional single-family detached homes. No area shall be designated GH that contains less than five (5) adjoining lots on a street. Zero lot line homes shall have no windows on the side of the house, which abuts the property line. Entire frontage of one (1) side of the street in the block must be included in the GH designation. Exception may be made where an alley breaks the block on that side of the street. Homes will be uniformly located on the same side of the lot within a street block. J.Townhome District (TH). Comprised of an attached residential dwelling unit in structures built to accommodate three (3) to six (6) units per structure. Density shall not exceed twelve (12) units per gross acre. Townhome units shall be constructed on a single lot, or on adjacent individual lots. Individual ownership of the townhome units is encouraged. Minimum lot area shall not be less than 2,500 square feet per dwelling unit. Ten percent (10%) of the total platted area shall be provided as common, usable open space. This District should not be located in areas where it would increase traffic through single-family neighborhoods and should be adjacent to arterial streets with sufficient capacity to carry the increased traffic generated. K.Manufactured Home Subdivision District (MHS). Intended to recognize that certain areas of the City are suitable for a mixture of single-family dwelling units and HUD-Code manufactured homes, to provide adequate space and site diversification for residential purposes designed to accommodate the peculiarities and design criteria of manufactured homes, along with single-family residences, to promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development, to promote stability of development, to protect the character of the district, to conserve the value of land and buildings, and to protect the City's tax base. This District provides for the creation and/or subdivision of any lot, tract or parcel of land used for the placement of manufactured homes. This District is not intended to prohibit or unduly restrict any type of housing but to ensure compatibility in housing types between manufactured home subdivisions and surrounding single family residential subdivisions and recognizing their inherent differences. L.Manufactured Home Park District (MHP). Intended to provide adequate space and site diversification for residential purposes designed to accommodate the peculiarities and design criteria of manufactured homes, to promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development, to promote stability of development, to protect the character of the district, to conserve the value of land and buildings, and to protect the City's tax base. This District provides for the creation of tracts of land used for the placement of multiple manufactured homes on a single lot, tract or parcel of land and utilized for rent or lease. This District is not intended to prohibit or unduly restrict any type of housing but to ensure compatibility between manufactured home parks and surrounding properties and recognizing the inherent differences in housing types between manufactured home parks and other residential districts. M.Agricultural District (AD). Intended to provide as a base zoning district in areas designated as agricultural conservation on the North and South Schertz Framework Plans. Residences in this District are intended to be on a minimum lot size of 217,800 square feet (five acres). Clustering of up to two homes may be allowed on the same lot subject to setback requirements. This District is suitable for areas where development is premature due to lack of utilities, capacity or service, and for areas that are unsuitable for development because of physical restraints or potential health or safety hazards. 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 and multi-family residential uses, and low intensity commercial uses. Reduced setbacks and parking requirements are provided as part of this district due to physical restraints. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 3 of 3 O.Main Street Mixed-Use New Development District (MSMU-ND). Intended to provide a base zoning district in the area along Main Street, specifically for new development of existing properties. This district is intended to mirror The Main Street Mixed-Use District (MSMU), allowing for both single-family and multi-family residential uses, and low intensity commercial uses. Reduced setbacks, parking requirements, along with reduced landscape buffers are provided as part of this district due to physical restraints of the existing properties. (Ord. No. 13-S-22, § 2, 7-16-2013 ; Ord. No. 14-S-47 , § 2, 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6-2021; Ord. No. 23-S-07 , § 1(Exh. A), 3-14-2023) Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 2 Sec. 21.5.6. Statement of Purpose and Intent for Nonresidential Districts. A.Office and Professional District (OP). Intended to provide suitable areas for the development of office structures as well as office park developments on appropriately designed and attractively landscaped sites. It is also intended to provide ancillary retail service (restaurants, coffee shops, newsstands, etc.) for such office developments. Due to the intensity of these developments, this District should be generally located along major transportation corridors, and be properly buffered from less intensive residential uses. B.Neighborhood Services District (NS). Intended to provide suitable areas for the development of certain limited service and retail uses in proximity to residential neighborhoods in order to more conveniently accommodate the basic everyday retail and service needs of nearby residents. Such uses occur most often on the periphery of established neighborhoods at the intersection of collectors and minor arterials, and are generally on sites of approximately one (1) to three (3) acres in size. These developments are to have generous landscaping and contain non-residential uses, which do not attract long distance traffic trips. This District should be properly buffered from residential uses and protected from pollution and/or environmental hazards. C.General Business District (GB). Intended to provide suitable areas for the development of non-residential uses which offer a wide variety of retail and service establishments that are generally oriented toward serving the overall needs of the entire community. These businesses are usually located on appropriately designed and attractively landscaped sites and along principal transportation corridors. D.General Business District-2 (GB-2). Intended to provide suitable areas for the development of non-residential and light industrial uses that offer a wide variety of retail and service establishments that are generally oriented toward serving the overall needs of the entire community. These businesses are usually located on appropriately designed and attractively landscaped sites and along principal transportation corridors. These facilities should not emit dust, odor, smoke, gas or fumes, or any other hazardous elements, which are detectable beyond the boundary of the property. Due to the traffic generated by such uses, these districts should be located on arterial streets. In reviewing the proposed development, other infrastructure considerations such as water, electric, sewer, gas and fire line pressure should be taken into account. Where several lots are to be jointly developed as a light manufacturing area, restrictive covenants and development restrictions encouraging high-level design and maintenance are encouraged. E.Manufacturing District-Light (M-1). Intended to provide a suitable area for the development of light industrial, assembly and manufacturing, warehouse and distribution facilities. These facilities should not emit dust, odor, smoke, gas or fumes, or any other hazardous elements, which are detectable beyond the boundary of the property. Due to the traffic generated by such uses, these districts should be located on arterial streets. In reviewing the proposed development, other infrastructure considerations such as water, electric, sewer, gas and fire line pressure should be taken into account. Where several lots are to be jointly developed as a light manufacturing area, restrictive covenants and development restrictions encouraging high-level design and maintenance are encouraged. F.Manufacturing District—Heavy (M-2). Intended to provide a suitable park-like area for the development of intensive industrial/manufacturing activities, which tend to emit certain offensive features such as odor, noise, dust, smoke and/or vibrations, but under controlled conditions. Specific Use Permit will be required by all activities locating in this area. Uses shall also recognize the need for increased water pressure and capacity in order to provide adequate fire protection. G.Public Use District (PUB). Intended to identify and provide a zoning classification for land that is owned or may be owned by the City, County, State, or Federal Government or the School District; land that has been dedicated to the City for public use such as parks and recreation, and land designated and dedicated to the City as a greenbelt. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 2 H.Golf Course District (GC). Intended to identify and provide a zoning classification to accommodate the peculiarities and design criteria for land that is publicly or privately owned for use as public or private golf courses and any supporting or related club houses, utility buildings and related amenities (including but not limited to pro shops, swimming pools, tennis courts, restaurants, and bars). Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 7 Sec. 21.5.7. Dimensional and Developmental Standards. A.General. All projects or developments shall comply with all of the applicable dimensional and development standards of this Article. Additional requirements may also apply as required in other sections of this UDC. All area requirements and lot sizes shall be calculated based on gross acres. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 7 Table 21.5.7.A DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Minimum Lot Size And Dimensions Minimum Yard Setback (Ft) Miscellaneous Lot Requirements Code Zoning District Area Sq. Ft. Width Ft. Depth Ft. Front Ft. Side Ft. Rear Ft. Minimum Off- Street Parking Spaces Max Height Ft. Max Imperv Cover Key R-1 Single-Family Residential District-1 9,600 80 120 25 10 20 2 35 50% h,j,k,l, m,o R-2 Single-Family Residential District-2 8,400 70 120 25 10 20 2 35 50% h,j,k,l, m,o R-3 Two-Family Residential District 9,000 75 120 25 10 20 2 35 60% h,j,k,l, m,o R-4 Apartment/Multi-Family Residential District 10,000 100 100 25 10 20 2 35 75% a,b,j,k, l,m R-6 Single-Family Residential District-6 7,200 60 120 25 10 20 2 35 50% h,k,l, m,n,o R-7 Single-Family Residential District-7 6,600 60 110 25 10 20 2 35 50% h,k,l, m,n,o R-A Single-Family- Residential/Agriculture 21,780 - - 25 25 25 2 35 50% h,k,l, m,n GH Garden Home Residential District 5,000 50 100 10 10 10 2 35 75% c,d,e,f, g,k,l,m TH Townhome District 2,500 25 100 25 10 20 2 35 75% h,j,k,l, m MHS Manufactured Home Subdivision District 6,600 60 110 25 10 20 2 35 50% j,k,l, m,o MHP Manufactured Home Park District 43,560 - - 25 12.5 25 - 35 50% j,k,l,m AD Agricultural District 217,800 100 100 25 25 25 2 35 30% h,k,o MSMU Main Street Mixed Use 5,000 50 100 10 5 210 2 35 80% h,j,k,m, n,p MSMU-ND Main Street Mixed Use-New Development 5,000 50 100 10 5 10 2 Parking Spaces are 35 80% j,k,m,p Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 3 of 7 determined based on the square footage of the structure. 0 sq. ft.—1,500 sq. ft. requires 2 parking spaces. 1,501 sq. ft.— 5,000 sq. ft., requires 5 parking spaces; unless the proposed land use would require less. 5,001 sq. ft.— 10,000 sq. ft., requires 10 parking spaces; unless the proposed land use would require less. Over 10,000 sq. ft. requires 20 parking spaces; unless the proposed land use would require less. 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. 1.52 parking spaces per bedroom plus 5%. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 4 of 7 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. For properties on Main Street, the City Engineer may authorize a reduction to no less than 10' if there are no sight distance issues. i. Minimum lot area for each unit. j. 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. l. 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. p.Not subject to the requirements in section 21.10.4 Table 21.5.7.B DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (d) Minimum Lot Size And Dimensions Minimum Yard Setback (Ft) Miscellaneous Lot Requirements Code Zoning District Area Sq. Ft. Width Ft. Depth Ft. Front Ft. Rear Adj Non- Res Zone Rear Adj. Res Zone Side Adj Non- Res Zone Side Adj Res Zone Max Ht. Ft. Max Imperv Cover Key OP Office/ Professional 6,000 60 100 25 0 25 0 25 35 70% a, b, c, d NS Neighborhood Services 10,000 100 100 25a 0 25 0 25 35 80% a, b, c, d Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 5 of 7 GB General Business 10,000 100 100 25 0 25 0 25 120 80% a, b, c, d GB-2 General Business-2 10,000 100 100 25 0 25 0 25 120 80% a, b, c, d M-1 Light Manufacturing 10,000 100 100 25 0 50c 0 25b 120 80% a, b, c, d M-2 Heavy Manufacturing 10,000 100 100 25 0 50c 0 25b 120 80% a, b, c, d PUB Public Use District 10,000 100 100 25 0 15 0 25 35 70% a, c, d Key: a. See Article 10 for parking requirements. b. Uses may require a Specific Use Permit. The City of Schertz will follow the guidelines outlined in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) study for Randolph Air Force Base. c. No variances may be permitted to exceed the maximum impervious cover limitations. d. Refer to Article 14, Sec. 21.14.3 for additional design requirements. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 6 of 7 B.Additional Dimensional and Development Standards. 1. All lots developed for residential purposes shall comply with the lot area, minimum setbacks and height requirements established in table 21.5.7A for the zoning district(s) in which the lot(s) is/are located. All lots developed for allowed non-residential purposes, within residential zoning districts, shall comply with lot, area and height requirements established in table 21.5.7A for the zoning district(s) in which the lot(s) is/are located. 2. All lots developed for non-residential purposes shall comply with lot, area, minimum setbacks, and maximum height requirements established for the zoning district(s) in which the lot(s) is located, as established in table 21.5.7B. 3. All lots shall have at least the minimum area, width and depth as indicated in the tables 21.5.7A and 21.5.7B in this section. 4. Platted subdivisions established by a duly approved plat filed prior to adoption of this UDC shall be exempt from meeting any new lot width, depth, and/or square footage requirements. 5. No lot existing at the time of passage of this UDC shall be reduced in size below the minimum area requirements set forth in tables 21.5.7A and 21.5.7B. 6. Minimum lot size requirements shall not apply to previously platted lots that are annexed into the City, but shall apply in the event of a vacation and replat of such property. All other requirements of this UDC shall nevertheless apply. 7. No portion of any building on a residential lot may be located on any lot closer to any lot line or to the street right-of-way line than is authorized in table 21.5.7A set forth in this section unless otherwise listed below: a. Where the frontage on one (1) side of a street is divided by two (2) or more zoning districts, the front yard setback shall comply with the requirements of most restrictive district for the entire frontage between the nearest intersecting streets. b. Where the building setback line has been established by plat and exceeds the requirements of this UDC, the more restrictive setback line shall apply. c. The front yard setback 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 may project into the required front yard, not to exceed two (2) feet. d.Side Yards: 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, cornices and other architectural features projecting not to exceed twelve (12) inches into the required side yard, and roof eaves projecting not to exceed twenty-four (24) inches into the required side yard. e.Rear Yards: Every part of a required rear yard shall be open and unobstructed, except for accessory buildings, uses and structures as permitted and the ordinary projections of window sills, belt courses, cornices and roof overhangs and other architectural features projecting not to exceed twenty-four (24) inches into the required rear yard. f. Where lots have double frontage, running from one street to another, a required front yard setback shall be provided on both streets. g.Mixed Use Building: In a building serving dwelling and other uses, in any district, the height and area regulations applicable to non-residential buildings shall apply. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 7 of 7 h. There shall not be more than one (1) residential dwelling on a platted lot of a duly recorded plat of a single-family residential use. (Ord. No. 13-S-22 , § 3, 7-16-2013; Ord. No. 14-S-47 , § 3, 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6-2021) Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 2 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. [Permitted Use Table Here] Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 2 C.New and Unlisted Uses. 1. It is recognized that new or unlisted types of land use may seek to locate in the City. In order to provide for such contingencies, a determination of any new or unlisted form of land use shall be made in accordance with this section. 2. For uses in which an applicant requests a Specific Use Permit, the City Manager or his/her designee shall follow the procedures for granting an SUP in accordance with section 21.5.11 of this UDC. 3. It is recognized that the permitted use chart may require amendment, from time to time, to allow for uses that were otherwise not permitted. In the event an amendment to the permitted use chart is required, the procedure for the amendment shall be the same as required for an amendment to the text of the UDC in accordance with section 21.4.7 of this UDC. D. Limited Uses. 1. Tattoo Parlors/Studios in the Main Street Mixed Use District and the Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District shall have the following limited uses: a. No tattoo studio shall be within 900 feet of another tattoo studio (property line to property line). (Ord. No. 13-S-22 , § 4, 7-16-2013; Ord. No. 14-S-47 , § 4, 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 20-S-29, § 1(Exh. A), 10-27-2020; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6-2021; Ord. No. 21-S-44 , § 1(Exh. A), 10-26-2021) Proposed UDC Amendment Article 5 – Permitted Use Table Proposed changes to Article 5 – Permitted Use Table to add uses to Main Street Zoning Districts Zoning District P=Permitted/ S= Specific Use Permit Permitted Uses Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Tattoo Parlor/Studio Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Multi-Family Apartment Dwelling Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P One-Family Dwelling Attached Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Private Club Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Theater, Indoor Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Two-Family Dwelling Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Automobile Parking Structure/Garage Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Microbrewery/Brewpub Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Dance Hall/Night Club Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Municipal Uses Operated by the City of Schertz Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Pet Store Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Tattoo Parlor/Studio Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Multi-Family Apartment Dwelling Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P One-Family Dwelling Attached Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Private Club Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Theater, Indoor Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Two-Family Dwelling Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Automobile Parking Structure/Garage Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Microbrewery/Brewpub Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Dance Hall/Night Club Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Municipal Uses Operated by the City of Schertz No other changes are proposed. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 4 Sec. 21.5.12. Agricultural Conservation Planned Development District (ACPDD). - Reserved A.Intent and Purpose. 1. The Agricultural Conservation (AC) District is intended to provide an alternative development option that supports the sustainable development goals of Schertz, protects open space and natural resources, and retains the predominantly rural character in the areas designated as agricultural conservation on the South and North Schertz Framework Plans. It is not the intent of Schertz to create a zone for future expansion of urban services through this ordinance. 2. The purposes of the AC District are: a. To implement the goals of the Schertz Comprehensive Plan and Framework Plans for agricultural conservation; b. To allow development that permanently preserves the open space, agricultural lands, woodlands, wetlands, critical views and other natural features of rural Schertz; c. To allow limited development in rural areas that do not contain natural resources, such as agricultural and forest lands, and significant natural areas; d. To connect open space, trails, and recreation sites within the conservation subdivision district and to the integrated open space and recreation system of Schertz per the Framework Plan and Parks and Open Space Plan; e. To allow flexibility in the placement and type of dwelling units within the subdivision; f. To promote the use of shared septic, drinking water and low-impact stormwater systems that prevent the degradation of water quality; g. To reduce the amount of new roads and to allow flexibility in road specifications for roads serving residences in the district; and h. To reduce the amount of impervious surfaces in subdivisions, including driveways. B.Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to the terms used in this section of the UDC only. For terms not specifically defined under this subsection, article 16, definitions shall apply. Active recreation uses: Shall include playgrounds, ball fields, indoor or outdoor pool/recreation facilities, any recreational area that includes significant infrastructure or physical improvements for the purposes of active sports or organized events (such as ball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, golf courses, and similar facilities). Agricultural conservation subdivision (ACS): Any subdivision of land per the standards in this section of the UDC. Agricultural land: Land whose primary use is devoted to agriculture as defined in article 16. Conservation easement: A conservation easement is a written agreement between a landowner and the "holder" of the conservation easement under which a landowner voluntarily restricts certain uses of the property to protect its natural, productive or cultural features. The holder of the conservation easement must be a governmental entity or a qualified conservation organization. With a conservation easement, the landowner retains legal title to the property and determines the types of land uses to continue and those to restrict. As part of the arrangement, the landowner grants the holder of the conservation easement the right to periodically assess the condition of the property to ensure that it is maintained according to the terms of the legal agreement. Designated open space: Open space that is designated within an ACS to be placed under a conservation easement permanently restricting future development or other similar legal mechanism. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 4 Developable area: All land in a proposed ACS that are not defined as undevelopable due to environmental conditions or in ordinances adopted by Schertz. Gross density: A residential density standard establishing the maximum number of dwelling units allowed to be built in an ACS based on the gross acreage of the site that includes all areas designated for streets, infrastructure, and open space. Undevelopable area: Those lands in a proposed ACS that are restricted from development due to environmental conditions such as steep slopes, the presence of wetlands or waterways, or are restricted from development under ordinances adopted by Schertz. C.Application Requirements. 1.Application Required. Any request for an AC District shall be accompanied by an application prepared in accordance with the Development Manual. 2.Accompanying applications. A request for an AC District may be accompanied by an application for amendment of the future land use map or by a Subdivision Master Plan. Approval of an AC District shall require all subsequent development applications to be consistent with the approved development regulations. 3.Tax Certificate Required. All applications made as a request for an AC District shall be accompanied by a copy of a tax certificate. 4.Minimum AC District Size. No AC District may be established on any area less than the following in size: a. Forty (40) contiguous acres (under single or multiple ownership subject to joint submission); b. Any area that is contiguous with an existing AC District that results in a total area of at least fifty (50) acres. D.Processing of Application and Decision. All applications for an AC District shall meet the standards for the processing of application and decision of a PDD in subsection 21.5.10.C. as amended. E.Permitted Uses. Uses permitted by right and by Special Use Permit in the AC District shall be the same as the ones permitted by right and Special Use Permit in the Residential/Agricultural (RA) District. F.Development Standards. Development in the AC District shall meet the standards in this section in addition to other standards set forth in an ordinance granting the AC District. Other development standards may include 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 may deem appropriate. 1.Residential density. The maximum gross density established in AC District shall be 0.2 dwelling units per acre. 2.Open Space Requirement. a. Conservation subdivisions shall identify a conservation theme. Conservation themes may include, but are not limited to: forest preservation, water quality preservation, creek preservation, farmland preservation, or view shed preservation. The conservation theme and the North and South Schertz Framework Plans should guide the location and use of the designated open space. b. A minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the gross total acreage in the application, including developable and undevelopable land, shall be designated as open space for natural habitat, passive recreation, and/or conservation or preservation, including conservation for agricultural and forestry uses. Active recreation uses may be permitted, but the area designated for such active recreation uses shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total required open space. The design criteria for such open space shall be as follows: Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 3 of 4 i. Where possible, designated open space shall be contiguous with open space uses on adjacent parcels in order to provide large expanses of open space. ii. Open space in AC Districts shall be physically connected, whenever possible, to the Schertz Open Space System outlined in the Schertz Parks Master Plan and North and South Schertz Framework Plans. Designated public trail systems which abut an AC District shall be connected through the subdivision. iii. Access shall be provided to designated active or passive recreation areas or open space or natural areas from one or more streets in the subdivision. iv. Access will not be required if the open space is to remain in active agriculture or forestry or if the natural areas contain habitat where public access should be limited. c.Open Space Ownership and Management. All lands and improvements in designated open space shall be established, managed and maintained in accordance with the following guidelines: i. Designated open space shall be surveyed and subdivided as a separate parcel or parcels. ii. Designated open space must be restricted from further development by a permanent conservation easement running with the land or other similar legal instrument. The permanent conservation easement must be submitted with the application for an AC District and approved by City Council. iii. The permanent conservation easement may be held by the following entities, but in no case may the holder of the conservation easement be the same as the owner of the underlying fee: (a) A common ownership association which owns other land within the subdivision and in which membership in the association by all property owners in the subdivision shall be mandatory; (b) An individual who will use the land in accordance with the permanent conservation easement; (c) City of Schertz, or other governmental agency; (d) A private, nonprofit organization that has been designated by the Internal Revenue Service as qualifying under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; or (e) A combination of the entities in subsection (a)—(d) above. iv. The permanent conservation easement must specify: (a) what entity will maintain the designated open space; (b) the purposes of the conservation easement and the conservation values of the property; (c) the legal description of the land under the easement; (d) the restrictions on the use of the land; (e) the restriction from future development of the land; (f) to what standards the open space will be maintained; and (g) who will have access to the open space. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 4 of 4 v. The owner of the underlying fee shall be responsible for the payment of taxes and assessments on any designated open space parcel. 3.Utilities. Individual well and septic systems are allowed in AC subdivisions, however, common utilities (shared water and/or sewer or septic systems) are encouraged. Common utilities shall meet the City's standards for sewage treatment systems. 4.Streets. Streets within the conservation subdivision shall be developed according to the following standards that promote road safety, minimize visual impacts, and minimize impervious surfaces: a. Street design, widths and construction shall conform to the width and standards contained in the street cross section without curb and gutters (or low speed rural cross section) and as recommended in the North and South Schertz Sector Plans. b. The number of local street intersections with collector and arterial roads should be minimized, however, the applicant must demonstrate that such intersections are adequate, have the capacity to handle traffic generated by the proposed project, and will not endanger the safety of the general public. c. If AC subdivisions abut one another or existing development, direct links should be made to emphasize the connection between existing and new development. G.Conceptual and Development Plan. All applications for an AC District shall meet the standards for conceptual and development plan established for a PDD in Sec. 21.5.10(E) to the extent they are not in conflict with the intent or text of the AC District. H.Criteria for Approval. All applications for an AC District shall meet the criteria for approval established for a PDD in Sec. 21.5.10(F) to the extent they are not in conflict with the intent or text of the AC District. I.Amendments. All applications for an AC District shall meet the standards for conceptual amendments established for a PDD in Sec. 21.5.10(G) to the extent they are not in conflict with the intent or text of the AC District. ( Ord. No. 13-S-22, § 6, 7-16-2013 ; Ord. No. 18-S-04 , § 1(Exh. A), 1-23-2018) Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 20 Sec. 21.5.14. Mixed Use Planned Development District (MUPDD). -Reserved A.Purpose & Intent. The purpose and intent of the Mixed Use Zoning District (MU) is to implement the Mixed Use land use category guidelines established in the City's Sector Plan. The MU Zoning District is intended to: 1. allow a mixture of complementary land uses that include housing, retail, offices, commercial services, and civic uses to create economic vitality and a potential rail-ready development context; 2. emphasize vehicular and pedestrian connectivity to adjacent land uses that balance neighborhood integrity with the transportation benefits of connectivity; 3. establish a high level of development standards to create development of exemplary and enduring quality; 4. encourage the development of vertical and horizontal mixed-use areas that are safe, comfortable and attractive to pedestrians while protecting significant environmentally sensitive areas; 5. provide flexibility in the siting and design of new developments and redevelopment to anticipate changes in the marketplace while establishing human-scaled residential and non-residential buildings; 6. leverage any significant environmental features on the site and treat them as "features" and not constraints; 7. create of a variety of connected community gathering places and entertainment opportunities of differing scales and character to make walking easy from one place to another; 8. include a range of residential options that reflect changing lifestyles while balancing market demand and community preferences; 9. provide appropriate transitions to protect any existing adjacent neighborhoods and to promote sustained value; and 10. encourage efficient uses of land by facilitating compact development and minimizing the amount of land that is needed for surface parking. B.Relationship to the City of Schertz Sector Plan and Comprehensive Plan. The MU Zoning District implements the following goals of the sector plan: 1. Encourage Mixed Use within a rail-ready development context at the potential Lone Star Rail Station North Schertz. 2. Support an orderly transition of development from IH-35 to rail-ready development. 3. Encourage Mixed Use in a Neighborhood Center setting at FM 1518 and Lower Seguin with a well designed neighborhood context around existing schools and amenities in South Schertz. C.Applicability. The MU Zoning District shall be applicable to all properties that are designated as Mixed Use Core and Mixed Use Neighborhood in the City of Schertz's Framework and Sector Plan. D.Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to uses and category of uses listed in the MU schedule of uses and to other terms used in this section only. For terms not specifically defined under this subsection, Article 16 Definitions shall apply. Buffer Areas Along Creeks and Flood Plains. These are areas of land parallel to each side of existing creeks and flood plains, set aside to protect riparian vegetation and filter waterborne pollutants. Building Step-Back. Building step-back is the setting back of the front building façade away from the street at a specific floor or height in order to maintain a consistent street wall. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 20 Civic Uses. These are uses that are related to non-profit organizations dedicated to arts, culture, education, and government functions. Comprehensive Land Plan. The Comprehensive Land Plan, as amended, serves as the community's blueprint for future development by providing guidelines for the appropriate location, concentration, and intensity of future development by land use categories. Conservation Easement. A conservation easement is a voluntary and permanent, legally binding, deed restriction that limits development of property for the purpose of protecting and preserving a portion of the City's environmentally sensitive and natural resources, including agricultural and ranching areas. The landowner retains title to the property and the easement applies to all subsequent owners. The easement must be held by a qualifying party approved by the City. Continuous Planters. Continuous planters are tree wells between the vehicle lane/parking lane and the sidewalk. These planters run parallel along the sidewalk with a few breaks for pedestrian access from the parking lane to the sidewalk. The planters may be used for street trees and other landscaping including shrubs and ground cover to soften the edge of the pavement. Environmental Preserve. An environmental preserve is natural open space reserved for land that is under permanent conservation. It consists of areas in the flood plain, woodlands to be preserved, creeks, water bodies, steep grades, and other environmentally sensitive lands. Activities in the environmental preserve shall be limited to natural trails, paths, and equestrian trails. If significant water access is available, canoe put-ins or other passive water recreation activities may be permitted. The size of an environmental preserve may vary depending upon the environmental element being preserved. Environmental preserves may also be in conservation easements. Façade. Façade(s) is the front of the building facing or oriented toward a street or roadway, excluding alleyways. Green. A green is an open space available for unstructured recreation. A green may be defined by landscaping rather than buildings. Its landscape consists of land and trees in a natural arrangement, requiring minimal maintenance. The size of a green shall range from 1 acre to 10 acres. Horizontal Mixed Use. Horizontal mixed use is the location of different land uses, including commercial, retail, office, residential, public, and other uses in proximity to one another in separate buildings but in the same development or block. Human Scale or Pedestrian Scale. Human scale is the proportional relationship of a particular building structure, or streetscape element to the human form and function. Human scale relates the size, design, orientation, and/or height of a structure to the height and mass of a pedestrian traveling along the sidewalk or street adjacent to that structure. Generally human scale buildings are oriented towards the street with appropriate design elements and amenities on the building façades fronting sidewalks to making it inviting for pedestrians. Landscape Concept Plan. A landscape concept plan is a series of drawings that includes design direction and general schematics for all proposed public and private landscaping. Drawings do not have to detail every element but provide images that convey the important landscape design themes. Live-work Unit. A live-work unit is a dwelling unit that is also used for work purposes, provided that the "work" component is restricted to the uses of professional office, artist's workshop, studio, or other similar uses and is located on the street level. The "live" component may be located on the street level (behind the work component) or any other level of the building. Mixed Use Development. Mixed use development is any development that proposes either vertical mixed use or horizontal mixed use in the same development of one or multiple buildings. Mixed Use Core. Mixed Use Core is a component area of a MU District and is intended to be the area of highest intensity of land uses and buildings within the overall Mixed Use Development. The Mixed Use Core may Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 3 of 20 include retail, entertainment, office, institutional, arts, and other uses. Residential uses may be included if they are located in upper floors of mixed use buildings. Mixed Use Transition. Mixed Use Transition is a component area of a MU and is intended to be an area of transition from the Mixed Use Core or Neighborhood to any adjoining land uses. Based on site-specific adjacency conditions, a Mixed Use Transition zone may be classified as one of the following: • Neighborhood Transition Zone—The area between an existing residential neighborhood and a Mixed Use Core or Neighborhood. • Major Roadway Transition zone—The area between the Mixed Use Core or Neighborhood and a major roadway corridor. • Environmental transition zone—The area between the Mixed Use Core or Neighborhood and a major environmental feature. Mixed Use Neighborhood. A Mixed Use Neighborhood is a component area of a MU with predominantly residential uses and open spaces. A Mixed Use Neighborhood may also contain small-scaled civic uses at key locations. Park. A park is a natural preserve available mainly for unstructured recreation. Any structured recreation shall be limited to less than ten percent (10%) of the park. A park is usually independent of surrounding building frontages. Its landscape consists of natural paths, trails, meadows, woodlands, and open shelters. Its size shall range from 5—10 acres. Parks & Open Space Master Plan. The City's adopted Parks & Open Space Master Plan which establishes a comprehensive parks and trail system for the community. Plaza. A plaza is an open space available for civic purposes and limited commercial activities. A plaza is spatially defined by buildings and its landscape shall consist primarily of pavement with trees being optional. Plazas are to be located in the Mixed Use Core or Transition areas and shall be under a ¼ acre in size. Plazas can be extensions of sidewalks for the purpose of providing outdoor seating for restaurants and cafes. Primary or Principal Building. The primary building on a lot is also known as the principal building and is the largest building on any lot that has more than one building. Primary Entrance. The primary entrance is the main or principal pedestrian entrance of all buildings (except outbuildings). The primary entrance is the entrance designed for access by pedestrians from the sidewalk, or street if a sidewalk is not present. This is the principal architectural entrance even though day-to-day residential access may be via a secondary entrance associated with a garage, driveway or other vehicular use area. Primary Street. A primary street(s) is a street that provides the main point(s) of access from an arterial or collector roadway to the Mixed Use District's interior street network. Public Buildings. Public buildings are buildings used for government or related functions, including public administration, courts, libraries, community centers, and public safety functions. Public Realm. The public realm is the area from building façade to building façade. This includes the street, sidewalks and pedestrian amenities, any landscaping strips or medians, parks, common yards, etc. Public Street, Type A. Type A Public Streets are the primary pedestrian-oriented streets and require a higher quality design environment and minimal accommodation of auto-oriented ancillary uses (driveways and parking) with respect to streetscape and building design. Public Street, Type B. Type B Public Streets form the secondary street network providing access to pedestrian oriented streets (Type A Streets) and may accommodate automobile access to properties and uses. Residential Loft. Residential loft is typically a residential unit designed to commercial standards (with high ceilings, open plans, and large windows) located above street level commercial space. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 4 of 20 Sector Plan. The City of Schertz Sector Plan, as amended, consisting of multiple elements, as adopted by the City Council. Square. A square is generally a geometrically symmetrical open space of ½ to 2 acres, available for unstructured recreation and civic purposes. A square is spatially defined by streets and buildings, at least on three sides. Its landscape consists of paths, lawns, and trees, all formally arranged. Street Tree. A street tree is a tree or group of trees that line the edge of a street or roadway and includes trees inside and outside the street right-of-way. Streetscape Treatments. Streetscape treatments include all improvements in a right-of-way and adjacent to it that create an attractive and safe pedestrian environment. Treatments shall include street trees, street light standards, street furniture, and trash receptacles. Streetscape treatments may also include a range of features such as paving materials, street/pedestrian/wayfinding signs, media boxes, parking meters, utility boxes, seating, public art/water features, bike racks, bollards, information kiosks, and similar features. Thoroughfare Plan. The Thoroughfare, as amended, serves as the community's blueprint for the City's future transportation network based on the future land use allocation and intensity. Vertical Mixed Use. Vertical mixed use is a building or structure in which at least one of the upper floors of a commercial building has residential uses (live-work units or lofts) with retail or office uses at the other levels. E.GENERAL DISTRICT STANDARDS. 1.Generally. A Mixed Use Zoning District shall consist of a minimum of two of the following three distinct components designated in the ordinance creating the district: a Mixed Use Core, Neighborhood, and Mixed Use Transition. Land uses in the district shall be established based upon the overall character and design of the district. All MU districts shall be a minimum of 40 acres in size or can be created by adding a minimum of 10 acres contiguous to an existing MU district. All MU districts shall contain appropriately designed and scaled open spaces to preserve existing wooded areas, stream corridors and views, and invite passive recreational activities. All MU districts shall contain appropriate transitions to adjacent land uses. These components shall be established through a Conceptual Plan and/or Development Plan at the time of rezoning. 2.Mixed Use Core Area. The Mixed Use Core Area shall be the primary location of the highest intensity of commercial, professional, retail and residential uses. 3.Neighborhood. The Neighborhood is a component area of any MU Zoning District that is predominantly residential in nature. Limited retail and civic uses may be located at key points within the neighborhood. The location of the neighborhood shall be determined based upon the overall character and design of the proposed MU district and the following criteria: a. The neighborhood component is to be located adjacent to the Mixed Use Core and any Mixed Use Transitions; b. The neighborhood shall be well integrated with proposed open space and other civic uses to create a sense of place; c. The neighborhood shall also be integrated with proposed Mixed Use Core and/or Mixed Use Transitions in a manner that provides automobile and pedestrian access within the proposed MU Zoning District; and d. Uses in the neighborhood shall be to the density and scale that is appropriate based on the context and character of the proposed district. 4.Mixed Use Transition. MU Zoning Districts may, at the election of the applicant and based on the development context, also include appropriate Mixed Use Transition components which are the areas between the Mixed Use Core and/or Neighborhood to adjoining conditions. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 5 of 20 5.Open Space. The open space component shall be integrated into the overall design of the Mixed Use Zoning District. a. The type, scale, location, and design of the open space component shall depend on the context and location of the other components of the MU district. b. Square, parks, greens, and environmental preserves are encouraged in all components. Plazas may serve as open spaces and shall only be appropriate in the Mixed Use Core. F.SCHEDULE OF USES. 1. Uses within the MU shall be in accordance with the following schedule of uses (Table 1). P Use is permitted in the district indicated S Use is permitted in the district indicated upon approval of Specific Use Permit P/D Use is permitted in the district indicated with additional Design Criteria Use is prohibited in the district indicated Table 1: Schedule of Uses MIXED USE MU-C MU-N MU-T PERMITTED USES Mixed Use—Core Mixed Use— Neighborhood Mixed Use— Transition Design Criteria for uses designated as P/D Accessory Building, Residential P P Agricultural/Field Crops Airport, Heliport or Landing Field Alcohol Package Sales S Antenna and/or Antenna Support Structure, Commercial Antique Shop P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Appliances, Furniture and Home Furnishings Store P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Art Gallery/Library/Museum P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Assisted Care or Living Facility P S Athletic Stadium, Private Athletic Stadium, Public Automobile Parking Structure/Garage P Automobile Parts Sales P Automobile Repairs & Service, Major Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 6 of 20 Automobile Repairs & Service, Minor Automobile Sales Bakery P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Bank, Saving and Loan, Credit Union P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Beauty Salon/Barber Shop P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Bed and Breakfast Inn P S S Book Store P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Bottling Works Building Material and Hardware Sales P Cabinet or Upholstery Shop P Car Wash, Automated Car Wash, Self Serve Cemetery or Mausoleum Church, Temple, Synagogue, Mosque, or Other Place of Worship P S Civic/Convention Center P College, University, Trade, or Private Boarding School P Commercial Amusement, Indoor S Commercial Amusement, Outdoor Community Center P S Concrete/Asphalt Batching Plant Convenience Store w/o Gas Pumps P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Convenience Store w/ Gas Pumps P/D Gas pumps and canopy design per Section 8(g) Dance Hall/Night Club P Day Care Center P P Department Store P Drive-thru service (for any use) P/D Drive-thru service design per Section 8(g) Dry Cleaning, Major S Dry Cleaning, Minor P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 7 of 20 Family or Group Home P S P Farmers Market P Flea Market, Inside Flea Market, Outside Florist P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Fraternity, Sorority, Civic Club or Lodge P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Furniture Sales P Gasoline Station/Fuel Pumps Gated Community General Manufacturing/Industrial Use Golf Course and/or Country Club S S S Governmental Facilities P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Gymnastics/Dance Studio P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Hazardous Waste Health/Fitness Center P Heavy Equipment Sales, Service or Rental Home Improvement Center P Hospital P Hotel/Motel P Household Appliance Service and Repair P In-Home Day Care P S S Landfill Laundromat P Livestock Locksmith/Security System Company P S Medical, Dental or Professional Office/Clinic P P Mini-Warehouse/Public Storage Manufactured/Mobile Homes Manufacturing Mortuary/Funeral Home Multi-Family Apartment Dwelling P P Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 8 of 20 Municipal Uses Operated by the City P P P Museum P Neighborhood store/restaurant P P/D P/D In buildings 10,000 sq. ft. or less Nursery, Major Nursery, Minor P S Office Showroom P Office- Warehouse/Distribution Center One-Family Dwelling Attached P P One-Family Dwelling Detached P P Packaging/Mailing Store P Park/Playground/Similar Public Site P P P Pawn Shop Pet Store P Pharmacy P Portable Building Sales Post Office P Print Shop, Major Print Shop, Minor P Private Club P Railroad/Bus Passenger Station P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Recreational Vehicle Park Recreational Vehicle Sales and Service Recycling Collection Center Recycling Collection Point P Recycling Facility Rehabilitation Care Facility Restaurant, Drive-In Restaurant or Cafeteria P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less Retail Stores and Shops P P/D In buildings 10,000 sq.ft. or less School, Public or Private P S S Sexually Oriented Business Stable, Commercial Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 9 of 20 Storage or Wholesale Warehouse Tattoo Parlors/Studios Tavern P Taxidermist Theater, Outdoor S Theater, Indoor P Tool Rental Trailer/Manufactured Homes Sales Truck Sales, Heavy Equipment Truck Terminal Two-Family Dwelling S P Veterinarian Clin- ic/Kennel, Indoor P Veterinarian Clin- ic/Kennel, Outdoor Welding/Machine Shop Wrecking or Salvage Yard New and Unlisted Uses S S S 2. Table 2 shows the proportions of components required to create a MU district. A minimum of two out of three MU Zoning District components (in addition to the minimum required open space) must be combined for a total of one hundred percent (100%) within the MU district. The City Council may vary percentages within the limits indicated based upon site specific conditions in the ordinance establishing the district. The percentages shall be calculated based upon the gross area of the MU district being proposed. TABLE 2 - MU Component Proportion Required Core 20% + 30%; -20% Neighborhood 60% ± 30% Transition 5% + 20%; -5% Open space 10% (min.) +10% G.Development standards. 1. Standards in the MU district are intended to facilitate the development of unique and pedestrian- friendly environments. To this end, design and development standards are intended to be tailored to create such an environment. In order to provide flexibility in use with prescription of the building form, all applicable development standards for each development project in the MU, including listing any applicable sections of the City of Schertz Unified Development Code that the particular development project may be exempt from, shall be established via the ordinance rezoning the property. If there are any conflicts between standards in Table 3 below and any other standards in the UDC, then standards in Table 3 below shall prevail. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 10 of 20 2.Accessory Buildings, Uses, and Structures. Standards in Section 21.8.2. shall apply unless other standards are proposed by the applicant and approved by City Council. 3. The following standards shall apply to development in the Mixed Use Zoning District. Most standards have a numerical range and few have a specific numerical value. Due to the inapplicability of one development standard across all Mixed Use Districts and to encourage a diversity of development proposals, the developer shall propose the standards indicated as "Flexible" or "Permitted/Flexible" on the following table for the proposed development at the time of conceptual plan application submittal. However the proposed standards shall be based on the Purpose and Intent and Performance and Design Standards of the Mixed Use Zoning District. TABLE 3 Mixed Use Development Standard Core Neighborhood Transition 1.0 Street Design Standards (This standard applies only to new streets located in the Mixed Use District) Street design standards in the MU District shall be based upon creating a safe and inviting walking environment through an interconnected network of roads with sidewalks, street trees, street furniture, and amenities. Cul- de-sacs are prohibited unless natural features such as topography or stream corridors prevent a street connection. The right-of-way widths for streets in the MU shall depend on the street typology and streetscape standards proposed and approved in the ordinance creating the district. Applicant shall establish a network of both Type A and Type B Public Streets. The North and South Schertz Sector Plan shall be used as a guide for street design standards within the MU. The ITE Manual for Context Sensitive Solutions in Designing Major Thoroughfares (referenced as ITE Manual) may also be used in lieu of the Sector Plan to develop alternative street design standards within the MU, subject to the approval of the City. a. Design speed ≤25 mph (except new collector or arterial streets) <25 mph ≤25 mph (except new collector or arterial streets) b. Street types allowed (see Sector Plan for recommended R-O-W and cross sections or ITE Manual) Boulevards: 4-lane divided Avenues: 3-lane divided Main streets Residential streets: 2-lane undivided Commercial Alleys Avenues: 3-lane divided Residential streets: 2-lane undivided Residential Alleys Boulevards: 4-lane divided Avenues: 3-lane divided Main streets Residential streets: 2-lane undivided Commercial and/or Residential Alleys c. Travel lane widths d. Turning radii ITE Manual standards shall apply e. On-street Parking (along all streets except arterials and alleys)  • Parallel Permitted Permitted Permitted  • Angled (only if vehicles per day are projected to be less than 8,000) Permitted Not permitted Not permitted  • Head in Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted f. Parking lane width  • Parallel 8 feet 7—8 feet 8 feet  • Angled 18 feet N/A 18 feet Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 11 of 20 g. Alleys1 Permitted/Flexible Permitted/Flexible Permitted/Flexible 2.0 Streetscape Standards a. Sidewalks/Trails/ Walkways 6 feet (minimum) 5 feet (minimum) 5 feet (minimum) b. Planter/Planting Strip Type2 Tree wells or Planters/Planting strips Planters/Planting strips Planters/Planting strips c. Planter/Planting Strip width 6' X 6' tree well or 6 feet—8 feet wide planting strip 6 feet—8 feet wide planting strip 6 feet—8 feet wide planting strip d. Street trees Required/Flexible Required/Flexible Required/Flexible The applicant shall submit a proposed street tree planting plan, including a tree palette and spacing as a part of the Landscape Concept Plan, which shall be reviewed by the City and must be approved by the City Council at the time of Concept Plan and zoning change. The requirements for the landscape concept plan are outlined in Section H (10). 3. Open/Civic Space Standards a. Open/Civic Space Required/Flexible Squares and plazas are appropriate Required/Flexible, Squares and greens are appropriate Required/Flexible, squares and greens are appropriate *Overall open/civic space allocations in the MU district shall be a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the gross area of the entire site included in the MU concept plan and shall be distributed appropriately between the MU components. The location and design of appropriate open spaces shall be based on Section H (9) of this section. 4. Block and Lot Standards a. Block Type Regular (square or rectangular) Irregular blocks may be permitted only if natural topography and/or vegetation prevents a rectilinear grid Regular or irregular (square, rectangular, or curvilinear based on topography and vegetation) Regular or irregular (square, rectangular, or curvilinear based on topography and vegetation) b. Block Perimeter Max. block perimeter = 1,600' Max. block perimeter = 2,000' (unless limited by unique site conditions such as topography and vegetation) Max. block perimeter = 2,000' (unless limited by unique site conditions such as topography and vegetation) c. Lot Area Flexible Flexible Flexible d. Lot Width and Depth Flexible Flexible Flexible e. Maximum Lot Coverage Flexible Flexible Flexible f. Maximum Impervious Cover Flexible Flexible Flexible 5.0 Building Standards a. Principal Building Height* 1 story (minimum) 8 stories (maximum) 1 story (minimum) 3 stories (maximum) 1 story (minimum) 4 stories (maximum) 1Alleys may be required for all development with lots 60 feet or less in width. 2Planters or planting strips are required for all public streets in the MU (with the exception of alleys). Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 12 of 20 * Building height shall be measured in number of stories. Attics and mezzanines shall be excluded from the height calculation as long as they do not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the floor area of a typical floor in the same building. b. Setbacks**  • Front 15 feet (maximum) Flexible Flexible  • Side Flexible Flexible Flexible  • Rear Flexible Flexible Flexible **Minimum and/or maximum setback standards are to be proposed by the applicant for each component area based on the Purpose and Intent of the MU district and Performance and Design Standards established in Section H of this Code. c. Accessory buildings Permitted/Flexible Permitted/Flexible Permitted/Flexible Standards for accessory uses and structures shall be provided by the applicant. The standards shall result in accessory buildings being subordinate in size and scale to the principal building. Standards in Sec. 21.8.2., Accessory Buildings shall apply if the applicant does not specifically provide regulations for accessory uses and structures. d. Principal building orientation Buildings shall be oriented to a Type A street or toward another focal point such as a park, plaza, square, other open space or environmental feature. See subsection I for additional requirements. e. Building façade & architectural design standards The applicant shall propose appropriate building façade and architectural design standards for all the MU components in the development with the application for zoning change/concept plan. They shall be based on the criteria established in subsections I of this ordinance. 6. Site Design Standards a. Off-street parking The applicant shall propose off-street parking standards appropriate to serve the proposed uses in the MU. Standards in Sec. 21.10.4 shall be used as a guide to establish parking standards but parking standards unique to the MU shall be established in the ordinance creating the MU. Section H (6) shall regulate the location and design of all proposed off-street parking including any structured parking proposed. Parking standards in the MU are intended to be flexible due to the mixed use nature, shared parking opportunities, and availability of on-street parking. b. Off-street loading Section 21.10.8 applies unless alternative standards are provided N/A Section 21.10.8 applies for non-residential uses only unless alternative standards are provided c. Screening   1. Trash/recycling receptacles Required/Flexible Required for non-residential uses Flexible for residential uses (along alleys if alleys are provided)   2. Other utility equipment See Sec. 21.9.9   3. Loading spaces Required for non-residential uses. Section 21.9.9 applies for non-residential uses only unless alternative standards are provided   4. Surface parking areas Required/Flexible (Standards in Article 9 of the UDC shall apply to any surface parking located along any public street with the exception of alleys unless the applicant proposes alternative screening standards at the time of concept plan/zoning change application.) d. Landscaping# Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 13 of 20 1. Landscape buffer between surface parking and sidewalks/trails and streets (except alleys) Required/Flexible N/A Required only for non- residential uses 2. Parking lot minimum interior landscaping Flexible N/A Flexible #The applicant shall provide a landscape concept plan per Section H (10) with the concept plan application that identifies landscape themes and general design approach addressing street tree planting, streetscape treatments, any required screening, parking lot landscaping, and landscaping proposed in all the identified open space areas. Information provided at the concept plan phase may be schematic meeting the design intent of the proposed development. Detailed landscaping plans shall be required at the Site Plan stage for all non-residential development. e. Lighting   1. Building entrances   2. Parking areas, trails, and streets Required/Flexible (As a part of the concept plan application, the applicant shall propose lighting standards that includes street light standards and other amenities as a part of the streetscape treatment plan. The landscape concept plan may be combined with a concept plan for lighting.) f. Signs Flexible (Flexible signage in the mixed use district may be proposed by the applicant to City Council. Signage in the MU shall integrate the streetscape and architectural design of the district through a palette of signs that enhance the pedestrian environment and create a unique identity.) H.PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN STANDARDS. 1.General Layout Standards. a. The proposed district shall contain a network of connected streets and walkways that provide a variety of transportation routes and disperse traffic. Streets shall be designed to create a pleasant walking environment with on-street parking and streetscape treatments. b. The proposed district shall contain designated sites for civic, institutional, or religious buildings. Buildings such as schools, libraries, meeting halls, places of worship, and day care facilities shall occupy prominent places in the MU and be planned in coordination with open spaces. c. The proposed district shall contain many separate and human-scaled buildings: i. The lots and a variety of buildings shall generate a cohesive pattern that allows streets to be civic places. ii. Building heights shall vary, with one to six story structures typical in the Core, one to four story structures in Transition area and one to three story structures in the Neighborhood area. Buildings shall help define the sidewalks and streets. iii. Driveway sizes and locations shall minimize the impact of the automobile on the public realm and shall be located along Type "B" public streets or along alleys. 2.Building orientation. a. Non-residential and mixed use buildings shall have a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of their building frontage oriented along a Type "B" public street, arterial, highway frontage, or collector streets and a minimum of 65% of their building frontage oriented along Type "A" public streets (with the exception of alleys which shall have no minimum building frontage requirement) (see illustration below applicability of minimum building frontage requirement along a block). Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 14 of 20 b. Residential buildings shall have a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of their building frontage oriented along a Type "B" Public street, arterial, highway frontage, or collector streets and a minimum of fifty (50%) of their building frontage oriented along Type "A" public streets (with the exception of alleys which shall have no minimum building frontage requirement). Minimum Building Frontage Required for Non-Residential and Mixed Use Buildings 3.Building Entrances. a. Primary facades along Type "A" Public Streets shall contain the main entrance of any principal building. b. All principal buildings in the MU located on a Type "A" Public Street serving the development shall also have doors, windows, and other architectural features facing that street. Non- residential or mixed use corner buildings shall have at least one customer entrance facing each street or a corner entrance instead of two entrances. 4.Building Façade Standards. a. The minimum ground floor height as measured from the finished sidewalk to the second floor for all vertical mixed use, commercial, and live-work buildings shall be 12 feet. The minimum finished floor height for all upper floors of vertical mixed use, commercial, and live-work buildings shall be 9 feet. The minimum floor to floor height for all other buildings shall be 9 feet. b. The ground floor elevation of all residential buildings (attached, detached, and stacked) shall be raised a minimum of two (2) feet above the finished level of the public sidewalk/trail in front of the residential structures unless the building is setback more than 10 feet from the public sidewalk. c. All development shall provide ground floor windows on the building façade facing and adjacent to a street (with the exception of alleys) or facing onto a park, plaza, or other civic space. The required area of windows and doors on each street façade fronting a Type "A" street, park, square, green, plaza, or other civic space as a percentage of that façade shall be established in Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 15 of 20 Table 4. The required minimum area of windows and doors on all other street facades (Type "B" public streets with the exception of alleys) may be reduced by twenty percent (20%) of the corresponding requirement along a Type "A" Public street façade. Table 4 Building and Façade Core Neighborhood Transition All principal building facades Ground floor facade Windows and doors Minimum 40% 30% 30% Maximum 90% 60% 60% Upper floor facade Windows and doors Minimum 25% 30% 30% Maximum 60% 60% 60% d. Darkly tinted windows and mirrored windows that block two-way visibility shall not be permitted along ground floor facades. e. All vertical mixed use and non-residential buildings shall have door openings spaced at no greater than 60 feet on the ground floor along all Type "A" streets, plazas, squares, or other civic spaces within the Mixed Use Core zone. 5.Architectural Design Standards. a. To ensure compatibility of building types and to relate new buildings to the building traditions of the region, architectural design shall be regulated, governed, and enforced through architectural design standards proposed by the applicant. The applicant shall submit the proposed standards as a part of the concept plan application for all development in the MU. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall make a recommendation and is subject to the approval of the City Council at the time of Concept Plan. b. Architectural design standards for a proposed MU shall: i. specify the materials and configurations permitted for walls, roofs, openings, street furniture, and other elements; ii. be based on traditional building precedents from the region; iii. include the following: • architectural compatibility among structures within the neighborhood; • human scale design; • pedestrian use of the entire district; • relationship to the street, to surrounding buildings, and to adjoining land uses; and • special architectural treatment of gateways/civic buildings. c. All building frontages along public and private streets (with the exception of alleys) shall break any flat, monolithic facades by including architectural elements such as bay windows, recessed entrances, or other articulations (vertical and horizontal) so as to provide pedestrian interest along the street level façade including discernible and architecturally appropriate features such as, but not limited to, porches, cornices, bases, fenestration, fluted masonry, bays, recesses, arcades, display windows, unique entry areas, plazas, courts, or other treatments to create visual interest, community character, and promote a sense of pedestrian scale. Expanses of blank walls Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 16 of 20 exceeding 30 continuous feet are prohibited along all Type "A" streets and 50 continuous feet along all other streets except alleys. d. All buildings in the MU Zoning District shall be constructed with exterior building materials and finishes of a quality to convey an impression of permanence and durability. Materials such as masonry, stucco, stone, terra cotta, ceramic tiles, and similar durable architectural materials are allowed and shall be approved with the Concept Plan for the district. e. Non-residential buildings and sites shall be organized to group the utilitarian functions away from the public view of any street (with the exception of alleys). Delivery and loading operations, HVAC equipment, trash compacting and collection, and other utility and service functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of the buildings and landscaping. The visual and acoustic impacts of all mechanical, electrical, and communications equipments (ground and roof- mounted) shall not be visible from adjacent properties and public streets, and screening materials and landscape screens shall be architecturally compatible with and similar to the building materials of the principal structures on the lot. 6.Location and Design of Off-Street Parking. a. The applicant shall provide standards for the quantity of off-street parking proposed in the district based on an analysis of the parking demand for the mix of uses proposed and availability of on-street parking in the district. Section 21.10.4 shall be used as a guide to establish the amount of parking required for uses proposed in the MU if the applicant does not specifically provide alternative standards. The City Council may establish the alternative parking standards proposed by the applicant in the ordinance establishing the district. b. Off-street parking (within surface parking lots) for all non-residential and mixed uses located along Type "A" streets shall be limited to thirty-five percent (35%) or less of the block frontage and seventy-five percent (75%) or less on Type B streets, arterial, collector, and highway frontage streets (see corresponding building frontage requirement). c. Any off-street surface parking area located adjacent to a street or a residential use shall be screened in the form of a landscape fence which is at least four feet (4') in height. d. A surface parking lot may not be adjacent to a street intersection or square, or occupy a lot that terminates a street vista. e. Shared parking facilities are encouraged for non-residential uses in the MU. f. Bicycle parking shall be provided for non-residential uses, especially for schools, parks, trails, and other recreational facilities. Bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of five percent (5%) of all off-street automobile parking spaces provided for non-residential and mixed uses in the district. Bicycle parking may be shared between uses and shall be centrally located, easily accessible, and visible from streets or parking lots. They may be located between the roadway and the building facades as long as their location does not impede pedestrian walkways. g. Any off-street parking provided for residential uses shall be located in such a manner as to minimize the impact of garages and driveways along the residential street. All residential lots that are less than 60 feet in width shall have off-street parking and/or garages accessed from alleys. All lots 60 feet and wider may have front loaded garages (pull-through garages), but in no case shall the width of the garage exceed forty percent (40%) of the front façade width of the entire building. In addition, the garage shall be set back at least three feet (3') from the front façade of the home. 7.Design of automobile related site elements (Drive Throughs, Gas Canopies, etc.). Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 17 of 20 a. Drive-through lanes, drive up windows, service bays, and other auto-related site elements shall not be located along or be visible from any Type "A" Public Street. b. Along Type "B" streets, no more than two drive-through lanes shall be permitted along that lot's street frontage. In addition, no more than sixty percent (60%) of the lot's frontage along a Type "B" street shall be dedicated to auto-related site elements (see illustration below). c. Drive-through lanes shall be hidden behind a screening device (min. 4' in height) along the Type "B" street frontage. There shall be no limit to the number or frontage of drive-through lanes located along alleys. Image showing appropriate design of auto-related site elements d. All off-street loading, unloading, and trash pick-up areas shall be located along alleys only. Such uses may be located along Type "B" streets only if the lot has no access to an alley. Any off-street loading, unloading, or trash pick-up areas shall be screened in accordance with Section 21.9.7. 8.Design of Parking Structures. a. All frontages of parking structures located on Type "A" Streets shall be lined by active commercial uses on the ground floor to a minimum depth of 25'. b. Parking structure facades on all public streets (except alleys) shall be designed with both vertical (façade rhythm of 20'—30') and horizontal (aligning with horizontal elements in the block) articulation. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 18 of 20 Images showing appropriate design of parking structures c. Where above ground structured parking is located at the perimeter of a building, it shall be screened in such a way that cars on all parking levels are not visible from adjacent buildings or the street. Parking garage ramps shall not be visible from any public street. Ideally, ramps shall not be located along the perimeter of the parking structure. Architectural screens shall be used to articulate the façade, hide parked vehicles, and shield lighting. 9.Civic/Open Space Standards. a. The provision of adequate and appropriate civic/open space areas shall be integral to all development in the district. The minimum requirement for civic/open space in the district is ten percent (10%) of the gross area of the property(ies) proposed for rezoning under a single Conceptual or Development Plan which shall be dedicated open space and shall be included in the zoning change/development plan application for a proposed MU zoning district. b. The civic/open space provided shall be appropriately designed and scaled in each of the district components. c. The following criteria shall be used to evaluate the merits of proposed civic/open spaces in the MU: i. The extent to which environmental elements preserved are considered as "features" or "focal points" and integrated into and prominently located as "front yards" in the development; adding value to the development; ii. The extent to which emphasis has been placed on preservation of existing wooded areas, view sheds, water bodies, topography, and stream corridors in a natural and contiguous state; iii. The extent to which pedestrian connectivity in the form of sidewalks, natural walking paths along stream and creek corridors has been addressed; and Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 19 of 20 iv. The extent to which a range of open spaces have been provided to be contiguous with existing open spaces and to invite passive recreational uses from plazas and squares to playgrounds, parks and environmental preserves, appropriately organized within the respective MU component. d. Open spaces may be in the form of pocket parks, children's play areas, squares, linear greens, and environmental preserves. Active sports fields and structured recreational activities shall be limited to less than ten percent (10%) of any parks located in the district. 10.Landscaping Standards. a. The purpose of landscaping in the MU is to enhance pedestrian and open space areas, to help delineate active areas from passive areas, to provide a screening buffer between pedestrians and vehicular circulation, utility functions, and incompatible adjacent developments. b. The applicant shall submit a landscape concept plan in conjunction with the zoning change and concept plan application. The landscape concept plan establishes the design direction and general schematics for all proposed landscaping including all aspects of the public realm such as street trees, plant/tree palette, streetscape treatments, pavement details, front yards, and medians; proposals for required parking lot landscaping, screening, design concepts for all open spaces, and lighting. c. Proposed landscaping shall meet the following standards: i. Be pedestrian oriented. ii. Designed in such a way to not create a security or physical hazard to pedestrians, bicyclists or motorists. iii. Enhance or complement the architectural design of the mixed-use development. iv. Provide visual interest year-round. Utilize water conservation methods and drought tolerant planting where possible. v. Shall be provided between parking lots and all adjacent sidewalks. vi. Meet the standards for Installation and maintenance in section 21.9.7(C). vii. Propose a plant/tree palette that mostly includes native species. I.APPLICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS. 1. An applicant requesting a rezoning to the MU shall submit an application that meets the requirements of this Section and Section 21.5.10(B). Application Requirements for a Planned Development District (PDD). 2. Processing of Application and Decision: shall meet the requirements of Section 21.5.10(C) for a Planned Development District (PDD). 3. The application shall submit a Conceptual and Development Plan that meets the requirements of Section 21.5.10(E) for a Planned Development District (PDD). In addition to the requirements of Section 21.5.10(E), the applicant shall also adequately demonstrate the compliance with the Development Standards within this Section. 4. The application for MU shall meet the standards in Section 21.5.10(F) Criteria for Approval and Section 21.5.10(G) Amendments for a Planned Development District (PDD). J.MODIFICATIONS. The City Council may approve modifications to any established standards in the MU after a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission based on unique site conditions and development context at the time of the application. In granting a modification, the City Council may impose any conditions Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 20 of 20 that it deems necessary or desirable to protect the public interest and implement the goals of the City's Sector Plan with respect to mixed use. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 10 Sec. 21.5.15. Design Overlay Districts (DO). -Reserved A.Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this section is to provide a set of Design Overlay Districts that correspond with existing zoning and establish a coherent character and encourage enduring and attractive development. B.Applicability. Standards in this section apply in addition to standards in Article 9 Site Design Standards to the extent that the standards in Article 9 are not in conflict with standards in this section. In case of any conflicts, the stricter of the 2 standards shall apply. C.Overlay Districts Established. Four (4) Overlay Districts shall be established per this Section. 1.Purpose and Applicability. a.Highway Commercial Overlay District (DOHC). The Highway Commercial Overlay District maintains land uses in the underlying current zoning. The Highway Commercial Overlay District is to be placed over I-10 and I-35 frontage where the underlying zoning is General Business (GB) zone. In addition, the Highway Commercial Overlay District shall apply to all properties with frontage on FM 78 as designated on Exhibit A. Development standards in this Overlay District are intended to take advantage of the visibility along the highway for more auto-oriented development while transitioning towards a more pedestrian oriented frontage along the interior roads. Generally, this frontage type may accommodate large-format retail or office sites with surface parking along the site's highway frontage. The goal is to minimize the impact of large, surface parking lots and discourage the "big-box" look. In addition, the site shall be planned in such a manner as to facilitate a more urban block infill development pattern with respect to building pads, parking, driveways and service areas. b.Campus Commercial Overlay District (DOCC). The Campus Commercial Overlay District shall maintain the land uses in the current underlying zoning. However, the development standards for this Overlay District are intended to address development in areas marked as campus commercial in the North and South Schertz Framework Plans. Development standards in this district are intended to take advantage of the large and underutilized parcels with access to regional connectors. Generally, this district may accommodate large-format office sites with surface parking within the interior of the lot/block and screened from public view along internal streets. The goal is to minimize the impact of large, surface parking lots and encourage the "office park" look. In addition, the site shall be planned in such a manner as to facilitate a more urban block infill development pattern with respect to building pads, parking, driveways, and service areas, when the market can accommodate it. c.Industrial Overlay District (DOI). The Industrial Overlay District maintains underlying uses from current zoning. The Industrial Overlay standards are intended to allow both small incremental redevelopment and large redevelopment of industrial uses. In addition, the site shall be planned in such a manner as to locate buildings at corners of intersections to anchor that intersection with mid-block screened surface parking along the corridor. d.Downtown Overlay District (DOD). The Downtown Overlay District is intended to implement the recommendations of the Schertz Downtown Revitalization Plan by establishing alternative development standards to facilitate adaptive reuse of existing structures. D.Standards in the Highway Commercial Overlay District. 1.Building Design Standards. a. The Building Design Standards and Guidelines for the Overlay Districts in North and South Sectors shall establish a coherent urban character and encourage enduring and attractive development. Development plans shall be reviewed by the Planning and Development Director or designee for Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 10 compliance with the standards below. Buildings shall be located and designed so that they provide visual interest and create enjoyable, human-scaled spaces. The following standards apply: i. Buildings shall be oriented towards Primary Streets, where the lot has frontage along a Primary Street. All other buildings shall be oriented towards the Secondary streets or Civic Spaces. If the lot does not front a Secondary street or the Primary then it may front a Tertiary street. ii. Primary entrance to buildings shall be located on the street along which the building is oriented. At intersections, corner buildings may have their primary entrances oriented at an angle to the intersection. iii. All primary entrances shall be oriented to the public sidewalk for ease of pedestrian access. Secondary and service entrances may be located from internal parking areas or alleys. iv.Façade Composition. a) Building facades with Highway and Primary street frontages shall be designed and built in tripartite architecture so that they have a distinct Base, Middle and Cap. b) Storefronts on façades that span multiple tenants shall use architecturally compatible materials, colors, details, awnings, signage and lighting fixtures. c) Building entrances shall be defined and articulated by using at least one of the following architectural elements: lintels, pediments, pilasters, columns, porticos, porches, overhangs, railings, balustrades, and others as appropriate. d) At least one of the following shall be used on Primary and Highway frontage building facades: corner emphasizing architectural features, pedimented gabled parapets, cornices, awnings, blade signs, arcades, or colonnades and balconies. v.Design of Automobile Related Building Site Elements. a) Drive-through lanes for commercial uses shall not be located along any Primary street. Drive-through lanes shall be hidden behind a Street Screen along the Secondary Street Frontage. b) No more than seventy-five (75%) of a lot's frontage along the Secondary Street frontage shall be occupied by gas pumps, canopies, and/or service bays. c) Any buildings associated with any automobile related use shall also have a pedestrian entrance at a Primary Street and/or a Secondary Street. d) Outdoor storage of vehicles or other products sold shall not be permitted along Primary Streets. Along a Secondary Street, outdoor storage of vehicles or other products sold shall not exceed seventy-five (75%) of a lot's frontage along that street. There shall be no such limitation along the Highway Frontage. However, any Highway Frontage with outdoor storage of vehicles or other products sold shall be screened with a 3' min. high Street Screen. The Street Screen shall be made up of: (i) the same material as the principal building or (ii) a living screen or (iii) a combination of the two. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 3 of 10 e) All off-street loading, unloading, and trash pickup areas shall be located along Secondary Streets. Any off-street loading, unloading, or trash pickup areas shall be screened using a Street Screen that is at least as tall as the trash containers and/or service equipment it is screening at the property line. The Street Screen shall be made up of: (i) the same material as the principal building or (ii) a living screen or (iii) a combination of the two. Illustration showing the application of standards for automobile-related site elements 2.Streetscape Standards. a. A landscaped yard of a minimum width of 20' shall be required on all lots with frontage along I-35 and I-10. A landscaped yard of a minimum width of 15' shall be required on all lots with frontage along FM 78. b. Landscaping required: Shade trees required per this section may be credited towards the shade trees required per Section 21.9.7(E)(2). The following plantings shall be required within the required yard per every 100' of linear frontage along the specific roadway: i. 3 shade trees, ii. 6 ornamental trees, iii. 8 shrubs (shrubs may be waived if Perimeter Landscaping is provided per Section 21.9.7(H)(2)), and iv. Ground cover, ornamental grasses, or turf grasses for the remaining unpaved areas. c. A six (6) foot sidewalk shall be required along the specified frontages unless a greater width facility (sidewalk or hike and bike trail) is required per Section 21.14.6. Such a facility may be placed within the required 20' yard. E.Standards in the Campus Commercial and Industrial Overlay Districts. 1.Building Form, Orientation, and Massing. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 4 of 10 a. Buildings shall be oriented towards Primary Streets with primary entrances along such streets if the building has frontage along a Primary Street. b. Building entrances shall be defined and articulated by at least one of the following architectural elements: lintels, pediments, pilasters, columns, porticos, porches, overhangs, railings, balustrades, and others as appropriate. c. Roof forms shall be simple, flat roofs with a continuous parapet. Roof mounted equipment shall be screened from view of any adjacent public street with an enclosure of the same material and color as the primary building material. 2.Design of automobile related building site elements. a. Drive-through lanes for commercial uses shall not be located along any primary street. Drive- through lanes shall be hidden behind a Street Screen along the Secondary Street frontage. b. No more than seventy-five (75%) of a lot's frontage along the Secondary Street frontage shall be occupied by gas pumps, canopies, and/or service bays. c. Any buildings associated with any automobile related use shall also have a pedestrian entrance at a Primary Street and/or a Secondary Street. d. Outdoor storage of vehicles or other products sold shall not be permitted along Primary Streets. Along a Secondary Street, outdoor storage of vehicles or other products sold shall not exceed seventy-five (75%) of a lot's frontage along that street. There shall be no such limitation along the Highway Frontage. However, any Highway Frontage with outdoor storage of vehicles or other products sold shall be screened with a 3' (min.) high Street Screen. The Street Screen shall be made up of: (i) the same material as the principal building or (ii) a living screen or (iii) a combination of the two. e. All off-street loading, unloading, and trash pickup areas shall be located along Secondary Streets. Any off-street loading, unloading, or trash pickup areas shall be screened using a Street Screen that is at least as tall as the trash containers and/or service equipment it is screening at the property line. The Street Screen shall be made up of: (a) the same material as the principal building or (b) a living screen or (c) a combination of the two. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 5 of 10 Illustration showing the application of standards for automobile-related site elements 4.Streetscape Standards. a. A landscaped yard of a minimum width of 20' shall be required on all lots with frontage along I-35 and I-10. b. Landscaping required: Shade trees required per this section may be credited towards the shade trees required per Section 21.9.7(E)(2). The following plantings shall be required within the required yard per every 100' of linear frontage along the specific roadway: i. 3 shade trees, ii. 6 ornamental trees, iii. 8 shrubs (shrubs may be waived if Perimeter Landscaping is provided per Section 21.9.7(H)(2), and iv. Ground cover, ornamental grasses, or turf grasses for the remaining unpaved areas. c. A six (6) foot sidewalk shall be required along the specified frontages unless a greater width facility (sidewalk or hike and bike trail) is required per Section 21.14.6. Such a facility may be placed within the required 20' yard. F.Downtown Overlay District. Downtown Schertz, specifically Main Street, has an existing character that should be preserved by rehabilitation of existing buildings. In addition, new and infill construction in the district shall reflect the character of the district during its period of significance. The key design principles establish essential goals for development in the Downtown Schertz to ensure the preservation, sustainability, and visual quality of this special environment. Buildings shall be located and designed so that they provide visual interest and create enjoyable, human-scaled spaces. The key design principles are: • Building facades must include appropriate architectural details and ornament to create variety and interest. • Buildings shall be built to, or close to, the sidewalk to define and enhance the pedestrian environment of Main Street between Schertz Parkway and E. Aviation Blvd. • Open space(s) and civic spaces shall be incorporated to provide usable public areas integral to the downtown environment. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 6 of 10 1.Applicability. The standards in this section (Downtown Overlay District) shall apply to properties zoned GB and R-2 as delineated in Exhibit A. The standards in Highway Commercial Overlay District shall apply to the properties located along FM 78 and as delineated in Exhibit A. For existing buildings, the following standards shall apply only to the extent that exterior modifications can be feasible made without triggering compliance with all City ordinances. Nothing in this section shall prevent existing residential structures from being adaptively reused to accommodate commercial uses provided the use is permitted in the underlying zoning district. Exhibit A: Downtown Overlay District Boundaries 2.Development standards. a. Dimensional and Development Standards: The Dimensional and Development Standards in Table 21.9.15A shall apply in lieu of the Standards established in Sec. 21.5.7 for the GB and R-2 zones within the Downtown Overlay District: Table 21.9.15A DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Mini- mum Lot Size Dimensions Yard Setback (ft) Misc. Lot Req's Zoning District Area, Lot Width, & Lot Depth Front Rear (NR) Rear (R) Side (NR) Side (R) P'king (min.) Max. Ht (ft.) Max. Imperv. Cover Key Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 7 of 10 GB- General Business None 5 (min.) 25 (max.) 0 (min.) 10 (min.) 10 (min.) 0 (min) 120 80% b, c, d, e R-2 Single Family Residential -2 None 5 (min.) 25 (max.) 10 (min.) 10 (min.) 10 (min.) 10 (min.) 1 per 500 sq.ft. for all uses 35 80% b, c, d b. Uses may require a Specific Use Permit. The City of Schertz will follow the guidelines outlined in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) study for Randolph Air Force Base. c. No variances may be permitted to exceed the maximum impervious cover limitations. d. Refer to Sec 21.9.15 for additional design requirements. e. Zero foot (0') minimum setbacks shall also meet fire separation requirements. 3.Design Standards. The following design standards shall provide property owners, developers, City staff, and decision makers adequate design guidance for retrofitting existing buildings and for new commercial and mixed use buildings. Existing residential buildings converted to accommodate commercial uses a.Location and Orientation on the lot. i. To the extent possible, buildings shall be oriented towards Main Street with the primary entrance located on that street. All primary entrances shall be oriented to the public sidewalk for ease of pedestrian access. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 8 of 10 Image showing primary and secondary entrances to buildings on Main Street. b.Façade Composition. i. A building's massing shall serve to define entry points and help orient pedestrians. ii. Non-residential and mixed use buildings, to the extent practicable, shall maintain twenty- five feet (25') to thirty-five feet (35') building facade widths or multiples thereof. iii. Variations in the rhythms within individual building facades shall be achieved within any block of building facades with architectural elements such as bays, columns, doors, windows, etc. iv. Breaks in the predominant rhythm may also be used to reinforce changes in massing and important elements such as building entrances, terminated vistas, or corner sites. v. Porches, stoops, eaves, awnings, blade signs, arcades, colonnades and balconies should be used along buildings and they may protrude beyond the setback line provided that they do not inhibit pedestrian movement within the public right-of-way. Balconies shall have external bottom supports. Variations in building rhythm using architectural features Building massing used to emphasize entrances Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 9 of 10 Allowed encroachments into the setback line c.Architectural Elements and Storefronts. i. An expression line or equivalent architectural element shall delineate divisions between floors of all buildings, and a cornice shall delineate the tops of facades that do not utilize a pitched roof. For retail storefronts, a transom, display window area and bulkhead at the base shall be utilized. ii. Building entrances may be defined and articulated by architectural elements such as lintels, pediments, pilasters, columns, porticos, porches, overhangs, railings, balustrades, and others as appropriate. All building elements should be compatible with the architectural style, materials, colors, and details of the building as a whole. Entrances to upper level uses may be defined and integrated into the design of the overall building facade. iii.Roofs. Flat roofs enclosed by parapets or sloped roofs shall be used to screen rooftop mechanical equipment. Mansard roofs and flat membrane-type roofs that are visible are prohibited. iv.Doors and Windows. Generally, windows shall be oriented vertically, and bay windows shall have external bottom supports. Dormer windows shall also be vertically proportioned and Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 10 of 10 slightly shorter than the windows below. In order to provide clear views of merchandise and perceived connections. v.Transparency Required. For all new buildings, the street-level floor along Main Street shall have transparent storefront windows covering no less than fifty percent (50%) of the façade area. Each floor of all building façades facing a street or plaza shall contain transparent windows covering at least fifteen percent (15%) of the façade area. vi. Ground floor retail building plate heights shall be at least fifteen feet (15') in height. vii.Storefronts. Retailers located at the street level shall primarily use storefronts to orient and advertise merchandise to customers. Retail buildings shall provide street-level pedestrian- oriented uses at the ground floor level. Storefronts on facade treatments that span multiple tenants shall use architecturally compatible materials, colors, details, awnings, signage, and lighting fixtures. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:30 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 4 Sec. 21.9.7. Landscaping. A.Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish landscaping requirements to enhance the community's ecological, environmental, and beautification efforts as well as its aesthetic qualities. It is the intent of this section to reduce the negative effects of glare, noise, erosion, and sedimentation caused by expanses of impervious and un-vegetated surfaces within the urban environment. It is the intent of this section to preserve and improve the natural and urban environment by recognizing that the use of landscaping elements can contribute to the processes of air purification, oxygen, regeneration, groundwater recharge, noise abatement, glare and heat, provision of habitats for wildlife, and enhance the overall beauty of the City. B.Enforcement. If at any time after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the approved landscaping is found to be in nonconformance with standards and criteria of this section, notice by the City may be issued to the owner, citing the violation and describing what action is required to comply with this section. The owner, tenant or agent shall have forty-five (45) days after the date of said notice to restore landscaping as required. The City may extend the time of compliance based on weather conditions. If the landscaping is not restored within the allotted time, such person shall be in violation of this UDC. C.Single Family and Duplex Residential Installation and Maintenance. 1. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy sod shall be in place in full front and rear yards, except for landscape beds and gardens. On property containing a minimum of one-half (½) acre or greater, sod in front and rear yards shall be planted adjacent to the slab for a distance of fifty feet (50') and for a distance of twenty feet (20') in side yards. 2. All landscaped areas shall be irrigated with an approved automatic underground irrigation system unless the landscaped area has been designed utilizing xeriscaping methods. All irrigation systems shall be designed and sealed in accordance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and shall be professionally installed. No irrigation shall be required for undisturbed natural areas or undisturbed existing trees. 3. Vegetation other than grasses or ground cover under six inches (6") in height is prohibited in any City right-of-way unless specifically authorized in writing by the City Manager or his/her designee. 4. Landscape planting shall not be erected or installed in such a manner as to interfere with traffic view or impose a safety hazard. 5. New landscaped areas shall be prepared so as to achieve a soil depth of at least two inches (2"). 6. Every single family residential lot shall provide a minimum of two (2) shade trees which are a minimum of two and one-half inches (2.5") caliper measured at four feet (4') above ground level at the time of planting. D.Nonresidential and Multi-Family. The provisions of this section apply to new construction except public water and wastewater facilities for which only subsections 14 and 16 below apply. Existing developments where all structures are not being demolished, do not have to comply with all of these requirements. Rather they cannot decrease compliance with an individual requirement to the point that they no longer comply with that individual requirement. Installation and Maintenance. 1. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any building or structure, all screening and landscaping shall be in place in accordance with the landscape plan approved as part of the Site Plan. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:30 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 4 2. In any case in which a Certificate of Occupancy is sought at a season of the year in which the City determines that it would be impractical to plant trees, shrubs or grass, or to lay turf, a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued for up to four (4) months. 3. All landscaped areas shall be irrigated with an approved automatic underground irrigation system unless the landscaped area has been designed utilizing xeriscaping methods. All irrigation systems shall be designed and sealed in accordance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and shall be professionally installed. No irrigation shall be required for undisturbed natural areas or undisturbed existing trees. 4. Vegetation other than approved grasses or ground cover under six inches (6") in height is prohibited in any City right-of-way unless specifically authorized in writing by the City Manager or his/her designee, after consultation with the Director of Public Works or his/her designee. 5. Trees planted shall be a minimum of two and one-half inches (2.5") caliper measured at four feet (4') above ground level at the time of planting. All trees planted to meet the minimum landscaping, requirements of this section shall be planted so as to provide for no impervious material within the drip line of the tree. For the purposes of determining the drip line to meet the requirements of this section, the drip line radius shall be measured as being ten (10) times the caliper of the tree. For example, a two and one-half inch (2.5") tree will have a twenty-five inch (25") radius or fifty inch (50") diameter. Tree wells or tree grates may be utilized to meet the requirements of this section. The City may, at its option, require certification by a registered arborist that adequate space has been provided for pervious cover beneath the drip line of a tree. 6. New landscaped areas shall be prepared so as to achieve a soil depth of at least two inches (2"). 7. The use of architectural planters in nonresidential districts may be permitted in fulfillment of landscape requirements subject to approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission at the time of Site Plan approval. 8. Landscape planting shall not be erected or installed in such a manner as to interfere with traffic view or impose a safety hazard. 9. A minimum twenty foot (20') wide landscape buffer shall be provided adjacent to any public right-of- way. Trees shall be planted at an average density of one (1) tree per twenty linear feet (20') of street frontage except for public schools. The landscape buffer shall require an irrigation system and shall be maintained by the property owner. The requirements of this section are not applicable to properties zoned Main Street Mixed Use (MSMU) or Main Street Mixed-Use - New Development (MSMU-ND). 10. A minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the total land area of any proposed multifamily or nonresidential development shall be landscaped and shall be comprised of trees, shrubs, sod or other ground cover. In the event of the construction of a phased development, the minimum twenty percent (20%) requirement shall apply to each phase as it is developed. 11. All commercial and multi-family properties shall provide shade trees at a ratio of nine (9) trees per acre. Industrial property shall provide shade trees at a ratio of six (6) trees per acre. Public schools shall provide shade trees at a ratio of at least four (4) trees per acre. Existing trees may be counted toward meeting the requirements of this section. 12. Interior Landscaping. A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the gross parking areas shall be devoted to living landscaping which includes grass, ground covers, plants, shrubs and trees. Gross parking area is to be measured from the edge of the parking and/or driveway and sidewalks. Interior landscaping requirements do not apply to public water and wastewater facilities if an eight feet (8') masonry fence is provide[d] at or near the property boundary. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:30 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 3 of 4 13. Interior areas of parking lots shall contain planting islands located so as to best relieve the expanse of paving. Planter islands must be located no further apart than every twenty (20) parking spaces and at the terminus of all rows of parking. Such islands shall be a minimum of 162 square feet or nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18') in size. Planter islands shall contain a combination of trees, shrubs, lawn, ground cover and other appropriate materials provided such landscaping does not cause visual interference within the parking area. This subsection does not apply to public schools or properties zoned Main Street Mixed Use (MSMU) or Main Street Mixed-Use - New Development (MSMU-ND). 14. Perimeter Landscape Area -– Perimeter landscaping shall be required in the following scenarios: a)Where a nonresidential or multifamily use adjacent to a nonresidential or multifamily use that is zoned for nonresidential or multifamily uses shall provide a minimum five-foot (5') landscape buffer adjacent to those uses except where the building extends into that five foot (5') landscape buffer. i.A minimum of one (1) shade tree shall be planted for each one-hundred linear feet (100') of landscape buffer except where the entire five-foot (5') wide landscape buffer is encumbered by an easement that does not allow the planting of trees. b) A nonresidential or multifamily use adjacent to a single family or duplex residential use or single family or duplex residentially zoned property shall provide a minimum twenty-foot (20') landscape buffer adjacent to the proper line of the residential use or residentially zoned property. If this scenario is in the Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) or the Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU-ND) then the landscape buffer shall be a minimum of five feet (5’). i.A minimum of one (1) shade tree [s]hall be planted for each thirty (30) linear feet of landscape buffer. The landscape buffer shall be covered with grass or another solid vegetative cover. ii.The landscape buffer shall include a masonry wall which shall be eight feet (8') in height unless in the Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) or the Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU-ND). c)The requirement of this subsection doe[s] not apply to public water and wastewater facilities if an eight foot (8') masonry wall is provided at or near the property boundary. F.Landscape Plan Required. A landscape plan shall be submitted to the City for approval. The landscape plan may be submitted as a part of the Site Plan. The landscape plan shall contain the following information: 1. location of all existing trees with indication as to those to be preserved; 2. location of all plants and landscaping material to be used including paving, benches, screens, fountains, statues, or other landscaping features; 3. species of all plant material to be used; 4. size of all plant material to be used; 5. spacing of plant material where appropriate; 6. type of watering system and location of watering source, irrigation, sprinkler, or water system, including placement of water sources; 7. description of maintenance provisions of the landscaping plan; and 8. persons responsible for the preparation of the landscape plan. (Ord. No. 16-S-27 , §§ 3, 4, 8-30-2016; Ord. No. 18-S-04 , § 1(Exh. A), 1-23-2018; Ord. No. 18-S-24 , § 1(Exh. A), 8-7- 2018; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6-2021; Ord. No. 23-S-07 , § 1(Exh. A), 3-14-2023) Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:30 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 4 of 4 Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.14.3. Additional Design Requirements. A.Purpose and Applicability. 1. The purpose of this Section is to establish additional development standards applicable to certain streets within the City to ensure uniform and quality development resulting in an attractive environment compatible with businesses and residential dwellings which does the following: a. provides an environment and living conditions favorable to the public; b. provides a creative approach to land use and related physical development; c. creates a pattern of development which preserves trees and outstanding natural topography and prevents soil erosion and pollution; d. encourages mixed use development through innovative uses of modern development concepts; and e. produces open space and recreation areas. 2. The requirements of this section shall be applicable to all roadways classified as Principal Arterials or Secondary Arterials in accordance with section 21.14.1 including, but not limited to, Schertz Parkway, FM 3009, Old Wiederstein Road, Country Club Blvd, FM 78, FM 1518, FM 482, and Wiederstein Road. B.Permitted Uses. Buildings, structures and land shall be used in accordance with the uses permitted in the applicable zoning district and shall comply with the dimensional requirements of that district in accordance with Article 5 of this UDC. C.Building Setback Line. A minimum fifty foot (50') building setback shall be required adjacent to all rights-of- way. A waiver may be granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission which would allow for a reduction in the minimum required setback when an alternative site layout and design provides for additional open space or landscaping and off-street parking will be located entirely at the rear of the building or lot. In no case shall the minimum building setback be reduced less than the minimum required setback for the applicable zoning district. The requirements of this section are not applicable to properties zoned Main Street Mixed-Use (MSMU) or Main Street Mixed-Use - New Development (MSMU-ND). D.Driveways and Access (Connectivity). Access shall be limited to provide for safe traffic flow and the design shall provide interior drives to limit the number of accesses to the public right-of-way. Access easement should be utilized to limit the number of driveway accesses. Accesses should be planned to match existing driveways or street intersections on the opposite side of the street. All driveways shall have a minimum sight distance of 240 feet. E.Screening and Buffering. A masonry screening wall a minimum of eight foot (8') in height shall be provided where the rear yard of any residential or nonresidential lot abuts a Principal or Secondary Arterial. Any masonry screening wall constructed as part of a new residential subdivision shall be constructed of a like and similar material and color as screening walls in adjacent subdivisions to provide a consistent streetscape. Where the rear yard of any residential lot abuts right-of-way, a minimum twenty foot (20') wide landscape buffer shall be provided adjacent to the right-of-way. Additionally, trees shall be planted at an average density of one (1) tree per twenty linear feet (20') of street frontage except for public schools. The landscape buffer shall require an irrigation system and shall be maintained by the property owner. The requirements of this section are not applicable to properties zoned Main Street Mixed-Use (MSMU) or Main Street Mixed-Use - New Development (MSMU-ND). (Ord. No. 16-S-27 , § 9, 8-30-2016; Ord. No. 17-S-40 , § 1(Exh. A), 10-24-2017; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6- 2021; Ord. No. 23-S-07 , § 1(Exh. A), 3-14-2023) Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.5.2. Zoning Districts Established. The City is hereby geographically divided into zoning districts and the boundaries of those districts herein are delineated upon the Official Zoning Map of the City. The use and dimensional regulations as set out in this Article are uniform in each district. Zoning districts are established in compliance with adopted Comprehensive Land Plan and Master Thoroughfare Plan. The districts established shall be known as follows: Table 21.5.2 Symbol Zoning District Name PRE Predevelopment District R-1 Single-Family Residential District R-2 Single-Family Residential District R-3 Two-Family Residential District R-4 Apartment/Multi-Family Residential District R-6 Single-Family Residential District R-7 Single-Family Residential District R-A Single-Family Residential/Agricultural District GH Garden Home Residential District TH Townhome District MHS Manufactured Home Subdivision District MHP Manufactured Home Park District OP Office and Professional District NS Neighborhood Services District GB General Business District GB-2 General Business District-2 M-1 Manufacturing District (Light) M-2 Manufacturing District (Heavy) PUB Public Use District PDD Planned Development District AD Agricultural District EN Estate Neighborhood PDD MSMU Main Street Mixed-Use District MSMU-ND Main Street Mixed-Use New Development District (Ord. No. 13-S-22 , § 1, 7-16-2013; Ord. No. 14-S-47 , § 1, 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 23-S-07 , § 1(Exh. A), 3-14-2023) PROPOSED UDC AMENDMENT Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 3 Sec. 21.5.5. Statement of Purpose and Intent for Residential Districts. A.Predevelopment District (PRE). Intended for use for undeveloped land in the City or as a temporary designation for existing uses for newly annexed property. This zoning is also suitable for areas where development is premature due to lack of utilities, capacity or service and for areas that are unsuitable for development because of physical constraints or potential health or safety hazards. No improvements, construction or structures may be undertaken without obtaining a building permit and no occupancy of such improvements and structures without obtaining a certificate of occupancy. B.Single-Family Residential District (R-1). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings on a minimum lot size of 9,600 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. C.Single-Family Residential District (R-2). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings with a minimum lot size of 8,400 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. D.Two-Family Residential District (R-3). Comprised of two (2) single-family attached residential dwellings with a minimum lot size of 9,000 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. E.Apartment/Multi-Family Residential District (R-4). Intended for apartment and multi-family developments including, but not limited to apartment buildings, duplex, garden apartments, condominium units, assisted living centers, nursing homes and other similar uses. Due to the infrastructure requirements for such districts, the City may require the applicant seeking such zoning classification to establish (i) the adequacy of available access and utility facilities, (ii) sufficiency of drainage, and (iii) provision of sufficient open space. The minimum lot size in such district is 10,000 square feet for three (3) units and 1,800 square feet for each additional dwelling unit. The maximum density shall be twenty-four (24) units per acre. Apartment/Multi- Family Residential Districts should not be located in areas where they would increase traffic through single- family neighborhoods and should be located adjacent to arterial streets with sufficient capacity to carry the increased traffic generated. Multi-family developments are suitable buffers between single-family districts and commercial uses. Multi-family districts should be buffered from non-residential land uses and from pollution sources and environmental hazards. Twenty percent (20%) of the total platted area shall be provided as common, usable open space. F.Single-Family Residential District (R-6). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings that are on a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. This district is intended to be developed using the more contemporary building styles and allowing those dwellings to be constructed on relatively small lots. The maximum size tract that can be zoned R-6 is 30 acres. G.Single-Family Residential District (R-7). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings on a minimum lot size of 6,600 square feet, together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. This district is intended to be developed using the more contemporary building styles and allowing those dwellings to be constructed on relatively small lots. The maximum size tract that can be zoned R-7 is 40 acres. H.Single-Family Residential/Agricultural District (RA). Intended to provide for areas in which agricultural land may be held in such use for as long as is practical and reasonable. Residences in this District are intended to be on a minimum lot size of 21,780 square feet (one-half acre). This District is suitable for areas where development is premature due to lack of utilities, capacity or service, and for areas that are unsuitable for development because of physical restraints or potential health or safety hazards. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 3 I.Garden Homes Residential District (GH). Comprised of single-family detached residential dwellings on a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet together with the schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units. This District allows the main structure to be constructed coincident with one (1) of the side property lines, and requires only one (1) side yard setback in order to maximize lot usage and yet maintain a neighborhood character consistent with conventional single-family detached homes. No area shall be designated GH that contains less than five (5) adjoining lots on a street. Zero lot line homes shall have no windows on the side of the house, which abuts the property line. Entire frontage of one (1) side of the street in the block must be included in the GH designation. Exception may be made where an alley breaks the block on that side of the street. Homes will be uniformly located on the same side of the lot within a street block. J.Townhome District (TH). Comprised of an attached residential dwelling unit in structures built to accommodate three (3) to six (6) units per structure. Density shall not exceed twelve (12) units per gross acre. Townhome units shall be constructed on a single lot, or on adjacent individual lots. Individual ownership of the townhome units is encouraged. Minimum lot area shall not be less than 2,500 square feet per dwelling unit. Ten percent (10%) of the total platted area shall be provided as common, usable open space. This District should not be located in areas where it would increase traffic through single-family neighborhoods and should be adjacent to arterial streets with sufficient capacity to carry the increased traffic generated. K.Manufactured Home Subdivision District (MHS). Intended to recognize that certain areas of the City are suitable for a mixture of single-family dwelling units and HUD-Code manufactured homes, to provide adequate space and site diversification for residential purposes designed to accommodate the peculiarities and design criteria of manufactured homes, along with single-family residences, to promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development, to promote stability of development, to protect the character of the district, to conserve the value of land and buildings, and to protect the City's tax base. This District provides for the creation and/or subdivision of any lot, tract or parcel of land used for the placement of manufactured homes. This District is not intended to prohibit or unduly restrict any type of housing but to ensure compatibility in housing types between manufactured home subdivisions and surrounding single family residential subdivisions and recognizing their inherent differences. L.Manufactured Home Park District (MHP). Intended to provide adequate space and site diversification for residential purposes designed to accommodate the peculiarities and design criteria of manufactured homes, to promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development, to promote stability of development, to protect the character of the district, to conserve the value of land and buildings, and to protect the City's tax base. This District provides for the creation of tracts of land used for the placement of multiple manufactured homes on a single lot, tract or parcel of land and utilized for rent or lease. This District is not intended to prohibit or unduly restrict any type of housing but to ensure compatibility between manufactured home parks and surrounding properties and recognizing the inherent differences in housing types between manufactured home parks and other residential districts. M.Agricultural District (AD). Intended to provide as a base zoning district in areas designated as agricultural conservation on the North and South Schertz Framework Plans. Residences in this District are intended to be on a minimum lot size of 217,800 square feet (five acres). Clustering of up to two homes may be allowed on the same lot subject to setback requirements. This District is suitable for areas where development is premature due to lack of utilities, capacity or service, and for areas that are unsuitable for development because of physical restraints or potential health or safety hazards. 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 single-family and multi-family residential uses, and low intensity commercial uses. Reduced setbacks and parking requirements are provided as part of this district due to physical restraints. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 3 of 3 O.Main Street Mixed-Use New Development District (MSMU-ND). Intended to provide a base zoning district in the area along Main Street, specifically for new development of existing properties. This district is intended to mirror The Main Street Mixed-Use District (MSMU), allowing for single-family and multi-family residential uses, and low intensity commercial uses. Reduced setbacks, parking requirements, along with reduced landscape buffers are provided as part of this district due to physical restraints of the existing properties. (Ord. No. 13-S-22, § 2, 7-16-2013 ; Ord. No. 14-S-47 , § 2, 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6-2021; Ord. No. 23-S-07 , § 1(Exh. A), 3-14-2023) Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.5.6. Statement of Purpose and Intent for Nonresidential Districts. A.Office and Professional District (OP). Intended to provide suitable areas for the development of office structures as well as office park developments on appropriately designed and attractively landscaped sites. It is also intended to provide ancillary retail service (restaurants, coffee shops, newsstands, etc.) for such office developments. Due to the intensity of these developments, this District should be generally located along major transportation corridors, and be properly buffered from less intensive residential uses. B.Neighborhood Services District (NS). Intended to provide suitable areas for the development of certain limited service and retail uses in proximity to residential neighborhoods in order to more conveniently accommodate the basic everyday retail and service needs of nearby residents. Such uses occur most often on the periphery of established neighborhoods at the intersection of collectors and minor arterials, and are generally on sites of approximately one (1) to three (3) acres in size. These developments are to have generous landscaping and contain non-residential uses, which do not attract long distance traffic trips. This District should be properly buffered from residential uses and protected from pollution and/or environmental hazards. C.General Business District (GB). Intended to provide suitable areas for the development of non-residential uses which offer a wide variety of retail and service establishments that are generally oriented toward serving the overall needs of the entire community. These businesses are usually located on appropriately designed and attractively landscaped sites and along principal transportation corridors. D.General Business District-2 (GB-2). Intended to provide suitable areas for the development of non-residential and light industrial uses that offer a wide variety of retail and service establishments that are generally oriented toward serving the overall needs of the entire community. These businesses are usually located on appropriately designed and attractively landscaped sites and along principal transportation corridors. These facilities should not emit dust, odor, smoke, gas or fumes, or any other hazardous elements, which are detectable beyond the boundary of the property. Due to the traffic generated by such uses, these districts should be located on arterial streets. In reviewing the proposed development, other infrastructure considerations such as water, electric, sewer, gas and fire line pressure should be taken into account. Where several lots are to be jointly developed as a light manufacturing area, restrictive covenants and development restrictions encouraging high-level design and maintenance are encouraged. E.Manufacturing District-Light (M-1). Intended to provide a suitable area for the development of light industrial, assembly and manufacturing, warehouse and distribution facilities. These facilities should not emit dust, odor, smoke, gas or fumes, or any other hazardous elements, which are detectable beyond the boundary of the property. Due to the traffic generated by such uses, these districts should be located on arterial streets. In reviewing the proposed development, other infrastructure considerations such as water, electric, sewer, gas and fire line pressure should be taken into account. Where several lots are to be jointly developed as a light manufacturing area, restrictive covenants and development restrictions encouraging high-level design and maintenance are encouraged. F.Manufacturing District—Heavy (M-2). Intended to provide a suitable park-like area for the development of intensive industrial/manufacturing activities, which tend to emit certain offensive features such as odor, noise, dust, smoke and/or vibrations, but under controlled conditions. Specific Use Permit will be required by all activities locating in this area. Uses shall also recognize the need for increased water pressure and capacity in order to provide adequate fire protection. G.Public Use District (PUB). Intended to identify and provide a zoning classification for land that is owned or may be owned by the City, County, State, or Federal Government or the School District; land that has been dedicated to the City for public use such as parks and recreation, and land designated and dedicated to the City as a greenbelt. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 6 Sec. 21.5.7. Dimensional and Developmental Standards. A.General. All projects or developments shall comply with all of the applicable dimensional and development standards of this Article. Additional requirements may also apply as required in other sections of this UDC. All area requirements and lot sizes shall be calculated based on gross acres. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 6 Table 21.5.7.A DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Minimum Lot Size And Dimensions Minimum Yard Setback (Ft) Miscellaneous Lot Requirements Code Zoning District Area Sq. Ft. Width Ft. Depth Ft. Front Ft. Side Ft. Rear Ft. Minimum Off- Street Parking Spaces Max Height Ft. Max Imperv Cover Key R-1 Single-Family Residential District-1 9,600 80 120 25 10 20 2 35 50% h,j,k,l, m,o R-2 Single-Family Residential District-2 8,400 70 120 25 10 20 2 35 50% h,j,k,l, m,o R-3 Two-Family Residential District 9,000 75 120 25 10 20 2 35 60% h,j,k,l, m,o R-4 Apartment/Multi-Family Residential District 10,000 100 100 25 10 20 2 35 75% a,b,j,k, l,m R-6 Single-Family Residential District-6 7,200 60 120 25 10 20 2 35 50% h,k,l, m,n,o R-7 Single-Family Residential District-7 6,600 60 110 25 10 20 2 35 50% h,k,l, m,n,o R-A Single-Family- Residential/Agriculture 21,780 - - 25 25 25 2 35 50% h,k,l, m,n GH Garden Home Residential District 5,000 50 100 10 10 10 2 35 75% c,d,e,f, g,k,l,m TH Townhome District 2,500 25 100 25 10 20 2 35 75% h,j,k,l, m MHS Manufactured Home Subdivision District 6,600 60 110 25 10 20 2 35 50% j,k,l, m,o MHP Manufactured Home Park District 43,560 - - 25 12.5 25 - 35 50% j,k,l,m AD Agricultural District 217,800 100 100 25 25 25 2 35 30% h,k,o MSMU Main Street Mixed Use 5,000 50 100 10 5 10 2 35 80% h,j,k,m, n,p MSMU-ND Main Street Mixed Use-New Development 5,000 50 100 10 5 10 2 35 80% j,k,m,p Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 3 of 6 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. 2 parking spaces per bedroom plus 5%. 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. For properties on Main Street, the City Engineer may authorize a reduction to no less than 10' if there are no sight distance issues. i. Minimum lot area for each unit. j. 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. l. 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. p.Not subject to the requirements in section 21.10.4 Table 21.5.7.B DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (d) Minimum Lot Size And Dimensions Minimum Yard Setback (Ft) Miscellaneous Lot Requirements Code Zoning District Area Sq. Ft. Width Ft. Depth Ft. Front Ft. Rear Adj Non- Res Zone Rear Adj. Res Zone Side Adj Non- Res Zone Side Adj Res Zone Max Ht. Ft. Max Imperv Cover Key OP Office/ Professional 6,000 60 100 25 0 25 0 25 35 70% a, b, c, d Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 4 of 6 NS Neighborhood Services 10,000 100 100 25a 0 25 0 25 35 80% a, b, c, d GB General Business 10,000 100 100 25 0 25 0 25 120 80% a, b, c, d GB-2 General Business-2 10,000 100 100 25 0 25 0 25 120 80% a, b, c, d M-1 Light Manufacturing 10,000 100 100 25 0 50c 0 25b 120 80% a, b, c, d M-2 Heavy Manufacturing 10,000 100 100 25 0 50c 0 25b 120 80% a, b, c, d PUB Public Use District 10,000 100 100 25 0 15 0 25 35 70% a, c, d Key: a. See Article 10 for parking requirements. b. Uses may require a Specific Use Permit. The City of Schertz will follow the guidelines outlined in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) study for Randolph Air Force Base. c. No variances may be permitted to exceed the maximum impervious cover limitations. d. Refer to Article 14, Sec. 21.14.3 for additional design requirements. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 5 of 6 B.Additional Dimensional and Development Standards. 1. All lots developed for residential purposes shall comply with the lot area, minimum setbacks and height requirements established in table 21.5.7A for the zoning district(s) in which the lot(s) is/are located. All lots developed for allowed non-residential purposes, within residential zoning districts, shall comply with lot, area and height requirements established in table 21.5.7A for the zoning district(s) in which the lot(s) is/are located. 2. All lots developed for non-residential purposes shall comply with lot, area, minimum setbacks, and maximum height requirements established for the zoning district(s) in which the lot(s) is located, as established in table 21.5.7B. 3. All lots shall have at least the minimum area, width and depth as indicated in the tables 21.5.7A and 21.5.7B in this section. 4. Platted subdivisions established by a duly approved plat filed prior to adoption of this UDC shall be exempt from meeting any new lot width, depth, and/or square footage requirements. 5. No lot existing at the time of passage of this UDC shall be reduced in size below the minimum area requirements set forth in tables 21.5.7A and 21.5.7B. 6. Minimum lot size requirements shall not apply to previously platted lots that are annexed into the City, but shall apply in the event of a vacation and replat of such property. All other requirements of this UDC shall nevertheless apply. 7. No portion of any building on a residential lot may be located on any lot closer to any lot line or to the street right-of-way line than is authorized in table 21.5.7A set forth in this section unless otherwise listed below: a. Where the frontage on one (1) side of a street is divided by two (2) or more zoning districts, the front yard setback shall comply with the requirements of most restrictive district for the entire frontage between the nearest intersecting streets. b. Where the building setback line has been established by plat and exceeds the requirements of this UDC, the more restrictive setback line shall apply. c. The front yard setback 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 may project into the required front yard, not to exceed two (2) feet. d.Side Yards: 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, cornices and other architectural features projecting not to exceed twelve (12) inches into the required side yard, and roof eaves projecting not to exceed twenty-four (24) inches into the required side yard. e.Rear Yards: Every part of a required rear yard shall be open and unobstructed, except for accessory buildings, uses and structures as permitted and the ordinary projections of window sills, belt courses, cornices and roof overhangs and other architectural features projecting not to exceed twenty-four (24) inches into the required rear yard. f. Where lots have double frontage, running from one street to another, a required front yard setback shall be provided on both streets. g.Mixed Use Building: In a building serving dwelling and other uses, in any district, the height and area regulations applicable to non-residential buildings shall apply. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:28 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 6 of 6 h. There shall not be more than one (1) residential dwelling on a platted lot of a duly recorded plat of a single-family residential use. (Ord. No. 13-S-22 , § 3, 7-16-2013; Ord. No. 14-S-47 , § 3, 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6-2021) Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 2 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. [Permitted Use Table Here] Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 2 C.New and Unlisted Uses. 1. It is recognized that new or unlisted types of land use may seek to locate in the City. In order to provide for such contingencies, a determination of any new or unlisted form of land use shall be made in accordance with this section. 2. For uses in which an applicant requests a Specific Use Permit, the City Manager or his/her designee shall follow the procedures for granting an SUP in accordance with section 21.5.11 of this UDC. 3. It is recognized that the permitted use chart may require amendment, from time to time, to allow for uses that were otherwise not permitted. In the event an amendment to the permitted use chart is required, the procedure for the amendment shall be the same as required for an amendment to the text of the UDC in accordance with section 21.4.7 of this UDC. D. Limited Uses. 1. Tattoo Parlors/Studios in the Main Street Mixed Use District and the Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District shall have the following limited uses: a. No tattoo studio shall be within 900 feet of another tattoo studio (property line to property line). (Ord. No. 13-S-22 , § 4, 7-16-2013; Ord. No. 14-S-47 , § 4, 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 20-S-29, § 1(Exh. A), 10-27-2020; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6-2021; Ord. No. 21-S-44 , § 1(Exh. A), 10-26-2021) Proposed UDC Amendment Article 5 – Permitted Use Table Proposed changes to Article 5 – Permitted Use Table to add uses to Main Street Zoning Districts Zoning District P=Permitted/ S= Specific Use Permit Permitted Uses Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Tattoo Parlor/Studio Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Multi-Family Apartment Dwelling Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P One-Family Dwelling Attached Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Private Club Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Theater, Indoor Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Two-Family Dwelling Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Automobile Parking Structure/Garage Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Microbrewery/Brewpub Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Dance Hall/Night Club Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Municipal Uses Operated by the City of Schertz Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) P Pet Store Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Tattoo Parlor/Studio Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Multi-Family Apartment Dwelling Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P One-Family Dwelling Attached Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Private Club Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Theater, Indoor Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Two-Family Dwelling Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Automobile Parking Structure/Garage Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Microbrewery/Brewpub Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Dance Hall/Night Club Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU- ND) P Municipal Uses Operated by the City of Schertz No other changes are proposed. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.5.12. - Reserved Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.5.14. - Reserved Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.5.15. - Reserved Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:30 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 3 Sec. 21.9.7. Landscaping. A.Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish landscaping requirements to enhance the community's ecological, environmental, and beautification efforts as well as its aesthetic qualities. It is the intent of this section to reduce the negative effects of glare, noise, erosion, and sedimentation caused by expanses of impervious and un-vegetated surfaces within the urban environment. It is the intent of this section to preserve and improve the natural and urban environment by recognizing that the use of landscaping elements can contribute to the processes of air purification, oxygen, regeneration, groundwater recharge, noise abatement, glare and heat, provision of habitats for wildlife, and enhance the overall beauty of the City. B.Enforcement. If at any time after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the approved landscaping is found to be in nonconformance with standards and criteria of this section, notice by the City may be issued to the owner, citing the violation and describing what action is required to comply with this section. The owner, tenant or agent shall have forty-five (45) days after the date of said notice to restore landscaping as required. The City may extend the time of compliance based on weather conditions. If the landscaping is not restored within the allotted time, such person shall be in violation of this UDC. C.Single Family and Duplex Residential Installation and Maintenance. 1. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy sod shall be in place in full front and rear yards, except for landscape beds and gardens. On property containing a minimum of one-half (½) acre or greater, sod in front and rear yards shall be planted adjacent to the slab for a distance of fifty feet (50') and for a distance of twenty feet (20') in side yards. 2. All landscaped areas shall be irrigated with an approved automatic underground irrigation system unless the landscaped area has been designed utilizing xeriscaping methods. All irrigation systems shall be designed and sealed in accordance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and shall be professionally installed. No irrigation shall be required for undisturbed natural areas or undisturbed existing trees. 3. Vegetation other than grasses or ground cover under six inches (6") in height is prohibited in any City right-of-way unless specifically authorized in writing by the City Manager or his/her designee. 4. Landscape planting shall not be erected or installed in such a manner as to interfere with traffic view or impose a safety hazard. 5. New landscaped areas shall be prepared so as to achieve a soil depth of at least two inches (2"). 6. Every single family residential lot shall provide a minimum of two (2) shade trees which are a minimum of two and one-half inches (2.5") caliper measured at four feet (4') above ground level at the time of planting. D.Nonresidential and Multi-Family. The provisions of this section apply to new construction except public water and wastewater facilities for which only subsections 14 and 16 below apply. Existing developments where all structures are not being demolished, do not have to comply with all of these requirements. Rather they cannot decrease compliance with an individual requirement to the point that they no longer comply with that individual requirement. Installation and Maintenance. 1. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any building or structure, all screening and landscaping shall be in place in accordance with the landscape plan approved as part of the Site Plan. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:30 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 3 2. In any case in which a Certificate of Occupancy is sought at a season of the year in which the City determines that it would be impractical to plant trees, shrubs or grass, or to lay turf, a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued for up to four (4) months. 3. All landscaped areas shall be irrigated with an approved automatic underground irrigation system unless the landscaped area has been designed utilizing xeriscaping methods. All irrigation systems shall be designed and sealed in accordance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and shall be professionally installed. No irrigation shall be required for undisturbed natural areas or undisturbed existing trees. 4. Vegetation other than approved grasses or ground cover under six inches (6") in height is prohibited in any City right-of-way unless specifically authorized in writing by the City Manager or his/her designee, after consultation with the Director of Public Works or his/her designee. 5. Trees planted shall be a minimum of two and one-half inches (2.5") caliper measured at four feet (4') above ground level at the time of planting. All trees planted to meet the minimum landscaping, requirements of this section shall be planted so as to provide for no impervious material within the drip line of the tree. For the purposes of determining the drip line to meet the requirements of this section, the drip line radius shall be measured as being ten (10) times the caliper of the tree. For example, a two and one-half inch (2.5") tree will have a twenty-five inch (25") radius or fifty inch (50") diameter. Tree wells or tree grates may be utilized to meet the requirements of this section. The City may, at its option, require certification by a registered arborist that adequate space has been provided for pervious cover beneath the drip line of a tree. 6. New landscaped areas shall be prepared so as to achieve a soil depth of at least two inches (2"). 7. The use of architectural planters in nonresidential districts may be permitted in fulfillment of landscape requirements subject to approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission at the time of Site Plan approval. 8. Landscape planting shall not be erected or installed in such a manner as to interfere with traffic view or impose a safety hazard. 9. A minimum twenty foot (20') wide landscape buffer shall be provided adjacent to any public right-of- way. Trees shall be planted at an average density of one (1) tree per twenty linear feet (20') of street frontage except for public schools. The landscape buffer shall require an irrigation system and shall be maintained by the property owner. The requirements of this section are not applicable to properties zoned Main Street Mixed Use (MSMU) or Main Street Mixed-Use - New Development (MSMU-ND). 10. A minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the total land area of any proposed multifamily or nonresidential development shall be landscaped and shall be comprised of trees, shrubs, sod or other ground cover. In the event of the construction of a phased development, the minimum twenty percent (20%) requirement shall apply to each phase as it is developed. 11. All commercial and multi-family properties shall provide shade trees at a ratio of nine (9) trees per acre. Industrial property shall provide shade trees at a ratio of six (6) trees per acre. Public schools shall provide shade trees at a ratio of at least four (4) trees per acre. Existing trees may be counted toward meeting the requirements of this section. 12. Interior Landscaping. A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the gross parking areas shall be devoted to living landscaping which includes grass, ground covers, plants, shrubs and trees. Gross parking area is to be measured from the edge of the parking and/or driveway and sidewalks. Interior landscaping requirements do not apply to public water and wastewater facilities if an eight feet (8') masonry fence is provide[d] at or near the property boundary. Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:30 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 3 of 3 13. Interior areas of parking lots shall contain planting islands located so as to best relieve the expanse of paving. Planter islands must be located no further apart than every twenty (20) parking spaces and at the terminus of all rows of parking. Such islands shall be a minimum of 162 square feet or nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18') in size. Planter islands shall contain a combination of trees, shrubs, lawn, ground cover and other appropriate materials provided such landscaping does not cause visual interference within the parking area. This subsection does not apply to public schools or properties zoned Main Street Mixed Use (MSMU) or Main Street Mixed-Use - New Development (MSMU-ND). 14. Perimeter Landscape Area – Perimeter landscaping shall be required in the following scenarios: a) Where a nonresidential or multifamily use adjacent to a nonresidential or multifamily use that is zoned for nonresidential or multifamily uses shall provide a minimum five-foot (5') landscape buffer adjacent to those uses except where the building extends into that five foot (5') landscape buffer. i. A minimum of one (1) shade tree shall be planted for each one-hundred linear feet (100') of landscape buffer except where the entire five-foot (5') wide landscape buffer is encumbered by an easement that does not allow the planting of trees. b) A nonresidential or multifamily use adjacent to a single family or duplex residential use or single family or duplex residentially zoned property shall provide a minimum twenty-foot (20') landscape buffer adjacent to the proper line of the residential use or residentially zoned property. If this scenario is in the Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) or the Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU-ND) then the landscape buffer shall be a minimum of five feet (5’). i. A minimum of one (1) shade tree [s]hall be planted for each thirty (30) linear feet of landscape buffer. The landscape buffer shall be covered with grass or another solid vegetative cover. ii. The landscape buffer shall include a masonry wall which shall be eight feet (8') in height unless in the Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) or the Main Street Mixed Use – New Development District (MSMU-ND). c) The requirement of this subsection doe[s] not apply to public water and wastewater facilities if an eight foot (8') masonry wall is provided at or near the property boundary. F.Landscape Plan Required. A landscape plan shall be submitted to the City for approval. The landscape plan may be submitted as a part of the Site Plan. The landscape plan shall contain the following information: 1. location of all existing trees with indication as to those to be preserved; 2. location of all plants and landscaping material to be used including paving, benches, screens, fountains, statues, or other landscaping features; 3. species of all plant material to be used; 4. size of all plant material to be used; 5. spacing of plant material where appropriate; 6. type of watering system and location of watering source, irrigation, sprinkler, or water system, including placement of water sources; 7. description of maintenance provisions of the landscaping plan; and 8. persons responsible for the preparation of the landscape plan. (Ord. No. 16-S-27 , §§ 3, 4, 8-30-2016; Ord. No. 18-S-04 , § 1(Exh. A), 1-23-2018; Ord. No. 18-S-24 , § 1(Exh. A), 8-7- 2018; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6-2021; Ord. No. 23-S-07 , § 1(Exh. A), 3-14-2023) Created: 2023-07-18 12:49:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 21.14.3. Additional Design Requirements. A.Purpose and Applicability. 1. The purpose of this Section is to establish additional development standards applicable to certain streets within the City to ensure uniform and quality development resulting in an attractive environment compatible with businesses and residential dwellings which does the following: a. provides an environment and living conditions favorable to the public; b. provides a creative approach to land use and related physical development; c. creates a pattern of development which preserves trees and outstanding natural topography and prevents soil erosion and pollution; d. encourages mixed use development through innovative uses of modern development concepts; and e. produces open space and recreation areas. 2. The requirements of this section shall be applicable to all roadways classified as Principal Arterials or Secondary Arterials in accordance with section 21.14.1 including, but not limited to, Schertz Parkway, FM 3009, Old Wiederstein Road, Country Club Blvd, FM 78, FM 1518, FM 482, and Wiederstein Road. B.Permitted Uses. Buildings, structures and land shall be used in accordance with the uses permitted in the applicable zoning district and shall comply with the dimensional requirements of that district in accordance with Article 5 of this UDC. C.Building Setback Line. A minimum fifty foot (50') building setback shall be required adjacent to all rights-of- way. A waiver may be granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission which would allow for a reduction in the minimum required setback when an alternative site layout and design provides for additional open space or landscaping and off-street parking will be located entirely at the rear of the building or lot. In no case shall the minimum building setback be reduced less than the minimum required setback for the applicable zoning district. The requirements of this section are not applicable to properties zoned Main Street Mixed-Use (MSMU) or Main Street Mixed-Use - New Development (MSMU-ND). D.Driveways and Access (Connectivity). Access shall be limited to provide for safe traffic flow and the design shall provide interior drives to limit the number of accesses to the public right-of-way. Access easement should be utilized to limit the number of driveway accesses. Accesses should be planned to match existing driveways or street intersections on the opposite side of the street. All driveways shall have a minimum sight distance of 240 feet. E.Screening and Buffering. A masonry screening wall a minimum of eight foot (8') in height shall be provided where the rear yard of any residential or nonresidential lot abuts a Principal or Secondary Arterial. Any masonry screening wall constructed as part of a new residential subdivision shall be constructed of a like and similar material and color as screening walls in adjacent subdivisions to provide a consistent streetscape. Where the rear yard of any residential lot abuts right-of-way, a minimum twenty foot (20') wide landscape buffer shall be provided adjacent to the right-of-way. Additionally, trees shall be planted at an average density of one (1) tree per twenty linear feet (20') of street frontage except for public schools. The landscape buffer shall require an irrigation system and shall be maintained by the property owner. The requirements of this section are not applicable to properties zoned Main Street Mixed-Use (MSMU) or Main Street Mixed-Use - New Development (MSMU-ND). (Ord. No. 16-S-27 , § 9, 8-30-2016; Ord. No. 17-S-40 , § 1(Exh. A), 10-24-2017; Ord. No. 21-S-26 , § 1(Exh. A), 7-6- 2021; Ord. No. 23-S-07 , § 1(Exh. A), 3-14-2023) Ord. 24-S-01 Main Street UDC Amendments & UDC Clean -up Samuel Haas| SENIOR PLANNER •Development on Main Street has been slow •Main Street Committee has expressed desire for more flexibility •Also, these amendments will clean -up unused sections of Article 5 •10 total sections in the UDC for proposed amendments Background Article 5 •Sec. 21.5.2 •Sec. 21.5.5 •Sec. 21.5.6 •Sec. 21.5.7 •Sec. 21.5.8 •Sec. 21.5.12 •Sec. 21.5.14 •Sec. 21.5.15 Article 9 •Sec. 21.9.7 Article 14 •Sec. 21.14.3 Proposed Amendments UDC Clean -Up Article 5 •Sec. 21.5.2 •Sec. 21.5.6 •Sec. 21.5.7 •Sec. 21.5.12 •Sec. 21.5.14 •Sec. 21.5.15 UDC Clean -Up Article 5 •Sec. 21.5.5 •Sec. 21.5.7 •Sec. 21.5.8 Article 9 •Sec. 21.9.7 Article 14 •Sec. 21.14.3 Main Street Amendments Main Street Amendments Multi -Family? Multi -Family Multi -Family Main Street Amendments Main Street Amendments New Permitted Uses (21.5.8) •Tattoo Parlor/Studio •with limited use •Multi -Family/Apartment Dwelling •One -Family Dwelling Attached •Private Club •Theater, Indoor •Two -Family Dwelling •Automobile Parking Structure/Garage •“An area or structure where the parking of motor vehicles serves as the primary use of the lot whether or not a fee is charged….” •Microbrewery/Brewpub •Pet Store •(already permitted in MSMU -ND, proposing MSMU to match) •Municipal Uses Operated by the City of Schertz •Dance Hall/Night Club Main Street Amendments Section 21.5.8 (continued) •Tattoo Parlor/Studio (with limited use) •Microbrewery/Brewpub (adding the definition below in Article 16 with upcoming separate amendment) "Microbrewery/Brewpub:A facility authorized to manufacture, brew, bottle, can, package, and label beer; and sell or offer without charge, on the premise of the brew pub, beer produced by the holder, in or from lawful containers to the extent the sales or offers are allowed under the holder's primary Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission license. The development may include other uses such as a standard restaurant, bar or live entertainment as otherwise permitted in the zoning district. Section 21.9.7 Landscaping Section 21.14.3 Landscaping Staff Recommendation •These amendments would provide flexibility for Main Street that would incentivize development. •They would also help create a more cohesive and unique district. •S taff recommends approval of the amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) as proposed and discussed. •The Planning and Zoning Commission met on January 10, 2024 and made a recommendation of approval with a 6 -0 vote . •The Schertz City Council met on February 6, 2024 and voted to approve Ord. 24 -S -01 with a 6 -0 vote. COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Agenda No. 15.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Planning & Community Development Subject: Ordinance 24-S-02 - Approving a Specific Use Permit to allow Automobile Repairs & Service, Major on approximately 1.5 acres of land, located 250 feet east of the intersection of FM 3009 and Borgfeld Road, also known as Guadalupe County Property Identification Number 129949, also known as 1205 Borgfeld Road, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas. Final Reading (B.James/L.Wood/E.Delgado) BACKGROUND The applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow Automobile Repairs & Service, Major on approximately 1.5 acre of land located at 1205 Borgfeld Road. The subject property is currently zoned General Business District (GB) and is developed as an Automobile Repairs & Service, Major, specifically Classic Collision. The Specific Use Permit, if approved, would make the existing land use conform to the Unified Development Code, UDC, and no longer be a non-conforming use subject to UDC Article 7.   On January 19, 2024, twenty-two (22) public hearing notices were mailed to the surrounding property owners within a 200-foot boundary of the subject property. At the time of this staff report, (0) responses in favor, (0) responses neutral, and (0) responses in opposition have been received. A public hearing notice was published in the San Antonio Express on January 19th for this Specific Use Permit to be heard by the City Council on February 6th.  At the February 6, 2024 City Council meeting a public hearing was held and the a vote of 6-0 was made to approve the Specific Use Permit as presented.  GOAL The proposed Specific Use Permit is to allow the existing Automobile Repairs & Service, Major to remain and to no longer be a nonconforming use per the Unified Development Code. At this time there is no associated building nor business expansion proposed. The Specific Use Permit is to ensure the existing land use can remain without the restrictions of UDC Article 7 Nonconforming Uses, Lots and Structures.  COMMUNITY BENEFIT It is the City’s desire to promote safe, orderly, efficient development and ensure compliance with the City’s vision of future growth. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION When evaluating Specific Use Permits, staff uses the criteria listed in UDC section 21.5.11.D. The criteria are listed below. 1. The proposed use at the specified location is consistent with the policies embodied in the adopted Comprehensive Land Plan. The subject property was identified as Multi-Family Residential in the 2002 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This land use designation was intended to include a mix of residential and low intensity commercial uses. This portion of Schertz was not evaluated as part of the 2013 Sector Plan Amendment. Although the proposed Specific Use Permit is not consistent with the currently adopted Comprehensive Land Plan, this portion of Schertz is being reevaluated as part of the current Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment and is tentatively proposed as a Local Corridor which is designed for locally oriented commercial compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods.  2. The proposed use is consistent with the general purpose and intent of the applicable zoning district regulations. The subject property is currently zoned General Business District (GB). Per the UDC, General Business District (GB) is intended to provide suitable areas for the development of non-residential uses which offer a wide variety of retail and service establishments that are generally oriented toward serving the overall needs of the entire community. The subject property has been utilized as an Automobile Repairs & Service, Major since 2001. Per the UDC Article 5 Section 21.5.8 Permitted Use Table, Automobile Repairs & Service, Major requires a Specific Use Permit to operate in the General Business District (GB). This land use has been providing services to the community that meets their needs for the last twenty years. Automobile Repairs & Service, Minor is permitted by right in the General Business District. However, that land use classification is very limited in the scope of services that can be provided. The proposed Specific Use Permit for the existing land use would meet the intent of the zoning district by providing a service establishment that is needed by the community.  3. The proposed use is compatible with and preserves the character and integrity of adjacent developments and neighborhoods, and includes improvements either on-site or within the public rights-of-way to mitigate development related adverse impacts, such as safety, traffic, noise, odors, visual nuisances, drainage or other similar adverse effects to adjacent development and neighborhoods. The subject property was originally developed in 2001 for Auto Collision Works. At that time the 1996 UDC was in effect and did not require a Specific Use Permit for the "Auto Paint and Body Shop" land use and allowed it by right in the General Business zoning district. In 2006 the UDC was amended including the Permitted Use Table and created two new land use classifications, "Automobile Repairs, Major” and “Automobile Repairs, Minor". With this UDC amendment, the new "Automobile Repairs, Major” land use designation required a Specific Use Permit in the General Business District. With this UDC amendment, Auto Collision Works was then considered a non-conforming use because of the General Business zoning but not having an approved Specific Use Permit. 1205 Borgfeld Road has continued to be used for businesses that would be classified as Automobile Repairs, Major or Automobile Repairs & Service, Major including the current operations, Classic Collision. The applicant has submitted this Specific Use Permit request in order to ensure that 1205 Borgfeld Road can continue to operate as an Automobile Repairs & Service, Major without the nonconforming land use designation or the requirements of UDC Article 7 Nonconforming Uses, Lots and Structures. Since the subject property has been used for the same land use since 2001 and there is no proposed expansion at this time, no additional adverse impact is anticipated.  4. The proposed use does not generate pedestrian and vehicular traffic which will be hazardous or conflict with the existing and anticipated traffic in the neighborhood. The subject property has been developed and utilized as Automobile Repairs & Service, Major, since 2001. If the Specific Use Permit is approved, no additional traffic would be generated or anticipated.  5. The proposed use incorporates roadway adjustments, traffic control devices or mechanisms, and access restrictions to control traffic flow or divert traffic as may be needed to reduce or eliminate development generated traffic on neighborhood streets. The subject property has two existing access driveways onto Borgfeld Road. There are no proposed changes to access at this time nor any proposed roadway adjustments or traffic control devices or mechanisms.  6. The proposed use incorporates features to minimize adverse effects, including visual impacts, of the proposed use on adjacent properties. The Specific Use Permit request is in order to bring the existing land use into compliance with the Unified Development Code. At this time, no expansions or modifications to the site are proposed. Any new development will have to meet all site requirements in Article 9.  7. The proposed use meets the standards for the zoning district, or to the extent variations from such standards have been requested, that such variations are necessary to render the use compatible with adjoining development and the neighborhood. If proposed modifications to the site are requested, the site will be required to meet all dimensional and design requirements of the UDC. At this time there are no proposed site modifications and no variations to the requirements have been requested.  8. The proposed [use] promotes the health, safety or general welfare of the City and the safe, orderly, efficient and healthful development of the City. As part of promoting health, safety and welfare, the City should encourage development compatible with surrounding uses. The subject property is located between a convenience store with gas pumps and a day care facility that has been in operation since 2008. The existing Automobile Repairs & Service, Major land use has been occurring at 1205 Borgfeld Road for over 20 years. The requested Specific Use Permit would bring the land use of the property into compliance and would no longer be nonconforming.  9. No application made under these provisions will receive final approval until all back taxes owed to the City have been paid in full. This does not impact the first reading from City Council. 10. Other criteria which, at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council are deemed relevant and important in the consideration of the Specific Use Permit. Staff has ensured all UDC requirements have been met for the Specific Use Permit application, and at this time have not received any special considerations from the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City Council. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit to allow Automobile Repairs & Service, Major at the subject property conditioned upon the following: 1. Prior to a new Certificate of Occupancy being issued, the site will need to be brought into full compliance with the UDC site design requirements including but not limited to a paved concrete or asphalt surface for all parking areas.  At the January 31, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting a public hearing was held. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions:  1. Prior to a new Certificate of Occupancy being issued, the site will need to be brought into full compliance with the UDC site design requirements including but not limited to a paved concrete or asphalt surface for all parking areas.  The Schertz City Council met on February 6, 2024 and voted to approve Ordinance 24-S-02 with a 6-0 vote. Attachments Ordinance 24-S-02 w/attachments  Aerial Exhibit  Public Hearing Notice Map  City Council Presentation Slides  ORDINANCE NO. 24-S-02 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS TO APPROVE A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS & SERVICE, MAJOR ON APPROXIMATELY 1.5 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 250-FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF FM 3009 AND BORGFELD ROAD GUADALUPE COUNTY PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 129949, SCHERTZ, GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS. WHEREAS, an application for a Specific Use Permit to allow Automobile Repairs & Service, Major on approximately 1.5 acres of land located 250 feet east of the intersection of FM 3009 and Borgfeld Road, also known as Guadalupe County Property Identification Number 129949, also known as 1205 Borgfeld Road, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County Texas, more specifically described in Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached (herein, the “Property”) has been filed with the City; and WHEREAS, the City’s Unified Development Code Section 21.5.11. D. provides for certain criteria to be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission in making recommendations to City Council and by City Council in considering final action on a requested specific use permit (the “Criteria”); and WHEREAS, on January 31, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and, after considering the Criteria, made a recommendation to City Council to approve the Specific Use Permit for Automobile Repairs & Service, Major, with conditions; and WHEREAS, on February 6, 2024, the City Council conducted a public hearing and after considering the Criteria and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, determined that the requested Specific Use Permit be approved as provided for herein. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. A Specific Use Permit for Guadalupe County Property Identification Number 129949, more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A and Exhibit B, is hereby approved to allow Automobile Repairs & Service, Major conditioned upon the following occurring: a) Prior to a new Certificate of Occupancy being issued, the site will need to be brought into full compliance with the UDC site design requirements including but not limited to a paved concrete or asphalt surface for all parking areas. Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the Council. Section 3. All ordinances and codes, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This Ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. 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 en acted without such invalid provision. Section 6. 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 of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Ordinance, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code. Section 7. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of final adoption hereof and any publication required by law. Section 8. This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Schertz, and this Ordinance shall not operate to repeal or affect any other ordinances of the City of Schertz except insofar as the provisions thereof might be inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, in which event such conflicting provisions, if any, are hereby repealed. PASSED ON FIRST READING, the _______day of __________ 2024. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED ON SECOND READING, the ______day of ________________, 2024. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS _____________________________ Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary Exhibit “A” Property Survey Exhibit "A": Property Survey Exhibit “B” Specific Use Permit Exhibit MAIN ST FM 78 EXCHA N G E A V E CURTIS S A V E4 R-4NS R-6 R-6 NS GB GB D O V E M E A D O W S B O R G F E L D R D DO V E M E A D O W S WHITE W I N G F M 3 0 0 9 0 50 100 150 200 25025Feet Proposed Special UseAutomobile Repairs & Service, Major Last Update: January 18, 2024 City of Schertz | gis@schertz.com This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or besuitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-groundsurvey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 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Information published in this product could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Periodicalchanges may be made and information may be added to the information herein. The City of Schertz may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s)described herein at any time.” City of Schertz, GIS Department, gis@schertz.com Ordinance 24-S-02 Request for a Specific Use Permit for Automobile Repairs & Service, Major at 1205 Borgfeld Road Emily Delgado| PLANNING MANAGER •January 19, 2024: 22 public hearing notices sent, and a sign was posted on the property. •No responses •January 19, 2024: San Antonio Express newspaper notice •Subject property is currently zoned General Business District (GB) and is developed as an Automobile Repair & Service, Major business, specifically Classic Collision. •To the east is Brighter Futures Day Care, zoned GB. To the west is a Convenience Store with Gas Pumps and a retail strip center, zoned GB. •To the north is an assisted care facility zoned GB and to the south is the Borgfeld Road right of way. •Applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow Automobile Repairs & Service, Major on approximately 1.5 acres. •UDC Article 5 S ection 21.5.8 Permitted Use Table, requires a Specific Use Permit for Automobile Repairs & Service, Major in General Business District (GB). •The Specific Use Permit, if approved, would make the existing land use conform to the UDC, and no longer be a non-conforming use subject to UDC Article 7. Currently, since the land use is already in operation and has been since 2001, it is considered nonconforming. Proposed SUP UDC Section 21.5.11.D Criteria for Approval 1. The proposed use at the specified location is consistent with the policies embodied in the adopted Comprehensive Land Plan. •The subject property was identified as Multi -Family Residential in the 2002 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This land use designation was intended to include a mix of residential and low intensity commercial uses. This portion of Schertz was not evaluated as part of the 2013 Sector Plan Amendment. •Although the proposed SUP is not consistent with the currently adopted Comprehensive Land Plan, this portion of Schertz is being reevaluated as part of the current Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment and is tentatively proposed as Local Corridor which is designed for locally oriented commercial compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. UDC Section 21.5.11.D Criteria for Approval 2. The proposed use is consistent with the general purpose and intent of the applicable zoning district regulations. •The subject property is currently zoned General Business District (GB). Per the UDC, General Business District (GB) is intended to provide suitable areas for the development of non -residential uses which offer a wide variety of retail and service establishments that are generally oriented toward serving the overall needs of the entire community. •The subject property has been utilized as an Automobile Repairs & Service, Major since 2001. Per the UDC Article 5 Section 21.5.8 Permitted Use Table, Automobile Repairs & Service, Major requires a Specific Use Permit to operate in the General Business District (GB). This land use has been providing services to the community that meets their needs for the last twenty years. •Automobile Repairs & Service, Minor is permitted by right in the General Business District. However, that land use classification is very limited in the scope of services that can be provided. The proposed Specific Use Permit for the existing land use would meet the intent of the zoning district by providing a service establishment that is needed by the community. UDC Section 21.5.11.D Criteria for Approval 3. The proposed use is compatible with and preserves the character and integrity of adjacent developments and neighborhoods, and includes improvements either on -site or within the public rights -of-way to mitigate development related adverse impacts, such as safety, traffic, noise, odors, visual nuisances, drainage or other similar adverse effects to adjacent development and neighborhoods. •The subject property was originally developed in 2001 for Auto Collision Works. At that time the 1996 UDC was in effect and did not require an SUP for the "Auto Paint and Body Shop" land use and allowed it by right in the General Business zoning district. •In 2006 the UDC was amended including the Permitted Use Table and created two new land use classifications "Automobile Repairs, Major” and “Automobile Repairs, Minor". With this UDC amendment the new "Automobile Repairs, Major” land use designation required a SUP in the General Business District. With this UDC amendment, Auto Collision Works was then considered a non -conforming use because of the General Business zoning but not having an approved SUP. UDC Section 21.5.11.D Criteria for Approval 3. Continued: •1205 Borgfeld Road has continued to be used for businesses that would be classified as Automobile Repairs, Major or Automobile Repairs & Service, Major including the current operations, Classic Collision. The applicant has submitted this SUP request in order to ensure that 1205 Borgfeld Road can continue to operate as an Automobile Repairs & Service, Major without the nonconforming land use designation or the requirements of UDC Article 7 Nonconforming Uses, Lots and Structures. •Since the subject property has been used for the same land use since 2001 and there is no proposed expansion at this time, no additional adverse impact is anticipated. UDC Section 21.5.11.D Criteria for Approval 4. The proposed use does not generate pedestrian and vehicular traffic which will be hazardous or conflict with the existing and anticipated traffic in the neighborhood. •The subject property has been developed and utilized as Automobile Repairs & Service, Major, since 2001. If the Specific Use Permit is approved, no additional traffic would be generated or anticipated. 5. The proposed use incorporates roadway adjustments, traffic control devices or mechanisms, and access restrictions to control traffic flow or divert traffic as may be needed to reduce or eliminate development generated traffic on neighborhood streets. •The subject property has two existing access driveways onto Borgfeld Road. There are no proposed changes to access at this time nor any proposed roadway adjustments or traffic control devices or mechanisms. UDC Section 21.5.11.D Criteria for Approval 6. The proposed use incorporates features to minimize adverse effects, including visual impacts, of the proposed use on adjacent properties. •The Specific Use Permit request is in order to bring the existing land use into compliance with the Unified Development Code. At this time, no expansions or modifications to the site are proposed. Any new development will have to meet all site requirements in Article 9. 7. The proposed use meets the standards for the zoning district, or to the extent variations from such standards have been requested, that such variations are necessary to render the use compatible with adjoining development and the neighborhood. •If proposed modifications to the site are requested, the site will be required to meet all dimensional and design requirements of the UDC. At this time there are no proposed site modifications and no variations to the requirements have been requested. UDC Section 21.5.11.D Criteria for Approval 8. The proposed [use] promotes the health, safety or general welfare of the City and the safe, orderly, efficient and healthful development of the City. •As part of promoting health, safety and welfare, the City should encourage development compatible with surrounding uses. The subject property is located between a convenience store with gas pumps and a day care facility that has been in operation since 2008. The existing Automobile Repairs & Service, Major land use has been occurring at 1205 Borgfeld Road for over 20 years. The requested Specific Use Permit would bring the land use of the property into compliance and would no longer be nonconforming. 9. No application made under these provisions will receive final approval until all back taxes owed to the City have been paid in full. •This does not impact the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission or the consideration of the first reading from City Council. 10. Other criteria which, at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council are deemed relevant and important in the consideration of the Specific Use Permit. •Staff has ensured all UDC requirements have been met for the SUP application, and at this time have not received any special considerations from P&Z or City Council. Staff Recommendation •Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit to allow Automobile Repairs & Service, Major at the 1205 Borgfeld Road conditioned upon the following: •Prior to a new Certificate of Occupancy being issued, the site will need to be brought into full compliance with the UDC site design requirements including but not limited to a paved concrete or asphalt surface for all parking areas. P&Z Recommendation •The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on January 31, 2024, in which they made a recommendation of approval conditioned upon the following: •Prior to a new Certificate of Occupancy being issued, the site will need to be brought into full compliance with the UDC site design requirements including but not limited to a paved concrete or asphalt surface for all parking areas. City Council Action •The City Council conducted a public hearing on February 6, 2024, in which they made a vote of approval 6 -0 as presented. COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Agenda No. 16.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Engineering Subject:Resolution 24-R-24 - Authorizing the Main Street Improvements Project. (B.James/K.Woodlee/J.Nowak) BACKGROUND Previously Council stated a goal of making improvements to the Main Street corridor.  The improvements included relocating overhead utilities; improving pedestrian access; adding street lighting; resurfacing the street; adding way-finding signage;and other aesthetic improvements to identify and "brand" the Main Street corridor.  To accomplish that goal, the City entered into a Professional Services Task Order with Kimley-Horn and Associates to design the project. As design of the project progressed, it was identified that Main Street needed to be reconstructed and not just resurfaced and that the water and sanitary sewer mains needed to be replaced.  These additional elements were incorporated into the design effort.  Also part of the design effort were several meetings with the Main Street Committee, the Historical Committee, and City staff to identify and refine the aesthetic and signage elements of the project.  The feedback from those meetings have lead to the creation of preliminay plans for all of the project elements. The results of these earlier efforts were presented to the Main Street Committee on January 23, 2024.  The Committee liked the signage, lighting and aesthetic improvements presented by the consultant and recommended that City Council authorize proceeding with the project.  The consultant is providing Council with a similar presentation outlining the different project elements and providing a revised estimated construction cost for the project. The elements of the project can be grouped into three broad categories - basic infrastructure, revitalization elements, and undergrounding of infrastructure. The cost of the basic infrastructure that the City will have to do in the near future, regardless of whether there was an additional effort at revitalization involves road, water/sewer and some limited drainage. The cost of this part of the project is roughly $12 million. The undergrounding is approximately $7.5 million. The City has in other  cases decided that overhead lines on wooden poles is not our standard - paying to upgrade to steel poles or requiring lines to be underground. The revitalization costs - for signage, lighting and landscaping is approximately $5 million.  GOAL To have Council approve a resolution authorizing Staff to pursue the project as presented and allow Staff to pursue and combine multiple funding sources to fund construction of the project. COMMUNITY BENEFIT Completion of the improvements will restore the street to a new condition; improve pedestrian access; replace aging and damaged water and sanitary sewer lines; provide street lighting; and improve the aesthetics of the Main Street corridor. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval Resolution 24-R-24, authorizing Staff to proceed with the Main Street Improvements Project in Approval Resolution 24-R-24, authorizing Staff to proceed with the Main Street Improvements Project in substantially the same form as presented during the February 20, 2024, Council Meeting and authorizing Staff to find and secure funding to fund construction of the project. The next step, if Council approves this resolution, is to bring forward the agreement with GVEC on the undergrounding of the overhead lines which has a long lead time for equipment. FISCAL IMPACT The currently estimated construction cost for the project is $24,360,000. Multiple funding sources, such as the General Fund, the Utility Fund, and bond sale proceeds, will be needed to fully fund the project.  As funding sources are identified and earmarked for the project, appropriate, future Council actions will be secured in order to fully fund the project.   RECOMMENDATION Approve Resolution 24-R-24. Attachments Resolution 24-R-24 Main Street  Main Street Design  Main Street Presentation  50077397.1 A-1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-R-24 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Schertz, TX has previously identified a goal of improving the aesthetics of Main Street and providing a new driving surface on the street; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Schertz, TX on September 6, 2022 approved Resolution 22-R-91 authorizing a Professional Task Order with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. to design utility relocations, utility replacements, street lighting, street reconstruction, pedestrian access and aesthetic improvements in the Main Street Corridor; and WHEREAS, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. has performed design services under the Task Order Agreement and has presented a project update to the Main Street Committee and City Council of the City of Schertz outlining the various improvements and estimated costs; and WHEREAS, The area around Main Street in Schertz once served as the commercial and social hub of the community; and WHEREAS, with the geographic and population growth of the City of Schertz, the City of Schertz is lacking that central place to serve as the focal point of the community; and WHERERAS, the economic vitality and sustainability impacts the neighborhoods around it; and WHEREAS, due to a lack of investment the infrastructure of Main Street is deteriorating; and WHEREAS, the Main Street Committee of the City of Schertz (the “City”) has recommended the City Council of the City of Schertz proceed with the Main Street Improvement Project as presented; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to proceed with the Main Street Improvement Project. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council directs Staff to proceed with the final design and construction of Main Street Improvement Project in substantially the same form as presented to Council on February 20, 2024 and directs Staff to identify and assemble the necessary funding for the construction of the project. 50077397.1 A-2 Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council. Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this day of , 2024. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary (CITY SEAL) January 23, 2024 SCHERTZ MAIN STREET SCHERTZ MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE DESIGN JANUARY 23, 2024 January 23, 2024 SCHERTZ MAIN STREET 36” METAL SCREEN 2 December 14, 2022 SCHERTZ MAIN STREET SCHERTZ, TEXAS LEGEND IDENTITY AND WAYFINDING WELCOME MONUMENT ARRIVAL MARKERS MAIN STREET GREEN PEDESTRIAN KIOSK 36” METAL SCREEN Main Street Aerial View with Proposed Streetscape Elements AVIATION THEME AGRICULTURE THEMERAILROAD THEME January 23, 2024 SCHERTZ MAIN STREET 3fd2s |Kimley Horn   |    City of Schertz Main Street District   |   Signage Studies Color, Typography & Graphic Precedents Color Precedents Typography Precedent AaBbCcDdEe FfGgHhIiJjKk LlMmNnOoPp QqRrTtUuVv WwXxYyZz 1234567890 AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhIiJjKkLlMmNn OoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWwXxYyZz 1234567890 Color, Typography, and Graphic Precedents 3 January 23, 2024 SCHERTZ MAIN STREET Monument Signage - Streetscape Elements BRONZE LETTERS BRONZE LETTERSSISTERDALE HONED LIMESTONE LEUDERS BUFF STONE BASE SISTERDALE HONED LIMESTONE LEUDERS BUFF STONE BASE SILVER PERFORATED METAL SILVER PERFORATED METAL RAL6012 BLACK GREEN METAL RAL6012 BLACK GREEN METAL 4 WELCOME MONUMENT (WEST)ARRIVAL MARKERS January 23, 2024 SCHERTZ MAIN STREET Streetscape Elements 5 RAL6012 BLACK GREEN METAL PEDESTRIAN KIOSKS WELCOME MONUMENT (EAST) RAL6012 BLACK GREEN METAL January 23, 2024 SCHERTZ MAIN STREET Aviation Theme: Decorative Panel 6 January 23, 2024 SCHERTZ MAIN STREET Railroad Theme: Decorative Panel 7 January 23, 2024 SCHERTZ MAIN STREET Agriculture Theme: Decorative Panel 8 January 23, 2024 SCHERTZ MAIN STREET Material Selections Railroad Theme: 5/8” Shadow Rock Aggregate Selections: Located in Planting AreasRock, Metal, and Metal Screen Color Selections: Agriculture Theme: 2”-6”Texas Blend Cobble Aviation Theme: 1/2” White Limestone Metal Screens: Black Monument Metal: Black Green Monument Column: Cream Honed Limestone Monument Base: Leuders Buff Stone Furniture Color: Hunter Green 9 January 23, 2024 SCHERTZ MAIN STREET Street Furniture: Color 15fd2s |Kimley Horn   |    City of Schertz Main Street District   |   Signage Studies Street Furnishings - Reference Images Dark Green Metal Note: Street furniture to be dark green metal.Note: Street furniture to be Hunter Green. 10 Hunter Green (RAL 6009) January 23, 2024 SCHERTZ MAIN STREET White Limestone Plant Palette 11 MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024 1.Quick Project Recap 2.Engineering Design Concept 3.Landscape Design Concept 4.Illumination Standards 5.Coordination 6.Project Cost 7.Next Steps Agenda Completed Preliminary Engineering to develop initial design concept Met with the Main Street Committee multiple times to gather input and develop a vision for Main Street Submitted 70% design plans in 2023 Coordinated with all impacted utilities. Aerial to underground and relocations. Ongoing TxDOT coordination Quick Project Recap Overall Layout Summary of Design Items – Street Work Engineering Design Concept •Full depth pavement reconstruction o Lindbergh Avenue to Schertz Parkway •Maximize street drainage and maintain limited drainage features •Incorporate decorative pavement at key locations •Incorporate pattern at crosswalks o Stamped/colored concrete in lieu of typical crosswalk striping or brick pavers •Retaining walls as needed o Patterned face or decorative theme Engineering Design Concept Typical Section Engineering Design Concept Typical Section Overall Package Landscape Design Concept Pedestal Pole - Washington Style Aluminum Lamp Illumination Standards Festoon Pole - Washington Style Steel Post Illumination Standards Aerial Utilities •Relocating all aerial facilities underground within project limits •Relocation will utilize shared duct bank •Acquisition of utility easements will be required Non-Communication Utilities •Sewer and water lines to be upgraded •Centerpoint gas line to be upgraded TxDOT •Portion of project limits are located within TxDOT right-of-way Coordination Required Infrastructure - $12.0 Million Optional Revitalization - $4.8 Million GVEC Aerial Relocation - $4.4 Million Shared-Use Duct Bank - $3.2 Million TOTAL: $24.4 Million* Estimated Main Street Construction Cost Refined Design Cost An updated opinion of probable construction cost (OPCC) was developed to reflect the refined design concept: •Required Infrastructure •Road, water/sewer and limited drainage •Optional Infrastructure •Lighting and Landscape Features •GVEC Aerial Relocations •Shared-Use Duct Bank •*Does not Include Franchise Utility Reimbursement or Easement Acquisition Obtain Council approval on Project Finalize remaining Architecture components District identities, welcome sign, metal screens, wayfinding/signage Continue utility and TxDOT coordination and Finalize utility easements and begin easement acquisition process Develop construction plans for final concept Developed phased construction approach Next Steps Questions? Stephen Aniol, P.E. Stephen.Aniol@kimley-horn.com (210) 321-3404 Agenda No. 17.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:City Secretary Subject:Authorizing the Mayor to sign a resolution from the Northeast Partnership Mayors (NEP) expressing the concerns regarding the public health, safety, and welfare of 185,000 citizens living in the Northeast San Antonio Metrocom related to the proposed expansion of the Heidelberg Sertex Rock Crushing Quarry. (S.Williams/B.James) BACKGROUND Discussion occurred at the January 24, 2024 Northeast Partnership Mayor's Workshop regarding support for a resolution from the Northeast Partnership (NEP) that supports its member cities in opposition to the Heidelberg Servtex rock crushing quarry expansion, urges elected officials and citizens of NEP cities, San Antonio and Comal county to work together to oppose the expansion and urges NEP member cities to submit comments to their State Representatives and State Senators to oppose the expansion.  The resolution lists the following reasons for the opposition:   the negative impacts it will have on the health, safety, and welfare of citizens; water quality and availability; the watershed and floodplains; air quality; traffic flow; roadway safety; cultural and archaeological resources; wildlife habitat; and property values in the region; and  increased heavy truck traffic that will be generated by the quarry expansion will ultimately have a significant impact on the high traffic congestion currently experienced in the NEP region along with increased noise, exhaust emissions, and dust pollution generated by the increased truck traffic, the deterioration and destruction of roadway infrastructure caused by the overburdening of the roadways from increased heavy truck traffic and the safety impacts it will have on the public traveling these roadways on a daily basis, and  noise, air pollution, and disturbance to the peace, quiet and serenity of the residential areas of our communities caused by the expansion of rock crushing and quarrying operations as well as the negative effects that ground vibrations, air overpressure, and blasting activities will have on residential, commercial, and public properties in proximity to the quarry operations. Heidelberg petitioned the City of Schertz in late January to remove an approximately 47 acre tract from Schertz' ETJ something that is allowed with the recent change in State Law and is something the City could not stop in this case. Additionally, a concrete batch plant is proposed in Schertz' ETJ just off of FM 2252. It moved to this location after the City of Garden Ridge Board of Adjustment denied a variance request to increase the height allowed. Both of these tracts are shown on the attached exhibit.   Attachments NEP Resolution Quarry  ETJ Quarry Map  RESOLUTION NO. _______ A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONCERNS REGARDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE 185,000 CITIZENS LIVING IN THE NORTHEAST SAN ANTONIO METROCOM RELATED TO THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE HEIDELBERG SERVTEX ROCK CRUSHING QUARRY OPERATION LOCATED NEAR FM 3009 AND SCHOENTHAL ROAD, NEAR GARDEN RIDGE, COMAL COUNTY, TEXAS. WHEREAS, the Northeast Partnership for Economic Development (“NEP”) is a 501(c)(6) non- profit corporation that was formed in the mid-1990's to promote economic growth and quality of life in suburban cities in the northeast San Antonio community; and WHEREAS, NEP represents the cities of Cibolo, Garden Ridge, Kirby, Live Oak, Marion, New Berlin, Saint Hedwig, Santa Clara, Schertz, Seguin, Selma, Universal City and Windcrest; and WHEREAS, NEP goals are to protect and enhance the region's resources and distinct identity and improving the quality of life of the residents of the member cities, which broaden job opportunities, diversify commercial activities, and promote existing businesses within member cities; and WHEREAS, with the proposed expansion of the Heidelberg Servtex rock crushing quarry operation within Comal County, the extraterritorial jurisdictions of the cities of San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Schertz and its adjacency to the City of Garden Ridge, NEP member cities are concerned about the negative impacts it will have on the health, safety, and welfare of citizens; water quality and availability; the watershed and floodplains; air quality; traffic flow; roadway safety; cultural and archaeological resources; wildlife habitat; and property values in the region; and WHEREAS, the member cities are concerned that the increased heavy truck traffic that will be generated by the quarry expansion will ultimately have a significant impact on the high traffic congestion currently experienced in the NEP region along with increased noise, exhaust emissions, and dust pollution generated by the increased truck traffic; and WHEREAS, NEP member cities are further concerned about the deterioration and destruction of roadway infrastructure caused by the overburdening of the roadways from increased heavy truck traffic and the safety impacts it will have on the public traveling these roadways on a daily basis; and WHEREAS, the member cities are concerned about noise, air pollution, and disturbance to the peace, quiet and serenity of the residential areas of our communities caused by the expansion of rock crushing and quarrying operations as well as the negative effects that ground vibrations, air overpressure, and blasting activities will have on residential, commercial, and public properties in proximity to the quarry operations; and WHEREAS, it is wholly fitting that NEP member cities support their residents and neighboring cities by formally discouraging the expansion and development of the HEIDELBERG SERVTEX rock crushing quarry location near FM 3009 and Schoenthal Road near Garden Ridge, Comal County, Texas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYORS OF THE NEP MEMBER CITIES THAT: 1. The NEP supports its member cities in opposition to the Heidelberg Servtex rock crushing quarry expansion. 2. The NEP urges elected officials and citizens of Northeast Partnership member cities, City of San Antonio and Comal County to work together in opposing the expansion of the Heidelberg Servtex rock crushing quarry. 3. The NEP urges all member cities to submit comments to their State Representatives and State Senators opposing the expansion of the Heidelberg Servtex rock crushing quarry. PASSED AND APPROVED ON this 24th day of January 2024. Mark Allen, Mayor City of Cibolo Robb Erickson, Mayor City of Garden Ridge Janeshia Grider, Mayor City of Kirby Mary M. Dennis, Mayor City of Live Oak Daniel Loyola, Mayor City of Marion Walter Williams, Mayor City of New Berlin Dee Grimm, Mayor City of Saint Hedwig Jeff Hunt, Mayor City of Santa Clara Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor City of Schertz Donna Dodgen, Mayor City of Seguin Tom Daly, Mayor City of Selma John H. Williams, Mayor City of Universal City Dan Reese, Mayor City of Windcrest CO Y O T E R U N OLD NAC O G D OCHESRD SCHUETZ D R A B B E Y R D HI G H C R E E K R D PVT R DATCOYO T E R U N C O Y O T E R U N FM 2 2 5 2 O L D N A C O G D O C H E S R D FM 2252 Union Pacific R.R. Union P a c i f i c R . R . Union Pacific R.R. Uni o n P a c i f i c R . R . Union Pacific R.R. Garden Ridge ETJ New Braunfels ETJ San Antonio ETJ Garden Ridge Comal County Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community ETJ Release Heidelberg Materials Proposed Concrete Batch Plant Schertz Municipal Boundary Schertz ETJ Boundary E Agenda No. 18.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Planning & Community Development Subject: Ordinance 24-H-03 - Conduct a public hearing and consider amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 34 Health, Article I - General and Article II - Food Establishments. First Reading (B.James/L.Wood/A.Cantu) BACKGROUND U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publishes the Food Code, a model that assists food control jurisdictions at all levels of government by providing them with a scientifically sound technical and legal basis for regulating the retail and food service segment of the industry. Local, state, tribal, and federal regulators use the FDA Food Code as a model to develop or update their own food safety rules and to be consistent with national food regulatory policy. The Texas Department of Health and Human Services (DSHS) has specific requirements for food service establishments in Texas. The City of Schertz adopted the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) under Sec. 34.22 of Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances. FDA issues complete food code editions at four-year intervals with food code supplements between full editions. This allows agencies charged with retail food safety to update the code periodically.   City staff reviewed Chapter 34 for compliance with current State law.  These proposed revisions will have many sections that are adding or editing language. For example, sections referencing the Texas Department of Health are updated to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (DSHS) and food and/or beverage establishments to current terminology of food establishment. The changes also provide clarifications for requirements regarding mobile food units that will address the business operations for mobile food units.  The proposed revisions will bring the Code of Ordinances into better alignment with State law.   Article 1 Sec 34.2     Duties and Powers of the Health Official    Adding language to match the State certificates and current name.  Staff is proposing to remove requirement for an annual report.  Article 2 Sec 34.22      Adoption of Texas Food Establishment Rules  Adding language to match the State terminology for mobile food “unit”.  Adding term self-service market.  Adding section of the Texas Administrative Code for Farmers Market.  Sec 34.23 Definitions  Adding definitions for farmers market, self-service market.  Update reference to food “and/or beverage” establishment to match State.  Update mobile food establishment to mobile food unit to match the State.  Update definitions for food establishment, food handler, mobile food unit and temporary food establishment.  Sec 34.24 Inspection of food establishment Update reference to Frozen Desert Texas Administrative Code section.  Clarify inspection priority process.  Update language to match the State terminology for mobile food “unit”.  Revisions for grading placard.  Adding mobile food unit operations requirements.  Sec 34.25 Food Handler Sanitation Course Update requirement to match the State requirement.  Sec 34.26 Examination and condemnation of unwholesome or questionable food or drink Revisions to subsection a  Sec. 34.27 Procedure when infection suspected Update reference to food “and/or beverage” establishment to match State.  Clarifying requirement process medical examination.  Sec. 34.28 Permits Update reference to food “and/or beverage” establishment to match State.  Update language to match the State terminology for mobile food “unit”.  GOAL To amend the code of ordinances, chapter 34 proposed updating the language for retail food establishments and mobile food unit regulations to stay on trend with business practices and community goals in order to maintain sound, stable and desirable business practices. COMMUNITY BENEFIT  It is the City's desire to promote safe and sanitary conditions for all food service establishments.  SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION The requirements in the municipal code are to promote the health and welfare of the city as a whole. The proposed updates will keep the City on trend with current food safety practices and state law and for these reasons, the staff is recommending approval of the proposed amendments. RECOMMENDATION Approval of Ordinance 24-H-03 Attachments Ordinance 24-H-03 with exhibits  Chapter 34 Amendments (redlines)  Chapter 34 Amendments (clean)  City Council Presentation Slides  ORDINANCE NO. 24-H-03 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING SCHERTZ CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 34 HEALTH, ARTICLE I – GENERAL AND ARTICLE II – FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the “City”) recommended that the City Council approve the amended Code of Ordinances, Chapter 34 Health, Article 1 & 2 to address current changes related to Texas State Law, SB 577, and mobile food units. WHEREAS, the City staff has provide the amended Code of Ordinances, Chapter 34 attached hereto as Exhibit A. WHEREAS, on February 20, 2024, the City Council conducted a public hearing and after consideration of the amendments to Chapter 34 Health has determined that the proposed amendments are appropriate and in the interest of the public safety, health, and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS: Section 1. The current Code of Ordinances, Chapter 34 Health, Article I & II is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit A attached hereto. Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the Council. Section 3. All ordinances and codes, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. 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 6. 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 of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this ordinance, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code. Section 7. This ordinance shall be effective upon the date of final adoption hereof and any publication required by law. PASSED ON FIRST READING, the ____ day of ________ 2024. PASSED APPROVED and ADOPTED ON SECOND READING, the ____ day of _____________, 2024. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS _____________________________ Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________ Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary Exhibit “A” Code of Ordinances Chapter 34 Health Article I – In General Article II – Food Establishments ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL Sec. 34-1. - Appointment of health official. The health official shall be appointed by the city manager. Sec. 34-2. - Duties and powers of the health official. (a) Generally. The health official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this chapter and other related ordinances of the city. The health official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this chapter and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this chapter and shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this chapter. (b) Health official qualifications. The health official shall either: (1) Be a Registered Professional Sanitarian in Texas, a Sanitarian-in-Training of the Texas Administration Code, or a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (2) Meet the Food and Drug Administration Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards basic curriculum and field training elements, as accepted by the Texas Department of State Health Services. (c) Assistant inspector appointment and qualifications. The city manager, or their designee, may appoint such additional officers, inspectors, assistants, and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. Such employees shall hold a code enforcement license issued by Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation and have such powers as are delegated by the health official. (d) Inspection agencies. The city manager, or their designee, is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the city's established requirements as to qualifications and reliability. (e) Fees and salary. The fees, salary, or both for the health official shall be set in the annual budget of the inspection department approved by the city council. All fees shall be as set forth in the city fee schedule. (f) Right of entry. It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere, hinder, or delay the health official, or officers in the discharge of any duties under this chapter or to refuse to comply with the orders of the health official. The health official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this chapter. (g) Orders of correction. The health official shall have the authority whenever, in his or her opinion, a nuisance detrimental to health exists to cause the same to be abated or removed. (h) Appeals. The city manager shall hear and decide on all appeals or orders, decisions, or determinations made by the health official relative to the application and interpretation of this chapter. (i) Liability. The health official and other city employees charged with the enforcement of this chapter shall not be held personally liable for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or omission while performing the duties required by this chapter, so long as such health official or other city employee is acting in good faith and without malice. Sec. 34-3. - Permit fees. Please reference the current city fee schedule. Secs. 34-4—34-21. - Reserved. ARTICLE II. - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS Sec. 34-22. - Adoption of Texas Food Establishment Rules. A person operating a retail food establishment, vending machine, self -service food market, mobile food units, temporary food establishments, farmers market, shall comply with this chapter and, the city adopts the Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 228 (Texas Food Establishment Rules) Chapter 229, Subchapter N (Current Good Manufacturing Practice And Good Warehousing Practice In Manufacturing, Packing And Holdin g Human Food) and Chapter 229, Subchapter FF, (Farmers’ Markets). Sec. 34-23. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings, ascribed to them in the section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Authorized agent or employee means the health official and other officers representing the City of Schertz pursuant to this article. Farmers market: refer to Schertz Unified Development Code Article 16. Definitions. Food establishment shall mean any place where food is prepared and intended for individual portion service. This includes the site at which individual portions are provided for consumption on or off the premises and regardless of whether there is a charge for the food. Food handler shall mean a person, regardless of age, engaged in the preparation, handling, or vending of food. Mobile food permit registration means a mobile food unit with a current and valid mobile food unit health permit from another state municipal, or county health inspection agency that registers to operate within the city limits. Mobile food unit shall mean a food service vendor that operates a vehicle-mounted or wheeled unit that is capable of being readily moveable. Mobile food unit does not mean a stand, booth, pushcart, or peddle cart. Permit means a license to operate a food establishment within the City of Schertz for a specified period of time for a stated fee as established in section 34-3 of this chapter. Regulatory authority means the City of Schertz. Self-Service Food Market means a market that is unstaffed and offers prepackaged non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food and prepackaged refrigerated or frozen time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food that is stored and displayed in equipment that complies with §228.225 of this title. State rules means rules described in section 34-22. These rules are also known as the Texas Food Establishment Rules. Temporary food establishment shall mean a food establishment that operates for a period of no more than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration. Sec. 34-24. - Inspection of food establishment. a. In addition to the rules adopted in section 34-22, the City of Schertz adopts by reference the provisions of current rule or rules as amended by the Texas Board of Health found in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 217, Milk and Dairy, subchapter C, rules for Manufacture of Frozen Desserts; rule 217.45, Examination and Standards for Frozen Desserts. b. As often as deemed necessary for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this article and the state rules, the health official shall prioritize, and conduct more frequent inspections based upon its assessment of a food establishment. Mobile food units with a valid mobile food permit registration from the city are subject to random inspections, or investigation of complaints on mobile food unit. The mobile food unit or person operating the food establishment shall, upon request of the health official, permit access and allow the inspection of all parts of the establishment or vending unit. c. In case of any items of violation identified by or brought to the attention of the health official, the person in charge of such establishment or vending unit shall be advised of the violation. A second inspection will be made as the health official deems sufficient for correction of the violation. d. In the interest of public clarification, the results from compiling the inspection report will be converted to a grading placard with the letter "A" being the highest level of food service operation and "F" being lowest. The criteria for the various *certificates are: Grade "A" Attain sanitation score of 90 or above; Grade "B" Attain sanitation score of 89 - 80; Grade "C" Attain sanitation score of 79 - 70; Grade "D" Attain sanitation score of 69-60; Grade "F" Attain a sanitation score of 59 or below. (e) The most recent scored inspection report or mobile food permit registration shall be issued and a copy shall be posted by the establishment and posted immediately at some conspicuous location near the front of the premises where it will be clearly visible to all patrons. The inspection report or registration shall not be defaced and may not be removed by any person except the health official. Violation of this section shall be a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.00 per day that the inspection report is removed, moved or defaced and/or suspension of the food establishment permit for 30 days. (f) Mobile food unit requirements: (1) Mobile food units may vend on private property, properly zoned, and with the written permission of the property owner/agent granting employees of the mobile food unit access to approved flush type toilet facilities, connected to an approved type sewage system on the private commercial property during hours of operation. (2) Mobile food units shall be parked on a paved surface and in clean surroundings. No mobile food unit shall be parked in violation of section 21.8.9 of the Unified Development Code. (3) The total noise level of any mobile food establishment shall comply with Sec. 54 -14 of the Code of Ordinances. Sec. 34-25. - Food handler sanitation training course. It shall be unlawful for any employer to employ any person to be employed as a food handler without such employee having completed an accredited food handler training course within 30 days of hire. Sec. 34-26. - Examination and condemnation of unwholesome or questionable food or drink. a. Samples of food, drink and other substances shall be taken and examined by the health official as often as deemed necessary for the detection of unwholesomeness and deleterious qualities. The health official may condemn and forbid the sale of or cause to be removed or destroyed, any food or drink which is unwholesome or deleterious. b. Any food which appears to the health official to be of a questionable nature from the standpoint of wholesomeness or possible deleterious quality may be held for further examination by attaching a "City of Schertz Retained" tag to the item(s) foodstuffs so retained and may not be removed or disturbed without the permission of the health official. The city health official shall promptly proceed by examination, laboratory or otherwise to determine the wholesomeness of such food. As soon as such wholesomeness has been determined, such food must be immediately released. If, however, such food is found to be unwholesome or deleterious, the health official must promptly condemn such food as herein stated and shall file petition in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunction to restrain the owner from selling such condemned food and to obtain order for destruction of such unwholesomeness or deleterious food or drink. c. Sec. 34-27. - Procedure when infection suspected. When suspicion arises as to the possibility of transmission of infection from any food establishment employee, the health official is authorized to require any or all of the following measures: 1. The immediate exclusion of the employee from all food establishments. 2. The immediate closing of the food establishment concerned until no further danger of disease outbreak exists in the opinion of the health official. 3. Requiring appropriate medical examinations, including collection of specimens for laboratory analysis, of a suspected food employee or conditional employee. 4. Sec. 34-28. - Permits. a. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a food establishment, or temporary food establishment without a valid food establishment permit or mobile food permit registration issued by the city. All permits expire on September 30 of each year and are due and payable on October 1 of each year. Permits are not transferable from one establishment to another or from one person to another. Mobile food permit registrations expire on the date of expiration from the issuing health inspection agency. Permits and mobile food permit registration must be posted in a conspicuous place. b. Mobile food units may operate in the city without a health inspection from the city if they possess a valid mobile food health permit from another state municipal, or county health inspection agency. To operate in the city, the mobile food unit must regist er with the city health official and pass a fire safety inspection conducted by the city fire department if one has not been completed by another state municipal, or county health inspection agency. c. Mobile food units who have a valid food health permit and fire safety inspection from another state municipal, or county health and fire inspection agency will have their registration fee waived, but will be required to register with the city. d. All permits and city registrations may be suspended or revoked by the health official upon the violation by the holder of any of the terms of this article, following which, unless corrections are immediately made, action may be instituted in the name of the city in any court of competent jurisdiction to obtain a restraining order or permanent injunction preventing such person from operating unless immediate compliance with the provisions of this article is obtained. Revocation of a permit or mobile food permit registration for any cause whatsoever is still affected by the issuance of the statement that the permit or mobile food permit registration may be made at any time and will be approved provided that full compliance of the provisions of this article is accomplished. e. Whenever a food establishment is constructed or extensively remodeled or whenever an existing structure is converted to use as a food establishment, properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling or conversion shall be submitt ed to the city for review before work is begun. Extensive remodeling means that 20 percent or greater of the area of the food establishment is to be remodeled. The plans and specifications shall indicate the proposed layout, equipment arrangement, mechanical plans and construction materials of work area, and the type of model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities. The city will approve the plans and specifications if they meet the requirements of the rules contained in this article. The approved plans and specifications must be followed in construction, remodeling or conversion prior to opening for business; each new establishment will be inspected by the health official to ensure compliance with this article. f. Sec. 34-29. - Penalty. Any person, firm, corporation or agent who shall violate a provision of this article, or fail to comply therewith, or with any other requirements thereof, shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Such person shall be considered guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this article is committed or continued, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $2,000.00. Secs. 34-30—34-46. - Reserved. ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL Sec. 34-1. - Appointment of health official. The health official shall be appointed by the city manager. (Ord. No. 03-H-09, § 7½-1, 3-4-2003; Ord. No. 07-H-32, I, 7-3-2007; Ord. No. 20-H-25 , § 1, 8-25-2020) Sec. 34-2. - Duties and powers of the health official. (a) Generally. The health official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this chapter and other related ordinances of the city. The health official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this chapter and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this chapter and shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this chapter. (b) Health official qualifications. The health official shall either: (1) Be a Registered Professional Sanitarian in Texas or , a Sanitarian-in-Training as defined in Title 25, Section 265.142 of the Texas Administration Code, or a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (2) Meet the Food and Drug Administration Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards basic curriculum and field training elements, as accepted by the Texas Department of Health. Texas Department of State Health Services. (c) Assistant inspector appointment and qualifications. The city manager, or their designee, may appoint such additional officers, inspectors, assistants, and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. Such employees shall hold a code enforcement license issued by the state department of health Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation and have such powers as are delegated by the health official. (d) Inspection agencies. The city manager, or their designee, is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the city's established requirements as to qualifications and reliability. (e) Fees and salary. The fees, salary, or both for the health official shall be set in the annual budget of the inspection department approved by the city council. All fees shall be as set forth in the city fee schedule. (f)Reports. The health official shall give attention to the health and sanitary conditions of the city and report any areas of concern to the city manager, or their designee, making recommendations that are conducive to the cleanliness of the city and the general health of the citizens. (f) Right of entry. It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere, hinder, or delay the health official, deputies, inspectors, or officers in the discharge of any duties under this chapter or to refuse to comply with the orders of the health official. The health official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this chapter. (g) Orders of correction. The health official shall have the authority whenever, in his or her opinion, a nuisance detrimental to health exists to cause the same to be abated or removed. (h) Appeals. The city manager shall hear and decide on all appeals or orders, decisions, or determinations made by the health official relative to the application and interpretation of this chapter. (i) Liability. The health official and other city employees charged with the enforcement of this chapter shall not be held personally liable for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or omission while performing the duties required by this chapter, so long as such health official or other city employee is acting in good faith and without malice. (Ord. No. 03-H-09, § 7½-2, 3-4-2003; Ord. No. 07-H-32, I, 7-3-2007; Ord. No. 20-H-25 , § 1, 8-25-2020) Sec. 34-3. - Permit fees. Please reference the current city fee schedule. (Ord. No. 03-H-09, Exh.1, 3-4-2003; Ord. No. 07-H-32, Exh. 1, 7-3-2007; Ord. No. 20-H-25 , § 1, 8-25-2020) Secs. 34-4—34-21. - Reserved. ARTICLE II. - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS [2] Footnotes: --- (2) --- State Law reference— Municipal regulatory authority concerning food service employees not preempted by state regulation, Tex. Health and Safety Code, § 438.037; municipality which is member of public health district not prohibited from regulating or administering permit system concerning food service establishments, Tex. Health and Safety Code, § 437.004(d). Sec. 34-22. - Adoption of Texas Food and Beverage Establishment Rules. A person operating a retail food establishment, vending machine, self-service food market, mobile food establishment units, temporary food establishments, farmers market, or farmers market vendor booth shall comply with this chapter and, the city adopts the Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 228 (Texas Food Establishment Rules) and Chapter 229, Subchapter N (Current Good Manufacturing Practice And Good Warehousing Practice In Manufacturing, Packing And Holding Human Food) and Chapter 229, Subchapter FF, (Farmers’ Markets). (Ord. No. 07-H-32, II, 7-3-2007; Ord. No. 17-M-10 , § 1, 3-7-2017) Sec. 34-23. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings, ascribed to them in the section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Authorized agent or employee means the health official and any deputies, assistant inspectors, or other officers representing the City of Schertz pursuant to this article. Farmers market: refer to Schertz Unified Development Code Article 16. Definitions. Food and/or beverage establishment shall mean any place where food is prepared and intended for individual portion service. This includes the site at which individual portions are provided for consumption on or off the premises and regardless of whether there is a charge for the food. means a food and/or beverage service establishment, a retail food and/or beverage store, a temporary food and/or beverage establishment, a mobile food and/or beverage unit and/or a roadside food and/or beverage vendor. Food and/or beverage handler means any person, including cook, cook's helper, waiter, waitress, dishwasher, bartender, barmaid, busboy or any other person, whether compensated or not, engaged in the delivery, storing, preparation, dispensing or serving food or beverages for human consumption, or who engages in the handling, use, cleaning or preparation for use of any pots, pans, grills, skillets, plates, trays, eating and drinking equipment/utensils, or similar wares on which such foods or beverages are prepared, dispensed or served. handler shall mean a person, regardless of age, engaged in the preparation, handling, or vending of food. Mobile food permit registration means a mobile food vendor unit with a current and valid mobile food unit health permit from another state municipal, or county health inspection agency that registers to operate within the city limits. Mobile food vendor unit shall mean a food service vendor that operates a vehicle-mounted or wheeled unit that is capable of being readily moveable. Mobile food unit does not mean a stand, booth, pushcart, or peddle cart. Permit means a license to operate a food and/or beverage establishment within the City of Schertz for a specified period of time for a stated fee as established in section 34-3 of this chapter. Regulatory authority means the City of Schertz. Self-Service Food Market means a market that is unstaffed and offers prepackaged non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food and prepackaged refrigerated or frozen time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food that is stored and displayed in equipment that complies with §228.225 of this title. State rules means rules described in section 34-22. These rules are also known as the Texas Food Establishment Rules. Temporary food establishment means shall mean a food establishment that operates for a period of no more than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration. (Ord. No. 03-H-09, § 7½-3, 3-4-2003; Ord. No. 07-H-32, I, 7-3-2007; Ord. No. 20-H-25 , § 1, 8-25-2020) Sec. 34-24. - Inspection of food and beverage establishment. (a) In addition to the rules adopted in section 34-22, the City of Schertz adopts by reference the provisions of current rule or rules as amended by the Texas Board of Health found in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 217, Milk and Dairy, subchapter C, rules for Manufacture of Frozen Desserts; rule 217.65, 45, Examination and Standards for Frozen Desserts. (b) As often as deemed necessary for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this article and the state rules, the health official shall prioritize, and conduct more frequent inspections based upon its assessment of a food establishment. inspect every food and/or beverage establishment that is located within the city at least twice annually. Mobile food vendors units with a valid mobile food permit registration from the city are subject to random inspections, are exempt from the bi-annual inspection requirement with a valid health inspection permit from another state municipal, or county health inspection agency. This does not prohibit the city health official from performing spot inspections or investigating investigation of complaints on mobile food vendors unit. The mobile food vendor unit or person operating the food and/or beverage establishment shall, upon request of the health official, permit access and allow the inspection of all parts of the establishment or vending unit. (c) In case of any items of violation identified by or brought to the attention of the health official, the person in charge of such establishment or vending unit shall be advised of the violation. A second inspection will be made after a lapse of sufficient time, as the health official deems sufficient for correction of the violation. Any violation of the same provision on such second inspection shall call for an immediate suspension of the food and/or beverage establishment's permits or revocation of the mobile food permit registration. (d) In the interest of public clarification, the results from compiling the inspection report will be converted to a letter grade grading placard with the letter "A" being the highest level of food service operation and "F" being lowest. The criteria for the various *certificates are: Grade "A" Attain sanitation score of 90 or above; Grade "B" Attain sanitation score of 89 - 80; Grade "C" Attain sanitation score of 79 - 70; Grade "D" Attain sanitation score of 69-60; Grade "F" Attain a sanitation score of 59 or below. (e) An inspection certificate The most recent scored inspection report or mobile food permit registration shall be issued and a copy shall be posted by the establishment and posted immediately at some conspicuous location near the front of the premises where it will be clearly visible to all patrons. The certificate inspection report or registration shall not be defaced and may not be removed by any person except the health official. Violation of this section shall be a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.00 per day that the certificate inspection report is removed, moved or defaced and/or suspension of the food establishment permit for 30 days. The health official shall permit the owner to correct any noncritical infractions within no more than 24 hours. If the health official determines that the infraction is of an immediate threat to the public health, there shall be no grace period for correction. Repeat violations may result in higher point deduction. (f) Mobile food unit requirements: (1) Mobile food units may vend on private property, properly zoned, and with the written permission of the property owner/agent granting employees of the mobile food unit access to approved flush type toilet facilities, connected to an approved type sewage system on the private commercial property during hours of operation. (2) Mobile food units shall be parked on a paved surface and in clean surroundings. No mobile food unit shall be parked in violation of section 21.8.9 of the Unified Development Code. (3) The total noise level of any mobile food establishment shall comply with Sec. 54-14 of the Code of Ordinances. (Ord. No. 03-H-09, § 7½-4, 3-4-2003; Ord. No. 07-H-32, I, 7-3-2007; Ord. No 12-H-14, §§ 1, 2, 6-26-2012 ; Ord. No. 20-H-25 , § 1, 8-25-2020) Sec. 34-25. - Food handler sanitation training course. It shall be unlawful for any employer to employ any person to be employed as a food handler without such employee having completed an accredited food handler training course within 30 days of hire. a city food handler sanitation training course within two weeks of employment or the next such course scheduled thereafter. Satisfactory completion of a city food handler sanitation training course constitutes authority to permit a person to accept employment or work in, around, or about all food and beverage establishments for a period of one year. Exception: All volunteers within a nonprofit organization shall not be required to attend such course, but all food preparation and serving activities must be directly supervised by someone who has satisfactorily completed a City of Schertz food handler sanitation training course. (Ord. No. 03-H-09, § 7½-5, 3-4-2003) SB 1089 (B-1) Sec. 34-26. - Examination and condemnation of unwholesome or questionable food or drink. (a) Samples of food, drink and other substances shall be taken and examined by the health official as often as he deems deemed necessary for the detection of unwholesomeness and deleterious qualities. The health official may condemn and forbid the sale of or cause to be removed or destroyed, any food or drink which is unwholesome or deleterious. (b) Any food which appears to the health official to be of a questionable nature from the standpoint of wholesomeness or possible deleterious quality may be held for further examination by attaching a "City of Schertz Retained" tag to the item(s) foodstuffs so retained and may not be removed or disturbed without the permission of the health official. The city health official shall promptly proceed by examination, laboratory or otherwise to determine the wholesomeness of such food. As soon as such wholesomeness has been determined, such food must be immediately released. If however, such food is found to be unwholesome or deleterious, the health official must promptly condemn such food as herein stated and shall file petition in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunction to restrain the owner from selling such condemned food and to obtain order for destruction of such unwholesomeness or deleterious food or drink. (Ord. No. 03-H-09, § 7½-6, 3-4-2003) Sec. 34-27. - Procedure when infection suspected. When suspicion arises as to the possibility of transmission of infection from any food and beverage establishment employee, the health official is authorized to require any or all of the following measures: (1) The immediate exclusion of the employee from all food and beverage establishments. (2) The immediate closing of the food and beverage establishment concerned until no further danger of disease outbreak exists in the opinion of the health official. (3) Adequate medical examination of the employee and of his associates with such laboratory examinations as may be indicated. Requiring appropriate medical examinations, including collection of specimens for laboratory analysis, of a suspected food employee or conditional employee. (Ord. No. 03-H-09, § 7½-7, 3-4-2003) Sec. 34-28. - Permits. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a food and/or beverage establishment, or temporary food and/or beverage establishment without a valid food and/or beverage establishment permit or mobile food permit registration issued by the city. All permits expire on September 30 of each year and are due and payable on October 1 of each year. Permits are not transferable from one establishment to another or from one person to another. Mobile food permit registrations expire on the date of expiration from the issuing health inspection agency. Permits and mobile food permit registration must be posted in a conspicuous place. (b) Mobile food vendors units may operate in the city without a health inspection from the city if they possess a valid mobile food health permit from another state municipal, or county health inspection agency. To operate in the city, the mobile food vendor unit must register with the city health official and pass a fire safety inspection conducted by the city fire department if one has not been completed by another state municipal, or county health inspection agency. (c) Mobile food vendors units who have a valid food health permit and fire safety inspection from another state municipal, or county health and fire inspection agency will have their registration fee waived, but will be required to register with the city. (d) All permits and city registrations may be suspended or revoked by the health official upon the violation by the holder of any of the terms of this article, following which, unless corrections are immediately made, action may be instituted in the name of the city in any court of competent jurisdiction to obtain a restraining order or permanent injunction preventing such person from operating unless immediate compliance with the provisions of this article is obtained. Revocation of a permit or mobile food permit registration for any cause whatsoever is still affected by the issuance of the statement that the permit or mobile food permit registration may be made at any time and will be approved provided that full compliance of the provisions of this article is accomplished. (e) Whenever a food and/or beverage establishment is constructed or extensively remodeled or whenever an existing structure is converted to use as a food and/or beverage establishment, properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling or conversion shall be submitted to the city for review before work is begun. Extensive remodeling means that 20 percent or greater of the area of the food and/or beverage establishment is to be remodeled. The plans and specifications shall indicate the proposed layout, equipment arrangement, mechanical plans and construction materials of work area, and the type of model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities. The city will approve the plans and specifications if they meet the requirements of the rules contained in this article. The approved plans and specifications must be followed in construction, remodeling or conversion prior to opening for business; each new establishment will be inspected by the health official to ensure compliance with this article. (Ord. No. 03-H-09, § 7½-8, 3-4-2003; Ord. No. 07-H-32, I, 7-3-2007; Ord. No. 20-H-25 , § 1, 8-25-2020) Sec. 34-29. - Penalty. Any person, firm, corporation or agent who shall violate a provision of this article, or fail to comply therewith, or with any other requirements thereof, shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Such person shall be considered guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this article is committed or continued, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $2,000.00. (Ord. No. 03-H-09, § III, 3-4-2003; Ord. No. 07-H-32, I, 7-3-2007) Secs. 34-30—34-46. - Reserved. MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 34 PROPOSED UPDATE AMANDA CANTU 1 SANITARIAN Sanitarians Neighborhood Services Health and Sanitation is the part of the City’s Neighborhood Services Division responsible for protecting the health and safety of the citizens and visitors within Schertz. Sanitarians otherwise known Health Inspectors serve our community in a variety of ways. We ensure that food establishments, mobile food units, temporary food events, commercial swimming pools, and childcare facilities meet safe and sanitary requirements. Some additional duties include plan review for food establishments, responding to complaints on hotels for health and safety standards, and review other public health nuisance concerns We are everywhere! STATISTICS Types # of Establishments Total # of Inspections Yearly Retail Food Service Establishments 174 308 Schools 16 32 Mobile Food Units 32 Temporary Food Event 97 97 Swimming Pools 28 28 Foster Care 10 10 Sec. 34-25 Schertz food handler sanitation training course to follow state law.Remove language from referring to a Schertz training course Texas Administrative Code updated section numbers from 217.65 to 217.45 CURRENT LANGUAGE TO MATCH STATE LAW 4 Update referrals to the Texas Department of Health to Department of State and Health Serivces.(DSHS) Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) Self -Service Food Market and Food Establishment Update language/terminology/definitions to match State rules throughout chapter 34. SB 577 required reporting from jurisdictions MOBILE FOOD UNIT 5 Mobile food units may vend on private property, properly zoned, and with the written permission of the property owner/agent granting employees of the mobile food unit access to approved flush type toilet facilities, connected to an approved type sewage system on the private commercial property during hours of operation. The total noise level of any mobile food establishment shall comply with Sec. 54-14 of the Code of Ordinances. Mobile food units shall be parked on a paved surface and in clean surroundings. No mobile food unit shall be parked in violation of section Sec 21.8.9 of the Unified Development Code. Proposed additions FDA Food code is updated every 5 years FUTURE UPDATES 6 The FDA Food code, 2022 edition to include, revisions, amendments and corrections, published by the Department of State and Health Services, is hereby adopted by the reference as FDA Food code of the City of Schertz, Texas, subject to and including such amendments as herein shall appear. The state of Texas will mandate all future code editions through Department of State and Health Services (DSHS) as to the date of future adoptions. healthinspector@schertz.com CONTACT US E -mail Address Phone Number (210) 619 -1650 Mailing Address 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Bldg. 1 Schertz, TX. 78154 7 COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 8 Agenda No. 19.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Planning & Community Development Subject: Resolution 24-R-07 - Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution accepting a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 7-acres, a portion of Bexar County Property Identification Number 339286, also known as 8215 Trainer Hale Road, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas. (B.James/L.Wood/D.Marquez) BACKGROUND Annexation of land into the City's corporate limits may be voluntary or involuntary. The Texas Local Government Code (LGC) provides requirements and outlines the process based on the annexation type.The proposed annexation is voluntary and on request of the owner HLH Development LLC, thus Chapter 43, Subchapter C-3 of the Texas Local Government Code applies. The City's Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 21.4.8 includes provisions for processing of voluntary annexation requests.  HLH Development, LLC has submitted a petition for voluntary annexation to the City of Schertz for approximately 7.7 acres of land, a portion of Bexar County Property Identification Number 339286, also known as 8215 Trainer Hale Road, City Of Schertz, Bexar County. Upon City Council accepting HLH Development, LLC's current petition for voluntary annexation of the approximately 7.7 acres, it would initiate the process to annex and zone the property. The adoption of resolution 24-R-07 does not annex the subject property, but allows City Council to annex the property by ordinance in the future. An ordinance for annexation of the subject property must be approved by City Council to annex the property, which is tentatively scheduled for the April 2, 2024, City Council meeting. The annexation ordinance will be accompanied by a service agreement to meet the requirements of UDC Section 21.4.8 and LGC § 43.0672. The applicant has also requested to zone the subject property, upon annexation, Single Family Residential District (R-1). The zoning application to accompany the annexation is tentatively scheduled for the March 6, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. A public hearing notice was published on January 31, 2024, in the San Antonio Express News. GOAL HLH Development, LLC is requesting voluntary annexation into the City of Schertz because of their desire to be located within the Schertz City limits and their desire to develop the property in accordance with the requested Single Family Residential District (R-1) zoning district. COMMUNITY BENEFIT Promote the safe, orderly, efficient development and ensure compliance with the City's vision of future growth. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Staff recommends approval of Resolution 24-R-07 accepting a petition for voluntary annexation. FISCAL IMPACT The approval of Resolution 24-R-07 accepting a petition for voluntary annexation does not have a financial impact on the City; however, the end annexation of the property will. In accordance with Texas Local Government Code (LGC) Chapter 43, the City must provide services to the land on the effective date of the annexation. RECOMMENDATION Approval of Resolution 24-R-07. Attachments Resolution 24-0-7 with attachments  Aerial Exhibit  City Council Presentation Slides  RESOLUTION NO. 24-R-07 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ACCEPTING A PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ WHEREAS, a petition for annexation from HLH Development, LLC of approximately 7.7 acres, a portion of Bexar County Property Identification Number 339286, also known as 8215 Trainer Hale Road, Bexar County, Texas and more specifically described in the Exhibit A attached herein (herein, the “Property”) has been filed with the City ; and WHEREAS, Texas Local Government Code Section 43.0671 authorizes the City of Schertz to extend its City Limit boundaries through the voluntary annexation of area adjacent to those boundaries upon petition of a landowner; and WHEREAS, the complete petition packet is attached hereto as Exhibit B; and, WHEREAS, the City Staff has recommended that the petition for annexation be accepted; and WHEREAS, upon accepting the petition for voluntary annexation of the subject property, the City may annex the property by adoption of an ordinance. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby accepts the Petition for Voluntary Annexation. Section 2. The City Council shall act upon the Petition for Voluntary Annexation and annex the subject property by ordinance at a future meeting of the City Council at such time the City Council deems to be in the best interest of the City. Section 3. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are herby found to be true, and such recitals are herby made a part of this Resolution for all purpos ed and are adopted as a part of the judgement and findings of the City Council. Section 4. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 5. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 6. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 7. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. Section 8. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this ____ day of _______, 2024. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ________________________________ Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary Exhibit “A” Legal Metes and Bounds TBPELS Engineering F-5297/Surveying No. 10131500 12770 Cimarron Path, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78249 Ph. 210.698.5051 • Fx. 210.698.5085 Page 1 of 2 V:\23164 Herrera Tract (East of Hallies Cove)\legals\Revised 23164 (7.678 acre tract) Zoning Field Notes.docx Field Notes for a Tract of Land Containing 7.678 acres (334,447.73 square feet) of land A 7.678 acre (334,447.73 square feet) tract of land, situated in the Eligio Gortari Survey Number 2, Abstract Number 5, Bexar County, Texas, being all of a 6.496 acre tract as conveyed to HLH Properties, LLC, by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien as recorded in Document Number 20230226067, and all of a 1.182 acre tract as conveyed to HLH Properties, LLC, by Warranty Deed as recorded in Document Number 20230226071, both of the Official Public Records of Bexar County, Texas, said 7.678 acre (334,447.73 square feet) tract of land being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a found iron rod with a red plastic cap, having Texas State Plane Coordinates of N:13,729,126.04, E:2,016,609.51, being an interior corner on the southwesterly boundary of a 100.939 acre tract as conveyed to Allen Wiederstein, by Warranty Deed as recorded in Volume 7849, Page 1552, and being the north corner of Lot 23, Block 4, designated as a 13.662 acre Park/Open Space, as shown on plat of Hallies Cove Subdivision Unit 3, as recorded in Volume 20001, Pages 1525-1526, as conveyed to City of Schertz, Texas, by Special Warranty Deed as recorded in Document Number 20210200624, all of the Official Public Records of Bexar County, Texas; Thence, with a southeast boundary of said 100.939 acre tract, being the northwest boundary of said Lot 23, Block 4, South 59 degrees 41 minutes 15 seconds West, passing a southwesterly corner of said 100.939 acre tract, being the east corner of the remainder of a 20 acre tract as conveyed to Joylene Schmoekel Herrera, by Executrix’s Deed as recorded in Volume 6795, Page 1896, of the Official Public Records of Bexar County, Texas, and continuing said course with the southeast boundary of the remainder of said 20 acre tract, being the northwest boundary of said Lot 23, Block 4, for a total distance of 498.01 feet to the Point of Beginning, having Texas State Plane Coordinates of N:13,728,874.68, E:2,216,179.58, being the south corner of the remainder of said 20 acre tract, and being the east corner of both said 1.182 acre tract and of the herein described tract; Thence, continuing with the northwest boundary of said Lot 23, being the southeast boundary of said 1.182 acre tract, South 59 degrees 41 minutes 15 seconds West, passing the south corner of said 1.182 acre tract, being the east corner of said 6.496 acre tract, and continuing said course with the northwest boundary of said Lot 23, being the southeast boundary of said 6.496 acre tract, for a total distance of 470.01 feet to a point, being an interior corner of said Hallies Cove Subdivision Unit 3, and being the south corner of both said 6.496 acre tract and of the herein described tract; Thence, with the southwest boundary of said 6.496 acre tract, being the northeast boundary of said Hallies Cove Subdivision Unit 3, North 30 degrees 18 minutes 35 seconds West, passing the north corner of Lot 29, Block 4 as shown on said Hallies Cove Subdivision Unit 3, being the east corner of Lot 30, Block 4, as shown on plat of Hallies Cove Subdivision Unit 5, as recorded in Volume 20002, Pages 76-79, of the Official Public Records of Bexar County, Texas, and continuing said course with the northwest boundary of said Hallies Cove Subdivision Unit 5, being the southwest boundary of said 6.496 acre tract, for a total distance of 912.72 feet to a point, being an interior corner of said Hallies Cove Subdivision Unit 5, and being the west corner of both said 6.496 acre tract and of the herein described tract; Thence, with a southeast boundary of said Hallies Cove Subdivision Unit 5, being the northwest boundary of said 6.496 acre tract, North 59 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds East, passing the north corner of said 6.496 acre tract, being the west corner of said 1.182 acre tract, and continuing said course with a southeast boundary of said Exhibit “B” Petition Packet !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P !P U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U 131412 2 ANDRE W S E Z E K I E L J & CH E L S I C 131410 7 FRISON TINA M A R I E 131410 6 HAMILT O N H A R O L D W JR & M A R Q U I T A 131409 7 PADILL A B E N J A M I N & AMAN D A 131409 8 NEDOR O S C I K J A S O N M I C H A E L & ALLIS O N N A T A S H A 131409 9 PRATT L E S L I E L Y N 131410 0 MEDINA J A C Q U E L Y N DUMLA O & C R U Z J O N A T H A N 131410 1 ROBINS O N D A R Y L S T E P H E N JR & LA U R A M A Y 133746 8 JOHNS O N J O 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Municipal Boundary County Boundaries U Hydrant !P Manholes4 Resolution 24 -R-07 Accepting a Petition of Annexation of 7.7 acres Daisy Marquez|PLANNER Annexation Exhibit •The Approval of Resolution 24 -R -07 does not annex the subject property – it only allows for City Council to annex the property by ordinance in the future. •Annexation and zone change ordinances are tentatively scheduled to be heard at the April 2, 2024 City Council Meeting. •The zoning application to accompany the annexation is tentatively scheduled for the March 6, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Annexation Process Recommendation Staff recommends approval of Resolution 24 -R - 07, accepting the petition for voluntary annexation of 7.7 acres. COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Agenda No. 20.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Police Department Subject:Schertz PD TCOLE 2023 Racial Profiling Report (S.Williams/J.Lowery) BACKGROUND Schertz PD is required by law to submit an annual Racial Profiling Report that collects incident-based data related to self-initiated traffic stops and/or vehicle contacts. GOAL Data analysis, audits, findings, and recommendations to assure adherence to statutory and Department requirement in mitigating racial profiling in policing. COMMUNITY BENEFIT Provides transparency and accountability to community members in addressing racial profiling practices with the Schertz PD. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION No recommendation necessary. RECOMMENDATION Continued efforts and due diligence to exceed statutory requirements in identifying and addressing, if necessary, racial profiling practives of the Schertz PD. Agenda No. 25.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Engineering Subject:Monthly Update - Major Projects In Progress/CIP (B.James/K.Woodlee) Attachments February 2024 Major Project Update  Informational Only CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: February 20, 2024 Department: City Manager Subject: Update on Major Projects in Progress Background This is the monthly update on large projects that are in progress or in the planning process. This update is being provided so Council and the community will be up to date on the progress of these large projects. Facilities Projects: 1.Demolish/Remove Unoccupied City Buildings Project Project Description – Demolish existing structures o Project Status: Researching contractors o Projected Completion: Unknown o Project Cost: Staff will develop cost estimates in March. Project Update: The structures at 1049 Live Oak Rd, 1298 Borgfeld Rd, and 11776 Lower Seguin Rd are structurally unstable, have lead and asbestos, not up to the City’s current building codes, and have been unoccupied for some time. Currently the cost to repair each structure exceeds the value. 2.Building 10 Parks Renovation Project Description – Improve the conditions of Building 10 Parks for city staff to work comfortably and provide more storage, correct code compliance and ADA accessibility issues, and build an adequate IT communication closet to provide internet services to all the city buildings located on Commercial Place. o Project Status: Design o Projected Completion: Dependent on funding availability o Project Cost: estimated $750,000 o Consultant: M&S Engineering Project Update: City staff is currently reviewing the scope of work provided by M&S. The next step is finding funding and a contractor. 3.Kramer House Deck Replacement and Landscaping Project Description – Replace and repair the deck, install a new staircase leading to the front of the building, extend the stone walk path, and landscape. o Project Status: Partially Completed o Projected Completion: Spring 2024 o Project Cost: $5,000-$10,000 Project Update: The deck repair and staircase installation were completed August 2023. City staff are actively working on quotes for landscaping that will include cleaning up some of the dead bushes/trees and flowers. 4.Fleet Building Parking Lot Project Description – Pave the open grassy area located at 27 Commercial Place o Project Status: Replat phase o Projected Completion: Unknown o Consultant: M&S Engineering/Unintech Consulting Engineers, Inc. o Contractor: To be determined o Cost: Consultant working to develop updated cost Project Update: Unitech Consulting Engineers, Inc., is preparing the replat of the property in preparation for site planning, design, and construction of a paved parking and storage space at 27 Commercial Place. Drainage Projects: 1. FM 78 South Channel Silt Removal Project Description – Silt removal for the existing FM 78 South Drainage channel to include permitting, easement acquisition and construction. o Project Status: Easement Acquisition and Construction o Projected Completion: Fall of 2024 o Project Cost: Design $32,100, Drainage Report $4,600, Construction $172,587 base bid, $268,545 alternate in lieu o Consultant: Unintech Consulting Engineers, Inc. o Contractor: Contract has not yet been awarded Project Update: City Staff are working with Unintech to coordinate easement acquisition services. Water and Wastewater Projects: 1. Woman Hollering Creek Wastewater Interceptor Main and Lift Station o Project Description – Design and construction of a sanitary sewer system to collect and convey wastewater to the future CCMA water reclamation plant off Trainer Hale Road in Southern Schertz. The system will consist of approximately 19,000 linear feet of 30” gravity wastewater line running generally along Woman Hollering Creek from the existing Sedona lift station on FM 1518 to a new lift station on IH 10 and approximately 6,000 feet of force main from the lift station to CCMA plant. It will also include an additional 18” gravity line approximately 1,500 feet in length that will first serve the Hallie’s Cove Subdivision. The system is necessary for the new CCMA plant to begin operation and to allow the existing Woman Hollering Lift Station at Sedona to be taken out of service. o Project Status: Construction o Projected Completion: Spring 2014 o Project Cost: Engineering/Design $1,087,594, Land purchases, ROW, legal and advertising $700,810, Construction $11,100,000, totaling $12,888,404 o Design Engineer: Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc. o Owner’s Representative: AGCM, Inc. o Contractor: Thalle Construction Co, Inc. Project Update: Wastewater gravity and force mains are 95 percent complete – final testing is imminent. Final work on the new lift station is being completed. All electrical components have been received and final installation is underway. Work scheduled for the month of February into March includes coating of piping at the lift station, lift station site work, and systems testing in final preparation for startup. It is anticipated that flow will be sent to the CCMA plant in March 2024. Construction crew working on base of manhole inside shoring box View of lift station site from IH 10 View of lift station site piping pad, wet well, and jib crane 2. 24” Dedicated Transmission Main Design Phase II Project Description – Construction of a 24” dedicated water transmission main to connect the Live Oak water storage facility to the IH 35 storage tank. o Project Status: Design 90% complete, moving into Easement Acquisition o Projected Completion: to be determined o Project Cost: Design $1,508,876, Easement Acquisition Estimate $900,000, Construction estimate $11,350,000 o Consultant: Kimley-Horn & Associates Project Update: Phase I (route study) completed March 2021. Phase II (construction design) nearing completion. This project is on hold while staff work on other projects. Pre-100% design plans are complete. Plans to be reviewed, updates made as necessary once the construction phase is ready. Land acquisition agents reached out to property owners for temporary and permanent easements, several owners agreed to initial offers, meetings have been held with HOA representatives for Greenshire and Arroyo Verde to discuss the needed easements and impacts to the property. Staff will continue to work with the design consultant to make modifications to the specific alignment through the HOA greenbelts based on feedback from those communities. 3. Riata Lift Station Relocation (Design Phase) o Project Description – Relocation of the Riata Lift Station ahead of TxDOT’s IH 35 NEX project to remove it from conflict with the proposed highway improvements. The design phase included identification of a new site for the list station, design of new lift station and design of the abandonment of the existing lift station. Property and easement acquisitions were required. The new lift station is needed to maintain sewer services. o Project Status: In January 2024, the City has completed the acquisition of necessary easements and the existing lift station. o Projected Completion: Spring 2025 o Project Cost: Design & Acquisition of easements and existing lift station $478,000; Construction Estimate $2,388,705 (to be reimbursed by TxDOT) o Consultant: Utility Engineering Group, PLLC o Contractor: This project has not yet been bid o Project Update: Easements and the lift station property have been acquired. The next steps will be to prepare a bid package, award contract, and then begin construction. 4. FM 1518 Utility Relocations Project Description – Relocation of water and sewer utilities to avoid conflicts as part of the TxDOT FM 1518 Improvement Project. o Project Status: Design/Bid and Construction o Projected Completion: Staff will provide expected completion of utility relocation after the pre-construction meeting on Feb. 20th o Project Cost: Design NTE $980,000, Construction $8,986,837 o Consultant: Halff Associates o Contractor: SER Construction Partners (TxDOT’s General Contractor) Project Update: TxDOT’s contractor is expected to begin construction of FM 1518 improvements and the joint-bid utility relocations in April. A pre-construction meeting is scheduled for February 20th to discuss the utility relocation portion of the project. Design work for the Randolph backflow preventer is nearly complete. Once reviewed and approved by all parties, the design will be incorporated into the joint bid project. 5. Corbett Ground Storage Tank Project Description – Construction a new 3-million-gallon Ground Storage Tank (GST). The GST will be used to fill the existing Corbett Elevated Storage Tank and provide additional water storage capacity. This new GST will receive water directly from the Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation. o Project Status: Construction Phase o Projected Completion: May 2025 o Project Cost: Design $466,265, Construction $7,360,054 o Consultant: Unintech Consulting Engineers o Contractor: Pesado Construction Co. Project Update: The contractor has completed the excavation and compacted backfill of the tank foundation. Piping to the tank is being install in preparation of the foundation. Unintech has provided their recommendation on some of the last remaining submittals and responses to the contractor’s requests for information (RFIs). Staff continues to work with Unintech to complete tasks needed to secure final award of the allocation from the congressional grant funding. 6. FM 2252 Utility Relocations Project Description – Relocate existing water utilities to avoid conflicts as part of the TxDOT FM 2252 Project. o Project Status: Construction o Projected Completion: August 2023 o Project Cost: Design $19,617, Construction $275,000 o Consultant: Unintech Consulting Engineers o Contractor: C.C Carlton Project Update: Construction of the utility relocations have been completed and is now in the warranty period. 7. Water Loop Lines Project Description – Install 12” water main lines to provide a looped distribution system from Ware Seguin to Lower Seguin and Pfeil Road to N Graytown Road. o Project Status: Design o Projected Completion: Spring 2025 o Project Cost: Design NTE $200,000, Construction $4,400,000 Project Update: Staff is working with Unintech to coordinate easement acquisition services. 8. IH 35 NEX-North Utility Relocations Project Description – Relocation of water and sewer utilities to avoid conflicts as part of the TxDot IH 35 NEX project. o Project Status: Design o Projected Completion: Joint Bid Construction is planned for End of 2026 o Project Cost: Design & Easement Acquisition Services - $1,250,000 o Consultant: Halff Associates Project Update: Halff has incorporated comments from the City and TxDot and is preparing the 90% submittal package for review Street Projects: 1. Main Street Improvements Project Project Description – The project will improve sidewalks, provide street lighting, way-finding signage, landscaping, utility relocations, and architectural elements such as decorative concrete, decorative lighting, screening, and area signage. This project will also replace aging water and sanitary sewer mains and reconstruct the street with a new, stronger pavement section. Additionally, Lindbergh between Main and Exchange will be reconstructed. o Project Status: Design o Projected Completion: Fall 2026 o Project Cost: Design NTE $2,173,905, Construction $24,360,000 o Consultant: Kimley- Horn Associates Project Update: The consultant and city staff gave a presentation to the Main Street Committee on January 23, 2024. The consultant and city staff provided the Committee with an update of the project elements and estimated construction costs. The Committee recommended that Council proceed with the project. The consultant and city staff will provide a similar presentation to Council during the February 20th Council Meeting. Council will be asked to approve a resolution authorizing the City to proceed with the project. With that authorization, the GVEC Agreement to relocate their facilities underground will be on the March 5th Council Agenda for approval. Approval of the agreement will allow GVEC to begin ordering materials and completing their relocation design. This, in turn, will allow the other utility companies to do their relocation designs. Staff will then proceed with securing the necessary easements for the relocation and the consultant will finalize the design of some of the project elements. The formal project public outreach effort will also begin. 2. Lookout Road Reconstruction Project Description – The project involves reconstruction of Lookout Road from Schertz Parkway to Doerr Lane. A traffic signal at the Lookout Road/Schertz Parkway intersection will also be installed. The project also includes the replacement and upsizing the existing sanitary sewer main in Lookout Road from Doerr Lane to Schertz Parkway. o Project Status: Design o Projected Completion: Fall 2024 o Project Cost: Design $571,000 ($20,000 from Selma), Construction estimate $6,738,092 ($100,000 from Selma) o Design Consultant: Halff Associates Project Update: The consultant is working with the dry utility companies to relocate their facilities that are in conflict of the project. This utility coordination effort is taking longer than anticipated. Acquisition of needed right-of-way is also presenting a challenge. These items are causing a delay in developing the bid schedule for the project however, Staff is hopeful that these items will be resolved shortly, a bid schedule for the project can be put together. 3. Lower Seguin Road Reconstruction Project Description – The project includes the development of a preliminary design and secure environmental clearance for a 2.9-mile segment of Lower Seguin Road to widen and improve the street to the section identified in the Master Thoroughfare Plan. The results of this project will be used to acquire needed right-of-way; develop final construction plans; and secure federal funding to assist with construction costs. o Project Status: Design o Projected Completion: Fall 2024 o Project Cost: Preliminary Design $985,000 o Consultant: Halff & Associates Project Update: Some survey data of the existing right-of-way has been collected. Right of Entry forms have been mailed to the property owners in the project area. Some forms have been signed by the property owners and returned to the consultant. This allows the survey crew to collect needed data beyond the existing right-of-way for the project. The City’s consultant is creating a draft Interlocal Agreement with the City of Converse for the portion of Lower Seguin Road between our City Limit boundary and Loop 1604. Once the draft is finalized and accepted by Converse, we will bring the agreement to Council for consideration. 4. 2024 SPAM Resurfacing and Rehabilitation Project Description – The project includes the performance of prep work (base repairs, crack sealing, level up, etc.) and application of a slurry seal to the surface of various streets in the City. Work on other streets includes removal of existing asphalt surface; cement stabilization of base material; and application of a new layer of asphalt on street surface for other various City streets. PCI data was used to select the streets in the project. o Project Status: Design o Projected Completion: Fall 2024 o Project Cost: $3,220,000 (estimated total) o Design Consultant: Kimley-Horn Associates Project Update: The consultant has completed most of the field evaluations for all the streets in the project to identify and quantify all the prep work (base repairs, level ups, curb replacements, etc.). The consultant has also started drafting the project plans. The project is still on track to be bid in Spring 2024. 5. Buffalo Valley South Resurfacing and Rehabilitation Project Description – Water and sanitary sewer main replacements and street rehabilitation of Buffalo Valley South, specifically Mill Street, 1st St, 2nd St, Bowman St, Lee St, Church St, Zuehl St, and Wuest. PCI data was used to select the streets in the project. Project will be funded with a combination of SPAM funding (for the street rehabilitation) and ARP funding for the utility replacement. o Project Status: Design o Projected Completion: Design Summer 2024; Construction Fall 2025 o Project Cost: $5,978,268 (estimated total) o Design Consultant: Unintech Consulting Engineering Project Update: The consultant has completed geotechnical sampling in the project area and have reviewed the basic utility information for the project area. The next field task will be to video the existing sanitary sewer mains to identify the locations for all the sewer laterals and collect survey data for the project. Once this information has been collected, the consultant will create the construction plans for the project. The project will be bid in the Fall of 2024 so construction can begin at the start of FY 24-25. Parks & Recreation Projects: 1. Wendy Swan Memorial Park Splashpad Project Description – Demolition of existing residential sized pool and construction of a new splash pad. o Project Status: Warranty Work o Projected Completion: March 8, 2024 o Project Cost: $297,350 o Contractor: T.F. Harper & Associates Project Update: The contractor is repainting the splashpad surface February 5-16. Once the painting is complete, staff will recharge the splashpad filtration equipment to troubleshoot the UV filter with the contractor in preparation for the season opening date of March 8. 2. Schertz Soccer Complex Irrigation Water Storage Project Project Description – Upgrading electrical components, upsizing well pump and piping, and adding storage capacity for irrigation of the Schertz Soccer Complex. o Project Status: Bidding Phase III o Projected Completion: Summer 2024 o Project Cost: $107,036.90 o Consultant: Unintech Engineering o Contractor: TBD Project Update: Phase III is replacing the well pump and piping and bids have been received but because of delays staff is currently revising bids to begin Phase III. TxDOT Roadway Projects: 1. FM 1103 Improvement Project: Construction officially began in November 2022, and was originally expected to be complete in fall 2026. Some progress is being made on the roadway while utility relocation continues. General project updates are available by signing up at this link: FM 1103 Construction Newsletter 2. FM 1518 Improvement Project: The project was bid by TxDOT, and the low Bidder has been identified as SER Construction, LLC. Construction on the project is currently scheduled to begin April 9, 2024. 3. IH-35 NEX (I-410 South to FM 1103): The central segment of the I-35 Northeast Expansion project continues with Alamo NEX Construction handling the design-build project. The central section runs from 410 N to FM 3009. Utility coordination work for the northern segment of the project is also underway. TxDOT consultants have met with Public Works and Engineering Staff to begin establishing relocation needs. The City will be reimbursed for costs of all needed relocations except for any upsizing or improvements above current conditions. Updates about the project can be obtained by signing up at the following link: I 35 NEX Project Updates 4. IH-10 Graytown Road to Guadalupe County Line: Work for the widening of the main lanes and utility relocations continues. Work on the FM 1518 bridge over IH 10 continues and will involve numerous episodes of the rerouting of traffic including shifting lanes and detours as necessary. Updates regarding the IH 10 project are available by signing up at the following link: IH 10 Expansion Information Note: If links do not work, please contact engineering@schertz.com. Studies and Plans: 1. Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update and Impact Fee Study Project Description – Collect, review data from the City and provide updated data for the Land Use Plan, Water and Wastewater System Model, Master Plan, CIP, Water/Wastewater Impact Fees and Flow monitoring. o Project Status: Study o Projected Completion: Spring/Summer 2024 o Project Cost: $500,000 o Consultant: Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam o Project Update: LAN is scheduled to deliver the technical memos and Capital Improvement Plans for water and wastewater in February 2024. Following any comments and revisions after Staff review, the consultant will begin the impact fee calculation phase of the project. Statutorily required meetings and hearings regarding the adoption of updated impact fees is expected to begin in spring 2024. 2. PCI Data Collection Study Project Description – Perform pavement condition inspection on all City streets and place inspection data into the City’s PAVER software. Help create a new GIS map layer for the revised PCI scores for all City streets. o Project Status: 97% complete o Projected Completion: March 2024 o Project Cost: $130,000 o Consultant: Fugro, inc. Project Update: Paver software issues have been resolved. IT is working with consultant to facilitate creation of a GIS layer for revised data. Once complete, arrangements will be made to have consultant add newly constructed City streets to the database biannually. Staff will be able to update data as roadway preservation and reconstruction activities (such as resurfaced streets) as they are completed. Planning and Community Development Projects: 1. Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Project Description – The update to the Comprehensive Land Plan includes goals, policies, and identifies issues in the following development related categories: Land Use, Transportation, Community Enhancement, and Growth Capacity. o Project Status: Plan is drafted, final edits being made, adoption process to being after final edits. o Projected Completion: Spring 2024. o Project Cost: $240,000 o Consultant: Freese and Nichols Project Update: Our consultant, Freese and Nichols has been working with staff to draft the new Comprehensive Plan. The final Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee was on February 7th, 2024. The committee worked with staff and our consultant to provide a final round of comments to edit the draft and create a final document. Adoption process will begin in Spring of 2024. Information Technologies Projects 1. Master Communications Plan Citywide Network Upgrade Project Description – Improve communication and network connections throughout the City campuses o Project Status: Phase I & Phase II Completed o Projected Completion: Dec 2023 o Project Cost: estimated $441,680 Project Update: Installation of cameras on water towers, routing of traffic into the city network was completed. Agenda No. 26.   CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM    City Council Meeting:February 20, 2024 Department:Finance Subject:Council Pay Adjustment (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters) BACKGROUND Ordinance 08-G-31 provides for annual pay adjustments based on the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the South Region. The CPI report for January was released mid-February. Below is a table show the CPI percentage change and the combined compensation and allowance amounts per pay period.     2023 2024 Mayor $ 295.29 $ 305.33 Council $179.84 $185.95 CPI  3.4% Annual cost of the increase would be $1,479.10. This cost falls in the budgeted amount and will not result in an budget shortfall. For the pay date of March 15, 2024, Mayor and Councilmember pay will be set to the 2024 amounts shown in the table. There will be no retroactive adjustment to the pay amount. Ordinance 08-G-31 allows for the Mayor or Councilmembers to opt out of the pay change by submitting a letter with this intent to the City Manager. If you would like to remain at your current pay level, please notify the City Manager by March 8, 2024. Attachments Council Pay Information Item 2024  January 2024 CPI South Region  Ord 2008-G-31 Council Compensation  January 2024 CPI  Date: 2/20/2024 From: Finance Department To: Mayor and Councilmembers Subject: Mayor and Council Compensation Ordinance 08-G-31 provides for annual pay adjustments based on the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the South Region. The CPI report for January was released mid-February. Below is a table show the CPI percentage change and the combined compensation and allowance amounts per pay period. 2023 2024 Mayor $ 295.29 $ 305.33 Council $179.84 $185.95 CPI 3.4% For the pay date of March 15, 2024, Mayor and Councilmember pay will be set to the 2024 amounts shown in the table. There will be no retroactive adjustment to the pay amount. Ordinance 08-G-31 allows for the Mayor or Councilmembers to opt out of the pay change by submitting a letter with this intent to the City Manager. If you would like to remain at your current pay level, please notify the City Manager by March 8, 2024. Thank you, James Walters Director of Finance Table 4. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Selected areas, all items index, January 2024 [1982-84=100,unless otherwise noted] Area Pricing Schedule1 Percent change to Jan. 2024 from: Percent change to Dec. 2023 from: Jan. 2023 Nov. 2023 Dec. 2023 Dec. 2022 Oct. 2023 Nov. 2023 U.S. city average............................................... M 3.1 0.4 0.5 3.4 -0.3 -0.1 Region and area size2 Northeast...................................................... M 2.5 0.6 0.6 2.6 0.0 0.0 Northeast - Size Class A................................. M 3.1 0.9 0.8 3.1 0.0 0.1 Northeast - Size Class B/C3............................. M 1.8 0.2 0.4 1.9 -0.1 -0.2 New England4............................................. M 2.0 0.4 0.5 2.3 0.2 -0.1 Middle Atlantic4............................................ M 2.7 0.7 0.7 2.7 -0.1 0.0 Midwest....................................................... M 2.7 0.1 0.3 3.2 -0.4 -0.2 Midwest - Size Class A................................... M 2.9 0.2 0.3 3.3 -0.3 -0.1 Midwest - Size Class B/C3............................... M 2.5 0.0 0.3 3.1 -0.4 -0.3 East North Central4....................................... M 2.5 0.2 0.4 3.1 -0.2 -0.1 West North Central4....................................... M 3.0 -0.3 0.1 3.3 -0.7 -0.4 South.......................................................... M 3.4 0.5 0.6 3.7 -0.2 -0.1 South - Size Class A...................................... M 3.9 0.3 0.3 4.2 0.1 0.0 South - Size Class B/C3.................................. M 3.2 0.6 0.7 3.4 -0.4 -0.1 South Atlantic4............................................. M 3.5 0.4 0.5 3.7 -0.2 0.0 East South Central4....................................... M 3.6 0.4 0.7 3.7 -0.6 -0.3 West South Central4...................................... M 3.2 0.6 0.6 3.6 -0.1 0.0 West........................................................... M 3.3 0.5 0.7 3.6 -0.5 -0.1 West - Size Class A...................................... M 3.0 0.5 0.5 3.7 -0.5 -0.1 West - Size Class B/C3................................... M 3.7 0.6 0.8 3.5 -0.6 -0.2 Mountain4................................................... M 3.0 0.4 0.5 3.0 -0.6 -0.1 Pacific4...................................................... M 3.5 0.6 0.7 3.8 -0.5 -0.1 Size classes Size Class A5................................................. M 3.2 0.5 0.5 3.6 -0.2 0.0 Size Class B/C3.............................................. M 3.0 0.4 0.6 3.1 -0.4 -0.2 Selected local areas Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI........................ M 3.3 0.8 0.8 3.3 -0.5 0.0 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA.................. M 2.5 1.0 1.0 3.5 -0.3 0.0 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA............... M 3.1 1.1 1.0 2.9 -0.2 0.1 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA....................... 2 3.6 -0.1 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD6......................... 2 2.1 -0.3 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI............................... 2 4.5 0.0 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX................ 2 4.5 -0.1 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL........... 2 5.7 -0.2 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD....... 2 3.9 0.0 Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ7............................. 2 2.7 -0.9 San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA..................... 2 2.6 -0.4 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA............................. 2 4.4 -0.3 St. Louis, MO-IL.............................................. 2 2.8 -0.2 Urban Alaska................................................. 2 1.8 -1.1 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH....................... 1 2.0 0.7 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX............................ 1 5.3 0.9 Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO............................. 1 3.5 -0.1 Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI................ 1 2.6 0.2 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA4................... 1 2.9 0.0 San Diego-Carlsbad, CA.................................... 1 3.8 0.4 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL8................... 1 3.9 0.5 Urban Hawaii................................................. 1 3.9 0.5 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV6..... 1 3.6 0.5 1 Foods, fuels, and several other items are priced every month in all areas. Most other goods and services are priced as indicated: M - Every month. 1 - January, March, May, July, September, and November. 2 - February, April, June, August, October, and December. 2 Regions defined as the four Census regions. Transmission of material in this release is embargoed until USDL-24-0265 8:30 a.m. (ET) Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Technical information: (202) 691-7000 • cpi_info@bls.gov • www.bls.gov/cpi Media contact: (202) 691-5902 • PressOffice@bls.gov CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – JANUARY 2024 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.1 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter continued to rise in January, increasing 0.6 percent and contributing over two thirds of the monthly all items increase. The food index increased 0.4 percent in January, as the food at home index increased 0.4 percent and the food away from home index rose 0.5 percent over the month. In contrast, the energy index fell 0.9 percent over the month due in large part to the decline in the gasoline index. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.4 percent in January. Indexes which increased in January include shelter, motor vehicle insurance, and medical care. The index for used cars and trucks and the index for apparel were among those that decreased over the month. The all items index rose 3.1 percent for the 12 months ending January, a smaller increase than the 3.4- percent increase for the 12 months ending December. The all items less food and energy index rose 3.9 percent over the last 12 months, the same increase as for the 12 months ending December. The energy index decreased 4.6 percent for the 12 months ending January, while the food index increased 2.6 percent over the last year. 0.0 0.1 0 .2 0 .3 0.4 0.5 Jan'23 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan'24 Chart 1. One-month percent change in CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), seasonally adjusted, Jan. 2023 - Jan. 2024 Percent change 0.5 0.4 0.1 0.4 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.4 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 - 2 - Chart 2. 12-month percent change in CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), not seasonally adjusted, Jan. 2023 - Jan. 2024 Percent change All items All items less food and energy 3 4 5 6 7 Jan'23 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan'24 Table A. Percent changes in CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average 1 Not seasonally adjusted. - 3 - Food The food index rose 0.4 percent in January, and the food at home index also increased 0.4 percent over the month. Four of the six major grocery store food group indexes increased over the month. The index for other food at home, which contains the index for sugar and sweets, the index for fats and oils, and the index for other foods, rose 0.6 percent in January. The nonalcoholic beverages index rose 1.2 percent over the month, and the fruits and vegetables index increased 0.4 percent. The index for dairy and related products increased 0.2 percent in January. In contrast to these increases, the cereals and bakery products index declined 0.2 percent in January. The index for meats, poultry, fish, and eggs was unchanged over the month. The food away from home index rose 0.5 percent in January. The index for full service meals rose 0.4 percent and the index for limited service meals increased 0.6 percent over the month. The food at home index rose 1.2 percent over the last 12 months. The index for other food at home rose 2.6 percent over the 12 months ending in January. The index for nonalcoholic beverages rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months and the index for cereals and bakery products increased 1.5 percent over that period. The fruits and vegetables index rose 1.1 percent over the 12 months ending in January. In comparison, the meats, poultry, fish, and eggs index decreased 0.9 percent over the year, and the dairy and related products index fell 1.1 percent. The index for food away from home rose 5.1 percent over the last year. The index for limited service meals rose 5.8 percent over the last 12 months, and the index for full service meals rose 4.3 percent over the same period. Energy The energy index fell 0.9 percent in January, as its component indexes were mixed. The gasoline index decreased 3.3 percent in January. (Before seasonal adjustment, gasoline prices fell 1.5 percent in January.) The fuel oil index decreased 4.5 percent in January. In contrast, the electricity index rose 1.2 percent in January and the natural gas index increased 2.0 percent over the month. The energy index fell 4.6 percent over the past 12 months. The gasoline index decreased 6.4 percent, the natural gas index declined 17.8 percent, and the fuel oil index fell 14.2 percent over this 12-month span. In comparison, the index for electricity rose 3.8 percent over the last year. All items less food and energy The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.4 percent in January. The shelter index increased 0.6 percent in January, and was the largest factor in the monthly increase in the index for all items less food and energy. The index for owners’ equivalent rent rose 0.6 percent over the month, while the index for rent increased 0.4 percent. The lodging away from home index increased 1.8 percent in January. The motor vehicle insurance index increased 1.4 percent in January, and the recreation index rose 0.5 percent in January. Among other indexes that rose in January were communication, personal care, airline fares, and education. -4 - The medical care index rose 0.5 percent in January. The index for hospital services increased 1.6 percent over the month and the index for physicians’ services increased 0.6 percent. The prescription drugs index fell 0.8 percent in January. The index for used cars and trucks fell 3.4 percent in January. The apparel index also decreased, falling 0.7 percent over the month. The index for new vehicles was unchanged in January. The index for all items less food and energy rose 3.9 percent over the past 12 months. The shelter index increased 6.0 percent over the last year, accounting for over two thirds of the total 12-month increase in the all items less food and energy index. Other indexes with notable increases over the last year include motor vehicle insurance (+20.6 percent), recreation (+2.8 percent), personal care (+5.3 percent), and medical care (+1.1 percent). Not seasonally adjusted CPI measures The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 3.1 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 308.417 (1982-84=100). For the month, the index increased 0.5 percent prior to seasonal adjustment. The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased 2.9 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 302.201 (1982-84=100). For the month, the index increased 0.5 percent prior to seasonal adjustment. The Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U) increased 2.8 percent over the last 12 months. For the month, the index increased 0.5 percent on a not seasonally adjusted basis. Please note that the indexes for the past 10 to 12 months are subject to revision. _______________ The Consumer Price Index for February 2024 is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. (ET). Changes to Used Cars and Trucks Methodology With the release of January 2024 data, the CPI program updated the mileage adjustment applied to each sampled used vehicle in the used cars and trucks index. Historically, a single, stable mileage amount estimated for a given make and model was applied to each sampled vehicle and was unchanged throughout the year. The assigned mileage amount is now replaced with a monthly average mileage amount based on the age of the sampled used vehicle, and not the make and model. Each estimated price for a sampled used vehicle is still adjusted for depreciation. In addition, seasonally adjusted indexes as well as calculated seasonal adjustment factors will take the new methodology into account beginning in 2024. Revised seasonal factors are available at www.bls.gov/cpi/seasonal- adjustment/home.htm. Details on the new method are available on the Measuring Price Change in the CPI: Used cars and trucks factsheet (www.bls.gov/cpi/factsheets/used-cars-and-trucks.htm). -5 - Technical Note Brief Explanation of the CPI The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services. The CPI reflects spending patterns for each of two population groups: all urban consumers and urban wage earners and clerical workers. The all urban consumer group represents over 90 percent of the total U.S. population. It is based on the expenditures of almost all residents of urban or metropolitan areas, including professionals, the self-employed, the poor, the unemployed, and retired people, as well as urban wage earners and clerical workers. Not included in the CPI are the spending patterns of people living in rural nonmetropolitan areas, farming families, people in the Armed Forces, and those in institutions, such as prisons and mental hospitals. Consumer inflation for all urban consumers is measured by two indexes, namely, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and the Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U). The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) is based on the expenditures of households included in the CPI-U definition that meet two requirements: more than one- half of the household's income must come from clerical or wage occupations, and at least one of the household's earners must have been employed for at least 37 weeks during the previous 12 months. The CPI-W population represents approximately 30 percent of the total U.S. population and is a subset of the CPI-U population. The CPIs are based on prices of food, clothing, shelter, fuels, transportation, doctors’ and dentists’ services, drugs, and other goods and services that people buy for day-to-day living. Prices are collected each month in 75 urban areas across the country from about 6,000 housing units and approximately 22,000 retail establishments (department stores, supermarkets, hospitals, filling stations, and other types of stores and service establishments). All taxes directly associated with the purchase and use of items are included in the index. Prices of fuels and a few other items are obtained every month in all 75 locations. Prices of most other commodities and services are collected every month in the three largest geographic areas and every other month in other areas. Prices of most goods and services are obtained by personal visit, telephone call, web, or app collection by the Bureau’s trained representatives. In calculating the index, price changes for the various items in each location are aggregated using weights, which represent their importance in the spending of the appropriate population group. Local data are then combined to obtain a U.S. city average. For the CPI-U and CPI-W, separate indexes are also published by size of city, by region of the country, for cross-classifications of regions and population-size classes, and for 23 selected local areas. Area indexes do not measure differences in the level of prices among cities; they only measure the average change in prices for each area since the base period. For the C-CPI-U, data are issued only at the national level. The CPI-U and CPI-W are considered final when released, but the C-CPI-U is issued in preliminary form and subject to three subsequent quarterly revisions. The index measures price change from a designed reference date. For most of the CPI-U and the CPI-W, the reference base is 1982-84 equals 100. The reference base for the C-CPI-U is December 1999 equals 100. An increase of 7 percent from the reference base, for example, is shown as 107.000. Alternatively, that relationship can also be expressed as the price of a base period market basket of goods and services rising from $100 to $107. - 6 - Sampling Error in the CPI The CPI is a statistical estimate that is subject to sampling error because it is based upon a sample of retail prices and not the complete universe of all prices. BLS calculates and publishes estimates of the 1- month, 2-month, 6-month, and 12-month percent change standard errors annually for the CPI-U. These standard error estimates can be used to construct confidence intervals for hypothesis testing. For example, the estimated standard error of the 1-month percent change is 0.03 percent for the U.S. all items CPI. This means that if we repeatedly sample from the universe of all retail prices using the same methodology, and estimate a percentage change for each sample, then 95 percent of these estimates will be within 0.06 percent of the 1-month percentage change based on all retail prices. For example, for a 1- month change of 0.2 percent in the all items CPI-U, we are 95 percent confident that the actual percent change based on all retail prices would fall between 0.14 and 0.26 percent. For the latest data, including information on how to use the estimates of standard error, see www.bls.gov/cpi/tables/variance- estimates/home.htm. Calculating Index Changes Movements of the indexes from 1 month to another are usually expressed as percent changes rather than changes in index points, because index point changes are affected by the level of the index in relation to its base period, while percent changes are not. The following table shows an example of using index values to calculate percent changes: Item A Item B Item C Year I 112.500 225.000 110.000 Year II 121.500 243.000 128.000 Change in index points 9.000 18.000 18.000 Percent change 9.0/112.500 x 100 = 8.0 18.0/225.000 x 100 = 8.0 18.0/110.000 x 100 = 16.4 Use of Seasonally Adjusted and Unadjusted Data The Consumer Price Index (CPI) program produces both unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data. Seasonally adjusted data are computed using seasonal factors derived by the X-13ARIMA-SEATS seasonal adjustment method. These factors are updated each February, and the new factors are used to revise the previous 5 years of seasonally adjusted data. The factors are available at www.bls.gov/cpi/tables/seasonal-adjustment/seasonal-factors-2024.xlsx. For more information on data revision scheduling, please see the Factsheet on Seasonal Adjustment at www.bls.gov/cpi/seasonal- adjustment/questions-and-answers.htm and the Timeline of Seasonal Adjustment Methodological Changes at www.bls.gov/cpi/seasonal-adjustment/timeline-seasonal-adjustment-methodology- changes.htm. How to Use Seasonally Adjusted and Unadjusted Data For analyzing short-term price trends in the economy, seasonally adjusted changes are usually preferred since they eliminate the effect of changes that normally occur at the same time and in about the same magnitude every year—such as price movements resulting from weather events, production cycles, model changeovers, holidays, and sales. This allows data users to focus on changes that are not typical for the time of year. -7 - The unadjusted data are of primary interest to consumers concerned about the prices they actually pay. Unadjusted data are also used extensively for escalation purposes. Many collective bargaining contract agreements and pension plans, for example, tie compensation changes to the Consumer Price Index before adjustment for seasonal variation. BLS advises against the use of seasonally adjusted data in escalation agreements because seasonally adjusted series are revised annually for five years. Intervention Analysis The Bureau of Labor Statistics uses intervention analysis seasonal adjustment (IASA) for some CPI series. Sometimes extreme values or sharp movements can distort the underlying seasonal pattern of price change. Intervention analysis seasonal adjustment is a process by which the distortions caused by such unusual events are estimated and removed from the data prior to calculation of seasonal factors. The resulting seasonal factors, which more accurately represent the seasonal pattern, are then applied to the unadjusted data. For example, this procedure was used for the motor fuel series to offset the effects of the 2009 return to normal pricing after the worldwide economic downturn in 2008. Retaining this outlier data during seasonal factor calculation would distort the computation of the seasonal portion of the time series data for motor fuel, so it was estimated and removed from the data prior to seasonal adjustment. Following that, seasonal factors were calculated based on this “prior adjusted” data. These seasonal factors represent a clearer picture of the seasonal pattern in the data. The last step is for motor fuel seasonal factors to be applied to the unadjusted data. For the seasonal factors introduced for January 2024, BLS adjusted 46 series using intervention analysis seasonal adjustment, including selected food and beverage items, motor fuels and vehicles. Revision of Seasonally Adjusted Indexes Seasonally adjusted data, including the U.S. city average all items index levels, are subject to revision for up to 5 years after their original release. Every year, economists in the CPI calculate new seasonal factors for seasonally adjusted series and apply them to the last 5 years of data. Seasonally adjusted indexes beyond the last 5 years of data are considered to be final and not subject to revision. For January 2024, revised seasonal factors and seasonally adjusted indexes for 2019 to 2023 were calculated and published. For series which are directly adjusted using the Census X-13ARIMA-SEATS seasonal adjustment software, the seasonal factors for 2023 will be applied to data for 2024 to produce the seasonally adjusted 2024 indexes. Series which are indirectly seasonally adjusted by summing seasonally adjusted component series have seasonal factors which are derived and are therefore not available in advance. Determining Seasonal Status Each year the seasonal status of every series is reevaluated based upon certain statistical criteria. Using these criteria, BLS economists determine whether a series should change its status from "not seasonally adjusted" to "seasonally adjusted", or vice versa. If any of the 81 components of the U.S. city average all items index change their seasonal adjustment status from seasonally adjusted to not seasonally adjusted, not seasonally adjusted data will be used in the aggregation of the dependent series for the last 5 years, but the seasonally adjusted indexes before that period will not be changed. For 2024, 36 of the 81 components of the U.S. city average all items index are not seasonally adjusted. Contact Information For additional information about the CPI visit www.bls.gov/cpi or contact the CPI Information and Analysis Section at 202-691-7000 or cpi_info@bls.gov. -8 - For additional information on seasonal adjustment in the CPI visit www.bls.gov/cpi/seasonal- adjustment/home.htm If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Table 1. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024 [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative impor- tance Dec. 2023 Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent change Seasonally adjusted percent change Jan. 2023 Dec. 2023 Jan. 2024 Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Oct. 2023- Nov. 2023 Nov. 2023- Dec. 2023 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 All items............................................. 100.000 299.170 306.746 308.417 3.1 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.3 Food.............................................. 13.555 319.136 325.409 327.327 2.6 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.4 Food at home................................. 8.167 301.435 303.005 305.037 1.2 0.7 0.0 0.1 0.4 Cereals and bakery products............ 1.066 349.294 353.844 354.532 1.5 0.2 0.3 -0.1 -0.2 Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs............ 1.722 322.737 320.143 319.752 -0.9 -0.1 -0.2 0.3 0.0 Dairy and related products............... 0.748 272.040 267.889 268.941 -1.1 0.4 0.0 0.1 0.2 Fruits and vegetables..................... 1.410 351.029 350.250 354.798 1.1 1.3 0.1 0.0 0.4 Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials.................................. 1.027 213.359 215.872 220.573 3.4 2.2 0.4 0.2 1.2 Other food at home........................ 2.193 264.746 270.223 271.600 2.6 0.5 -0.2 0.2 0.6 Food away from home1...................... 5.388 345.677 361.564 363.249 5.1 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.5 Energy............................................ 6.655 283.330 269.375 270.420 -4.6 0.4 -1.6 -0.2 -0.9 Energy commodities......................... 3.539 305.643 288.953 284.627 -6.9 -1.5 -3.8 -0.7 -3.2 Fuel oil...................................... 0.084 455.595 393.189 390.877 -14.2 -0.6 -1.1 -3.3 -4.5 Motor fuel................................... 3.372 297.413 282.246 277.709 -6.6 -1.6 -4.0 -0.6 -3.3 Gasoline (all types)..................... 3.261 294.759 280.289 276.003 -6.4 -1.5 -4.0 -0.6 -3.3 Energy services............................... 3.116 272.840 260.877 267.475 -2.0 2.5 1.0 0.3 1.4 Electricity.................................... 2.428 266.528 269.170 276.698 3.8 2.8 1.0 0.6 1.2 Utility (piped) gas service................. 0.688 285.407 230.862 234.515 -17.8 1.6 1.2 -0.6 2.0 All items less food and energy................ 79.790 301.962 311.907 313.623 3.9 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.4 Commodities less food and energy commodities................................ 18.891 165.340 164.590 164.866 -0.3 0.2 -0.2 -0.1 -0.3 Apparel...................................... 2.512 127.875 125.794 127.946 0.1 1.7 -0.6 0.0 -0.7 New vehicles............................... 3.684 177.276 178.269 178.595 0.7 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.0 Used cars and trucks...................... 2.012 185.857 186.383 179.410 -3.5 -3.7 1.4 0.6 -3.4 Medical care commodities1............... 1.489 395.981 410.365 407.879 3.0 -0.6 0.5 -0.1 -0.6 Alcoholic beverages....................... 0.854 282.286 287.873 288.758 2.3 0.3 -0.1 0.1 0.3 Tobacco and smoking products1........ 0.542 1,388.790 1,486.900 1,491.538 7.4 0.3 1.1 -0.1 0.3 Services less energy services.............. 60.899 387.258 405.338 408.051 5.4 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.7 Shelter....................................... 36.191 369.585 389.433 391.896 6.0 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.6 Rent of primary residence............. 7.671 388.372 410.606 412.019 6.1 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 Owners’ equivalent rent of residences2............................ 26.769 379.328 400.828 402.965 6.2 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.6 Medical care services..................... 6.515 601.551 599.464 605.257 0.6 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.7 Physicians’ services1................... 1.828 415.197 412.930 415.427 0.1 0.6 0.6 0.2 0.6 Hospital services1, 3..................... 1.987 385.064 404.407 410.695 6.7 1.6 0.1 0.5 1.6 Transportation services................... 6.294 376.743 409.749 412.643 9.5 0.7 1.0 0.1 1.0 Motor vehicle maintenance and repair1.................................. 1.233 371.780 392.897 396.004 6.5 0.8 0.3 -0.3 0.8 Motor vehicle insurance................ 2.794 658.513 780.284 794.142 20.6 1.8 1.2 1.7 1.4 Airline fares.............................. 0.751 264.629 243.348 247.606 -6.4 1.7 -0.2 0.9 1.4 1 Not seasonally adjusted. 2 Indexes on a December 1982=100 base. 3 Indexes on a December 1996=100 base. Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure category,January 2024 [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Unadjusted percent change Seasonally adjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Oct. 2023- Nov. 2023 Nov. 2023- Dec. 2023 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 All items................................................................. 100.000 3.1 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.3 Food.................................................................. 13.555 2.6 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.4 Food at home..................................................... 8.167 1.2 0.7 0.0 0.1 0.4 Cereals and bakery products................................. 1.066 1.5 0.2 0.3 -0.1 -0.2 Cereals and cereal products............................... 0.314 -0.6 0.3 0.2 -1.0 -0.1 Flour and prepared flour mixes......................... 0.051 1.0 2.7 1.0 -0.2 -1.2 Breakfast cereal1......................................... 0.123 -0.8 -0.8 0.8 -2.4 -0.8 Rice, pasta, cornmeal.................................... 0.139 -1.0 0.4 -0.7 0.0 -0.1 Rice1, 2, 3................................................-1.8 -0.6 0.4 0.1 -0.6 Bakery products1......................................... 0.752 2.5 0.1 0.2 -0.4 0.1 Bread1, 2................................................. 0.203 3.2 0.3 -0.4 -0.3 0.3 White bread1, 3.......................................3.3 0.5 -1.4 0.2 0.5 Bread other than white1, 3..........................2.8 0.0 0.6 -1.0 0.0 Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins2......................... 0.117 2.9 0.2 1.1 -0.4 -0.3 Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies1...................... 0.191 1.0 0.1 0.7 -0.2 0.1 Cookies1, 3...........................................0.6 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.3 Fresh cakes and cupcakes1, 3.....................1.7 -1.0 1.0 -0.4 -1.0 Other bakery products................................ 0.241 2.8 0.1 0.7 0.6 -0.8 Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts1, 3....2.6 -0.7 0.2 0.2 -0.7 Crackers, bread, and cracker products3.........5.1 0.0 1.3 0.9 -1.0 Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers3...................................0.9 0.2 0.3 0.4 -0.3 Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs................................ 1.722 -0.9 -0.1 -0.2 0.3 0.0 Meats, poultry, and fish.................................... 1.603 2.1 -0.3 -0.3 0.1 -0.2 Meats...................................................... 1.033 3.5 -0.3 -0.3 0.3 -0.1 Beef and veal.......................................... 0.461 7.7 -0.3 0.1 0.6 -0.3 Uncooked ground beef1............................ 0.160 5.5 -1.3 -1.5 -0.7 -1.3 Uncooked beef roasts2............................. 0.077 6.7 -0.7 1.8 -1.2 0.5 Uncooked beef steaks2............................. 0.174 10.7 0.6 -0.8 2.2 0.9 Uncooked other beef and veal1, 2................. 0.050 5.0 0.3 1.6 -1.1 0.3 Pork...................................................... 0.328 -0.4 -0.3 -1.1 0.2 -0.3 Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products2.......................................... 0.142 -1.3 -0.4 -1.4 -0.1 -0.6 Bacon and related products3....................0.6 -2.1 -2.4 0.5 -1.3 Breakfast sausage and related products2, 3...-3.4 2.1 0.1 -1.0 0.2 Ham................................................... 0.063 -3.0 -0.5 -0.5 1.4 -3.1 Ham, excluding canned3........................-3.6 -0.8 -0.8 1.6 -3.4 Pork chops1.......................................... 0.042 3.6 0.4 -2.4 -0.9 0.4 Other pork including roasts, steaks, and ribs2... 0.081 1.4 -0.4 -0.3 0.0 0.9 Other meats............................................ 0.244 1.4 -0.3 0.0 -0.2 0.3 Frankfurters3.........................................7.1 0.9 0.4 0.1 1.9 Lunchmeats1, 2, 3....................................1.3 -0.8 0.0 0.2 -0.8 Poultry1.................................................. 0.314 1.7 0.3 -0.9 -0.4 0.3 Chicken1, 2........................................... 0.254 1.2 -0.2 -0.4 0.1 -0.2 Fresh whole chicken1, 3..........................3.7 0.5 1.4 -0.4 0.5 Fresh and frozen chicken parts1, 3.............0.4 -0.6 -1.1 0.5 -0.6 Other uncooked poultry including turkey2........ 0.060 3.7 2.6 0.0 -1.0 0.2 Fish and seafood...................................... 0.257 -2.6 -0.8 0.3 -0.2 -1.3 Fresh fish and seafood1, 2.......................... 0.121 -3.9 0.1 -0.3 -1.0 0.1 Processed fish and seafood2...................... 0.135 -1.3 -1.7 0.1 0.0 -1.2 Shelf stable fish and seafood3..................1.9 -3.8 1.1 0.4 -2.9 Frozen fish and seafood3........................-1.2 0.3 -0.1 -0.7 0.9 Eggs........................................................ 0.119 -28.6 1.8 2.6 3.7 3.4 See footnotes at end of table. Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure category,January 2024 — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Unadjusted percent change Seasonally adjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Oct. 2023- Nov. 2023 Nov. 2023- Dec. 2023 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Dairy and related products................................... 0.748 -1.1 0.4 0.0 0.1 0.2 Milk2........................................................... 0.178 -2.4 -0.8 -0.1 0.1 -0.6 Fresh whole milk3........................................-3.1 -1.0 0.0 0.3 -1.1 Fresh milk other than whole1, 2, 3.......................-1.8 -0.9 0.1 0.6 -0.9 Cheese and related products1............................. 0.236 -2.1 1.0 -0.7 -0.2 1.0 Ice cream and related products........................... 0.111 0.2 -1.2 0.8 0.5 -1.7 Other dairy and related products2........................ 0.223 0.0 1.6 -0.2 -0.1 0.9 Fruits and vegetables......................................... 1.410 1.1 1.3 0.1 0.0 0.4 Fresh fruits and vegetables................................ 1.070 0.6 1.5 0.5 -0.1 0.5 Fresh fruits................................................ 0.575 1.9 0.3 0.9 0.4 -1.2 Apples................................................... 0.070 -8.9 -0.5 0.3 0.1 -2.1 Bananas1............................................... 0.085 -2.0 -1.5 -0.4 0.0 -1.5 Citrus fruits2............................................ 0.162 1.2 -0.8 1.9 0.6 -2.4 Oranges, including tangerines3....................0.3 -1.2 2.0 0.5 -2.3 Other fresh fruits2...................................... 0.258 7.4 1.7 0.4 1.1 0.7 Fresh vegetables......................................... 0.495 -0.9 2.9 0.0 -0.7 2.4 Potatoes................................................. 0.073 -0.3 4.4 3.7 -2.3 0.9 Lettuce.................................................. 0.064 -11.7 -1.7 -2.5 -2.4 1.1 Tomatoes............................................... 0.082 1.8 5.0 0.0 0.6 4.6 Other fresh vegetables................................ 0.276 1.1 3.0 -0.3 0.1 2.1 Processed fruits and vegetables2...................... 0.340 2.5 0.6 -1.1 0.6 0.2 Canned fruits and vegetables2....................... 0.167 2.5 0.5 -0.5 1.1 0.0 Canned fruits2, 3.....................................2.2 -1.2 -0.2 0.7 -0.6 Canned vegetables2, 3..............................2.6 1.9 -0.7 0.8 0.4 Frozen fruits and vegetables2........................ 0.105 3.8 0.5 -1.4 0.3 -0.3 Frozen vegetables3.................................5.0 1.3 -2.2 0.9 0.3 Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried2................................................. 0.068 0.4 1.1 -1.3 0.2 1.0 Dried beans, peas, and lentils1, 2, 3...............-2.3 0.0 -2.3 2.2 0.0 Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials......... 1.027 3.4 2.2 0.4 0.2 1.2 Juices and nonalcoholic drinks2........................... 0.730 4.8 2.4 0.5 0.5 1.4 Carbonated drinks........................................ 0.324 4.8 3.0 1.0 0.4 1.6 Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks1, 2.......... 0.008 29.0 9.9 -1.2 1.4 9.9 Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks2......... 0.397 4.2 1.8 0.1 0.2 1.7 Beverage materials including coffee and tea2........... 0.298 0.2 1.5 0.3 -0.5 0.5 Coffee...................................................... 0.186 -1.4 2.5 0.2 -0.7 0.6 Roasted coffee3........................................-1.2 2.4 0.4 -0.8 0.8 Instant coffee1, 3........................................-2.3 1.8 0.2 -1.7 1.8 Other beverage materials including tea1, 2............ 0.112 3.1 -0.1 0.5 0.2 -0.1 Other food at home............................................ 2.193 2.6 0.5 -0.2 0.2 0.6 Sugar and sweets1.......................................... 0.295 4.4 1.0 -0.1 0.2 1.0 Sugar and sugar substitutes............................ 0.042 7.2 2.2 -0.6 0.9 0.5 Candy and chewing gum2............................... 0.192 4.7 1.0 0.5 -0.3 0.3 Other sweets2............................................. 0.061 2.0 0.3 0.4 0.7 -0.7 Fats and oils................................................. 0.252 1.9 1.1 0.5 0.9 -0.3 Butter and margarine2................................... 0.076 -2.3 2.4 2.5 -0.4 -0.2 Butter3...................................................-1.6 3.6 2.9 0.3 -0.1 Margarine3..............................................-2.0 1.0 1.0 -0.7 1.1 Salad dressing1, 2......................................... 0.060 2.0 -0.1 -1.6 0.8 -0.1 Other fats and oils including peanut butter2.......... 0.116 5.1 0.8 -0.4 1.6 -0.1 Peanut butter1, 2, 3.....................................3.6 0.0 -2.1 2.6 0.0 Other foods................................................ 1.646 2.4 0.3 -0.3 0.1 0.6 Soups.................................................... 0.095 0.6 1.2 0.7 0.1 1.0 Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods........... 0.261 1.1 -0.7 -0.8 0.8 0.6 See footnotes at end of table. Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure category,January 2024 — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Unadjusted percent change Seasonally adjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Oct. 2023- Nov. 2023 Nov. 2023- Dec. 2023 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Snacks.................................................. 0.349 1.9 -0.1 -0.9 0.4 0.6 Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces........... 0.322 4.6 2.5 0.1 0.0 1.0 Salt and other seasonings and spices2, 3........3.2 2.6 0.3 -0.5 0.2 Olives, pickles, relishes1, 2, 3.......................2.5 -0.7 0.5 -0.1 -0.7 Sauces and gravies2, 3.............................6.7 2.0 0.7 0.5 0.5 Other condiments3..................................4.1 9.6 -1.7 0.3 6.9 Baby food and formula1, 2............................ 0.048 8.7 0.7 -0.4 -0.5 0.7 Other miscellaneous foods2.......................... 0.572 1.8 -0.3 0.1 -0.3 0.3 Prepared salads3, 4..................................-0.4 -0.2 -1.1 0.3 -0.2 Food away from home1.......................................... 5.388 5.1 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.5 Full service meals and snacks1, 2............................ 2.474 4.3 0.4 0.5 0.3 0.4 Limited service meals and snacks1, 2....................... 2.523 5.8 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.6 Food at employee sites and schools1, 2.................... 0.080 3.1 -0.1 0.4 -0.1 -0.1 Food at elementary and secondary schools1, 3, 5.......2.1 0.0 0.0 -0.1 0.0 Food from vending machines and mobile vendors1, 2. . .. 0.050 10.6 -0.5 0.3 0.1 -0.5 Other food away from home1, 2.............................. 0.261 6.7 0.2 0.3 0.0 0.2 Energy................................................................ 6.655 -4.6 0.4 -1.6 -0.2 -0.9 Energy commodities............................................. 3.539 -6.9 -1.5 -3.8 -0.7 -3.2 Fuel oil and other fuels........................................ 0.167 -10.5 0.7 -1.0 -2.5 -2.3 Fuel oil........................................................ 0.084 -14.2 -0.6 -1.1 -3.3 -4.5 Propane, kerosene, and firewood6........................ 0.083 -3.4 2.1 -0.1 -0.4 0.3 Motor fuel....................................................... 3.372 -6.6 -1.6 -4.0 -0.6 -3.3 Gasoline (all types)......................................... 3.261 -6.4 -1.5 -4.0 -0.6 -3.3 Gasoline, unleaded regular3............................-6.9 -1.5 -4.1 -0.6 -3.4 Gasoline, unleaded midgrade3, 7.......................-4.2 -1.5 -3.9 -0.5 -2.7 Gasoline, unleaded premium3..........................-2.9 -1.7 -3.7 -0.3 -2.6 Other motor fuels1, 2........................................ 0.111 -14.9 -3.9 -4.2 -6.1 -3.9 Energy services................................................... 3.116 -2.0 2.5 1.0 0.3 1.4 Electricity........................................................ 2.428 3.8 2.8 1.0 0.6 1.2 Utility (piped) gas service..................................... 0.688 -17.8 1.6 1.2 -0.6 2.0 All items less food and energy.................................... 79.790 3.9 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.4 Commodities less food and energy commodities............ 18.891 -0.3 0.2 -0.2 -0.1 -0.3 Household furnishings and supplies8....................... 3.523 -1.3 0.7 -0.5 -0.3 -0.1 Window and floor coverings and other linens2.......... 0.294 -4.6 1.8 -1.2 2.0 -0.9 Floor coverings1, 2........................................ 0.073 0.5 1.0 -1.6 2.1 1.0 Window coverings1, 2..................................... 0.075 -0.6 -0.4 0.3 0.1 -0.4 Other linens2.............................................. 0.147 -9.4 3.3 -2.7 2.8 -0.3 Furniture and bedding1..................................... 0.966 -2.9 1.3 -1.1 -1.2 1.3 Bedroom furniture1....................................... 0.323 -0.9 1.3 -1.0 -0.6 1.3 Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture1, 2... 0.485 -4.4 1.3 -1.0 -1.6 1.3 Other furniture2........................................... 0.151 -2.7 1.5 -0.2 -1.4 0.2 Appliances2.................................................. 0.224 -3.9 2.9 -0.7 -0.4 0.9 Major appliances2........................................ 0.069 -7.3 3.3 -1.2 0.6 1.2 Laundry equipment1, 3.................................-12.4 3.0 -3.8 2.1 3.0 Other appliances2........................................ 0.152 -1.9 2.8 -0.7 -0.5 0.3 Other household equipment and furnishings2........... 0.514 -2.0 0.6 -1.5 0.4 -1.2 Clocks, lamps, and decorator items1.................. 0.298 -2.1 0.5 -3.3 -0.3 0.5 Indoor plants and flowers9.............................. 0.111 3.0 0.7 0.1 -0.9 1.0 Dishes and flatware1, 2................................... 0.043 -4.4 0.7 -4.7 3.0 0.7 Nonelectric cookware and tableware2................. 0.062 -7.6 0.9 -0.4 -1.0 -1.5 Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies1, 2... 0.722 -0.8 -0.7 -0.6 -0.9 -0.7 Tools, hardware and supplies2......................... 0.199 -0.9 -1.3 0.9 -0.2 -2.0 Outdoor equipment and supplies1, 2................... 0.308 -0.2 -0.3 -0.5 -1.4 -0.3 See footnotes at end of table. Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure category,January 2024 — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Unadjusted percent change Seasonally adjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Oct. 2023- Nov. 2023 Nov. 2023- Dec. 2023 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Housekeeping supplies1.................................... 0.804 1.8 0.4 -0.5 0.0 0.4 Household cleaning products1, 2........................ 0.284 3.0 0.5 -0.7 0.0 0.5 Household paper products1, 2........................... 0.173 3.8 0.1 -0.5 0.7 0.1 Miscellaneous household products1, 2................. 0.347 0.3 0.5 -0.4 -0.3 0.5 Apparel.......................................................... 2.512 0.1 1.7 -0.6 0.0 -0.7 Men’s and boys’ apparel................................... 0.636 1.7 4.3 -1.2 -0.3 1.0 Men’s apparel............................................. 0.488 1.9 4.9 -1.2 0.0 1.2 Men’s suits, sport coats, and outerwear............ 0.076 -5.3 4.3 0.5 -1.0 2.0 Men’s underwear, nightwear, swimwear, and accessories.......................................... 0.156 2.2 4.4 -0.8 0.7 2.5 Men’s shirts and sweaters2........................... 0.138 4.4 2.2 -0.2 0.0 0.3 Men’s pants and shorts............................... 0.114 3.3 9.5 -4.0 -0.4 1.4 Boys’ apparel............................................. 0.147 1.0 2.3 -2.4 -1.3 0.2 Women’s and girls’ apparel................................ 1.009 -1.0 0.1 -0.6 0.1 -1.6 Women’s apparel......................................... 0.887 0.5 0.5 -0.5 0.6 -1.2 Women’s outerwear................................... 0.058 -1.1 -2.8 0.4 0.5 -3.5 Women’s dresses...................................... 0.124 -1.7 -5.6 0.5 -0.1 -3.8 Women’s suits and separates2....................... 0.410 0.7 1.0 -1.4 0.0 -0.4 Women’s underwear, nightwear, swimwear, and accessories2......................................... 0.289 1.9 3.0 -0.3 2.2 0.2 Girls’ apparel.............................................. 0.122 -9.0 -2.8 -1.2 -2.7 -4.6 Footwear..................................................... 0.530 0.0 0.0 -0.2 -0.2 -0.9 Men’s footwear1.......................................... 0.186 -0.3 0.0 0.3 -2.0 0.0 Boys’ and girls’ footwear1............................... 0.111 -1.6 0.1 -2.8 -1.5 0.1 Women’s footwear........................................ 0.233 1.4 0.0 -0.1 -0.2 -0.4 Infants’ and toddlers’ apparel.............................. 0.099 -1.7 0.2 -0.4 0.4 -1.4 Jewelry and watches6...................................... 0.238 0.6 6.0 0.1 0.9 -0.6 Watches1, 6................................................ 0.041 0.8 2.5 0.7 0.2 2.5 Jewelry6.................................................... 0.197 0.6 6.7 0.1 1.3 -1.6 Transportation commodities less motor fuel8.............. 6.232 -0.8 -1.1 0.5 0.3 -1.1 New vehicles................................................. 3.684 0.7 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.0 New cars3.................................................0.3 0.3 0.0 -0.1 0.2 New trucks3, 10............................................0.8 0.2 0.0 0.2 -0.1 Used cars and trucks....................................... 2.012 -3.5 -3.7 1.4 0.6 -3.4 Motor vehicle parts and equipment1...................... 0.469 -0.8 0.7 0.1 0.3 0.7 Tires1....................................................... 0.324 -0.4 0.8 -1.0 1.2 0.8 Vehicle accessories other than tires1, 2................ 0.145 -1.8 0.5 2.4 -1.5 0.5 Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires1, 3...-0.6 1.6 3.6 -2.5 1.6 Motor oil, coolant, and fluids1, 3......................-2.7 -1.3 1.3 0.4 -1.3 Medical care commodities1................................... 1.489 3.0 -0.6 0.5 -0.1 -0.6 Medicinal drugs1, 8.......................................... 1.370 3.0 -0.5 0.5 -0.2 -0.5 Prescription drugs1....................................... 0.913 0.4 -0.8 0.5 -0.4 -0.8 Nonprescription drugs8.................................. 0.458 9.2 0.0 0.4 0.7 1.1 Medical equipment and supplies1, 8....................... 0.118 3.4 -1.4 0.5 1.2 -1.4 Recreation commodities8..................................... 2.041 -0.6 1.1 -0.6 -0.5 0.8 Video and audio products8................................. 0.281 -5.8 2.1 -1.8 -1.5 1.5 Televisions................................................ 0.125 -9.7 2.1 -1.3 -0.4 0.9 Other video equipment2................................. 0.026 -3.3 1.6 -1.4 -0.3 0.0 Audio equipment1........................................ 0.059 -6.6 2.6 -1.6 -4.9 2.6 Recorded music and music subscriptions1, 2......... 0.067 2.0 2.0 -3.0 -1.5 2.0 Pets and pet products1..................................... 0.629 2.9 0.1 -0.3 0.5 0.1 Pet food1, 2, 3..............................................4.8 -0.1 0.0 -0.1 -0.1 Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories1, 2, 3. . ..0.5 0.7 -0.5 1.4 0.7 Sporting goods1............................................. 0.648 -1.1 2.0 -0.6 -1.2 2.0 See footnotes at end of table. Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure category,January 2024 — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Unadjusted percent change Seasonally adjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Oct. 2023- Nov. 2023 Nov. 2023- Dec. 2023 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Sports vehicles including bicycles1..................... 0.429 -1.0 2.8 -0.9 -1.3 2.8 Sports equipment1........................................ 0.209 -1.6 0.6 -0.1 -0.9 0.6 Photographic equipment and supplies................... 0.024 8.5 2.3 1.0 -0.5 2.2 Photographic equipment2, 3.............................8.4 2.2 1.1 -0.6 1.5 Recreational reading materials1........................... 0.102 0.5 -0.2 -0.3 -0.4 -0.2 Newspapers and magazines1, 2........................ 0.055 0.0 -1.6 -0.3 0.4 -1.6 Recreational books1, 2................................... 0.047 1.1 1.3 -0.3 -1.5 1.3 Other recreational goods2.................................. 0.356 -2.8 0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -0.8 Toys........................................................ 0.280 -4.2 0.8 -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 Toys, games, hobbies and playground equipment2, 3.........................................-3.7 0.7 -0.3 -0.6 -0.6 Sewing machines, fabric and supplies1, 2............. 0.030 7.1 -1.8 -0.9 3.2 -1.8 Music instruments and accessories1, 2................ 0.030 3.0 -0.4 -1.3 -1.2 -0.4 Education and communication commodities8.............. 0.868 -6.6 0.6 -2.6 -0.2 0.6 Educational books and supplies1......................... 0.082 -4.0 -0.8 -1.5 1.5 -0.8 College textbooks1, 3, 11..................................-5.7 -1.1 -1.4 1.4 -1.1 Information technology commodities8.................... 0.785 -6.9 0.8 -2.7 -0.4 0.8 Computers, peripherals, and smart home assistants1, 4............................................ 0.309 -2.1 1.9 -1.6 -1.3 1.9 Computer software and accessories1, 2............... 0.020 -8.6 2.0 -1.8 -2.8 2.0 Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer information items1, 2....................... 0.456 -10.7 0.0 -3.7 0.6 0.0 Smartphones1, 3, 12.....................................-13.2 0.2 -3.7 0.3 0.2 Alcoholic beverages........................................... 0.854 2.3 0.3 -0.1 0.1 0.3 Alcoholic beverages at home.............................. 0.477 1.2 0.5 -0.2 0.3 0.2 Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home........ 0.176 2.4 0.7 -0.4 0.3 0.5 Distilled spirits at home1................................. 0.116 -0.2 0.0 -0.1 -0.5 0.0 Whiskey at home1, 3...................................1.6 0.7 -0.1 -0.8 0.7 Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home1, 3....-0.8 -0.6 0.1 -0.2 -0.6 Wine at home1............................................ 0.184 0.9 0.7 -0.7 -0.1 0.7 Alcoholic beverages away from home1.................. 0.377 4.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.0 Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from home1, 2, 3...............................................4.0 -0.1 0.0 0.0 -0.1 Wine away from home1, 2, 3.............................4.5 0.4 0.3 -0.1 0.4 Distilled spirits away from home1, 2, 3..................4.7 -0.1 0.1 0.4 -0.1 Other goods8................................................... 1.372 4.4 0.6 0.0 -0.5 0.3 Tobacco and smoking products1.......................... 0.542 7.4 0.3 1.1 -0.1 0.3 Cigarettes1, 2.............................................. 0.444 7.5 0.5 1.1 -0.3 0.5 Tobacco products other than cigarettes1, 2............ 0.093 6.9 -0.7 1.5 1.1 -0.7 Personal care products1.................................... 0.666 3.5 0.5 -0.6 -1.1 0.5 Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care products1, 2....................................... 0.351 6.2 0.7 -0.3 0.0 0.7 Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and implements1............................................ 0.304 0.5 0.3 -0.9 -2.3 0.3 Miscellaneous personal goods2........................... 0.165 -1.9 2.0 -1.2 0.3 -0.6 Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap3.............-0.1 0.1 -1.4 -0.2 0.3 Services less energy services.................................. 60.899 5.4 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.7 Shelter........................................................... 36.191 6.0 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.6 Rent of shelter13............................................. 35.778 6.1 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.6 Rent of primary residence............................... 7.671 6.1 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 Lodging away from home2.............................. 1.338 1.0 4.3 -0.5 0.2 1.8 Housing at school, excluding board13............... 0.245 3.9 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.3 Other lodging away from home including hotels and motels........................................... 1.093 0.6 5.2 -0.6 0.1 2.4 Owners’ equivalent rent of residences13.............. 26.769 6.2 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.6 See footnotes at end of table. Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure category,January 2024 — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Unadjusted percent change Seasonally adjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Oct. 2023- Nov. 2023 Nov. 2023- Dec. 2023 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Owners’ equivalent rent of primary residence13. .. 25.440 6.2 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.6 Tenants’ and household insurance1, 2................. 0.413 4.1 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.7 Water and sewer and trash collection services2........... 1.086 5.5 1.4 0.4 0.1 1.1 Water and sewerage maintenance....................... 0.759 5.2 1.7 0.2 0.2 1.2 Garbage and trash collection1, 10......................... 0.326 6.4 0.8 0.7 0.1 0.8 Household operations1, 2...................................... Domestic services1, 2....................................... Gardening and lawncare services1, 2.....................0.9 Moving, storage, freight expense1, 2...................... 0.142 -4.9 -1.0 0.0 -2.0 -1.0 Repair of household items1, 2.............................. 0.139 18.2 Medical care services......................................... 6.515 0.6 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.7 Professional services....................................... 3.630 1.8 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.5 Physicians’ services1..................................... 1.828 0.1 0.6 0.6 0.2 0.6 Dental services........................................... 0.906 4.8 0.4 0.4 0.7 0.4 Eyeglasses and eye care1, 6............................ 0.333 2.7 0.0 -0.2 -0.2 0.0 Services by other medical professionals1, 6........... 0.563 2.1 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.6 Hospital and related services1............................. 2.305 6.5 1.6 0.1 0.5 1.6 Hospital services1, 14..................................... 1.987 6.7 1.6 0.1 0.5 1.6 Inpatient hospital services1, 3, 14.....................5.9 1.5 0.1 0.5 1.5 Outpatient hospital services1, 3, 6....................8.3 2.0 0.1 0.8 2.0 Nursing homes and adult day services14.............. 0.167 5.0 2.0 0.3 0.2 1.2 Care of invalids and elderly at home1, 5............... 0.151 6.7 1.6 -0.4 0.4 1.6 Health insurance1, 5......................................... 0.580 -23.3 1.4 1.1 1.1 1.4 Transportation services....................................... 6.294 9.5 0.7 1.0 0.1 1.0 Leased cars and trucks1, 11................................ 0.517 -1.6 Car and truck rental2....................................... 0.139 -14.1 -6.8 -2.0 -1.3 -0.7 Motor vehicle maintenance and repair1.................. 1.233 6.5 0.8 0.3 -0.3 0.8 Motor vehicle body work1............................... 0.057 4.3 0.7 -0.1 1.0 0.7 Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing1............ 0.569 5.7 1.0 0.5 -0.5 1.0 Motor vehicle repair1, 2................................... 0.518 7.9 0.5 0.0 -0.1 0.5 Motor vehicle insurance.................................... 2.794 20.6 1.8 1.2 1.7 1.4 Motor vehicle fees1, 2....................................... 0.540 2.6 1.1 -1.1 0.6 1.1 State motor vehicle registration and license fees1, 2................................................... 0.292 1.8 0.6 0.0 0.3 0.6 Parking and other fees1, 2............................... 0.226 3.8 1.9 -2.6 1.1 1.9 Parking fees and tolls2, 3..............................4.8 1.8 -0.5 -0.8 1.3 Public transportation........................................ 1.071 -4.8 0.9 -0.4 -0.1 1.3 Airline fares................................................ 0.751 -6.4 1.7 -0.2 0.9 1.4 Other intercity transportation............................ 0.089 -3.4 -1.5 -1.2 -2.3 0.2 Ship fare1, 2, 3...........................................9.1 2.1 -1.6 -0.6 2.1 Intracity transportation1.................................. 0.224 1.7 -1.0 -0.2 0.4 -1.0 Intracity mass transit1, 3, 8.............................2.1 -0.4 0.0 -0.3 -0.4 Recreation services8.......................................... 3.265 5.3 0.5 0.1 1.1 0.4 Video and audio services8................................. 0.909 5.3 0.6 -0.1 0.7 0.3 Cable, satellite, and live streaming television service10................................................ 0.780 5.7 0.6 0.0 0.7 0.2 Purchase, subscription, and rental of video1, 2....... 0.129 2.9 0.8 -0.8 0.4 0.8 Video discs and other media1, 2, 3...................10.5 0.6 -2.2 0.8 0.6 Subscription and rental of video and video games1, 2, 3...........................................0.9 -0.3 1.1 0.4 -0.3 Pet services including veterinary1, 2...................... 0.426 7.0 0.9 -0.3 0.9 0.9 Pet services1, 2, 3..........................................4.8 5.6 -2.1 0.0 5.6 Veterinarian services1, 2, 3...............................9.6 -0.1 1.0 1.2 -0.1 Photographers and photo processing1, 2................. 0.052 4.1 0.7 0.1 0.1 0.7 See footnotes at end of table. Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure category,January 2024 — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Unadjusted percent change Seasonally adjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Oct. 2023- Nov. 2023 Nov. 2023- Dec. 2023 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Other recreation services2................................. 1.878 4.8 0.4 0.3 1.6 0.4 Club membership for shopping clubs, fraternal, or other organizations, or participant sports fees1, 2... 0.716 3.1 0.7 0.2 1.5 0.7 Admissions1............................................... 0.641 7.0 -0.3 0.9 1.4 -0.3 Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts1, 2, 3.........................................5.2 0.4 1.5 1.0 0.4 Admission to sporting events1, 2, 3...................13.5 -0.9 0.0 3.2 -0.9 Fees for lessons or instructions1, 6..................... 0.221 6.2 0.7 -0.4 1.8 0.7 Education and communication services8................... 5.038 1.3 0.4 0.1 0.2 0.4 Tuition, other school fees, and childcare................. 2.406 2.7 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.4 College tuition and fees................................. 1.275 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.2 Elementary and high school tuition and fees......... 0.291 4.9 0.0 0.2 0.3 0.3 Day care and preschool9................................ 0.703 4.7 0.8 0.3 0.4 0.7 Technical and business school tuition and fees1, 2... 0.048 1.7 0.0 0.2 0.1 0.0 Postage and delivery services2........................... 0.065 1.2 2.0 -0.1 0.1 1.2 Postage.................................................... 0.056 0.8 1.5 -0.3 0.2 1.4 Delivery services2........................................ 0.009 3.6 4.7 0.9 -0.5 0.5 Telephone services1, 2...................................... 1.578 -2.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 Wireless telephone services1, 2......................... 1.372 -3.2 -0.3 0.0 0.0 -0.3 Residential telephone services1, 8...................... 0.206 4.5 1.4 0.0 0.8 1.4 Internet services and electronic information providers1, 2............................................... 0.980 3.8 1.2 0.2 0.1 1.2 Other personal services1, 8................................... 1.526 6.8 1.0 0.3 0.1 1.0 Personal care services1.................................... 0.629 4.2 0.7 0.3 0.1 0.7 Haircuts and other personal care services1, 2........ 0.629 4.2 0.7 0.3 0.1 0.7 Miscellaneous personal services1......................... 0.898 8.7 1.2 0.3 0.1 1.2 Legal services1, 6......................................... Funeral expenses1, 6..................................... 0.158 4.7 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.4 Laundry and dry cleaning services1, 2................. 0.155 5.4 0.7 0.7 0.4 0.7 Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning1, 2.............................................. 0.025 5.6 1.5 0.6 0.1 1.5 Financial services1, 6..................................... 0.226 8.3 2.4 -0.1 -0.2 2.4 Checking account and other bank services1, 2, 3...4.4 0.0 0.0 0.8 0.0 Tax return preparation and other accounting fees1, 2, 3..............................................11.2 -0.1 1 Not seasonally adjusted. 2 Indexes on a December 1997=100 base. 3 Special index based on a substantially smaller sample. 4 Indexes on a December 2007=100 base. 5 Indexes on a December 2005=100 base. 6 Indexes on a December 1986=100 base. 7 Indexes on a December 1993=100 base. 8 Indexes on a December 2009=100 base. 9 Indexes on a December 1990=100 base. 10 Indexes on a December 1983=100 base. 11 Indexes on a December 2001=100 base. 12 Indexes on a December 2019=100 base. 13 Indexes on a December 1982=100 base. 14 Indexes on a December 1996=100 base. Table 3. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, special aggregate indexes, January 2024 [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Special aggregate indexes Relative impor- tance Dec. 2023 Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent change Seasonally adjusted percent change Jan. 2023 Dec. 2023 Jan. 2024 Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Oct. 2023- Nov. 2023 Nov. 2023- Dec. 2023 Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 All items less food................................... 86.445 296.105 303.866 305.500 3.2 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.3 All items less shelter................................ 63.809 274.976 277.848 279.224 1.5 0.5 0.0 0.1 0.1 All items less food and shelter..................... 50.254 264.101 266.227 267.478 1.3 0.5 0.0 0.1 0.1 All items less food, shelter, and energy.......... 43.599 264.519 269.032 270.329 2.2 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.2 All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and trucks.................................... 41.587 268.746 273.566 275.444 2.5 0.7 0.1 0.1 0.4 All items less medical care......................... 91.996 287.019 294.829 296.402 3.3 0.5 0.1 0.2 0.3 All items less energy................................ 93.345 303.612 313.024 314.764 3.7 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.4 Commodities......................................... 35.985 220.468 220.324 220.683 0.1 0.2 -0.4 0.0 -0.3 Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and trucks................................. 16.879 163.174 162.267 163.295 0.1 0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0.1 Commodities less food........................... 22.430 178.367 176.282 176.114 -1.3 -0.1 -0.8 -0.2 -0.7 Commodities less food and beverages........ 21.576 174.751 172.516 172.324 -1.4 -0.1 -0.8 -0.2 -0.7 Services.............................................. 64.015 376.415 392.042 395.020 4.9 0.8 0.5 0.4 0.7 Services less rent of shelter1.................... 28.237 394.542 404.884 408.614 3.6 0.9 0.5 0.4 0.6 Services less medical care services........... 57.499 359.292 376.145 378.914 5.5 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.6 Durables.............................................. 10.301 125.749 124.061 123.752 -1.6 -0.2 -0.3 -0.4 -0.5 Nondurables.......................................... 25.685 269.657 271.155 272.044 0.9 0.3 -0.5 0.4 -0.4 Nondurables less food........................... 12.129 228.378 226.113 226.194 -1.0 0.0 -1.2 0.5 -1.4 Nondurables less food and beverages........ 11.276 225.060 222.337 222.371 -1.2 0.0 -1.3 0.5 -1.5 Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel.......................................... 8.764 290.445 287.273 285.921 -1.6 -0.5 -1.4 0.5 -1.6 Nondurables less food and apparel............ 9.617 288.197 285.811 284.663 -1.2 -0.4 -1.3 0.5 -1.5 Housing............................................... 45.065 313.747 325.640 328.222 4.6 0.8 0.4 0.3 0.6 Education and communication2.................... 5.906 145.336 144.806 145.370 0.0 0.4 -0.3 0.1 0.4 Education2......................................... 2.489 287.509 294.040 294.574 2.5 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.3 Communication2.................................. 3.417 75.750 74.205 74.607 -1.5 0.5 -0.5 0.0 0.5 Information and information processing2.... 3.352 71.356 69.882 70.241 -1.6 0.5 -0.6 0.0 0.5 Information technology, hardware and services3...................................... 1.774 7.120 6.973 7.043 -1.1 1.0 -1.1 -0.1 1.0 Recreation2........................................... 5.307 134.077 136.811 137.800 2.8 0.7 -0.2 0.4 0.5 Video and audio2................................. 1.190 113.362 115.495 116.615 2.9 1.0 -0.4 0.2 0.6 Pets, pet products and services2............... 1.055 210.689 219.648 220.617 4.7 0.4 -0.3 0.7 0.4 Photography2...................................... 0.077 83.747 87.336 88.366 5.5 1.2 0.4 -0.1 1.1 Food and beverages................................ 14.409 316.705 322.933 324.782 2.6 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.4 Domestically produced farm food............... 6.798 312.052 313.710 315.361 1.1 0.5 -0.5 -0.1 0.5 Other services....................................... 9.830 397.606 409.266 411.301 3.4 0.5 0.1 0.5 0.5 Apparel less footwear............................... 1.982 119.789 117.348 119.886 0.1 2.2 -0.7 0.1 -0.6 Fuels and utilities.................................... 4.369 315.652 306.768 313.469 -0.7 2.2 0.8 0.2 1.2 Household energy................................ 3.283 270.214 257.327 263.599 -2.4 2.4 0.9 0.2 1.2 Medical care......................................... 8.004 551.422 553.485 557.215 1.1 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.5 Transportation....................................... 15.898 257.874 263.375 262.110 1.6 -0.5 -0.2 0.1 -0.6 Private transportation............................ 14.828 256.981 263.427 261.899 1.9 -0.6 -0.2 0.1 -0.8 New and used motor vehicles2............... 6.420 125.343 125.975 124.005 -1.1 -1.6 0.9 -0.3 -1.4 Utilities and public transportation.................. 7.630 258.227 253.458 257.042 -0.5 1.4 0.5 0.3 1.0 Household furnishings and operations........... 4.506 147.352 146.600 147.673 0.2 0.7 -0.3 -0.3 0.0 Other goods and services.......................... 2.899 521.433 546.784 551.140 5.7 0.8 0.4 0.0 0.5 Personal care..................................... 2.357 265.504 277.089 279.606 5.3 0.9 0.2 0.0 0.6 1 Indexes on a December 1982=100 base. 2 Indexes on a December 1997=100 base. 3 Indexes on a December 1988=100 base. Table 4. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Selected areas, all items index, January 2024 [1982-84=100,unless otherwise noted] Area Pricing Schedule1 Percent change to Jan. 2024 from: Percent change to Dec. 2023 from: Jan. 2023 Nov. 2023 Dec. 2023 Dec. 2022 Oct. 2023 Nov. 2023 U.S. city average............................................... M 3.1 0.4 0.5 3.4 -0.3 -0.1 Region and area size2 Northeast...................................................... M 2.5 0.6 0.6 2.6 0.0 0.0 Northeast - Size Class A................................. M 3.1 0.9 0.8 3.1 0.0 0.1 Northeast - Size Class B/C3............................. M 1.8 0.2 0.4 1.9 -0.1 -0.2 New England4............................................. M 2.0 0.4 0.5 2.3 0.2 -0.1 Middle Atlantic4............................................ M 2.7 0.7 0.7 2.7 -0.1 0.0 Midwest....................................................... M 2.7 0.1 0.3 3.2 -0.4 -0.2 Midwest - Size Class A................................... M 2.9 0.2 0.3 3.3 -0.3 -0.1 Midwest - Size Class B/C3............................... M 2.5 0.0 0.3 3.1 -0.4 -0.3 East North Central4....................................... M 2.5 0.2 0.4 3.1 -0.2 -0.1 West North Central4....................................... M 3.0 -0.3 0.1 3.3 -0.7 -0.4 South.......................................................... M 3.4 0.5 0.6 3.7 -0.2 -0.1 South - Size Class A...................................... M 3.9 0.3 0.3 4.2 0.1 0.0 South - Size Class B/C3.................................. M 3.2 0.6 0.7 3.4 -0.4 -0.1 South Atlantic4............................................. M 3.5 0.4 0.5 3.7 -0.2 0.0 East South Central4....................................... M 3.6 0.4 0.7 3.7 -0.6 -0.3 West South Central4...................................... M 3.2 0.6 0.6 3.6 -0.1 0.0 West........................................................... M 3.3 0.5 0.7 3.6 -0.5 -0.1 West - Size Class A...................................... M 3.0 0.5 0.5 3.7 -0.5 -0.1 West - Size Class B/C3................................... M 3.7 0.6 0.8 3.5 -0.6 -0.2 Mountain4................................................... M 3.0 0.4 0.5 3.0 -0.6 -0.1 Pacific4...................................................... M 3.5 0.6 0.7 3.8 -0.5 -0.1 Size classes Size Class A5................................................. M 3.2 0.5 0.5 3.6 -0.2 0.0 Size Class B/C3.............................................. M 3.0 0.4 0.6 3.1 -0.4 -0.2 Selected local areas Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI........................ M 3.3 0.8 0.8 3.3 -0.5 0.0 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA.................. M 2.5 1.0 1.0 3.5 -0.3 0.0 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA............... M 3.1 1.1 1.0 2.9 -0.2 0.1 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA....................... 2 3.6 -0.1 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD6......................... 2 2.1 -0.3 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI............................... 2 4.5 0.0 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX................ 2 4.5 -0.1 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL........... 2 5.7 -0.2 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD....... 2 3.9 0.0 Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ7............................. 2 2.7 -0.9 San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA..................... 2 2.6 -0.4 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA............................. 2 4.4 -0.3 St. Louis, MO-IL.............................................. 2 2.8 -0.2 Urban Alaska................................................. 2 1.8 -1.1 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH....................... 1 2.0 0.7 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX............................ 1 5.3 0.9 Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO............................. 1 3.5 -0.1 Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI................ 1 2.6 0.2 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA4................... 1 2.9 0.0 San Diego-Carlsbad, CA.................................... 1 3.8 0.4 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL8................... 1 3.9 0.5 Urban Hawaii................................................. 1 3.9 0.5 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV6..... 1 3.6 0.5 1 Foods, fuels, and several other items are priced every month in all areas. Most other goods and services are priced as indicated: M - Every month. 1 - January, March, May, July, September, and November. 2 - February, April, June, August, October, and December. 2 Regions defined as the four Census regions. 3 Indexes on a December 1996=100 base. 4 Indexes on a December 2017=100 base. 5 Indexes on a December 1986=100 base. 6 1998 - 2017 indexes based on substantially smaller sample. 7 Indexes on a December 2001=100 base. 8 Indexes on a 1987=100 base. NOTE: Local area indexes are byproducts of the national CPI program. Each local index has a smaller sample size than the national index and is, therefore, subject to substantially more sampling and other measurement error. As a result, local area indexes show greater volatility than the national index, although their long-term trends are similar. Therefore, the Bureau of Labor Statistics strongly urges users to consider adopting the national average CPI for use in their escalator clauses. Table 5. Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U) and the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, all items index, January 2024 [Percent changes] Month Year Unadjusted 1-month percent change Unadjusted 12-month percent change C-CPI-U1 CPI-U C-CPI-U1 CPI-U December 2011.............................2.9 3.0 December 2012.............................1.5 1.7 December 2013.............................1.3 1.5 December 2014.............................0.5 0.8 December 2015.............................0.4 0.7 December 2016.............................1.8 2.1 December 2017.............................1.7 2.1 December 2018.............................1.5 1.9 December 2019.............................1.8 2.3 December 2020.............................1.5 1.4 December 2021.............................6.5 7.0 January 2022...............................0.8 0.8 6.8 7.5 February 2022..............................0.9 0.9 7.3 7.9 March 2022..................................1.4 1.3 8.1 8.5 April 2022....................................0.6 0.6 7.9 8.3 May 2022....................................1.1 1.1 8.3 8.6 June 2022...................................1.2 1.4 8.7 9.1 July 2022....................................0.0 0.0 8.1 8.5 August 2022.................................-0.1 0.0 7.9 8.3 September 2022............................0.3 0.2 7.9 8.2 October 2022...............................0.5 0.4 7.6 7.7 November 2022.............................-0.1 -0.1 7.0 7.1 December 2022.............................-0.3 -0.3 6.4 6.5 January 2023...............................0.8 0.8 6.4 6.4 February 2023..............................0.5 0.6 6.0 6.0 March 2023..................................0.3 0.3 4.8 5.0 April 2023....................................0.5 0.5 4.7 4.9 May 2023....................................0.2 0.3 3.7 4.0 June 2023...................................0.3 0.3 2.9 3.0 July 2023....................................0.2 0.2 3.0 3.2 August 2023.................................0.4 0.4 3.6 3.7 September 2023............................0.2 0.2 3.5 3.7 October 2023...............................0.0 0.0 3.0 3.2 November 2023.............................-0.2 -0.2 2.8 3.1 December 2023.............................-0.1 -0.1 3.0 3.4 January 2024...............................0.5 0.5 2.8 3.1 1 The C-CPI-U is designed to be a closer approximation to a cost-of-living index in that it, in its final form, accounts for any substitution that consumers make across item categories in response to changes in relative prices. Since the expenditure data required for the calculation of the C-CPI-U are available only with a time lag, the C-CPI-U is issued first in preliminary form using the latest available expenditure data at that time and is subject to four revisions. Indexes are issued as initial estimates. Indexes are revised each quarter with the publication of January, April, July, and October data as updated expenditure estimates become available. The C-CPI-U indexes are updated quarterly until they become final. January-March indexes are final in January of the following year; April-June indexes are final in April of the following year; July-September indexes are final in July of the following year; October-December indexes are final in October of the following year. Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 1-month analysis table [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 One Month Seasonally adjusted percent change Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Seasonally adjusted effect on All Items Dec. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) seasonally adjusted change since:3 Date Percent change All items................................................................. 100.000 0.3 0.04 L-Sep.2023 0.4 Food.................................................................. 13.555 0.4 0.052 0.08 L-Jan.2023 0.6 Food at home..................................................... 8.167 0.4 0.030 0.12 L-Jan.2023 0.5 Cereals and bakery products................................. 1.066 -0.2 -0.003 0.28 S-Jan.2021 -0.6 Cereals and cereal products............................... 0.314 -0.1 0.000 0.46 L-Nov.2023 0.2 Flour and prepared flour mixes......................... 0.051 -1.2 -0.001 0.82 S-Jan.2021 -1.2 Breakfast cereal4......................................... 0.123 -0.8 -0.001 0.88 L-Nov.2023 0.8 Rice, pasta, cornmeal.................................... 0.139 -0.1 0.000 0.50 S-Nov.2023 -0.7 Rice4, 5, 6................................................-0.6 0.69 S-Oct.2023 -0.9 Bakery products4......................................... 0.752 0.1 0.001 0.34 L-Nov.2023 0.2 Bread4, 5................................................. 0.203 0.3 0.001 0.56 L-Oct.2023 1.0 White bread4, 6.......................................0.5 0.76 L-Oct.2023 1.0 Bread other than white4, 6..........................0.0 0.86 L-Nov.2023 0.6 Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins5......................... 0.117 -0.3 0.000 1.03 L-Nov.2023 1.1 Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies4...................... 0.191 0.1 0.000 0.59 L-Nov.2023 0.7 Cookies4, 6...........................................0.3 0.72 L-Jul.2023 0.8 Fresh cakes and cupcakes4, 6.....................-1.0 0.73 S-Sep.2023 -1.0 Other bakery products................................ 0.241 -0.8 -0.002 0.69 S-Jan.2021 -2.0 Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts4, 6....-0.7 1.05 S-Sep.2023 -1.0 Crackers, bread, and cracker products6.........-1.0 1.06 S-Mar.2021 -1.1 Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers6...................................-0.3 1.20 S-Sep.2023 -1.9 Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs................................ 1.722 0.0 0.000 0.26 S-Nov.2023 -0.2 Meats, poultry, and fish.................................... 1.603 -0.2 -0.003 0.27 S-Nov.2023 -0.3 Meats...................................................... 1.033 -0.1 -0.001 0.33 S-Nov.2023 -0.3 Beef and veal.......................................... 0.461 -0.3 -0.001 0.45 S-Oct.2022 -0.7 Uncooked ground beef4............................ 0.160 -1.3 -0.002 0.50 S-Nov.2023 -1.5 Uncooked beef roasts5............................. 0.077 0.5 0.000 1.42 L-Nov.2023 1.8 Uncooked beef steaks5............................. 0.174 0.9 0.002 0.92 S-Nov.2023 -0.8 Uncooked other beef and veal4, 5................. 0.050 0.3 0.000 0.84 L-Nov.2023 1.6 Pork...................................................... 0.328 -0.3 -0.001 0.61 S-Nov.2023 -1.1 Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products5.......................................... 0.142 -0.6 -0.001 0.89 S-Nov.2023 -1.4 Bacon and related products6....................-1.3 1.16 S-Nov.2023 -2.4 Breakfast sausage and related products5, 6...0.2 1.10 L-Jul.2023 0.2 Ham................................................... 0.063 -3.1 -0.002 1.63 S-Mar.2021 -6.6 Ham, excluding canned6........................-3.4 1.33 S-Mar.2021 -6.6 Pork chops4.......................................... 0.042 0.4 0.000 1.32 L-Oct.2023 3.5 Other pork including roasts, steaks, and ribs5... 0.081 0.9 0.001 1.43 L-Oct.2023 0.9 Other meats............................................ 0.244 0.3 0.001 0.61 L-Jul.2023 0.5 Frankfurters6.........................................1.9 1.68 L-Sep.2023 3.8 Lunchmeats4, 5, 6....................................-0.8 0.78 S-Aug.2023 -1.3 Poultry4.................................................. 0.314 0.3 0.001 0.63 L-Oct.2023 0.3 Chicken4, 5........................................... 0.254 -0.2 -0.001 0.64 S-Nov.2023 -0.4 Fresh whole chicken4, 6..........................0.5 1.05 L-Nov.2023 1.4 Fresh and frozen chicken parts4, 6.............-0.6 0.66 S-Nov.2023 -1.1 Other uncooked poultry including turkey5........ 0.060 0.2 0.000 1.31 L-Oct.2023 1.0 Fish and seafood...................................... 0.257 -1.3 -0.003 0.51 S-May 2023 -1.7 Fresh fish and seafood4, 5.......................... 0.121 0.1 0.000 0.75 L-Aug.2023 0.5 Processed fish and seafood5...................... 0.135 -1.2 -0.002 0.82 S-May 2023 -1.9 Shelf stable fish and seafood6..................-2.9 1.41 S-Jul.2022 -3.2 Frozen fish and seafood6........................0.9 1.00 L-Aug.2023 0.9 See footnotes at end of table. Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 1-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 One Month Seasonally adjusted percent change Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Seasonally adjusted effect on All Items Dec. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) seasonally adjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Eggs........................................................ 0.119 3.4 0.004 0.83 S-Nov.2023 2.6 Dairy and related products................................... 0.748 0.2 0.002 0.36 L-Oct.2023 0.2 Milk5........................................................... 0.178 -0.6 -0.001 0.39 S-Apr.2023 -1.2 Fresh whole milk6........................................-1.1 0.37 S-Apr.2023 -1.5 Fresh milk other than whole4, 5, 6.......................-0.9 0.48 S-Mar.2023 -1.3 Cheese and related products4............................. 0.236 1.0 0.002 0.61 L-Jul.2022 2.0 Ice cream and related products........................... 0.111 -1.7 -0.002 1.05 S-Nov.2021 -2.0 Other dairy and related products5........................ 0.223 0.9 0.002 0.60 L-Nov.2022 1.3 Fruits and vegetables......................................... 1.410 0.4 0.005 0.30 L-Jul.2023 0.5 Fresh fruits and vegetables................................ 1.070 0.5 0.005 0.37 L-Nov.2023 0.5 Fresh fruits................................................ 0.575 -1.2 -0.007 0.52 S-Jul.2021 -1.3 Apples................................................... 0.070 -2.1 -0.002 1.00 S-Oct.2023 -6.7 Bananas4............................................... 0.085 -1.5 -0.001 0.64 S-Mar.2023 -1.5 Citrus fruits5............................................ 0.162 -2.4 -0.004 0.84 S-Jul.2021 -3.6 Oranges, including tangerines6....................-2.3 1.43 S-Jul.2021 -4.1 Other fresh fruits5...................................... 0.258 0.7 0.002 1.13 S-Nov.2023 0.4 Fresh vegetables......................................... 0.495 2.4 0.012 0.49 L-Jan.2020 2.7 Potatoes................................................. 0.073 0.9 0.001 0.96 L-Nov.2023 3.7 Lettuce.................................................. 0.064 1.1 0.001 1.17 L-May 2023 4.2 Tomatoes............................................... 0.082 4.6 0.004 1.05 L-Jan.2020 5.3 Other fresh vegetables................................ 0.276 2.1 0.006 0.73 L-Apr.2017 3.4 Processed fruits and vegetables5...................... 0.340 0.2 0.001 0.43 S-Nov.2023 -1.1 Canned fruits and vegetables5....................... 0.167 0.0 0.000 0.59 S-Nov.2023 -0.5 Canned fruits5, 6.....................................-0.6 0.93 S-Aug.2023 -0.9 Canned vegetables5, 6..............................0.4 0.84 S-Nov.2023 -0.7 Frozen fruits and vegetables5........................ 0.105 -0.3 0.000 0.84 S-Nov.2023 -1.4 Frozen vegetables6.................................0.3 1.07 S-Nov.2023 -2.2 Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried5................................................. 0.068 1.0 0.001 0.70 L-Oct.2023 1.2 Dried beans, peas, and lentils4, 5, 6...............0.0 1.06 S-Nov.2023 -2.3 Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials......... 1.027 1.2 0.012 0.39 L-Jul.2022 2.2 Juices and nonalcoholic drinks5........................... 0.730 1.4 0.010 0.45 L-Jul.2022 1.8 Carbonated drinks........................................ 0.324 1.6 0.005 0.82 L-Jul.2022 2.3 Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks4, 5.......... 0.008 9.9 0.001 1.04 L-EVER – Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks5......... 0.397 1.7 0.007 0.57 L-Apr.2022 1.9 Beverage materials including coffee and tea5........... 0.298 0.5 0.001 0.64 L-Sep.2023 0.7 Coffee...................................................... 0.186 0.6 0.001 0.85 L-Dec.2022 0.7 Roasted coffee6........................................0.8 1.09 L-Dec.2022 0.9 Instant coffee4, 6........................................1.8 1.03 L-Jan.2023 3.6 Other beverage materials including tea4, 5............ 0.112 -0.1 0.000 0.73 S-Oct.2023 -1.5 Other food at home............................................ 2.193 0.6 0.013 0.23 L-Jan.2023 0.7 Sugar and sweets4.......................................... 0.295 1.0 0.003 0.50 L-Jun.2023 1.8 Sugar and sugar substitutes............................ 0.042 0.5 0.000 0.53 S-Nov.2023 -0.6 Candy and chewing gum5............................... 0.192 0.3 0.001 0.71 L-Nov.2023 0.5 Other sweets5............................................. 0.061 -0.7 0.000 0.89 S-Mar.2023 -1.0 Fats and oils................................................. 0.252 -0.3 -0.001 0.49 S-Sep.2023 -0.6 Butter and margarine5................................... 0.076 -0.2 0.000 0.83 L-Nov.2023 2.5 Butter6...................................................-0.1 1.34 S-Aug.2023 -1.5 Margarine6..............................................1.1 1.62 L-Oct.2023 1.4 Salad dressing4, 5......................................... 0.060 -0.1 0.000 1.11 S-Nov.2023 -1.6 Other fats and oils including peanut butter5.......... 0.116 -0.1 0.000 0.71 S-Nov.2023 -0.4 Peanut butter4, 5, 6.....................................0.0 0.97 S-Nov.2023 -2.1 Other foods................................................ 1.646 0.6 0.010 0.29 L-Mar.2023 0.7 See footnotes at end of table. Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 1-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 One Month Seasonally adjusted percent change Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Seasonally adjusted effect on All Items Dec. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) seasonally adjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Soups.................................................... 0.095 1.0 0.001 1.01 L-Aug.2023 1.0 Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods........... 0.261 0.6 0.002 0.62 S-Nov.2023 -0.8 Snacks.................................................. 0.349 0.6 0.002 0.66 L-Sep.2023 1.2 Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces........... 0.322 1.0 0.003 0.49 L-Dec.2022 1.0 Salt and other seasonings and spices5, 6........0.2 0.85 L-Nov.2023 0.3 Olives, pickles, relishes4, 5, 6.......................-0.7 0.87 S-Jun.2023 -1.1 Sauces and gravies5, 6.............................0.5 0.67 –– Other condiments6..................................6.9 0.85 L-Jan.2009 10.3 Baby food and formula4, 5............................ 0.048 0.7 0.000 0.89 L-Oct.2023 1.0 Other miscellaneous foods5.......................... 0.572 0.3 0.002 0.51 L-Sep.2023 0.5 Prepared salads6, 7..................................-0.2 0.82 S-Nov.2023 -1.1 Food away from home4.......................................... 5.388 0.5 0.025 0.07 L-May 2023 0.5 Full service meals and snacks4, 5............................ 2.474 0.4 0.009 0.10 L-Nov.2023 0.5 Limited service meals and snacks4, 5....................... 2.523 0.6 0.016 0.12 L-Apr.2023 0.6 Food at employee sites and schools4, 5.................... 0.080 -0.1 0.000 0.23 –– Food at elementary and secondary schools4, 6, 8.......0.0 0.12 L-Nov.2023 0.0 Food from vending machines and mobile vendors4, 5. . .. 0.050 -0.5 0.000 0.47 S-Dec.2021 -1.5 Other food away from home4, 5.............................. 0.261 0.2 0.000 0.26 L-Nov.2023 0.3 Energy................................................................ 6.655 -0.9 -0.063 0.20 S-Nov.2023 -1.6 Energy commodities............................................. 3.539 -3.2 -0.121 0.22 S-Nov.2023 -3.8 Fuel oil and other fuels........................................ 0.167 -2.3 -0.004 0.58 L-Nov.2023 -1.0 Fuel oil........................................................ 0.084 -4.5 -0.004 0.71 S-Oct.2023 -6.4 Propane, kerosene, and firewood9........................ 0.083 0.3 0.000 0.64 L-Aug.2023 0.8 Motor fuel....................................................... 3.372 -3.3 -0.120 0.22 S-Nov.2023 -4.0 Gasoline (all types)......................................... 3.261 -3.3 -0.115 0.23 S-Nov.2023 -4.0 Gasoline, unleaded regular6............................-3.4 0.66 S-Nov.2023 -4.1 Gasoline, unleaded midgrade6, 10......................-2.7 0.59 S-Nov.2023 -3.9 Gasoline, unleaded premium6..........................-2.6 0.60 S-Nov.2023 -3.7 Other motor fuels4, 5........................................ 0.111 -3.9 -0.004 0.33 L-Oct.2023 -1.1 Energy services................................................... 3.116 1.4 0.044 0.35 L-Jan.2023 2.4 Electricity........................................................ 2.428 1.2 0.030 0.39 L-Aug.2022 1.2 Utility (piped) gas service..................................... 0.688 2.0 0.013 0.59 L-Jan.2023 7.1 All items less food and energy.................................... 79.790 0.4 0.312 0.04 L-May 2023 0.4 Commodities less food and energy commodities............ 18.891 -0.3 -0.061 0.08 S-Jul.2023 -0.3 Household furnishings and supplies11...................... 3.523 -0.1 -0.005 0.21 L-Oct.2023 -0.1 Window and floor coverings and other linens5.......... 0.294 -0.9 -0.003 0.96 S-Nov.2023 -1.2 Floor coverings4, 5........................................ 0.073 1.0 0.001 0.64 S-Nov.2023 -1.6 Window coverings4, 5..................................... 0.075 -0.4 0.000 2.03 S-Sep.2023 -1.7 Other linens5.............................................. 0.147 -0.3 -0.001 1.52 S-Nov.2023 -2.7 Furniture and bedding4..................................... 0.966 1.3 0.013 0.40 L-Oct.2023 1.4 Bedroom furniture4....................................... 0.323 1.3 0.004 0.52 L-Apr.2022 1.7 Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture4, 5... 0.485 1.3 0.006 0.52 L-Jul.2022 2.7 Other furniture5........................................... 0.151 0.2 0.000 1.06 L-Oct.2023 3.2 Appliances5.................................................. 0.224 0.9 0.002 0.66 L-Jan.2023 0.9 Major appliances5........................................ 0.069 1.2 0.001 0.85 L-Mar.2022 1.5 Laundry equipment4, 6.................................3.0 1.10 L-Dec.2022 4.1 Other appliances5........................................ 0.152 0.3 0.000 0.84 L-Jul.2023 0.3 Other household equipment and furnishings5........... 0.514 -1.2 -0.006 0.60 S-Nov.2023 -1.5 Clocks, lamps, and decorator items4.................. 0.298 0.5 0.001 0.86 L-Sep.2023 0.5 Indoor plants and flowers12............................. 0.111 1.0 0.001 1.37 L-Oct.2023 1.0 Dishes and flatware4, 5................................... 0.043 0.7 0.000 1.57 S-Nov.2023 -4.7 Nonelectric cookware and tableware5................. 0.062 -1.5 -0.001 0.88 S-Oct.2023 -1.8 See footnotes at end of table. Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 1-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 One Month Seasonally adjusted percent change Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Seasonally adjusted effect on All Items Dec. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) seasonally adjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies4, 5... 0.722 -0.7 -0.005 0.62 L-Nov.2023 -0.6 Tools, hardware and supplies5......................... 0.199 -2.0 -0.004 0.53 S-EVER – Outdoor equipment and supplies4, 5................... 0.308 -0.3 -0.001 0.90 L-Sep.2023 -0.1 Housekeeping supplies4.................................... 0.804 0.4 0.003 0.33 L-Sep.2023 0.4 Household cleaning products4, 5........................ 0.284 0.5 0.001 0.61 L-Mar.2023 1.0 Household paper products4, 5........................... 0.173 0.1 0.000 0.41 S-Nov.2023 -0.5 Miscellaneous household products4, 5................. 0.347 0.5 0.002 0.42 L-Sep.2023 0.8 Apparel.......................................................... 2.512 -0.7 -0.018 0.34 S-Feb.2021 -0.7 Men’s and boys’ apparel................................... 0.636 1.0 0.007 0.55 L-Dec.2022 1.2 Men’s apparel............................................. 0.488 1.2 0.006 0.66 L-Feb.2022 1.4 Men’s suits, sport coats, and outerwear............ 0.076 2.0 0.002 1.61 L-Apr.2022 4.2 Men’s underwear, nightwear, swimwear, and accessories.......................................... 0.156 2.5 0.004 0.84 L-Jan.2023 3.7 Men’s shirts and sweaters5........................... 0.138 0.3 0.000 1.37 L-Sep.2023 0.3 Men’s pants and shorts............................... 0.114 1.4 0.002 1.52 L-Sep.2023 2.0 Boys’ apparel............................................. 0.147 0.2 0.000 1.18 L-Aug.2023 0.8 Women’s and girls’ apparel................................ 1.009 -1.6 -0.017 0.55 S-May 2020 -3.4 Women’s apparel......................................... 0.887 -1.2 -0.011 0.57 S-Sep.2021 -1.6 Women’s outerwear................................... 0.058 -3.5 -0.002 1.71 S-Oct.2023 -4.0 Women’s dresses...................................... 0.124 -3.8 -0.005 1.52 S-Sep.2023 -4.4 Women’s suits and separates5....................... 0.410 -0.4 -0.002 0.91 S-Nov.2023 -1.4 Women’s underwear, nightwear, swimwear, and accessories5......................................... 0.289 0.2 0.001 0.75 S-Nov.2023 -0.3 Girls’ apparel.............................................. 0.122 -4.6 -0.006 1.61 S-Jul.2016 -5.2 Footwear..................................................... 0.530 -0.9 -0.005 0.54 S-May 2020 -2.0 Men’s footwear4.......................................... 0.186 0.0 0.000 1.00 L-Nov.2023 0.3 Boys’ and girls’ footwear4............................... 0.111 0.1 0.000 1.17 L-Sep.2023 0.7 Women’s footwear........................................ 0.233 -0.4 -0.001 0.72 S-Oct.2023 -0.8 Infants’ and toddlers’ apparel.............................. 0.099 -1.4 -0.001 0.99 S-Oct.2022 -2.4 Jewelry and watches9...................................... 0.238 -0.6 -0.001 1.37 S-Sep.2023 -1.1 Watches4, 9................................................ 0.041 2.5 0.001 1.07 L-Oct.2023 2.6 Jewelry9.................................................... 0.197 -1.6 -0.003 1.67 S-Sep.2023 -1.6 Transportation commodities less motor fuel11............. 6.232 -1.1 -0.070 0.03 S-Mar.2022 -1.6 New vehicles................................................. 3.684 0.0 -0.001 0.02 S-Nov.2023 0.0 New cars6.................................................0.2 0.06 L-Aug.2023 0.2 New trucks6, 13............................................-0.1 0.03 S-Oct.2023 -0.1 Used cars and trucks....................................... 2.012 -3.4 -0.069 0.03 S-May 1969 -5.2 Motor vehicle parts and equipment4...................... 0.469 0.7 0.003 0.43 L-Sep.2022 0.8 Tires4....................................................... 0.324 0.8 0.002 0.44 S-Nov.2023 -1.0 Vehicle accessories other than tires4, 5................ 0.145 0.5 0.001 0.85 L-Nov.2023 2.4 Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires4, 6...1.6 1.04 L-Nov.2023 3.6 Motor oil, coolant, and fluids4, 6......................-1.3 0.64 S-Jul.2023 -2.0 Medical care commodities4................................... 1.489 -0.6 -0.009 0.29 S-Feb.2021 -0.7 Medicinal drugs4, 11......................................... 1.370 -0.5 -0.007 0.30 S-Feb.2021 -0.7 Prescription drugs4....................................... 0.913 -0.8 -0.007 0.23 S-Feb.2021 -0.8 Nonprescription drugs11................................. 0.458 1.1 0.005 0.77 L-Jul.2023 1.4 Medical equipment and supplies4, 11..................... 0.118 -1.4 -0.002 0.69 S-Oct.2023 -1.7 Recreation commodities11.................................... 2.041 0.8 0.016 0.21 L-Oct.2022 0.8 Video and audio products11................................ 0.281 1.5 0.004 0.48 L-EVER – Televisions................................................ 0.125 0.9 0.001 0.58 L-Aug.2021 2.7 Other video equipment5................................. 0.026 0.0 0.000 0.93 L-Jul.2023 0.8 Audio equipment4........................................ 0.059 2.6 0.002 1.31 L-Jan.2023 2.8 Recorded music and music subscriptions4, 5......... 0.067 2.0 0.001 0.65 L-Oct.2022 2.0 See footnotes at end of table. Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 1-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 One Month Seasonally adjusted percent change Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Seasonally adjusted effect on All Items Dec. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) seasonally adjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Pets and pet products4..................................... 0.629 0.1 0.001 0.29 S-Nov.2023 -0.3 Pet food4, 5, 6..............................................-0.1 0.32 –– Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories4, 5, 6. . ..0.7 0.68 S-Nov.2023 -0.5 Sporting goods4............................................. 0.648 2.0 0.013 0.37 L-Jan.2022 2.5 Sports vehicles including bicycles4..................... 0.429 2.8 0.012 0.56 L-Jan.2022 2.9 Sports equipment4........................................ 0.209 0.6 0.001 0.45 L-Sep.2022 0.9 Photographic equipment and supplies................... 0.024 2.2 0.001 1.36 L-Oct.2023 6.5 Photographic equipment5, 6.............................1.5 1.38 L-Oct.2023 6.3 Recreational reading materials4........................... 0.102 -0.2 0.000 0.70 L-Oct.2023 0.7 Newspapers and magazines4, 5........................ 0.055 -1.6 -0.001 1.00 S-Aug.2023 -1.6 Recreational books4, 5................................... 0.047 1.3 0.001 0.93 L-Sep.2023 2.2 Other recreational goods5.................................. 0.356 -0.8 -0.003 0.58 S-Jul.2023 -2.4 Toys........................................................ 0.280 -0.8 -0.002 0.68 S-Jul.2023 -3.0 Toys, games, hobbies and playground equipment5, 6.........................................-0.6 0.83 –– Sewing machines, fabric and supplies4, 5............. 0.030 -1.8 -0.001 1.29 S-Jun.2023 -2.0 Music instruments and accessories4, 5................ 0.030 -0.4 0.000 0.70 L-Oct.2023 -0.1 Education and communication commodities11............. 0.868 0.6 0.005 0.62 L-Jul.2021 0.9 Educational books and supplies4......................... 0.082 -0.8 -0.001 1.09 S-Nov.2023 -1.5 College textbooks4, 6, 14..................................-1.1 1.14 S-Nov.2023 -1.4 Information technology commodities11................... 0.785 0.8 0.006 0.67 L-Sep.2021 0.8 Computers, peripherals, and smart home assistants4, 7............................................ 0.309 1.9 0.006 0.98 L-Apr.2021 5.1 Computer software and accessories4, 5............... 0.020 2.0 0.000 1.76 L-Sep.2023 2.3 Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer information items4, 5....................... 0.456 0.0 0.000 0.92 S-Nov.2023 -3.7 Smartphones4, 6, 15.....................................0.2 1.03 S-Nov.2023 -3.7 Alcoholic beverages........................................... 0.854 0.3 0.002 0.17 L-Oct.2023 0.3 Alcoholic beverages at home.............................. 0.477 0.2 0.001 0.22 S-Nov.2023 -0.2 Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home........ 0.176 0.5 0.001 0.31 L-Oct.2023 0.5 Distilled spirits at home4................................. 0.116 0.0 0.000 0.42 L-Sep.2023 0.2 Whiskey at home4, 6...................................0.7 0.48 L-Aug.2023 0.9 Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home4, 6....-0.6 0.53 S-Apr.2023 -0.7 Wine at home4............................................ 0.184 0.7 0.001 0.36 L-Aug.2022 0.9 Alcoholic beverages away from home4.................. 0.377 0.0 0.000 0.25 S-Aug.2023 0.0 Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from home4, 5, 6...............................................-0.1 0.27 S-Oct.2020 -0.6 Wine away from home4, 5, 6.............................0.4 0.35 L-Sep.2023 1.2 Distilled spirits away from home4, 5, 6..................-0.1 0.22 S-Feb.2023 -0.8 Other goods11.................................................. 1.372 0.3 0.004 0.21 L-Oct.2023 0.9 Tobacco and smoking products4.......................... 0.542 0.3 0.002 0.25 L-Nov.2023 1.1 Cigarettes4, 5.............................................. 0.444 0.5 0.002 0.24 L-Nov.2023 1.1 Tobacco products other than cigarettes4, 5............ 0.093 -0.7 -0.001 0.65 S-Sep.2023 -0.8 Personal care products4.................................... 0.666 0.5 0.003 0.33 L-Jul.2023 0.5 Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care products4, 5....................................... 0.351 0.7 0.003 0.44 L-May 2023 1.5 Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and implements4............................................ 0.304 0.3 0.001 0.48 L-Oct.2023 0.7 Miscellaneous personal goods5........................... 0.165 -0.6 -0.001 0.83 S-Nov.2023 -1.2 Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap6.............0.3 0.87 L-Oct.2023 1.4 Services less energy services.................................. 60.899 0.7 0.401 0.06 L-Sep.2022 0.7 Shelter........................................................... 36.191 0.6 0.228 0.07 L-Sep.2023 0.6 Rent of shelter16............................................. 35.778 0.6 0.215 0.07 L-Sep.2023 0.6 Rent of primary residence............................... 7.671 0.4 0.028 0.06 – – See footnotes at end of table. Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 1-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 One Month Seasonally adjusted percent change Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Seasonally adjusted effect on All Items Dec. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) seasonally adjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Lodging away from home5.............................. 1.338 1.8 0.026 1.31 L-Sep.2023 2.8 Housing at school, excluding board16............... 0.245 0.3 0.001 0.03 –– Other lodging away from home including hotels and motels........................................... 1.093 2.4 0.029 1.52 L-Sep.2023 3.2 Owners’ equivalent rent of residences16.............. 26.769 0.6 0.149 0.05 L-Apr.2023 0.6 Owners’ equivalent rent of primary residence16. .. 25.440 0.6 0.141 0.05 L-Apr.2023 0.6 Tenants’ and household insurance4, 5................. 0.413 0.7 0.003 0.11 L-Sep.2023 0.9 Water and sewer and trash collection services5........ 1.086 1.1 0.012 0.12 L-Nov.2018 1.1 Water and sewerage maintenance..................... 0.759 1.2 0.009 0.13 L-Aug.2008 1.2 Garbage and trash collection4, 13....................... 0.326 0.8 0.002 0.20 L-Jul.2023 1.1 Household operations4, 5................................... Domestic services4, 5..................................... Gardening and lawncare services4, 5.................. Moving, storage, freight expense4, 5................... 0.142 -1.0 -0.001 0.92 L-Nov.2023 0.0 Repair of household items4, 5........................... 0.139 0.001 0.22 –– Medical care services...................................... 6.515 0.7 0.045 0.14 L-Sep.2022 0.8 Professional services.................................... 3.630 0.5 0.017 0.16 L-Nov.2023 0.5 Physicians’ services4.................................. 1.828 0.6 0.011 0.16 L-Nov.2023 0.6 Dental services......................................... 0.906 0.4 0.003 0.21 S-Nov.2023 0.4 Eyeglasses and eye care4, 9.......................... 0.333 0.0 0.000 0.40 L-Oct.2023 0.2 Services by other medical professionals4, 9........ 0.563 0.6 0.004 0.18 L-Jul.2023 0.6 Hospital and related services4.......................... 2.305 1.6 0.036 0.17 L-Oct.2015 1.8 Hospital services4, 17.................................. 1.987 1.6 0.031 0.20 L-Oct.2015 2.0 Inpatient hospital services4, 6, 17...................1.5 0.46 L-Sep.2023 1.5 Outpatient hospital services4, 6, 9..................2.0 0.46 L-EVER – Nursing homes and adult day services17........... 0.167 1.2 0.002 0.24 L-Jul.2023 2.3 Care of invalids and elderly at home4, 8............ 0.151 1.6 0.002 0.27 L-Aug.2023 2.1 Health insurance4, 8...................................... 0.580 1.4 0.008 0.14 L-Sep.2022 2.1 Transportation services..................................... 6.294 1.0 0.061 0.19 L-Nov.2023 1.0 Leased cars and trucks4, 14............................. 0.517 -0.021 0.42 –– Car and truck rental5..................................... 0.139 -0.7 -0.001 1.04 L-Sep.2023 -0.6 Motor vehicle maintenance and repair4............... 1.233 0.8 0.010 0.24 L-Aug.2023 1.1 Motor vehicle body work4............................. 0.057 0.7 0.000 0.29 S-Nov.2023 -0.1 Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing4......... 0.569 1.0 0.006 0.33 L-May 2023 1.0 Motor vehicle repair4, 5................................ 0.518 0.5 0.003 0.51 L-Aug.2023 1.4 Motor vehicle insurance................................. 2.794 1.4 0.040 0.29 S-Nov.2023 1.2 Motor vehicle fees4, 5.................................... 0.540 1.1 0.006 0.24 L-Jan.2023 1.2 State motor vehicle registration and license fees4, 5................................................ 0.292 0.6 0.002 0.04 L-Jan.2023 1.0 Parking and other fees4, 5............................ 0.226 1.9 0.004 0.46 L-Nov.2016 1.9 Parking fees and tolls5, 6...........................1.3 0.38 L-Aug.2023 1.3 Public transportation..................................... 1.071 1.3 0.015 0.64 L-Aug.2023 1.4 Airline fares............................................. 0.751 1.4 0.011 0.88 L-Aug.2023 2.3 Other intercity transportation......................... 0.089 0.2 0.000 0.94 L-Jul.2023 0.9 Ship fare4, 5, 6........................................2.1 1.05 L-Jun.2023 2.6 Intracity transportation4............................... 0.224 -1.0 -0.002 0.51 S-Jan.2023 -1.1 Intracity mass transit4, 6, 11.........................-0.4 0.04 S-Jan.2021 -0.6 Recreation services11....................................... 3.265 0.4 0.013 0.17 S-Nov.2023 0.1 Video and audio services11............................. 0.909 0.3 0.003 0.18 S-Nov.2023 -0.1 Cable, satellite, and live streaming television service13.............................................. 0.780 0.2 0.002 0.15 S-Nov.2023 0.0 Purchase, subscription, and rental of video4, 5..... 0.129 0.8 0.001 0.92 L-Sep.2023 0.9 Video discs and other media4, 5, 6.................0.6 1.92 S-Nov.2023 -2.2 See footnotes at end of table. Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 1-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 One Month Seasonally adjusted percent change Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Seasonally adjusted effect on All Items Dec. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) seasonally adjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Subscription and rental of video and video games4, 5, 6........................................-0.3 0.52 S-Jun.2023 -0.7 Pet services including veterinary4, 5.................... 0.426 0.9 0.004 0.40 –– Pet services4, 5, 6.......................................5.6 0.41 L-EVER – Veterinarian services4, 5, 6............................-0.1 0.66 S-Aug.2023 -1.2 Photographers and photo processing4, 5.............. 0.052 0.7 0.000 0.36 L-Sep.2023 2.0 Other recreation services5............................... 1.878 0.4 0.007 0.33 S-Nov.2023 0.3 Club membership for shopping clubs, fraternal, or other organizations, or participant sports fees4, 5................................................ 0.716 0.7 0.005 0.26 S-Nov.2023 0.2 Admissions4............................................ 0.641 -0.3 -0.002 0.68 S-Aug.2023 -0.3 Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts4, 5, 6......................................0.4 0.65 S-Oct.2023 0.0 Admission to sporting events4, 5, 6................-0.9 2.81 S-May 2023 -3.7 Fees for lessons or instructions4, 9.................. 0.221 0.7 0.002 0.30 S-Nov.2023 -0.4 Education and communication services11................ 5.038 0.4 0.021 0.06 L-Jan.2023 0.4 Tuition, other school fees, and childcare.............. 2.406 0.4 0.009 0.09 L-Mar.2023 0.5 College tuition and fees............................... 1.275 0.2 0.003 0.06 – – Elementary and high school tuition and fees...... 0.291 0.3 0.001 0.11 –– Day care and preschool12............................ 0.703 0.7 0.005 0.14 L-Apr.2023 0.7 Technical and business school tuition and fees4, 5................................................ 0.048 0.0 0.000 0.17 S-Sep.2023 -0.1 Postage and delivery services5......................... 0.065 1.2 0.001 0.09 L-Oct.2022 3.5 Postage................................................. 0.056 1.4 0.001 0.00 L-Oct.2022 4.0 Delivery services5...................................... 0.009 0.5 0.000 0.54 L-Nov.2023 0.9 Telephone services4, 5................................... 1.578 0.0 -0.001 0.05 S-Nov.2023 0.0 Wireless telephone services4, 5...................... 1.372 -0.3 -0.003 0.03 S-Jun.2023 -1.5 Residential telephone services4, 11.................. 0.206 1.4 0.003 0.26 L-Feb.2023 1.7 Internet services and electronic information providers4, 5............................................. 0.980 1.2 0.012 0.19 L-Nov.2019 1.2 Other personal services4, 11................................ 1.526 1.0 0.014 0.12 L-Apr.2023 1.5 Personal care services4................................. 0.629 0.7 0.004 0.16 L-Nov.2022 1.4 Haircuts and other personal care services4, 5...... 0.629 0.7 0.004 0.16 L-Nov.2022 1.4 Miscellaneous personal services4...................... 0.898 1.2 0.010 0.18 L-Apr.2023 2.4 Legal services4, 9....................................... Funeral expenses4, 9.................................. 0.158 0.4 0.001 0.23 S-Oct.2023 0.2 Laundry and dry cleaning services4, 5............... 0.155 0.7 0.001 0.21 L-Nov.2023 0.7 Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning4, 5........................................... 0.025 1.5 0.000 0.46 L-May 2023 1.9 Financial services4, 9.................................. 0.226 2.4 0.005 0.44 L-Apr.2023 4.1 Checking account and other bank services4, 5, 6......................................0.0 0.07 S-Nov.2023 0.0 Tax return preparation and other accounting fees4, 5, 6...........................................1.31 – – Special aggregate indexes All items less food.................................................. 86.445 0.3 0.253 0.04 L-Sep.2023 0.4 All items less shelter................................................ 63.809 0.1 0.084 0.05 –– All items less food and shelter.................................... 50.254 0.1 0.034 0.06 –– All items less food, shelter, and energy.......................... 43.599 0.2 0.089 0.05 –– All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and trucks............................................................... 41.587 0.4 0.166 0.06 L-Feb.2023 0.4 All items less medical care........................................ 91.996 0.3 0.270 0.04 L-Sep.2023 0.4 All items less energy................................................ 93.345 0.4 0.365 0.04 L-Apr.2023 0.4 See footnotes at end of table. Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 1-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 One Month Seasonally adjusted percent change Dec. 2023- Jan. 2024 Seasonally adjusted effect on All Items Dec. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) seasonally adjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Commodities......................................................... 35.985 -0.3 -0.108 0.06 S-Nov.2023 -0.4 Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and trucks............................................................ 16.879 0.1 0.013 0.09 L-Apr.2023 0.1 Commodities less food.......................................... 22.430 -0.7 -0.151 0.07 S-Nov.2023 -0.8 Commodities less food and beverages........................ 21.576 -0.7 -0.152 0.08 S-Nov.2023 -0.8 Services.............................................................. 64.015 0.7 0.444 0.06 L-Jan.2023 0.7 Services less rent of shelter16.................................. 28.237 0.6 0.178 0.08 L-Sep.2022 0.9 Services less medical care services........................... 57.499 0.6 0.359 0.06 L-Feb.2023 0.6 Durables.............................................................. 10.301 -0.5 -0.047 0.10 S-Dec.2022 -0.7 Nondurables......................................................... 25.685 -0.4 -0.098 0.07 S-Nov.2023 -0.5 Nondurables less food........................................... 12.129 -1.4 -0.173 0.12 S-Mar.2023 -1.4 Nondurables less food and beverages........................ 11.276 -1.5 -0.174 0.12 S-Mar.2023 -1.5 Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel............. 8.764 -1.6 -0.143 0.13 S-Oct.2023 -1.6 Nondurables less food and apparel............................ 9.617 -1.5 -0.150 0.12 S-Mar.2023 -1.7 Housing............................................................... 45.065 0.6 0.278 0.07 L-Jan.2023 0.8 Education and communication5................................... 5.906 0.4 0.026 0.11 L-Jan.2023 0.4 Education5......................................................... 2.489 0.3 0.009 0.10 –– Communication5.................................................. 3.417 0.5 0.018 0.17 L-Nov.2022 1.0 Information and information processing5................... 3.352 0.5 0.017 0.17 L-Nov.2022 1.0 Information technology, hardware and services18......... 1.774 1.0 0.018 0.31 L-Apr.2021 1.6 Recreation5.......................................................... 5.307 0.5 0.028 0.14 L-Apr.2023 0.5 Video and audio5................................................. 1.190 0.6 0.007 0.17 L-Mar.2023 0.6 Pets, pet products and services5............................... 1.055 0.4 0.005 0.28 S-Nov.2023 -0.3 Photography5...................................................... 0.077 1.1 0.001 0.55 L-Oct.2023 2.1 Food and beverages................................................ 14.409 0.4 0.055 0.07 L-Jan.2023 0.5 Domestically produced farm food4............................. 6.798 0.5 0.036 0.13 L-Jul.2023 0.5 Other services....................................................... 9.830 0.5 0.048 0.08 –– Apparel less footwear.............................................. 1.982 -0.6 -0.013 0.41 S-Nov.2023 -0.7 Fuels and utilities.................................................... 4.369 1.2 0.052 0.26 L-Jan.2023 1.7 Household energy................................................ 3.283 1.2 0.040 0.33 L-Jan.2023 2.0 Medical care......................................................... 8.004 0.5 0.036 0.13 L-Nov.2023 0.5 Transportation....................................................... 15.898 -0.6 -0.102 0.08 S-Oct.2023 -0.7 Private transportation............................................ 14.828 -0.8 -0.123 0.08 S-Oct.2023 -0.8 New and used motor vehicles5.............................. 6.420 -1.4 -0.092 0.05 S-EVER – Utilities and public transportation................................. 7.630 1.0 0.076 0.17 L-Jan.2023 1.2 Household furnishings and operations........................... 4.506 0.0 0.002 0.19 L-Oct.2023 0.0 Other goods and services.......................................... 2.899 0.5 0.016 0.12 L-Oct.2023 0.6 Personal care..................................................... 2.357 0.6 0.014 0.14 L-Sep.2023 0.7 1 The ’effect’ of an item category is a measure of that item’s contribution to the All items price change. For example, if the Food index had an effect of 0.40, and the All items index rose 1.2 percent, then the increase in food prices contributed 0.40 / 1.2, or 33.3 percent, to that All items increase. Said another way, had food prices been unchanged for that month the change in the All items index would have been 1.2 percent minus 0.40, or 0.8 percent. Effects can be negative as well. For example, if the effect of food was a negative 0.1, and the All items index rose 0.5 percent, the All items index actually would have been 0.1 percent higher (or 0.6 percent) had food prices been unchanged. Since food prices fell while prices overall were rising, the contribution of food to the All items price change was negative (in this case, -0.1 / 0.5, or minus 20 percent). 2 A statistic’s margin of error is often expressed as its point estimate plus or minus two standard errors. For example, if a CPI category rose 0.6 percent, and its standard error was 0.15 percent, the margin of error on this item’s 1-month percent change would be 0.6 percent, plus or minus 0.3 percent. 3 If the current seasonally adjusted 1-month percent change is greater than the previous published 1-month percent change, then this column identifies the closest prior month with a 1-month percent change as (L)arge as or (L)arger than the current 1-month change. If the current 1-month percent change is smaller than the previous published 1-month percent change, the most recent month with a change as (S)mall or (S)maller than the current month change is identified. If the current and previous published 1-month percent changes are equal, a dash will appear. Standard numerical comparisons are used. For example, 0.8% is greater than 0.6%, -0.4% is less than -0.2%, and -0.2% is less than 0.0%. Note that a (L)arger change can be a smaller decline, for example, a -0.2% change is larger than a -0.4% change, but still represents a decline in the price index. Likewise, (S)maller changes can be increases, for example, a 0.6% change is smaller than 0.8%, but still represents an increase in the price index. In this context, a -0.2% change is considered to be smaller than a 0.0% change. 4 Not seasonally adjusted. 5 Indexes on a December 1997=100 base. 6 Special indexes based on a substantially smaller sample. These series do not contribute to the all items index aggregation and therefore do not have a relative importance or effect. 7 Indexes on a December 2007=100 base. 8 Indexes on a December 2005=100 base. 9 Indexes on a December 1986=100 base. 10 Indexes on a December 1993=100 base. 11 Indexes on a December 2009=100 base. 12 Indexes on a December 1990=100 base. 13 Indexes on a December 1983=100 base. 14 Indexes on a December 2001=100 base. 15 Indexes on a December 2019=100 base. 16 Indexes on a December 1982=100 base. 17 Indexes on a December 1996=100 base. 18 Indexes on a December 1988=100 base. Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 12-month analysis table [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Twelve Month Unadjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Unadjusted effect on All Items Jan. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) unadjusted change since:3 Date Percent change All items................................................................. 100.000 3.1 0.10 S-Nov.2023 3.1 Food.................................................................. 13.555 2.6 0.348 0.25 S-Jun.2021 2.4 Food at home..................................................... 8.167 1.2 0.102 0.21 S-Jun.2021 0.9 Cereals and bakery products................................. 1.066 1.5 0.017 0.43 S-Jul.2021 1.5 Cereals and cereal products............................... 0.314 -0.6 -0.002 0.82 S-Jun.2021 -0.9 Flour and prepared flour mixes......................... 0.051 1.0 0.000 1.61 S-Jul.2021 0.8 Breakfast cereal.......................................... 0.123 -0.8 -0.001 1.50 S-Mar.2020 -1.2 Rice, pasta, cornmeal.................................... 0.139 -1.0 -0.002 1.04 S-Jun.2021 -1.5 Rice4, 5..................................................-1.8 1.94 S-Mar.2020 -2.3 Bakery products.......................................... 0.752 2.5 0.020 0.53 S-Aug.2021 1.5 Bread4................................................... 0.203 3.2 0.007 0.91 L-Nov.2023 3.7 White bread5.........................................3.3 1.09 L-Nov.2023 3.8 Bread other than white5............................2.8 1.11 S-Sep.2021 2.8 Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins4......................... 0.117 2.9 0.003 1.48 S-Aug.2021 0.0 Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies....................... 0.191 1.0 0.002 0.99 S-Jun.2021 0.7 Cookies5..............................................0.6 1.48 S-Oct.2021 -0.2 Fresh cakes and cupcakes5.......................1.7 1.42 S-Jun.2021 0.0 Other bakery products................................ 0.241 2.8 0.007 1.03 S-Aug.2021 2.0 Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts5......2.6 1.92 S-Sep.2023 1.5 Crackers, bread, and cracker products5.........5.1 1.39 S-Aug.2021 3.8 Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers5...................................0.9 1.47 S-Sep.2021 0.3 Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs................................ 1.722 -0.9 -0.017 0.46 S-Apr.2019 -1.1 Meats, poultry, and fish.................................... 1.603 2.1 0.034 0.44 S-Sep.2023 1.5 Meats...................................................... 1.033 3.5 0.036 0.46 S-Sep.2023 2.9 Beef and veal.......................................... 0.461 7.7 0.034 0.72 S-Sep.2023 7.0 Uncooked ground beef............................. 0.160 5.5 0.009 0.85 S-Aug.2023 3.1 Uncooked beef roasts4............................. 0.077 6.7 0.004 1.73 S-Sep.2023 6.0 Uncooked beef steaks4............................. 0.174 10.7 0.019 1.31 S-Nov.2023 9.1 Uncooked other beef and veal4................... 0.050 5.0 0.002 1.35 S-Oct.2023 4.1 Pork...................................................... 0.328 -0.4 -0.001 0.93 S-Nov.2023 -0.5 Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products4.......................................... 0.142 -1.3 -0.002 1.31 S-Sep.2023 -2.5 Bacon and related products5....................0.6 1.77 S-Nov.2023 -0.6 Breakfast sausage and related products4, 5...-3.4 1.74 L-Nov.2023 -1.3 Ham................................................... 0.063 -3.0 -0.002 2.23 S-May 2021 -3.4 Ham, excluding canned5........................-3.6 2.73 S-Oct.2018 -4.3 Pork chops........................................... 0.042 3.6 0.002 1.85 L-Oct.2023 4.3 Other pork including roasts, steaks, and ribs4... 0.081 1.4 0.001 1.90 L-Sep.2022 4.6 Other meats............................................ 0.244 1.4 0.004 1.19 L-Sep.2023 2.6 Frankfurters5.........................................7.1 2.50 L-Feb.2023 11.0 Lunchmeats4, 5.......................................1.3 1.24 L-Sep.2023 2.4 Poultry................................................... 0.314 1.7 0.006 0.96 L-May 2023 2.1 Chicken4.............................................. 0.254 1.2 0.003 1.13 L-Apr.2023 3.4 Fresh whole chicken5............................3.7 1.90 L-Jun.2023 4.5 Fresh and frozen chicken parts5...............0.4 1.39 L-Apr.2023 2.8 Other uncooked poultry including turkey4........ 0.060 3.7 0.002 2.36 L-Nov.2023 5.0 Fish and seafood...................................... 0.257 -2.6 -0.007 0.91 S-Mar.2016 -2.7 Fresh fish and seafood4............................ 0.121 -3.9 -0.006 1.29 S-Oct.2009 -4.1 Processed fish and seafood4...................... 0.135 -1.3 -0.002 1.31 S-Feb.2018 -1.9 Shelf stable fish and seafood5..................1.9 1.98 S-Jun.2023 0.2 Frozen fish and seafood5........................-1.2 2.02 L-Aug.2023 -0.3 Eggs........................................................ 0.119 -28.6 -0.051 1.90 S-Dec.2016 -33.8 See footnotes at end of table. Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 12-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Twelve Month Unadjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Unadjusted effect on All Items Jan. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) unadjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Dairy and related products................................... 0.748 -1.1 -0.009 0.53 L-Oct.2023 -0.4 Milk4........................................................... 0.178 -2.4 -0.005 0.82 S-Nov.2023 -2.4 Fresh whole milk5........................................-3.1 1.08 S-Sep.2023 -3.6 Fresh milk other than whole4, 5.........................-1.8 0.89 S-Nov.2023 -1.8 Cheese and related products.............................. 0.236 -2.1 -0.005 0.83 L-Oct.2023 -1.9 Ice cream and related products........................... 0.111 0.2 0.000 1.46 S-Aug.2021 0.1 Other dairy and related products4........................ 0.223 0.0 0.000 1.03 L-Oct.2023 1.1 Fruits and vegetables......................................... 1.410 1.1 0.015 0.54 L-Oct.2023 1.1 Fresh fruits and vegetables................................ 1.070 0.6 0.006 0.65 L-Aug.2023 0.8 Fresh fruits................................................ 0.575 1.9 0.011 1.01 S-Oct.2023 1.8 Apples................................................... 0.070 -8.9 -0.007 2.13 S-Aug.2015 -9.7 Bananas................................................. 0.085 -2.0 -0.002 1.24 S-Dec.2020 -4.0 Citrus fruits4............................................ 0.162 1.2 0.002 1.54 S-Oct.2023 1.1 Oranges, including tangerines5....................0.3 1.92 S-Oct.2023 0.2 Other fresh fruits4...................................... 0.258 7.4 0.018 2.02 L-Sep.2022 7.8 Fresh vegetables......................................... 0.495 -0.9 -0.005 0.83 L-Aug.2023 1.0 Potatoes................................................. 0.073 -0.3 -0.001 1.57 L-Nov.2023 0.8 Lettuce.................................................. 0.064 -11.7 -0.009 2.06 L-Nov.2023 -10.2 Tomatoes............................................... 0.082 1.8 0.002 1.57 L-Jul.2023 2.0 Other fresh vegetables................................ 0.276 1.1 0.003 1.08 L-Jun.2023 1.2 Processed fruits and vegetables4...................... 0.340 2.5 0.009 0.83 S-Sep.2021 1.8 Canned fruits and vegetables4....................... 0.167 2.5 0.005 0.97 L-Oct.2023 3.2 Canned fruits4, 5.....................................2.2 1.70 S-Nov.2023 1.9 Canned vegetables4, 5..............................2.6 1.03 L-Oct.2023 3.3 Frozen fruits and vegetables4........................ 0.105 3.8 0.004 1.92 S-Nov.2021 2.8 Frozen vegetables5.................................5.0 2.53 S-Jan.2022 2.7 Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried4................................................. 0.068 0.4 0.000 1.35 S-Aug.2021 -1.6 Dried beans, peas, and lentils4, 5.................-2.3 1.79 S-Sep.2019 -5.1 Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials......... 1.027 3.4 0.035 0.55 L-Sep.2023 4.0 Juices and nonalcoholic drinks4........................... 0.730 4.8 0.035 0.78 L-Aug.2023 5.8 Carbonated drinks........................................ 0.324 4.8 0.015 1.34 L-Aug.2023 6.1 Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks4............. 0.008 29.0 0.002 2.15 L-EVER – Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks4......... 0.397 4.2 0.017 0.89 L-Sep.2023 4.7 Beverage materials including coffee and tea4........... 0.298 0.2 0.000 0.93 S-Apr.2021 0.0 Coffee...................................................... 0.186 -1.4 -0.003 1.16 L-Nov.2023 -0.1 Roasted coffee5........................................-1.2 1.62 L-Nov.2023 -0.3 Instant coffee5..........................................-2.3 2.19 S-Nov.2020 -4.2 Other beverage materials including tea4.............. 0.112 3.1 0.003 1.39 S-Jan.2022 1.0 Other food at home............................................ 2.193 2.6 0.060 0.35 S-Aug.2021 1.5 Sugar and sweets........................................... 0.295 4.4 0.013 0.94 S-Nov.2021 3.8 Sugar and sugar substitutes............................ 0.042 7.2 0.003 1.21 L-Oct.2023 8.8 Candy and chewing gum4............................... 0.192 4.7 0.009 1.30 S-Dec.2021 4.5 Other sweets4............................................. 0.061 2.0 0.001 1.59 S-Oct.2023 1.3 Fats and oils................................................. 0.252 1.9 0.005 0.91 S-Apr.2021 1.7 Butter and margarine4................................... 0.076 -2.3 -0.002 1.44 L-Nov.2023 -1.0 Butter5...................................................-1.6 2.05 L-Nov.2023 -0.9 Margarine5..............................................-2.0 2.31 S-Dec.2019 -2.0 Salad dressing4........................................... 0.060 2.0 0.001 1.66 S-Nov.2023 2.0 Other fats and oils including peanut butter4.......... 0.116 5.1 0.006 1.58 S-Sep.2023 5.0 Peanut butter4, 5........................................3.6 2.21 L-Apr.2023 4.4 Other foods................................................ 1.646 2.4 0.042 0.42 –– Soups.................................................... 0.095 0.6 0.001 1.86 –– Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods........... 0.261 1.1 0.003 1.04 L-Oct.2023 1.2 See footnotes at end of table. Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 12-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Twelve Month Unadjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Unadjusted effect on All Items Jan. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) unadjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Snacks.................................................. 0.349 1.9 0.007 0.93 S-Sep.2021 1.9 Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces........... 0.322 4.6 0.016 0.80 L-Nov.2023 5.2 Salt and other seasonings and spices4, 5........3.2 1.42 S-Aug.2023 3.2 Olives, pickles, relishes4, 5.........................2.5 2.13 S-Oct.2021 2.2 Sauces and gravies4, 5.............................6.7 1.28 –– Other condiments5..................................4.1 4.01 L-Nov.2023 5.0 Baby food and formula4............................... 0.048 8.7 0.003 1.81 L-Sep.2023 9.2 Other miscellaneous foods4.......................... 0.572 1.8 0.012 0.89 S-Aug.2021 1.1 Prepared salads5, 6..................................-0.4 1.58 S-Aug.2023 -1.3 Food away from home........................................... 5.388 5.1 0.246 0.51 S-Sep.2021 4.7 Full service meals and snacks4.............................. 2.474 4.3 0.099 0.43 S-Nov.2023 4.3 Limited service meals and snacks4.......................... 2.523 5.8 0.131 0.32 S-Oct.2020 5.7 Food at employee sites and schools4....................... 0.080 3.1 0.002 50.66 S-Jul.2022 -13.9 Food at elementary and secondary schools5, 7.........2.1 65.81 S-Oct.2023 -22.2 Food from vending machines and mobile vendors4....... 0.050 10.6 0.003 2.27 S-Sep.2022 7.2 Other food away from home4................................ 0.261 6.7 0.011 0.84 L-Nov.2023 7.6 Energy................................................................ 6.655 -4.6 -0.322 0.38 S-Nov.2023 -5.4 Energy commodities............................................. 3.539 -6.9 -0.248 0.29 S-Nov.2023 -9.8 Fuel oil and other fuels........................................ 0.167 -10.5 -0.022 0.86 L-Sep.2023 -5.6 Fuel oil........................................................ 0.084 -14.2 -0.021 1.13 L-Sep.2023 -5.1 Propane, kerosene, and firewood8........................ 0.083 -3.4 -0.002 1.24 L-Mar.2023 -2.8 Motor fuel....................................................... 3.372 -6.6 -0.226 0.29 S-Nov.2023 -9.2 Gasoline (all types)......................................... 3.261 -6.4 -0.210 0.30 S-Nov.2023 -8.9 Gasoline, unleaded regular5............................-6.9 0.83 S-Nov.2023 -9.3 Gasoline, unleaded midgrade5, 9.......................-4.2 0.73 S-Nov.2023 -6.9 Gasoline, unleaded premium5..........................-2.9 0.80 S-Nov.2023 -6.1 Other motor fuels4.......................................... 0.111 -14.9 -0.016 0.73 L-Oct.2023 -11.8 Energy services................................................... 3.116 -2.0 -0.074 0.77 S-Oct.2023 -2.3 Electricity........................................................ 2.428 3.8 0.095 0.94 L-Jun.2023 5.4 Utility (piped) gas service..................................... 0.688 -17.8 -0.169 1.19 S-Sep.2023 -19.9 All items less food and energy.................................... 79.790 3.9 3.065 0.12 –– Commodities less food and energy commodities............ 18.891 -0.3 -0.064 0.20 S-Jul.2020 -0.5 Household furnishings and supplies10...................... 3.523 -1.3 -0.064 0.63 S-Mar.2018 -1.5 Window and floor coverings and other linens4.......... 0.294 -4.6 -0.015 2.17 S-Nov.2023 -5.1 Floor coverings4.......................................... 0.073 0.5 0.000 3.64 S-Nov.2023 -1.2 Window coverings4....................................... 0.075 -0.6 0.000 5.31 S-Jul.2023 -1.8 Other linens4.............................................. 0.147 -9.4 -0.015 3.16 S-Nov.2023 -12.7 Furniture and bedding...................................... 0.966 -2.9 -0.036 1.02 L-Oct.2023 -2.9 Bedroom furniture........................................ 0.323 -0.9 -0.004 1.54 L-Nov.2023 -0.5 Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture4..... 0.485 -4.4 -0.026 1.64 L-Oct.2023 -4.4 Other furniture4........................................... 0.151 -2.7 -0.006 2.71 L-Nov.2023 -2.2 Appliances4.................................................. 0.224 -3.9 -0.013 1.48 L-Nov.2023 -3.5 Major appliances4........................................ 0.069 -7.3 -0.009 2.10 L-Feb.2023 -5.9 Laundry equipment5...................................-12.4 2.40 L-Nov.2023 -12.0 Other appliances4........................................ 0.152 -1.9 -0.004 1.95 S-May 2018 -2.0 Other household equipment and furnishings4........... 0.514 -2.0 -0.012 1.45 S-Nov.2023 -2.0 Clocks, lamps, and decorator items.................... 0.298 -2.1 -0.007 2.22 S-Nov.2023 -3.3 Indoor plants and flowers11............................. 0.111 3.0 0.004 2.14 L-Nov.2023 3.3 Dishes and flatware4..................................... 0.043 -4.4 -0.002 3.51 S-Sep.2023 -5.6 Nonelectric cookware and tableware4................. 0.062 -7.6 -0.007 1.77 S-Jan.2018 -8.0 Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies4. ... 0.722 -0.8 -0.006 1.83 S-May 2018 -0.9 Tools, hardware and supplies4......................... 0.199 -0.9 -0.002 1.55 S-Feb.2020 -1.7 Outdoor equipment and supplies4...................... 0.308 -0.2 0.000 3.04 S-Jul.2018 -0.5 See footnotes at end of table. Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 12-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Twelve Month Unadjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Unadjusted effect on All Items Jan. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) unadjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Housekeeping supplies..................................... 0.804 1.8 0.017 0.79 S-Nov.2021 0.7 Household cleaning products4.......................... 0.284 3.0 0.010 1.16 S-Dec.2021 1.7 Household paper products4............................. 0.173 3.8 0.007 1.24 L-Oct.2023 6.3 Miscellaneous household products4................... 0.347 0.3 0.001 1.53 S-Nov.2021 -1.1 Apparel.......................................................... 2.512 0.1 0.003 0.75 S-Mar.2021 -2.5 Men’s and boys’ apparel................................... 0.636 1.7 0.012 1.12 L-Nov.2023 2.8 Men’s apparel............................................. 0.488 1.9 0.010 1.26 L-Nov.2023 2.7 Men’s suits, sport coats, and outerwear............ 0.076 -5.3 -0.003 3.46 L-Nov.2023 -3.8 Men’s underwear, nightwear, swimwear, and accessories.......................................... 0.156 2.2 0.003 1.72 S-Dec.2022 1.6 Men’s shirts and sweaters4........................... 0.138 4.4 0.006 3.02 L-Nov.2023 4.6 Men’s pants and shorts............................... 0.114 3.3 0.004 2.99 L-Nov.2023 3.3 Boys’ apparel............................................. 0.147 1.0 0.001 2.80 L-Nov.2023 3.5 Women’s and girls’ apparel................................ 1.009 -1.0 -0.010 1.45 S-Mar.2021 -4.6 Women’s apparel......................................... 0.887 0.5 0.004 1.68 S-Nov.2023 0.4 Women’s outerwear................................... 0.058 -1.1 -0.001 3.35 S-Jan.2023 -4.0 Women’s dresses...................................... 0.124 -1.7 -0.003 3.24 S-Jan.2023 -4.2 Women’s suits and separates4....................... 0.410 0.7 0.003 2.14 L-Oct.2023 2.8 Women’s underwear, nightwear, swimwear, and accessories4......................................... 0.289 1.9 0.006 2.75 S-Nov.2023 0.3 Girls’ apparel.............................................. 0.122 -9.0 -0.014 3.79 S-Sep.2010 -13.3 Footwear..................................................... 0.530 0.0 0.000 1.24 S-Aug.2023 -0.1 Men’s footwear............................................ 0.186 -0.3 0.000 1.86 S-Sep.2023 -1.0 Boys’ and girls’ footwear................................ 0.111 -1.6 -0.002 2.13 L-Nov.2023 -0.5 Women’s footwear........................................ 0.233 1.4 0.003 1.82 S-Aug.2023 0.5 Infants’ and toddlers’ apparel.............................. 0.099 -1.7 -0.002 3.33 S-Mar.2021 -4.2 Jewelry and watches8...................................... 0.238 0.6 0.003 2.65 S-Aug.2022 -0.3 Watches8.................................................. 0.041 0.8 0.000 2.17 L-Jul.2023 0.9 Jewelry8.................................................... 0.197 0.6 0.002 3.21 S-Aug.2022 -1.2 Transportation commodities less motor fuel10............. 6.232 -0.8 -0.045 0.09 S-Nov.2023 -0.9 New vehicles................................................. 3.684 0.7 0.031 0.10 S-Aug.2020 0.7 New cars5.................................................0.3 0.23 S-Jun.2020 0.1 New trucks5, 12............................................0.8 0.20 S-Aug.2020 0.7 Used cars and trucks....................................... 2.012 -3.5 -0.070 0.10 S-Nov.2023 -3.8 Motor vehicle parts and equipment....................... 0.469 -0.8 -0.004 0.87 L-Sep.2023 -0.3 Tires........................................................ 0.324 -0.4 -0.001 0.99 L-Aug.2023 1.7 Vehicle accessories other than tires4.................. 0.145 -1.8 -0.003 1.57 S-EVER – Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires5.....-0.6 1.90 L-Nov.2023 0.5 Motor oil, coolant, and fluids5........................-2.7 1.32 L-Sep.2023 -0.3 Medical care commodities.................................... 1.489 3.0 0.044 0.78 S-May 2022 2.4 Medicinal drugs10........................................... 1.370 3.0 0.040 0.80 S-Feb.2023 2.9 Prescription drugs........................................ 0.913 0.4 0.004 0.91 S-Dec.2021 0.0 Nonprescription drugs10................................. 0.458 9.2 0.036 1.61 L-EVER – Medical equipment and supplies10........................ 0.118 3.4 0.004 1.94 S-Mar.2022 3.0 Recreation commodities10.................................... 2.041 -0.6 -0.016 0.68 L-Nov.2023 -0.6 Video and audio products10................................ 0.281 -5.8 -0.016 1.09 L-Nov.2023 -5.5 Televisions................................................ 0.125 -9.7 -0.014 1.29 L-Nov.2023 -9.5 Other video equipment4................................. 0.026 -3.3 0.000 2.12 S-Nov.2023 -3.3 Audio equipment.......................................... 0.059 -6.6 -0.004 3.17 S-Oct.2021 -7.3 Recorded music and music subscriptions4............ 0.067 2.0 0.001 3.04 L-Oct.2023 5.4 Pets and pet products...................................... 0.629 2.9 0.019 1.06 S-Nov.2023 2.7 Pet food4, 5................................................4.8 1.28 S-Feb.2022 3.7 Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories4, 5......0.5 1.70 L-Jul.2023 3.6 Sporting goods.............................................. 0.648 -1.1 -0.010 1.24 L-Sep.2023 -0.1 See footnotes at end of table. Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 12-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Twelve Month Unadjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Unadjusted effect on All Items Jan. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) unadjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Sports vehicles including bicycles...................... 0.429 -1.0 -0.004 1.95 L-Oct.2023 -0.3 Sports equipment......................................... 0.209 -1.6 -0.005 1.25 L-Jul.2023 -1.0 Photographic equipment and supplies................... 0.024 8.5 0.002 3.61 L-Nov.2023 9.8 Photographic equipment4, 5.............................8.4 4.65 L-Nov.2023 10.1 Recreational reading materials............................ 0.102 0.5 0.001 2.68 L-Nov.2023 0.7 Newspapers and magazines4........................... 0.055 0.0 0.000 3.93 S-Oct.2023 -0.8 Recreational books4...................................... 0.047 1.1 0.001 2.35 L-Oct.2023 1.8 Other recreational goods4.................................. 0.356 -2.8 -0.012 1.44 –– Toys........................................................ 0.280 -4.2 -0.015 1.64 L-Nov.2023 -2.8 Toys, games, hobbies and playground equipment4, 5.........................................-3.7 1.87 L-Sep.2023 -3.0 Sewing machines, fabric and supplies4............... 0.030 7.1 0.002 4.16 S-Oct.2023 5.0 Music instruments and accessories4................... 0.030 3.0 0.002 2.99 S-Nov.2021 2.9 Education and communication commodities10............. 0.868 -6.6 -0.060 1.43 L-Jun.2022 -5.7 Educational books and supplies.......................... 0.082 -4.0 -0.004 1.91 S-Nov.2023 -4.8 College textbooks5, 13....................................-5.7 2.34 S-Nov.2023 -6.1 Information technology commodities10................... 0.785 -6.9 -0.057 1.58 L-Jun.2022 -6.7 Computers, peripherals, and smart home assistants6.............................................. 0.309 -2.1 -0.008 1.92 L-Jun.2022 -0.6 Computer software and accessories4.................. 0.020 -8.6 -0.002 3.51 L-Nov.2023 -8.1 Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer information items4......................... 0.456 -10.7 -0.046 2.51 L-Oct.2023 -8.7 Smartphones5, 14.......................................-13.2 2.55 L-Oct.2023 -12.0 Alcoholic beverages........................................... 0.854 2.3 0.019 0.48 S-Dec.2021 2.3 Alcoholic beverages at home.............................. 0.477 1.2 0.006 0.54 –– Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home........ 0.176 2.4 0.005 0.73 L-Nov.2023 2.7 Distilled spirits at home.................................. 0.116 -0.2 0.000 0.75 S-Jul.2020 -0.3 Whiskey at home5.....................................1.6 1.10 L-Nov.2023 2.1 Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home5......-0.8 1.28 S-Feb.2020 -1.3 Wine at home............................................. 0.184 0.9 0.002 0.88 L-Oct.2023 1.1 Alcoholic beverages away from home.................... 0.377 4.0 0.013 0.86 S-Dec.2021 3.7 Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from home4, 5.................................................4.0 0.95 S-Dec.2021 3.9 Wine away from home4, 5...............................4.5 1.44 –– Distilled spirits away from home4, 5....................4.7 1.39 S-Sep.2022 4.6 Other goods10.................................................. 1.372 4.4 0.055 0.57 S-Jan.2022 4.3 Tobacco and smoking products........................... 0.542 7.4 0.037 0.65 S-Oct.2023 7.2 Cigarettes4................................................ 0.444 7.5 0.031 0.69 S-Sep.2023 6.1 Tobacco products other than cigarettes4.............. 0.093 6.9 0.005 2.29 S-Nov.2023 6.4 Personal care products..................................... 0.666 3.5 0.021 0.75 L-Nov.2023 4.3 Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care products4.......................................... 0.351 6.2 0.020 1.08 L-Oct.2023 6.6 Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and implements............................................. 0.304 0.5 0.002 1.07 S-Apr.2022 -0.5 Miscellaneous personal goods4........................... 0.165 -1.9 -0.002 2.31 S-Jun.2021 -1.9 Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap5.............-0.1 2.49 –– Services less energy services.................................. 60.899 5.4 3.129 0.15 L-Nov.2023 5.5 Shelter........................................................... 36.191 6.0 2.082 0.23 S-Jul.2022 5.7 Rent of shelter15............................................. 35.778 6.1 2.066 0.23 S-Jul.2022 5.8 Rent of primary residence............................... 7.671 6.1 0.458 0.21 S-Jun.2022 5.8 Lodging away from home4.............................. 1.338 1.0 0.023 2.00 L-Oct.2023 1.2 Housing at school, excluding board15............... 0.245 3.9 0.006 0.23 –– Other lodging away from home including hotels and motels........................................... 1.093 0.6 0.017 2.29 L-Oct.2023 0.8 Owners’ equivalent rent of residences15.............. 26.769 6.2 1.585 0.22 S-Jul.2022 5.8 See footnotes at end of table. Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 12-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Twelve Month Unadjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Unadjusted effect on All Items Jan. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) unadjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Owners’ equivalent rent of primary residence15. .. 25.440 6.2 1.498 0.22 S-Jul.2022 5.8 Tenants’ and household insurance4................... 0.413 4.1 0.016 0.50 L-Apr.2015 4.5 Water and sewer and trash collection services4........ 1.086 5.5 0.059 0.37 L-Aug.2023 5.8 Water and sewerage maintenance..................... 0.759 5.2 0.040 0.36 L-Sep.2015 5.7 Garbage and trash collection12......................... 0.326 6.4 0.019 0.86 S-Dec.2022 6.1 Household operations4..................................... Domestic services4....................................... Gardening and lawncare services4..................... Moving, storage, freight expense4...................... 0.142 -4.9 -0.006 2.39 S-Jun.2017 -4.9 Repair of household items4............................. 0.139 18.2 0.020 2.49 L-EVER – Medical care services...................................... 6.515 0.6 0.042 0.45 L-Mar.2023 1.0 Professional services.................................... 3.630 1.8 0.065 0.58 L-Aug.2023 1.9 Physicians’ services................................... 1.828 0.1 0.001 0.98 L-Aug.2023 0.3 Dental services......................................... 0.906 4.8 0.044 1.15 S-Nov.2023 4.4 Eyeglasses and eye care8............................ 0.333 2.7 0.008 1.00 L-Nov.2023 3.0 Services by other medical professionals8.......... 0.563 2.1 0.011 0.99 L-Dec.2022 2.1 Hospital and related services........................... 2.305 6.5 0.148 0.94 L-Dec.2010 6.7 Hospital services16..................................... 1.987 6.7 0.129 1.09 L-Aug.2011 7.0 Inpatient hospital services5, 16.....................5.9 1.74 L-Sep.2016 6.3 Outpatient hospital services5, 8....................8.3 1.78 L-May 2008 8.3 Nursing homes and adult day services16........... 0.167 5.0 0.009 0.66 L-Nov.2023 5.2 Care of invalids and elderly at home7............... 0.151 6.7 0.010 1.08 –– Health insurance7........................................ 0.580 -23.3 -0.171 0.38 L-May 2023 -20.5 Transportation services..................................... 6.294 9.5 0.550 0.61 S-Oct.2023 9.2 Leased cars and trucks13................................ 0.517 -1.6 -0.003 1.80 S-Jan.2021 -3.6 Car and truck rental4..................................... 0.139 -14.1 -0.019 1.58 S-May 2020 -19.2 Motor vehicle maintenance and repair................. 1.233 6.5 0.073 1.41 S-May 2022 6.1 Motor vehicle body work.............................. 0.057 4.3 0.002 1.24 L-Sep.2023 5.9 Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing.......... 0.569 5.7 0.033 1.32 L-Nov.2023 6.0 Motor vehicle repair4.................................. 0.518 7.9 0.034 3.09 S-May 2022 6.9 Motor vehicle insurance................................. 2.794 20.6 0.518 1.11 L-Dec.1976 22.4 Motor vehicle fees4....................................... 0.540 2.6 0.014 0.82 S-Nov.2023 2.2 State motor vehicle registration and license fees4.................................................. 0.292 1.8 0.005 1.08 S-Oct.2023 1.8 Parking and other fees4............................... 0.226 3.8 0.008 1.04 L-Oct.2023 4.4 Parking fees and tolls4, 5...........................4.8 1.20 L-Nov.2023 5.6 Public transportation..................................... 1.071 -4.8 -0.034 0.90 L-Apr.2023 0.3 Airline fares............................................. 0.751 -6.4 -0.033 1.08 L-Apr.2023 -0.9 Other intercity transportation......................... 0.089 -3.4 -0.002 2.26 S-Jun.2022 -4.3 Ship fare4, 5..........................................9.1 2.62 L-Aug.2023 9.9 Intracity transportation................................. 0.224 1.7 0.002 1.36 L-Nov.2023 2.9 Intracity mass transit5, 10...........................2.1 0.45 S-Aug.2023 0.5 Recreation services10....................................... 3.265 5.3 0.165 0.47 S-Nov.2023 4.8 Video and audio services10............................. 0.909 5.3 0.052 0.72 –– Cable, satellite, and live streaming television service12.............................................. 0.780 5.7 0.048 0.73 L-Sep.2023 6.6 Purchase, subscription, and rental of video4....... 0.129 2.9 0.003 3.38 S-Aug.2023 2.9 Video discs and other media4, 5...................10.5 4.71 L-Feb.2023 11.2 Subscription and rental of video and video games4, 5..........................................0.9 1.35 S-Jul.2021 0.1 Pet services including veterinary4...................... 0.426 7.0 0.037 1.35 S-Nov.2023 6.4 Pet services4, 5.........................................4.8 1.20 L-Sep.2023 6.0 Veterinarian services4, 5...............................9.6 2.18 S-Nov.2023 9.0 Photographers and photo processing4................ 0.052 4.1 0.002 1.23 S-Jul.2022 3.9 See footnotes at end of table. Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 12-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Twelve Month Unadjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Unadjusted effect on All Items Jan. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) unadjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Other recreation services4............................... 1.878 4.8 0.075 0.87 S-Nov.2023 4.7 Club membership for shopping clubs, fraternal, or other organizations, or participant sports fees4.................................................. 0.716 3.1 0.021 0.85 L-Sep.2023 4.0 Admissions............................................. 0.641 7.0 0.030 1.65 S-Aug.2023 5.8 Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts4, 5........................................5.2 1.45 S-Nov.2023 4.4 Admission to sporting events4, 5...................13.5 6.63 S-Aug.2023 7.2 Fees for lessons or instructions8.................... 0.221 6.2 0.012 2.27 S-Nov.2022 5.0 Education and communication services10................ 5.038 1.3 0.063 0.23 –– Tuition, other school fees, and childcare.............. 2.406 2.7 0.060 0.29 –– College tuition and fees............................... 1.275 1.3 0.015 0.37 L-Nov.2023 1.3 Elementary and high school tuition and fees...... 0.291 4.9 0.015 0.43 –– Day care and preschool11............................ 0.703 4.7 0.028 0.48 L-Oct.2023 4.8 Technical and business school tuition and fees4... 0.048 1.7 0.000 0.55 S-Sep.2023 1.4 Postage and delivery services4......................... 0.065 1.2 0.001 0.34 L-Sep.2023 4.6 Postage................................................. 0.056 0.8 0.000 0.34 L-Sep.2023 4.4 Delivery services4...................................... 0.009 3.6 0.000 1.23 S-Jul.2023 2.7 Telephone services4..................................... 1.578 -2.1 -0.035 0.42 S-Jan.2019 -2.3 Wireless telephone services4........................ 1.372 -3.2 -0.046 0.48 S-Dec.2018 -3.2 Residential telephone services10.................... 0.206 4.5 0.010 0.72 S-Nov.2022 4.4 Internet services and electronic information providers4............................................... 0.980 3.8 0.037 0.66 L-Oct.2023 4.4 Other personal services10.................................. 1.526 6.8 0.098 0.58 L-Sep.2023 6.8 Personal care services.................................. 0.629 4.2 0.026 0.83 L-Oct.2023 5.0 Haircuts and other personal care services4........ 0.629 4.2 0.026 0.83 L-Oct.2023 5.0 Miscellaneous personal services....................... 0.898 8.7 0.073 0.74 L-Mar.1987 9.2 Legal services8......................................... Funeral expenses8..................................... 0.158 4.7 0.008 1.13 –– Laundry and dry cleaning services4................. 0.155 5.4 0.008 0.91 L-Oct.2023 6.2 Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning4............................................. 0.025 5.6 0.001 2.15 L-Nov.2023 6.4 Financial services8..................................... 0.226 8.3 0.016 1.63 S-Nov.2023 5.4 Checking account and other bank services4, 5...4.4 1.94 S-Nov.2023 3.8 Tax return preparation and other accounting fees4, 5.............................................11.2 3.20 L-Jul.2023 14.4 Special aggregate indexes All items less food.................................................. 86.445 3.2 2.743 0.11 S-Nov.2023 3.2 All items less shelter................................................ 63.809 1.5 1.009 0.12 S-Nov.2023 1.4 All items less food and shelter.................................... 50.254 1.3 0.661 0.14 S-Nov.2023 1.0 All items less food, shelter, and energy.......................... 43.599 2.2 0.983 0.14 –– All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and trucks............................................................... 41.587 2.5 1.053 0.15 –– All items less medical care........................................ 91.996 3.3 3.005 0.11 S-Jun.2023 3.2 All items less energy................................................ 93.345 3.7 3.413 0.11 S-May 2021 3.5 Commodities......................................................... 35.985 0.1 0.035 0.13 S-Nov.2023 0.0 Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and trucks............................................................ 16.879 0.1 0.006 0.23 S-Nov.2020 0.1 Commodities less food.......................................... 22.430 -1.3 -0.313 0.17 S-Nov.2023 -1.7 Commodities less food and beverages........................ 21.576 -1.4 -0.332 0.17 S-Nov.2023 -1.8 Services.............................................................. 64.015 4.9 3.056 0.15 S-Feb.2022 4.8 Services less rent of shelter15.................................. 28.237 3.6 0.990 0.22 L-May 2023 4.2 Services less medical care services........................... 57.499 5.5 3.014 0.16 S-Mar.2022 5.4 Durables.............................................................. 10.301 -1.6 -0.195 0.24 S-Nov.2023 -1.6 See footnotes at end of table. Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, January 2024, 12-month analysis table — Continued [1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted] Expenditure category Relative importance Dec. 2023 Twelve Month Unadjusted percent change Jan. 2023- Jan. 2024 Unadjusted effect on All Items Jan. 2023- Jan. 20241 Standard error, median price change2 Largest (L) or Smallest (S) unadjusted change since:3 Date Percent change Nondurables......................................................... 25.685 0.9 0.230 0.17 S-Nov.2023 0.7 Nondurables less food........................................... 12.129 -1.0 -0.118 0.23 S-Nov.2023 -1.7 Nondurables less food and beverages........................ 11.276 -1.2 -0.137 0.24 S-Nov.2023 -2.0 Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel............. 8.764 -1.6 -0.140 0.25 S-Nov.2023 -2.8 Nondurables less food and apparel............................ 9.617 -1.2 -0.121 0.23 S-Nov.2023 -2.3 Housing............................................................... 45.065 4.6 2.052 0.18 S-Oct.2021 4.5 Education and communication4................................... 5.906 0.0 0.002 0.25 L-Oct.2023 0.9 Education4......................................................... 2.489 2.5 0.056 0.28 L-Oct.2023 2.7 Communication4.................................................. 3.417 -1.5 -0.054 0.43 L-Oct.2023 -0.2 Information and information processing4................... 3.352 -1.6 -0.054 0.44 L-Oct.2023 -0.2 Information technology, hardware and services17......... 1.774 -1.1 -0.019 0.75 L-Oct.2023 -1.0 Recreation4.......................................................... 5.307 2.8 0.149 0.36 L-Oct.2023 3.2 Video and audio4................................................. 1.190 2.9 0.036 0.64 L-Oct.2023 3.1 Pets, pet products and services4............................... 1.055 4.7 0.056 0.95 S-Nov.2023 4.3 Photography4...................................................... 0.077 5.5 0.004 1.52 S-Sep.2023 3.7 Food and beverages................................................ 14.409 2.6 0.367 0.24 S-Jun.2021 2.4 Domestically produced farm food.............................. 6.798 1.1 0.075 0.23 S-Jun.2021 0.9 Other services....................................................... 9.830 3.4 0.326 0.21 S-Nov.2023 3.2 Apparel less footwear.............................................. 1.982 0.1 0.003 0.91 S-Mar.2021 -3.2 Fuels and utilities.................................................... 4.369 -0.7 -0.037 0.58 S-Oct.2023 -1.3 Household energy................................................ 3.283 -2.4 -0.096 0.72 S-Oct.2023 -3.2 Medical care......................................................... 8.004 1.1 0.085 0.39 L-Apr.2023 1.1 Transportation....................................................... 15.898 1.6 0.279 0.21 S-Nov.2023 0.9 Private transportation............................................ 14.828 1.9 0.312 0.22 S-Nov.2023 1.4 New and used motor vehicles4.............................. 6.420 -1.1 -0.063 0.17 S-Oct.2023 -1.7 Utilities and public transportation................................. 7.630 -0.5 -0.035 0.31 S-Oct.2023 -0.5 Household furnishings and operations........................... 4.506 0.2 0.007 0.55 S-Mar.2018 -0.1 Other goods and services.......................................... 2.899 5.7 0.154 0.40 L-Oct.2023 6.2 Personal care..................................................... 2.357 5.3 0.117 0.46 L-Oct.2023 6.0 1 The ’effect’ of an item category is a measure of that item’s contribution to the All items price change. For example, if the Food index had an effect of 0.40, and the All items index rose 1.2 percent, then the increase in food prices contributed 0.40 / 1.2, or 33.3 percent, to that All items increase. Said another way, had food prices been unchanged for that year the change in the All items index would have been 1.2 percent minus 0.40, or 0.8 percent. Effects can be negative as well. For example, if the effect of food was a negative 0.1, and the All items index rose 0.5 percent, the All items index actually would have been 0.1 percent higher (or 0.6 percent) had food prices been unchanged. Since food prices fell while prices overall were rising, the contribution of food to the All items price change was negative (in this case, -0.1 / 0.5, or minus 20 percent). 2 A statistic’s margin of error is often expressed as its point estimate plus or minus two standard errors. For example, if a CPI category rose 2.6 percent, and its standard error was 0.25 percent, the margin of error on this item’s 12-month percent change would be 2.6 percent, plus or minus 0.5 percent. 3 If the current 12-month percent change is greater than the previous published 12-month percent change, then this column identifies the closest prior month with a 12-month percent change as (L)arge as or (L)arger than the current 12-month change. If the current 12-month percent change is smaller than the previous published 12-month percent change, the most recent month with a change as (S)mall or (S)maller than the current month change is identified. If the current and previous published 12-month percent changes are equal, a dash will appear. Standard numerical comparison is used. For example, 2.0% is greater than 0.6%, -4.4% is less than -2.0%, and -2.0% is less than 0.0%. Note that a (L)arger change can be a smaller decline, for example, a -0.2% change is larger than a -0.4% change, but still represents a decline in the price index. Likewise, (S)maller changes can be increases, for example, a 0.6% change is smaller than 0.8%, but still represents an increase in the price index. In this context, a -0.2% change is considered to be smaller than a 0.0% change. 4 Indexes on a December 1997=100 base. 5 Special indexes based on a substantially smaller sample. These series do not contribute to the all items index aggregation and therefore do not have a relative importance or effect. 6 Indexes on a December 2007=100 base. 7 Indexes on a December 2005=100 base. 8 Indexes on a December 1986=100 base. 9 Indexes on a December 1993=100 base. 10 Indexes on a December 2009=100 base. 11 Indexes on a December 1990=100 base. 12 Indexes on a December 1983=100 base. 13 Indexes on a December 2001=100 base. 14 Indexes on a December 2019=100 base. 15 Indexes on a December 1982=100 base. 16 Indexes on a December 1996=100 base. 17 Indexes on a December 1988=100 base.