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Sec. 21.14.1 Streets
A.Street Layout
The arrangement, extent, character, width, grade and location of all streets shall
conform to the Master Thoroughfare Plan and the Comprehensive Land Plan.
Collector streets shall provide adequate circulation within the neighborhood and
yet discourage through traffic. The street layout shall be arranged to achieve the
most desirable development of the entire neighborhood unit with appropriate
consideration of creeks, drainage channels, wooded areas and other topographical
features, which lend themselves to special treatment. Permits must be obtained
from TxDOT for driveways and streets accessing any State highway. The
proposed location of driveways must comply with all applicable City and State
safety requirements.
B.Relation to Adjoining Streets
Adjoining areas and projections of existing streets shall be continued and tied into
the street layout.
C.Projection of Streets
When adjoining properties are not yet subdivided, the arrangement of streets shall
provide for the proper projection of streets into the adjoining unsubdivided areas,
and will be required to comply with the neighborhood pattern or conform to the
Comprehensive Land Plan and the Master Thoroughfare Plan.
D.Private Streets
1.Private streets within the City may be authorized providing all of the
following conditions are met:
a.A homeowners association is established to maintain and upkeep
all streets in a subdivision in accordance with the City?s public
street standards, to include the mowing of shoulders and rights-of-
way, removal of weeds and unclogging of culverts.
b.Private streets are constructed in accordance with the City?s
standards for public streets.
c.The following ?maintenance agreement? note will appear on the
subdivision plat:
?Streets within this subdivision shall be constructed in accordance
with the City of Schertz public streets standards. The upkeep and
maintenance to include the mowing of shoulders and rights-of-
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way, removal of weeds and unclogging of culverts shall be the
responsibility of the homeowners association. The City of Schertz
is released from any liability for these streets. Periodic inspection
by a public official who is authorized to enforce complaints about
poor maintenance is permitted.?
d.Provide access for fire protection, ambulance, police, school bus,
garbage service and other utility agencies.
2.One Residence
A private street or road serving only one (1) residence is exempt from
construction and maintenance standards for public streets.
3.Ingress/Egress
Private streets shall connect directly to a public street or road.
E.Dead-End Streets and Cul-de-Sacs
1.Dead-end streets shall be prohibited, except as short stubs projected to be
continued in future subdivisions in conformance with Paragraph C of this
section when designed as cul-de-sacs. Temporary turnarounds shall be
provided on projected streets until such time as they are extended.
2.Cul-de-sac streets shall not exceed 500 feet in length and shall have a
turnaround of not less than 120 feet in diameter of ROW (100 feet
pavement) in single-family residential areas and all other uses not less
than 150 feet in diameter of ROW (130 feet pavement) in commercial and
industrial areas. This provision may be modified upon approval of the Fire
Chief and City Engineer.
3.Dead end streets, cul-de-sacs, and looped streets may not extend beyond a
choke point more than 500 feet.
F.Alignment
The alignment of all streets shall conform to the Master Thoroughfare Plan,
Comprehensive Land Plan and the requirements of the Public Works
Specifications Manual.
G.Intersections
All street intersections shall conform to the Public Works Specifications Manual.
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H.Street Names and Street Numbers
Names of new streets shall not duplicate the names of existing streets within the
City and its ETJ unless the new street is a continuation of or part of a future
continuation of such existing street. Street names shall be chosen to avoid
similarity or confusion with existing street names. A new street name shall not
differ from an existing street name solely by the addition of a different auxiliary
designation such as ?avenue?, ?way?, ?boulevard?, etc. Names of all new streets
shall be applied for at the City and are subject to approval by the United States
Postal Service, Bexar Metro 911, and the applicable County Clerk?s Office. Street
addresses should also be coordinated with present existing addresses. The City
will determine street numbers and advise the subdivider as to the street numbers.
I.Construction Standards
All streets shall be constructed with reference to base, surfacing, curbs, grades,
horizontal curves, intersection curve radius , and all other requirements in
accordance with the standards prescribed in the Public Works Specifications
Manual and any other applicable specifications of the City.
J.Reserve Areas are Prohibited
There shall be no reserve areas controlling access to land dedicated or intended to
be dedicated to public use.
K.Half Streets or Adjacent Streets
1.No new half streets shall be platted that do not conform to the Master
Thoroughfare Plan and the Comprehensive Land Plan. Where the
proposed subdivision abuts upon an existing street or half street not
conforming to the Comprehensive Land Plan requirements or the
requirements of this UDC, the subdivider shall be required to dedicate any
additional right-of-way to meet the street width required.
2.If new development of property that abuts City maintained roads does not
meet the design or width standards in this UDC, the Developer shall be
required to make the necessary dedication and improvements in
conformance with this UDC or any other applicable code of the City.
3.The minimum dedication and construction shall be equal to one-half (1/2)
of the minimum right-of-way (ROW) and construction associated with the
adjacent existing or proposed street. Minimum improved pavement shall
be twenty-four feet (24?) in width in order to provide safe access.
4.Improvements shall include right-of-way dedication, paving, curb and
guttering, shoulder improvements, sidewalk and all other requirements as
determined by the City.
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5.Should any pavement be laid to widen existing pavement, the existing
pavement shall be tied in to ensure adequate sub-base and pavement joint
per Public Works Specifications Manual.
L.Public Accesses
All residential lots shall be accessible via a public street (or a private street if
approved by City Council) elevated above the one hundred (100) year flood level.
Access may be provided through the construction of a public street. The extent
and location of all accesses is subject to review and approval by the City. The
Planning and Zoning Commission shall not permit ?island? subdivisions, lots or
streets that would be surrounded by the flood water of a one hundred (100) year
flood unless the area is accessible to high ground by at least one dedicated street
elevated above the one hundred (100) year flood level.
M.Safety Lanes (Fire Lanes)
1.Manufactured home parks, recreational vehicle parks, apartments, multi-
family residences, malls, commercial and business areas shall have driving
surfaces within the site designated and clearly identified as safety lanes or
fire lanes for fire protection, EMS, etc. These areas must be paved with
concrete or asphalt and be maintained by the owners. Exits from these
sites shall be a minimum of thirty feet (30?) in width and must exit into a
dedicated street. The pavement width for interior safety lanes will be a
minimum of twenty-four feet (24?). Additional width will be required
when adequate off-street parking is not provided.
2.All roadways that serve emergency vehicles are required to have a
minimum clearance of fourteen feet (14?) to any overhead obstructions
including, but not limited to, bridges, trees, canopies, awnings and signs.
N.Access to Principal and Secondary Arterial Streets
Access to principal and secondary arterial streets should be limited to protect the
flow of traffic from the lots. A one foot (1?) non-access easement shall be
provided along principal and secondary arterial streets when lots have access to
another public right-of-way.
O.Street and Traffic Control Signs
1.All street signs in a new subdivision within the City limits, including street
name, speed limit, stop and yield signs, etc. shall be paid for by the
developer, and shall be provided by and installed by the City?s Public
Works Department in accordance with the Public Works Specifications
Manual. Traffic control devices required within the subdivision shall be
installed in accordance with the latest revision of the Texas Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.
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2.Any installation of speed control devices, such as speed bumps or humps,
must also be approved by the Director of Public Works.
3.Any required traffic control device must be fitted with traffic preemption
compatible devices for activation by emergency vehicles.
P.Street Improvements
All street improvements shall meet the current requirements of the Comprehensive Land Plan,
the Master Thoroughfare Plan, and the Public Works Specifications Manual.
1.Islands in Roadways
Islands in road rights-of-way will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The street right-of-way will be engineered to accommodate all emergency
and utility vehicles. At a minimum, all islands shall provide at least
twenty-four feet (24?) of pavement on each side of the island. All islands
provided within street ROW shall be designated on the plat and shall be
dedicated by the developer or its successors and/or assigns. A plat note
shall be provided which identifies maintenance of islands as the
responsibility of the developer or its successors and/or assigns. Any
islands that are not maintained in accordance with this section may be
removed by the City and shall be removed at the expense of the developer
or its successors and/or assigns, after due notice and the written
recommendation by the City Engineer and Fire Department.
Q.Drainage
The storm drainage for all streets shall be designed on a twenty-five (25) year
flood frequency within the ROW. Runoff rates shall be computed in all cases on
the basis of ultimate development of the entire watershed contributing runoff
water to the proposed subdivision, on the basis of concrete lined channels and
streets carrying storm water in the contributing area. All necessary storm
drainage improvements shall be in accordance with the Public Works
Specifications Manual and any other applicable law or ordinances.
R.Curb and Gutter
Curbs and gutters shall be installed by the subdivider on both sides of all streets
within or forming part of the boundary of the subdivision. Curb and gutter shall
be constructed in accordance with the Public Works Specifications Manual. The
City Engineer may waive the requirements for construction of curb and gutter or
may approve an alternative curb and gutter construction where developments
result in an overall density of less than one (1) unit per one-half (1/2) acre.
S.Street Lights
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1.Developers shall furnish satisfactory easements for installation of services
to street lights as required by the City and any applicable electric utility
provider.
2.Street light number, type and size shall be determined by the City and any
applicable electric utility provider and shall be designed to maximize the
light directed toward the ground.
3.The developer shall pay the cost associated with street lighting services for
a period of two (2) years or until such time as seventy percent (70%) of
the buildings for which building permits have been issued are completed,
whichever is sooner.
4.A detailed lighting plan shall be submitted with the Public Infrastructure
Improvement Plans for review and approval by the City and any
applicable electric utility provider.
Sec. 21.14.2 Criteria and Design
The criteria and specific design standards for transportation related development as described in
this Article are set by the City?s Public Works Specifications Manual.
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.
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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.Landscape Buffer
In addition to the requirements of section 21.9.7 of this UDC for landscaping, 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. The landscape buffer shall
require an irrigation system and shall be maintained by the property owner.
D.Off-Street Parking
Off street parking is permitted adjacent to the landscape buffer along the right-of-
way. Parking and vehicular use areas adjacent to the right-of-way shall have land
berm walls or a vegetative hedge barrier to reduce vehicular reflections to the
right-of-way. A variance may be granted by the BOA which would allow a
reduction in the minimum required landscape buffer when off-street parking is
located entirely along the side or rear of the building or lot.
E.Building Setback Line
A minimum fifty foot (50?) building setback shall be required adjacent to all
rights-of-way. A variance may be granted by the BOA 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 in accordance with Article 5.
F.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. Sight Distance requirement shall be an acceptable
sight distance based on engineering principles not less than the requirements in
the Public Works Specifications Manual.
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G.Screening
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.
Sec. 21.14.4 Alleys
A.Commercial and Industrial Districts
Where provided, paved alleys shall not be less than twenty-four feet (24?) wide in
any zoning districts to assure adequate provision is made for service access, such
as off-street loading, unloading and parking consistent with an adequate plan for
the uses proposed. Alleys provided within commercial and industrial districts
shall be privately owned and maintained.
B.Garden Home (GH) Zoning Districts
Where garden home districts are designated by the developer to require rear
ingress/egress, not less than twenty-four feet (24?) of paved alley shall be
provided and shall be privately owned and maintained.
C.Intersections and Turns
Alley intersections and sharp changes in alignment shall be avoided, but where
two (2) alleys intersect, or an alley turns at an angle sharper than one hundred
degrees (100°), a cut off of not less than ten feet (10?) from the normal
intersection of the property lines shall be provided and shall be designed in
accordance with the adopted Fire Code.
D.Dead End Alleys
Dead end alleys are prohibited.
E.Construction Standards
All alleys shall be constructed in accordance with the standards prescribed in the
Public Works Specifications Manual for Local Streets/Fire Lanes.
F.Limitations
Construction of alleys is limited to commercial and industrial districts and
prohibited in residential areas except in garden home zoning districts.
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G.Drainage
Drainage design of alleys shall be designed on the basis of twenty-five (25) year
frequency to carry storm water from only the lots within the block abutting the
alleys.
Sec. 21.14.5 Driveways
The arrangement, placement, spacing, width and return radii of all driveways connecting to a
street, roadway or alley shall be constructed, provided, altered or repaired in accordance with
requirements of the Public Works Specifications Manual.
A.Commercial property
1.Curb cuts for non-residential driveway aprons shall be a minimum of
twenty-four feet (24?) and not exceed forty feet (40?) in width at the ROW
line, and the aggregate width of all curb cuts shall not exceed fifty percent
(50%) of the parcel frontage.
2.Where multiple driveway aprons are used for commercial property, the
curb cuts shall be at least twenty feet (20?) apart.
3.For parcels of commercial property with less than one hundred feet (100?)
of frontage, a maximum of two (2) curb cuts will be permitted.
4.For parcels of commercial property, no curb cut will be permitted for any
parking facility which requires vehicles to enter a street in reverse.
B.Curb cuts in curb returns
No curb cut in curb returns will be permitted in the City.
C.Waivers
Where the City Manager or his/her designee finds that extraordinary hardship
may result from strict compliance with the regulations prescribed in this Article,
the City Manager or his/her designee may vary the regulations so that substantial
justice may be done and the public interest secured, provided that such waiver
will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of this Article. In
granting waivers and modifications, the City Manager or his/her designee may
require such conditions as will, in his/her judgment, secure substantially the
objective of the standards or requirements so varied or modified. In the event the
City Manager or his/her designee should disapprove a request for a waiver, the
applicant may request an appeal to the Board of Adjustment.
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Sec. 21.14.6 Sidewalks and Hike and Bike Trails
A.Requirement
Sidewalks shall be required along both sides of all streets throughout the City as
required in section 21.14.1, except along Interstate Highways 35 and 10. All lots
must have access to concrete sidewalks.
B.Curb Ramps
Curb ramps shall be provided at all street intersections at the time of construction
or reconstruction and shall comply with the provisions in the Federal Register 28,
CFR part 36 (Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA) and Texas Accessibility
Standards as amended from time to time and the Public Works Specifications
Manual.
C.Location and Width
Where sidewalks are required, they shall be installed in accordance with the
Public Works Specifications Manual and shall be a minimum of five feet (5?) in
width. Sidewalks shall be placed parallel to the street for the entire frontage(s) of
the lot and shall be located a minimum of two feet (2?) behind the curb.
D.Timing of Construction
Sidewalks shall generally be installed concurrently with the construction of the
primary structure on a lot except on primary or secondary arterials, and collectors
when not adjacent to a buildable lot, where they shall be installed concurrently
with street construction.
E.Construction Concurrent with Street Construction
If a street is constructed which shall have no residential lot access points, then
sidewalks shall be installed concurrently with street construction.
F.Corner Lot
Where sidewalks are installed on corner lots, sidewalks shall be installed along
both street frontages and shall be extended to the curb with handicapped access
ramps in accordance with current ADA and Texas Accessibility standards.
G.Waiver or Deferment of Sidewalk Installation
The City Manager or his/her designee may waive the requirements of this section
where he/she finds that topographical conditions or other unique conditions exist
which would preclude the construction of sidewalks. The Planning and Zoning
Commission may defer the installation of sidewalks to a time deemed more
appropriate. In the event that the installation of sidewalks is deferred, the
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developer shall provide a subdivision improvement agreement in accordance with
section 21.4.15 guaranteeing the installation of sidewalks.
H.Hike and Bike Trails
The City recognizes the need for connectivity and adequate access to and from
public parkland areas and to provide for safe bicycling and pedestrian
transportation. All streets subject to this Article with at least an eighty-six foot
(86?) ROW shall be required to construct a minimum eight foot (8?) wide hike and
bike path located within the ROW four (4?) foot behind the curb. This hike and
bike path is required in-lieu of construction of a sidewalk along one (1) side of the
street. Additionally, hike and bike trails shall conform to the requirements as set
forth in the City?s Parks Master Plan.
In-lieu of construction of sidewalks in accordance with this Article, the City may,
at its option, require construction of a hike and bike path adjacent to the street
right-of-way. Any required hike and bike path shall be constructed in-lieu of the
minimum sidewalk along one (1) side of the street, unless under the requirements
of section 21.14.3.D above.
Sec. 21.14.7 Traffic Impact Analysis
A.Application Requirements
Every application for development within the City or its ETJ shall be
accompanied by a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Determination Form provided in
the Development Services Department Development Manual. The TIA
Determination Form shall be utilized to determine if a TIA is required.
B.TIA Required
The threshold requirement for a TIA and the level of TIA required shall be based
on a land use or combination of land uses that results in peak hour trips in
accordance with Table 21.14.7A. If the proposed land use does not exceed the
peak hour trip threshold, a TIA waiver shall be noted on the TIA Determination
Form.
Table 21.14.7A
TIA Requirements
Peak Hour Trips Generated TIA Level Required
1,001 or more Level 3 TIA
501 ? 1,000 Level 2 TIA
101 ? 500 Level 1 TIA
100 or less None Required
C.TIA Scope
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If a TIA is required, the applicant shall meet with the City Engineer to determine
the scope for the study prior to beginning work on the TIA. The applicant shall
be prepared, prior to the meeting with the City Engineer, to discuss potential
intersections to be evaluated, data assumptions or any other information required
by the City Engineer.
D.TIA Study Area
The study area required for the TIA shall be based on the level of the TIA
required in Paragraph B above. The City Engineer may, at his/her discretion,
require additional area to be included in the study area if deemed necessary to
provide adequate review of the transportation network. The following Table
21.14.7B identifies the minimum acceptable study area:
Table 21.14.7B
TIA Study Areas
TIA Level Study Area
Level 1 or 2 TIA The site area and the area within a one
quarter (1/4) mile radius from the boundary
of the site.
Level 2 TIA At the discretion of the City?s Engineer, the
study area may be extended up to a
maximum of one (1) mile from boundary of
the site.
Level 3 TIA The site area and the area within a one (1)
mile radius from the boundary of the site.
E.TIA Contents
The TIA shall conform to accepted industry standards and shall include a detailed
description of the area street network, a description of proposed land uses, the
anticipated stages of construction, the anticipated completion date of the various
phases of land development, and the trigger points requiring implementation of
necessary improvements. The City Engineer may require any additional
information necessary to ensure adequate review. The TIA shall contain, at a
minimum, the following information:
1.trip generation rates for both the A.M. and P.M. peak periods using the
Institute of Transportation Engineers, Trip Generation Manual for all of
the land uses specified;
2.trip distribution;
3.adequacy determination for existing and proposed street cross-sections by
phase of development;
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4.intersection level of service analysis for each phase of development,
driveway sizes, locations, and adequacy;
5.layout showing lane usage (pavement marking layout) for all boundary
streets including driveway locations and roadway geometry within the
site;
6.driveways and intersecting streets connecting to boundary streets
including all lane widths, traffic islands, medians, sidewalks, curbs, traffic
control devices and existing pavement conditions;
7.existing and proposed turning movement counts for the site;
8.identification of and timing for transportation improvements, if any,
needed to maintain the same or higher level of service than exists prior to
development during each phase of land development and the costs of those
improvements, including costs of right-of-way acquisition, utility
relocation, design and construction;
9.the TIA shall
a.establish the baseline traffic conditions and peak hour operations
prior to development of the subdivision or site, which baseline
shall establish the existing level of service that is to be maintained
or bettered as the owners develop the subdivision or site over time;
and
b.address streets and street intersections, and driveways on
commercial sites;
10.for projects adjacent to a TxDOT ROW, the TIA shall be accompanied by
a letter from TxDOT which outlines any agreements between the
developer and TxDOT for planned improvements; and
11.the TIA shall be certified by a registered engineer with experience in the
field of traffic engineering.
F.TIA Submittal
Upon completion of the TIA, the applicant shall submit a minimum of three (3)
copies of the report to the City who will distribute the report to the appropriate
review authorities. The applicant shall also submit a report to TxDOT for review
on any projects affecting TxDOT roadways as determined by the City Engineer.
G.TIA Review
The TIA shall be reviewed by the City Engineer and any other necessary review
authorities. Review comments shall be provided to the applicant for response.
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Response by the applicant shall be in the form of a letter, technical memorandum,
or other appropriate document. The applicant shall submit final copies of the TIA
to the City Engineer containing all modifications prior to final approval of the
application for which the TIA was conducted.
H.City Assistance in Development
During the course of providing for improvements, the City may cooperate with
the developer in the use of its governmental powers to assist in the timely and cost
effective implementation of improvements. Assistance shall not mean financial
aid in actual easement acquisition, construction or engineering costs. Specifically,
the City agrees to:
1.assist in the acquisition of necessary right-of-way and easements;
2.assist in the relocation of utilities;
3.assist in obtaining approvals from applicable County entities;
4.assist in obtaining approvals from TxDOT; and
5.assist in securing financial participation for major street improvements
from applicable County entities, TxDOT or the Metropolitan Planning
Organization.
I.TIA Revisions
It is recognized that the scope of the developer?s plans may change from time to
time. The monitoring reports may also demonstrate changes in the area street
conditions and travel patterns within and around the City. Periodic updates to the
TIA may be required to address these issues and identify changes to the level of
service at study intersections and streets. These updates shall address
modifications to the magnitude and timing of improvements recommended by the
original TIA. Any TIA amendments must be acceptable to the City.
Sec. 21.14.8 Waivers and Amendments
A.General
The City Manager or his/her designee may authorize waivers from the provisions
of this Article when, in his/her opinion, undue hardship will result from requiring
strict compliance. In granting a waiver, the City Manager shall prescribe only
conditions that he/she deems necessary or desirable to the public interest. In
making his/her findings, the City Manager shall take into account the nature of the
proposed use of the land involved and existing uses of land in the vicinity, the
number of persons who will reside or work in the proposed subdivision, and the
probable effect of such waivers upon traffic conditions and upon the public
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health, safety, convenience, and welfare in the vicinity. Waivers shall not be
granted unless the City Manager finds:
1.That the granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, and will not
violate any applicable law or ordinance of any regulatory entity; and
2.Waivers may be granted only when in harmony with the general purpose
and intent of this UDC so that the public health, safety, and welfare may
be secured and justice done. Such findings of the City Manager, together
with the specified facts upon which such findings are based, shall be
incorporated into the official records of any related permit for which such
waiver is granted.
B.The City Manager may establish a time period for execution of each granted
waiver.
C.Any decision of the City Manager or his/her designee regarding waivers to the
provisions of this Article may be appealed to the City Council. When considering
an appeal, the City Council shall consider the same standards as the City Manager
as outlined above.
D. The City Manager or his/her designee is hereby granted authority to amend,
supplement, change, modify, or repeal the text of any portion of the Public Works
Specifications Manual in order to establish and maintain appropriate standards for
development and use of property within the City?s corporate limits and
extraterritorial jurisdiction in accordance with Section 21.1.4.
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