No structure or land shall be used for any purpose except as
authorized by this chapter; no structure shall be constructed, erected,
placed, enlarged, or altered, except as authorized by the city building
ordinance as the same has been or is from time to time amended. All
dimensions are given in feet unless otherwise noted.
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, art. III,
adopted 9/15/03)
(a) Purpose.
These districts are intended to establish and
preserve peaceful, attractive, and safe low-density residential neighborhoods
of single-family detached dwelling units and to protect the integrity
of such districts by prohibiting the mixture of residential and incompatible
nonresidential uses.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) One-family dwelling limited to no more than one (1) such building
per lot occupied by no more than one (1) family;
(2) Accessory structures incidental to the foregoing permitted use; and
(c) Special uses.
(1) Short-term rental use, subject to the city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(d) Minimum lot dimensions.
|
R-1
Organized Sewer
|
R-1*
Organized Sewer
|
Private Sewerage Facility
|
---|
Minimum area:
|
15,000 sq. ft.
|
10,000 sq. ft.
|
1 acre
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
150
|
100
|
175
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
100
|
80
|
125
|
Lot coverage (max. percentage): See development ordinance.
(e) Minimum building setbacks.
Street(s):
|
25
|
25
|
Side:
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
Rear:
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
(f) Minimum floor area.
Each dwelling unit shall contain
a minimum floor area of heated and air-conditioned space, exclusive
of garages, porches or similar additions of 2,000 square feet. (Except
that if the lot size, after taking into account setbacks, is insufficient
in size for a single-story 2,000 square foot structure, the city building
commission may reduce the floor area to not less than 1,800 square
feet.)
(g) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade under the slab. Maximum heights for additions constructed after the primary residence has been occupied shall be determined in the manner set forth in section
30.03.023(d).
(Ordinance 2005-03-21-2, sec. 1
(rev. 1), adopted 3/21/05; Ordinance 2011-04-18-06, rev. 3 (ex. B (1)), adopted 4/18/11; Ordinance 2015-12-21-02, ex. B, adopted 12/21/15)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to establish and
preserve peaceful, attractive, and safe residential neighborhoods
of single-family detached dwelling units constructed on a designated
lot according to the plat and to protect the integrity of such districts
by prohibiting the mixture of residential and incompatible nonresidential
uses.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) One-family dwelling limited to no more than one (1) such building
per lot occupied by no more than one (1) family;
(2) Accessory structures incidental to the foregoing permitted use; and
(c) Special uses.
(1) Short-term rental use, subject to the city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(d) Minimum lot dimensions.
|
Organized Sewer
|
---|
Minimum area:
|
6,000 sq. ft.
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
85'
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
60' at the right-of-way
|
Private sewerage facility not authorized.
Lot coverage (max. percentage): 60% impervious cover per lot.
(e) Minimum building setbacks.
|
Organized Sewer
|
---|
Street(s):
|
25'
|
Side:
|
5' (golf course 25') (10' if adjacent to external residential)
|
Rear:
|
5' (golf course 25') (10' if adjacent to external residential)
|
(f) Floor area.
Each dwelling unit shall contain a minimum
floor area of heated and air-conditioned space, exclusive of garages,
porches or similar additions, of 1,800 square feet. The maximum amount
of impervious cover, inclusive of garages, porches, driveways, sidewalks,
patios, overhangs, etc., shall be 60%.
(g) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade under the slab. Maximum heights for additions constructed after the primary residence has been occupied shall be determined in the manner set forth in section
30.03.023(d).
(Ordinance 2006-06-22-1, art. 1,
adopted 6/22/06; Ordinance
2006-08-21-2, sec. 1 (rev. 3), adopted 8/21/06; Ordinance 2011-04-18-06, rev.
3 (ex. B (2)), adopted 4/18/11; Ordinance 2015-12-21-02, ex. B, adopted 12/21/15)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to establish and
preserve peaceful, attractive, and safe low-density residential neighborhoods
of single-family detached dwelling units and to protect the integrity
of such districts by prohibiting the mixture of residential and incompatible
nonresidential uses.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) One-family dwelling limited to no more than one (1) such building
per lot occupied by no more than one (1) family;
(2) Accessory structures incidental to the foregoing permitted use; and
(c) Special uses.
(1) Short-term rental use, subject to the city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(d) Minimum lot dimensions.
|
Organized Sewer
|
---|
Minimum area:
|
7,500 sq. ft.
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
125
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
50
|
*Private sewerage facility not authorized.
Lot coverage (max. percentage): See development ordinance.
(e) Minimum building setbacks.
|
Organized Sewer
|
---|
Street(s)
|
25
|
Side:
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
Rear:
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
(f) Minimum floor area.
Each dwelling unit shall contain
a minimum floor area of heated and air-conditioned space, exclusive
of garages, porches or similar additions, of 1,800 square feet.
(g) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade under the slab. Maximum heights for additions constructed after the primary residence has been occupied shall be determined in the manner set forth in section
30.03.023(d).
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 3.03,
adopted 9/15/03; Ordinance
2006-08-21-2, sec. 1 (rev. 4), adopted 8/21/06; Ordinance 2011-04-18-06, rev.
3 (ex. B (3)), adopted 4/18/11; Ordinance 2015-12-21-02, ex. B, adopted 12/21/15)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to establish and
preserve peaceful, attractive, safe residential neighborhoods with
two single-family dwelling units per lot, sharing a common wall or
walls, and to protect the integrity of such district by prohibiting
the mixture of residential and incompatible nonresidential uses.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Those uses permitted in R-1 district;
(2) Two single-family dwelling units limited to no more than one building
per lot occupied by no more than two (2) families;
(3) Accessory structures incidental to the foregoing permitted use; and
(c) Special uses.
(1) Short-term rental use, subject to the city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(d) Minimum lot dimensions.
|
Organized Sewer
|
Private Sewerage Facility
|
---|
Minimum area:
|
15,000 sq. ft.
|
1 acre
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
150
|
175
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
100
|
125
|
Lot coverage (max. percentage): See development ordinance.
(e) Minimum building setbacks.
|
Organized Sewer
|
Private Sewerage Facility
|
---|
Street(s):
|
25
|
25
|
Side:
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
Rear:
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
(f) Minimum floor area.
Each dwelling unit shall contain
a minimum floor area of heated and air-conditioned space, exclusive
of garages, porches or similar additions of 1,200 square feet.
(g) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade under the slab. Maximum heights for additions constructed after the primary residence has been occupied shall be determined in the manner set forth in section
30.03.023(d).
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 3.04,
adopted 9/15/03; Ordinance
2011-04-18-06, rev. 3 (ex. B (4)), adopted 4/18/11; Ordinance 2015-12-21-02, ex.
B, adopted 12/21/15)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to establish and
preserve peaceful, attractive, and safe low-density residential neighborhoods
where more than one dwelling unit may be located on a 1single lot
in a condominium regime.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Condominiums, not to exceed six (6) dwelling units per acre, connected
to an organized sewer system, pursuant to a condominium regime as
permitted by the Condominium Act of the state. Each dwelling unit
in a condominium regime shall be used for the purposes of a single-family
residence;
(2) Accessory structures incidental to the foregoing permitted uses;
and
(c) Special uses.
(1) Short-term rental use, subject to the city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(d) Minimum lot dimensions.
|
Organized Sewer
|
---|
Minimum area:
|
Minimum lot size one acre
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
150
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
150
|
Lot coverage (max. percentage): See development ordinance.
(e) Minimum building setbacks.
|
Organized Sewer
|
---|
Street(s):
|
25
|
Side:
|
25
|
Rear:
|
25
|
(f) Minimum floor area.
Dwelling units within a condominium
development shall contain a minimum average floor area of 1,500 square
feet of heated and air-conditioned space, exclusive of garages, porches
or similar additions. The minimum floor area of any one unit shall
be 1,200 square feet.
(g) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade
under the slab.
(Ordinance 2022-01-03-04 adopted 1/3/22)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to establish and
preserve peaceful, attractive, and safe low-density residential neighborhoods
of single-family detached dwelling units and to protect the integrity
of such districts by prohibiting the mixture of residential and incompatible
nonresidential uses. This district is intended to allow the continuation
of a semi-rural lifestyle in a manner that is compatible with more
restrictive zoning districts.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) One-family dwelling limited to no more than one (1) such building
per lot occupied by no more than one (1) family;
(2) Accessory structures incidental to the foregoing permitted uses;
(4) The following uses are expressly allowed in this district:
(A) The hanging of laundry or camping equipment, or other like items
to dry in the open.
(B) The unenclosed storage of one boat with trailer or one recreational
vehicle or one utility-type trailer or one nonpassenger truck per
lot.
(C) The raising of and harvesting of tree crops, row crops, or field
crops.
(D) The keeping of farm animals for family food production, education
or recreation; and
(5) The following exemptions apply to structures in this district:
(A) The exterior finish of structures is exempt from the requirements and regulations of section
24.02.242, “Exterior finishes.”
(B) Residential structures are exempt from the requirements and regulations of section
24.02.243, “Identification and address numbers.”
(C) Residential construction in the R-6 district is exempt from the requirements and regulations of section
24.02.245, “Garages, carports, and hangars,” pertaining to construction and/or enclosure of garages, hangars, and carports.
(D) Solid waste containers are exempt from the screening requirements and regulations of section
24.02.246, “Solid waste container storage.”
(E) Fences, other than masonry walls, swimming pool enclosures, safety railings and guardrails, are exempt from the requirements and regulations of section
24.02.442, “Fences.”
(F) Gazebos, playhouses, and playscapes are exempt from the requirements and regulations of section
24.02.445, “Gazebos, playhouses, and playscapes.”
(c) Special uses.
(1) Short-term rental use, subject to the city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(d) Minimum lot dimensions.
|
Organized Sewer
|
Private Sewerage Facility
|
---|
Minimum area:
|
15,000 sq. ft.
|
1 acre
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
150
|
175
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
100
|
125
|
Lot coverage (max. percentage): See section
28.10.007.
(e) Minimum building setbacks.
|
Organized Sewer
|
Private Sewerage Facility
|
---|
Street(s):
|
25
|
25
|
Side:
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
Rear:
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
5 (golf course 25)
|
(f) Minimum floor area.
Each dwelling unit shall contain
a minimum floor area of heated and air-conditioned space, exclusive
of garages, porches or similar additions, of 1,000 square feet.
(g) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade under the slab. Exception: Structures built in the floodplain and not subject to the View Protection Corridor Overlay (VPCO) may have a maximum height not to exceed 33 feet in height above the FEMA base flood elevation. Maximum heights for additions constructed after the primary residence has been occupied shall be determined in the manner set forth in section
30.03.023(d).
(Ordinance 2011-09-19-02 adopted 9/19/11; Ordinance 2015-12-21-02, ex. B, adopted 12/21/15; Ordinance 2018-11-07-01 adopted 11/19/18)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to establish a mixed-use,
planned development containing residential units, health care facilities
and communal dining and recreation facilities for residents of retirement
age. A developer contemplating this type of district must submit proposed
use and occupancy restrictions to the city for approval. These approved
restrictions shall be enforced by the developer or homeowners’
association and shall be recorded in the Travis County deed records
prior to any occupancy of a structure.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Each district shall contain all of the following:
(A) Individual residential units connected to an organized sewer system.
Each dwelling unit shall be used for the purposes of a single-family
residence and contain sleeping, cooking, and sanitation facilities;
and
(B) Occupancy of each unit shall be by a maximum of two residents, one
of whom must be at least 55 years of age; and
(C) A community center or clubhouse, for the use of residents and their
guests only, which provides dining services and facilities for daily
communal dining and other group meeting and socializing areas; and
(D) Recreational facilities; and
(E) Have or be adjacent to medical facilities/offices or a medical center;
and
(F) Adjacent to an assisted living facility; and
(G) Have restrictions on visitors’ lengths of stay.
(2) Each district may contain any of the following:
(A) Accessory structures incidental to the foregoing permitted uses;
or
(c) Minimum lot dimensions.
|
Organized Sewer
|
---|
Minimum area:
|
Minimum lot size five acres
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
150
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
150
|
*Private sewerage facility not authorized
Lot coverage (max. percentage): See development ordinance.
(d) Minimum building setbacks.
(1) Residential structures.
|
Organized Sewer
|
---|
Street(s):
|
25
|
Side:
|
25
|
Rear:
|
25
|
(2) Nonresidential structures.
|
Organized Sewer
|
---|
Street(s):
|
40
|
Side:
|
40
|
Rear:
|
40
|
(e) Minimum floor area.
Dwelling units within this type
of condominium development shall contain a minimum average floor area
of 900 square feet of heated and air-conditioned space, exclusive
of garages, porches or similar additions. The minimum floor area of
any one unit shall be 600 square feet. In developments where numerous
units are located within a single building, each building will average
900 square feet per unit.
(f) Density.
The maximum gross density of residential units
in an R-7 project shall be 9 units per acre.
(g) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed three (3) stories or 40 feet in height above the
highest natural grade under the slab.
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 3.07,
adopted 9/15/03; Ordinance
2011-04-18-06, rev. 3 (ex. B (7)), adopted 4/18/11)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to establish and
preserve peaceful, attractive, and safe medium density residential
neighborhoods of multifamily attached dwelling units located on a
single lot to conserve land and protect the environment. Multifamily
buildings shall contain living space for individual families living,
sleeping, and cooking independently of one another in the same building.
Properties zoned R-8 shall not be located adjacent to residentially
zoned districts R-1, R-2, or R-3.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Multifamily residential units not to exceed twelve (12) dwelling
units per acre, connected to an organized sewer system;
(2) Accessory structures incidental to the foregoing permitted use;
(4) Recreational facilities for the use of residents and their guests
only.
(c) Special uses.
(1) Short-term rental use, subject to the city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(d) Minimum lot dimensions.
|
Organized Sewer
|
---|
Minimum lot size:
|
10 acres
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
600
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
600
|
*Private sewerage facility not authorized.
Lot coverage (max. percentage): See development ordinance.
(e) Minimum building setbacks.
|
Organized Sewer
|
---|
Street(s):
|
40 ft.
|
Side:
|
10 ft.
|
|
(25 ft. if abutting R-4, R-5, R-6, or R-7 districts)
|
Rear:
|
40 ft.
|
(f) Minimum floor area.
Dwelling units within this type
of development shall contain a minimum average floor area of 900 square
feet of heated and air-conditioned space, exclusive of garages, porches
or similar additions. The minimum floor area of any one unit shall
be 600 square feet.
(g) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed three (3) stories or 40 feet in height above the
highest natural grade under the slab.
(Ordinance 2022-01-03-05 adopted 1/3/22)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to establish and
preserve peaceful, attractive, and safe high density residential neighborhoods
of multifamily attached dwelling units located on a single lot to
conserve land and protect the environment. Multifamily buildings shall
contain living space for individual families living, sleeping, and
cooking independently of one another in the same building. Properties
zoned R-9 shall not be located adjacent to residentially zoned districts
R-1, R-2, or R-3.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Multifamily residential units not to exceed twenty (20) dwelling
units per acre, connected to an organized sewer system*;
(2) Accessory structures incidental to the foregoing permitted use;
(4) Recreational facilities for the use of residents and their guests
only.
(c) Special uses.
(1) Short-term rental use, subject to the city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(d) Minimum lot dimensions.
|
Organized Sewer
|
---|
Minimum lot size:
|
10 acres
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
600
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
600
|
*Private sewerage facility not authorized.
Lot coverage (max. percentage): See development ordinance.
(e) Minimum building setbacks.
|
Organized Sewer
|
---|
Street(s):
|
40 ft.
|
Side:
|
25 ft.
|
Rear:
|
40 ft.
|
(f) Minimum floor area.
Dwelling units within this type
of development shall contain a minimum average floor area of 900 square
feet of heated and air-conditioned space, exclusive of garages, porches
or similar additions. The minimum floor area of any one unit shall
be 600 square feet.
(g) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed three (3) stories or 40 feet in height above the
highest natural grade under the slab.
(Ordinance 2022-01-03-05 adopted 1/3/22)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to provide sites
for business and professional office uses and for retail shopping
facilities providing goods and services. The site should also contain
adequate space for required off-street parking and for buffering from
residential districts.
(b) Permitted uses.
The following types of businesses are
permitted by right within C-1 districts.
(1) Professional offices, such as physicians, dentists, optometrists,
chiropractors, accountants, architects, attorneys, engineers, brokers,
consultants, insurance agents, real estate agents, travel agents,
administrative offices, and other such offices not listed above as
may be approved by the city council; and
(2) Accessory structures and uses to any of the foregoing uses.
(c) Conditional uses.
The following types of businesses are permitted by right within C-1 districts unless the use is proposed for property that abuts property zoned for residential or school use or the building in which the use will operate is less than 300 feet from property zoned for residential or school use, in which case the use is subject to city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(1) Medical offices, such as physical rehabilitation facilities, medical
research laboratories, medical testing facilities, and other such
medical offices not listed above as may be approved by the city council;
(2) Retail and Service Businesses, such as restaurants, grocery stores,
bakeries, catering services, ceramic/pottery shops, hardware stores,
movie theaters, drugstores, financial institutions, general retail
sales, antique shops, art galleries, personal services, beauty salons,
barbershops, travel agencies, florists, laundry and dry cleaning,
child-care facilities, health/exercise clubs, funeral homes, nonvehicle
consumer repair services, and other such businesses not listed above
as may be approved by the city council; and
(3) Accessory structures and uses to any of the foregoing uses.
(d) Special uses.
The following types of businesses may be permitted within C-1 districts subject to the city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(1) Arcades, auto/truck washing facilities, bowling alleys, cemeteries,
convenience stores, fast food restaurants, private clubs/lodges, radio
or TV stations, service stations, gas stations, miniature golf facilities,
batting cages, entertainment centers, vehicle rental facilities, moving
truck rental facilities, liquor stores, convalescent homes, nursing
homes, assisted living, and addiction rehabilitation facilities.
(2) Commercial wireless communications systems.
(3) Any use which includes drive-through facilities.
(4) Storage facilities, provided all of the following conditions are
met.
(A) The proposed storage facility replaces an existing nonconforming
use that has a substantial relationship to the proposed project.
(B) The architecture and landscaping of the proposed development complies
with established standards for typical office building construction,
and architectural and landscaping plans are submitted for review and
approval with the special use permit application.
(C) Access to individual storage units is internal and individual unit
doors are not visible from outside the building.
(5) Any structure used for retail or service businesses which exceeds
100,000 square feet.
(6) Any single business entity or commonly controlled retail or service
business (including their affiliates or subsidiaries) which have multiple
structures or multiple-story buildings containing an aggregate of
more than 100,000 square feet of inside and outside sales or displays.
(e) Prohibited uses and structures.
(1) Any activity which produces nuisances as described herein.
(f) Minimum lot dimensions.
|
Organized Sewer
|
Private Sewerage Facility
|
---|
Minimum area:
|
1 acre
|
1 acre
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
200
|
200
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
50
|
150
|
Width of lot at street (min. ft.):
|
50
|
50
|
Lot coverage (max. percentage): See development ordinance.
(g) Minimum building setbacks.
Building footprint (sq. ft.), organized sewer or private facility
when abutting a residential area:
|
---|
|
0–50,000 sq. ft.
|
50,000 and greater
|
---|
Street(s) (ft.):
|
40
|
40
|
Side (ft.):
|
25
|
100
|
Rear (ft.):
|
40
|
100
|
Building footprint (sq. ft.), organized sewer or private facility
when abutting a nonresidential usage:
|
---|
|
0–50,000 sq. ft.
|
50,000 and greater
|
---|
Street(s):
|
40
|
40
|
Side:
|
10 (25 golf course)
|
50
|
Rear:
|
40
|
50
|
(h) Minimum landscaped buffer zones (refer to development ordinance).
When abutting a:
|
---|
|
Residential area:
|
Nonresidential usage:
|
---|
Street(s) (ft.):
|
5
|
5
|
Side (ft.):
|
20
|
5
|
Rear (ft.):
|
25
|
5
|
(i) Noise abatement.
Noise abatement walls may be required
for:
(2) Properties abutting residential uses.
(j) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade
under the slab.
(Ordinance 2020-03-16-04 adopted 3/16/20; Ordinance 2022-01-18-04 adopted 1/18/22)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to provide sites
for small, clean (no smokestack) light industries. The site should
also contain adequate space for required off-street parking and for
buffering from residential districts.
(b) Permitted uses.
The following types of businesses are
permitted by right within C-2 districts.
(1) Those uses permitted by right in C-1 district; and
(2) Accessory structures and uses to any of the foregoing uses.
(c) Conditional uses.
The following types of businesses are permitted by right within C-2 districts unless the use is proposed for property that abuts property zoned for residential or school use or the building in which the use will operate is less than 300 feet from property zoned for residential or school use, in which case the use is subject to city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(1) Medical offices, such as physical rehabilitation facilities, medical
research laboratories, medical testing facilities, and other such
medical offices not listed above as may be approved by the city council;
(2) Retail and service businesses, such as restaurants, grocery stores,
bakeries, catering services, ceramic/pottery shops, hardware stores,
movie theaters, drugstores, financial institutions, general retail
sales, antique shops, art galleries, personal services, beauty salons,
barbershops, travel agencies, florists, laundry and dry cleaning,
child-care facilities, health/exercise clubs, funeral homes, nonvehicle
consumer repair services, and other such businesses not listed above
as may be approved by the city council;
(3) Small electronics assembly or repair plants, printing plants, jewelry
manufacturing plants, cabinetry and woodworking shops, boat dock building
facilities, boat sales, chemical labs, welding shops, machine shops,
pharmaceutical labs, research/testing labs or other such businesses
not listed above as may be approved by the city council; and
(4) Accessory structures and uses to any of the foregoing uses.
(d) Special uses.
The following types of businesses may be permitted within C-2 districts subject to the city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(1) Recreational vehicle and boat storage yards; parking of boats, trailers,
and other small recreational vehicles; storage facilities; kennels;
nurseries, greenhouses, or landscaping type businesses; excavation
type businesses; building contractors with their accessory structures
and equipment; vehicle repair or maintenance shops.[;]
(2) Commercial wireless communication systems;
(3) Adult novelty stores; and
(4) Sexually oriented businesses as set forth in article
6.04.
(e) Prohibited uses and structures.
(1) Any activity which produces nuisances as described herein.
(2) Any structure which exceeds 100,000 square feet.
(3) Any single business entity or commonly controlled business (including
their affiliates or subsidiaries) which have multiple structures or
multiple-story buildings containing an aggregate of more than 100,000
square feet of inside and outside sales or displays.
(4) Any attempt to circumvent the intent of this chapter by splitting
the structures or using multi-story buildings will not be permitted.
(f) Minimum lot dimensions.
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Organized Sewer
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Private Sewerage Facility
|
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Minimum area:
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1 acre
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1 acre
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Depth (min. ft.):
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200
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200
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Width (min. ft.):
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150
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150
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Width of lot at street (min. ft.):
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100
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100
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Lot coverage (max. percentage): See development ordinance.
(g) Minimum building setbacks.
Building footprint (sq. ft.), organized sewer or private facility
when abutting a residential area:
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---|
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0 - 50,000 sq. ft.
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50,000 - 100,000 sq. ft.
|
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Street(s) (ft.):
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40
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40
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Side (ft.):
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40
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100
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Rear (ft.):
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40
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100
|
Building footprint (sq. ft.), organized sewer or private facility
when abutting a nonresidential usage:
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---|
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0 - 50,000 sq. ft.
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50,000 - 100,000 sq. ft.
|
---|
Street(s):
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40
|
40
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Side:
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25
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50
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Rear:
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40
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50
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(h) Minimum landscaped buffer zones (refer to development ordinance).
When abutting a:
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Residential area:
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Nonresidential usage:
|
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Street(s) (ft.):
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10
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10
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Side (ft.):
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25
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10
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Rear (ft.):
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25
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10
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(i) Noise abatement.
Noise abatement walls may be required.
(j) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade
under the slab.
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 3.10,
adopted 9/15/03; Ordinance
2005-07-18-1, sec. 1 (rev. 2), adopted 7/18/05; Ordinance 2011-04-18-06, rev.
3 (ex. B (10)), adopted 4/18/11; Ordinance 2011-08-15-07, rev. 1, adopted 8/15/11; Ordinance 2012-03-19-04, rev. 2, adopted 3/19/12; Ordinance 2022-01-18-04 adopted 1/18/22)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to provide an appropriate
district for the operation of pawnshops. The site should also contain
adequate space for required off-street parking and for buffering from
residential or other noncommercial districts.
(b) Prohibited uses.
(1) Any activity which produces nuisances as described herein.
(2) Any structure with a footprint which exceeds 100,000 square feet.
(c) Minimum lot dimensions.
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Organized Sewer
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Private Sewerage Facility
|
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Minimum area:
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1 acre
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1 acre
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Depth (min. ft.):
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200
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200
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Width (min. ft.):
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150
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150
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Width of lot at street (min. ft.):
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50
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50
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Lot coverage (max. percentage): See watershed development
ordinance.
(d) Minimum building setbacks.
Building footprint (sq. ft.), organized sewer or private facility
when abutting a residential area:
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---|
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0 - 50,000 sq. ft.
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50,000 - 100,000 sq. ft.
|
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Street(s) (ft.):
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40
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40
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Side (ft.):
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40
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100
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Rear (ft.):
|
40
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100
|
Building footprint (sq. ft.), organized sewer or private facility
when abutting a nonresidential usage:
|
---|
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0 - 50,000 sq. ft.
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50,000 - 100,000 sq. ft.
|
---|
Street(s):
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40
|
40
|
Side:
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25
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50
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Rear:
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40
|
50
|
(e) Minimum landscaped buffer zones (refer to development ordinance).
When abutting a:
|
---|
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Residential area:
|
Nonresidential usage:
|
---|
Street(s) (ft.):
|
10
|
10
|
Side (ft.):
|
25
|
10
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Rear (ft.):
|
25
|
10
|
(f) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade
under the slab.
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 3.11,
adopted 9/15/03; Ordinance
2011-04-18-06, rev. 3 (ex. B (11)), adopted 4/18/11)
(a) Purpose; definition.
This district is intended to provide
sites for use only as a full service automobile dealership. In this
article, a full service automobile dealership shall mean an entity
that sells new automobiles, and which may additionally service and
repair automobiles.
(b) Required and permitted uses and structures.
(1) Each business in a C-4 district shall contain the following:
A full service automobile dealership that sells new cars made
by only one automobile manufacturer. In addition to sales, said automobile
dealerships may also service and repair cars. Furthermore, a full
service automobile dealership may sell, service, and repair used vehicles
of any brand, provided the inventory of used vehicles, on average,
is less than the inventory of new vehicles existing on the lot.
(2) Each business in a C-4 district may contain any of the following:
(A)
Facilities for on-site vehicle maintenance and repairs and parts storage for new and used vehicles, which shall be enclosed, insulated, and climate controlled except for structures and facilities permitted in subsection
(b)(2)(B) and
(b)(2)(C).
(B)
On-site make-ready, detail and carwash facilities for dealership
use only within permanent structures. No tents or temporary shade
canopies are allowed.
(C)
An on-site fuel facility used only for dealership vehicles and
sales or service to dealership customers. Fuel tanks shall be located
underground, and shall comply with all applicable governmental safety
and environmental requirements. Tank access and facilities necessarily
located above ground shall be screened from view with fencing and
vegetation.
(D)
Accessory uses to any of the foregoing permitted structures
and uses.
(c) Minimum lot dimensions and location limitations.
Area:
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The real property upon which each business in a C-4 district
exists shall be a single lot consisting of at least 20 contiguous
acres.
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Location:
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This district shall be limited to sites located at an intersection
of RM 620 or SH 71 and an arterial or collector street, and may not
be located adjacent to areas zoned R-1, R-1*, or C-4, or within two
miles of areas zoned C-4.
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Signalization:
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The intersection shall be signalized, or signalization shall
be approved and funded pursuant to an Advanced Funding Agreement with
TXDOT.
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(d) Minimum perimeter building setbacks.
Abutting a:
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Residential Use
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Nonresidential Use
|
---|
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100 feet
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40 feet
|
(e) Minimum perimeter buffer zones.
Abutting a:
|
Residential Use
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Nonresidential Use
|
---|
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50 feet, landscaped or naturally vegetated to achieve solid
screening.
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10 feet, landscaped or naturally vegetated.
|
(f) Noise protection.
No outdoor speakers or outdoor paging
systems may be used in this district. Solid walls or fences shall
be required on perimeter boundaries adjacent to all residential districts.
(g) Development standards.
(1) Impervious cover.
Impervious cover may not exceed forty percent (40%) of the net site area. In accordance with article
28.10, Environmental and Impervious Cover Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances, a transfer of impervious cover credit may be approved at the city’s discretion.
(2) Parking.
The unique nature of this district requires
flexibility in determining parking and inventory display requirements.
Using the new vehicle manufacturer’s requirements and best practices
promulgated by the American Planning Association and the Institute
of Transportation Engineers as a guide, staff will work with the applicant
to establish parking ratios and inventory display maximums during
review of an application for zoning.
(3) Lighting.
Lighting shall comply with the standards established
elsewhere by City of Lakeway ordinances. The height and location of
all exterior lighting poles shall be subject to approval by the city.
After close of business, exterior lighting shall be dimmed and shall
be limited to necessary security lighting only. Staff will work with
the applicant to establish a lighting program for the facility during
review of an application for zoning.
(4) Trees and topography.
The natural terrain, including
existing trees and topography, shall be retained to the extent reasonably
practical.
(5) Advertising.
No banners, pennants, balloons (real or
artificial), or blow-up figures may be located or used on buildings
or in outdoor areas in this district. Flags are prohibited, except
flags of the United States and of Texas flown from flagpoles. Flag
pole height and flag size are limited to the equivalent of those located
at RM 620 and Lakeway Boulevard or Lohman’s Crossing. Advertising
on the vehicles, including windshield advertising, is prohibited except
for governmentally required notifications. No advertising is allowed
in building windows.
(h) Architectural controls.
(1) Height.
All structures in this district shall be limited
to a maximum of two (2) stories, and shall be limited to 37 feet (excluding
cupolas and other architectural features approved by staff) above
the highest natural grade under the slab.
(2) Roofs.
Building roofs must comply with 3:12 pitch requirements
for nonresidential roofs; however, rooftop parking without roof cover
is permitted if:
(A)
The parking is located above a single-story repair, maintenance,
or parts building, and is screened by mansard roof edge or natural
vegetation or landscaping as approved by the city; and
(B)
Rooftop mechanical equipment is screened from view; and
(C)
Rooftop lighting complies with subsection
(g)(3).
(3) Garage doors.
Garage doors are allowed on the RM 620
or SH 71 side (no more than two doors) and on the opposite side (no
more than two doors) of maintenance, repair, and service buildings.
However, each door must be opened only for entry and exit, and must
be closed immediately afterward.
(i) Hours of operation.
(1) A full service automobile dealership in this district shall not publish
hours of operation for the general conduct of business before 7:00
a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.
(j) Nuisances.
Any activity which produces a nuisance as
described in the City of Lakeway’s ordinances is prohibited.
(Ordinance 2013-10-21-02, rev. 1,
adopted 10/21/13)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to provide appropriate
districts for hotels, motels, motor courts, lodges, and inns to provide
accommodations for visitors to the city. The site should also contain
adequate space for required off-street parking and for buffering from
residential districts.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Commercial uses such as inns, hotels, motels, bed & breakfast
establishments, and motor courts;
(c) Special uses.
The following types of businesses may be permitted within HM districts subject to the city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(d) Minimum lot dimensions.
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Organized Sewer
|
Private Sewerage System
|
---|
Area (minimum):
|
1 acre
|
1 acre
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
200
|
200
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
150
|
150
|
Lot coverage (max. percentage): See development ordinance.
(e) Minimum building setbacks.
|
Organized Sewer
|
Private Sewerage System
|
---|
Street(s):
|
40
|
40
|
Side:
|
10*
|
10*
|
Rear:
|
40
|
40
|
*A minimum of 10 feet except a minimum of 40 feet for
any side(s) that adjoin residential usage (e.g. R-1 through R-6) or
golf course.
(f) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade
under the slab.
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 3.12,
adopted 9/15/03; Ordinance
2011-04-18-06, rev. 3 (ex. B (12)), adopted 4/18/11)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended for the storage and
docking of seaworthy watercraft for commercial purposes. The site
should also contain adequate space for required off-street parking
and for buffering from residential districts.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) The wet or dry storage and docking of seaworthy watercraft, including
ramps and hoists for boats;
(2) Docks, wharves, piers, floats, or any other similar structure that
is erected, installed, placed or maintained along a shoreline for
the purpose of providing a stationary landing for the anchoring, mooring,
housing or storing for more than five watercraft.
(c) Accessory uses.
(1) Limited to marine activities, businesses, and services dependent
on direct access to marina facilities.
(2) Retail and service businesses such as restaurants, boutiques, or
other such business as may be approved by the city council.
(d) Minimum lot dimensions.
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Organized Sewer
|
Private Sewerage Facility
|
---|
Minimum area:
|
Subject to approval
|
Subject to approval
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
Subject to approval
|
Subject to approval
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
Subject to approval
|
Subject to approval
|
(e) Minimum building setbacks.
Subject to approval of city
council.
(f) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade
under the slab.
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 3.13,
adopted 9/15/03; Ordinance
2011-04-18-06, rev. 3 (ex. B (13)), adopted 4/18/11)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to provide parcels
of land for stables, animal or crop production and support housing,
on sites of five (5) acres or more which preserve open space and valuable
farming lands, the growing of horticultural and floricultural specialties,
such as flowers, shrubs, or trees intended for ornamental or landscaping
purposes, but excluding retail sales. All support housing shall be
permanent structures.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Wholesale plant nurseries and greenhouses.
(2) The raising of and harvesting of tree crops, row crops, or field
crops on an agricultural or commercial basis.
(3) Farm animals kept and/or maintained for commercial production and
sale and/or family food production, education, or recreation.
(c) Special uses.
(1) As permitted by the city council pursuant to article
30.05.
(2) Commercial wireless communications systems.
(d) Minimum lot dimensions.
Area (minimum):
|
5 acres
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Depth (min. ft.):
|
300
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
300
|
(e) Minimum building setbacks.
(1) Residential dwellings:
Streets(s):
|
25
|
Sides:
|
10
|
Rear:
|
10
|
(2) Agricultural buildings (barns, animals pens etc.):
Street(s):
|
100
|
Side:
|
100 (unless adjoins other agricultural land)
|
25 (if adjoins other agricultural land)
|
Rear:
|
100 (unless adjoins other agricultural land)
|
25 (if adjoins other agricultural land)
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(f) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade
under the slab.
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 3.14,
adopted 9/15/03; Ordinance
2011-04-18-06, rev. 3 (ex. B (14)), adopted 4/18/11)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to provide appropriate
areas for uses that provide important community services sometimes
requiring large amounts of land. The site should also contain adequate
space for required off-street parking and for buffering from residential
districts.
(b) Permitted uses.
(2) Facility owned and operated by the federal government, the state
or political subdivisions thereof (e.g., municipal utility districts,
water districts, etc.);
(4) School, either public or private nonprofit;
(6) Uses required by both public and private utilities; and
(7) Accessory uses incidental to any of the foregoing permitted uses.
(c) Special uses.
(1) As permitted by the city council pursuant to article
30.05.
(2) Commercial wireless communications systems.
(3) Temporary, portable buildings, necessitated by growth of the organization,
for a period not to exceed 5 years, or until permanent facilities
are constructed to take their place, whichever comes first. Construction,
placement, and screening of portable structures will be governed by
the building and development ordinances.
(d) Minimum lot dimensions.
Area (minimum):
|
Subject to approval
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
Subject to approval
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
Subject to approval
|
Lot coverage (max. percentage): See development ordinance.
(e) Minimum building setbacks.
Street(s):
|
25
|
Side:
|
10*
|
Rear:
|
10*
|
*A minimum of 10 feet except a minimum of 25 feet for
any side(s) that adjoin residential usage (e.g. R-1 through R-6) or
golf course.
(f) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade
under the slab.
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 3.15,
adopted 9/15/03; Ordinance
2005-07-18-1, sec. 1 (rev. 3), adopted 7/18/05; Ordinance 2011-04-18-06, rev.
3 (ex. B (15)), adopted 4/18/11)
(a)
Purpose.
This district is intended to provide
facilities for the operation of aircraft from an airport surrounded
by residential uses. Accessory uses are limited to aviation activities
and services dependent upon direct access to airport facilities.
(b)
Definitions.
In this section the following terms
have the following definitions:
(1)
"Aircraft" means a device that is used or intended to be used
for flight in the air.
(2)
"Aircraft owner" means a person(s) or entity holding legal title
to the aircraft.
(3)
"Aviation activities" means any activity or service conducted
in the aviation district that involves, makes possible, or is required
for the operation of aircraft, or which contributes to or is required
for the safety of such operations. These activities include, but are
not limited to, all aircraft movement, takeoff and landing operations,
aircraft fueling, aircraft storage, and aircraft repair and maintenance.
(4)
"Banned aircraft" means ultralight aircraft as defined in 14
CFR Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) part 103.1, unpowered gliders,
unmanned aerial devices, drones, model aircraft, kites, hot air balloons,
or parachute operations.
(5)
"Commercial operations" means the provision of goods or services
for a price, fee, rental rate, exchange, or trade involving or supporting
aviation activities.
(6)
"Flying club" means an entity (e.g. corporation, association,
or partnership) or joint ownership of an aircraft by more than five
(5) individuals organized for the express purpose of providing its
members with aircraft for their personal use and enjoyment only.
(7)
"Night" means the time between the end of evening civil twilight
and the beginning of morning civil twilight, as published in the American
Air Almanac, converted to local time.
(8)
"Primary flight instruction" means flight instruction given
to an individual that holds a student pilot certificate. This term
does not include ground training, or continued training for any pilot
certification beyond a private, sport, or recreational pilot certificate.
(9)
"Third-party maintenance provider(s)" means any person or entity
who is engaged in the business of performing maintenance, repairs
and overhaul of aircraft. Third-party maintenance provider(s) do not
include those persons or entities who perform maintenance, repairs
and overhaul of aircraft that they own or operate using their own
employees and equipment.
(c)
Permitted uses.
(1)
Aviation Activities except as prohibited herein;
(2)
Servicing and maintenance of individual aircraft by aircraft
owners or third-party maintenance provider(s).
(3)
Commercial operations for transactions between related parties
with one hundred percent (100%) common control.
(d)
Special uses.
The following uses may be permitted within AV districts subject to the city council's approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(1)
The construction, maintenance and use of hangars for the shelter
of aircraft up to a maximum of 8,000 square feet per hangar building.
(2)
The sale of aviation fuel and oil as well as structures and
facilities for the supply and fueling of aircraft.
(3)
Office and storage facilities related to aviation uses.
(4)
The construction and use of ramp tie-down space for aircraft.
(6)
Any use not specifically permitted or prohibited.
(e)
Prohibited uses.
(1)
Use of aircraft which exceed a certified gross takeoff weight
of 12,500 pounds or are certified as a "transport category" aircraft;
(2)
Taking off and landing of aircraft at night;
(3)
Commercial operations which involve the transportation of passengers/cargo
by operators operating pursuant to FAA part 135 based in the aviation
district (operators are based in the aviation district if they have
a place of business, or store aircraft in a hangar, or tie-down an
aircraft in the aviation district, or an aircraft with direct taxi
access), or scheduled commercial airline operations using FAA part
121 or part 135 commuter operations, or conduct operations under authority
pursuance to 14 CFR part 380;
(5)
Commercial operations which involve aircraft rentals originating
within the AV district;
(6)
Primary flight instruction, except for the primary flight instruction
of aircraft owners and family members utilizing their own aircraft;
(7)
Facilities used for the maintenance of aircraft, except for
basic maintenance of personal aircraft in individual hangars;
(8)
Non-aviation-related commercial parking;
(9)
The landing or takeoff of banned aircraft;
(10)
Touch-and-goes or low passes;
(11)
The use of the airport for parachuting or skydiving; or
(12)
Any operation of an aircraft inconsistent with any federal or
state laws or regulations including but not limited to Federal Aviation
Regulations.
(f)
Minimum lot dimensions.
Area (minimum): Subject to approval.
Depth (min. ft.): Subject to approval.
Width (min. ft.): Subject to approval.
Lot coverage (max. percentage): To minimize the risk of hazardous
materials related to aviation activities draining into nearby waterways
or Lake Travis, the maximum allowable impervious cover shall be 60%
of the net site area.
(g)
Minimum building setbacks.
Street(s): 40.
Side: 10*.
Rear: 10*.
*A minimum of 10 feet except a minimum of 40 feet for any side(s)
that adjoin residential use (e.g. districts R-1 through R-6) or golf
course.
(h)
Maximum height.
No part of any structure within
this district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing
vent stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural
grade under the slab.
(Ordinance 2010-10-18-03 adopted 10/18/10; Ordinance 2011-04-18-06, rev. 3 (ex. B (16)), adopted 4/18/11; Ordinance 2022-08-15-01 adopted 8/15/2022)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to establish and
preserve attractive recreational facilities including golf courses,
driving ranges, natural or artificial hazards for the game of golf,
tennis courts, and other recreational facilities, and to protect the
integrity of such areas by prohibiting the intermixture of uses that
are incompatible with the game of golf and other recreational uses.
The site should also contain adequate space for required off-street
parking and for buffering from residential districts.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Golf courses including club houses, tees, fairways, driving range,
golf greens, natural and artificial hazards, golf cart repair and
servicing facilities, and golf course maintenance facilities;
(2) Tennis courts, facilities or clubhouse;
(3) Other recreational facilities approved by the city council;
(4) Accessory structures and uses incidental to the foregoing uses.
(c) Special uses.
(1) Those permitted by the city council pursuant to article
30.05.
(d) Minimum lot dimensions.
Area (minimum):
|
Subject to approval
|
Depth (min. ft.):
|
Subject to approval
|
Width (min. ft.):
|
Subject to approval
|
Lot coverage (max. percentage): Subject to approval
(e) Minimum building setbacks.
Street(s):
|
25
|
Side:
|
10*
|
Rear:
|
25
|
*A minimum of 10 feet except a minimum of 40 feet for
any side(s) that adjoin residential usage (e.g. R-1 through R-6).
(f) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade
under the slab.
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 3.17,
adopted 9/15/03; Ordinance
2011-04-18-06, rev. 3 (ex. B (17)), adopted 4/18/11)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to establish and
preserve peaceful, attractive, safe parcels of land as a place of
beauty and a place for public recreation and to protect the integrity
of such areas by prohibiting the intermixture of incompatible uses.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Public open or natural areas surrounded or partly surrounded by woodland
or grassland;
(2) Public areas developed for recreation;
(3) Accessory structures, parking, and uses incidental to the foregoing
permitted uses.
(c) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade
under the slab.
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 3.18,
adopted 9/15/03; Ordinance
2011-04-18-06, rev. 3 (ex. B (18)), adopted 4/18/11)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to establish and
preserve peaceful, attractive, safe parcels of land as a place of
beauty and a place for private recreation (not open to the general
public) and to protect the integrity of such areas by prohibiting
the intermixture of incompatible uses.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Private open or natural areas surrounded or partly surrounded by
woodland or grassland;
(2) Private areas developed for recreation;
(3) Accessory structures, parking, and uses incidental to the foregoing
permitted uses.
(c) Maximum height.
No part of any structure within this
district, except for chimneys, attic ventilators and plumbing vent
stacks, may exceed 32 feet in height above the highest natural grade
under the slab.
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 3.19,
adopted 9/15/03; Ordinance
2011-04-18-06, rev. 3 (ex. B (19)), adopted 4/18/11)
(a) Purpose.
This district is intended to establish and
preserve peaceful, safe and attractive, natural or undisturbed areas
and drainageways adjacent to residential neighborhoods to protect
such neighborhoods by prohibiting incompatible uses thereon and in
order to prevent undesirable encroachments; and this district is intended
to establish a buffer area between incompatible uses.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Undisturbed natural area with native flora and fauna.
(2) Shared use paths, sidewalks, and nature paths and trails.
(3) Accessory structures, parking, city-sponsored community gardens,
and uses incidental to the foregoing permitted uses.
(c) Special uses.
Those permitted by the city council pursuant to article
30.05.
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 3.20,
adopted 9/15/03; Ordinance 2023-07-17-05 adopted 7/17/2023)
(a) Purpose.
(1) Proper private development of infill areas, the comprehensive development
of large areas of vacant or substantially vacant land, and the redevelopment
of existing property requires a flexible approach to be available
both to the city and to the landowner.
(2) The planned unit development (PUD) accommodates a master planned
association of land uses which are within an integrated development.
(A) This district may be used to facilitate a larger-scale, multi-phase,
or mixed-use development. The district is intended to allow new or
innovative concepts in land development that may not be permitted
in other zoning districts.
(B) Greater flexibility may be approved to allow special conditions or
restrictions which may not otherwise be allowed in the city’s
development ordinances.
(3) Development within a PUD shall be clearly superior to development
in a standard zoning district with respect to design, function, and
compatibility with adjacent land uses.
(4) More flexible development requirements may be granted so that the
PUD will contain desirable features not normally required in conventional
zoning districts.
(5) To enable a thorough analysis, more information may be required about
a proposed PUD than would normally be required of a conventional residential
or commercial development, which may include additional meetings with
city staff.
(b) Threshold.
No PUD shall be approved unless the applicant
demonstrates that the planned development materially advances the
purposes stated in this section, included but not limited to addressing
the following:
(1) Benefits the City of Lakeway and acts in the public interest;
(2) Is consistent with this section and the goals of the comprehensive
plan of the City of Lakeway;
(3) Identifies its departure from the city’s standard zoning and
development ordinances;
(4) Is clearly superior to the development in a standard zoning district;
(5) Makes adequate provision for service, traffic, open space, and recreation;
(6) Addresses the relationship and compatibility with adjacent properties;
and
(7) Represents a desirable development as regards physical development,
tax base, and economic benefit.
(c) Objectives.
Developments in this district are allowed
and expected to have a mixture of uses and other specialty facilities
that are compatible in both character and function. The PUD district
should:
(1) Provide the ability to modify land use and development such that
orderly transition between two conventional zoning categories can
be accomplished when use of standard zoning categories fails to accomplish
such a transition.
(2) Allow a single site to accommodate a mix of uses when such a mix
is desirable and in the best interest of the community.
(3) Encourage the creative development of land, provide locations for
well-planned comprehensive developments, and provide for variety in
the development pattern of the city as outlined by the city’s
comprehensive plan.
(d) Application.
(1) The process for the filing of an application, requirements for notice
and advertisement of public meetings, procedures for protest of the
establishment of PUD designation and other related action shall be
the same as those provided for in the rezoning process as described
in the zoning and development ordinances. The entire application,
or components of the application, such as exhibits or attachments,
may be incorporated into the PUD ordinance, either directly or by
reference.
(2) The request for PUD district zoning must include:
(A) Identification of the base zoning district(s) to which the PUD is
most similar;
(B) A statement of intent and purpose of the PUD;
(C) Development regulations for the PUD;
(D) A proposed PUD concept plan that illustrates graphically the standards
contained within the PUD; and
(E) Conceptual structure elevations that illustrate the intent and purpose
of the architectural design within the PUD.
(e) Required information.
The proposed PUD concept plan
will contain the following information:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the landowner and the
developer;
(2) The name of the proposed project;
(3) The location of the proposed project;
(5) Traffic impact analysis, as required by the City’s Code of
Ordinances;
(6) A map or diagram depicting existing streets, driveways, buildings,
watercourses, floodplains, and significant environmental features;
(7) A map or diagram showing topographic information, key hydrologic
features, and depicting the conceptual location, type/use and size
of the following:
(A) Buildings and structures;
(B) Streets, drives, alleys, and curbs;
(C) Off-street parking areas;
(D) Sidewalks, landscaping, common/green space, other amenities;
(E) Mobility connections to adjacent properties;
(8) Existing and proposed utilities;
(9) Estimated percentage of impervious cover; and
(10) Proposed location of water quality facilities.
(f) Each PUD district unique.
Each designated PUD district
will have unique standards and requirements that are described in
the adopting ordinance for that district and will become incorporated
into the city’s Code of Ordinances.
(g) Underlying standards and regulations.
(1) The zoning of property as a PUD may permit a variety of land uses
in closer proximity to one another than would be possible with conventional
zoning districts and encourage building configurations that create
a distinctive and memorable sense of place. To the extent that a PUD
creates standards or imposes restrictions or duties which differ from
those imposed by other City ordinances, rules or regulations, the
standards, restrictions or duties imposed by the PUD ordinance adopted
pursuant to this section shall supersede such other provisions to
the extent of any conflict or inconsistency. Any such inconsistency
or conflict shall be clearly identified by the applicant at the time
of application for the PUD District.
(2) Development regulations shall be included as part of the PUD application,
and shall include, but are not be limited to regulations governing:
(E) Building coverage and heights;
(G) Parking and access, mobility, shared access paths, and drives;
(H) Screening and landscaping;
(I) Provision for a mandatory property owner’s association;
(i)
A mandatory property owners’ association shall be required
for a development proposed for more than one (1) lot and/or owner
for providing, operating, and maintaining the facilities, grounds,
parking and drive areas, open spaces, detention, and amenity areas.
(ii)
If an owner’s association is required, the articles for
incorporation of an owner’s association shall be reviewed by
the city to assure compliance with the provisions of this chapter;
and
(J) Other regulations as the zoning and planning commission and the city
council may deem appropriate to perform a full and complete review
of the application and to properly regulate the development and operation
of the PUD.
(3) The standards and requirements of the development and building ordinances
shall apply in every PUD district unless specifically superseded by
the approved PUD ordinance. Unless otherwise provided by the PUD ordinance:
(A) Floodplain areas shall be preserved and maintained as open space;
and
(B) Significant native trees shall be preserved and protected from destruction
or alteration as provided for in the City’s Code of Ordinances.
(4) PUDs containing residential uses must comply with the parkland dedication
requirements of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
(A) Public open space/parkland shall be dedicated to the city. When the
city determines that the dedication of public parkland is impractical
or undesired, the city council may choose to accept a financial contribution
in-lieu of a parkland dedication, or a combination of parkland and
fees in-lieu. The approved PUD ordinance shall set forth the parkland
dedication (or fees in-lieu, or combination of the two) required in
the PUD.
(B) Open space requirements shall be satisfied for each phase of a PUD
containing multi-phased residential. If open space is not to be provided
proportionally among phases of development, the applicant must execute
a reservation of open space in a form that will assure the City that
such open space will be provided. The city may require that all open
space within the district must be provided prior to completion of
development.
(5) The proposed PUD may be allowed to depart from strict conformance
with the requirements of the development and building ordinances as
long as the PUD provides tangible benefits to the neighborhood and
the city and the development is clearly superior to what would be
required in a standard zoning district. Departure from any ordinance
requirement is a privilege and shall be granted only when recommended
by the zoning and planning commission and approved by the city council
by ordinance.
(6) Except as otherwise provided by the city’s subdivision regulations,
no development shall begin and no building permit shall be issued
for any land within a PUD until a site plan that is consistent with
the PUD ordinance plan has been approved.
(A) A PUD shall be developed, used, and maintained in compliance with
the approved PUD site plans for the district.
(B) Compliance with the PUD ordinance, approved site plans, and project
schedule shall be construed as a condition precedent to granting of
certificates of occupancy.
(C) Zoning will revert back to original zoning absent an approved preliminary
plan within 12 months of PUD zoning approval.
(h) Minimum PUD parcel size.
The minimum size of a parcel
of land eligible for a PUD designation is eight (8) acres. A written
request may be made for a PUD on a smaller tract, which shall require
approval by the city council upon recommendation from the zoning and
planning commission.
(i) Prohibited uses and structures.
Uses in a PUD district
must be of a type and location such that there will be no undue detrimental
impact upon adjacent residential properties. Therefore, the following
prohibited uses and structures are established:
(1) An activity which produces nuisances as described in the City’s
Code of Ordinances.
(2) Any single retail or office structure that exceeds the square footage
as outlined in this chapter for district C-1, unless specifically
permitted in the PUD ordinance approved by the zoning and planning
commission and city council.
(3) No commercial activities will be conducted in a mixed-use PUD between
the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless specifically authorized
by the city council.
(4) Recreational vehicles, travel trailers and motor homes may not be
kept on-site or inhabited.
(5) Open storage and outside display of merchandise is prohibited unless
specifically permitted in the PUD regulations approved by The zoning
and planning commission and city council.
(j) Approval process.
The zoning and planning commission
is authorized to require additional information necessary for a complete
understanding of the proposed PUD. After appropriate review and a
public hearing the zoning and planning commission will file a report
with the city council recommending approval, approval with modifications
to the proposed plan, or denial of the application.
(k) Modifications to existing PUD.
(1) Owners of property within a PUD may request rezoning for only a portion
of the PUD district they own. Notice of such rezoning will be based
on the boundary of the portion of the PUD district being rezoned rather
than the entire PUD district.
(2) In considering the request, the zoning and planning commission and
city council shall evaluate the effect of the rezoning on the remaining
property within the PUD district.
(3) If the zoning and planning commission or city council determines
that the rezoning necessitates adjustments to the terms and conditions
of the original PUD district, the zoning case to rezone the portion
of the PUD district will be tabled so that the city can initiate a
zoning case for the remainder of the PUD district and first consider
amendments to the terms and conditions of the original PUD district.
(4) Any amendment or modification to a PUD concept plan shall be considered
a zoning change and shall be processed pursuant to the City’s
Code of Ordinances unless the changes are provided for in the PUD
ordinance.
(Ordinance 2022-01-03-02 adopted 1/3/22)
(a) Purpose.
This district establishes the regulations for
a major medical center development, including but not limited to a
regional hospital, medical facility such as a rehabilitation center
or long-term acute care center, medical offices, and appurtenant uses
and facilities.
(b) Required and permitted uses and structures.
(1) Each district shall contain all of the following:
(A) A regional hospital which includes 24-hour level II trauma services;
and
(B) Developed green space equivalent to 20% of the gross site area.
(2) Each district may contain any of the following by right:
(A) A heliport and medical flight services;
(C) Medical facilities such as a physical rehabilitation facility or
long-term acute care center;
(D) Independent living facilities;
(E) Retail and service businesses, such as restaurants, grocery stores,
bakeries, catering services, ceramic/pottery shops, hardware stores,
movie theaters, drugstores, financial institutions, general retail
sales, antique shops, art galleries, personal services, beauty salons,
barbershops, travel agencies, or florists, laundry and dry cleaning,
child-care facilities, health/exercise clubs, funeral homes, nonvehicle
consumer repair services, and other such businesses not listed above
as may be approved by the city council;
(F) All uses permitted by right in district C-1, office/retail;
(G) All uses permitted in district H/M, hotel/motel; and
(H) Accessory structures to any of the foregoing permitted structures
and uses.
(c) Special uses.
The following types of businesses may be permitted within MMC districts subject to the city council’s approval of a special use permit pursuant to article
30.05.
(1) Convalescent homes, nursing homes, assisted living, and addiction
rehabilitation facilities.
(2) Commercial wireless communications systems.
(3) Any use which includes drive-through facilities.
(d) Prohibited uses and structures.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any activity which
produces nuisances as described in the City of Lakeway’s ordinances
is prohibited.
(2) Noise produced by helicopters and ambulances providing emergency
services associated with a regional hospital shall not be construed
to constitute a nuisance.
(3) Use of the hospital heliport for purposes other than transporting
critical patients, personnel, or supplies is prohibited.
(e) Minimum district dimensions and location.
Area:
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25 acres
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Frontage:
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250 feet
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Location:
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This district shall be limited to sites which have the minimum
frontage on RR 620 or SH 71.
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(f) Minimum district perimeter building setbacks.
Abutting a:
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Residential Use
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Nonresidential Use
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100 feet
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40 feet
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(g) Minimum district perimeter landscape buffer zones.
Abutting a:
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Residential Use
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Nonresidential Use
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50 feet, landscaped or naturally vegetated
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20 feet, landscaped
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(h) Minimum lot dimensions.
Unless otherwise approved as
part of the preliminary plan process:
Area:
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1 acre
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Frontage:
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50 feet along a public right-of-way or private drive
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(i) Minimum lot building setbacks.
Unless otherwise approved
as part of the preliminary plan process:
Street:
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25 feet
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Side:
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10 feet; for corner lots, there shall be a side yard of 20 feet,
where adjacent to a street
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Rear:
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10 feet
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(j) Minimum lot landscape buffer zones.
Unless otherwise
approved as part of the preliminary plan process:
Street:
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10 feet
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Side:
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10 feet
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Rear:
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10 feet
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(k) Noise abatement.
Noise abatement walls may be required
for sites adjacent to residential districts.
(l) Development standards.
(1) Parking.
The unique nature of this district requires
flexibility in determining parking requirements. Using best practices
promulgated by the American Planning Association and the Institute
of Transportation Engineers as a guide, staff will work with the developer
and architect to establish parking ratios as part of the general development
plan approval process.
(2) Lighting.
(A) In areas where necessary, and specifically for the heliport, heliport
walkway, and emergency room receiving area, lighting as required by
state and federal regulations shall be permitted. The heliport shall
be lit only when it is in operation.
(B) Street and parking lot lighting shall be subject to the standards
established elsewhere by City of Lakeway ordinances.
(C) No lighting shall project across the property line or into adjacent
roadways (light trespass), shall project down at least 10 degrees
from horizontal, and shall not cause reduced visibility or visual
discomfort to a person of ordinary sensibilities (glare). The overall
distribution of lighting for a site shall be designed to promote the
even distribution of light while minimizing sharp contrasts between
lit areas and the darker surroundings. Exceptions may be approved
by the code official upon review and determination that they will
not be a light nuisance.
(m) Architectural controls.
(1) Height.
(A) A hospital building shall be limited to 160 feet above the highest
natural grade under the slab.
(B) A hotel building, a parking structure and a rehabilitation center,
long-term acute care center, or other medical facility building shall
be limited to 70' above the highest natural grade under the slab.
(C) All other structures in this district shall have a maximum of three
(3) stories, and shall be limited to 45' above the highest natural
grade under the slab.
(2) Roofs.
Elsewhere in its ordinances, the city requires
a minimum roof pitch of 3:12 for all nonresidential structures. In
this district, hospital buildings and parking structures are exempt
from this requirement. Buildings with a height of 40 feet or greater
are also exempt from this requirement provided any rooftop mechanical
equipment is adequately screened from view.
(n) Hours of operation.
(1) A hospital in this district shall be required to operate 24 hours
per day, seven days per week.
(2) A rehabilitation center, long-term acute care center, other medical
center, or hotel located in this district shall be allowed to operate
24 hours per day, seven days per week.
(3) Restaurants located in this district shall be allowed to operate
until 2 a.m.
(Ordinance 2013-07-15-06 adopted 7/15/13; Ordinance
2023-09-05-02 adopted 9/5/2023)
(a) Purpose.
The purpose of the view protection conditional
overlay is to protect established views from existing residences from
unreasonable obstruction by new construction.
(b) Applicability.
The regulations imposed in this district
are in addition to the regulations of the base zoning district and
do not negate any of the base zoning district regulations except for
maximum height, which is restricted further by the provisions of this
district.
(c) Boundaries.
The boundaries of this district are defined
in the map attached to Ordinance 2011-04-18-06.
(d) Maximum height.
(1) Prior to the construction of houses or additions in this district,
a maximum height shall first be established by the city building commission
(CBC). In no case shall the height granted by the CBC exceed the maximum
height of 32 feet established by the base zoning district.
(2) For additions, staff shall inspect the property and make a determination
as to whether a proposed addition impacts adjacent protected views.
(A) Following a staff determination that a proposed addition has no impact
on adjacent protected views, the code official may approve the permit,
subject to other applicable regulations.
(B) Following a staff determination that a proposed addition may impact adjacent protected views, the applicant shall erect a ridge line pole as described in subsection
(3), and submit an application as described in subsection
(4). Notice shall be provided as described in subsection
(5).
(3) To have a maximum height established for a proposed house or addition
in this district, applicants shall first set one or more ridge poles
representing the maximum height to which the applicant desires to
build. Ridge poles shall be placed at the approximate location of
the center of the highest ridgeline. At least one ridge pole shall
be in place for a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to a public hearing
and site visit by the CBC. In order to better determine the potential
for obstruction of views, the CBC may require that additional ridge
poles be established and that a written report stamped by a licensed
surveyor be provided certifying the height of the ridge poles and
their location on the lot. Unless otherwise directed by the CBC, ridge
poles shall be removed no later than two (2) weeks from the date of
determination.
(4) After erecting the required ridge pole, an applicant seeking a height
determination shall submit an application package to the building
and development services department (BDS). Among other items required
by BDS, the application package shall include:
(A) The requested height in terms of both height above highest natural
grade under the proposed slab and height above a given benchmark on
the site (such as a water meter, transformer pad, fire hydrant, etc.)
which shall be denoted as 100 feet.
(B) A topographic survey of the property.
(C) An accurate front elevation silhouette of the new structure, drawn
to scale, if requested by the CBC or BDS.
(D) Any additional restrictions imposed by applicable deed restrictions
and/or neighborhood architectural control boards.
(5) After receiving a complete application, BDS shall post notice of the requested height and the impending public hearing in accordance with section
30.07.044 of this chapter. For additions, such notice shall establish a timeline for registering opposition to proposed construction with city staff.
(6) The CBC shall then hold a public hearing regarding the requested
height at their next regular meeting, provided that meeting is no
sooner than two (2) weeks after the placement of the ridge pole in
question.
(7) For additions which are unopposed following the required notification
process, the code official may approve the permit after the two (2)
weeks of ridge pole placement have concluded. The code official may
refer any application to the CBC for determination.
(8) For new construction and additions which are not unopposed, the CBC
shall hold a public hearing as scheduled. During the meeting, the
CBC shall conduct a site visit to view the pole and assess the potential
impact of the proposed structure on views from neighboring residences.
In doing so, the CBC shall only consider views from major living spaces
(living rooms, dining rooms, dens, studies, master bedrooms, home
offices, kitchens, decks, porches, balconies). Views from secondary
bedrooms, media rooms, play rooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, stairway
landings, halls, garages, yards, streets, lower decks and porches
of multi-story houses (if upper decks, balconies and/or porches exist)
shall not be considered.
(A) If the CBC determines by a formal vote that the proposed structure
will not have an impact on views from neighboring residences then
the requested height shall automatically be granted, provided that
height is no greater than the maximum height of 32 feet established
by the base zoning district.
(B) If the CBC determines by a formal vote that the proposed structure
will have an impact on views from neighboring residences and there
are existing houses on either side of the subject lot (i.e. houses
to the right and left of the subject lot when looking at the lot from
the street), and:
(i)
The proposed structure is a new house, then the height shall
automatically be the average of the maximum heights of the houses
on either side of the subject lot; or
(ii)
The proposed structure is an addition, then the height shall
be set by a formal vote of the CBC at a level that does not unreasonably
obstruct lake views from neighboring residences, recognizing that
some previously unobstructed views may still be impacted even at the
height established by the CBC.
(C) If the CBC determines by a formal vote that the proposed structure
will have an impact on views from neighboring residences and houses
do not exist on either side of the subject lot (i.e. to the right
and left of the subject lot when looking at the lot from the street),
then the height shall be set by a formal vote of the CBC at a level
that does not unreasonably obstruct views from neighboring residences,
recognizing that some previously unobstructed views may still be impacted
even at the height established by the CBC.
(9) BDS or its designated representative shall verify the approved finished
floor height elevation during construction. If the proposed height
of a structure is within twelve (12) inches of the maximum height
allowed for that structure, the permit holder shall have a survey
performed by a licensed surveyor prior to passing the framing inspection
to verify that the height of the structure will not exceed the maximum
height allowed. If any discrepancy is discovered in the finished floor
height or framed ridge height that would result in the structure exceeding
the approved height elevation, construction shall cease until the
matter is resolved.
(10) Maximum heights established by the CBC are void if construction has
not commenced within three (3) years of approval date.
(Ordinance 2016-02-16-05 adopted 2/16/16)