This division lists the purpose, general description of the permitted primary uses, the district site development standards and any additional requirements applicable throughout the zoning district.
All properties are subject to the district regulation which specify certain minimums and maximums permitted within the zoning district. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, no structure shall be erected or maintained which does not comply with these standards.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-600), 3-22-94)
(a) 
Purpose.
Detached housing designed as a move up from first and second time home buyers; located on moderately large lots; curvilinear streets; well landscaped; masonry walls along arterial; landscaping addition entry; owners association required to be set up; architecturally treated street lighting, underground utilities, unified streetscape treatments; neighborhood parks and focal points; no through traffic; large setbacks; garages at rear of the units; steep roof pitches; all masonry; most units will have built in pools.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Single-family detached dwellings (using R-1C district requirements).
Accessory buildings to main use.
Home occupations.
Schools, parks, playgrounds.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area–10,000 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width–100 feet.
(3) 
Minimum floor area–2,500 square feet.
(4) 
Minimum front yard–30 feet.
(5) 
Minimum rear yard–25 feet.
(6) 
Minimum side yard.
a. 
Interior side yards–Ten feet.
b. 
Corner lot–15 feet on street side; fences greater than 36 inches in height shall be setback a minimum of 15 feet for side lot line.
(7) 
Maximum building coverage–40 percent of lot.
(8) 
Minimum roof pitch–8:12.
(9) 
Maximum height limit–two and one–half stories or 35 feet.
(10) 
Minimum exterior facade–90 percent masonry facade on all wall elevations.
(11) 
Minimum off–street parking–see article V.
(12) 
Signs–see article VI.
(13) 
Minimum landscaping and screening–see article VII.
(14) 
Utility services–All utility services shall be buried. See section 86-1(2)(k), construction standards for additional requirements.
(15) 
Site plan approval requirements–none for one- or two-family dwellings-see article VIII.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-601), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1225, § 3, 12-12-96; Ordinance 1538, § 1, 6-25-02)
(a) 
Purpose.
This district comprises the preponderant portion of the existing housing development in the City of Euless and is considered to be the proper classification for large areas of the undeveloped land remaining in the city appropriate for single-family use. This district is intended to be composed of single-family dwellings together with the public schools, churches and public parks essential to create basic neighborhood units. Such areas should be consistent and compatible with existing residential neighborhood patterns and be properly protected from more intensive development and the encroachment of incompatible uses.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Single-family detached dwellings (using R-1, or R-1C district requirements).
Accessory buildings to main use.
Home occupations.
Schools, parks, playgrounds.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area–7,500 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width–65 feet.
(3) 
Minimum living floor area–1,700 square feet
(4) 
Minimum front yard–25 feet.
(5) 
Minimum rear yard–15 feet.
(6) 
Minimum side yard.
a. 
Interior side yards–four feet on one side, nine feet on the other.
b. 
Corner lot–15 feet on street side; fences greater than 36 inches in height shall be setback a minimum of 15 feet for side lot line.
c. 
No permanent fixture, including but not limited to air conditioner condensing units, shall be placed in side yards of less than seven feet unless permission therefore shall have been obtained from the planning and development department of the city.
(7) 
Maximum building coverage–40 percent of lot.
(8) 
Maximum height limit–two and one-half stories or 35 feet.
(9) 
Minimum roof pitch–6:12.
(10) 
Minimum exterior facade–90 percent masonry facade on all wall elevations.
(11) 
Minimum off-street parking–see article V.
(12) 
Signs–see article VI.
(13) 
Minimum landscaping and screening–see article VII.
(14) 
Utility services–All utility services shall be buried. See section 86-1(2)(k), construction standards for additional requirements.
(15) 
Site plan approval requirements–none for one- or two-family dwellings. See article VIII.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-602), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1225, § 4, 12-12-96; Ordinance 1320, § I, 4-14-98; Ordinance 1476, § 1, 7-24-01; Ordinance 1538, § 1, 6-25-02)
(a) 
Purpose.
Detached housing designed for small families and singles; located on limited sized lots; houses cluster together and consolidated open space, for neighborhood parks and focal points, typically around natural settings; curvilinear streets or private streets; security/key code entry; well landscaped; masonry walls and iron fences; owners association; architecturally treated street lighting, underground utilities, unified streetscape treatments; no through traffic; small setbacks; front load garages, enclosures prohibited by deed restrictions; steep roof pitches; all masonry; neighborhood pools and facilities.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Single-family detached dwellings (using R-1C, or R-1 district requirements). Accessory buildings to main use.
Home occupations.
Schools, parks, playgrounds.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Maximum density–four dwelling units/acre.
(2) 
Minimum lot area–5,500 square feet
(3) 
Minimum lot width–50 feet.
(4) 
Minimum living floor area–1,700 square feet
(5) 
Minimum front yard–20 feet.
(6) 
Minimum rear yard–15 feet.
(7) 
Minimum side yard.
a. 
Interior side yards–five feet on one side, five feet on the other.
b. 
Corner lot–15 feet on street side; fences greater than 36 inches in height shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet for side lot line.
c. 
No permanent fixture, including but not limited to air conditioner condensing units, shall be placed in side yards of less than seven feet unless permission therefore shall have been obtained from the planning and development department of the city.
(8) 
Maximum building coverage–50 percent of lot.
(9) 
Maximum height limit–two and one-half stories or 35 feet.
(10) 
Minimum roof pitch–6:12.
(11) 
Minimum exterior facade–90 percent masonry all elevations.
(12) 
Minimum off-street parking.
–two garage spaces (enclosures prohibited);
–Located minimum of 20 [feet] from property line accessed from. See article V.
(13) 
Signs–see article VI.
(14) 
Landscaping and screening–see article VII.
(15) 
Utility services–All utility services shall be buried. See section 86-1(2)(k), construction standards for additional requirements.
(16) 
Site plan approval requirements–none for one- or two-family dwellings. See article VIII.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-603), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1320, § II, 4-14-98; Ordinance 1476, § 2, 7-24-01; Ordinance 1538, § 1, 6-25-02)
(a) 
Purpose.
The intent of this district is to provide suitable areas for single-family residential development where two individual dwelling units can be attached to each other at densities of up to nine units per gross acre. Such development would permit residential areas which have a duplex-like appearance, but which offer residents the opportunity for ownership of both home and lot. The application of this district in appropriate areas will allow residential development at greater densities than the typical single-family district, but would not significantly alter the traditional appearance of existing residential neighborhoods. Such areas should be located adjacent to detached single-family neighborhoods and serve as a transitional buffer with more intensive uses.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Single-family detached dwellings (using R-1, R-1C, or R-1L district requirements).
Single-family attached dwellings.
Accessory buildings to main use.
Home occupations.
Schools, parks, playgrounds.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area–3,750 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot widths–32 feet.
(3) 
Minimum floor area per unit–1,100 square feet.
(4) 
Minimum front yard–25 feet.
(5) 
Minimum rear yard–15 feet.
(6) 
Minimum side yard.
–Zero feet for common wall side;
–One side yard, not less than ten feet;
–15 feet if next to street.
(7) 
Maximum building coverage–50 percent of lot.
(8) 
Maximum height limit–two and one-half stories or 35 feet.
(9) 
Common walls between units–two-hour fire rating with soundboard integrated between staggered wall studs extended through to roof deck.
(10) 
Minimum exterior facade–90 percent masonry facade on all wall elevations.
(11) 
Minimum off-street parking-see article V.
In front of unit–two garage spaces.
Behind the unit–two garage of carport spaces.
(12) 
Signs–see article VI.
(13) 
Landscaping and screening–see article VII.
(14) 
Site plan approval requirements–none for one- or two-family dwellings. See article VIII.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-604), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1225, § 5, 12-12-96)
(a) 
Purpose.
The intent of this district is to provide suitable areas for very low density multifamily residential development in the form of two-family or duplex structures at densities of up to nine units per gross acre. Such areas should be located adjacent to lower density detached or attached single-family residential areas and serve as a transitional buffer with more intensive multifamily residential areas.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Single-family detached dwellings (using any set of R-1(*) district requirements).
Single-family attached dwellings (using R-1A district requirements).
Duplexes.
Accessory buildings to the main use.
Home occupations.
Schools, parks, playgrounds.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area–7,500 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width–65 feet.
(3) 
Minimum floor area per unit–850 square feet.
(4) 
Minimum front yard–25 feet.
(5) 
Minimum rear yard–15 feet.
(6) 
Minimum side yard–10 feet each side.
(7) 
Maximum building coverage–50 percent of lot.
(8) 
Maximum height limit–35 feet or two and one-half stories.
(9) 
Minimum exterior facade–90 percent masonry facade on all wall elevations.
(10) 
Minimum off-street parking-see article V.
In front of unit–two garage spaces per dwelling unit.
Behind the unit–two garage or carport spaces per dwelling unit.
(11) 
Signs–see article VI.
(12) 
Landscaping and screening–see article VII.
(13) 
Utility services–All utility services shall be buried. See section 86-1(2)(k), construction standards for additional requirements.
(14) 
Site plan approval requirements–none for one- or two-family dwellings. See article VIII.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-605), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1225, § 6, 12-12-96; Ordinance 1538, § 1, 6-25-02)
(a) 
Purpose.
The intent of this district is to provide suitable areas for the locating of single-family manufactured and mobile homes at densities of up to eight units per gross acre. Such areas should be characterized by a park-like setting, moderate perimeter setbacks, common open space, appropriate accessory uses and allow for ownership of available home sites.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Single-family detached, attached and duplex (subject their respective district regulations).
Accessory buildings to main use.
Home occupations.
Manufactured housing/mobile home.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Lot area.
Transit stand–1,500 square feet.
Subdivided lot–4,000 square feet.
(2) 
Lot width.
Transient stand–30 feet.
Subdivided lot–40 feet.
(3) 
Minimum lot depth–80 feet.
(4) 
Front yard.
Public right-of-way–30 feet.
Private drives 20 feet.
(5) 
Side yards.
Abutting public right-of-way–30 feet.
Interior–ten feet on front side, five feet on other.
Minimum spacing–15 feet from any other mobile/modular home.
(6) 
Rear yard.
Abutting public right-of-way–30 feet.
Interior–ten feet.
(7) 
Perimeter yard–25 feet set back within MH district boundary line for structures, manufactured or mobile homes.
(8) 
Maximum lot coverage–20 percent.
(9) 
Common open/recreations space.
Twenty units or less–500 square feet per dwelling unit.
More than 20 units–10,000 square feet plus 250 square feet per dwelling unit over 20.
(10) 
Height limit–two stories.
(11) 
Minimum off-street parking–see article V.
In front of unit–two garage or carport spaces (carports may be located within two feet of private drive).
Behind the unit–two spaces on paved surface.
(12) 
Signs–see article VI.
(13) 
Landscaping–see article VII.
(14) 
Screening–minimum six feet high wood screening fence around side and rear perimeter. Also see article VII.
(15) 
Utility services–All utility services shall be buried. See section 86-1(2)(k), construction standards for additional requirements.
(16) 
Site plan approval requirements–over all plan required to be approve by city council prior to development. See article VIII.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-606), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1445, § 5, 9-26-00; Ordinance 1538, § 1, 6-25-02)
(a) 
Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to provide suitable areas for the development of residential housing in the form of attached townhouse dwelling units and low density multifamily residential at densities of up to 12 units per gross acre. Such development should be located in transitional type areas between lower density single-family residential uses and higher density multifamily residential uses. The developments should be designed in an architecturally unified manner and adequately accommodate the more intense vehicular parking and circulation needs of a more dense single-family development.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Single-family detached, attached and duplex (subject their district regulations).
Accessory buildings to main use.
Home occupations. Apartments.
Townhouses or row houses (in accordance with the “TH” district).
Schools, parks, playgrounds.
Senior citizens-Assisted living.
Senior housing-Apartments.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area–20,000 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width–100 feet.
(3) 
Minimum perimeter yards.
-Front yard (from front property line): 40 feet for one-story structure, 60 feet for two-story structure, 100 feet for three or more story structures.
–Side and rear yard: 25 feet for one-story structures, 50 feet for two-story structures, 75 feet for three or more story structures.
–Covered parking may extend to within one foot of side or rear lot lines (not adjacent to street right-of-way);
–Roof, balcony and porch overhang may extend into perimeter yards up to four feet;
–Fireplace masses and window boxes may extend into perimeter yards up to four feet;
–No stairways or columns shall extend into the perimeter yard;
–No parking permitted in the perimeter yard adjacent to public streets.
(4) 
Maximum units per structure–Six units.
(5) 
Maximum building coverage–40 percent of lot.
(6) 
Minimum interior building spacing requirements.
–30 feet between walls having windows or doors in both walls;
–15 feet between window walls and blank walls;
–Ten feet between blank walls.
(7) 
Maximum number of units by type.
–One bedroom: 50 percent.
(8) 
Minimum interior landscaped area per dwelling unit (not including any street yard)–500 square feet per unit.
(9) 
Minimum floor area per unit type.
–One bedroom: 690 square feet.
–Two bedroom: 980 square feet.
–Three bedroom: 1,100 square feet.
–Additional 250 square feet per added bedroom.
(10) 
Maximum structure height.
Not adjacent to one- or two-family property–35 feet, no limit on roof height for structures located 100 feet or more from land zoned for one- or two-family dwelling purposes.
Adjacent to one- or two-family property–single story for any structures located less than 100 feet from land zoned for one- or two-family dwelling purposes.
(11) 
Minimum distance to any public right-of-way or fire lane–100 feet.
(12) 
Minimum off-street parking–1.5 parking spaces per unit + 0.5 per bedroom. See article V.
–Open carports in a street yard are not permitted. All vehicle parking located in any street yard shall be fully enclosed, with an architecturally compatible design.
–50 percent of parking must be located in a garage with direct access to the related dwelling unit.
–All required parking, located greater than 40 feet from any main structure, shall be covered parking and shall be architecturally compatible with the main structures in the project.
–A minimum of ten percent of all required parking shall be designated as guest parking and shall be clearly marked as reserved for guests and shall be in an area providing guest with unrestricted access to the guest parking spaces.
–Garages shall be designed with a minimum parking space measuring 12 feet by 20 feet in size with a minimum ten-foot door width.
–Runs of parking spaces shall be limited to a maximum of 12 spaces without a landscaped island. However, up to 16 spaces may be permitted in situations where it is required to save existing trees.
(13) 
Signs–see article VI.
(14) 
Landscaping and screening–see article VII.
–All utilities, such as gas meters, electrical meters and panels, fire control panels, telephone, CATV panels, and similar devices shall be screened from public view. Landscape screening as defined in article VII may be used to meet this requirement.
–Security gates and entrances must be provided and a turnaround prior to the gate must be provided.
–All screening structures must be of similar construction materials as the main buildings.
–A decorative masonry screening wall shall be located along the perimeter of the development. It may be constructed totally of masonry material or may include a combination of ornamental iron with masonry columns. The perimeter screening wall shall be of similar architectural style as the main structures.
(15) 
Personal open space–One private usable open space per unit as follows:
–Balconies (above ground level) shall be a minimum of 65 square feet.
–Patios or yards (at ground level) shall be 100 square feet, the minimum depth shall be a minimum of six feet.
(16) 
Site plan approval–see article VIII. City council approval required prior to construction commencing.
(17) 
Privacy–Privacy features between buildings shall include the following:
–Windows, balconies or similar openings above the first story shall be oriented so as not to have a direct line-of-sight into adjacent units within the project.
–Units above the first story shall be designed so that they do not look directly onto private patios or backyards of adjoining residential property.
–Landscaping shall be used to aid in privacy screening.
(18) 
Personal storage area–A minimum of 80 cubic feet per dwelling unit of secured storage space, available only to the residents of the designated related dwelling unit shall be provided. This required storage may not be part of a habitable area but must share a common wall with the unit. However, the secured storage space may be located in the designated garage for a unit, but may not be located in the designated 12 feet by 20 feet parking area within the garage.
(19) 
Architectural features–Varied roof lines and/or heights shall be used to reduce the appearance of the mass of buildings which exceed two stories in height.
–Techniques, such as varied setbacks, bay windows, balconies, and changes in material, color and texture, shall be used to articulate facades and side wall elevations. Where rear walls are visible from a public street, similar techniques shall be used.
–Flat roof design is prohibited. Gabled roofs or hipped roofs shall have a minimum pitch of 5:12.
–Each structure shall contain a transparent glass window or windows with an aggregate area of at least 20 percent of the front facade of that unit.
–All units shall have a minimum ceiling height of nine feet in the living areas, not including closets and storage spaces.
–Exterior construction shall consist of 90 percent masonry material (area containing glass shall be included in the 90 percent calculation).
(20) 
Trash receptacles–There shall be one centralized trash collection point serving each multifamily development.
–No trash collection point shall be located within 100 feet of a property line.
–The centralized trash collection point shall not be located in any street yard.
–All trash receptacles shall be screened with a masonry wall of similar material as the main structure, with appropriate landscaping on three sides and shall have a screening gate which shall remain closed except when being serviced.
(21) 
Utility services–All utility services shall be buried.
(22) 
Entry feature–A main entrance feature, which may consist of a combination of landscaping, aesthetic features such as rocks, sculptures and water, and street pavers, shall be provided. The entrance feature shall be consistent with the basic architectural theme of the development.
(23) 
Traffic–A traffic impact analysis, prepared by a qualified traffic engineer, must accompany the site plan. However, the traffic impact analysis requirement may be excluded from the site plan if the city engineer determines that the analysis is not necessary for the multifamily development.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-607), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1225, § 7, 12-12-96; Ordinance 1239, § II, 7-8-97; Ordinance 1535, § 1, 6-25-02)
(a) 
Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to provide suitable areas for the development of residential housing in the form of attached townhouse dwelling units. Such development should be located in transitional type areas between lower density single-family residential uses and higher density multifamily residential uses. The developments should be designed in an architecturally unified manner and adequately accommodate the more intense vehicular parking and circulation needs of a more dense single-family development.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detail listing. General uses include:
Single-family detached, attached and duplex (subject to their district regulations).
Accessory buildings to main use.
Home occupations.
Townhouses or row houses.
Schools, parks, playgrounds.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area–2,200 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width–22 feet.
(3) 
Minimum lot depth–100 feet.
(4) 
Minimum floor area per unit–1,000 square feet per unit.
(5) 
Minimum front yards.
–20 feet for private drives.
–25 feet for public streets.
(6) 
Minimum rear yard–20 feet.
(7) 
Minimum side yard.
–Zero feet for common walls.
–15 feet on end walls for interior lots.
–25 feet for side yards next to public streets on corner lots.
(8) 
Maximum building coverage–40 percent of lot width.
(9) 
Maximum units per structure–Four units.
(10) 
Maximum structure height.
Not adjacent to one- or two-family property–45 feet, no limit on roof height for structures located 60 feet or more from land zoned for one- or two-family dwelling purposes.
Adjacent to one- or two-family property–Single story for any structures located less than 60 feet from land zoned for one- or two-family dwelling purposes.
(11) 
Exterior construction–90 percent masonry veneers.
(12) 
Minimum off-street parking–see article V.
–Two garage spaces if located in front of unit.
–Two uncovered spaces if located behind the unit.
–See subsection (9).
(13) 
Common walls between units–Two-hour fire rating with soundboard integrated between staggered wall studs extended through to roof deck.
(14) 
Maximum distance to public right-of-way or fire lane–100 feet.
(15) 
Signs–See article VI.
(16) 
Landscaping and screening–See article VII.
(17) 
Utility services–All utility services shall be buried. See section 86-1(2)(k), construction standards for additional requirements.
(18) 
Site plan approval–See article VIII. City council approval required prior to construction commencing.
(Ordinance 1239, § I, 7-8-97; Ordinance 1538, § 1, 6-25-02)
(a) 
Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to provide suitable areas for the development of multifamily residential structures at moderate densities of up to 16 units per gross acre. Such areas should be characterized by generous open spaces, relatively low traffic generation, appropriate recreation amenities, and adequate accessory facilities and be located primarily as transitional buffers between lower density residential uses such as townhouses and more intensive residential and nonresidential land uses.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Single-family detached, attached and duplex (subject their district regulations). Accessory buildings to main use.
Home occupations.
Apartments.
Townhouses or row houses (as described below).
Schools, parks, playgrounds.
Senior citizens–Assisted living.
Senior housing–Apartments.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Maximum density–16 dwelling units per acre.
(2) 
Maximum units per structure–Ten units.
(3) 
All other district development standards are the same as the R-3 district.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-608), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1239, § II, 7-8-97; Ordinance 1535, § 2, 6-25-02)
(a) 
Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to provide suitable areas for the development of multifamily residential structures at moderate densities of up to 24 units per gross acre. Such areas should be characterized by consolidated open spaces, relatively low traffic generation, a wide range of recreational amenities and adequate accessory facilities. This land use should be located in areas not suitable for lower density residential uses and can be used as transitional buffers between lower density residential uses such as townhouses and more intensive land uses.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Single-family detached, attached and duplex (subject their district regulations).
Accessory buildings to main use.
Home occupations.
Apartments.
Townhouses or row houses (as described below).
Schools, parks, playgrounds.
Senior citizens–Assisted living.
Senior housing–Apartments.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Maximum density–24 dwelling units per acre.
(2) 
Maximum units per structure–12 units.
(3) 
All other district development standards are the same as the R-3 district.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-609), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1239, § II, 7-8-97; Ordinance 1535, § 3, 6-25-02)
(a) 
Purpose.
The intent of this district is to provide suitable areas for the development of certain limited business uses in proximity to residential neighborhoods in order to more conveniently accommodate the basic everyday retail and service needs of nearby residents. Such uses should occur most often on the periphery of established neighborhoods at the intersection of collectors and minor arterial and be characterized by non-residential uses which have generous landscaping and do not attract long distance traffic trips.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Personal service shops and light retail stores.
Small professional offices, banks, studios.
Restaurants or cafes.
Schools.
Parks, playgrounds.
Outside sales, storage, or display prohibited, no service to automobiles.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area–none.
(2) 
Minimum lot widths–none.
(3) 
Minimum front yard–20 feet.
(4) 
Minimum rear yard–15 feet.
(5) 
Minimum side yard–none except when adjacent to land zoned for residential purposes then five feet.
(6) 
Maximum structure height.
Not adjacent to one- or two-family property–35 feet, no limit on roof height for structures located 100 feet or more from land zoned for one- or two-family dwelling purposes.
Adjacent to one- or two-family property–single story for any structures located less than 100 feet from land zoned for one- or two-family dwelling purposes.
(7) 
Minimum exterior facade–100 percent masonry facade on all wall elevations.
(8) 
Minimum off–street parking–see article V.
(9) 
Signs–see article VI.
(10) 
Landscaping and screening–see article VII.
(11) 
Utility services–All utility services shall be buried. See section 86-1(2)(k), construction standards for additional requirements.
(12) 
Site plan approval–see article VIII. City council approval required prior to construction commencing.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-610), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1225, § 1, 12-12-96; Ordinance 1538, § 1, 6-25-02)
(a) 
Purpose.
The intent of this district is to provide suitable areas for the development of business uses which offer a wide variety of retail and service establishments that are generally oriented towards serving the overall needs of the entire community. Such uses generally include those retail, service and office activities that are usually found in major community shopping centers and in centralized commercial districts. This district should be the most widely applied business district in the city due to its generic service nature and provide for appropriate landscaping.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Large and small retailers and office uses.
Service establishments.
Hotels, motels, and travel lodges.
Medical and dental clinics.
Automotive repair and service shops.
Schools.
Parks, playgrounds.
No manufacturing or sales of secondhand goods.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area and width–none.
(2) 
Minimum front yard–20 feet.
(3) 
Minimum rear yard–15 feet.
(4) 
Minimum side yard–none, except when adjacent to land zoned for residential purposes, then five feet.
(5) 
Maximum height limit.
General–60 feet or four stories (which ever is less).
Public and semipublic uses–hotels, hospitals, schools, public buildings may be erected to 80 feet, provided all yards are increased an additional foot for each foot the building exceeds 60 feet.
Adjacent to residential–any structures located within 100 feet of land zoned for one- or two-family dwelling purposes are limited to a single story.
(6) 
Minimum exterior facade–100 percent masonry facade on all wall elevations.
(7) 
Minimum off-street parking–see article V.
(8) 
Signs–see article VI.
(9) 
Landscaping and screening–see article VII.
(10) 
Utility services–All utility services shall be buried. See section 86-1(2)(k), construction standards for additional requirements.
(11) 
Site plan approval–see article VIII. City council approval required prior to construction commencing.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-611), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1225, § 2, 12-12-96; Ordinance 1538, § 1, 6-25-02)
(a) 
Purpose.
The Texas Highway 10 multi-use district is intended to permit concentrated growth along the north and south sides of Texas Highway 10 with the development of business, industry and compatible support activities that maximize the potential for job growth, increase property values, and enhance the city’s urban image along the State Highway 10 corridor. It specifically encourages those uses that will stimulate work force expansion, optimize employee to customer ratios, maximize the economic use of available land and encourage the redevelopment of land. It specifically discourages those uses which provide for marginal increases in job growth, promote idle land, and detract from the image enhancement intentions of this district
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Office, retail, warehousing.
Automotive repair and service shops.
Fabrication, assembly.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area–22,500 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width–130 feet.
(3) 
Minimum front yard.
–20 feet if all is landscaped.
–30 feet if not all landscaped.
(4) 
Minimum rear yard.
Adjacent to right-of-way–20 feet.
Adjacent to one- or two-family zoning–two feet of side yard per one foot of building height.
All other conditions–same as height of building (per UBC), however, not less than 10 feet.
(5) 
Minimum side yard–same as minimum rear yard.
(6) 
Maximum height limit.
Adjacent to residential–any structures located within 120 feet of land zoned for one- or two-family dwelling purposes are limited to a single story.
All other conditions–60 feet.
(7) 
Minimum exterior facade–100 percent masonry facade on all wall elevations.
(8) 
Minimum buffer adjacent to residential zoning–six feet high screening fence or wall on common property line, with evergreen shrubs planted within a minimum ten feet wide landscape strip along the screen. Shrubs to be four feet on centers, not less than three feet height at planting and not less than six feet high within three years after planting.
(9) 
Outside sales area–permitted when less than 20 percent of gross floor area of building and not within street yard.
(10) 
Open storage and use areas–must be paved and located behind structure;
–Screened from all streets, medical, hotels, shop centers, via six feet high masonry wall (see screening wall article VII);
–Screened on all other sides by chainlink fence w/ slats or better (see screening fence article VII);
–All materials stacked below height of screen;
–Not less than 25 feet to property zoned for one- or two-family use.
(11) 
Loading docks–screened from street with masonry wing wall;
–Setback from street a minimum of 50 feet.
(12) 
Recycling and dumpsters areas–screened with masonry wall (see wall article VII); No closer than 20 feet to residentially zoned property.
(13) 
Roof mounted equipment–screened with architecturally compatible material.
(14) 
Meter and utility devices–screened with landscaping or architecturally compatible material.
(15) 
Frontage landscaping–ten feet wide strip along front property line;
–One three-inch [caliper] tree per every 25 feet of frontage;
–Four shrubs per every 25 feet of frontage.
(16) 
Parking lot landscaping–25 square feet per parking space;
–One tree for every ten parking spaces in street yard.
(17) 
Minimum off-street parking–see article V.
(18) 
Signs–see article VI.
(19) 
Screening–see article VII.
(20) 
Utility services–All utility services shall be buried. See section 86-1(2)(k), construction standards for additional requirements.
(21) 
Site plan approval–see article VIII. City council approval required prior to construction commencing.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-612), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1225, § 11, 12-12-96; Ordinance 1538, § 1, 6-25-02)
(a) 
Purpose.
The intent of this district is to provide suitable areas for the development of industrial and manufacturing type uses which are characterized by exceptionally high developmental, operational and environmental standards. Such operations include those which are generally characterized by low traffic generation, minimal building coverage, generous setbacks, abundant open space and attractive site planning.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Retail, office, warehousing, assembly, light manufacturing.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Minimum front yard–50 feet.
(2) 
Minimum side yards–20 feet.
(3) 
Minimum rear yard–20 feet.
(4) 
Maximum height limit–two stories and 45 feet.
(5) 
Maximum floor area–2.5 times the buildable lot area (i.e., lot area less area of required yards).
(6) 
Minimum exterior facade–100 percent masonry on street facing elevations; and 75 percent for all other wall elevations permitted if at least two of the following enhanced exterior masonry treatments or elements are incorporated into the design: enhanced course projections coining, coping, colonnades, cornice, pilaster, or other approved masonry enhancements as approved by the building official.
(7) 
Minimum off-street parking–see article V.
(8) 
Signs–see article VI.
(9) 
Landscaped frontage–ten feet wide landscape strip adjacent to public right-of-way minimum of one three-inch caliper tree per 25 feet of street frontage with underground irrigation system.
(10) 
Open storage and use areas–permitted within buildable area provided screened on all sides by the building or a view obstructing fence or wall not less than six feet high.
(11) 
Minimum buffer adjacent to residential zoning–six feet high screening fence or wall on common property line, with evergreen shrubs planted within a minimum ten feet wide landscape strip along the screen. Shrubs to be four feet on centers, not less than three feet height at planting and not less than six feet high within three years after planting.
(12) 
Utility services–All utility services shall be buried. See section 86-1(2)(k), construction standards for additional requirements.
(13) 
Site plan approval–see article VIII. City council approval required prior to construction commencing.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-613), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1225, § 8, 12-12-96; Ordinance 1538, § 1, 6-25-02; Ordinance 1732, § 1, 4-11-06)
(a) 
Purpose.
The intent of this district is to provide suitable areas for the development of industrial and manufacturing type uses which are characterized by exceptionally high developmental, operational and environmental standards. Such operations include those which are generally characterized by low traffic generation, minimal building coverage, generous setbacks, abundant open space and attractive site planning.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Retail, office, warehousing, assembly, light manufacturing.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Minimum front yard–20 feet.
(2) 
Minimum side yards–none unless abuts lot used for dwelling then minimum of ten feet.
(3) 
Minimum rear yard–none unless abuts lot used for dwelling then minimum of ten feet.
(4) 
Maximum height limit.
Adjacent to one- or two-family zoned property–single story for any structures located less than 100 feet from land zoned for one- or two-family dwelling purposes.
Not adjacent to one- or two-family zoned property–No limitation.
(5) 
Minimum exterior facade–100 percent masonry on street facing elevations; and 75 percent for all other wall elevations permitted if at least two of the following enhanced exterior masonry treatments or elements are incorporated into the design: enhanced course projections coining, coping, colonnades, cornice, pilaster, or other approved masonry enhancements as approved by the building official.
(6) 
Minimum off-street parking–see article V.
(7) 
Signs–see article VI.
(8) 
Landscaping and screening–see article VII.
(9) 
Utility services–All utility services shall be buried. See section 86-1(2)(k), construction standards for additional requirements.
(10) 
Site plan approval–see article VIII. City council approval required prior to construction commencing.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-614), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1225, § 9, 12-12-96; Ordinance 1538, § 1, 6-25-02; Ordinance 1732, § 2, 4-11-06)
(a) 
Purpose.
This district is much more liberal in permissive uses of industrial and manufacturing nature and functions and provides for the citing of enterprises that tend to emit odors, noises, dust, and vibrations and that are least compatible with other uses. As in the “I-1,” light manufacturing district, no new dwelling uses will be permitted other than those that are now present and as needed for caretakers and watchmen. Off-street parking and loading facilities are required to lessen congestion in the streets.
(b) 
Permitted primary uses.
See Table 4-A for detailed listing. General uses include:
Retail, office, warehousing, assembly, manufacturing.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1) 
Minimum front yard–20 feet.
(2) 
Minimum side yard–none, unless abuts lot used for dwelling, then minimum of ten feet.
(3) 
Minimum rear yard–none, unless abuts lot used for dwelling, then minimum of ten feet.
(4) 
Maximum height limit.
Adjacent to one- or two-family zoned property–single story for any structures located less than 100 feet from land zoned for one- or two-family dwelling purposes.
Not adjacent to one- or two-family zoned property–no limitation.
(5) 
Minimum exterior facade–100 percent masonry on street facing elevations; and 75 percent for all other wall elevations permitted if at least two of the following enhanced exterior masonry treatments or elements are incorporated into the design: enhanced course projections coining, coping, colonnades, cornice, pilaster, or other approved masonry enhancements as approved by the building official.
(6) 
Minimum off-street parking–see article V.
(7) 
Signs–see article VI.
(8) 
Landscaping and screening–see article VII.
(9) 
Utility services–All utility services shall be buried. See section 86-1(2)(k), construction standards for additional requirements.
(10) 
Site plan approval–see article VIII. City council approval required prior to construction commencing.
(Ordinance 1133, § 1(4-615), 3-22-94; Ordinance 1225, § 10, 12-12-96; Ordinance 1538, § 1, 6-25-02; Ordinance 1732, § 3, 4-11-06)
(a) 
Purpose.
The State Highway 121 area by virtue of its location, depth, width, size and visibility lends itself to a multi-use or mixed-use development pattern. It is envisioned that a variety of uses including retail and wholesale commercial, office, business and personal services, entertainment, educational and residential developments should be encouraged to occur in proximity to each other. Further, it is intended that these uses possess site designs, architectural themes and overall spatial relationships that serve to complement and enhance the economic and aesthetic value of the State Highway 121 Gateway area as a whole.
(b) 
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
(c) 
District development standards.
(1)
Minimum lot area:
 
 
• Residential
 
 
SF detached
10,000 square feet.
 
• Nonresidential
No minimum lot area.
(2)
Minimum lot width:
 
 
• Residential
 
 
SF detached
100 feet.
 
• Nonresidential
No minimum lot width.
(3)
Minimum front yard:
 
 
• Residential
30 feet.
 
• Nonresidential
20 feet.
(4)
Minimum side yard:
 
 
• Residential
10 feet from other residential.
 
 
15 feet on interior side yard end walls.
 
 
15 feet from nonresidential.
 
 
20 feet for corner lots on public streets.
 
• Nonresidential
0 feet from nonresidential.
 
 
20 feet from residential.
 
 
20 feet for corner lots on public streets.
(5)
Minimum rear yard:
 
 
• Residential
25 feet.
 
• Nonresidential
Equal to height of structure within 100 feet of residentially zoned or used property; minimum of 15 feet.
(6)
Maximum lot coverage:
 
 
Building including parking garages.
 
 
• Residential
60 percent.
 
• Nonresidential
80 percent.
 
Minimum living floor area:
2,500 square feet
(7)
Maximum floor area ratio:
 
 
• Standard:
3:1.
 
• With TDR’s
6:1 maximum.
(8)
Maximum residential density:
 
 
• Residential
Limited by lot size.
(9)
Maximum structure height:
 
(10)
Utility services:
See section 86-1(2)(k), construction standards, for additional requirements.
 
All utility services shall be buried.
 
Definition: Height is defined in the Uniform Building Code as “the vertical distance above a reference datum measured to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard roof or to the average height of the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof. The reference datum is the elevation of the highest adjoining sidewalk or ground surface within a 5 foot horizontal distance from the building ... or an elevation 10 feet higher than the lowest grade ... whichever yields a greater height of buildings.
a. 
East of State Highway 121:
The maximum height for the first 100 feet of those portions of this district that are adjacent to single-family zoning shall not exceed 36 feet. From a point that is 100 feet from a single-family zoning district and starting 36 feet above grade, height may increase at a rate of one foot of height for each two feet of horizontal distance. At a distance of 568 feet from a single-family-zoning district, the residential proximity slope no longer applies. (See Exhibit B)
b. 
West of State Highway 121:
There are no height limitations west of State Highway 121.
(d) 
Minimum tower separation:
This standard applies to any building that exceeds 60 feet in height within 250 feet of the right-of-way line of State Highway 121 (SH 121).
(1) 
Twin tower development is encouraged.
(2) 
Buildings designed with facades at a 45-degree angle to SH 121 right-of-way are encouraged.
(3) 
Any building or combination of buildings having a building footprint that exceeds 50,000 square feet shall be separated from another building or combination of buildings, on the same platted lot, a minimum of 80 feet. (See Figure 1)
(4) 
If the depth of the building is greater than the width of the building as measured perpendicular to the SH 121 right-of-way, an additional minimum separation of one-half the difference shall be added to the required 80-foot separation. For building configurations which result in building separations in excess of 120 feet, alternative spacing requirements may be considered and approved by the development review committee for buildings on the same platted lot. (See Figure 2)
(5) 
Buildings that are more than twice as wide as their depth shall have 80 feet of building separation for every 200 feet of width, or portion thereof. (See Figure 3)
(6) 
Buildings or combinations of buildings that are constructed so that facades are at an angle of 45 degrees to the SH 121 right-of-way shall have a minimum separation between buildings or combinations of buildings, not on the same platted lot, of 200 feet. (See Figure 4)
(7) 
Buildings or combinations of buildings that are constructed so that facades are parallel to the SH 121 right-of-way, shall have a minimum separation between buildings or combinations of buildings, not on the same platted lot, of 300 feet. (See Figure 5)
(8) 
Buildings that are constructed parallel to the SH 121 right-of-way and which are adjacent to a building on another platted lot which is constructed at a 45-degree angle to the SH 121 right-of-way, shall maintain a 250 foot building separation. (See Figure 6)
(e) 
Minimum exterior facade:
(1) 
Residential
Facing Street .....90 percent
All Other Elevations .....90 percent
(2) 
Nonresidential
Facing Street .....100 percent
All Other Elevations .....100 percent
(3) 
Facade materials shall include architectural split face block, thin-wall brick, one-coat stucco, and natural stone.
(f) 
Landscaping:
Shall conform to City of Euless Unified Development Code (UDC) article VII, landscape design requirements.
(1) 
Plus the following conditions:
Minimum Landscape Edge (ten feet) (exclusive of R.O.W.).
Required trees must be three inches caliper when planted.
Two ornamental trees may substitute for one canopy tree.
An approved existing tree with six-inch diameter plus 15 feet tall may substitute for two required trees.
(2) 
Plus two design standards: (choose two from below)
Enhanced perimeter landscape edge (15 feet) OR
Enhanced vehicular pavement (brick, stamped concrete, or pavers) OR
Permeable enhanced pavement (includes pavers with grass) OR
Pedestrian facilities, (i.e.plazas, fountains, lakes, benches, etc.) OR
Foundation planting strip (may include containers) OR
Enhanced pedestrian pavement (brick, stamped concrete or pavers)
(3) 
Plus parking lot landscaping:
Any parking area of 20 or more spaces shall have interior landscaping
Shrubs along parking areas must be maintained at a maximum height of 24 inches
Required trees must be three inches caliper when planted
One space per each 20 shall be landscaped:
May be all groundcover or turf if island contains a tree
Two shrubs may be substituted for each 10 SF of groundcover or turf.
(g) 
Screening:
Shall conform to City of Euless UDC article VII screening requirements.
(1) 
The solid masonry screening wall may use any of the materials described in the minimum exterior facade section.
(2) 
All service corridors and loading areas shall be screened.
(3) 
Open storage permitted in buildable area if screened on all sides with a fence or wall as required by UDC article VII.
(4) 
Six foot solid perimeter masonry fence or wall shall be required along all contiguous residential use.
(h) 
Site plan approval:
Site plan approval shall be required as per UDC article VIII.
(i) 
Off-street parking:
(1) 
Uses with non-conflicting hours of operation may share parking to satisfy parking requirements.
(2) 
The combined total of required parking may be reduced by the amount in the following matrix to allow shared parking.
a. 
Office Use in excess of 125,000 SF.
When combined with hotel, motels or office use with a minimum of 125 guestrooms, parking may be reduced by ten percent.
When combined with office, retail, business, or personal service of a minimum of 20,000 SF, parking may be reduced by ten percent.
When combined with amusement or recreational services, parking may be reduced by 50 percent.
When combined with eating, drinking or restaurant-type uses, parking may be reduced by 50 percent.
b. 
Hotel and Motel Use with a minimum of 125 guest rooms.
When combined with hotel, motel and office uses with a minimum of 125,000 SF, parking may be reduced by ten percent.
When combined with hotel, motel, retail, business, or personal service of a minimum of 20,000 SF, parking may be reduced by ten percent.
When combined with amusement or recreational services, parking may be reduced by 50 percent.
When combined with eating, drinking or restaurant-type uses, parking may be reduced by 50 percent.
c. 
Retail, business and personal service use with a minimum of 20,000 SF.
When combined with office, retail, business or personal services with a minimum of 125,000 SF, parking may be reduced by ten percent.
When combined with hotel, motel, retail, business or personal service uses when the hotel has a minimum of 125 guest rooms, parking may be reduced by 50 percent.
d. 
Retail mall use with a minimum of 250,000 SF.
When combined with all other uses except amusement and recreational uses, parking may be reduced by ten percent.
When combined with amusement and entertainment uses, parking may be reduced by 50 percent.
(j) 
Parking lot design:
Shall conform to City of Euless Unified Development Code (UDC) article V, Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Driveway Standards, plus the following:
(1) 
Shared drives shall have the following stacking distance:
48 feet from SH 121.
38 feet from all other roads.
(2) 
Curbs shall be provided on all drives and parking areas.
(3) 
Enhanced pavement is required for main driveway entrances for a depth equal to the landscape buffer.
(4) 
Enhanced pavement materials shall include paving, such as brick, stamped concrete or architectural pavers or a combination of materials reflecting the overall project design.
(5) 
The spacing and total number of site access driveways will be evaluated on a project by project basis. Driveway location and quantity will be conceptually identified during the land plan and/or specific use permit stage of a project’s development. Further refinement and final determination will be made through either site plan or planned development site plan approval. Shared access (mutual access) easements and improvements are strongly encouraged and may be required.
(6) 
The spacing and number of driveways, as well as the possible requirement for shared access easements and improvements will be determined by the joint analysis and decision of the city engineer and the director of planning and development. Factors to be considered include, but are not limited to, intersection geometrics, tract or lot linear frontage, physical and functional roadway characteristics, types of land uses and their operational requirements, life/safety concerns and market-based needs and trends.
(7) 
Parking shall be permitted within street yards.
(k) 
Pedestrian circulation:
(1) 
Walkways and pedestrian connections shall be clearly marked with the use of enhanced paving, such as brick, stamped concrete or architectural pavers or a combination of materials reflecting the overall project design.
(2) 
Pedestrian access to public open space shall be provided.
(3) 
Enhanced pavement walkways shall be used wherever there may be a presumed conflict between pedestrians and vehicular traffic. The enhanced pavement shall alert the motorist of the potential pedestrian crossing. Locations typically shall occur between buildings that are linked across parking areas.
(l) 
Signs in Nonresidential areas:
(1) 
Signs used in this district must complement the overall project architecture.
(2) 
Signs shall comply with UDC article VI, except no roof or projection type signs shall be permitted.
(m) 
Lighting:
Lighting shall conform to the City of Euless UDC article V.
(1) 
Parking lot lighting used in this district must complement the overall project architecture.
(2) 
Maximum height for parking light standards shall be 30 feet.
(n) 
Special Exceptions:
Exceptions to these development standards may be granted through the procedures provided for by the UDC.
(o) 
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) and Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) Assignment.
(1) 
Description:
a. 
Transfer of development rights:
This concept allows unused building rights to be transferred from one property to another within the boundaries of this district.
b. 
Floor to area ratio:
This is a ratio of the amount of building that may be constructed as it relates to the amount of square footage of property. For instance, a FAR of 3 to 1 allows three square feet of building for each square foot of land.
All land with this district is assigned a base floor to area ratio (FAR) of 3 to 1 (three square feet of building for each square foot of land). A property owner may sell or otherwise convey excess or unused FAR to another site within this planned development whether the conveyance is from a building site or undeveloped piece of property. Under no circumstances shall more than 2.75 FAR be transferred from any building site or property within this district. The FAR for any parcel shall not exceed 6:1.
If for instance, all of the development on a building site uses less than the base FAR, then the unused difference in FAR may be transferred to another building site or piece of property within the district. While the unused FAR may be transferred to another building site or piece of property, the development standards (i.e. height, lot coverage, setbacks, etc.) for the receiving building site or piece of property may not be violated.
(2) 
Process:
When FAR is transferred from one property to another, the owner of the development rights shall:
a. 
Submit to the city information regarding the transfer in a form that is suitable for filing in Tarrant County deed records. This information shall include:
1. 
The names and addresses of the owner(s) of the development rights
2. 
Street address, lot and block numbers, and/or legal description of the property from which the development rights are to be transferred.
3. 
Street address, lot and block numbers, and/or legal description of the property to which the development rights are to be transferred.
4. 
An account tabulation of the following for both the transferring and receiving tracts:
i. 
The amount of development rights (in square footage and FAR) available,
ii. 
The amount of development rights (in square footage and FAR) transferable, and
iii. 
The balance of development rights (in square footage and FAR) remaining.
b. 
Within 30 days of the submission of the information, the director of the department of planning and development shall review the information. If the information is found to be complete, the director shall sign the form attesting that the information provided complies with the requirements of this section. If the director finds that the information is insufficient or in error, the director shall notify the applicant of those deficiencies and the applicant shall correct the deficiencies and may resubmit the application. A new 30-day review period commences with the re-submittal of the information.
c. 
Once the director has approved the information, the city shall file the form in the Tarrant County deed records, at the applicant’s expense.
d. 
The recipient of transferred development rights may transfer those rights to another property in this district by following the procedures outlined in this section.
e. 
The city shall maintain a record of development rights transfers.
f. 
All transfer of development rights (TDR) applications shall be submitted to the city for review along with an application and review fee as specified in chapter 30 in this Code.
g. 
Any accumulation of FAR (i.e., through the transfer of development rights) that occurs without the review and attestation of the director of planning and development, shall be void and shall not be binding upon the city, and also may result in denial of building permits, certificates of occupancy, and/or withholding of utilities.
(Ordinance 1310, § I, 9-8-98; Ordinance 1538, § 2, 6-25-02)
(a) 
Purpose and district boundaries.
The intent of this section is to provide signage standards for a defined area of Main Street. The boundaries are established as property abutting North Main Street between the center lines of South Pipeline Road and Glade Road or a sign located on an intersecting street, which sign is located within 300 feet of the nearest right-of-way line of Main Street. It is hereby declared to be the intent of this section to establish reasonable development standards that permit and control business signage within the area:
(1) 
Encourage commercial and office signage that fits the architectural scale of Main Street.
(2) 
Limit and discourage signage that creates traffic hazards and congestion.
(3) 
Encourage visual and functional harmony among allowed signage.
(b) 
Definitions and sign classifications.
See art. VI. sec. 84-232 and the following definitions
Single tenant sign.
A sign that contains information about one business only.
Multi-tenant sign.
A sign that contains information about multiple businesses.
Directional sign.
A sign that contains information about traffic circulation on the property or between the property and a public road (i.e. entry, exit, drive-through lane, etc.)
(c) 
Non-conforming signs, permits, and conditions.
Signs:
A sign that would not be permitted as a new sign under this section, but which was lawfully existing on the effective date of these regulations, but which by reason of its size, height, location, design construction or operational use is not in conformance with the requirements of these regulations, shall be issued a nonconforming sign permit by the city. An applicant may appeal the standards of this section on a hardship basis to the city council.
Such permit shall allow the sign subject to such permit, which was made nonconforming by the adoption of these regulations, to remain in place and operational, provided that no action is taken which increases the degree or extent of the nonconformity, and that such nonconforming use (if applicable) remains in uninterrupted and continuous use during such time. The continued existence of such nonconforming sign shall, however, be subject to the authority of the city to order discontinuous of use under the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code.
Nonconforming sign permits shall lapse if a nonconforming sign is discontinued or interrupted for a period exceeding 90 calendar days. A change in the information on the face of an existing nonconforming sign will be permitted, however, any nonconforming sign shall be eliminated or made to conform to the requirements of this section when any proposed change, repair, or maintenance constitutes an expense of more than 25 percent of the replacement value of the sign.
(d) 
District sign standards.
(1) 
Other business signs.
See art. VI., Signs and street regulations.
(2) 
Non-attached signs.
An on-premises pole sign shall be allowed within the front building setback for properties in the area that have public road frontage along State Highway 183, subject to the requirements of article VI.
(3) 
Non-attached signs.
Monument signs, both single tenant and multi-tenant signs, shall be allowed, subject to the following requirements:
a. 
Number of signs allowed.
A single monument sign shall be allowed per property. It shall be located on the same property as the business it is identifying.
b. 
Street property line and side property lines setback.
See art. VI., sec. 84-234, subject to the approval of the engineering director with regard to sight distance or circulation conditions
c. 
Single tenant sign.
1. 
The sign shall be limited to a maximum of eight feet above the nearest top of curb elevation.
2. 
The total sign face area shall be limited to a maximum of 50 square feet (100 square feet for both sides), measured from outer edge to outer edge, and from grade to the tallest part of the sign structure.
3. 
The sign may contain a maximum of two announcement surfaces. (An applicant may construct a sign of varying width and height within these requirements.)
d. 
Multi-tenant sign.
1. 
The sign shall be limited to a maximum of 12 feet above the nearest top of curb elevation.
2. 
The total sign face area shall be limited to a maximum of 150 square feet (300 square feet for both sides), measured from outer edge to outer edge, and from grade to the tallest part of the sign structure.
3. 
The sign may contain a maximum of two announcement surfaces. (An applicant may construct a sign of varying width and height within these requirements).
e. 
Allowed materials for sign and base.
1. 
The signs permitted by this section may be constructed of materials approved by the prevailing building and electrical codes of the city.
2. 
The sign must be placed on a masonry base. Approved base materials include concrete, stone, brick or other masonry that compliments the architecture of the primary building.
3. 
In the event that a concrete base is constructed, screening of the base is required with landscaping and irrigation.
4. 
The construction of the signs will be subject to the prevailing building, electrical, mechanical, and other appropriate codes as required for a permit to be issued for other structures.
f. 
Directional signage
may be allowed, but only at the discretion of the planning director and engineering director.
g. 
Lighting of signs.
The signs permitted in this section, if illuminated, shall be internally lit.
h. 
Intensity of lighting.
1. 
Signs shall not be permitted which, by virtue of the intensity, direction, or color of its lighting or illumination, shall interfere with the proper operation of, or cause confusion to the operator of a motor vehicle on the public streets.
2. 
Signs which are lighted or illuminated to an intensity in excess of that of a public streetlight (400 watts) shall not be constructed or maintained within 200 feet of and facing property in a residential zone. The building official shall approve intensities of illumination in all cases.
i. 
The signs permitted in this section shall not contain any moving parts, blinking lights, and dimming lights or the like, and shall otherwise conform to section 84-239, prohibitive sign characteristics.
j. 
Property address.
The signs permitted in this section must contain the property address in block letters at least 8 inches in height that are easily read from the street. The property address shall be considered to be a part of the allowed square footage of the sign.
k. 
Signage text.
1. 
The signs shall be limited to the name and/or type of business only. There shall be no advertising allowed on the signage, and no posting of other messages, labels, or logos beyond that of the primary tenant.
2. 
An exception is allowed for the posting of gasoline pricing for a convenience store, within the allowed square footage of the monument sign.
l. 
Parking standards.
A monument sign, together with landscaping at its base, may occupy an area of the site that would otherwise be devoted to meeting the off-street parking standards outlined in article V of this chapter. If a monument sign is sited in place of a parking space that would meet the standards of article V, the number of required off-street parking spaces may be reduced by one parking space.
m. 
Landscaping of sign islands.
Shall conform to the City of Euless Unified Development Code (UDC) art. VII. Landscaping, fences, walls, screening and outdoor storage requirements and the following conditions:
1. 
Such landscaping shall consist of: a) all groundcover or turf if the sign island contains a tree; or b) two shrubs may be substituted for each ten square feet of groundcover or turf.
2. 
Landscaping installed in conjunction with signage requirements outlined in this section shall be counted toward required interior landscaping.
3. 
Shrubs shall be maintained at a maximum height of 24 inches.
(e) 
Special exceptions.
Exceptions to these development standards may be granted through the procedures provided by this chapter.
(f) 
Additional standards and criteria for special exceptions and special use permits.
The city council may authorize a sign as a special exception or approve a sign under a special use permit if the proposed use conforms to the following criteria:
1. 
The proposed sign is of a similar architectural scale to existing development in the district or will use an existing building for its purposes.
2. 
The proposed sign may be shared by other on-site businesses, or is designed to permit such sharing when and if it becomes feasible.
3. 
Council determination that the applicant has made a reasonable and good faith effort to comply with these regulations.
(Ordinance 1472, § I, 5-8-01)