Base Zoning District Legend |
P | Indicates Permitted Use |
| Indicates Prohibited Use |
S | Indicates Specific Use Permit Required |
C | Indicates Conditional Use |
Special Zoning District Legend |
| Indicates Regulation by District |
| Base | Special |
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| R/RE | AO | NB | PD | SUP |
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Use Type | | | | | |
Residential Uses | | | | | |
Garage Apartment | P | P | | | |
Guest House | P | P | | | |
Single-Family Residence | P | P | | | |
Clubhouse | C | | | | |
Non-Residential Uses | | | | | |
Accessory Structure | C | C | C | | |
Child Care, Home | C | C | C | | |
Home-Based Business | C | C | C | | |
Homebuilder Marketing Center | C | C | C | | |
Municipal Uses Operated by the City | P | P | P | | |
Parks or Open Space | P | P | P | | |
Telephone Exchange | S | S | S | | |
Private Stables | | P | | | |
Commercial Livery Stable | | | | | |
Ranch or Farm | | P | | | |
Dog Kennel | | | | | |
3.2.1 Conditional Development Standards.
A use is permitted in the zoning district as indicated in the Use Table; Section
3.2 - USE TABLE, if the following conditional development standards or limitations are met.
a. Accessory Structure.
Refer to Section
4.2.4. - Detached Garage and Accessory Building - New Construction.
b. Child Care, Home.
Permitted by right as home-based business in the designated zoning districts and is subject to the regulations of home-based business.
c. Home-Based Business.
(As defined by Texas Local Government Code section
229.902.) A home-based business (or "home occupation"), in districts where allowed, shall meet the following standards to maintain the residential character of the neighborhood while providing opportunities for home-based businesses. The dwelling may not be modified in a manner that has an adverse impact on its marketability as a residential property.
1. "Home-based business" means a business that is operated:
A. From a residential property;
B. By the owner or tenant of the property; and
C. For the purpose of:
(i) Manufacturing, providing, or selling a lawful good; or
(ii) Providing a lawful service.
2. "No-impact home-based business" means a home-based business that:
A. Has at any time on the property where the business is operated a total number of employees and clients or patrons of the business that does not exceed the municipal occupancy limit for the property;
B. Does not generate on-street parking or a substantial increase in traffic through the area;
C. Operates in a manner in which none of its activities are visible from a street; and
D. Does not substantially increase noise in the area or violate a municipal noise ordinance, regulation, or rule.
3. The home-based business must be:
A. In compliance with federal, state, and local law, including:
(i) A municipal fire and building code; and
(ii) A municipal regulation related to:
(b) Transportation or traffic control;
(c) Solid or hazardous waste; or
(d) Pollution and noise control;
B. Compatible with the residential use of the property where the business is located; and
C. Secondary to the use of the property as a residential dwelling; and
4. The following home-based business operations are prohibited:
A. Sale of alcohol or illegal drugs;
B. Structured as a sober living home; and
C. Sexually oriented business as defined by Texas Local Government Code, section
243.002.
5. Home occupations shall not produce any alteration or change in the exterior appearance of the residence which is inconsistent with the typical appearance of a residential dwelling.
A. No external evidence of the occupation shall be detectable at any lot line, including but not limited to advertising, signs, smoke, dust, noise, fumes, glare, vibration, or electrical disturbance beyond the property line.
B. No exterior storage of material, equipment, vehicles, and/or supplies used in conjunction with the home occupation.
C. No storage of hazardous materials for business purpose shall be allowed on the premises.
D. Proprietor shall provide adequate off-street parking for business related vehicles.
E. A maximum of one (1) commercial vehicle, capacity one (1) ton or less, may be used or parked on the property in connection with the home occupation. The commercial vehicle shall not be parked on the street.
F. The home occupation shall not require regular or frequent deliveries by large delivery trucks or vehicles in excess of one and one-half (1-1/2) tons. This shall not be construed to prohibit deliveries by commercial package delivery companies.
G. Merchandise may be offered or displayed for sale inside the premises. Sales incidental to a service shall be allowed; and orders previously made via the telephone, internet, or at a sales party may be filled on the premises.
H. No traffic shall be generated by a home occupation in greater volumes than normally expected in a residential neighborhood, and any need for parking must be accommodated within the off-street parking provided for the residence (i.e., the driveway or garage) and along the street frontage of the lot.
I. The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the premises for residential purposes.
J. The home occupation may offer a ready inventory of any commodity for sale but not as a retail storefront.
K. The home occupation shall not accept clients or customers before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. This limitation of hours of operation shall not apply to allowed childcare home occupations.
L. Outdoor home-based business activities are not allowed unless the activities are screened from neighboring property and public rights-of-way.
6. Uses prohibited as home occupations shall include the following:
A. Animal hospital, commercial stable, kennel.
B. Restaurant or on-premises food/beverage consumption of any kind.
C. Automobile, boat, or trailer repair.
D. Cabinetry, metal work, or welding shop which produces a high-volume of products requiring the work to be completed by individuals in addition to the homeowner.
E. Office for doctor, dentist, veterinarian, or other medical-related profession where medical procedures are performed.
F. Commercial clothing laundering or cleaning.
G. Mortuary or funeral home.
H. Trailer, vehicle, tool, or equipment rental.
I. Any use defined by the building code as assembly, factory/industrial, hazardous, institutional, or mercantile occupancy
7. Determination of a "no impact" home occupation or home-based business use. The director shall evaluate whether a proposed home occupation or home-based business use is "no impact" within the meaning of Texas Local Government Code, §
229.902 and the factors listed therein.
8. Appeal of the director's "no-impact" home occupation or home-based business determination:
A. If the applicant disagrees with the determination of the director, the applicant may appeal to the City Council.
B. Any home occupation that was legally in existence as of the effective date of this ordinance and that is not in full conformity with these provisions shall be deemed a legal nonconforming use.
d. Homebuilder Marketing Center.
1. Shall be used only to market homes/lots in the development where it is located when located in a residential zoning district.
2. The use must be removed when all homes/lots in the development have been sold.
e. Clubhouse (private).
1. A clubhouse shall be defined as a central social gathering location built as part of a residential development that may consist of common open space, a community center, or other recreational building, and may include additional amenities such as a pool or sports court.
2. Shall only be built in a residential district if a private amenity for the development/subdivision in which it is located.
3. Shall be maintained by the developer as the property owner or by a homeowner’s association.
(Ordinance 2021-05, ex. A(I), adopted 2/9/21; Ordinance 2025-06 adopted 7/8/2025; Ordinance 2026-01 adopted 1/13/2026)