(a) 
Zoning regulations herein established are to cover the following described lands situated within the corporate limits of the City of Teague, said area described as follows:
(1) 
Being the portion of land incorporated within the city limits of the City of Teague by ordinance dated January 11, 1955, and being described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point where Eighth Avenue and Central Streets of the City of Teague intersect the city limits of the City of Teague, Texas;
THENCE: East, paralleling the North boundary line of the city park of the City of Teague, Texas, across a 26.5 acre tract and a 20 acre tract, said tracts being the property of Z. R. Boyd, Jr., to the East boundary line of said 20 acre tract;
THENCE: South, with said East boundary line to the present city limits of the City of Teague, Texas.
(b) 
The above described area to be used as a dwelling district, buildings and land may be used for any of the uses listed below. No building and structure hereinafter erected shall be altered or designed to be used for any other purpose than those listed below.
(1) 
One family dwelling.
(2) 
Public school, park or playground.
(3) 
Accessory Buildings:
including a private garage and servant’s quarters, when located not less than eighty feet from the front line, nor less than five feet from any other street line or side street line.
(4) 
Incidental Uses:
uses customarily incident to any of the above uses, when situated in the same dwelling and not involving the conduct of a business, including customary home occupations when engaged in by the occupants of the dwelling; such as dressmaker, the office of a physician, surgeon, dentist, musician or artist, when used as his or her private dwelling. Said incidental use, however, shall never be permitted as a principal use, but only as a secondary use when indispensably necessary to the enjoyment of the premises for any of the uses permitted by this article and actually made of the premises by not otherwise.
(5) 
Signs:
No window displays, no name plate exceeding two (2) square feet in area, no temporary bulletin board exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area pertaining to the lease, hire, or sale or construction of a building or premises, no advertising sign of any other character shall be permitted in this area.
(c) 
Regulations for Buildings and Structures in the Above Described Area.
(1) 
The heights of any building or structure shall not exceed 35 feet from the ground or be over 2½ stories in height.
(2) 
Dwellings shall be constructed of not less than 80% masonry exterior exposed walls as figured in square feet of wall area.
(3) 
Dwellings shall contain not less than 1,200 square feet of enclosed floor area, exclusive of garages, carports, terraces and similar areas.
(d) 
Regulations for Yards and Gardens, in the Above Described Area.
(1) 
All front yards shall have a depth of not less than 30 feet from the property line to the front line of the building, covered porch or attached accessory building.
(2) 
There shall be two side yards, one on each side of the building, having a width of not less than 12 feet.
(3) 
The minimum area of all lots shall be 20,000 square feet.
(4) 
All septic tanks shall be not less than 10 feet from any property line or any road.
(e) 
Penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this article or fail to comply therewith or with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall build or alter any buildings in violation of this article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be fined in accordance with the general penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of this code, and each day of such violation shall be a separate a offense.
(Ordinance adopted 7/12/55)
(a) 
Established.
(1) 
Zoning regulations are hereby established to cover the following described lands situated within the corporate limits of the city; map attached to Ordinance 2012-09-25(02).
(2) 
In accordance with Texas Local Government Code section 211.001 et seq., the city desires to establish zoning and land use regulations specifically for the area described in subsection (1) above for the purpose of protecting public health, safety, welfare, and investment of public funds.
(3) 
The city intends this to be an “interim zoning” district until such time as a comprehensive plan can be adopted.
(b) 
Designated; Approval.
(1) 
The city hereby designates the area defined in subsection (a)(1) as a “general commercial” zoning district. All proposed new development within this zoning district shall be commercial and/or retail commercial in nature.
(A) 
“General commercial” uses are hereby described as including, but are not limited to, retail stores, restaurants, hotels, motels, commercial recreation, personal services, business and financial services, medical and professional offices, uses designed for the traveling public, gas and service stations, grocery stores, conference centers, automobile sales and service, or any other commercial uses that the city council finds to be an appropriate use for this area of the city.
(2) 
Prior to any new development occurring within this general commercial zoning district, any and all new land uses and development proposed, as of September 25, 2012, shall require the approval of the city council.
(3) 
All proposed new development shall submit information to city staff sufficient to provide the city council with information necessary to make an informed decision on the appropriateness of the proposed land use.
(c) 
Pre-Existing Uses.
A use, lawfully occupying a structure or a site within the area defined by subsection (a)(1) above on the effective date of this section, that does not constitute a commercial use, shall be deemed a legal, nonconforming use. Legal nonconforming uses may be continued indefinitely so long as the structures they occupy do not become vacant or the legal nonconforming use of the site ceases to exist for a period of 180 consecutive days or more.
(Ordinance 2012-09-25(02) adopted 9/25/12)
(a) 
In accordance with the authority of section 211.007(e) of the Texas Local Government Code, the governing body of the city (known as the board of aldermen) shall exercise zoning authority without the appointment of a zoning commission and any reference in law to a municipal zoning commission or planning commission means the governing body of the municipality (known as the board of aldermen);
(b) 
In accordance with the authority of section 211.007(b) of the Texas Local Government Code, the governing body of the city (known as the board of aldermen) authorizes that it may hold joint public hearings of the zoning commission and the governing body in accordance with this section and in accordance with requirements in section 211.006 of the Texas Local Government Code; and
(c) 
In accordance with the authority of section 211.00S(g) of the Texas Local Government Code, the governing body of the city (known as the board of aldermen) grants the members of the governing body (known as the board of aldermen) the authority to act as a board of adjustment under chapter 211.
(Ordinance 2019-08-19-M adopted 8/19/19)
The following definitions apply to the provisions of this article:
Building code.
Any of the following adopted by the city, as amended: the International Residential Code, the National Electrical Code; the International Building Code.
Commercial building.
A building for the use or occupation of people for a public purpose or economic gain, or a residence if the building is a multi-family residence that is not defined as a residential building.
National Model Code.
A publication that is developed, promulgated, and periodically updated at a national level by organizations consisting of industry and government fire and building safety officials through a legislative or consensus process and that is intended for consideration by units of government as local law. “National model code” includes the International Residential Code, the National Electrical Code and the International Building Code.
Residential building.
A building having the character of a one-family or two-family dwelling or a multiple single-family dwelling that is not more than three stories high with separate means of egress, including the accessory structures of the dwelling and that does not have the character of a facility used for the accommodation of transient guests or a structure in which medical, rehabilitative, or assisted living services are provided in connection with the occupancy of the structure.
(Ordinance 2019-08-19-L adopted 8/19/19)
(a) 
Notwithstanding any other provision contained in the city’s ordinances, regulations or rules to the contrary, an official responsible for enforcement of the city’s zoning ordinance or building codes, as designated by city charter, ordinance or other authorization of the city, shall not:
(1) 
Prohibit or limit, directly or indirectly, the use or installation of a building product or material in the construction, renovation, maintenance, or other alteration of a residential or commercial building if the building product or material is approved for use by a national model code published within the last three code cycles that applies to the construction, renovation, maintenance, or other alteration of the building; or
(2) 
Enforce a standard for a building product, material, or aesthetic method in construction, renovation, maintenance, or other alteration of a residential or commercial building if the standard is more stringent than a standard for the product, material, or aesthetic method under a national model code published within the last three code cycles that applies to the construction, renovation, maintenance, or other alteration of the building.
(b) 
An applicant who proposes to use a building material, product or aesthetic method in the construction or alteration of a residential or commercial building that is prohibited or limited by the city’s adopted zoning ordinance or building codes, as amended, or that is less stringent than the standard established by such ordinance or building codes, as amended, shall identify each provision in a national model code published within the last three code cycles that approves the use of such building material, product or aesthetic method, as a necessary requirement of the application.
(c) 
An applicant may agree in writing to employ a building material, product or aesthetic method for use in the construction or alternation of a residential or commercial building that otherwise cannot be enforced under subsection (a).
(Ordinance 2019-08-19-L adopted 8/19/19)
The prohibitions in section 14.202 do not apply to the following ordinances, requirements or programs of the city or state, and the officials responsible for enforcement of the city’s zoning ordinance and building codes, as designated by city charter, ordinance or other authorization of the city, shall apply all regulations and standards prescribed by such enactments, requirements or programs, whether such ordinances, requirements or programs existing or hereafter adopted or established, to the fullest extent therein provided:
(1) 
A local amendment of a building code to conform to local concerns if the amendment does not conflict with sections 14.202(a) or (b);
(2) 
A program established by a state agency that requires particular standards, incentives, or financing arrangements in order to comply with requirements of a state or federal funding source or housing program;
(3) 
A requirement for a building necessary to consider the building eligible for windstorm and hail insurance coverage under chapter 2210, Texas Insurance Code;
(4) 
An ordinance or other regulation that regulates outdoor lighting that is adopted for the purpose of reducing light pollution and that:
(A) 
Is adopted by a governmental entity that is certified as a dark sky community by the International Dark-Sky Association as part of the International Dark Sky Places Program; or
(B) 
Applies to outdoor lighting within five miles of the boundary of a military base in which an active training program is conducted;
(5) 
An ordinance that regulates outdoor lighting and is adopted under subchapter B, chapter 229, Texas Local Government Code, or under subchapter B, chapter 240, Texas Local Government Code; or
(6) 
Installation of a fire sprinkler protection system under Tex. Occupation Code, section 1301.551(i), or under Tex. Health and Safety Code, section 775.045(a)(1).
(Ordinance 2019-08-19-L adopted 8/19/19)
The prohibitions in section 14.202 do not apply to the following buildings, and the officials responsible for enforcement of the city’s zoning ordinance and building codes, as designated by city charter, ordinance or other authorization of the city, shall apply all regulations and standards prescribed by those ordinances or codes to such buildings, whether such provisions are existing or hereafter adopted or established, to the fullest extent.
(1) 
A building located in a place or area designated for its historical, cultural, or architectural importance and significance by the city which were adopted by the board of aldermen prior to April 1, 2019:
(2) 
A building located in a zoning district designated by the board of aldermen after April 1, 2019 for its historical, cultural, or architectural importance and significance by the city, and for which the owner has voluntarily consented in writing to the application of the regulations or standards prohibited by section 14.202, including the following zoning districts and any district that may hereafter be created by the board of aldermen for its historical, cultural, or architectural importance and significance;
(3) 
A building located in a place or area designated for its historical, cultural, or architectural importance and significance that a municipality may regulate under section 211.003(b), Texas Local Government Code, if the municipality:
(A) 
Is a certified local government under the National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. section 300101 et seq.); or
(B) 
Has an applicable landmark ordinance that meets the requirements under the certified local government program as determined by the Texas Historical Commission;
(4) 
A building located in an area designated as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places;
(5) 
A building designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark;
(6) 
A building designated as a state archeological landmark or state antiquities landmark;
(7) 
A building listed on the National Register of Historic Places or designated as a landmark by a governmental entity;
(8) 
A building located in a world heritage buffer zone; and
(9) 
A building located in an area designated for development, restoration, or preservation in a main street city under the main street program established under section 442.014, Texas Government Code.
(Ordinance 2019-08-19-L adopted 8/19/19)
(a) 
An applicant, landowner or other aggrieved person may appeal the decision of an official responsible for enforcement of the city’s zoning ordinance or building codes, as designated by city charter, ordinance or other authorization of the city, applying a regulation or standard to the construction, renovation, maintenance, or other alteration of a residential or commercial building, which application is asserted to be prohibited by section 14.202, in the following manner:
(1) 
If the decision applies a requirement of a building code, to the building board of appeals, or if there is no building board, to the zoning board of adjustment; or
(2) 
If the decision applies a requirement of the zoning ordinance, to the zoning board of adjustment.
(b) 
The appeal shall identify the provision or provisions which the appellant alleges to have been applied in violation of section 14.202. The appeal shall be filed, processed and decided in the manner provided for appeals by the appellate entity herein designated.
(Ordinance 2019-08-19-L adopted 8/19/19)
Notwithstanding any other provision contained in the city’s ordinances, regulations or rules to the contrary, the following provisions apply to the adoption of or amendment to rules of the zoning board of adjustment and to appellate procedures before the board.
(1) 
Rules of the zoning board of adjustment adopted or amended on or after september 1, 2019, must be approved by the board of aldermen.
(2) 
Appeals to the board from the decision of an administrative official made on or after September 1, 2019, shall be governed by the following rules:
(A) 
An appeal of a decision by an administrative official that is not related to a specific application, address or project may be made by an aggrieved person or any officer, department, board, or bureau of the city affected by the decision.
(B) 
An appeal of a decision by an administrative official that is related to a specific application, address or project may be made by: the applicant; the owner or owner’s representative of the property that is the subject of the decision; an aggrieved person who is the owner of property within 200 feet of the property that is the subject of the decision; or any officer, department, board, or bureau of the city affected by the decision.
(Ordinance 2019-08-19-L adopted 8/19/19)