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Town of Northlake, TX
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2024-07-25
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Code of Ordinances
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Exhibit 9A Unified Development Code
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Charter
Ch CHA
Charter
Code of Ordinances
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration and Personnel
Ch 3
Animal Control
Ch 4
Building Regulations
Ch 5
Business Regulations
Ch 6
Fire Prevention and Protection
Ch 7
Health and Sanitation
Ch 8
Offenses and Additional Provisions
Ch 9
Planning and Miscellaneous Development Regulations
Ch 9A
Unified Development Code
Ch 9A Art 1
General Provisions
§ 1.1
Short Title.
§ 1.2
Purpose and Intent.
§ 1.3
Authority.
§ 1.4
Jurisdiction.
§ 1.5
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan.
§ 1.6
Vested Rights "Issuance of Local Permits."
§ 1.7
Apportionment of Municipal Infrastructure Costs.
§ 1.8
Minimum Requirements.
§ 1.9
Effective Date.
§ 1.10
Severability.
§ 1.11
Violations and Penalties.
§ 1.12
Validity.
Ch 9A Art 2
Official Maps
§ 2.1
Official Zoning Map.
§ 2.2
District Boundary Interpretation.
Ch 9A Art 3
Boards and Commissions
§ 3.1
General Provisions.
§ 3.2
Town Council.
§ 3.3
Planning and Zoning Commission.
§ 3.4
Board of Adjustment.
§ 3.5
Administrative Authority.
Ch 9A Art 4
Procedures and Applications
§ 4.1
Purpose and Intent.
§ 4.2
Initiation of Application.
§ 4.3
Notice Requirements.
§ 4.4
Public Hearings.
§ 4.5
Post-Decision Procedures.
§ 4.6
Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
§ 4.7
Unified Development Code Text Amendment.
§ 4.8
Annexation.
§ 4.9
Development Agreements.
§ 4.10
Utility Service Extension.
§ 4.11
Appeals.
§ 4.12
Public Infrastructure Improvement Construction Plans and Community Facilities Agreements.
§ 4.13
Building Permits.
Ch 9A Art 5
Zoning Districts
§ 5.1
Purpose and Applicability.
§ 5.2
Zoning Districts Established.
§ 5.3
Initial Zoning Upon Annexation.
§ 5.4
Zoning Change/Zoning Map Amendment.
§ 5.5
Statement of Purpose and Intent for Zoning Districts.
§ 5.6
Dimensional and Developmental Standards Summary.
§ 5.7
Permitted Use Table.
§ 5.8
Conservation Residential Overlay District Permitted Uses and Development Standards.
§ 5.9
Planned Development Standards.
§ 5.10
Planned Development.
§ 5.11
Specific Use Permit (SUP).
§ 5.12
Temporary Use Permit (TUP).
Ch 9A Art 6
Manufactured Homes
§ 6.1
Manufactured Home Subdivisions.
§ 6.2
Manufactured Home Parks.
Ch 9A Art 7
Nonconforming Lots, Uses and Structures
§ 7.1
Purpose and Intent.
§ 7.2
Nonconforming Status.
§ 7.3
Continuing Lawful Use of Land and Structures.
§ 7.4
Expansion of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
§ 7.5
Abandonment of Nonconforming Uses and Structures, and Cessation of Use of Structures or Land.
§ 7.6
Substitution of Nonconforming Uses.
§ 7.7
Reconstruction or Repair of Nonconforming Structure.
§ 7.8
Relocation of Nonconforming Structure.
§ 7.9
Nonconforming Lots.
Ch 9A Art 8
Special Uses and General Regulations
§ 8.1
Secured (Gated) Communities.
§ 8.2
Accessory Uses and Structures.
§ 8.3
Accessory Dwelling Units.
§ 8.4
Home Occupations.
§ 8.5
Outdoor Lighting Regulations.
§ 8.6
Telecommunications Antennas.
§ 8.7
Wind Energy Conversion Systems–Wind Driven Generators.
§ 8.8
Performance Standards for Industrial Uses.
Ch 9A Art 9
Design Standards
§ 9.1
General Design Standards.
§ 9.2
Blocks.
§ 9.3
Lots.
§ 9.4
Monuments and Lot Markers.
§ 9.5
Exterior Construction and Design Standards.
§ 9.6
Open Space Standards.
§ 9.7
Permanent Open Space Protection Through Conservation Easements.
§ 9.8
Ownership and Maintenance of Open Space and Common Facilities.
§ 9.9
Park and Open Space Dedication Requirements.
§ 9.10
Landscaping and Tree Protection.
§ 9.11
Screening and Fencing.
Ch 9A Art 10
Parking and Loading Standards
§ 10.1
Purpose.
§ 10.2
General Provisions.
§ 10.3
Size of Space.
§ 10.4
Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements.
§ 10.5
Striping.
§ 10.6
Shared Access and Cross Lot Access Easements.
§ 10.7
Stacking Requirement for Drive-Through Facilities.
§ 10.8
Off-Street Loading/Unloading Requirements.
§ 10.9
Additional Regulations and Illustrations.
Ch 9A Art 11
Signs
§ 11.1
Purpose.
§ 11.2
Applicability.
§ 11.3
Permits Required.
§ 11.4
Permit Termination.
§ 11.5
Application for Permit.
§ 11.6
Fees.
§ 11.7
Maintenance.
§ 11.8
Inspections.
§ 11.9
Measurement of Sign Area and Height.
§ 11.10
Sign Specifications, Design and Other Requirements.
§ 11.11
Removal [and] Impoundment of Prohibited Signs.
§ 11.12
Impounded Signs and Recovery.
§ 11.13
Neglected and Abandoned Signs.
§ 11.14
Nonconforming Uses/Signs.
§ 11.15
Use of Lawfully Existing Nonconforming Signs.
§ 11.16
Variances to the Sign Standards.
§ 11.17
Meritorious Exceptions.
§ 11.18
Definitions and Requirements.
Ch 9A Art 12
Subdivisions
§ 12.1
Purpose.
§ 12.2
Authority.
§ 12.3
Plat Required.
§ 12.4
Approval Procedure.
§ 12.5
Dedication and Maintenance of Property.
§ 12.6
Connection of Public Utilities.
§ 12.7
Modification and Variations.
§ 12.8
Development Plat Preparation and Approval.
§ 12.9
Preliminary Plat Preparation and Approval.
§ 12.10
Final Plat Preparation and Approval.
§ 12.11
Replat Preparation and Approval.
§ 12.12
Replatting Without Vacating Preceding Plat.
§ 12.13
Amending Plat.
§ 12.14
Minor Plat Process.
§ 12.15
Site Plan Process.
Ch 9A Art 13
Oil and Gas Well Drilling Regulations
§ 13.1
Purpose and Intent.
§ 13.2
Definitions.
§ 13.3
Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Production by SUP.
§ 13.4
Oil or Gas Well Location.
§ 13.5
Location of Future Development to Gas Well.
§ 13.6
Site Requirements.
§ 13.7
Requirements for Gas Wells Located within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
§ 13.8
Oil and Gas Well Permit Required.
§ 13.9
Road Repair Agreement.
§ 13.10
(Reserved)
§ 13.11
Damage to Public Rights-of-way.
§ 13.12
Oil and Gas Well Permit Required.
§ 13.13
Contents of Application for Oil and Gas Well Permit.
§ 13.14
Review of Applications for Oil and Gas Well Permit.
§ 13.15
Contents of Oil and Gas Well Permit Issued by the Town.
§ 13.16
Insurance and Indemnification.
§ 13.17
Security.
§ 13.18
Periodic Reports.
§ 13.19
Amended Oil and Gas Well Permits.
§ 13.20
Transfer of Oil and Gas Well Permits.
§ 13.21
On-site Operation Requirements.
§ 13.22
Operations and Equipment Practices and Standards.
§ 13.23
Storage Tanks and Separators.
§ 13.24
Flow Lines and Gathering Lines.
§ 13.25
Additional Safety and Environmental Requirements.
§ 13.26
Supplemental Drilling.
§ 13.27
Reworking of Well, Notice.
§ 13.28
Abandonment of Wells and Pipelines.
§ 13.29
Remedies of the Town.
§ 13.30
Enforcement, Right of Entry.
§ 13.31
Penalty.
Ch 9A Art 14
Definitions
§ 14.1
Definitions.
Ch 10
Streets, Parks and Other Public Places and Ways
Ch 11
Traffic and Vehicles
Ch 12
Utilities
Appendix
Apx A
Fee Schedule
Apx B
Code Comparative Table
Apx C
Ordinance Disposition Table
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Exhibit 9A
Unified Development Code
Article 1
General Provisions
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§ 1.1
Short Title.
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§ 1.2
Purpose and Intent.
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§ 1.3
Authority.
chevron_right
§ 1.4
Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
§ 1.5
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan.
chevron_right
§ 1.6
Vested Rights "Issuance of Local Permits."
chevron_right
§ 1.7
Apportionment of Municipal Infrastructure Costs.
chevron_right
§ 1.8
Minimum Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 1.9
Effective Date.
chevron_right
§ 1.10
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 1.11
Violations and Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 1.12
Validity.
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Article 2
Official Maps
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§ 2.1
Official Zoning Map.
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§ 2.2
District Boundary Interpretation.
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Article 3
Boards and Commissions
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§ 3.1
General Provisions.
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§ 3.2
Town Council.
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§ 3.3
Planning and Zoning Commission.
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§ 3.4
Board of Adjustment.
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§ 3.5
Administrative Authority.
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Article 4
Procedures and Applications
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§ 4.1
Purpose and Intent.
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§ 4.2
Initiation of Application.
chevron_right
§ 4.3
Notice Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 4.4
Public Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 4.5
Post-Decision Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 4.6
Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
chevron_right
§ 4.7
Unified Development Code Text Amendment.
chevron_right
§ 4.8
Annexation.
chevron_right
§ 4.9
Development Agreements.
chevron_right
§ 4.10
Utility Service Extension.
chevron_right
§ 4.11
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 4.12
Public Infrastructure Improvement Construction Plans and Community Facilities Agreements.
chevron_right
§ 4.13
Building Permits.
chevron_right
Article 5
Zoning Districts
chevron_right
§ 5.1
Purpose and Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 5.2
Zoning Districts Established.
chevron_right
§ 5.3
Initial Zoning Upon Annexation.
chevron_right
§ 5.4
Zoning Change/Zoning Map Amendment.
chevron_right
§ 5.5
Statement of Purpose and Intent for Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
§ 5.6
Dimensional and Developmental Standards Summary.
chevron_right
§ 5.7
Permitted Use Table.
chevron_right
§ 5.8
Conservation Residential Overlay District Permitted Uses and Development Standards.
chevron_right
§ 5.9
Planned Development Standards.
chevron_right
§ 5.10
Planned Development.
chevron_right
§ 5.11
Specific Use Permit (SUP).
chevron_right
§ 5.12
Temporary Use Permit (TUP).
chevron_right
Article 6
Manufactured Homes
chevron_right
§ 6.1
Manufactured Home Subdivisions.
chevron_right
§ 6.2
Manufactured Home Parks.
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Article 7
Nonconforming Lots, Uses and Structures
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§ 7.1
Purpose and Intent.
chevron_right
§ 7.2
Nonconforming Status.
chevron_right
§ 7.3
Continuing Lawful Use of Land and Structures.
chevron_right
§ 7.4
Expansion of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
chevron_right
§ 7.5
Abandonment of Nonconforming Uses and Structures, and Cessation of Use of Structures or Land.
chevron_right
§ 7.6
Substitution of Nonconforming Uses.
chevron_right
§ 7.7
Reconstruction or Repair of Nonconforming Structure.
chevron_right
§ 7.8
Relocation of Nonconforming Structure.
chevron_right
§ 7.9
Nonconforming Lots.
chevron_right
Article 8
Special Uses and General Regulations
chevron_right
§ 8.1
Secured (Gated) Communities.
chevron_right
§ 8.2
Accessory Uses and Structures.
chevron_right
§ 8.3
Accessory Dwelling Units.
chevron_right
§ 8.4
Home Occupations.
chevron_right
§ 8.5
Outdoor Lighting Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 8.6
Telecommunications Antennas.
chevron_right
§ 8.7
Wind Energy Conversion Systems–Wind Driven Generators.
chevron_right
§ 8.8
Performance Standards for Industrial Uses.
chevron_right
Article 9
Design Standards
chevron_right
§ 9.1
General Design Standards.
chevron_right
§ 9.2
Blocks.
chevron_right
§ 9.3
Lots.
chevron_right
§ 9.4
Monuments and Lot Markers.
chevron_right
§ 9.5
Exterior Construction and Design Standards.
chevron_right
§ 9.6
Open Space Standards.
chevron_right
§ 9.7
Permanent Open Space Protection Through Conservation Easements.
chevron_right
§ 9.8
Ownership and Maintenance of Open Space and Common Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 9.9
Park and Open Space Dedication Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 9.10
Landscaping and Tree Protection.
chevron_right
§ 9.11
Screening and Fencing.
chevron_right
Article 10
Parking and Loading Standards
chevron_right
§ 10.1
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 10.2
General Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 10.3
Size of Space.
chevron_right
§ 10.4
Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 10.5
Striping.
chevron_right
§ 10.6
Shared Access and Cross Lot Access Easements.
chevron_right
§ 10.7
Stacking Requirement for Drive-Through Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 10.8
Off-Street Loading/Unloading Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 10.9
Additional Regulations and Illustrations.
chevron_right
Article 11
Signs
chevron_right
§ 11.1
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 11.2
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 11.3
Permits Required.
chevron_right
§ 11.4
Permit Termination.
chevron_right
§ 11.5
Application for Permit.
chevron_right
§ 11.6
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 11.7
Maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 11.8
Inspections.
chevron_right
§ 11.9
Measurement of Sign Area and Height.
chevron_right
§ 11.10
Sign Specifications, Design and Other Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 11.11
Removal [and] Impoundment of Prohibited Signs.
chevron_right
§ 11.12
Impounded Signs and Recovery.
chevron_right
§ 11.13
Neglected and Abandoned Signs.
chevron_right
§ 11.14
Nonconforming Uses/Signs.
chevron_right
§ 11.15
Use of Lawfully Existing Nonconforming Signs.
chevron_right
§ 11.16
Variances to the Sign Standards.
chevron_right
§ 11.17
Meritorious Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 11.18
Definitions and Requirements.
chevron_right
Article 12
Subdivisions
chevron_right
§ 12.1
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 12.2
Authority.
chevron_right
§ 12.3
Plat Required.
chevron_right
§ 12.4
Approval Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 12.5
Dedication and Maintenance of Property.
chevron_right
§ 12.6
Connection of Public Utilities.
chevron_right
§ 12.7
Modification and Variations.
chevron_right
§ 12.8
Development Plat Preparation and Approval.
chevron_right
§ 12.9
Preliminary Plat Preparation and Approval.
chevron_right
§ 12.10
Final Plat Preparation and Approval.
chevron_right
§ 12.11
Replat Preparation and Approval.
chevron_right
§ 12.12
Replatting Without Vacating Preceding Plat.
chevron_right
§ 12.13
Amending Plat.
chevron_right
§ 12.14
Minor Plat Process.
chevron_right
§ 12.15
Site Plan Process.
chevron_right
Article 13
Oil and Gas Well Drilling Regulations
chevron_right
§ 13.1
Purpose and Intent.
chevron_right
§ 13.2
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 13.3
Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Production by SUP.
chevron_right
§ 13.4
Oil or Gas Well Location.
chevron_right
§ 13.5
Location of Future Development to Gas Well.
chevron_right
§ 13.6
Site Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 13.7
Requirements for Gas Wells Located within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
§ 13.8
Oil and Gas Well Permit Required.
chevron_right
§ 13.9
Road Repair Agreement.
chevron_right
§ 13.10
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 13.11
Damage to Public Rights-of-way.
chevron_right
§ 13.12
Oil and Gas Well Permit Required.
chevron_right
§ 13.13
Contents of Application for Oil and Gas Well Permit.
chevron_right
§ 13.14
Review of Applications for Oil and Gas Well Permit.
chevron_right
§ 13.15
Contents of Oil and Gas Well Permit Issued by the Town.
chevron_right
§ 13.16
Insurance and Indemnification.
chevron_right
§ 13.17
Security.
chevron_right
§ 13.18
Periodic Reports.
chevron_right
§ 13.19
Amended Oil and Gas Well Permits.
chevron_right
§ 13.20
Transfer of Oil and Gas Well Permits.
chevron_right
§ 13.21
On-site Operation Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 13.22
Operations and Equipment Practices and Standards.
chevron_right
§ 13.23
Storage Tanks and Separators.
chevron_right
§ 13.24
Flow Lines and Gathering Lines.
chevron_right
§ 13.25
Additional Safety and Environmental Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 13.26
Supplemental Drilling.
chevron_right
§ 13.27
Reworking of Well, Notice.
chevron_right
§ 13.28
Abandonment of Wells and Pipelines.
chevron_right
§ 13.29
Remedies of the Town.
chevron_right
§ 13.30
Enforcement, Right of Entry.
chevron_right
§ 13.31
Penalty.
chevron_right
Article 14
Definitions
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§ 14.1
Definitions.
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